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Hands of the Harvest: A Community Bench Dedication

  • Olivette Riverside Community Corner of Old Macedonia Road and Westridge Farm Road 172 Old Macedonia Road Alexander, NC, 28701 United States (map)

Hands of the Harvest: A Community Bench Dedication
📅 Tuesday, October 14, 2025
🕓 4:30 – 5:30 PM
📍 Olivette Riverside Community & Farm

Join us as we dedicate the Hands of the Harvest Bench—a community art piece created from a solar panel salvaged after Hurricane Helene.

Local artist Kathi Barnhill has transformed the retired panel into a vivid painting of hands lifting baskets of food, inspired by the generosity of neighbors who shared their harvest with MANNA FoodBank in the wake of the storm. Now, this panel lives on at the Olivette Riverside Community & Farm, a neighborhood deeply connected to Sugar Hollow Solar through its commitment to renewable energy and resilience.

Event Highlights

  • Dedication ceremony and artist remarks

  • Stories of resilience and generosity after Hurricane Helene

  • Time to connect with neighbors and community members

  • Drinks and light snacks served following the dedication

This event is free and open to the public.

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