Burnsville Water Outage Schedule (Details)
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Blue Ridge Parkway 2012 Facility Openings and Closings 3/20/12
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Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser...With Airplane & Helicopter Rides!
Trinity and St. Thomas Episcopal Churches, Green Valley Baptist Church, Pinegrove, Mt. Zion and Vance Memorial Methodist Churches and Ryan Airplane Company join to sponsor a Spaghetti Dinner fundraiser for Jungle Aviation and Radio Service “JAARS” on Saturday, June 16th, 5:30 p.m., at the Avery County Airport. Eat in or take out is available. JAARS, the air support team for the Wycliffe Bible Translators, flies passengers and cargo into the most challenging and remote airfields of the jungles, oceans and dense tropical rain forests at the ends of the earth. Their mission is “to provide technical services and resources to speed Bible translations for all people.” JAARS pilots train here in the heart of our Blue Ridge mountains for their missions around the globe. They will be on hand for the fundraiser and at 3:00 p.m. will offer airplane and Helicopter rides weather permitting for a small fee. For more information call Mary Montague, Fundraiser Chair, 765.9761; Steve Botney, Trinity Episcopal Church, 765.4331; or Ryan Montague, FBO, Avery County Airport, 766.8187.
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The Kentucky Headhunters in Concert in Burnsville!
Get your tickets now! Live at the Burnsville Town Center Friday June 15th, The Kentucky Headhunters will be sharing the stage with Burnsville's own Road Tripp. Doors open at 7:00pm with show starting at 8:00pm. Seating is limited so get your tickets now. Tickets are $20 at the Burnsville Town Center or Buchanan and Young.
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2012 Yancey County Relay for Life Event
The 2012 Relay For Life of Yancey County event will be held Friday June 1st at 6:00pm, overnight until 6:00am on Saturday June 2nd at Mountain Heritage High School. Everyone is encouraged to come out and support their community in the fight against cancer.
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Toe River Studio Tour 2012
The Toe River Studio Tour will be held the weekend of June 8-10th. Over 100 studios and galleries in Burnsville, Spruce Pine, Bakersville and Little Switzerland, NC are open noon to 4 on Friday, June 8, and then 10 am to 6 pm on Saturday and Sunday, as part of a FREE self-guided tour sponsored by the Toe River Arts Council (TRAC). A meet-the-artists’ reception takes place on Friday, June 8 from 5-7 pm at the Spruce Pine TRAC Gallery at 269 Oak Avenue where an exhibit of participants’ work is on display through the June 8. Studio map guides can be picked up at any participant’s studios, either TRAC galleries, or downloaded from the TRAC website. www.toeriverarts.org or 828- 682-7215
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Retirement Reception for Yancey County Librarian
After over 20 years of service as Assistant Librarian at the Yancey County Library, Mrs. Frankie Murphy will be retiring at the end of the month. A public reception will be held in Community Room of the library on Thursday, May 31st from 4-6pm. Please stop in and wish her well and share your memories. The Library is located on 321 School Circle, across from the Parkway Playhouse. For more information contact the library at 682-2600
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Blue Ridge Medical Center Blood Drive
Giving blood is timeless – and that’s the theme for this year’s campaign between the American Red Cross and Nexcare Bandages. Every two seconds, someone in the United States needs a blood transfusion. In order to ensure that blood products are available for patients in need, the Red Cross Carolinas Blood Region must collect 1,600 units of blood each day. With no substitute for human blood, those in need rely on the kindness of volunteer donors. Show your kindness, donate at the Blue Ridge Medical Center Blood Drive to be held at Blue Ridge Medical Center, located at 800 Medical Campus Drive in Burnsville, Tuesday June 12th from 11:00 am – 3:30 pm. Please call 828-682-0200 for further information or to schedule your appointment.
**All presenting donors will be entered in a drawing for a chance to win one of three $1000 gift cards!
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How to Get Osteoarthritis Under Control- Consumer Education Program
The Yancey Senior Center will present “Put Pain in Its Place – How to Get Osteoarthritis Under Control”, a consumer education program on Wednesday, July 18th at 10:00 am. This program is brought to you by the National Council on Aging and the Arthritis Foundation. The goals of the program are to arm older adults with knowledge about osteoarthritis pain, and to prepare them with strategies to relieve it. “Arthritis is the nation’s leading cause of disability. The Arthritis Foundation aims to reduce the number of people suffering from arthritis-related physical activity by 20 percent by 2030. We know it is important to educate older adults and inform them about the relevant information that can help them live healthier lives. The Senior Center will present this educational program to discuss diagnosis, management and treatment options. If you would like to attend this program or need more information, please call Cindi Renfro at 828-682-6011, ext. 15.
