CEDAR MOUNTAIN NEWS FOR 11-5-26

CEDAR MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY CENTER

Our Thanksgiving Potluck dinner will be held on Monday November 9th. Dishes to share need to be on the table by 6:15 pm, and dinner begins at 6:30 pm. Turkey and ham will be provided, so please bring your favorite dish or dessert. Join us as we celebrate with friends and neighbors during this season of thankfulness.

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

TRANSYLVANIA COUNTY HUNGER COALITION

Food Pantry Food Distribution

In addition to our mobile markets, the Hunger Coalition supports local food access through a Monthly Pantry Run, delivering essential groceries to trusted partner pantries throughout the community. Once a month, we supply seven local food pantries with fresh vegetables, milk, eggs, cheese, a variety of shelf-stable canned goods and other items.

HUNGER COALITION MOBILE MARKET

CURRENT DISTRIBUTION SCHEDULE

• St. Timothy Methodist Church, 1020 Asheville Hwy – 1st Thursday monthly. 3:30 - 5:30 PM

• Zion Baptist Church, 405 Main St., Rosman – 2nd Thursday monthly. 2:30 – 4:00 PM

• Cedar Mountain Baptist Church 7765 Greenville Hwy. – 3rd Thursday monthly 2:30 – 4 PM

• Transylvania County Library 212 Gaston St. – 3rd Thursday monthly 3:30 – 5:30 PM

• Lake Toxaway Community Ctr. 81 Slick Fisher Rd., Lake Toxaway – 4th Thursday monthly 2:30 – 4:00 PM

These food sources are accessible and essential to any who are in need of additional help with food. With the cost of food and other essential items being out of reach for many due to rising prices this distribution is a blessing. Many have found that outgo exceeds income now and this service is a big help. No questions are asked and open to anyone in need. Bring your own bags or containers if possible. Plastic bags are available on site.

RECYCLING CENTERS

Just so you know, all recycling centers in Transylvania County will be closed Wednesday November 11 and reopen Thursday the 12th.

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

I hate to encourage more traffic on Greenville Hwy south to the SC State Line, but the fall foliage on Monday was absolutely breathtaking. We haven’t seen a display like this in several years. It will soon be just a memory.

Fall in North Carolina

By Linda M. Young

1995

The misty fog retreats as the sun pushes away the night.

Tranquil darkness persists, hesitant to relinquish its hold.

Birds begin their chorus, heralding the coming of the day.

Colorful leaves cling tenaciously to branch tips awaiting departure.

Soon they begin their breezy decent,

dancing on the wind as they settle, uneasily.

Gently they carpet the earth in crimson, orange and gold.

The breeze quickens, stirring the leaves,

and whispering of cooler days to come.

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Linda Packer Young

Cedar Mountain News