Joined by the Lake Gaston Regional Chamber of Commerce, the Town of Warrenton, and mural artist Tom Lang, residents and friends from afar celebrated the new Eastern Bluebird Mural with a ribbon-cutting ceremony during the Eastern Bluebird Festival on Saturday, April 26th in downtown Warrenton.

Ahead of last year’s festival, North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper proclaimed Warrenton, NC as the National Eastern Bluebird Capital because the town has the highest concentration of them.

The Front Porch Grocery Cooperative is excited to host two public focus group events to hear directly from community members about what they want to see in their
local grocery store. Facilitated by Laura Sigmon of Best Practices Consulting, these sessions allow residents to share ideas, needs, and feedback that will help shape the cooperative’s future.

Join them on Thursday, April 25th, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Lakeside Lutheran Church (2427 Eaton Ferry Rd, Littleton, NC 27850) or on Friday, April 26th, from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Mag’s Marketplace (307 E Macon St, Warrenton, NC 27589).

Board members from The Front Porch Grocery Cooperative will be on site at both events to answer questions, share updates on the project, and assist anyone interested in becoming a member. Community voices are essential to building a grocery store that reflects and serves local needs, and we want to hear from you!

For more information, contact Korita Steverson via email at korita@magsmarketplace.com, by calling 252.517.9646 or visiting www.thefrontporch.coop.