Rutherford Weekly - Shelby NC
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Page 2 - Rutherford Weekly 828-248-1408 www.rutherfordweekly.com Thursday, February 9-February 15, 2023 Tickets: $25 In Advance $30 At the Door One13 113 W Court Street Rutherfordton, NC 28139 Doors open at: 07:00pm Show starts at: 08:00pm Feb 11, 2023 Fe F b 11, 1 2023 One13 113 W Cour Ruthe For Tickets scan QR Code or visit Facebook/omegasigmaomega Ti T ckets: $25 I A 9 The Town of Forest City today announced the Park Square Depot project will move forward after receiving fi nal approval by the Forest City Town Council. Park Square Depot, which will serve as the future home for the Rutherford County Farmers Market through a partnership with Rutherford Building Agricultural Relationships Now (BARN), was funded through donations from several local foundations, as well as a $300,000 gift from Meta which was announced during the Council meeting. "Through support from the North Carolina Parks and Recreation Trust Fund, the Rutherford County Tourism Development Authority, and the RHI Legacy Foundation, the Town of Forest City has previously identifi ed $1,475,000 in grant funds for the construction of the Park Square Depot. With this generous contribution from Meta, the Town of Forest City is prepared to move forward with this project. We are grateful for Meta's continued investment in our community," said Janet Mason, Forest City Town Manager. Park Square Depot will provide a multi-purpose space offering a year-round variety of recreational, educational, and marketing opportunities to Rutherford County citizens and visitors. The structure will be located adjacent to the Thermal Belt Rail Trail at the Oak Street and Park Square intersection, and will also allow the Farmers Market to expand the number of vendors and offerings to customers. Additionally, a new commercial-grade community kitchen led by Rutherford BARN and sponsored by Meta will offer demonstration and instructional space, separate food prep and hand wash sinks, and roll- up garage doors to make the facility operational in all four seasons. "Park Square Depot started with a vision to create a new home for the Rutherford County Farmers Market back in 2019. Over time and through conversations with our community, it has evolved into a space we'll be able to use for our market and so much more," said Mayor Steve Holland. "Since breaking ground on the Forest City Data Center in 2010, Meta has proudly invested in projects and partnerships that support the long-term vitality of this community," said Tara Tenorio, community development manager at Meta. "We're honored to share in this special moment for The Town of Forest City and Rutherford BARN as they bring Park Square Depot to life. From educational opportunities for students to the platform it provides for small businesses to grow, we believe this will be a highly valuable resource." The Town of Forest City expects to release the Park Square Depot project for bids now that funding for the project has been awarded, and to begin construction in the spring. About Rutherford BARN: Rutherford BARN is a 501 (c)(3) non-profi t organization that supports a locally- based food system that: a) improves public health and well-being by increasing dietary intake of fresh produce; b) improves access to fresh produce by limited resource families; c) enhances the capacity for sustainable food production, processing, and distribution by addressing the educational needs of the producer and consumer; (d) supports agritourism and economic development; (e) provides an atmosphere conducive for exchange of information and ideas between producers and consumers, and; (f) strengthens the social fabric of the local community by increasing awareness and support of local agriculture and the arts. Forest City moving forward with Park Square Depot plans; received $300,000 grant from META Article Provided By: Jean Gordon Proposed fl oor plans provided. è7<3 èë è èë *EVQIVW1EVOIX ƅ\Ɖ 7* èë /MXGLIR ƅƉ\ƅƉ 7* Call Today! 828-248-1408 828-248-1408 Make sure your Make sure your business gets business gets SPOTTED! What Can Do For You?