CEDAR MOUNTAIN NEWS FOR THURSDAY 9-25-25

REPAIR CAFE 

Transylvania Shares, a sharing library, hosted a repair cafe in collaboration with WNC Repair Cafe and the Cedar Mountain Canteen. Community members came together to repair broken items for attendees. A highlight was the restoration of a 4-year-old's favorite jellyfish night light, bringing her great joy. Sewing machines, clothing, an antique radio, and other devices were also skillfully fixed by the many volunteers, leaving them in better condition than before. Most importantly, it was an opportunity to meet new neighbors and strengthen community bonds. Another repair cafe will be scheduled soon! 

CEDAR MOUNTAIN CANTEEN

HELENE STORYTELLING

Share your stories about Helene at the Canteen Friday September 26 at 6:30 pm or come and listen.  As we near the one year anniversary of Hurricane Helene we hold in our hearts the love and community we experienced and continue to experience.  The Canteen would not be open if it wasn’t for all the volunteer labor, help and donations our community provided and continues to provide.  We still have a lot to do to get back to where we were.  We want to take a moment and celebrate how far we have come in the past year because of our community.

We are hosting an evening of storytelling on September 26th and a community potluck.  We will be recording the stories (unless you don't want it recorded) and will share them on our Canteen TV station.  Please join us as we celebrate the strength and love of our precious village.

              With deep gratitude, The Cedar Mountain Canteen.

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 in the tasting. 

 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.

CEDAR MOUNTAIN POST MISTRESS

Dana Denton, our Post Mistress for Cedar Mountain for the last 20 + years is retiring at the end of this month! The community is doing a drop in for her at the Community Center on September 30 from 4-5:30. Cake will be served as we all wish her all well in retirement.

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 is set for Tuesday, October 14, at 6:00 PM. Enjoy a pulled pork plate with beans, slaw, bread, a drink, and a cookie. Plates are $15 each, available for 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.

SHERWOOD FOREST MEN’S GOLF LEAGUE

The Sherwood Forest Men’s Golf League concluded its summer season with awards for league champion, along with 2nd and 3rd place.   The Men’s league is developmental in nature, inviting all levels of play and age groups.   Approximately 25 members play team and individual games year round on Wednesday.  All are invited to come out anytime and enjoy meeting some new golf friends! Pictured left to right (Tim Johnston 2nd, Rick Havron Club Champion, and Roger Bryan 3rd)

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

Last Thursday brought the most delightful surprise. Richard (Honey) and I went to Falls Landing to celebrate our 4th wedding anniversary, and after being seated, we noticed several members of our church nearby. Among them was Rev. Jean Rowe, the minister who married us. She came over to our table, and when she learned why we were there, she asked if we’d like to renew our vows. Naturally, we said yes and renewed our vows right then and there. As the group prepared to leave, they surrounded our table and sang "Happy Anniversary" to us. It was such a magical and memorable evening. Thank you, everyone—it truly was an exceptional evening.

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