CEDAR MOUNTAIN NEWS FOR THURSDAY 5-15-24

CEDAR MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY CENTER’

GRAND OPENING

On Tuesday night a potluck and community gathering was held at the center.  It was nice to see folks who we haven’t seen since before Helene and a lot of new faces.

A beautiful job was done restoring and remodeling the interior.  It is spectacular.  Many thanks to president, Clint Owings, who worked relentlessly on the project along with many members from the community. Congratulations on a job well done.

A slide show was presented featuring photos of the flood in Cedar Mountain and how it affected the community.  Photos of the interior of the center were shown during and following the flood which was heartbreaking.  The kitchen with new counters and cabinets, floors and appliances was wonderful to see.  The bathrooms are now for both genders each and one is handicapped accessible.  The new front door is very pleasing and now has an improved ramp for the handicapped.

Our next potluck will be held on Tuesday, June 10th.  Everyone is welcome no matter where you reside.  Come on down, bring a dish to share, and join the fun.  Dishes to share need to be on the serving tables by 6:15 pm

New Front Door and ramp at CMCC

CEDAR MOUNTAIN ROTARY CLUB MEETING

The Cedar Mountain Rotary Club will be meeting at the Cedar Mountain Community Center located at 10635 Greenville Hwy, Cedar Mountain at 5:30 PM, on Thursday May 19th. The speaker at the meeting will be Erin Massey from Shiip (Senior Health Insurance Information Program). Her comments could answer your question on Medicare, Medicaid and Supplemental Insurance. There is a potluck meal following the meeting. For additional information you can contact Cathy Haupert at 607-380-0889

HUNGER COALITION

On Thursday, May 15th, The Hunger Coalition will be back at CMCC from 2:30 - 4:00.  Pick up free food with no questions asked.

Members of the Vision Transylvania class of 2025 will host a fundraiser to benefit the Quebec Community Center's WNCSource Lunch Plus Program. The fundraiser will feature a pair of short documentaries, sponsored by The Historic Toxaway Foundation, about the development of Lake Toxaway and the mid-century revitalization. Following will be an optional discussion and sharing of stories. The event will be held on May 13, 2025, at the Co-Ed Cinema from 6 to 8 PM.  There is a suggested donation of $10 cash at the door and 100% of the proceeds will go to support the Lunch Plus program at the Quebec Community Center. WNCSource also appreciates donations of adult diapers and liquid protein, such as Ensure.

Announcement compliments of Maureen Keate 630-871-7991

CEDAR MOUNTAIN CANTEEN TUESDAY EVENING GOLF LEAGUE

The Cedar Mountain Canteen is hosting a Tuesday evening golf league every Tuesday through the end of June.  All levels are welcome for a relaxed walks around Sherwood Forest Golf Course.

Weekly blind draw 2 person teams with daily and season winners.

Where:  Sherwood Forest Golf Club, 129 Cardinal Rd, Brevard, NC 28718

After play social time and scoring tabulation at the Cedar Mountain Canteen, 10771 Greenville, Hwy, Downtown Cedar Mountain, NC 28718  Fees:  Green Fees = Pull Cart Fees.  $20 for the league plus $1 a week

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SING-ALONG ON JUNE 7

Raise your voice in song at the McGaha Chapel annual summer sing-along on Saturday, June 7.   The Chapel will be open to visitors at 1:30 and the program will begin at 2:30 p.m.  Don’t worry if your skills are not ready for show time, more adept vocalists always carry the tune, sending old favorites echoing through the 1872 structure.  After singing, stick around for a refreshing watermelon social.

Park at the Robin Hood Centre (70 Robin Hood Road, Brevard) or the adjacent barn lot.  Shuttle service to the Chapel will be provided by Sherwood Forest Woodcutters or you can enjoy a short, albeit hilly, walk to the venue.  Shuttle service will begin at 1:45 p.m. and resume after the event.

This free, annual event, born of our neighbor Charlie Burden’s fond memories of nightly mill camp.

 Sing a Long, is now sponsored by the Transylvania County Historical Society, the Cedar Mountain Community, and Sherwood Forest Friends. 

AROUND THE HOUSE Linda Packer Young

It certainly is nice to be home again.  I didn’t kiss the ground this time, but I thought about it.

Our kind neighbor made sure our plants stayed green while we were gone.  Thanks Susan.  Most of them are outside now.  If they die they die.  I managed to keep a geranium going all winter and it looks good so far.  I think the grow light lamp did the trick keeping it going.  My mother used to pull them up, hang’em upside down in the basement and replant them in the Spring.  Somehow it worked for her.  I tried that once and they didn’t make it. 

All did not go well on our trip.  We were traveling toward Knoxville, TN when two guys in a pickup pulled up and yelled that something about the tow bar.  Sure enough one part was dragging the ground.  I managed to secure it with Velcro and we were off again.  There was nothing to do but have me drive the Jeep following the motor home (Infirmary) to Pigeon Forge, TN and then on home two days later.  I was having fun helping my honey change lanes with the motor home.  I’d squeeze over a lane and then slow down so he could pull in front.  That’s teamwork. 

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