Information for Event Attendees
Event Schedule:
4:30 pm - 5:15 pm Registration
5:30 pm Dinner buffet opens
6:15 pm - 6:50 pm The Power to Create A Brighter Future program
6:30 pm Bar closes
6:50 pm Trip raffle drawing
7:30 pm Event closes
Directions: Address: 49 E Campus Dr, Flat Rock, NC 28731. Directions can be found by clicking here.
The event will be held in the Technology Education and Development Center. Parking is located in parking lot D and C as shown on this map. There will be Conserving Carolina signs approaching the venue and leading you to parking.
Parking: Parking volunteers will direct you on arrival. Passenger drop-off and limited accessible parking will be available.
Attire: Elevated casual. A sweater or jacket is recommended due to the cold air conditioning in the building.
Weather: We will have the event rain or shine. The event will be held indoors.
Check-In: Please check in at the registration table upon arrival. You will receive 2 drink tickets and a name tag with your assigned table number. If you lose your nametag at any point, please return to the registration table to get a replacement.
Raffle Tickets: Any remaining trip raffle tickets will be available for purchase at the Conserving Carolina information station.
Seating: All seating is assigned by table. Please be courteous when choosing your seats at your table. You may be sharing the table with other guests or sponsors, and you may need to scoot a seat over to accommodate groups. If you have any issues with your seating assignment, please visit the registration table. If you have not submitted seating requests or RSVP’d for your guests, please do so as soon as possible so we can ensure you are seated together.
Accessibility: Blue Ridge Community College is wheelchair accessible with a designated guest drop-off area. Please contact us if you or your guests have any questions about accessibility.
Drinks: Each attendee over 21 years old will receive tickets for 2 adult beverages at check-in. You may purchase more drink tickets at the Conserving Carolina information station for $3.00 each. Beer and wine will be available. Non-alcoholic beverages do not require a drink ticket. Bars will close promptly at 6:30 pm.
Meal: Light appetizers will be available upon arrival. The buffet line for dinner will open at 5:30 pm. A limited vegetarian and vegan buffet will be in a separate area from the main buffet. Please notify registration if you are vegan or vegetarian.
Matching Gift: We will continue to collect donations towards the Future Fund Matching Gift Campaign through-out the event. Donations can be made by check, credit card, or online. To make a matching gift at the event, please visit the Conserving Carolina Information Station. The Information Station will be located in front of registration until 5:30 pm and then inside the auditorium from 5:30 – 7:00 pm. Instructions, remittance envelopes, and a link to make a donation online will be displayed on each dining table.
Photos: Conserving Carolina staff and volunteers will be taking photos of the event and attendees throughout the evening. Please let photographers know if you do not consent to have your photo captured and potentially published in Conserving Carolina media.
Online Auction: The online auction will be open for bidding Sunday, Sept. 15 through Sunday, Aug. 21 at 8:00 pm. Please visit www.new.biddingowl.com/conservingcarolina for details. No auction items will be available at the Conservation Celebration event. However, we will have an informational table at the event should you have any questions or need assistance to participate in the auction.
Please note: Staff and volunteers will be out of reach Friday, Sept. 20, as we will be setting up for the event. If you have any questions, please contact our office at 828-697-5777 before Sept. 20.