CEDAR MOUNTAIN NEWS FOR THURSDAY 6-26-25

FAITH MEMORIAL CHAPEL welcomes folks of all denominations to our services, held on Sundays at 11:00 AM.  We meet only in the summer and have no membership roll, so you won’t feel like a guest.  Each Sunday, we have clergy from different churches that visit us to lead the service and we are blessed to also have great music to accompany the great message!

On June 29th, we welcome The Rev. Dr. Stephen Clyborne. Stephen retired in January 2023, after a distinguished ministry culminating with his service as Senior Pastor at Earle Street Baptist Church in Greenville, South Carolina. Music this Sunday will be provided by the Myra Cordell and Craig Price.

From Earle Oxner earleoxner@me.com

CEDAR MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY CENTER JULY POTLUCK/PROGRAM

Come join us on July 8th for the next Cedar Mountain Community Center Potluck. The program for the evening is “Plan Your Next Staycation In WNC”. There is no need to travel great distances for vacations or quick getaways. Discover the many free and affordable things to see and do in your own backyard. Michael Arrowood, longtime tourism advocate and tour guide, will share tidbits on discovering free and inexpensive activities and destinations just a short drive away. Bring a dish to share by 6:15 pm and the meal will begin at 6:30 pm.

HUNGER COALITION CEDAR MT COMMUNITY CTR

The next food distribution date has changed to Thursday July 24 instead of the 17th due to a conflict.

SOLOMON JONES FAMILY REUNION

The annual Janie and Solomon Jones family reunion will be held July 4 at Noon at the Cedar Mountain Community Center. Covered dish lunch will be followed by story telling, sharing of photos and catching up between cousins. We always welcome any friends interested in joining us for the day. Some good food and good times remembered will be enjoyed by all.  Submitted by Nancy Cadora

THE ROTARY CLUB

The Rotary Club of Cedar Mountain actively supports a number of charitable organizations in Transylvania County and meets at 5:30pm at the Cedar Mountain Community Center on the first and third Mondays of each month.  All area residents are welcome to attend.

RENT THE CENTER

Reservations are going fast now that the Cedar Mountain Community Center is restored to better than ever.  “Thanks” to Hurricane Helene, almost about everything is new and improved.  Call Caroline Chambers at 828-290-9662 for reservations or use https://www.cedarmountaincommunitycenter.com/rental.

AROUND THE HOUSE by Linda Packer Young

Dishwasher saga.  It was ordered May 25th.  But not delivered until June 17th.Thanks to, Kevin, the busiest handyman around, it was finally installed on the 24th after walking around it sitting in the middle of our tiny kitchen for 10 days.  I’m glad we didn’t try to install it.  Even he had to read the directions. 

When I was a little kid we had to boil water to wash dishes.  The only water in the house was from a pump at the end of the sink that brought up cistern water and we got our drinking water from the neighbors.  We are just too spoiled these days.