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Venus Transit Party at the Energy Xchange
On Tuesday evening, June 5th, Venus will pass directly between the Earth and the Sun and to celebrate there will be a Venus Transit Party at the Energy Xchange. They'll have a variety of telescopes with solar filters to allow you to safely view this rare event! (Note: DO NOT try to watch this with your naked eye, as it will do permanent damage to your vision!) Venus will appear in silhouette, moving across the face of the Sun, and they'll be "zoomed in" with the telescopes for a close-up view of the transit. The party begins at 5:00 PM, the actual transit begins at 6:00 PM and weather permitting they'll be watching it until sunset (8:43 PM). After sunset they'll continue stargazing with the telescopes into the night. This is your last chance to see a transit of Venus, as the next one will not happen until the year 2117! This event will be held at the mountaintop site of the future Blue Ridge Public Observatory, near the Energy Xchange facility just off Hwy 80N (the old Yancey/Mitchell landfill site). Food and refreshments will be available on site. Don't miss this opportunity to see a rare celestial event with your own eyes! For more info about this free public event please see www.blueridgeastronomygroup.com. For more info about the transit itself see www.transitofvenus.org
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NC Cooperative Extension Classes on Preserving Jams & Jellies
NC Cooperative Extension Preserving Jams and Jellies Classes Scheduled May 28-29 at Mitchell and Yancey County Extension Centers. The demonstration sessions will provide an overview on preserving jams and jellies with research-based best practices. Sessions will be held at 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.; 2:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.; and 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m for your convenience. Program fee is $5. Pre-registration is required. For more information or to register, call the Mitchell Center at 688-4811 or the Yancey Center at 682-6186.
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NC Cooperative Extension Canning Basics Classes
NC Cooperative Extension Canning Basics Classes Scheduled May 21-23 at Mitchell and Yancey County Extension Centers. The lecture-only sessions will provide an overview on the basics of water-bath and pressure canning research-based best practices. Sessions will be held at 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.; 2:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.; and 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m for your convenience. Pre-registration is required. For more information or to register, call the Mitchell Center at 688-4811 or the Yancey Center at 682-6186.
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Wal-Mart Blood Drive
Giving blood is timeless – and that’s the theme for this year’s campaign between the American Red Cross and Nexcare Bandages. Every two seconds, someone in the United States needs a blood transfusion. In order to ensure that blood products are available for patients in need, the Red Cross Carolinas Blood Region must collect 1,600 units of blood each day. With no substitute for human blood, those in need rely on the kindness of volunteer donors. Show your kindness, donate at the Wal-Mart Blood Drive to be held at Wal-Mart of Spruce Pine, located at 2514 Halltown Road, Thursday June 28th from 10:00 am – 2:30 pm. Please call 828-766-9991 for further information or to schedule your appointment.
**All presenting donors will be entered in a drawing for a chance to win one of three $1000 gift cards!
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Spruce Pine Community Blood Drive
Giving blood is timeless – and that’s the theme for this year’s campaign between the American Red Cross and Nexcare Bandages. Every two seconds, someone in the United States needs a blood transfusion. In order to ensure that blood products are available for patients in need, the Red Cross Carolinas Blood Region must collect 1,600 units of blood each day. With no substitute for human blood, those in need rely on the kindness of volunteer donors. Show your kindness, donate at the Spruce Pine Community Blood Drive to be held at First Baptist Church of Spruce Pine (125 Tappan Street; Spruce Pine, NC) Monday June 11th from 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm. Please call 828-765-9411 for further information or to schedule your appointment.
**All presenting donors will be entered in a drawing for a chance to win one of three $1000 gift cards!
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Parkway Playhouse Celebrity Golf Tournament
Play Golf with Sports Celebrities and raise money for The Parkway Playhouse of Burnsville. Monday June 4th at Mt. Mitchell Golf Club.
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2nd Annual Children's Advocacy Center of Yancey County Golf Tournament
The 2nd Annual Children's Advocacy Center of Yancey County Golf Tournament will be held on Sunday May 20th at Mt. Mitchell Golf Club witha 1:00pm Shotgun Start. Format will be Captain's Choice. The entry fee is $100 per player which includes lunch. Playing sponsors are $125 and non-playing sponsors are $50. A lucky person could win a Chevy Cruz for a hole-in-one on #2, sponsored by Burnsville Chevrolet. To sign up call Jim McQueen at 284-0710, Dan Barron at 284-1914 or Nickey Stamey at Children's Advocacy Center of Yancey County at 682-1066.
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Become a Community Health Advisor Volunteer!
Want to help women in your community get well and stay well? The American Cancer Society is looking for volunteers to help educate local women about breast, cervical and colorectal cancer and to make sure these women have access to lifesaving screenings. Volunteers will be trained on the basics of cancer and will have information on community resources to help women get screened for the disease. You can help save lives. To learn how, call Kathlene Stith with the American Cancer Society at 828-675-0305.
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Burnsville Little Theatre Presents "Don't Touch That Dial"
The Burnsville Little Theatre's production of "Don't Touch That Dial" begins a two-weekend run at the Parkway Playhouse May 18th. As the title would suggest, the play revolves around the "Golden Days" of radio. The BLT Players will present skits and music from several old time radio shows including Burns & Allen, Abbott and Costello, The Grand Ole Opry, Jack Benny and more. In addition to the production The Burnsville Little Theatre will present the BLT Achievement Award to Milton Higgins. Milton has been an active member since the 1980's and is a favorite of local theatre goers. Everyone is invited for an evening of fun and to pay tribute to Milton for the years of entertainment he has given us. Dates for the show are May 18-20th and May 25th and 26th at 7:30pm at the Parkway Playhouse. For more information call 682-2809.
