Lit Fest & More
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-Robin, 828-284-8823
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EVENTS
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Jean McLaughlin
jeanwmclaughlin@gmail.com
Mica Gallery (37 N. Mitchell Ave., Bakersville, NC) invites you.
Muffins and Mimosas
Sunday, August 25, 9am to noon
Please join friends and newcomers for Mica's annual summer event. “Muffins and Mimosas” coincides with the Penland Benefit Auction weekend and is a fun gathering not to be missed.
Speckled Dog Platter Drawing
August 23-September 5
Robbie Bell of Speckled Dog Pottery is celebrating his 60th birthday with a special two week in-gallery opportunity. With any Mica Gallery purchase between August 23 through September 5, you may enter a drawing for one of Robbie's new carved platters. Help us cheer on Robbie's 60th on September 5 with his birthday gesture of gift-giving. The drawing will take place at 5pm on September 5th.
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Ron Greene
events@rlgreene.net
Join us on Thursday, August 22 for Music at Maple's 4th Thursday themed event. About 15 local musicians will be singing songs about "The American West", starting at 6:00p. Admission is by sliding scale $5-$10. Come early for a good seat and to enjoy Susan's light supper items and/or treats. This will be the last themed event of the year, though we still have several concerts and an open mic in future months.
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Carolina Mountains Literary Festival
chaircmlitfest@gmail.com
The Carolina Mountains Literary Festival in Burnsville, NC will be September 5-7, 2024. The Festival begins on Thursday night with a free-for-all-ages performance by Cornbread and Tortillas. All day Friday and Saturday, 25 authors give free readings and discussions. Saturday night's Keynote with Angeline Boulley in conversation with Annette Saunooke Clapsadle requires registration ($25). 3-hour writing workshops in fiction, memoir, nonfiction and poetry require registration ($35). Go to cmlitfest.net to see the schedule, donate and volunteer.
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Kiesa Kay
programs@pioneerlife.org
828 357 7434
Firearms Through History
with a special appearance by Annie Oakley
Aug 24, 2024, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Center for Pioneer Life 134 Joe Young Rd, Burnsville
Ever wonder what the early settlers carried as they carved out homes in the Toe River Valley? Or what weapons were used by local men to fight the Civil War? Join Author and Historian Michael C. Hardy for a discussion and demonstration about historic firearms. There will be a special demonstration by Miss Annie Oakley, who stayed in Asheville, taught a shooting school in Blowing Rock, and hunted in East Tennessee. Link to Register
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Cherokee planting traditions in the Appalachian mountains will be the topic of Elaine Dellinger's History Happy Hour on Tuesday, September 3, at 6 pm. Learn about medicinal plants and food sources, too. Free, with free snacks from Bubba's Restaurant. Link to Register
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Brad Spivey
BuenLoboCafe@gmail.com
208-4168
Taco night Friday August 30th at The Appalachian food lab! (25 blue bonnet lane)
Live music, Organic homemade corn tortillas, wild mushroom or local beef fillings, A2 grass-fed Organic aged cheddar cheese, Ramp sauerkraut, Peach/Chanterelle cobbler w/ Autumnberry/PawPaw coconut ice cream, Black trumpet cashew queso :-)
Join my email list to get details and updates.
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April Henkel
(850) 228-1228
Dementia Caregivers Support Group Meeting - Thursday, August 22nd at 2pm, at Compassionate Care of WNC. A support group is a safe place where emotions about caregiving, even ones that are really hard, can be shared and validated with people who understand. Find support at this monthly gathering on the 4th Thursday at 2pm. Click here for more info or contact April Henkel, group leader. New friends always welcome!
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Melanie Risch
melanierisch@gmail.com
Pottery Seconds and Yard Sale
Sarah Matesz, Melanie Risch, and friends.
Saturday August 24, 10am-5pm, 308 Nichols St (right in town).
We’re having another discount pottery yard sale! We’ll have majorly discounted seconds and pots that have just been on the shelf a bit too long. Help us make room for new work while getting some sweet deals! And some plants in the garden will be available to dig too.
