Celo List, part 2
continuing....
It would have been clever if I had sent the second part first so they would have stacked up nicely, but I didn’t think of that. All the other stuff is in Part 1, just a little way down in your inbox.
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SPACES
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Ashley Rivera
funkybeastly@gmail.com
We’re selling our beautiful 50-acre land in Yancey County for $350,000 1201 simms fork rd. It includes two RVs. We’ve flattened a homesite, and there’s potential for more. Power, septic, and springs run throughout the land. Medicinal herbs, plants, and native trees grow there. A creek runs along the road. It’s a great opportunity for homesteading! Listing here.
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Marilyn Cade
marilyntcade@gmail.com
828.284.0855
House for rent on Mountain Farm. Two story, single bedroom, 1 bath. Heat/cool with minisplits plus wood stove and small propane fireplace in LR . Full kitchen, W/D. $800/month plus utilities.
Partially furnished. Suitable for one person or couple. No children under 12 as it is right next to a pond. Please text any questions.
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Daniela Cely
dcely1107@gmail.com
Hi community! My mom is looking to rent a small place or a room in the area. Her budget is $600 (including electricity and water). She has a full time job, is responsible, clean, keeps to herself and easy going. If you have something coming up or available, please reach out!
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Jake, Rural Reach WNC
704-724-0665
ruralreachwnc@gmail.com
In Search of: RV Parking in a shady, peaceful area. Working professional with an older female hound who stays in while I am at work. I stay in the RV about 4 days a week. Do not necessarily need sewer hook up; just regular electricity and water spigot if possible. Willing to work around the property or pay a reasonable lot fee. Experience with machinery, erosion control, and horticulture.
Please reach out and let's walk the space.
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Olga Ronay
writeolga@gmail.com
Large, sunny place for rent at High Cove. This half of a two-family house and has a big bedroom and bath, nice kitchen, living room, and dining nook. Outdoor space includes a backyard, deck, and stone patio. Carport and laundry, plus lots of storage space in the basement. The High Cove community includes a 55-acre forest preserve, a disc-golf course, and various gathering places. Burnsville, Spruce Pine, Celo, Bakersville, and Penland are 15 - 20 minutes away. Rent is $1200 per month and includes electricity, water, and internet. Partial work trade considered. Available June 1.
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Kathlene Stith
kathlenestith81@gmail.com
828.536.8629
I have a 240 square foot office space for rent that is only four years old. It is in a stand-alone building. It has its own entrance and lots of privacy. Carpeted, heat, dehumidifier. No AC but in a shady spot. No bathroom, but access to one. It could be perfect as an office, writer's space, studio space that revolves around fiber arts, graphic design...etc. Nothing that would ruin the carpet. $215 a month - includes utilities. Available after the first of April 2025. Please contact me with questions.
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HELP WANTED/JOBS
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Mariel Williams
marielwilliams@gmail.com
ISO someone with experience working on iPhones to replace an iPhone 12 Mini battery and fix the charging port. Compressed air isn't going to do it. Folding up a piece of paper and wiggling it around in there may have made things worse...
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Roger Grinnell
chester5@earthlink.net828 284-1521
Wanted: Someone to assist in my garden areas. Would prefer someone who may want to learn about gardening. Thank you.
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Mitchell Giving Gardens (MGG)
info@mitchellgivinggardens.com|
828-385-4496
We are looking for help with a few tasks to keep our garden recovery process moving along!
Moving our shed and putting it on blocks.
Grading work (There is a wet area in the back of the garden and a ditch needs to be cleaned out.)
Looking for referrals for folks you have worked with and are happy with the results.
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OTHER
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Sarah House
sarah@skhpottery.com
The TTT co-op is organizing an order—open to all—from Frontier Co-Op. This is where most of the bulk herbs and spices from the Co-op came from, so it should be familiar!
Use this form: https://forms.gle/JDSpiM6CqX2upaW56
Please order by May 14
There are important details at the top of the form.
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My Pride NC
hello@mypridenc.org
MY Pride Fest Raffle is LIVE!
Support My Pride and win amazing prizes from local artists, makers, and businesses — gift baskets, handmade goods, self-care treats, and more!
Tickets are just $5, and every dollar helps make this year’s Pride Fest joyful, inclusive, and full of love.
You don’t have to be present to win, so grab your tickets, tag your friends, and help us spread the word!
We can’t wait to celebrate with you!