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Hot Dog Supper and Dessert Auction Benefit
Richard Norton of Mars Hill has been called a living miracle. On December 8 of last year, Richard suffered a ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm, a condition which few people survive. After four and
a half months in hospital and rehabilitation facilities, he is home and doing well. Richard, and his family and friends give thanks to God for his miraculous recovery. In an effort to defray Richard’s medical bills, friends and family at Ivy Hill Baptist Church and Beech Glen Baptist Church will be hosting a hot dog supper and dessert auction on May 26 from 4 until 7 pm at Beech Glen Church. Everyone is invited. Supper is free, but donations are requested.
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First Annual Beast of the Bench Powerlifting Competition
Fitness Express in Spruce Pine is hosting the First Annual Beast of the Bench Powerlifting Competition on June 23rd. Meet begins at 11:30am. This is a nationally sanctioned event held by Iron Boy Powerlifting with a bench press and strict curl competition. Those interested in competing go to ironboypowerlifting.com or call 765-6336. Spectator admission only $5. Fitness Express is located at 31 Cross Street, Suite 268, in Spruce Pine.
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Open Auditions for the Musical "Big River"
The Parkway Playhouse will hold open auditions on May 22 and May 24 for the musical Big River, which is a Tony-Award Winning musical adaptation of Mark Twain’s American epic The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. The auditions will start on both days at 6:30pm at the Mountain Heritage Center, located at 113 Green Mountain Drive in Burnsville, NC. No experience or appointments is required but actors wishing to be considered need to be prepared to sing, dance, and read scenes from the script at the auditions. The cast calls for a wide variety of performers aged 16 and up. The show specifically features a number of roles specifically for African-American performers, including the pivotal role of Jim, who is an escaped slave on the run. Audition scenes and materials can be read in advance at the circulation desks of the AMY Regional Library Branches starting May 16. For more information about auditions, including information for professional actors who wish to be considered, please visit the Parkway Playhouse Website at parkwayplayhouse.com or call 682-4285. Big River will run July 28 through August 11.
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StoneEcho in Concert at The Burnsville Town Center
StoneEcho will be in concert at the Burnsville Town Center Saturday July 28 at 7:30pm. StoneEcho's Rock Show is family friendly. Live Classic and Southern Rock with a great light/video show. Visit stoneecho.com for music sample. Call 682-7209 for info.
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"Fresh Preserves": A Musical Play
“Fresh Preserves”, a musical play, is coming to the Burnsville Town Center Saturday July 14th for two shows. There will be an afternoon show at 2:30 pm and evening show at 7:30 pm. “Fresh Preserves” began as a cd of Tom Godleski’s songs based on true stories. For more information call 682-7209.
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Balsam Range in Concert at the Burnsville Town Center
Song of the Year IBMA Award winners, Balsam Range is coming to your Burnsville Town Center Friday June 29th at 7:30pm. Tickets are $12. Always a good time with a great group that keeps getting better and better. Their song of the year winner is called "The Trains I Missed", don't let this show be one you missed. For more information call 682-7209 or visit http://www.balsamrange.com/
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Monroeville In Concert at the Burnsville Town Center
Bluegrass group Monroeville will be in concert at the Burnsville Town Center Friday June 22nd at 7:30pm. Embracing a crossover sound between bluegrass and acoustic country, Monroeville has caught the attention of music lovers on both sides of the tracks. Although they are a young band, Monroeville's members have reached significant career milestones. Three of the young men are GRAMMY nominated artists. Several are prolific songwriters with XM/Sirius charting songs and even an International Acoustic Music Awards runner-up for "Rambler's Song" by Daniel Salyer. Tickets are $12. For more information call 682-7209 or visit http://monroevilleband.com/
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How to Schedule a Covered Shelter at Ray-Cort Park
Anyone interested in scheduling the covered shelters at the Ray-Cort Park please call 828-682-6381.
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Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser
Windom Baptist Church youth group will be hosting a Spaghetti Dinner Friday June 1st from 4:00pm and go until they are out of food in the Windom Baptist Church Fellowship Hall. Price will be $6.00 for adults and $3.00 for children 10 and under and will include Spaghetti, salad, bread, dessert and choice of tea or lemonade. Dine in or carry out. For take out meals call Brandy at 208-2977 or Amanda at 385-0282 . All proceeds will go to their youth funds. You're invited to join them for good food and fellowship.
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Rhododendron Cruisers Car Show
The Rhododendron Cruisers will have a Car Show the 2nd and 4th Saturday of every month all summer from 6-8pm in Downtown Spruce Pine starting Saturday May 12th. Along with all the classic vehicles they will have a live band, lots of fun activities and free ice cream for the kids. Everything is free.
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Clothes and Toys Giveaway
There will be a Clothes and Toys Giveaway Friday and Saturday May 25th and 26th from 10:00am-3:00pm at Cub Creek Baptist Church Fellowship Hall. Grab a bag full for your family or another one in need.
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Higgins Memorial UMC Annual Yard Sale
The Higgins Memorial United Methodist Church Annual Yard Sale will be Saturday May 26 from 8:00am until noon. There is always a great selection of items on display in the Family Life Center for this popular event. If you have items you would like to donate, you may bring them to the church on Thursday Morning May 24th from 9:00am-noon.
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Spruce Pine Summer Carnival
The Spruce Pine Summer Carnival, broght to you by Smokey Mountain Amusements and sponsored by Parkway Fire and Rescue, will be held May 29th- June 2nd from 6:00pm-10:00pm. Ride unlimited rides every night for $15 or purchase individual ride tickets.