Check out our Facebook event for more details or info about changes due to weather.
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Brad Spivey
ZeroAcresFarm@gmail.com
208-4168
Yancey county mush club gathering this Sunday the 25th!
Meet at woody ridge trail head (end of shuford creek rd) @ 2pm. All are welcome. Free of charge. Join my email list for details and updates.
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Alena Applerose
alena@toeriverarts.org
Music In the Mountains 2024
Saturday, September 14 at Homeplace Beer Company and Hog Hollow Pizza. This year's honoree is local music legend Terry McKinney and will feature performances by MC Suzannah Park, Travis Stuart & Friends, White Rock Revival and Appalachian Performing Arts. Suggested donation of $15 but no one will be turned away.
Sign up early for one of the limited-enrollment workshops: Harmony Singing with Suzannah Park, Banjo with Travis Stuart, Fiddle with William Ritter. Workshops are $35 per person and will run from 2-3:30.
Find more information and workshop registration here.
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Alena Applerose
alena@toeriverarts.org
November 2024 Toe River Arts Studio Tour participation applications are open and due September 2, 2024.
Join us as we welcome the approximately 2,000 visitors who generally come to our area just to experience the wonder of visiting artist studios and collecting directly from the artists. Register here: STUDIO TOUR - Toe River Arts
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Ron Abraham
ronabrahams60@gmail.com
There will be a potluck on Tuesday, August 20th at 6:00pm in the pavilion at CCC for the Yinhars – Michael, Smadar, Gaviel and two of his children, and Yehudit and her husband Ingmar. Please bring your own plates, glasses, dinnerware, drinks and a dish to pass. This is in celebration of Michael's 70th birthday. Please pass the word.
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Keith Ross
keithandlee@ccvn.com
828-678-0351
What: Old Time Jam
Where: The Center for Pioneer Life, Joe Young Rd
When: 2-4 PM on Sunday, August 25.
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Sylvia Archer
archerglass@hotmail.com
828-284-6032
Yancey Humane Society is holding a Walk and Wagathon September 21st at Cane River Park. 9-12 AM. Sign up to walk, gather some sponsors, and support the good work at our shelter. Register and download your pledge form at www.yanceyhumanesociety.org
All ages (and breeds)are welcome. $10- a lap (suggested). This is going to be FUN! Email or text me with questions.
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Lori Johnson
Loribrookjohnson@gmail.com
Double Dutch Club for adults
Wednesday August 21 at 5:30 pm.
Email me for location
No experience necessary. This is a jumping club for adults who want to double Dutch, de-stress in a safe environment, get some exercise in a supportive group, and learn to play again. The aim of the group is community and play rather than strictly skill. I hope you will join us.
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Deborah Louis
deb@northmountains.org
Scrabble is on! First meeting Monday evening 19th at my house in Little Swirzerland, 6pm til two games are over. If you haven't already, let me know if you'd like to come or be added to the list for future notices.
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Andy Laws
simplescapecontracting@gmail.com
During the month of October, Simple Pleasures Farm will host the Hallows-Fling every Friday night!
This is a 9-hole glow-in-the-dark disc golf course that’s full of frightening fun. Scare house (barn), apple bobbing, and demonstrations of hanging tobacco for those not so interested with disc golf.
$15 per guest with reservations needed. Will give directions to farm once reserved. Hot chocolate and candy for the kiddos (who should be at least 10-12 years of age for the scare house) Email with questions or to make reservations.
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Rosie Gregory
rosiebright585@gmail.com
617 721 2659
Sparking Curiosity School is hosting two events coming up in September.
We will be having a 'buy a plate' fundraiser 9/12 at 6pm. We are raising money to build our indoor school space! If we raise $5k then we will be loaned $5k to match it!
September Day Camp!
9/17- 9/20, hours 10:30 a.m. -5:30 p.m. Lunch provided.
The overall theme of this camp is Change and Transformation, as the seasons change so do we. We welcome homeschool children for the entire day as well as kids attending after their school day is done. Contact me for the location, and if you have any questions, a text leading up to a call is great.
