OrGANIZATIONS SUPPORTED BY LLMF
Lake Lure Classical Academy
Lake Lure Classical Academy incorporates a rigorous, engaging curriculum that adheres to the North Carolina Standard Course of Study in language arts, history, geography, mathematics, science, and fine arts. The high school program offers a rigorous college-preparatory curriculum leading to a high school diploma. Students may also choose to participate in the College and Career Promise and take classes through Isothermal Community College (ICC). Students may earn an Associate of Arts or Science degree in addition to a high school diploma. There are also opportunities for students to earn certificates in courses such as welding, machining, and computer science through...
Hickory Nut Gorge Outreach
https://hickorynutgorgeoutreach.org
The dream of helping others in the Hickory Nut Gorge community became a reality in 2004 when Shepherd’s Care was incorporated and became 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Initial efforts focused on finding ways to generate funding to community members in need with food, utility bills, and medicine. The opening of the Shepherd’s Care Thrift Store, located in the rectory of Transfiguration Church, started the fundraising efforts with much success. Community member volunteers ran the Thrift Store and all of the tasks associated with it. At the same time, Shepherd’s Care also began providing Holiday Food Baskets and started the Angel Tree Gifts Program.
Fundraising efforts expanded when Shepherd’s Care took over running the Lake Lure Arts and Crafts Festival. Donations from community members, churches and businesses enabled Shepherd’s Care to help many people in need.
In 2010 the Thrift Store was closed, and the organization name changed to Hickory Nut Gorge Outreach and relocated to the current location on Memorial Highway, symbolizing the...
Lake Lure Music Festival Contributions
August 2024 Donation to Lake Lure Classical Academy
The Lake Lure Music Festival (LLMF) held a Bluegrass concert with "Sister Sadie" at Rumbling Bald on Lake Lure for the LLMF Summer event and from the proceeds LLMF donated $20,000 to the Lake Lure Classical Academy (LLCA).
Thank you to all our sponsors and our LLMF committee members whose generosity and support make possible this donation.
Pictured from left: Lyn Weaver, Beverly-Hanks Realtors, Jeff Geisler, Rumbling Bald on Lake Lure, Barbara Cohen, Lake Lure Classical Academy, and Cathi Culbertson LLMF.
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October 2024 Donation to Hickory Nut Gorge Outreach
The Lake Lure Music Festival (LLMF) held a bluegrass concert with "Sister Sadie" at Rumbling Bald on Lake Lure for the LLMF Summer concert and from the proceeds LLMF donated $7500 to the Hickory Nut Gorge Outreach.
Thank you to all our sponsors and our LLMF committee members whose generosity and support make possible this donation.
Pictured from left: Karen King, Hickory Nut Gorge Outreach, Jeff Geisler, Rumbling Bald on Lake Lure, and Chris Dolman, LLMF.
Please click HERE to view our generous sponsors.
August 2023 Donation to Lake Lure Classical Academy
The Lake Lure Music Festival (LLMF) held a Bluegrass concert with "Appalachian Road Show" at Rumbling Bald on Lake Lure for the LLMF Summer event and from the proceeds LLMF donated $5000 to the Lake Lure Classical Academy (LLCA).
Thank you to all our sponsors and our LLMF committee members whose generosity and support make possible this donation.
Pictured from left: Lyn Weaver, Beverly-Hanks Realtors, Jeff Geisler, Rumbling Bald on Lake Lure, Barbara Cohen, Lake Lure Classical Academy, and Cathi Culbertson LLMF.
Please click HERE to view our generous sponsors.
October 2023 Donation to Hickory Nut Gorge Outreach
The Lake Lure Music Festival (LLMF) held a "Salon Musique" at Rumbling Bald on Lake Lure for the LLMF Fall concert and from the proceeds LLMF donated $5000 to the Hickory Nut Gorge Outreach.
Thank you to all our sponsors and our LLMF committee members whose generosity and support make possible this donation.
Pictured from left: Karen King, Hickory Nut Gorge Outreach, Jeff Geisler, Rumbling Bald on Lake Lure, and Chris Dolman, LLMF.
Please click HERE to view our generous sponsors.
October 2023 Donation to Lake Lure Classical Academy
The Lake Lure Community Education Foundation (LLCEF) does essential work in making a difference to so many lives in our area. We encourage you to support their mission. We are thrilled that LLMF can donate an additional $5000 to the Lake Lure Classical Academy in support of the LLCF.
Thank you to all our sponsors and our LLMF committee members whose generosity and support make possible this donation.
Pictured from left: Charlie Ellis , LLCEF and Mark Hamann, LLCEF & LLCA Board, Jeff Geisler, Rumbling Bald on Lake Lure, and Chris Dolman, LLLMF
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August 2022 Donation to Lake Lure Classical Academy
The Lake Lure Music Festival (LLMF) held a weekend of concerts, first night was "A Night of Broadway" at Rumbling Bald on Lake Lure and second night was "Mozart+" at Lake Lure Classical Academy Raptor Center. From the proceeds LLMF donated $3500 to the Lake Lure Classical Academy (LLCA).
Thank you to all our sponsors and our LLMF committee members whose generosity and support make possible this donation.
Pictured from left: Chris Dolman, LLMF, Mary Jaeger-Gale, Chimney Rock Management LLC, Barbara Cohen, Lake Lure Classical Academy, Jeff Geisler, Rumbling Bald on Lake Lure, and Linda Turner, LLMF Committee.
Please click HERE to view our generous sponsors.