Dining and Dancing wit MYMeds June 14th (Details)
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6th Annual Hero Day Memorial Day Parade & Bike Ride May 25th! (Details)
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Summer Resource Guide for Kids (Details)
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Community Invited to Micaville Elementary Academic Success Night
Micaville Elementary will be hosting their first “Academic Success Night” to honor alumni graduating seniors at Mountain Heritage High School, and a new generation of Micaville stars, upcoming Kindergartners. This festive afternoon will be held from 4 pm till 7 pm on May 23, 2013, at Micaville Elementary School. Graduating seniors will be honored with a free dinner, with ceremony, recognizing their accomplishment. Guests will enjoy a hot dog cookout, provided by the PTO, Smores with our very own bonfire, carnival games, fun houses, and much more. All upcoming Micaville Kindergartners that attend will receive a free Micaville t-shirt! Come participate in our raffle that includes two tickets to Dollywood, and a drawing for the kids toward a chance to win a basket full of reading and math tools. Admission at the gate: Hot Dog Dinner, $3.00; Hot Dog Dinner with games, $6.00; Game tickets only, $.50 each.
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Mitchell County Historical Society Meeting: "Rocks of Ages"
The Mitchell County Historical Society will meet Monday May 20th at 7:00pm at the Mitchell County Historic Courthouse located at 11 North Mitchell Avenue in Bakersville. The title of their meeing is "Rocks of Ages", and Charles Buchanan will dig up the secrets of our local gemstone treasures. For more information call 688-4371.
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Hero Day & Other Memorial Day Activities in Downtown Burnsville
Downtown Burnsville will be the place to be this Memorial Day Weekend! With support of the Town of Burnsville, Yancey/Burnsville Chamber of Commerce, Marine Corps Mt. Mitchell Detachment 1266 and Sgt. E.L. Randolph Chapter 57 Disabled American Veterans there will be a cruise in and live music on Friday night May 24 beginning at 5 pm. Saturday May 25 the Sixth Annual Hero Day celebration begins with a parade on west main street to the town square at noon signaling the start of the third annual Ride for a Vet. The ceremony will begin at two and will include recognition of North Carolina State Highway Trooper Matt Mitchell and Yancey resident Larry Silver. The Mountain Piecemaker's Quilt Guild also plan to make several presentations of quilts. Please join us in downtown Burnsville to honor our heroes that make our country and communities the greatest on earth!
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Spaghetti Day
Sacred Heart Catholic Church, located at 20 Summit Street in Burnsville, will be holding a "Spaghetti Day" Friday June 21st with lunch (takeout only) from 11:00am-1:00pm (For takeout orders call 682-7477), and dinner from 4:30pm-7:00pm (eat in or takeout). Cost is $10 for adults, children 7 and under eat free. Tickets will be available at the door.
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2013 Yancey 4-H Summer Program
The 2013 Yancey 4-H and NC Cooperative Extension Summer Program will be offered at Bee Log Elementary School June 11th -20th and at Bald Creek Elementary School June 25th through July 11th (no program during the July 4th week). Sign up for some summer fun that includes exploring, hiking, swimming, crafts and more on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:00am-5:00pm. For more information call 682-6186. (more details)
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Wine Tasting to Benefit Memory Minutes
On Friday May 24th, Burnsville Wine and... will host a wine tasting from 5:00pm-7:00pm as a benefit for the Traditional Voices Group's oral history project, Memory Minutes. This festive fundraiser will feature French wines, tasty hors d'oeuvres, live local musicians, and door prizes. Tickets are $20. For more information or to purchase tickets call the TVG at the Mountain Heritage Center at 682-9654 or Burnsville Wine And... at 682-3456. Memory Minutes, which may be heart on WKYK twice each weekday, are based on the stories collected from our mountain families and feature memories of the people and their way of life in the southern Appalachian Mountains. All proceeds from this event will be used to defray the costs of story collecting.
