Past Events

“Threats to the Catawba River” (Earth Fare at South Park, from 2008-05-14 18:00 to 2008-05-14 19:00) — by Becca Klein

A lecture with Catawba Riverkeeper Foundation Executive Director, Rick Gaskins

“Documenting the Catawba through photography: An evening with Jeff Groves” (, from 2008-05-07 18:00 to 2008-05-07 20:00) — by Becca Klein

A "meet the artist" event, including a wine and cheese tasting and raffle.

"Better Than Roses" - Portraits with Jeff Groves (Stickley Furniture in South Park, from 2008-05-04 13:00 to 2008-05-04 17:00) — by Becca Klein

Visit Stickley Furniture for a portrait session with photographer Jeff Groves. Proceeds to benefit the Catawba Riverkeeper Foundation

2008 Bella BLU Party (NV Nightclub and Lounge, from 2008-04-30 00:00 to 2008-04-30 00:00) — by Becca Klein

Bella Lago Salon & Spa in Mooresville is supporting the sustainability of our “beautiful blue” clean water resources by hosting the 2008 Bella Blu Party. We plan to have light food, live music, and complimentary drinks. The dress will be “casual Blu”. Guys in Blue shirts and slacks and Ladies in Blue summer dresses. We would like to invite you to GO GREEN by sponsoring the 2008 Bella Blu Party with contributions to the Catawba Riverkeeper Foundation. Bella Lago is also putting together a raffle basket of Aveda products and donated gift certificates to raffle off. They are selling the raffle tickets for $10, the baskets will be valued over $1000 each. Through the month of April, Bella Lago will also be taking $13 donations for in exchange for a "BLU Hair Extension". Each extension that we put in will donate $10 toward the cause! In addition, they will be serving "Bella Blu-tini's" at their salon for an $8 donation. This is a blue martini and guest are allowed one each. Make your appointment at Bella Lago Salan and Spa today and show your support for the Catawba River!!!

“Documenting the Catawba through photography” (Earth Fare at South Park, from 2008-04-01 00:00 to 2008-05-31 00:00) — by Becca Klein

Charlotte Photographer Jeff Groves will display photographs of his documentation of the Catawba River at the Earth Fare cafe in South Park. Photos will be shown through the months of April and May.

Forum (Queens University, Charlotte, NC, from 2007-11-16 19:00 to 2007-11-16 21:00) — by barrie

FORUM: AVERTING CLIMATE CATASTROPHE: POWER PLANTS OR CLEAN ENERGY --- WHO DECIDES? Duke Energy is proposing to expand the Cliffside Coal Plant-it is projected to dump tons of harmful pollutants into the air and water of NC, especially the Catawba River and its lakes.

Catawba Cup Golf Tournament (River Hills Country Club, from 2007-11-01 00:00 to 2007-11-02 00:00) — by barrie

Lake Wylie Covekeepers host first annual Catawba Cup Golf Tournament to benefit the Catawba Riverkeeper Foundation.

6th Annual Lake Wylie RiverSweep (8 locations - see flyer, from 2007-10-06 09:00 to 2007-10-06 14:00) — by barrie

Help clean up this part of the Catawba River in this once a year work/play day. Pick up trash from 9:00 am to noon, then enjoy complimentary lunch at T-Bones and stay for raffle drawings.

5th Annual Catawba RiverFest (Bud Geitner Park, Hickory, NC, from 2007-09-15 10:00 to 2007-09-15 15:00) — by barrie

There's something for everyone at RiverFest. Come enjoy water events, fun, food, and music.

Rocky Shoals Spider Lily Eco-Tour (Landsford Canal State Park in Chester County, SC, from 2007-05-19 11:00 to 2007-05-19 15:00) — by barrie

Bring your own canoe or kayak and view the fabulous Rocky Shoals Spider Lilies at