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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...Read More
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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:...Read More

Ramp Dinner Fundraiser

Fundraiser for the Beans Creek Church Youth. Tenderloin, Fried Taters, Corn Bread, Pinto Beans, Ramps, Dessert and Drink Pork Tenderloin, Fried taters, Corn Bread, pinto beans, Ramps, dessert and drink. Held at Mammie’s Breakfast Barn...Read 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,...Read 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...Read More
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High Peaks Leads Roaring Fork Falls Hike April 20

Join the NC High Peaks Trail Association for a moderate-to-strenuous hike to picturesque Roaring Fork Falls on Saturday, April 20.  The 4-mile outing includes a fairly steep climb during the first mile, so is probably not appropriate...Read More

Friends of the Yancey Library Spring Meeting

Friends of the Yancey Library Invite you to join their spring general meeting Meeting to be held – April 18th 2024 5:30PM YCPL Meeting Room Guest Speaker will be Children’s Author / Editor Amanda Cleary Estep *Light...Read More
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Author Amanda Cleary Eastep At Yancey Library

Friends of the Yancey County Public Library will host guest author Amanda Cleary Eastep on Thursday, April 18, at 5:30 p.m. in the upstairs meeting room at Yancey Library. Everyone is welcome to attend this presentation by...Read More
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Last Minute Reminders for Saturday’s Race!

The Schedule The 13th Annual Burnsville Fit Families 5K will take place this Saturday, April 20, 2024. Check in, bib pick-up and race-day registration will be on the Town Square under the big tent beginning at 8:00...Read More
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Soaky Mountain Waterpark Opens For Season May 11

Soaky Mountain Waterpark officials today announced its 50-acre waterpark, located at 175 Gists Creek Road, will officially open for the 2024 season on May 11 and 12, and then daily starting May17. A season pass holder celebration is...Read More
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Newborn Kits Donated

For Youth Service Month 2024: April 12 – May 12, the Relief Society and the youth of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Western North Carolina teamed up to donate 72 newborn kits to...Read 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...Read More
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Fundraising Yard Sale

Mitchell Senior Center in Ledger will host a yard sale on Thursday the 18th of April from 9 til l of donated items. Lots of kitchen ware, clothes, shoes, books will be available at great prices. All...Read 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...Read More
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Immigration Law Talks

Beckie Moriello, a bilingual and nationally recognized expert on immigration law, will share her knowledge of US immigration law in two separate presentations on April 14. A frequent speaker at immigration attorney conferences, Beckie trains other immigration...Read 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...Read 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...Read More

Give Blood During National Volunteer Month

During National Volunteer Month in April, the American Red Cross asks donors to help protect the blood supply by making and keeping blood or platelet donation appointments in the weeks ahead. Donors of all blood types –...Read More
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1st Annual M-Y Habitat Cornhole Tournament

Mitchell-Yancey Habitat is hosting their first annual cornhole tournament. The first half of the day is an Open Play and Open Tournament. It will be a great way to spend time with family and/or friends on Father’s...Read More
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Amazon Radio Streaming

More and more listeners to WKYK and WTOE radio are using Amazon smart speakers to listen to the radio audio.  If you use an Amazon Alexa speaker or any Alexa device you can now have a more...Read More

Non-Profit Grant Opportunities

AMY Wellness Foundation wants to remind you of our Impact Grant Opportunity, open now! Recognizing the challenges faced by regional non-profit organizations in securing funding for their philanthropic initiatives, the Foundation aims to bridge the gap through...Read More

Community Blood Drive in Burnsville

Down the street and across the country, there are always patients in need of blood. Every two seconds someone needs blood in the U.S. You can help save lives by donating blood through the American Red Cross...Read More

Dogwood Health Trust Announces Request Proposals

 In an effort to strengthen policy and advocacy organizations in Western North Carolina – and to ensure better representation of WNC voices in state-level policy conversations – Dogwood Health Trust has announced a new request for proposals (RFP) from...Read More

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