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First Annual Grassy Creek Mineral & Gem Show
The First Annual Grassy Creek Mineral and Gem Show will be held May 17-20th from 10:00am-6:00pm each day at Parkway Fire and Rescue Fire Station, located at 12966 South Highway 226 in Spruce Pine. Admission is free. This show is an extension of the regular gem show in July-August. There will be 30 vendors from all over the USA with gems, minerals, jewelry, fossils, and lapidary related items. There will be barbecue on Saturday by the Parkway Fire and Rescue and food will be available daily also. For more information contact Donna Collis at 765-5519 or email collisdonna@!yahoo.com.
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Yancey County Transportation Authority May Trip Schedule
Yancey County Transportation Authority has the following trips planned for May 2012:
Tuesday May 8 Farmers Market Bring $ for Shopping & Lunch
Thursday May 24 Memorial Picnic at the Park Donations Accepted
For more information on YCTA trips call 682-6144 or to verify a trip contact Cindy Renfro at the Yancey Senior Center at 682-6011.
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Lady Cougar Basketball Camp
Little Lady Cougar Basketball Camp. May 29th -June 1st at Mountain Heritage High School gym. Camp is for 1st - 8th grade. It will run from 8:30-12:30 daily. Registration is on may 29th at 8 am. Cost is $45. Please wear athletic shoes.
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3rd Annual Basketball Shooting Camp
The 3rd Annual Basketball Shooting Camp will be held May 23rd-May 25th from 9:00am-12:00 noon at Cane River Middle School. It's for boys and girls in the 3rd-8th grade. Cost is $40. They will have daily and weekly awards: Free Throw Champion, 3-point Shootout, and Hot Shot. Campers must bring their own snacks, proof of insurance, and sign a waiver. The staff will be Cane River Boys Basketball Coach, Jeff Fender, and current and former Cougar basketball players. For more information contact Jeff Fender at 682-2202 or 284-2326. Sign up on the first day of camp from 8:00am-9:00am.
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God's Hands Ministry Food Giveaway
God's Hands Ministry gives away free food every other Saturday from 8:30am-noon at the Crabtree Chapel Baptist Church located at the Mitchell/Yancey county line "up the valley" above Young's Mountain Music. All who are in need are urged to stop by. For more information call Rev. Fred Proctor at 828-536-4341.
Days of Operation:
May 26th
June 2nd, 16th and 30th
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Mitchell High School Greenhouse Plant Sale
The Mitchell High School Greenhouse is open 8 am to 4 pm Monday through Friday. Additional hours are available by appointment. As you plan your summer flower beds and vegetable gardens, keep in mind that we have assorted bedding plants and vegetables available for a low price.
Contact Haley Hampton at 766.3443 with any questions. Thank you for your support and business!
Below is a list of the plants that are available and the associated cost.
Hanging Baskets (Ivy Leaf Geraniums and Fuchsias)-- $10.00 each
Zonal (Common) Geraniums (red and pink)-- $4.00
New Guinea Impatiens-- $3.00
Begonias-- $2.00
Flowers in cell-packs (Coleuses, Dianthuses, Petunias, Wave Petunias, Impatiens)—4 plants for $1.00/Flat is $8
Vegetables (Tomatoes, Broccoli, Zucchini, Squash, Peppers, Cucumbers)—
4 plants for $1.00
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Benefit Yard Sale for Brookside Rehabilitation & Care
Brookside Rehabilitation and Care will be holding a benefit yard sale on Saturday June 2nd from 8:00am until... If anyone would like to drop off donations (clothes, housewares, or anything) you can leave it at the front desk and ask for Melissa Bigelow (Activity Director).
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Trip to Washington, DC!
The Mitchell Senior Center will be offering a trip to Washington DC Sept. 28--Oct. 1st. We have to have 30 going to charter the bus. The price is $369 and includes travel, lodging, and three breakfasts, three dinners and tour of many DC sites. Please contact the Center at 688-3019 for more information. $75 deposit by May 28th with balance by July 28. Open to anyone 12 and up.
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Spring Cleaning? Save Items for Yancey Humane Society's Fall Flea
The Yancey Humane Society is collecting items for their Big Fall Flea Market annual fundraiser - their biggest fundraiser. As you clean out all those closets, basements and garages, consider donating slightly-used salable items to YHS. As you know, all proceeds benefit the dogs, cats, kittens and puppies receiving shelter and care until adoption. If you have items to donate, just call the Animal Shelter during hours open to the public and ask for Jane. If needed please leave a message and she will return your call. The Yancey Humane Society is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. We have tax write-off forms available for your use. On behalf of all shelter pets we sincerely thank you for your generosity.
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Intake Workshops with OnTrack WNC
Financial help is available for North Carolina homeowners who are struggling to pay their mortgages because they’ve lost their jobs or experienced other temporary hardships. OnTrack WNC is hosting intake workshops on Thursday, April 26, 2012, Thursday, May17, 2012, Thursday, June 21, 2012, and Thursday, July 19, 2012 from 6:00PM-7:30PM at Higgins United Methodist Church at 101 N Main Street, Burnsville, NC 28714. The program workshop is the first, mandatory step in applying for the loan fund. Workshop preregistration is required. For more information about eligibility and preregistration, homeowners should call OnTrack WNC at 828-255-5166 or 1-800-737-5485. Homeowners can also visit the NC Foreclosure Prevention Fund website at www.ncforeclosureprevention.gov.