And you can always check our website: sparkingcuriosityschool.org
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STUFF
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Janet Sperling
Sperlgirl@gmail.com
941-650-6362
We are selling our white Ford 150 pickup truck with 116,000 miles. AC works great, tires good had it fully serviced at East Yancey Auto at 115,000 miles. Runs terrific but minor dents and warn interior. Asking $2,500.
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Sera Deva
Seradeva88@gmail.com
828.208.0220
Looking to purchase a baby hiking backpack (like, to carry the baby in while hiking, not to have a baby carry 🤷♀️). The smaller the better. Let me know if you have one laying around!
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John Lara
entkwest@aol.com
828/467-2859
For Sale: 2014 very nice top of the line Chrysler Town and Country Van with sunroof, factory Bluetooth player, heated seats and steering wheel, trailer hitch, blind spot and back up sensors, stow and go seats, luggage rack, new tires, etc. New starter. It is a great running van in beautiful condition. White. No pets and smoke free. 160K miles. Price reduced from $9,750 to $9,250 or best offer. Text me for pictures or see on Marketplace.
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Taylor
828-620-4723
We have a crushed 5'8' trailer that needs to go. If you want it for scrap metal come get it.
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Leigh Wilkerson
blueridge714@gmail.com or 678-0329 text
Looking for a few things:
clean and still-springy foam mattress pad, any size.
large pottery plant pots, neutral colors
kneeling-style desk chair
Share a pic, where you are and your asking price if you have items you want to clear out. Thanks so much!
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Julia Hudson
juliahudsonriver@gmail.com
Text (404) 484-4667
We’re missing a few household items. Thought I would ask here if anyone has any of these things that they don't use or need anymore, before I buy them at a store.
A cast iron pan
A metal spatula
Ceramic cooking pot (or any good pot)
Sharp kitchen knives
A glass plate(s) and/or bowl(s) (or ceramic plate and/or bowl not painted with lead paint)
A plug in fan
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Meredith Klein
lichenschool@gmail.com
828-284-3320
I’m looking for Snowball Bush (Latin: Viburium Opulus roseum).
Also, my folks are looking for purple leafed Azalea (Azalea purpurea, Shiraz, Crimson queen, Little John, etc)
If anyone has these for sale locally, please let me know. Thanks!
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Jonathan Polgar
jonathanpolgar@gmail.com
Hisense 55" flat screen tv. The "smart" part of the smart TV doesn't work, but it could be connected to a computer with an HDMI cable. No stand, but has mounting holes on the back to be mounted on a wall or a separate stand. FREE. If no reply, it's gone.
Seeking a compound bow to learn some archery. I'm right handed and 6' tall. If you have one sitting around that's cheaper than a new one, I can buy it from you.
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Alena Garashi
a.applerose@gmail.com
Free for the taking: insulated cooler bags and reusable freezer packs. Since my infusion drug has to be refrigerated and comes in the mail I have amassed quite a collection of these two items. I hate to throw them away when they can be used.
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Wyle Fox
Call or text 828-208-7100
Seasoned firewood for sale. All mixed hardwood. Ready for delivery.
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Rhea Ormond
rhearoseo@yahoo.com
828 284-7828
I am searching for a cider press to borrow or rent as I have 100s of apples. I will pay to rent with cash and or cider.
Free: 5 gallon white buckets with lids.
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Gred
gredgross@gmail.com
I need a small amount of refractory cement to rebuild the brick arch on the pizza oven a the Celo Community Center. Anyone have some to spare or sell?
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Michael Minor
mkminor@gmail.com
Universal ladder rack, no bolts. Pictures available. $35
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Jeff Goodman
jeffgoodmanhuman@gmail.com
Some people who wanted Katie Berstein's beautiful Festatoa 2024 t-shirts weren't able to get them. I'm going to try to do another run. Please indicate using the link below what you would like me to order. Shirts will be $20 each, and you'll pay via Venmo to @Jeff-Goodman-14. When they are ready, I'll notify you, and I'll bring them to the TTT food co-op in Celo for pick-up.
