Frolic: July 11–14, 2019

Escape to Lees-McRae College this summer for fun with alumni, family, and friends!
 

Schedule of Events

Thursday, July 11

  • 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Check-In: Alumni House
  • 9:30–11:30 a.m. Service Project with Feeding Avery Families: Newland
    Volunteers assist with unloading the trucks and staging products for distribution to clients. While lifting is required for moving some products, there are plenty of “light duty” tasks such as placing products on shelves and packing bulk produce into individual bags.
  • 9:30 a.m.–1 p.m. Class Agent Training Session
  • 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. Lunch: MacDonald Dining Hall
  • 1 p.m.–1:30 p.m. Wildlife Presentation at the May Wildlife Rehabilitation Center
  • 3–5 p.m. Grandfather Vineyard and Winery Tour and Tasting: Banner Elk ($5 fee)
  • 5–6:30 p.m. Dinner: MacDonald Dining Hall
  • 6:30–8 p.m. Concert in the Park: Tate-Evans Park
  • 7–9 p.m. Summer Theatre presents From the Mountaintop: The Edgar Tufts Story: Hayes Auditorium (purchase tickets online)
     

Friday, July 12

  • 7:30–9 a.m. Breakfast: MacDonald Dining Hall
  • 7:30–10 a.m. Check-Out: Alumni House (must check out before 10 a.m.)
  • 8:30–11 a.m. Service Project with Feeding Avery Families: Newland
    Volunteers serve as receptionists, guides, stockers, loaders, floaters, and team leaders to assist clients as they shop for the items
  • 9:30–10:30 a.m. Morning Walk Group: Alumni House
  • 10:30–11:30 a.m. Book Talk: Southern Potpourri with Becky Ikerd McRee ’63
  • 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Lunch: MacDonald Dining Hall
  • 1–1:30 p.m. Wildlife Presentation at the May Wildlife Rehabilitation Center
  • 1–2 p.m. Learning Workshop
    Art Workshop in the newly renovated Whitesell Art Building with Angelia Wilson, Assistant Professor of Communication Arts and Design
    Photography Workshop with Michael Iauch, Assistant Professor of Communication Arts and Design
  • 1–4 p.m. Service Project with Feeding Avery Families: Newland
    Volunteers serve as receptionists, guides, stockers, loaders, floaters, and team leaders to assist clients as they shop for the items
  • 2–3 p.m. Celebration of Service for Frankie Needham ’55H: Alumni House
  • 3–5 p.m. Check In: Alumni House
  • 3–5 p.m. Thrift Shopping Tour: Yellow Mountain (Newland), Habitat for Humanity ReStore (Newland), Blair Fraley Sales Store (Crossnore)
  • 5–6:30 p.m. Dinner: MacDonald Dining Hall
  • 5:30–7 p.m. Check In/Welcome Reception for Classes of 1958, 1959, and 1960: Alumni House
  • 6–8 p.m. Bingo Night: Miller Commons
  • 7–9 p.m. Summer Theatre presents From the Mountaintop: The Edgar Tufts Story: Hayes Auditorium (purchase tickets online)
     

Saturday, July 13

  • 7:30–9 a.m. Breakfast: MacDonald Dining Hall
  • 7:30–10 a.m. Check-Out: Alumni House (must check out before 10 a.m.)
  • 9:30–10:30 a.m. Morning Walk Group: Alumni House
  • 10:30–11:30 a.m. Golden Heritage Reception: Alumni House
  • 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. Lunch: MacDonald Dining Hall
  • 12–2 p.m. Classes of 1958, 1959, and 1960 Reunion Luncheon: Miller Commons
  • 1–1:30 p.m. Wildlife Presentation at the May Wildlife Rehabilitation Center
  • 1–5 p.m. Learning Workshop
    Nature Hike at the Elk Valley Preserve and Field Station with Dr. Stewart Skeate, Professor of Biology
    Psychology Workshop with Dr. James Carson, Professor of Psychology
  • 3–5 p.m. Check In: Alumni House
  • 5–9 p.m. Cook Out Party: Swank Park (rain location: Alumni House)
  • 7–9 p.m. Summer Theatre presents From the Mountaintop: The Edgar Tufts Story: Hayes Auditorium (purchase tickets online)
     

Sunday, July 14

  • 7:30–9 a.m. Breakfast: MacDonald Dining Hall
  • 7:30–10 a.m. Check-Out: Alumni House (must check out before 10 a.m.)
  • 11 a.m.–12 p.m. Classes of 1958, 1959, and 1960 Patio Brunch: Alumni House
  • 2–4 p.m. Summer Theatre presents From the Mountaintop: The Edgar Tufts Story: Hayes Auditorium (purchase tickets online)

 
In conjunction with the From the Mountaintop: The Edgar Tufts Story performances, free historic walking tours in Banner Elk are offered Thursday, July 11 through Saturday, July 13 at 12:30 and 5:30 p.m., and Sunday, July 14 at 12:30 p.m. Learn more at www.bannerelk.com/heritage-celebration.
 

Lodging and Meals

On campus housing includes a meal package—lunch, dinner, and breakfast the following morning—for all guests. Lodging is available in McMillan Residence Hall and Hemlock Village (other residence halls cannot be accommodated at this time).

  • Adults (ages 12+) are $50 per person/per night
  • Children (ages 3–11) are $25 per person/per night
  • Infants (ages 0–2) are free
     

Check-In/Check-Out

Check in on your arrival date from 3–5 p.m. at the Alumni House. Check out on your departure date by 10 a.m. at the Alumni House. On Thursday, July 11, check in will be available from 9 a.m.–5 p.m.

What to Bring

  • Sheets (XL Twin)
  • Towels
  • Pillow(s)
  • Personal Toiletries
  • Fan, if desired
  • Lamp, if desired
  • Foam/extra support for mattress, if desired

Contact

With questions or for additional information, email advancement@lmc.edu or call 828.898.8841.