CEDAR MOUNTAIN NEWS FOR THURSDAY 9-18-25

TRANSYLVANIA SHARES FREE REPAIR CAFE

Are you handy and love fixing things? We need your help to support our repair clinic! Everything we do is free and volunteer-based. We’re here to mend clothing, fix sewing machines, and repair household appliances, furniture, and tools. Whether you have a broken blender or skills with a screwdriver, the WNC Repair Cafe is all about neighbors helping neighbors and reducing waste.

The Cedar Mountain Canteen and Transylvania Shares are partnering with WNC Repair Cafe to bring fix-it clinics to Transylvania County. Our first clinic is on Saturday, September 20th, from 4:30pm to 7:30 pm at the Cedar Mountain Canteen. No reservations are needed—just show up! Don’t forget to join us for the potluck too.

We’re looking for volunteers who can repair furniture, tools, and appliances, or sew and mend. If you have these skills and are willing to donate your time, we’d love to hear from you. A good ratio of volunteers to participants is crucial for a successful event, and we welcome volunteers of all skill levels. If you’re interested, please email Transylvania Shares at TransylvaniaShares@gmail.com. Thank you for being part of this effort. Everything on this earth is incredibly valuable—nothing is disposable!

SEE OFF COMMUNITY CENTER

Our First Aid/CPR/AED training session will take place at the community center this coming Saturday (9/20) from 10 am - 12 Noon.   This training may help YOU save the life of someone you love.  We currently have about 18 people signed up to attend, but no signup is necessary if you want to come.

Please join us for our September potluck on Sunday, 9-21-25.  Wendy Manner will be giving us an update on the Pucker Up Berry Farm after it’s original location sustained severe damage from Hurricane Helene.

Bring a friend and your dish to share at 5:30pm and we’ll socialize a bit before eating at 6pm.  Paula and Doug Poad will host this potluck.  Bring your own plates and utensils if you wish.  It reduces our contributions to the landfill.  See you there.  Everyone is welcome. 

CEDAR MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY CENTER SURVEY

As you know the Cedar Mountain Community Center sustained significant damage because of Hurricane Helene.  With support from our wonderful community and grant funding we have been able to rebuild the center, adding some great new features.  We would like to take this opportunity to hear from you about how you would like the CMCC to better serve our residents.  We have a short Survey for the CMCC website that we would like everyone to complete; it only takes a few minutes!  Go to http://cedarmountaincommunitycenter.com and click on “Take the 2025 CMCC Community Survey”

CROCKPOT COOK-OFF

 The Annual Cedar Mountain Crockpot Cook-off will be held on Saturday September 27 at 6:00PM.  Bring your favorite crock-pot dish to compete for 1^st, 2^nd, and 3^rd place of the coveted Award Bowls.  Come enjoy sampling and voting for your favorite dish.  There is a $5 donation to participate. 

 FLEA MARKET

The Cedar Mountain Community Center will be hosting a Flea Market on 10/4/25 from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm.  Tables are $10, to reserve a table please contact Heidi Johnson by text at 206-200-9681 or email at: iamlonewolf147@hotmail.  Setup will begin on Friday 10/3/25 from 3:00 to 5:00 pm and at 7:00 am on Saturday 10/4/25; all items must be removed from the building by 2:00 pm.

THE CEDAR MOUNTAIN CANTEEN, located down the street from the Community Center, will also be hosting a Flea Market on 10/4/25 from 10:00 – 12:00P.

CHILDREN’S DOG SHOW 

Join us on 10/12/25 for a fun-filled afternoon as kids showcase their beloved canine companions in a friendly competition! Registration begins at 1:00 PM, and the show starts at 2:00 PM.  All breeds and mixed breeds are welcome – 1^st, 2^nd, and 3^rd prizes will be awarded for each category: best tricks, most obedient, longest ears, tallest, smallest, wiggliest tail, best kisser, most spots, longest coat, longest tail, dog and handler look alike, best costume, and pee-wee classes.  Entry fee is $1.00 for each class with a maximum at $5.00.  Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. All proceeds benefit the CMCC.

CEDAR MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY CENTER BBQ FUNDRAISER 

The annual BBQ fundraiser will be held on Tuesday October 14 at 6:00 pm.  Pulled pork plate with beans, slaw, bread, drink, & cookie will be served. $15 for pork plate, eat-in or take-out.

BLOOD DRIVE

A blood drive is scheduled for Saturday, October 18, 2025 at the Cedar Mountain Fire Rescue Dept.  8:30am to 12:30pm.  Appointments are necessary.  Walk-ins are welcome if time permits.

RENT THE CENTER        

Please call Caroline Chambers at 828-290-9662 for reservations or use https://www.cedarmountaincommunitycenter.com/rental.

AROUND THE HOUSE by Linda Packer Young

Well, this past week has been quite an ordeal but my honey is home again and we are glad for that.  He did have a TIA (minor stroke).  He was transported to Transylvania RH last Friday evening, and then sent to Mission HCA on Sat morning for an MRI which he didn’t get till Friday.  I can’t express our feelings about that in this context.

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