Please use this form to order. If you have trouble with the form, you can email me your order. You can get one even if you weren’t at the festival!
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Edson Seel
828 231-8143
Anderson Storm Door window insert 31"x84". One corner was damaged in shipping, but it would be perfect for a cold frame, etc. Free to a good home, otherwise will head to the convenience center. You haul, text for directions. If I don't reply, it's spoken for.
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Kevin Maxwell
kevin.maxwell@netzero.net
Craftsman 12" Bandsaw, 3 blades, $40
Assorted Tiling Tools $30: 4 Notched Trowels, Tile Leveling wedges & tool spacers, etc.
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Ron Abraham
ronabrahams60@gmail.com
For sale:
21" LG TV model# 22LF4520 with remote. $25
Edenpure quartz heater with remote - 1500 watts – $100
Germguardian small tower fan model AC5000E - 3 speed with UV option – $20
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Bryan Minto
bryan@conanicut sheepworks.com
Lotsa things for sale.
Furniture: iron upholstered chairs, wicker sofa, wood coffee table
Gear: exercise bike, inversion table
Household: floor lanterns, painted tray, meditation pillow, pendant light chandelier, 6L coffee/tea urn
Doghouses, dog/chicken run fence panels
Washing machine
Click here for full list with links to pictures.
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Sandra Gates
704-651-2871
Multiple pieces of musical equipment for sale. Everything is in good or better shape.
Band Equipment for sale
Behringer Powered Mixer - PMP 6000 - 1600 watts - $500
Behringer Speakers with stands - B215XL - 15” woofer - 1000 watts - $200 each
4 Nady Starpower SP1 microphones - $30 each
2 Shure SM57 microphones - $80 each
Peak music stand - heavy duty - collapsible - $30
Instruments for Sale
Conn Constellation Trumpet - about 65 years old - chromed - with case - $600
Alvarez acoustic guitar - model # 5022 - with hard shell case - $700
Martin D-28 - 1970s - $3000
Lida 5 String Banjo - enclosed back - $300
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Connie Young
simplycyoung@yahoo.com
704-792-8533 prefer text please (pick up in Burnsville square)
Camera equipment for sale. Mostly Nikon. Camera, lenses, flash, flash controllers, bags, etc.
Beautiful classic white Wedgwood Bone China with Platinum trim (Carlyn). Many pieces. I “inherited” these beautiful China pieces when we bought our home furnished. I already had my mother’s China, that is very similar. This would also make a wonderful gift!
Complete list of everything is here.
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Katey Schultz
katey13@hotmail.com or text 828-688-3109
More toys for sale; clean, w/ new batteries:
Child's ukulele (poor quality but works), Interactive Electric Guitar, Little Tikes drum; $20 for all
Ages 3-5 bike helmet, elbow/knee pads; $8 for all
2 grocery bags full of large bamboo various shaped blocks; bamboo sticks 'n' tubes geometric building set, excellent condition; ages 2-6, $10 for all
12" moving parts, talking Buzz Lightyear w/ laser blade, like new; $10
Kids Camp Set (sleeping bag, tent); $10
17" metal Tonka dump truck, good condition, ages 2+; $5
Large amount of kinetic sand stored in a Rubbermaid bin w/ lid; $15
Child's swing w/ protected chains & eye screws, brand new; $5
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SPACES
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Ellie Richards
724 612 2602
Tiny house near Penland available for rent, month to month. Text for photos and info, thanks!
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Sael
info@saelmusic.com
Hi Celo! I am moving to the area this Fall after visiting many times and looking for a space for me and my 1.5 year old daughter. I would love to live with or near earthy, loving people, whether as housemates or neighbors. Open to tiny homes, rustic cabins, or a room in a shared house. I am a musician, teacher and caregiver (I teach violin- open to a work-trade if you’re interested!). Please reach out if I sound like a good fit for your space :-)
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Elliot Smith
Ellionator@gmail.com
Cabin & Homestead Needs Caretaker
Beautiful cabin on 15 acres near Penland NC. Idyllic setting for long term tenant experienced w animals + general maintenance. 6 sheep + 4 cats need care as well as work required to maintain 3 buildings on farm (working w contractors & or utilizing self skills). Email a paragraph about yourself if you have animal & maintenance experience. Discounted rent for the right person.
