Archive for the ‘Community’ Category

Stressed? Take the TEST! 20 Stress Management TipsThursday, December 1st, 2011

If you don’t see the two dolphins you could be experiencing high stress levels! It is possible to reduce your stress levels by looking for positive things in other people and situations. We have entered into the hustle and bustle of the Holiday Season. With the passing of each day as we approach Christmas the potentialRead More

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We Pause & Honor our VeteransFriday, November 11th, 2011

In November my Dad, Bob Seiple, and I share the same birth month.  Reflecting, I was also thinking about the importance of November 11th, Veterans Day, and all the men and women and their families who answered the call to protect the freedom of the United State of America past and present – I wondered howRead More

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What Did The Woolly Worm Say?Friday, October 28th, 2011

Old-timers in Appalachia have many ways of predicting snow-fall and the harshness of winter. Among them are observing various plants and animals, the amount of acorns and other foods that animals rely on in the winter, observing clouds and/or smoke, counting the number of rainy days in the summer, judging the thickness of a horseRead More

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Mountain Picklers 2 day Tourney – CFPOA Scholarship Fund 9/30-10/1Tuesday, September 6th, 2011

Picklers? Did you know there is a new rage call Pickleball in Connestee Falls? What on earth is Pickleball you may ask and how did it get it’s start? USAPA (USA Pickleball Association) web site tells us about a family cocker spaniel named Pickles. This is Pickleball Hi, my name is Pickles, the family cocker spanielRead More

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Sesquicentennial Celebration in Brevard NCSaturday, August 20th, 2011

The day-long celebration will take place on several blocks of Main Street. The venues include Experience Transylvania – a series of interactive exhibits on the history of the county. Communication Through the Ages will allow visitors to interact with other generations for a peek into other timeframes. Transportation and industry will be highlighted as well.   The memory tent andRead More

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Connestee Falls 40TH ANNIVERSARY REGATTASunday, July 17th, 2011

Saturday, Augest 13th is  the date of one of the many Connestee Falls 40th Anniversary celebrations with its 40th Anniversary Regatta at Atagahi Park located on one of four mountain lakes in Connestee Falls. Cardboard boats may not be the most seaworthy of vessels, but they’ll be the stars of the day in construction competition, derring-do races, aRead More

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Brevard NC Fourth of July Celebration – 2011Sunday, June 26th, 2011

Uncle Woody wants you!   Make plans now to spend your holiday weekend in beautiful  downtown Brevard. Where else can you catch the hometown spirit, but in Downtown Brevard for Independence Day! We start off with a bang early in the morning with the 5K/10K Firecracker Run, organized by the Brevard Rotary Club. During the day,Read More

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Memorial Day – a Day of Remembrance & ThankfulnessMonday, May 30th, 2011

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~8th Annual White Squirrel Festival!Monday, May 23rd, 2011

Get Ready To Go Nuts May 28th and 29th in downtown Brevard North Carolina at the 8th annual White Squirrel Festival! The Southeast Tourism Society chose the White Squirrel Festival and the Squirrel Box Derby as a Top 20 Event for the month of May 2009! This year’s event promises to be even bigger andRead More

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Brevard NC Land of the Waterfalls Art Gallery RelocatedThursday, February 24th, 2011

The Land of Waterfalls Art Gallery is an artist’s cooperative whose members include local fine artists. Each artist has a unique talent, style and a variety of media represented. Experience fine art while visiting the falls at Connestee Falls Park located next to the gallery. The Gallery will have a Ribbon cutting by the ChamberRead More

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