CEDAR MOUNTAIN NEWS FOR THURSDAY 8-15-24

FREE FOOD DISTRIBUTION

The Hunger Coalition of Transylvania County food distribution location in Cedar Mountain will be held at the community center Thursday August 15 starting at 3p.  If you or someone you know is struggling to put food on the table, here is good news! They will be distributing food every third Thursday of the month from 3:00pm to 5:00pm. There will be no questions asked. If you know of anyone in need, you can pick up food for them as well.

The center is accepting donations to help cover the cost of the food, and here is a link to their website where you can donate. https://www.cedarmountaincommunitycenter.com/blank.  Please share this information with anyone in need. 

WAR VETERANS IN APPLE PARADE

Any and all war veterans, who would like to be represented and ride in the Apple Festival Parade in Hendersonville on September 2nd, are asked to meet at 12:30p at the lower parking lot at Ingles in Etowah.  Transportation to and from the parade will be provided.  If you have questions please call Charles Holden at 828-243-0748

BLOOD DRIVE

The Cedar Mountain Fire Rescue Dept (CMFRD) 8725 Cascade Lake Road in Cedar Mountain, NC is having a blood drive on Saturday, August 17th at the fire department from 8:30am – 12:30pm.  Come give the gift of life. Make your appointment at https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/donation-time.  Walk-Ins are welcome if time permits.

CEDAR MOUNTAIN RESIDENT

Nanthana Tanamayi Vaiyapuri

Hi, community members. I'm Tanamayi, and I'm competing to become an Ultimate Explorer. I think I'm the only contestant from the Cedar Mountain and Brevard area. Some of you know me very well, and some of you don't. I've uploaded some pictures to show a glimpse of my life explorations in the link. I'd appreciate your vote, and if you could share with your friends, that would be great. Without your support, I can't win this contest. Thank you! https://ultexplorer.org/2024/nanthana-vaiyapuri.  My profile is already displayed in the contest link so people can verify my life explorations and vote.

The Ultimate Explorer is always looking for their next wilderness adventure. They love the thrill of exploring new places and the peace of being in nature. But they also prioritize preservation, so they always tread lightly and leave nothing but footprints. They want to protect the land for future generations to come.

ROCKY HILL BAPTIST CHURCH

Homecoming will be held at Rocky Hill Baptist Church on Sunday, August 25 at 10:30.  The Rev. Ralph Lee will bring the message after special music and then a covered dish meal will be served at the Family Life Center.  Please join us!

CEDAR MOUNTAIN BAPTIST CHURCH

Starting on August 27, 2024 at Cedar Mountain Baptist Church, every Tuesday evening from 6:00-7:30P discover how God can help you turn your sorrow into joy through the Grief Share program. Register by phone at 828-966-4812 or online at griefshare.org/groups/238534

BARN SALE

Sherwood Forest Women's Workshop Biannual Barn Sale will be held on Saturday, September 14th from 9a to 3p, rain or shine. Unique items at bargain prices will be available for purchase. All proceeds benefit local nonprofits.

CONDOLENCES

Irvin Cathy of Candler, NC passed away August 5.  His widow JoAnn Wickcliff Cathy was a long time resident of Cedar Mountain.  Her late parents were Annie and J.R. Wickcliff.  Her brother Bob Wickcliff lives in Cedar Mountain on the family home place.

CHRISTINE’S CORNER by Christine Pace

          Another great 3-day gourd event is over, until next year.  Having begun this August event 17 years ago, with the help of my good friend Marianne Barnes, of Greenville, SC, it is time for me to step down as host.  Marianne stepped down following a 3-year hiatus due to Covid, and was replaced by an energetic, brilliant & talented local named Lisa Mohr.  She is now the contact person for this and any future “Mountain Gourd Gatherings” and hosts the “patch” of gourd art enthusiasts who meet once a month in Brevard.  To contact Lisa you may email her at mountaingourdgathering@gmail.com

             Gathering at the Family Life Center (next to Rocky Hill Baptist Church) all but the 1st year, where we met at the Cedar Mountain Community Center, next year’s location may change.  This gathering consisting of several classes, fun Make ‘n Takes, finished art on display and for sale, will still go on the 2nd week in August!     

Many thanks to Tim & Sheryl Scott of Front Porch Gourds for providing thousands of thick, already-cleaned gourds at our event!  Coming all the way from Kentucky, they love visiting our area of the Western NC Mountains.

              My love for gourd art continues.  My body says “slow down” and I am.  I look forward to seeing you at next year’s “Mountain Gourd Gathering”.

FLEA MARKET SEPTEMBER 14

        My next project is the annual fall community flea market which will happen on Saturday, September 14th.  A new twist is planned, whereas there will be 4 local flea markets on this same day!  Besides the Cedar Mountain Community Center which I host along with Candy Gray & Linda Packer Young, the Canteen will hold one, as well as Sherwood Forest’s huge Robin Hood Barn, and the See-Off Community Center.  This will be advertised.

        There will be food offered at each venue too so you can plan your whole day visiting each flea market without having to leave to grab a bite.  Though we do have great places to sit down & eat here in Cedar Mountain as well.

        The Cedar Mountain Community Center will open first, at 6:00am, with a breakfast biscuit, coffee or juice offered at $3.00 per plate.  We’ll have between 24-26 families/tables on which to find your next treasure!  If you want to rent a table to sell your items (no live animals, smokes or alcohol please) contact me at: chris_p_artist@yahoo.com. A table and chairs are provided at a fee of $20.  First come, first serve!  We’ll have time to set up prior to our flea market.

AROUND THE HOUSE by Linda Packer Young

I’ve been busy around the outside of the house.  My mossary desperately needed a lot of attention.  That invasive Japanese Stiltgrass is very determined to take over the yard.  Most of it has been eliminated from the mossary but I saw lots of tiny new ones.  It is an annual but it has obviously reseeded itself for next year.  I sat on the ground not thinking about the recent rain and completely soaked my jeans.  That was “cool”.

A cute Eastern Newt appeared while I was weeding so of course I had to photograph it.