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Robert
828-208-0848
Rental Housing in Burnsville area. 2 or 3 BR needed asap. Please help!!
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HELP WANTED/JOBS
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Elliot Smith
Ellionator@gmail.com
We have several felled pine trees that are chopped up into blocks. We need assistance in chipping, and can ideally leave all the chips in piles here. If you have experience with this type of work, chainsaw experience, and a large wood chipper please reach out. Near Spruce Pine.
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Azra Bertrand
drazrabertrand@gmail.com
I'm looking for immediate help over the coming week digging, mixing concrete, working with a small team to frame a deck at my home. No construction / carpentry experience necessary (though that's a bonus). Need to be strong, enthusiastic and a team player. Good pay. Text me at 828-208-1127.
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Alicia Sillman
storemanager@altapassorchard.org
828-467-4282
Hiring Multiple Positions at The Orchard at Altapass The Orchard at Altapass is a non-profit heirloom apple orchard, heritage music venue, and education center. We need additional staff, now-end of October.
Part Time - Store Sales Associate / Cashier
Full and Part Time - Grill Cashier / Wait Staff
Full and Part Time - Apple Shed Cashier
Full and Part Time - Apple Picking Tour Guide
Part Time - Traffic Director
Part Time Positions: Saturday & Sunday 9:30-5:30
Full Time Positions: Wednesday-Sunday 9:30-5:30
To apply or for more information contact Alicia Sillman, Retail Operations Manager
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Allison Diamond
allidiamond@aol.com
Need a carpenter to help finish a room build out and a bathroom. Needs to be able to build a door frame, outside window frame, small wall, section of ceiling, and drywall. Only experienced tradesman considered.
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Tanja
horselover81972@yahoo.com
I am going to need a little help feeding 3 horses, 3 mini donkeys and a flock of poultry once a day a few days a week in october while my husband recovers from a surgery. Preferably someone on South Toe or close to it. Must have horse experience. Please e-mail me with your info and experience and we can discuss further details and pay.
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Charlie Smith
675 0252
Needed someone with tractor and brush mower to mow a field of weeds (approx 2 acres). Located on White Oak Rd.
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Mary Ruth Webb
maryruthwebb@icloud.com
I need someone to install concrete pavers for a path approximately 30’ long. Experienced person only.
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EMPLOYMENT NEEDED/SERVICES
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Philip Greco
pgreco@gmail.com
828-678-1166
Hello, need help with your summer painting projects? I'm a clean, professional, experienced, and reliable interior painter based in Burnsville. Happy to travel around Yancey, Mitchell, and Madison counties. Give me a ring anytime or drop me an email. Local references available.
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James Burks
TheBeardedNerd@hotmail.com
828-407-9460
Offering Handyman Services, Appliance, Computer, and Small Engine Repair to the Burnsville area.
Free estimates. Repairs can be pick-up or drop off. Can't service Refrigerator Compressors. No screen replacement, data recovery, internet/Wi-Fi troubleshooting. No electrical/plumbing/HVAC. Can haul away unwanted appliances/small engines. Call, Text or Email for more info or questions. Thanks!
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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. Thank you to my customers for keeping me busy.
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Lance Carmack
d50carmack@gmail.com
828-284-0176
Driveway maintenance an repair scraping,reditching, water break installation, gravel/ mulch delivery and spreading, grading, road building, house site, retaining walls,lot clearing and etc free estimates.