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Jessica Calderwood Featured at Penland Gallery
Penland Gallery presents an exhibition of new work by artist Jessica Calderwood from May 3 through June 16. The show will include jewelry, collage, wall pieces, and sculpture. Calderwood is an image maker, jeweler, and sculptor who works in enamel on metal and mixed-media collage. The work at the Penland gallery combines floral and botanical forms with human forms to create ambiguous narrative (more)
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Spring Fundraiser Dinner for the Yancey Senior Center
The Yancey Senior Center will be holding its Spring Fundraiser Dinner on Friday, May 31st from 4:00 until 7:00 pm. The menu will consist of Chicken & Dumplings, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Dessert and a Drink. The cost is $7.00 for adults and $4.00 for children age 12 and under. We look forward to seeing you there!
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Spruce Pine Farmers Market
The Spruce Pine Farmer's Market will be held every Wednesday from 2:00pm-5:00pm in the parking lot at the Pizza Shop & Dry County Brewing Company on Oak Avenue in Spruce Pine. They have all kinds of goodies including groumet popsicles, goat cheese, jams, jellies, chutneys, aprons, bags, wild and mixed greens, duck & chicken eggs, herb & vegetable starter plants, bread, sprouts, aromatherapy, t-shirts, college notecards and more.
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God's Hands Ministry Food Giveaway - New Schedule
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.
Next Giveaway Days:
May 25th
June 8th & 22nd
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Intermountain Head Start Currently Recruiting Children
Intermountain Head Start is currently recruiting preschool children for the present school year and for school year 2013-2014 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 fulfil their developmental potential. The Head Start approach is well suited to helping children with special needs too. For further information call Pamela Snyder at 828-688-2190 ext. #17.
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22nd Annual All Classes Reunion at Bee Log Elementary School
The 22nd Annual All-Classes Reunion at Bee Log Elementary School in Yancey County will be held Saturday May 25th from 10:00am-2:00pm. Members of all classes, friends, neighbors, and the public are invited. Bring your choice of drink and enjoy a day of good fellowship. If you have any questions call 682-3271.
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FCCLA Scrap Metal Drive
The Mountain Heritage High School FCCLA in cooperation with Asheville Salvage is sponsoring a metal drive as a fundraising effort for the students participating in competition at the National FCCLA Leadership Conference in Nashville, TN July 7-11. Now through July 1st, the Mountain Heritage FCCLA will be taking donations of scrap metal. Scrap metal would consist of metal, steel, aluminum, copper, junk vehicles, machines or equipment with metal or any sort, but not refrigerators or microwave ovens. If you have some scrap metal that is too large for you to move or you would rather have someone pick it up instead, the FCCLA has arranged for the scrap metal to be picked up on their behalf. No item is too big or too small. All donations to the Mountain Heritage High School FCCLA are tax deductible. If you want to be on the pickup list, call Malena Robinson at 828-777-1403 or Renee McCurry at 385-0681.
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Burnsville Town Council to Hold a Special Meeting
The Burnsville Town Council will be holding a Special Meeting Tuesday May 21st at 4:00pm in the upstairs boardroom of the Town Hall to consider budgetary issues for fiscal year 2012-2013 and fiscal year 2013-2014.
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Arthritis Foundation Exercise Class
The next Arthritis Foundation Exercise Class will begin on Monday July 8th at 1:30pm at the Yancey County Senior Center. The program is designed to help participants better manage arthritis pain and is taught by Arthritis Foundation certified instructors. During this eight week session, participants will go through a series of gentle movements and activities designed to increase mobility and range of motion. This low-impact class is suitable for every fitness level and can be taken either sitting down or standing. Pre-registration for the exercise program is necessary and enrollment is limited. The registration deadline is Wednesday, July 3rd. For more information contact Cindi Renfro at 682-6011 ext. 15. Before starting any exercise program, always check with your physician.
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Diabetic Shoe Day at the Yancey Senior Center
The Yancey Senior Center will be holding a Diabetic Shoe Day on Wednesday, May 29th from 10:00 am until 3:30 pm. Susie Merrill, a Diabetic Shoe Technician, with Heritage Pharmacy will be at the Center doing measurements for the shoes. If you are a diabetic, 65 or older and on Medicare, you are eligible to receive one pair of shoes per year. You must bring your medicare card with you and it is preferred that you bring a prescription for diabetic shoes from your doctor. Appointments are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. To schedule an appointment, you may contact Cindi Renfro at 682-6011, ext. 15.
