Documentary highlights Gourd Lady

October 12, 2010

A documentary about one of Catawba County's jewels will air at the Adrian L. Shuford YMCA.
Margaret "Sparky" Sparkman, also known as The Gourd Lady, will be the feature of a documentary on her service. An open house and premiere screening will be 5:30-8 p.m. Thursday in the Sparkman Community Center located behind the YMCA.
James Smith, the documentary's creator, will be present at the event and will sell DVDs for $15 each. The Gourd Lady will be available to autograph DVDs sold Thursday.
Semi-formal or formal attire is optional.
For more information, call Nanci Gregory at (828) 468-3068.