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FOOD SERVICES
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Houston House
houstonhouse828@gmail.com
Houston House is offering Friday afternoon deliveries August 23rd to Micaville, Spruce Pine & Little Switzerland. We will be baking some of your favorites - Italian bread, a Mediterranean olive loaf, sourdough English muffins, cheddar biscuits, that luscious lemon pound cake, chocolate chip cookies, gluten free brownies and a mixed berry galette with streusel! Pre-order by Wednesday evening at houston-house-828.square.site
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Sean Alsup
earthworksBVL@gmail.com
My New York Style Organic Bagel has been a hit. Made with Local Flours, Wild Yeasts and Wild Flower Honey. (sesame, poppy, onion, everything, salted plain, blue berry, cinnamon raisin). Find me on the porch of the TTT co-op, Tuesdays 4:30-6:30 pm. Filling pre-orders from 4:30-5 pm.
* 3 for $8 / 6 for $14/ 12 for $24
* Please consider emailing me your pre-orders asap.
* Cash preferred, Venmo, and ZELLE accepted
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OTHER
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Brad Spivey
Bsspivey@gmail.com
208-4168
Azure Standard offers high-quality organic and non GMO foods, often at ridiculously low prices. Our collective order total in August was almost $7000!! Monthly pickup on the Micaville loop. Cut-off for September orders is on Tuesday the 10th. Delivery will be on the following week. Learn more about Azure here. If you learned of Azure through my efforts please use my share code BradSpivey1
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Patricia Evans
myhfhvolcord@yahoo.com
828/766-9000
Mitchell-Yancey Habitat for Humanity needs help finding a partner family for a house in Mitchell County. If you would be interested in serving on the Selection Committee, contact Patricia Evans at the above e-mail or phone. Work would involve interviewing applicants, reviewing applications, and making home visits. This is a good way to see first hand the need for affordable housing in this area.
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Alena Applerose
alena@toeriverarts.org
The North Carolina Arts Council Artist Support Grant - Application Open
Toe River Arts, in cooperation with the Madison County Arts Council, seeks applications from artists in Avery, Madison, Mitchell and Yancey Counties for funding from the North Carolina Arts Council Artist Support Grant for 2024-2025. The deadline to apply is September 1. These grants, ranging from $250-1000, support artists at any stage in their career, in all disciplines, with funding for creative projects that will have a significant impact on the advancement of their professional artistic careers.
Application workshop(s) for interested artists will be offered: August 15, 10-11am – in person at Toe River Arts, Spruce Pine, August 27, 3-4pm – Zoom
Complete funding guidelines and applications are available here.
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CRITTERS
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Camp Celo - Drew Perrin
Text or call 828-284-0685
Free Roosters
We have two roosters too many. Available for adopting or taking to eat. They are about 1 year old. They are gentle to people. Full grown.
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CLASSES/WORKSHOPS
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Double Island Studio
doubleislandstudio@gmail.com
Join internationally known artist and educator, Lisa Klakulak for a hands-on workshop, “Sculpting Hollow Felt Forms”, September 4th-8th from 10am-5pm
Learn techniques for layout/wrapping of various 2D resist template shapes in a consistent thinness of wool fiber while simultaneously integrating distinct areas of denser layout and partial felt shapes to explore differences of shrinkage as a means of sculpting surface relief and hollow form. Participants will make partial felt in varying thicknesses and states of structural integrity to cut and apply in their fiber layout.
Click for more workshop details and registration.
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Mindful movement with Lori
Mindfulhoopdanceyoga@gmail.com
Class schedule through October. All classes $10. Drop-ins welcome
Monday evenings: Community yoga 5:30-6:30 pm
Tuesday mornings: Aerobics 9:00-9:50 am; Yoga 10:00-11:00 am.
Wednesday evenings: Hoopy Hour (hula hoop fitness and flow) 5:30-6:30 pm; Yoga 6:45-7:45 pm
Thursday mornings: Yoga 9:00-10:00 am
Upcoming Workshops: $20
Yin Yoga: Friday, August 23, 6:30-8:00 pm register here.
Yoga Nidra: Friday, September 13, 6:30-8:00 pm register here.
