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Badin Library
It’s summer reading time again so stop by the Badin Library to check out a book and get a packet of information from Branch Manager Treva Allmon.

Invite a friend and come enjoy an in-person adult craft session today at 10 a.m. If possible, please give Treva Allmon a call ahead of time to assist her in planning. Spur of the moment participants are also welcome.

Town Council
The council’s regular monthly meeting is tonight at 7 p.m. in the Badin Conference Center. Visitors are welcome and masks are recommended.

Homes Tour

Badin Homes Tour — the French Connection, sponsored by Better Badin, Inc., will take place 2-5 p.m. Sunday.

Tickets are now available for $15 at Loafers and Legends and Eventbrite, as well as the day of the event at the 1913 Badin Inn.

The tour offers an inside and outside glimpse of the French-built structures dating from more than 100 years ago when the town was young. Hear the history and check out the charm of six homes and the 1913 Badin Inn. The ticket includes a map. Extra parking will be available at the Inn.

Better Badin
The all-volunteer group holds its regular meeting each month on the second Monday at 6:30 p.m. at Loafers and Legends. Visitors and ideas are always welcome as the group considers ways to make Badin better.

One topic of discussion will be the July fundraiser planned for Tho and Phoudone, owners of Tho Pizza and Hot Subs.

Palestine UMC
Sunday school will begin each week at 10 a.m. in the fellowship hall. Worship services will follow at 11 a.m. in the sanctuary.

The Palestine Pals group will meet today at 11:30 a.m. at Rosebriar Restaurant.

Love Thy Neighbor group will meet Wednesday at 7 p.m. in the church fellowship hall.

Badin UMC
Walk, run or ride to the Community Hot Dog Sale at the church, 18 Hickory St., the next four Saturdays: June 12, 19, 26 and July 3. Hot dogs for $1.50 and chips and beverages each for $1 make for an economical lunch.

The folks of Badin UMC are ready to serve.

Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist
Everyone is invited to the Midweek Praise Service at the church, 500 Sherman St., at 7:30 p.m. every Wednessday.

Pastor Tavaris Johnson and First Lady Whitnei Johnson announce June 27 is Youth Sunday and the church is hosting a Carnival of Celebration 12- 4 p.m. at the church. Water slides, a bounce house and even a dunking booth promise fun for everyone. Family, faith, friends and food will round out the festivities.

Badin News is by Jo Grey. Contact her at Jo.greync@gmail.com at 704-995-2475.