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Quilt Workshop on May 15

Hall of Mirrors Workshop by Angie Lamoree of Five Little Monkeys Date: May 15, 2024 · Time: 9am – 4pm · Location: Burnsville Town Center · Class Fee: $40 Members $80 Non-Member · Hall of Mirrors Pattern: $10.00 · 6 ½ Bloc Loc Half Square Triangle Trimmer: $30 · Kits available: $37.99 (Must order by May 1, 2024) To sign up for class contact Eva at knittingnuteva@gmail.com. For ...(more)

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Toe River Chamber Ensemble Spring Concert

The Annual Spring Concert of the Toe River Chamber Ensemble, led by director Kevin Paul, takes place on Tuesday, May 28, 7:30 pm at the First Baptist Church, Burnsville NC on the Town Square. Works by composers Vaughan Williams, C. Saint-Saens, Rimsky-Korsakov, Beethoven and others are included in the program. The public is invited to this free concert, donation graciously ...(more)

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Educator Workshops at Grandfather Mountain

Grandfather Mountain, the not-for-profit nature park run by the Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation, is excited to announce its lineup of four educator workshops, free to attendees, for the 2024 season. These workshops, provided specifically to environmental educators in various professions, offer opportunities for career growth and professional development by using the wonders of ...(more)

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Spruce Pine Alien Festival June 8, 2024

SPRUCE PINE ALIEN FESTIVAL-JUNE 8TH-Downtown Oak Avenue, SPRUCE PINE, NC SPRUCE PINE ALIEN FESTIVAL-ALIEN MUSIC FESTIVAL-ALIENXPO (SPEAKER CONFERENCE) 3 EXCITING EVENTS Over 20k UFO and Alien Enthusiasts descended upon downtown Spruce Pine NC in 2023 looking for signs of Extraterrestrial life forms. The Spruce Pine Alien Festival is nearly a Mile long and has over 175 Artists, Crafters, Alien ...(more)

The National Day of Prayer

National Day of Prayer May 2nd. A time of music, guest speakers, and a special time of prayer. This is a nationwide gathering. 12:00 noon – Riverside Park amphitheater 6:30 p.m. – Bakersville Creek Walk covered pavilion Bakersville Creek Walk covered pavilion ...(more)

Mitchell Historical Society Frankie Silver Program

“Frankie Silver” evokes a specific historical incident that resonates deeply within the minds of residents of North Carolina and especially the Toe River Valley. In 1831, a young woman named Frankie was accused of murdering her husband, Charlie, near Kona. The subsequent trial and execution, which drew a crowd of nearly 10,000 people in Morganton in 1833, marked her as the first white woman ...(more)

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Head To Bikini Bottom With Parkway Playhouse Jr

Parkway Playhouse Junior is thrilled to present the first production of their 2024 season, The SpongeBob Musical: Youth Edition! This family-friendly musical will make you want to put on your dancing shoes and boogie! When the citizens of Bikini Bottom discover that a volcano will soon erupt and destroy their humble home, SpongeBob and his friends must come together to save the fate of their ...(more)

North Carolina Adult Protection Network Friday Focus

Welcome to this week’s Friday Focus, where we shine a light on a selection of resources, insights, and tools specifically curated for professionals who work in the field of aging and adult services. Agency Spotlight:  Mitchell County Adult Protection Multidisciplinary Team Situated in western North Carolina, Mitchell County boasts a tight-knit community dedicated to the well-being of its ...(more)

Upcoming Employment Fairs

Two huge employment fairs coming up.  Registration is easy for both employers and students. See links below. WNC Career Expo – Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce (ashevillechamber.org) (WNC Career Expo) Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at the Davis Event Center at the WNC Agricultural Center, located at 761 Boylston Highway in ...(more)