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Yancey Count y Transportation's May Trip Schedule
The Yancey County Transportation Authority has the following trips planned for May:
o May 3rd Smiley’s Flea Market in Fletcher, NC
o May 14th Farmer’s Market
o May 30th Target/Marshall’s
Many citizens are eligible for free or reduced fares/rates. For more information call 682-6144.
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Large Dogs Fixed Free
If you have a dog weighing 40 pounds or more, your pet can be fixed for FREE. Just stop by the Yancey Humane Society off Cane River School Road during hours open to the public and sign up your pet for surgery. If you pet is 4 months or older, a rabies vaccination is required at a cost of $6.00 per pet. Take advantage of this special offer while grant money is still available.
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Wills Clinic
Do you need a simple will completed? There will be a Wills Clinic on Wednesday May 29th at the Mitchell Senior Center. There is no charge for this service, but you must pre-register by calling 688-3019.
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Basketball Shooting Camp
Basketball Shooting Camp will be held June 5th, 6th, and 7th from 9:00am-Noon at Cane River Middle School. Cost is $45 and is for boys and girls in grades 3-8. Daily and weekly awards will be given in Free Throw, 3-point Shootout, and Hot Shot. Campers need to bring their own snacks, proof of insurance, and sign a waiver form. The camp is staffed by Cane River basketball Coach Jeff Fender and current and former Cougar baskeball players. For more information call Coach Fender at 682-2202 or 284-2326 or sign up on the first day of camp from 8:00am-9:00am.
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Tennis Courts Available to the Public
The Tennis Court located on Buker Ridge Road on Green Mountain Drive is open to the public. For more information please call the Yancey County Recreation Department at 682-6381.
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Cane River High School Class of 1963 50th Anniversary Reunion
The Cane River high school class of 1963 will be celebrating their 50th anniversary on May 25th. For more information contact Charlie McCurry at 828-208-5142.
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Town of Burnsville Asks For Public Input on the Future of Burnsville
The Town of Burnsville is requesting input from the general public during its process of planning for the future, beginning with the review of design guidelines for development. Please use the following link to let us know us your preferences on the visual appearance of our community. If you do not have access to a computer, you may fill out a paper form that will be available at the Burmsville Town Hall and the Burnsville Town Center during regular business hours. Your opinion truly matters to us. (Take the Survey here)
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Free Circus Tickets for Kids who Read Books!
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey has partnered with the Yancey County Public Library to host a Reading with Ringling Brothers. This is a unique reading program that is easy and fun for kids to participate. The best part is that kids can earn a free circus ticket by simply doing library reading. Children from ages two to 12 simply need to enroll with the librarian to start the program. After reading five library books the child will receive a Rewards Club Card redeemable at the US Cellular Center for a free circus ticket for May 9-12th. For more information stop by the circulation desk of the library.
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Yancey Senior Center Trip to Lancaster, PA
The Yancey Senior Center invites you to join them on a fabulous trip to Lancaster, PA from September 15-20th, 2013. Anyone age 10 and older can go! The cost of the trip is $499.00 per person and is based on double occupancy. This incredible price includes:
Motorcoach Transportation
5 nights lodging including 3 consecutive nights in the Lancaster area
8 Meals including: 5 breakfasts and 3 dinners
"NOAH" Show at the Sight & Sound Millennium Theatre
GUIDED TOUR OF LANCASTER including Amish Country
Visit to charming KITCHEN KETTLE VILLAGE
Admission to the MENNONITE INFORMATION CENTER
Admission to LANDIS VALLEY MUSEUM & VILLAGE
A $75.00 deposit is due upon signing up for the trip and we must have a minimum of 30 people. For more information, or to sign up, call Cindi Renfro at 682-6011, ext. 15.
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Outreach Education for Churches & Community Groups
One in three adolescents in the U.S. is a victim of teen dating abuse. What are you willing to do to stop it?
Teen dating abuse happens to many teens in our area and around the world. Mitchell County Safeplace will come and talk to your church/community youth groups about teen dating violence and healthy relationships. They have a short but powerful documentary that all teenagers should see. Give them a call today and give your youth a better chance for tomorrow 765-4015 or 765-4044.
