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Top 5 Tips for Summer EntertainingFriday, July 23rd, 2010

As I sit here in my office on a HOT summer day in Brevard NC thinking about the weekend coming up, I wonder what we could do differently with friends when I came across this article in RISMEDIA dated July 17, 2010 talking about how Summer is finally in full swing and so is the seasonRead More

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A Bit of Brevard Music Center HistoryWednesday, July 7th, 2010

WASHINGTON – August 23, 1961 Dr. James Christian Pfohl directed an orchestra of teenagers from the North Carolina mountains yesterday afternoon in a festive outdoor concert for handicapped children and the President of the United States. So goes the article that appeared in the August 23, 1961, Wednesday edition of papers up and down theRead More

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First Event of the 2010 Brevard Music Center SeasonWednesday, June 30th, 2010

Saturday marked the beginning of the 2010 season at Brevard Music Center and the first event of the season – Rave On! – The Buddy Holly Experience. If you are or ever were a fan of sock-hops and poodle skirts, or drive-in diners and saddle shoes, then this event is definitely a must-see. Nationally acclaimedRead More

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5 Pointers to Consider for a Family Vacation!Friday, June 18th, 2010

Summer 2010 is here and we all are thinking about how we can take some time and get away if only for a short trip. A VACATION! In today’s economy with all the challenges, we may consider NOT trying to take a much needed Family “getaway” Vacation. Here is an article from RISMEDIA, dated JuneRead More

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SongSmith Gathering 2010 in Brevard NCMonday, June 14th, 2010

Looking Glass Entertainment, LLC in association with SAFE, Inc announces the inaugural Songsmith Gathering, An Evening of Song on June 19, 2010 starting at 7:30 pm at the Porter Center for Performing Arts. The gathering will have a prelude starting at 12:00 noon in the amphitheater adjacent to the Porter Center with the Whimsical ArtRead More

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Gardening with AllergiesWednesday, June 2nd, 2010

According to an article from LOWES – Lets Build Something Together web site, The pollen season is here and lasts until the first frost. Short of never going outdoors, here are some things a gardener can do: Plant insect-pollinated plants in your garden. Avoid gardening from 5-10 AM. Pollen levels are usually at their highestRead More

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Memorial Day – a Day of Remembrance & ThankfulnessSunday, May 30th, 2010

As we go about our planned Memorial Day events, let us stop and reflect as to why we have this day set aside. It is a day to commemorate and remember all those who have died in our nation’s service as well as those in the past and currently serving our great country to protectRead More

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Brevard NC White Squirrel Festival THIS Weekend!Wednesday, May 26th, 2010

In celebration of our White Squirrel population, we have a world renowned White Squirrel Festival each year on Memorial Day Weekend. In 1986, the Brevard City Council voted unanimously to approve an ordinance declaring and establishing a sanctuary for squirrels, especially the white squirrel. Today, Brevard residents celebrate the white squirrel at the Annual WhiteRead More

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Golf Anyone?Thursday, May 13th, 2010

Real Estate sales is my business and passion, but GOLF is my love and outlet. As a Connestee Falls Golf member,  enables me to grab my clubs after working most of the day to get out and walk a few holes before dark to unwind.  There are several mens, ladies, and mixed golf groups toRead More

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Connestee Falls Hiking TrailsThursday, May 13th, 2010

One of my passions is spending time in the great outdoors with nature hiking. Why mountain hiking in particular? Looking out fifty miles over the landscape comes to mind, but it’s more than that. If you’re like myself, you feel drawn to photographs of mountains – and to the real thing. Don’t you want toRead More

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