CEDAR MOUNTAIN NEWS FOR THURSDAY 3-7-24

SPRING FORWARD

Daylight saving time starts at 2 am on Sunday, March 10th. Move your clocks to spring forward one hour and lose an hour of sleep. Clocks "fall back" on Nov. 3 however you get to “sleep in” for an extra hour. 

CEDAR MOUNTAIN CANTEEN

For the Birds- Art and Birding Talk

Please join us at The Canteen on March 9 at 2:00 pm for the gallery opening of Casey Girard and birding talk by Casey Girard and Michael Plauche. Casey and Michael will be discussing birding in our area and the migratory birds that will be arriving in March. Mark your calendars for this exciting pairing.

Casey Girard is a local artist, illustrator, naturalist, and educator. Casey is also a founding member of the Feminist Bird Club of Asheville/Western NC. Casey will be displaying and selling a collection of her bird paintings, many of them painted on leaves she has collected on her hikes, as well as note cards, and prints.

Michael Plauche is a Brevard local who has a passion for birding. He spends time birding daily and volunteers with many bird projects. Michael compiles the Transylvania County Spring Bird Count, the Brevard Christmas Bird Count, and regularly leads walks with the Transylvania County Bird Club.

EGG HUNT

Cedar Mountain Moonshine Distillery will be hosting its annual Cedar Mountain Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 23rd from 3-4 PM. Bring your own basket to hunt for colorful eggs, take your picture with the Easter Bunny, and stick around for some hippity hoppity games!  We will start the egg hunt right around 3 PM…so, be on the line ready to GO!  If you would like to make a candy, egg, or filler donation, please drop off items at the distillery before March 17th. If we aren’t there, just leave in the back of the ‘ol truck. We have over 1,000 eggs to fill and hide! Helping hands are always appreciated!

CEDAR MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY CENTER EVENTS

POTLUCKS

CMCC's first potluck of the season will be Monday, April 8.  Connie Meré of the Cradle of Forestry and the Vanderbilt family will give a presentation.  Please have dishes to share on the serving tables by 6:15 pm.  Everyone is welcome.

FIRESIDE CHATS at the COMMUNITY CENTER

3/27/24 2 PM Al Brothers Dark skies & lights

4/24/24 2 PM Yvonne Dixson - The Walton War

5/22/24 2 pm Susan Garrett Community Centers: worth and history

6/26/24 2 PM Please join us on Saturday, June 26th at 2 p.m., for a program about the History of the Cedar Mountain Curb Market, Family Farms, and the Home Demonstration Club presented by Beth Owings and Patty Stahl.  They plan to serve baked goods made from recipes of the ladies at the Curb Market and show photos of the Market, family farms, and Home Demonstration activities.

Looking ahead to September 10th the potluck program will feature the Hemlock Restoration Initiative.  The objective of the Hemlock Restoration Initiative (HRI) is to restore eastern and Carolina Hemlock trees to their native habitats throughout North Carolina and to mitigate damage to Hemlocks caused by the infestation of the Hemlock Woolly Adelgid (HWA) which has devastated the Hemlock forests.

CEDAR MOUNTAIN FIRE RESCUE FUNDRAISERS

The auxiliary has plans for a pancake breakfast on March 16th and a BBQ fundraiser on May 25th.  You don’t want to miss these so mark your calendar now.  Everyone is invited.  Details will follow in the coming weeks. 

CEDAR MOUNTAIN FIRE RESCUE DEPT

BINGO FIRE DEPARTMENT FUNDRAISER

On Friday, April 5th the Cedar Mountain Fire/Rescue Dept will be doing a BINGO fundraiser from 7:00 pm – 8 pm.  Doors open at 6:30 pm.  Cards are $3.00 each for each game.  Cash only.

There will be another BINGO on Friday, May 3rd with more games to come.

MCGAHA CHAPEL UPDATES

Throughout the cold winter days and nights, the historic McGaha Chapel stands without heat or lights, as it has for most of its one hundred and fifty-two years. However, all was not so quiet as plans were being made to take care of a few maintenance issues with the beautiful old building and its grounds. Within the last year, powder post beetles have taken up residence in the floorboards and exterior walls. The steps and handrails at the entrance of the Chapel were decaying and three large trees along the upper driveway had died and were in danger of falling on the structure.  Due to donations of funds and labor, the trees are down, the steps and handrails have been replaced and a treatment to protect the unpainted floors, exterior walls, and pews has been applied in the last few days. These local donations to the Transylvania Historical Society have paid for the work that will allow us to enjoy this primitive Chapel and its rich Cedar Mountain history for years to come. Thank you for your support and we look forward to our summer sing-along on Saturday, June 1st.

COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS

High school seniors, it is time to fill out College Scholarship applications. Guidance counselors at the schools are there to help, please contact them for assistance.  Cedar Mountain Community Center offers a scholarship to qualified Cedar Mountain Residents, but you have to apply for it through the school. Most of the applications are now open with others on the way. Parents and students, we will be posting links to the applications on the Cedar Mountain Community Center Web Page and our Facebook page.  The link is also on the Brevard High School Web Page.

RENT THE CENTER

Are you looking for a venue to host a community event, wedding reception, or meeting? Contact Caroline Chambers at 828-290-9662 to schedule. The Cedar Mountain Community Center is the perfect place for residents and visitors to gather, with a variety of events held throughout the year. From monthly summer potluck dinners to cooking classes and special occasions, The Center offers an opportunity to get involved and become part of the Cedar Mountain Community. Come join us for food, fun, and a variety of events!

AROUND THE HOUSE by Linda Packer Young

I finally decided to hire someone to finish the scribing of wainscoting on our bathroom wall.  I found Keven Boak on Nextdoor and he did it like it was easy.  I asked about bringing the electrical boxes for the light switch and wall receptacle out to meet the new depth of the wall.  He told me how to do it and I said OK, thanks I’ll leave it to you.  My hint worked and everything was done perfectly.  We did add more wainscoting to the other side of the door frame to finish it.  It looks so nice now.  We just have to add a towel ring and a tissue holder.  I’ve missed my magnified wall-mounted makeup mirror too.  So that’s next.

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FUNDRAISER

      Location: Cedar Mountain Fire Dept

Friday Night

April 5th   

Doors open at 6:30pm and bingo starts at 

7:00pm-8:00pm

Snacks ($)

A variety of prizes

Bingo Cards will be $3 per card and per game

Cash Only!