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Mitchell Safeplace Wants to Help Businesses Help Abuse Victims
What would you do if someone came into your business and disclosed they were being abused? Regardless of profession or community status most individuals have been directly or indirectly exposed to domestic violence or sexual assault. Mitchell County SafePlace, would like to provide local businesses with information on how to handle these situations. Contact them to arrange a convenient time that they might come to your business for 15 minutes to answer questions and to help you help them!
Mitchell County SafePlace
Office: 765-4015
24hr Hotline: 765-4044
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Web-site to Honor Mitchell County's Fallen Soldiers
Mitchell High School History Teacher and Local Historian Matt Hurd is compiling information about Mitchell County’s Fallen Soldiers. He is committed to preserving the history and memory of our local heroes. He is putting together a website of all Mitchell County Citizens who lost their lives in service to our country. The website will feature one page for each person with any pictures / letters or personal stories that can be gathered. Any stories, letters or pictures of Mitchell County fallen soldiers would be appreciated. The goal is to have the web site completed by Memorial Day 2013. Contact Matt Hurd at: mhurd@mhslive.net for more information.
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Annual Mt. Mitchell Crafts Fair
The Annual Mt. Mitchell Crafts Fair is held on the Town Square in Burnsville on the first Friday and Saturday of August. A Southeast Tourism Society Top 20 Event for the month of August, with approximately 200 juried crafts, this event more than qualifies as a craft shopper’s paradise, as evidenced by the over twenty-five thousand people who attend this event each year searching for those special, one-of-a-kind items created by artisans from across the Blue Ridge. Shoppers browse a wide selection of items, including handmade quilts, jewelry, hand-turned wooden household items, various types of pottery, art fabrics, rustic furniture, traditional mountain musical instruments, blacksmith creations, candles, soaps, and more. For more information call the Yancey County Chamber of Commerce at 682-7413 or visit yanceychamber.com.
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Coin Collecting Club Meeting
There is a Coin Collecting Club in Bakersville. They meet on the First Thursday of every month at 7:00pm at the Bakersville Fire Department. Everyone is welcome. Bring the kids, they'll learn about the history of coins and coin collecting. There will be auctions and prizes and lots of good clean fun for all ages. Call 688-2919 to get more information.
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Yancey County DSS Now Has a Drive-Through
Residents of Yancey County can drop off paperwork from the convenience of their car! There is a secure green drop box with envelopes in the parking lot labeled DSS DROP BOX where clients can leave paperwork necessary to complete applications. The box will be checked at least twice a day. No copies will be provided. No lines! No waiting!
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Mitchell County Shepherd's Staff Has New Hours
The Mitchell County Shepherd's Staff has new hours. They are open Monday and Wednesday from 10:00am-4:00pm, Tuesday and Thursday from 10:00am-6:00pm. They are closed daily from noon-1:00pm for lunch. Mitchell County Shepherd's Staff is located in the former office of High Valley Construction on the Bakersville Highway near the intersection of Penland Road. For more information call 765-5385.
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MainPRO Workshop for Non-Profits on Grantwriting
MainPRO will be offering a class to Non-Profits on Grantwriting with Dr. Daniel Barron, Executive Director of the AMY Regional Library, on two Fridays, March 15 and 22, from 9:00 a.m. to noon at the Mitchell County Historic Courthouse in Bakersville. Dr. Barron, a seasoned and successful grantwriter, will lead participants through the process of writing a grant proposal, from the development of the concept tothe final proposal, ready to be submitted. Classes are a week apart to allow participants to draft their proposal and bring it to be reviewed prior to submission. Registration for the two-part class is $25 through www.amyregionallibrary.org/MainPRO. If there are questions call Susan Larson at 828-765-2652.
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Yancey Humane Society Cat Spay/Neuter Initiative
Exactly one year ago Yancey Humane Society began an epic journey with our spay/neuter program, the YHS Cat Spay/Neuter Initiative as it is officially called. Thanks to generous funding by PetSmart Charities, a targeted grant was received by YHS. As of today, we have sent 501 cats to be fixed at a cost of $25,782. Not one Yancey County Resident has paid a dime for the surgery, the cost has been totally covered by grant funds. The number of lives saved is almost countless, if left unaltered these cats would have produced offspring numbering in the millions and millions. It is not too late for you to get in on this lifesaving program. We STILL HAVE funds available! You can call the shelter at 682-9510 for more information.
