CEDAR MOUNTAIN NEWS FOR 11-12-26

CEDAR MOUNTAIN CC POTLUCK AND BOARD ELECTION

BOARD ELECTION

Attendees: CMCC Members Present: Clint Owings, Alan Lollar, Beth Carden, Candy Gray, Suzanne Lawson, Heidi Johnson, Rob Phlug, Teri Girolamo, Richard Packer, Linda Young and members of the Cedar Mountain Community.

Below were the candidates for the Cedar Mountain Community Center Board of Directors as it was presented to the Cedar Mountain community members at the annual Thanksgiving potluck dinner on Monday 11-9-26. All candidates were elected unanimously.

President Beth Carden, Vice President Heidi Johnson, Treasurer Clint Owings, Secretary Alan Lollar, Facilities Manager Caroline Chambers, and Board members, Candy Gray, and Terie Girolamo. One Board member position remains open.

CMCC THANKSGIVING POTLUCK

Our early Thanksgiving Potluck was well attended and the amount of food was impressive. We certainly have some great cooks in our community. There was no program. We just enjoyed each other's company.

THE HUNGER COALITION OF TRANSYLVANIA COUNTY A Refrigerated Sprinter Van is needed

The Hunger Coalition of Transylvania is raising funds to purchase a refrigerated Sprinter van to safely transport fresh, perishable food and expand access to nutritious meals throughout Transylvania County. Thanks to a generous anonymous donor, every donation will be matched, dollar for dollar, up to $10,000 through December 31! Your gift will go twice as far in helping us keep food fresh, reach more neighbors, and build a healthier, hunger-free community. Donate today and double your impact! https://www.hungerfreetc.org/donate

SEEOFF COMMUNITY CENTER MONTHLY POTLUCK AND SPEAKER:

SUNDAY NOVEMBER 15, 2026

Fellowship begins at 5:30 pm and supper is served at 6:00 pm. There are lots of great cooks on our mountain, and there is always plenty to eat, so plan to come and bring your friends. The presentation will begin by 6:35 pm and will wrap up at 7:30 pm. Bring your own plate and utensils so we can reduce our landfill waste. Hope to see you there! Everyone is welcome.

The Rev. Shelly Webb will give an update about the Sharing House as it celebrates its 45th year! "The past five years have been challenging to our community, given the slow recovery from both a pandemic and then a hurricane, followed by a challenging economy as the cost of living has increased for everyone. I am also going to share the conceptual design of the much needed expansion including a new building and a renovation."

“Shelly has served as Executive Director of Sharing House for 13 years, guiding the organization in fulfilling its mission and vision. Through her leadership, she ensures that programs are thoughtfully designed and well-resourced to meet the needs of the community. Shelly actively shares the stories of Sharing House’s impact with congregations, civic groups, businesses, and other community partners across Transylvania County. An ordained minister in the United Methodist Church, she brings a deep background in ecumenical and interfaith ministries. A native of Western North Carolina, Shelly earned her degrees from Wofford College and Duke Divinity School. She also contributes her time and expertise by serving on multiple nonprofit boards. In her free time, Shelly enjoys hiking, photographing wildflowers, and taking scenic drives along the Blue Ridge Parkway.”

CEDAR MOUNTAIN CANTEEN EVENTS

The Cedar Mountain Canteen Annual Thanksgiving Day Potluck will be hosted again this year starting at 3 pm. If you would like to help, donations are appreciated towards the turkey, ham and salmon provided every year by the Canteen. All are welcome. This is always a heartfelt event.

ANNUAL CHRISTMAS EVE POTLUCK WITH GAMES

The Canteen is also hosting their annual Christmas Eve potluck again this year, and they are looking for folks to help run some fun family games. If you would like to help out please let us know. You may check out all the details at CedaMountainCanteen.com

RENT THE CENTER

If you are looking to book the Center for an event, please call Caroline Chambers at 828-290-9662 to discuss your needs. You will also find comprehensive information regarding pricing, availability, and specific booking procedures by visiting their official website at cedarmountaincommunitycenter.com/rental.

AROUND THE HOUSE by Linda Packer Young

Well it looks like our extended fall weather might be coming to an end this week. We have been lucky to have such beautiful weather for so long. It is so warm that the Katydid’s that usually disappear in October were still chirping last night. The first hard frost will end that.

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Linda Packer Young, Correspondent

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