CEDAR MOUNTAIN NEWS FOR THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2026

SEE OFF COMMUNITY CENTER PROGRAM 

Kim Coram CM Canteen, Christy Blakely CM Outpost, Sarah Dearbaugh CM Moonshine

Thank you to the See Off Community Center for the opportunity to share about our Cedar Mountain businesses and the happenings in our community Sunday evening. I’m always proud of what we’ve overcome over the last 6 years, but last night, sitting next to Christy Blakely from the Cedar Mountain Outpost and Kim Coram from the Cedar Mountain Canteen, I’m even more inspired to do better.

It means a lot to be supported by a community that values local voices, small business collaborations and community growth—honored to be part of it. Thanks for the warm welcome, See Off!

Submitted by Sarah Dearbaugh, Cedar Mountain Moonshine

CEDAR MOUNTAIN CANTEEN AND TRANSYLVANIA SHARES HOST A REPAIR CAFE 

Do you have something that needs repaired?  Bring it to the Repair Cafe March 7 at 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm hosted by Transylvania Shares and the Cedar Mountain Canteen.  We are prepared to mend clothing, repair household appliances, furniture, tools...

Are you handy and able to repair things?  We need you to help us staff our clinic.  Everything is free and based on volunteers.

A zero-waste, employee-owned pub, bottle shop and listening room rooted in Transylvania County, North Carolina with community funded arts.  CedarMountainCanteen.com

Everything on earth is supremely valuable. No one and nothing is disposable. You are not disposable.  

CEDAR MOUNTAIN BAPTIST CHURCH GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP

A Grief Share grief support group for people grieving the death of a loved one is starting soon. Please join us on Tuesdays, March 3 - May 26, 2026, at 6:00 pm at Cedar Mountain Baptist Church, 7765 Greenville Hwy. Brevard, NC.

For more information, contact assistantcmbc@gmail.org or call 828-966-4812 or you may visit griefshare.org/groups/286859 to register.

CEDAR MOUNTAIN FRD AUX PANCAKE BREAKFAST

Join us on Saturday, March 14, 2026, for a delicious breakfast at the fire station. Enjoy pancakes, pork and turkey sausage, fresh fruit, apple and orange juice, and hot coffee; served from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Admission is by donation, with all proceeds supporting the Cedar Mountain Fire Rescue Department.

APPALACHIAN CULTURE AT THE CANTEEN

The Cedar Mountain Canteen has long been a center of Appalachian Culture.  Our jam leaders and many of our performers share a profound depth of knowledge.  We have started to collect and share their contributions through words and recordings.  We invite you to visit us and our website to enjoy the depths of community they bring. 

You can visit the information here: https://cedarmountaincanteen.com/appalachian-culture/

HUNGER COALITION DATES

• Former Go Grocery Location 1232 Asheville Highway, Brevard First Thursday of the month 3:30–5:30 PM 

• Champion Park Main Street, Rosman Second Thursday of the month 2:30–4:00 PM

• Public Servants Mobile Market Next to New Adventure Day Care on Gaston Street Third Thursday of the month 3:30–5:30 PM

• Cedar Mountain Community Center 10635 Greenville Highway Third Thursday of the month 2:30–4:00 PM

• Quebec Community Center 1846 Rosman Highway, Lake Toxaway Fourth Thursday of the month 2:30–4:00 PM

CEDAR MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY CENTER RENTAL

To make a reservation, contact Caroline Chambers at 828-290-9662 or explore the details and booking options available at cedarmountaincommunitycenter.com/rental.

BLOOD DRIVE TURNOUT

The Cedar Mountain Fire Rescue Auxiliary Blood Drive had a record of 39 blood donors last Saturday.  Thanks to everyone who donated and those who made it possible.  You have made it possible for someone else to live as a result.

AROUND THE HOUSE by Linda Packer Young

             My honey and I attended the See Off Potluck and community update from several local businesses Sunday night.  Our local businesses have made a dramatic comeback after the long term effects of the pandemic and storm damages.  It wasn’t easy.  In spite of the conflicts and setbacks these folks have endured, they have made a recovery.  We are happy they are up and running. 

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