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Fundraising Breakfast
Mt. Calvary Freewill Baptist Church will be having a fundraising breakfast Saturday April 14th from 7:00am-10:00am. The church is located on Brushy Creek Road in Ingalls.
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Christ is Hope Foundation Food Drive
The Oak Tree Store, located at 462 Oak Avenue, the former Attic location across from the Central Baptist Church parking lot, continues to accept donations of non-perishable food items. They are asking for members of the community to help feed homeless folks and families that are in need. The food drive is sponsored by the Christ is Hope Foundation. Get more information or make a donation at the Oak Tree Store in the former Attic location across from the parking lot at Central Baptist Church on Upper Street.
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Rummage "Free-for-All" for Needy Residents of Walnut Apts.
Freedom Outreach Ministry will be having a Rummage "Free-for-all" for the needy residents at the Walnut Avenue Apartments (Fairgrounds) in Spruce Pine on May 19th, 2012. Donations of gently used clothing, canned or boxed food products, or household items are needed to help with this event. If you or your church have items to donate, please call 765-0323.
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Fast Food Pantry in Mitchell County
Residents in Mitchell County that need food assistance are invited to stop by The Fast Food Pantry at The Bridge, formerly PInebridge, in Spruce Pine. This is a ministry of The Bridge Church. Pastor Tom Anglin welcomes all Mitchell County residents that need assistance.
Days of Operation are as follows:
from 8:30am-10:00am
May 26th
June 9th and 23rd
etc.
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Mayland's Career Readiness Certification Lab In New Location
Mayland’s Career Readiness Certification lab will be offered in a new location in the Bakersville Historic Courthouse on Thursdays from 9 am-12 pm. This lab helps prepare for the CRC exam, create or update a resume, search for employment online. The instructor will work to meet individual needs. These services are offer at no cost to those who are unemployed, underemployed, have notice of a layoff or meet income qualifications. For more information please call 766-1293.
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MANNA FoodBank to Show Seniors How to Stretch Their Food Dollars
MANNA FoodBank staff will be at the Yancey Senior Center on April 5th and May 22nd at 11am to show
seniors how they can stretch their food dollars through the Food & Nutrition Services Program. You've worked hard...you deserve healthy food. The Food & Nutrition Services Program is here to help. For more information, call MANNA FoodBank at 1-877-299-3663, or visit www.fns4nc.org.
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Beretta Day at Triggers Traps and Trout
Triggers Traps and Trout will host "Beretta Day" Saturday June 23rd starting at 6:00pm. Try out some of the latest Beretta shotguns. Hot food will be available as well as door prizes. Bring your own shells and regular range fees apply. For more information call Ken Deyton at (828)777-0357 or Don Mallicoat at 633-1806.
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Free Weatherization for Qualifying Households
Is the cost of heating and cooling your home leaving your wallet empty? Are you interested in saving more than $400 per year in energy costs? Contact WAMY Community Action's weatherization program to see if you qualify for completely FREE comprehensive weatherization measures for your home, such as insulation, air sealing, and a heating system tune-up. Applications are available on our website at www.wamycommunityaction.org, or by visiting one of our four offices in either Watauga, Avery, Mitchell or Yancey counties. We can help save you nearly 35% on your energy costs, so call us today at 828-264-3998 for more information!
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Free English as a Second Language (ESL) Classes
Mayland Community College offers free "English as a Second Language" (ESL) classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:00pm-9:00pm at Trinity Episcopal Church in Spruce Pine. If you have trouble communicating, come to the classes. They will teach you how to communicate with doctors, teachers, employers and vendors; how to understand information by phone; how to help your children with homework. Classes are free for adults over 18 years. There is no child-care in the classroom.. Directions: Turn south on English Road beside Ingles grocery store. Follow the blue signs with the symbol of the church. The church is on the left. They are in the second building, next to the church in the downstairs.
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Graham Children's Health Services to Compile a Summer Resource Directory
Graham Children’s Health Services and Yancey County Prescription Drug Abuse Task Force are combining efforts to compile a directory of spring/summer activities for our children and youth. If your organization has an activity planned for this spring/summer and want to have it included in the directory, please e-mail the following information to Elizabeth Sparks at elizabeth.sparks@trhd.dst.nc.us or you may contact by phone at 828-682-6118. We need the event name, the participant age range, event dates/times, coordinator/contact person, fee for involvement if applicable and if transportation/meals are provided. We would like to include as many activities as possible – Vacation Bible Schools, sports camps, swimming lessons, reading programs, arts and crafts programs, etc. This will be a wonderful resource for the parents of our community!
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23rd Annual High Country Senior Games
Watauga County Parks and Recreation will host the 23rd Annual High Country Senior Games May 10 – June 12. Over 50 activities, art events, and athletic events are offered to citizens of Watauga, Mitchell, Avery, Yancey, and Ashe counties who are 55 years of age and better. Events include track and field, performing and visual arts, tennis, swimming, horseshoes, golf, bowling, billiards, basketball, softball, shuffleboard, bocce, table tennis, racquetball, and much more! The High Country Senior Games is one of 52 local games offered throughout North Carolina. At the local level, participants have the opportunity to qualify for the North Carolina Senior Games State competition held in Raleigh
each year. Those who participate at the state level have the chance to qualify for National Senior Games, held every two years. Registration for the High Country Senior Games events is being taken at the Watauga County Parks and Recreation office. Those who register by May 7 will receive a discount and pay the Early Bird Registration fee of $10. After May 7, the registration fee is $12. The registration fee is for one or multiple events. All participants will receive a High Country Senior Games t-shirt. For more information or to get involved with the Senior Games, contact Watauga County Parks & Recreation department at 828-264-9511 or visit www.ncseniorgames.org.
