CEDAR MOUNTAIN NEWS FOR 5-21-26
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CEDAR MOUNTAIN MOONSHINE
Music & Moonshine is back every Friday from 6–8 PM at Cedar Mountain Moonshine! Come hang out with us for live local music, food truck deliciousness and a community of good friends and neighbors all summer long! CDRMTN Coffee Bar has new summer Hours!
•Closed Monday and Tuesdays
•Wednesday & Thursday: 9AM–1PM Double Punch Loyalty Card Days!
•Friday–Sunday: 9AM–3PMThe Coffee Bar will stay open during Music & Moonshine events on Fridays!
Thanks for supporting our Cedar Mountain small businesses!
CEDAR MOUNTAIN FIRE ANNUAL BBQ
Our annual barbecue will be held on Saturday May 23rd from 11 am – 2 pm. A pulled pork sandwich plate will be served with baked beans, slaw, beverage and a cookie for dessert. Donation is $15.00 per plate or carton of BBQ. All proceeds benefit the fire department and help buy needed equipment.
CEDAR MOUNTAIN CANTEEN TRIVIA NIGHT
The Canteen is now hosting Trivia every other Wednesday evening at 6:30 pm starting May 27th. All are welcome.
The Cedar Mountain Canteen Appalachian Cultural Center is hosting a fundraiser for the Junior Appalachian Musicians Saturday May 23rd starting at 2 pm.
A bluegrass jam will be at 2 pm and wrap up at 4 pm. All are welcome to join in.
At 4 pm Transylvania Shares will host a pork belly BLT and fixings dinner as a fundraiser for their organization. Vegan options will be available too. This is a zero-waste dinner. Please bring your own reusable place settings if possible.
At 4:30 there will be a dance board building workshop, where kids can help build their own dance board for flat footing and clogging. Let’s dance!
Followed by the JAM Staff Band. JAM Kids will take the stage next at 5:30 pm Back due to popular demand, we will close out the evening with a performance from the Cedar Mountain All Stars.
All tips from the day will be donated to Junior Appalachian Musicians. Come out and support our youth musicians! This is what a coop is all about!
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BLOOD DRIVE
Give the gift of life. A blood drive is scheduled for Saturday, June 13 from 8:30 am 12:30 pm at the Cedar Mountain Fire Rescue station. Please mark your calendars. You are needed. Please call the Red Cross at 1-800-733-2767 for appointment
CROCKPOT COOK-OFF
Get ready to put your culinary creativity on display! The highly anticipated Crockpot Cook-off is coming up on Saturday, June 20th, at 6:00 PM, and it's going to be held at the Cedar Mountain Community Center. Bring your absolute best Crockpot recipe – whether it's a hearty stew, a sweet casserole, or a unique appetizer, we want to taste it! The setup time is at 5:00 PM, so come early to get your masterpiece ready. There will be awards given for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place, so prepare to compete! Come enjoy tasting and voting for your favorite dish. It's only a $5 donation to participate, and all the proceeds will directly benefit the Cedar Mountain Community Center, so come join the fun, support your community, and maybe even win a prize!
HUNGER COALITION FOOD DISTRIBUTION SCHEDULE
Former Go Grocery Location 1232 Asheville Highway, Brevard 1st Thursday of the month 3:30–5:30 PM
Champion Park Main Street, Rosman 2nd Thursday of the month 2:30–4:00 PM
Public Servants Mobile Market Next to New Adventure Day Care on Gaston Street 3rd Thursday of the month 3:30–5:30 PM
The Cedar Mountain Community Center food distribution location has been moved to Cedar Mountain Baptist Church on the 3rd Thursday of the month 2:30–4:00 PM
The Hunger Coalition in Upper Transylvania County has moved from the Quebec Community Center to the Lake Toxaway Community Center due to the availability of parking. It is held the 4th Thursday of the month 2:30–4:00 PM
SHERWOOD FOREST FRIENDS PRESENTS THE 2026 SUMMER SERIES
July 11: From the Mountains to the Hollers – The Rich Culture of the Southern Appalachians
7 p.m. in the Robin Hood Barn. This interactive program will feature a short film and talk by filmmaker and Center for Cultural Preservation director, David Weintraub. Hear three oral histories of mountain elders: a Cherokee elder, a fifth generation moonshiner, and an African-American minister. 7 p.m. in the Robin Hood Barn Admission is free! Wine and water will be available for donation beginning at 6:30 p.m.
July 18: Richard Smith in Concert 7 p.m. in the Robin Hood Barn Internationally acclaimed guitarist Richard Smith returns with a solo repertoire that spans from up tempo barn burners to swing standards, the classics to pop, and traditional fiddle tunes to Sousa marches. If you were lucky enough to catch him here in 2024, you know he’ll offer a showcase of finger-picking virtuosity and versatility. Admission is free! Wine and water will be available for donation beginning at 6:30 p.m.
July 25: Former CIA analyst and author Craig Gralley 7 p.m. in the Robin Hood Barn. Gralley will reveal what he learned while writing PARI: An Untold History of Spacemen and Spies. Discover why some call PARI, the Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute, and the greatest secret of Western North Carolina. Admission is free! Wine and water will be available for donation beginning at 6:30 p.m.
August 1: Appalachian Broom Making 7:00 p.m. in the Robin Hood Barn. Discover the ancient art of tying natural fiber brooms with artisan Bruce Tuxhorn. Learn about the unique weaving patterns of attaching fibers stalks onto unique handles to create functional and beautiful sweepers, cobbers, and hearth brooms. Admission is free! Wine and water will be available for donation beginning at 6:30 p.m.
At each program you can purchase raffle tickets to win a big basket of goodies from local merchants and artisans. You can also bid on some unique experiences and items at our silent auction at each program.
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BLOOD CANCER UNITED FUNDRAISER
Many in Cedar Mountain and beyond have been touched personally by cancer. One of our community members, Deb Hincewic is fighting back. This is her story: In November, after two weeks of symptoms, she had a life-changing diagnosis: non-Hodgkin's Mantle Cell Lymphoma. As a lifelong caregiver, Deb never imagined she would be the patient. Deb was hiking, playing Pickleball, Mah Jongg, golfing and living a full, active life until cancer threw her a curveball. There are others in our community fighting their own personal battles with cancer which is why I am participating in a 3 day bike tour to raise money for Blood Cancer United, formerly known as the Leukemia and Lymphoma Foundation. Today, thanks to innovative treatments and services our friends afflicted have real hope. Research and new therapies are changing lives. .
Deb is very active in Cedar Mountain and has many close ties to the CM community. She plays golf with the ladies at Sherwood Forest. She played Mah Jongg at the community center. She and her husband Mike were active volunteers in the Cedar Mountain community helping in the clean up efforts after Helene. They also regularly attend the music events at the Canteen and the Distillery.
The financial burden on those with cancer is real—travel expenses, insurance premiums, and exorbitant medication costs. Many families need help just to stay in the fight. Please donate any amount you can to help in this fight. Click on the link below to donate today. On behalf of blood cancer patients everywhere I thank you for your support!
HELP WANTED.
The Green River Preserve is looking for cooks. Please contact Catherine at (704) 576-6446 if interested.
CEDAR MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY CENTER RENTAL
To make a reservation, contact Caroline Chambers at 828-290-9662 or explore the details and booking options available at cedarmountaincommunitycenter.com/rental.
AROUND THE HOUSE by Linda Packer Young
I recently put out a plea for native and/or perennial plants that anyone would like to share on Nextdoor. A wonderful lady from Connestee has shared 3 different natives which I am delighted with. Thanks Delores they are a welcome addition to my garden.
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