CEDAR MOUNTAIN NEWS FOR 3-13-25

PANCAKE BREAKFAST

The Cedar Mountain Fire Rescue Department Auxiliary will be hosting a pancake breakfast fundraiser on Saturday March 15th from 8am – 11.00am.  There will be pancakes, sausage (both turkey and pork) maple and blueberry syrup, juices and coffee.  We hope to have a supply of T-Shirts available. Donations will benefit the Cedar Mountain Fire Rescue Dept. and will be used for needed equipment. 

CEDAR MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY CENTER PROGRESS

Things are moving along at the center.  Much progress has been made.  The walls are up, flooring has been selected, and a color scheme has been approved.  There is still a lot to do.  We are still hoping to be open the 1st week of April.  Wish us luck.

CEDAR MOUNTAIN ROTARY CLUB MEETING

The speaker at the March 17th meeting at 8:30 PM will be Emily Lowery, Executive Director of The Haven. The meeting will be at The Barn in Connestee Falls, 1375 Ugugu Drive, Brevard, NC. A potluck meal will follow the meeting. For additional information contact Cathy Haupert, 607-280-0889

CEDAR MOUNTAIN CANTEEN

The Cedar Mountain Canteen is hosting a community discussion Tuesday, March 18 from 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm.  Let’s talk about peace and love and wisdom, get to know each other better, and find ways to love and support each other in our beloved community.

Kim Coram, one of the owners of the Cedar Mountain Canteen is a retired federal employee and disabled veteran.  She had the honor and pleasure to work with dedicated, hard working, intelligent people in both jobs and is grateful for their service.   She will be hosting a conversation using inspiration from the book Carry On: Reflections for a New Generation by John Lewis.

HUNGER COALITION MOBIL MARKET

The Hunger Coalition Mobil Market will be using the Cedar Mountain Baptist Church 7765 Greenville Hwy, Cedar Mountain for its monthly food distribution on March 20th, 2:30 pm – 4 pm. This location is temporary and we hope to return to the Cedar Mountain Community Center in April.  Fresh produce, meat, eggs, dairy products, and pantry stables are a few of the many items available.  Everything is free and everyone is welcome.  No questions asked.  We ask that you please bring your reusable bags.

TRANSYLVANIA SHARES SHARING CLUB

March 22 @ 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Join the Cedar Mountain Canteen Employee-owned cooperative, Transylvania Shares sharing club, a NC non-profit and other members of our community as we share a potluck meal, swap seeds, prepare the Canteen food forest for another season of food production, and enjoy conversations, storytelling and community.

BREAD OF LIFE MEALS

The Bread of Life will be distributing full meal kits to go at Studio 276 / Cedar Mountain Moonshine in Cedar Mountain. The meals are free to anyone, and no questions will be asked.  We have two sizes depending on your needs: small kits for a minimum of 2 individuals and large kits for a minimum of 4 individuals. The meal kits include pre-cooked protein, frozen and canned veggies, and uncooked starch.  If anyone needs a meal, we are here for the community. The next distribution will be April 30 from 2:30 p.m. – 4 p.m. and the first Thursday of each month thereafter.

AROUND THE HOUSE by Linda Packer Young

Our Magnolia Tree (bush) is blooming this week.  YEAH! 

The yard will be cleaned up this week.  We wish we were still able to do it.  Jose Gonzales and his helpers do a great job and haul it all away too. 

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