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Free Spay/Neuter for Your Pets
The Yancey Humane Society is offering FREE spay/neuters for your pets. Sign up your pets before money runs out. Animals must be 12 weeks of age or older and weigh over 2 pounds. If your pet is 4 months or older, a rabies vaccination is required. Rabies vaccinations cost $6.00 each. Other vaccinations are available at $6.00 each. Call or stop by the Animal Shelter off Cane River School Road during hours open to the public. Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday Noon to 5 p.m. Saturdays noon to 4 p.m. Closed Wednesdays and Sundays.
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Food Closet
Mt. Carmel Baptist Church in Spruce Pine is now offering a Food Closet, open Tuesday June 12th (and every 2nd Tuesday of each month) from 1:00pm-3:00pm for people in need. For more information call 765-4966.
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Learn a Language for FREE!
You can learn a language for the first time, refresh your conversation ability in a language, or
reinforce what you are learning in language classes at school by using the free Mango online
service provided by the AMY Regional Library. Mango is available in two versions. One is Mango Complete, a 100-lesson course that is designed to provide a deep understanding of a language and its culture. The second is Mango Basic, which teaches everyday greetings, gratitudes, goodbyes and helpful phrases in a short period of time and is designed to appeal to a beginner in a new language. The languages available are Spanish, French, German, Japanese, Chinese and English for Spanish speakers. All you need is a library card and you can learn and practice at home 24/hr/day. Or you can come by the library and use one of our computers. Either way, this is a $80 service that you can get for free with your free library card from YOUR public library. You also can access Mango via
the AMY website at http://www.amyregionallibrary.org : click on the Mango logo, enter your
library card number and begin a great new experience. If you have any questions, please contact YOUR public library @ Avery: 828.733.9393; Mitchell: 828.688.2511; Yancey: 828.682.2600; Spruce Pine: 828.765.4673 or the Regional Library Office: 828.682.4476.
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Intermountain Head Start Currently Recruiting Preschool Children
Intermountain Head Start is currently recruiting pre-school children for the present school year and for school year 2012-2013 that will begin in August. Many people are unaware of what Head Start has to offer preschool children who are eligible for the program. Head Start provides individualized care and guidance for children, helping them to fulfill their developmental potential. The Head Start approach is well suited to helping children with special needs; remember, Head Start is for the special needs child too!! For further information contact: (in Mitchell) Pamela Snyder at 828-688-2190 ext. #17 (in Yancey) Jennifer Gouge or Rebecca Riddle at 828-682-6668 or 828-682-9728.
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Hospice of Yancey Needs Volunteers
Hospice of Yancey County is seeking individuals to volunteer with patients in their private homes and in local nursing facilities. Volunteers spend time reading, recording stories, or just provide a listening ear to our patients. Volunteers may also provide a time for exhausted caregivers to be able to run errands or have some time to take a much needed break. For more information please contact Angie Higgins, Volunteer Director at 682-9675.
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Adopt a Resident: New Program at Brookside Rehabilitation and Care
Brookside Rehabilitation and Care is starting a new volunteer program called Adopt a Resident. This program is to provide a one on one relationship between the volunteer and the resident, with a specific goal to have residents without family members to have a special volunteer to visit with them. A representative from Brookside will be happy to speak to your Church, Civic Group or on an individual basis about this program. For more information Susan Good, Volunteer Coordinator @ 828-776-9185 or email volunteerbrc@yahoo.com.
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Yancey Residents can Have Pets Fixed for Free!
The Yancey Humane Society is pleased to announce that your dogs and cats can now be fixed for free! If your pet is 4 months or older, a rabies vaccination is required. Rabies vaccinations cost $6.00 per pet. You must be a Yancey County resident to take advantage of this special offer. You may sign up your pet at the animal shelter during hours open to the public. Those hours are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from noon to 5 p.m. and Saturday from noon to 4 p.m. The animal shelter is closed Wednesdays and Sundays. If you have any questions, please call 682-9510.
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Food Ministry for the Needy of All Counties
Paint Gap Baptist Church is doing a food ministry for the needy. The only requirement is that you or someone you know needs food. All counties are welcome. Please call ahead for pickup time at 828-689-4841 or 828-206-4841.
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Support Group Meetings (Details)
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New Support Group for Those Looking for Work
A free support group is now being offered for anyone looking for work. For details email helpforward33@hotmail.com or call 467-3795.
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Survivors of Suicide Loss Meeting
Survivors of suicide loss meet at 7:00 PM on the first Tuesday of every month in the parlor of Spruce Pine United Methodist Church. Call Jodie at 688-5851 for additional information.
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Free Learning Lab at Mayland's Yancey Campus
Earn your GED, prepare for college, and improve your reading, writing and math skills all for free at Mayland Community College's Learning Lab offered at the Mayland's Yancey Campus Monday and Wednesday from 9:00am-5:00pm and Tuesdays and Thursdays from noon to 8:00pm. For more information call 682-2154.