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Kathryn Andre
kathryn@toeriverarts.org
828-765-0520
2026 Toe River Arts Exhibition Proposal application now open
Toe River Arts is accepting proposals for the 2026 exhibition schedule. The Kokol Gallery displays 2D and 3D work and the upstairs Owen Gallery displays only 2D work. The applications will go through a jurying committee in May/June. You will be contacted as to the status of your proposal. Individuals and Groups can apply.
Applications for our 2026 exhibition schedule are now open. The application deadline is Thursday, June 14. Apply here.
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Roger Grinnell
chester5@earthlink.net
828 284-1521
Comfrey Interest
Some of you folks know I have been working with comfrey for ten years or so. I now have a dozen or so new varieties likely the only ones on earth. Anyone interested to see them please advise. They are most if flower at this time, plus several have different leaf forms or colors.
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David Reed
davidreed828@gmail.com
828-545-9056
Acoustic Guitar / advanced-beginner looking to expand skills with others at similar stage in the process of learning to play the guitar. I live in South Toe Valley.
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Jean Van't Hul
jean@mountainbizworks.org
Mountain Bizworks is excited to announce that the Celo Rebuilding Together Grant is open for applications! As part of the Rural Rebuilding Together Grant Program, this fund was created to support small businesses in the Micaville to Busick corridor.
The goal with this grant program is to activate businesses in this corridor knowing that this will benefit the entire community.
The Rural Rebuilding Together Grants program provides direct grant awards to small businesses in business districts that suffered physical damage from Hurricane Helene. The grant is designed to help rebuild and restore unique and diverse local business communities while also helping businesses retain and re-hire the talented people who work for them. Eligible businesses can request up to $25,000 in grant funding to cover costs related to the storm that were not fully covered by insurance or other funding sources.
Application Period: Now through Friday, May 30th
Award Notifications: By Friday, June 13th
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Anna Rasshivkina
(440) 539-3334
anna.nigma@yahoo.com
I am working on a documentary photo project to commemorate what we've lost in Helene and to honor our process of rebuilding. If something dear to you suffered damage would you be willing to lend me an hour of your time to tell me about it and let me take some photos? My goal is a portrait series, but if you prefer not to be in the photos, that is okay. Ideally, I'd like to check back in with you in a year, and return for an updated portrait if/when the space has reached some state of restoration (or if you feel settled into a new space). This project is not for profit, and my ultimate hope would be to display these photos in a local gallery or bookstore. You can find my photos on my Instagram. Please reach out if you’re interested in participating or if you have any questions!
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Ed Seel
seel615@gmail.com
The Rotary Club of Burnsville is searching for three host families for an 11th grade female foreign exchange student from Spain for the 2025 – 2026 school year at Mountain Heritage High School. These are extraordinary young people eager to learn about America and share their own culture with their host family. The host family will need to provide a bedroom with a study space. The student will have health insurance and a $100/month allowance. Each family will have the student for three months. Single parents are welcome to apply for the program and it isn’t necessary to have children in high school. Contact seel615@gmail.com or sandraubong@gmail.com for more information.
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CRITTERS
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Lisa Miller
shineyourluvlight@gmail.com
Tabby Munchkin Kittens
I've got two gray tabby munchkin kittens in need of a forever home starting in a couple weeks. They are both males, and I would love to see them be able to go to a home together. They would do best in a home without other pets, and would need to be indoor cats (due to their stature they are unable to defend themselves well). Negotiable rehoming fee, message if interested. <3
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Marilyn Cade, Mountain Farm
Text 828.284.0855
marilyntcade@gmail.com
FREE baby goats: 3 wethers, disbudded. One each Nubian, Saanen, Alpine. Born Feb. 22. Brush goats, companion, other. Familiar with electric and woven wire fencing. Eating hay, pasture, brush. Available now. Please text. If I do not reply they are gone.
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James Burks
TheBeardedNerd@hotmail.com
828-407-9460
Selling some hand raised roosters for your flock or your pot. $5-10 suggested donation.
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CLASSES/WORKSHOPS
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Moriah Childers
moriahchildersyoga@gmail.com
Yoga for Every Body at CCC
6-7pm on Tuesdays; Donations welcome
Connect with your breath through movement, as a tool to align and focus your body, mind and spirit. This will offer a lot of insights to personalize and improve your practice and well being. All ages, skill levels, and stages of life are welcome. Please bring a mat and any props to assist you.
