Burkes Outlet renamed; Fletcher concert series set; Empty Bowls to be held in August

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Hendersonville's Burkes Outlet renamed Bealls

Burkes Outlet in Hendersonville has been renamed to Bealls.
Burkes Outlet in Hendersonville has been renamed to Bealls.

Bealls, Inc., which owns Burkes Outlet recently announced in a news release that the Burkes Outlet store on 204B Thompson St. in Hendersonville has been renamed Bealls.

The company is retiring the Burkes name and dropping the word Outlet at all 36 of its North Carolina stores to support its continued growth nationally, the release said. There are no planned changes to staffing at the Hendersonville location, which opened in August 2006.

“We’re making this change to unify our brand so it's easier for our guests to find us across the country and because some people think the word 'outlet' implies seconds or excess merchandise,” said District Manager Jeanmarie Terrell in the release. “Our stores are stocked with first quality brand name apparel, home and beauty products for the family.”

Burkes Outlet gift cards, credit cards and rewards points will be honored at Bealls locations. For more information, contact the store at (828) 693-1844.

Fletcher Parks and Recreation to host summer concert series

Fletcher Parks and Recreation will host the 2023 Hunter Subaru of Fletcher Concert in the Park Series at Bill Moore Community Park this summer. The first concert will be held from 6-8 p.m. on June 24, featuring the Gotcha Groove band, and on July 8, the Flashback band will be performing from 6-8 p.m.

Both concerts are free.

Baabels Ice Cream and the Fern Leaf food truck will be on-site selling food at both events, according to a news release.

Empty Bowls benefitting Flat Rock Backpack Program set for August

Volunteers help with donations.
Volunteers help with donations.

Local pottery artists are firing their kilns for the sixth year to help hungry children in the greater Flat Rock area.

According to a news release, “Empty Bowls,” a community meal benefiting the Flat Rock Backpack Program, will take place on Aug. 13 inside the Parish Hall at the Episcopal Church of St. John in the Wilderness, located at 1905 Greenville Highway.

Advance tickets are recommended for the two seatings, which will be from 12:30-2 p.m. and 5-6:30 p.m. Each ticket includes one hand-crafted bowl (all donated by area potters) and a soup-based meal (a variety of soups, bread and desserts). For those wishing to eat at home, take-away is an available option.

Tickets are $25 per person or $50 for a family of two adults and children under 12. They are available at St. John in the Wilderness Parish House Office, from Backpack team members, or at the door on the day of the event. For more information, call 828-693-9783.

Sponsors of the event are Wild Birds Unlimited, Hendersonville Community Co-op, Homestead, Hoyle Family Dentistry, Boyd Automotive and Dry Falls Brewing Company. Restaurants providing various soups for the bowls are AlyKat Deli, Cuisine Team, Hot Dog World, Kenmure Country Club and Hubba Hubba Smokehouse.

The Parish Hall is located across the street from the church at 1905 Greenville Highway. For more information call the church office at 828-693-9783 or visit www.stjohnflatrock.org.

Henderson County offices to close on July 4

Henderson County local government offices and agencies, including the Henderson County Public Library, Animal Services (Animal Shelter), Solid Waste (Transfer Station and Convenience Center) and the Henderson County Courthouse will be closed on July 4 in observance of Independence Day.

All Henderson County parks are open 365 days a year. The delivery of emergency services will not be disrupted, according to a news release.

All Henderson County local government offices and agencies will reopen and resume their normal operating hours on July 5.

This article originally appeared on Hendersonville Times-News: Burkes Outlet renamed; Fletcher concert series, Empty Bowls set