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Cleaning for a Reason
If you know any woman currently undergoing chemotherapy, please pass the word that there is a cleaning service that provides FREE housecleaning - once per month for 4 months while she is in treatment. All she has to do is sign up and have her doctor fax a note confirming the treatment. Cleaning for a Reason .....
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Needs at Brookside Rehabilitation & Care
Brookside Rehabilitation and Care is in need of lap blankets and homemade quilts for their residents. If you are interested in donating new or gently used quilts please contact Derek Freeman at Brookside at 828-682-9759. Brookside Rehabilitation and Care is also looking for volunteer instructors to teach quilting, knitting, and other forms of needlework......
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Pet Adopters Needed
The Yancey Humane Society is overflowing with homeless dogs, cats, kittens and puppies. They range all sizes, shapes, and ages. Help spread the word that these innocent ones need loving homes. Dogs, cats, kittens and puppies may be adopted for $65.00 if you live in the Mitchell, Madison and Yancey County area. You may adopt two kittens for one adoption fee of $65.00 (2 for 1). If you live outside of that area, the adoption fee is $85.00. This fee includes spay/neuter and all vaccinations based upon the age of the pet that you choose. Visit the Animal Shelter web site at www.yanceyanimals.petfinder.com. Adopt now and start creating happy memories with your forever friend.
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Donate Furniture to Help U-Turn Ministry
U-Turn Ministry is looking for donations of old wood furniture (not upholstered) that they can restore and sell to help keep the ministry going. Furniture donations can be dropped off at the center between 4pm and 8pm. For more information call Vicky Fortune at 682-2486, and look for them on Facebook.
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Volunteer with Cancer Resource Alliance *
The Cancer Resource Alliance works on behalf of community cancer patients to support them in their cancer journey through complementary medicine services like massage, healing arts exercises, and one on one support and they're looking for volunteers. To support their work they will need help doing local fundraisers and help in ......
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Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Support Group
"Grandparents Raising Grandchildren", an educational and support group will meet the third Tuesday of each month at 1:00p.m. at the Yancey County Senior Center, 10 Swiss Avenue. Call 682-6011 for more information. The group ......
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Addiction Counseling
For families in need of drug and alcohol addiction counseling, Narconon Arrowhead can help. Narconon offers free counseling, assessments, and referrals to centers nationwide. Please call toll-free 1-800-468-6933 or log onto their website at www.stopaddiction.com.
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Mountain Regional Medical Corps Needs Volunteers
The Mountain Regional Medical Reserve Corps is seeking active and retired physicians, nurses, pharmacists and support staff who are interested in health issues to volunteer for local and state emergencies, disasters, and public health events. Medical personnel from home health agencies, long-term care facilities and mental health would also be an asset. Community members......
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Habitat for Humanity Needs Volunteers
Habitat for Humanity needs volunteers for its Habitat Store in Spruce Pine, 4 to 8 hours a day, 1 to 5 days a week. The days needed are Tuesday through Saturday. Anyone retired, out of work, school or college students can volunteer. Must .....
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Dog Park Available Free to Pet Owners
The Yancey County Humane Society offers a beautiful community dog park at the Animal Shelter off Cane River School Road. This dog park provides county residents with an area where they can spend quality time exercising their pets and sharing memorable moments with fellow pet owners and volunteers can provide fresh air and exercise to Shelter pets ......
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Mayland Offers Free Basic Skill Classes
Mayland Community College’s Basic Skills program offers adults help in improving their reading, writing, and math skills as well as preparing students to complete the requirements to earn their GED. Between yesterday’s regrets and tomorrow’s dreams lie today’s ......
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Weekday Schedule at Mitchell Senior Center
Lunch is served every weekday at 11:30am. There is no charge for persons 60 and over: contributions are accepted. Exercise class is held ever Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10:30am-11:15am: led by a trained instructor from the Physical Therapy Department of Blue Ridge Regional Hospital. Bingo is played every Monday at 10:00am. Bible Study is ........
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Local History Resource Available
Genealogists, historians, students, teachers and anyone interested in local history in Avery, Mitchell and Yancey Counties will now be able to access bibliographic information about the holdings in the Lloyd Bailey Annex in Burnsville through the AMY Regional Library online public access catalog. This will include......
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How You Can Help Save a Life
Narconon Arrowhead is saving lives, reuniting families, and making stronger communities through effective drug and alcohol rehabilitation. Learn how and why a person becomes addicted to drugs or alcohol and what you can do to help, log on to www.stopaddiction.com or call 800-468-6933 to receive free counseling, referrals and assessments. Stop the cycle of addiction today!
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Lost a Pet? Call Humane Society First
The Yancey County Humane Society is reporting that they have received a higher than normal number of strays that have been turned in to their shelter. If you have lost an animal, please contact the shelter so they can put your information in their lost/found book and notify you should it arrive at their shelter. They also want to make everyone ........
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WAMY Community Action Looking for Testimonials
WAMY Community Action is searching for former customers and staff of their non-profit agency. Have you ever participated in any of WAMY’s many different programs? Did WAMY help you get back on your feet when you really needed help? Have you even been employed ......
