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Catawba Valley Healthcare is an independent, comprehensive, non-profit healthcare organization that offers a wide range of whole-person healthcare and services that integrate physical and mental health.

Connections Fundraisers

Market on the Lawn 2025

When: Saturday, May 3, 2025

Time: 9:00 am – 2:00 pm

Where: Connections Clubhouse, 1679 Southwest Blvd, Newton, NC, Ph: (828) 466-0030

In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, Connections’ is excited to support small business and local venders for this fundraiser which will be held on the lawn and surrounding grounds of the Connections Clubhouse.

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Vendor Application

Entry Checklist:

1. Click button above to fill out the Application

2. Include website or other social media sites to share your booth profile.

3. Submit payment of $40.00 by making check payable to: Connections Clubhouse. or pay via Square and email application to jbolton@cvhnc.org

(All accepted vendors’ booth payments are non-refundable. If not selected for the event, your check or payment will be returned.)

Booth Space:
Booth rental for Market on the Lawn is $40.00 for a 10’x10’ space. Vendors will need to provide their own fire retardant canopy, tables/shelving, chairs and the like. All booths must be sturdy and prepared for weather conditions. Sites do not have access to electricity. This will be a rain or shine event. Booths will be pre-assigned.

Set Up Time:
Setup time will be between 7:00 am and 9:00 am. All set up must be complete by 9:00 am. (Late arriving vendors will not be able to participate). The event is scheduled from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. Vehicles need to be unloaded as quickly as possible and then parked in a designated parking area. All vendors will be directed to park in designated parking. After parking, your booth can be set up. This will enable other vendors access to unload their equipment/merchandise.

Tear down time:
Tear down time is between 2:00 pm and 3:00 pm (tear down should not start until 2 :00 pm and should be completed by 3:00 pm). Vehicle access to tear down is on a first-come, first-serve basis. All items need to be packed and ready to load in the vehicle before moving the vehicle to the booth site, thus enabling access for all vendors to pack up as timely as possible.

Testimonials

Looking back, it’s been a place where I can practice my people skills. It’s a place where I feel safe and accepted. I work on attitude change. At Connections, I work in the kitchen unit. I arrive at 6:30 a.m. and start working, I help with food prep., operate the computer and cash register and whatever else is needed. I depend on the Kitchen leader to give structure to my day. Before I came to Connections I stayed in bed and was hospitalized. Now, I attend 5-6 days per week and feel like I have meaning in my life.
RM

When I came to Connections in 2009, they were already having pottery fundraisers. I had never worked with clay before, but knew right away that I was interested in doing it. I started hand building pieces, mostly pinch bows. Now, I’m working on the wheel, hand building, making face jugs, and carving. Early on, I was known for my lady bug vases. I have taken two pottery classes at Catawba Valley Pottery Session #2Workshop at CVCC. While working with pottery is therapeutic and fun, it also is a skill which builds confidence. I started doing my own personal shows in 2016 at local art festivals. I also continue to help with Connections fundraiser because it is for a good cause. Being at Connections has been a great source of support for me. The members and staff are my friends and family. At Connections, we work together and play together. The staff at Connections and my family have encouraged me to follow my dreams. I love it here.
D

Connections is a place to come for practice, for instance working in the units help us learn. It is good to be part of a place where you can be active in a stable place. At Connections you have good will and pride in your work. Connections Clubhouse fills a need in your life. The staff and managers will help you with many of your needs. It is important to accomplish things and meet your goals and Connections has supported me with reaching many of my goals. You have pride at Connections. You have respect at Connections. Everybody is your friend at Connections. You are appreciated at Connections. They accept you for who you are. “Connections puts a smile on your face”
CL

Connections gives me a reason to get up in the mornings. Before I started at Connections I slept all day long. Since coming to Connections I work at Olive Garden through Connections Supported Employment program. I have learned a new hobby – pottery. I had never worked on pottery before and now I can mix glazes, glaze pieces and load and unload the kiln. I enjoy staying busy so I assist in all the units as needed. This year I also helped with preparing the turkeys for our annual Thanksgiving meal. I like attending the bingo outings and calling out the numbers. I am excited about the annual chili pottery fund raiser, and will be helping prepare for the event. I am very thankful for all the support I receive from everyone at Connections.
RD