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Alena Applerose
alena@toeriverarts.org
Marbling on Cloth with Alena Applerose
September 21, 10am – 3pm, Owen Gallery at Toe River Arts
$55, Registration Link
Do you love texture, design, and interesting pattern play on textiles? If so, spend the day learning about tips and tricks for swirling, dipping and drying. We'll experiment on various textiles and each participant will leave class with their very own collection.
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Jim Smith
jimsmith1945@gmail.com
Soil Classes
What plants can tell us. Saturday 8/24 ….4 hours….9:30-1:30
We will be doing walkabout in fields. We will do soil test to see if matches what we learn about plants in field. Homestead of Lucy Heart Star. Head down 80S toward Celo, turn right onto Upper Browns Creek road. Go about 1/2 mile and will have sign on left. Register with Mayland Burnsville by Wednesday. 828 682- 7315. Cost $45.Next session is 8/27. Campus of Mayland Burnsville. 530 - 8. Various ways to compost food scraps. From vermicomposting to lasagna method, plus other ways
Register by Friday the 23. 828-682-7315. $30.
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Moriah Childers
moriahchildersyoga@gmail.com
Tuesday Meditative River Flow with Moriah
Connect with your breath through movement by the river. 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.
Tuesdays 6-7pm; Donations welcome. Come early for river swimming! No dogs allowed; big gentle dogs live here. 234 Buddha Ln on google maps. Stay to the right.
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Beth Miller
Text 828 208 6625
Yurt Building Workshop, Sept 9-22.
This workshop is to build a 36 foot diameter, 1000 sq. ft., two story, insulated yurt. MIike Iacona , of Vermont, will lead the workshop. See dryurts.com. You only need a willingness to learn. Location is 6625 Double Island Rd.
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Mountain Gardens
MountainGardens@gmail.com
Food as Medicine with Marc Williams of Botany Everyday
Sunday, August 25, 1:00 PM, 5:30 PM $60 (If money is a limiting factor feel free to write marc@botanyeveryday.com to work something out.)
Mountain Gardens 546 Shuford Creek Road
Join ethnobiologist Marc Williams, for an overview of plants and fungi that are examples of how food can be medicine, as well as some fascinating stories of how these life forms and humans have interacted over time. Will include Powerpoint, food for sampling and a plant walk. Marc runs the educational website Botany Everyday.
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Medicinal Herb Walk with Dave Meesters and Janet Kent of Terra Sylva School of Botanical Medicine
Saturday, August 31, 1:00 PM 4:00 PM $40
Mountain Gardens 546 Shuford Creek Road
Join clinical herbalists Janet Kent and Dave Meesters of the Terra Sylva School of Botanical Medicine for an educational tour of medicinal herbs collected by Joe Hollis. Expect in-depth information about each herb from the perspective of experienced practitioners of western herbal medicine including botany, medicinal properties, and herbal preparations. All proceeds will go towards the Mountain Gardens transition fund.
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BUSINESS ANNOUNCEMENTS
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Healthy Plantet, Rachel Haimowitz
healthyplantet@gmail.com, healthyplantet.com
Our downtown Burnsville honor stand is loaded with summer abundance, all grown restoratively and better-than-organically on our sub-one-acre food forest by staff earning a living wage. We're currently harvesting: berries, peppers (hot and sweet), tomatoes, squash, eggplant, salad and cooking greens, leeks, and more. Plus we offer farm-grown, farm-made jams, elderberry syrup, pickles, freeze-dried treats, soap, herbal salve, lip balm, bubble bath bombs, etc. Open during all daylight hours under the carport at 128 Academy St, just two blocks off town square.
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Yancey County Manager
682-3971
US Senators
Ted Budd (202) 224-3154
Thom Tillis (202) 224-6342
US Representative
Chuck Edwards (202) 225-6401
NC Senator
Ralph Hise (919) 733-3460
Legislative Building, Room 301A 16 West Jones Street.
Raleigh, NC 27601
Ralph.Hise@ncleg.gov
NC Representative
Dudley Green 919-733-5862
300 N. Salisbury Street, Rm. 604, Raleigh, NC 27603-5925
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White House
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