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Mitchell Senior Center
The Mitchell Senior Center needs substitute volunteers for all routes, but for the Bakersville area especially. Substitutes are people who are willing for them to call at the last minute when they need someone to deliver meals. They know a sub can not always drop what they are doing and come out to deliver the Meals on Wheels, and that's okay, they do ......
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Shriner's Hospitals
Children with serious medical problems face many challenges in life. That's why Shriner's Hospitals for Children offers help and hope by providing world-class medical care to kids with orthopedic, spinal cord or burn injury problems, totally free .......
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Help for Starting or Expanding a Small Business
Are you interested in starting or expanding a small business? If so, then W. A. M. Y. Community Action, Inc. may be able to help with funding or other assistance. W.A.M.Y.'s Micro Enterprise Program makes small business loans and also can arrange for various types of training to .......
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Fair Housing is the Law in North Carolina
Fair Housing is the law in North Carolina. If you feel that you have been discriminated against in housing because of your race, color, sex, religion, national origin, handicap, or family status you have options. If you wish to report a fair housing complaint and you live in Yancey County, call the Yancey County Manager's Office at 682-3971, the Burnsville ......
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Community Service Workers Available to Non-Profits
The North Carolina Department of Corrections Community Service Program is seeking non-profit agencies who would like to be considered for placement of court-ordered persons to work off community service hours at their location. For more information call William Whiteside at 682-6300 or ......
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Spruce Pine Kiwanis Club Meeting
For 50 years, the Kiwanis Club of Spruce Pine has been actively involved in projects that make our community a great place to work and live. They focus on providing services to help children and youth, funded by conducting events such as fish fries and golf tournaments. During the past 2 years, Kiwanis of Spruce Pine has conducted reading and grade ......
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SafePlace Fresh Start Program
SafePlace is working with local agencies to improve lives of the underemployed and homemakers who have lost financial support through divorce or death of a parent or spouse through their Fresh Start Program. This program offers job counseling, job training, health and educational services to those wanting to re-enter the work force and is offered free of .......
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Domestic Violence Support Groups
Mitchell County Safeplace has a support group for victims of domestic violence, rape and sexual assault. If you'd like more information call 765-4044. The Family Violence Coalition of Yancey County offers a support group for victims of domestic violence and/or sexual assault. For information about this group call 682-0056.
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Meals on Wheels Needs Volunteers
The Yancey County Meals on Wheels program needs volunteers to deliver meals to Yancey County shut-ins, any weekday from 10:30am-noon. If you'd like to volunteer, call the Yancey County Senior Center at 682-6011.
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Health Department's 5 R's of Rabies Prevention
The Mitchell County Health Department encourages everyone to practice "Responsible Pet Ownership" by following the 5 R's of rabies prevention. (1) Rabies Vaccination...have your dogs and cats vaccinated against rabies and keep their vaccination up to date. (2) Remove food from your yard...food items left outside will attract wild ......
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To Tutor or Be Tutored
The Yancey County Literacy council is a non-profit organization that gives free one-on-one tutoring to both children and adults. If you need a tutor or would like to become a tutor with the Yancey Literacy Council call 678-9646 for more information.
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Yancey 4-H Friends
The Yancey 4-H Friends, governor one on one volunteer program needs your help. They need Volunteers, men and women, who can be a role model for referred youth. It only takes 2 hours a week to make a big difference in friends life. Call 682-6186 or 682-6393 and ask for Bob.
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Breast Feeding Support
The Yancey Health Department and WIC Program provide breastfeeding education and support to all women in Yancey County regardless of income. Breastfeeding counselors are available 24 hours a day to offer one-on-one assistance before and after pregnancy. This service is made possible through funding from Mitchell-Yancey Partnership for .........
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Heritage Adult Day Retreat
Need help caring for your loved one? Call Heritage Adult Day Retreat at 682-1556. They're open Monday through Friday 7:30am-5:30pm. They provide assistance with medications and personal care, social activities, a registered nurse on staff...and transportation and financial assistance is available. They're located on Highway 19E at Riverside.
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Facts About Blood Donaton
* Every 2 seconds in the U.S. someone needs a blood transfusion. * By donating blood regularly, we can be assured blood will be available for an emergency. * It takes about an hour to give blood (The actual amount of time the needle is in the donors arm is approximately 10 minutes). * Only 5% of the medically eligible population is willing to....
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Reach to Recovery
Have you just been diagnosed with breast cancer? Do you have questions about recovery, a prosthesis, or reconstructive surgery? Do you need someone to talk to? Reach to Recovery is a peer support program aimed at women who have been newly diagnosed or just treated for breast cancer that helps to answer these questions. If you or a loved one ......
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Volunteers Needed*
The Blue Ridge Fitness and Rehabilitation Center is looking for a few good men and women to volunteer. Volunteers are needed at the center on Tuesdays ........
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Yancey Meals on Wheels needs Volunteers
The Yancey County Meals on Wheels program needs volunteers to deliver meals to Yancey County shut-ins, any weekday from 10:30 am to noon. If you would like to volunteer, call the Yancey County Senior Center at 682-6011.
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W.A.M.Y.'s Micro-Loan Program **
W.A.M.Y. Community Action's Micro-Loan Program is established for women, minorities, low-income entrepreneurs, small business owners or other interested persons. Contact Catherine Bare in the Boone office at (828)264-2421 or David Wiseman in the Burnsville office at (828)682-6618 ext. 15, or in the Spruce Pine office 828-766-9150.
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