
Collection for Military Personnel
We are holding a drive for Soldier’s Angels. This is

Be the Village Event
Join the MY Prevention and Recovery Coalition and Freedom Life

Celebration for Rev. Joe and Thelma Brown’s 70th Wedding Anniversary
A Celebration of the 70th Wedding Anniversary for Joe and Thelma Brown will be Saturday May 16th from 1pm-4pm at Higgins Freewill Baptist Church on Cane River. Everyone is invited to attend. For more information call Cathy at 828-208-9527.

Grandfather Mountains Spring Color Update 5/8/26
As spring continues its climb up Grandfather Mountain, vibrant signs

Grandfather Mountain’s Annual Rhododedron Rambles
Grandfather Mountain, the not-for-profit nature park run by the Grandfather

Free Dental Day Provided Free Care to Community Members
What an incredible day serving our community during Free Dental

You Could Win the Opportunity Quilt
The time has arrived for the reveal of the new

Plant Swap
Plant Swap Wednesday, May 20 from 4-6 PM Homeplace, 321

Manna Pop-Up Food Pantry
There will be a manna pop up food pantry on

Grandfather Mountain Installs New Viewfinders
Grandfather Mountain, the not-for-profit nature park run by the Grandfather

Mars Hill College Graduation
Mars Hill University’s spring commencement ceremony will honor nearly 200

Yancey DSS Meeting – 5/18/26
The Yancey County Department of Social Services Board will hold

Grandfather Mountain Spring Color Update 5/5/26
Half Moon Overlook on Grandfather Mountain becomes an iconic view


Free Help to Navigate Medicaid and Access Care
NCMedHelp offers free, one-on-one support to help people understand and navigate

Educator Workshops for 2026 at Grandfather Mountain
Grandfather Mountain, the not-for-profit nature park run by the Grandfather

Grandfather Mountain’s Mindfulness & Well-Being Series
Grandfather Mountain, the not-for-profit nature park run by the Grandfather

Free Be The Village Community Event – 5/16/26
Join the MY Prevention and Recovery Coalition and Freedom Life

Parkway Playhouse Upcoming Shows
SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE AT PARKWAY PLAYHOUSE! BURNSVILLE, NC: “We’ve got

FBLA BBQ-Bingo Night Fundraiser
Join us for food, raffles, and games for the opportunity

Mitchell Chamber Secures Gem Festival Site
The Mitchell County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce

Grandfather Mountain Spring Color Update – 04/28/2026
Scarlet Tanagers are enjoying the return of milder weather on

Ghosted WNC
A new documentary series is currently in development in Western

Engineering Team Wins First Place
Students from Mayland Community College’s Applied Engineering program earned first

Drum Workshop
Join us Saturday, May 23, from 10:00 AM to noon at First

Home Remedies Free Healthy Living Series
April 29— Lori Jacobson | Body & Breath Reconnect with

Sister Act is Coming to Burnsville
Opening Parkway Playhouse’s 2026 Mainstage Season is Sister Act, the musical!

Spring Blood Donation Opportunities
The American Red Cross urges donors to give blood or

Spaces Still Available for Penland Summer Camps
Penland School of Craft still has spaces in some of

50th Reunion for the Cane River High School Class of 1976
The 50th Class Reunion of the Cane River High School

Bakersville Creekwalk Preview
Community members are invited to attend a public drop-in event

Bakersville Funeral Services Opens
Bakersville Funeral Services Opens! New locally owned and operated funeral

Grandfather Mountain opens Yonni’s Clubhouse
Grandfather Mountain, the not-for-profit nature park run by the Grandfather Mountain

New Commercial Services From Mitchell License Plate Agency
The Mitchell County License Plate Agency is pleased to announce

Elvie & Dorthy B’s Book Boutique Ribbon Cutting
The ribbon cutting was, April 3rd, at 10 am. Elvie

Upcoming Shows at the Parkway Playhouse
Parkway Playhouse is gearing up for an exciting lineup of

First Meeting of 4-H Bee Club
Ten local 4-H members ages 5 to 18 attended the

On-Going Free Personal & Professional Development Events
Resources For Resilience is an Asheville-based nonprofit organization sharing practical

Be The Village – Call for Resource Tables & Volunteers
MY Prevention and Recovery Coalition & Freedom Life Yancey are excited

Spring Visits at Grandfather Mountain
Grandfather Mountain, the not-for-profit nature park run by the Grandfather

Penland Summer Camps Still Available
Penland School of Craft has spaces available in many of

Grandfather Mountain 2026 Special Events
Grandfather Mountain, the not-for-profit nature park run by the Grandfather

Library Exhibit Highlights Student Artwork From 1945 to 2015
The Herring-Kivette Gallery and Archives located in the Yancey County

Theatre Camp Registration Opens February 2nd
Are your kids looking for something fun to do this

Blue Ridge Partnership for Children
Dear Friends of the Blue Ridge Partnership for Children, 2025
Overnight Warming Center Reopening November 10th
The Beacon Center of Spruce Pine is an overnight warming

Parkway Playhouse Sets 2026 Season
Parkway Playhouse invites you to join them in 2026 for

Pisgah Legal Services Encourages People to Apply for Assistance
As the one-year anniversary of Hurricane Helene approaches, nonprofit Pisgah Legal


Attention Yancey County Alumni
In the mid 1970’s Yancey County’s board of education made
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