The Mission Continues…

Several remodeling projects have happened since the opening, those pale in comparison to the last two renovations in 2014 and 2017. With the same strength and determination Miss Sharon Jablonski envisioned a modern banquet venue for the future enjoyment of our citizens. Jablonski, the facility manager oversaw the 1.5 million dollar renovation to completion.

The Pilot Club of Morganton and Jan Richardson led the private side in raising funds for the recent Community House renovations.  The project started in 2012, and renovations were completed in September 2017.  They raised $534,438 which allowed the construction of the new courtyard, the elevator, two new meeting rooms. While under construction the Connelly Room barrel ceiling was rediscovered and refurbished to its original beauty.  Another great example of the public private partnership between the City of Morganton and the local communities.

Some of the biggest accomplishments were the complete modernization of the kitchen area, the courtyard addition and of course the elevator that nobody thought would happen. The passion and commitment of Miss Jablonski and many women through the history as well as hundreds of other citizens including the many civic clubs keep the community house alive ensuring the original goal of a meeting place for the community.

Upon completion the Community Appearance Advisory Commission Chairman Bill Allman presented Main Street Director Sharon Jablonski with a Community Appearance Award Monday night, Nov. 11, 2016, for the new courtyard and landscaping completed at the Morganton Community House. Jablonski thanked Allman for the award, and also thanked The Johnson (Phifer) Family and the Bridges Family who donated $75,000 each to fund the new courtyard.