Newton, NC – Join us on Saturday April 25, 2026, for our annual Market on the Lawn at Catawba Farms! Experience a day of shopping with local artists and craftspeople showcasing their work.  Held in collaboration with Catawba Farms, this unique event will feature handmade pottery created by members of Connections Clubhouse. The Market on the Lawn fundraiser will be held indoors on the scenic grounds of Catawba Farms (1670 Southwest Boulevard, Newton, NC.)

Founded in 1990, Connections, a Clubhouse International best practice program,  is one of over 350 Clubhouses in 32 countries. As a community, we strive to improve health, increase opportunity and hope, and replace isolation with belonging for people most impacted by mental illness. Our recovery supports include meaningful opportunities for building relationships, a meaningful place to come and return to, opportunities for employment, and education, and socialization. Our program is part of Catawba Valley Healthcare. Connections is located in Newton and provides services to over 58 active Clubhouse members.

Proceeds from the fundraiser will directly benefit Connections Clubhouse. Clubhouse fundraising is increasingly critical for our program during a time of economic uncertainty and changes in mental health services and Medicaid.

Mental illness can be very disabling and can shatter lives.  BUT, with the help from our community, the Connections Clubhouse program actively provides meaningful support for members to rebuild and reclaim their lives.  Connections is a welcoming place where people are accepted and valued as individuals and not labeled by the stigmas associated with mental illness.  Members gain the confidence and skills necessary to lead fulfilling lives of THEIR choice in the community.

Don’t miss this special celebration of creativity and community!  Join us at our Market on the Lawn Saturday, April 25th, 2025, from 9:00am – 2:00pm. We will have delicious food choices on-site thanks again to D& J Catering from Lexington, NC.

Are you interested in being a vendor at our Market on the Lawn?  Please find copies of our vendor application on-line at our website, www.connectionsclubhousecatawba.org

Help us spread the word about our event. To learn more about Connections Clubhouse and our upcoming fundraiser, reach-out to Bryan Smith at (828)466-0030,  email at bryansmith@cvhnc.org, visit our website www.connectionsclubhousecatawba.org or visit us on Facebook.