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Olivia Woodford
omwoodford@gmail.com
Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention Workshop
May 12 – July 2
Every Monday and Wednesday/ 6:45 pm – 7:45 pm
St. Thomas' Episcopal Church, 372 Reservoir Road, Burnsville
FREE to all who are 55+. Tai Chi for Arthritis was developed by medical professionals to increase your strength, flexibility, and fitness. It has been proven to increase balance and reduce your fall risk. It improves relaxation and decreases stress. To register, contact Olivia at omwoodford@gmail.com
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Jennifer Sword/AMY Regional Library
Jennifer@amyrl.org
Digital skills courses AND tech help drop-in times weekly at each AMY library branch! Classes are from 2:00-3:00 pm and tech drop ins, for free one-one-one help with your computer, phone, tablet, documents, apps, etc., are 3-5 pm on the following days of the week: Monday in Spruce Pine, Tuesday in Bakersville, Wednesday in Newland, Thursday in Burnsville.
THIS MONTH ONLY: a $25 Ingles gift card will be given to one random winner at each class. Class attendance includes course materials, refreshments, and an entry to win a free iPad in a drawing at the end of May.
May classes:
May 12-15: Intro to Windows 11
May 19-22: NO CLASS this week; librarian is out of town
May 27-29: Online Privacy & Security
Register online, sign up at your library, call 682-4476, or email jennifer@amyrl.org.
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Alena Applerose, Community Outreach Coordinator at Toe River Arts
Alena@toeriverarts.org
828-765-0520
Outdoor Art Summer Camps for Kids with Anna Early
Celo Community Center Pavilion, 36 Sweet Cider Lane
$300 per participant
Week of June 23: Print and Paint!
Explore printmaking with monotypes and stamping and learn new ways to paint with watercolors and acrylics. Registration Link
Week of July 21: Amazing Animals!
Make clay animals, paper masks, and animal tracks. Express yourself through the eyes of your favorite creatures. Registration Link
Week of July 28: Fun with Fibers!
Dye wool, learn to felt, stamp fabric and sew by hand. Embellish the ordinary and make wearable art! Registration Link
Anna Early enjoys working with kids of all ages as a teaching artist in Mitchell and Yancey County schools and through kids' camps at Penland. Anna has many years in the classroom and holds a Montessori teaching certificate.
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FOOD SERVICES
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Michael Holland
m.oliver.holland@gmail.com
This weeks heat & serve meal:
-Greek lemon chicken soup with bulgar and parsley
-Grilled radicchio and mozzarella salad w/citrus sherry vinaigrette
-Za’atar bread rolls
-Tangerine cake
$20 per meal $5 for dessert.
Pickup at CCC Friday May 16th 4:00-5:00 pm
Order yours today!
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August Wilson
augustdwilson@gmail.com
Bread and Pastries
Find me this Friday, May 16, from 4 - 6 pm at the picnic tables behind the Ohle Building (Celo Community Center). I will be taking the following week off, then I’ll be back again on the 30th.
Pre-orders welcome! Email me and I’ll forward you the week’s menu.
Sourdough and specialty pan-loaves made with local whole grain flours.
A selection of pastries and baked goods such as sweet and savory scones, vegan muffins, savory tartlets.
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SERVICES
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Audio-Visual Production
www.michaelssmithmusic.com
I will be opening my pro-level music recording studio for those seeking the best recordings possible, also video editing, audio-video mastering. If you seek music lessons on guitar, bass, piano, keyboards, orchestration I'm here.
After Helene nearly put me 6-feet under I should have died but surgery saved me. Available starting Mid-June. Need studio musicians? I may have that covered depending on style of music, goals. Multi-instrumentalist, daily film composer, lifetime composer my tool box is loaded. Please contact me through my web to email.
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Keith Ross
keithandlee@ccvn.com
828-678-0351
The Callaway Mountain Rounders offer string band music for weddings, picnics and parties (cocktail or otherwise). The Rounders are Robin Dreyer (banjo), Mark Langner (guitar) and me (fiddle). Book early to guarantee availability.
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Pete’s Trucking, Pete Vlaun
(828)284 9699
Trucking and bobcat service: grading, rock, road bond, and mulch delivery; driveway restoration; excavation; yard cleanup; and tree removal.
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Philip Greco
pgreco@gmail.com
828-423-4377
Hello, I'm an interior residential painter located in Burnsville. I'm clean, professional, reliable, and experienced. Happy to travel around Yancey, Mitchell, and Madison counties. Give me a ring anytime, or drop me an email to plan your next decorating project. Now scheduling for May. Local references available from many happy customers.
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That’s all folks.