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Donations Needed Toward Apartment Library
The folks at the Sunshine Hill Apartments off of Biggerstaff Road in Spruce Pine are trying to build up a library of books for the residents of the facility to enjoy. They are asking for donations including novels, mysteries, historical books, and Christian books. They already have a large selection of Harlequin Romance novels. If you have any books you would like to donate, please contact Rhonda Ratliff at 385-6222. Pickup of your donations are available.
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Mitchell Chapter 58 D.A.V. Meetings
The Mitchell County Chapter 58 of the Disabled American Veterans meets on the first Thursday of each month. The meetings are held at the Education Building in Ledger. All members are urged to attend.
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Mitchell D.A.V. is Collecting Tattered Flags for Proper Disposal
The Mitchell County Chapter 58 of the Disabled American Veterans is collecting faded, tattered and torn American and any state flags for proper disposal. Please bring any flags to the Mitchell County Senior Center in Ledger. They will occasionally have a proper decommissioning and disposal ceremony. You may bring flags at any time. This is an ongoing service.
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Lost a Pet?
If you have lost a pet, call the Yancey Humane Society at 682-9510 during hours open to the public. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from Noon to 5 p.m. Saturday Noon to 4 p.m. Closed Wednesdays and Sundays. We urge you to give your pet a "voice" by means of a collar with an identification tag. Please note that pet tags are available at the animal shelter and can be made while you wait. Here are additional contacts for you if you have lost a pet. Sheriff Dept. at 682-2124 - Burnsville Police Dept. at 682-4683 - WKYK Radio Station at 682-3510. Contact local veterinarians. Contact the Mitchell County Animal Shelter and the Madison County Animal Shelter. You may also contact the Times Journal and the Yancey County News for their rates to list your lost pet. Place notices around the town and the county and drop one off at the Animal Shelter.
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Grant Status for Spaying/Neutering of Pets
The Yancey Humane Society has depleted grant money available for the spay/neuter of small dogs weighing 39 pounds or less. The cost of spay/neuter for small dogs is now $50.00 per pet. Grant money to fix large dogs (dogs weighing 40 pounds or more) is still available so you need to take advantage of FREE spay/neuter of large dogs now before funds are exhausted. Grant money for cats and kittens is available, but, again, don't snooze or you'll lose out on this special offer for FREE spay/neuter of cats and kittens. Your pets must be 12 weeks old and weigh at least 2.5 pounds. If your pets are 4 months or older, a rabies vaccination is required at a cost of $6.00 per pet. If your pet is current for the rabies vaccination, please bring proof of that vaccination with you when you sign up your pet for surgery.
The Animal Shelter off Cane River School Road is open on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from Noon to 5 p.m. Saturdays Noon to 4 p.m. Closed Wednesdays and Sundays. If you have any questions, please call 682-9510 during hours open to the public.
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FREE Line Dancing Classes
Free Line Dancing Classes are held at the Mitchell Senior Center, located at 152 Ledger School Road in Bakersville, every Tuesday evening at 6:30pm. No partner necessary, beginners welcome. For more information call 688-3019.
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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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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 and puppies can be adopted for $65.00 if you live in Madison, Mitchell or Yancey County. You may adopt cats or kittens for just $35.00 If you live outside of that area, the adoption fee is $85.00. The adoption fee for adult cats is $35.00. 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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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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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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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 Senior Center Needs Volunteers to Deliver Meals on Wheels
Yancey Senior Center Needs YOU!! The Yancey Senior Center is in need of dedicated volunteers to deliver meals to the homebound. Meals are delivered Monday through Thursday from 10:30 until
noon. You can choose which day or day(s) that you would like to volunteer. The Senior Center could not offer the Meals on Wheels program without its dedicated volunteers. Without this service, many of the elderly would not receive a hot, nutritious meal every day. So, if you enjoy meeting new people and helping others, please give us a call at 682-6011, ext. 14. We look forward to working with you and appreciate your willingness to make a difference in the lives of so many people.
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