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ADVANCE – The semi-annual Advance Fire Department Bar-B-Que has been held on the first Friday in April and October for more than 40 years.
Once, large take-out orders went to R.J. Reynolds, Hanes, Western Electric, Hertiage Furniture, Baker Furniture, and many others, but no more.
“While our sales have remained good due to a loyal customer base, we have seen a decline in workers to help prepare and serve the barbecue,” said Fire Chief Rodney Miller.
Beth Myers, chair of the Advance Fire Auxiliary, told board members that many of the usual members and volunteers were unable to get off work on Fridays to help and some community members who wanted to help couldn’t also.
After much consideration, the decision was made to move the barbecue day to Saturday.
This Spring’s Bar-B-Que will be held on Saturday, April 5. Barbecue will be served as before in a drive-thru fashion available in 1 pound containers with slaw, 4 buns, and extra sauce. The barbecue is held at the old station at 169 Fire Station Road and is served from 8 a.m.-2 p.m.
Preparation began Monday, March 31 and continued through the week.
Myers encourages anyone that can help to come and join this great community event.
For more information call her at 336-909-5941 or Advance Fire Department at 336-998-8181, or check them out on Facebook.