Friday November 15th, 2019
Looking to launch or expand your farming business? Join this 200+ hour Farm Beginnings® Farmer Training Program! www.organicgrowersschool.org/farm-beginnings Many skills are required to start a successful farm: passion, clear goals, production experience, financial and marketing know-how, and more. The Farm Beginnings® class is a 12-month training session that uses holistic management to help beginning farmers clarify their goals and strengths, establish a strong enterprise plan and start building their operation. The course uses a mix of farmer-led classroom sessions, on-farm…
Find out more »Looking to launch or expand your farming business? Join this 200+ hour Farm Beginnings® Farmer Training Program! www.organicgrowersschool.org/farm-beginnings Many skills are required to start a successful farm: passion, clear goals, production experience, financial and marketing know-how, and more. The Farm Beginnings® class is a 12-month training session that uses holistic management to help beginning farmers clarify their goals and strengths, establish a strong enterprise plan and start building their operation. The course uses a mix of farmer-led classroom sessions, on-farm…
Find out more »Learn everything you need to know about keeping bees in top bar beehives. It’s easy on the beekeeper, and supports the natural systems at work inside a beehive. Gold Star Honeybees Weekend Intensive Top Bar Beekeeping class on Saturday and Sunday, November 16 and 17, 2019.
Find out more »Parkway Fire and Rescue will start having the trade lot up on the hill every Saturday starting April 6th 7:00 am until. For more information contact Jimmy at 828-766-0860 or Roger at 828-385-2884
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Join the N.C. High Peaks Trail Association on Saturday, Nov. 16 for a challenging hike to Pinnacle Mountain Fire Tower in Tennessee. Hikers should be rewarded with tremendous 360-degree views of the surrounding terrain. The 9.6-mile hike is rated as very strenuous, as hikers will climb 1,400 feet on their way to the popular fire tower, which is located near Erwin, Tn. Although the hike is long and the climb significant, the trail is well-developed and not too steep, averaging…
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MITCHELL COUNTY 4-H SHOOTING SPORTS CLUB 2ND ANNUAL TURKEY SHOOT $5.00 PER SHOT 20 GA AND 12 GA SHOT SHELLS PRIZES INCLUDE CASH AND VOUCHERS FOR FROZEN TURKEYS AT INGLES GROCERY STORE!
Find out more »A Lego Block Party will be held Saturday, April 7th at 10:00am and every Saturday at that time and every Thursday at 3:00pm at the Yancey County Public Library. They supply the LEGOs, kids bring their imaginations and creativity [for ages 7-12]. For more information call 682-2600, or email ycpl@amyregionallibrary.org.
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Get free help from Certified ACA Navigators in enrolling in insurance plans through the Affordable Care Act Monday, November 18th from 3:00 pm- 6:00 pm at WAMY Community Action at 496 A Balsam Avenue in Spruce Pine. The 2020 Open Enrollment Period runs from November 1 through December 15th. Receive unbiased education and enrollment assistance. To schedule an appointment call 1-855-733-3711 or 828-766-1850. Walk in are welcome, but an appointment will guarantee you have a spot.
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The Classic Movie Club has selected “They Were Expendable” starring John Wayne, Robert Montgomery and featuring Donna Reed, Ward Bond, Jack Holt and Marshall Thompson for their November screening on Monday, November 18th at 7:00 pm. The film is director John Ford’s 1945 poetic adaptation of William White’s 1942 book relating the story of the exploits of motor torpedo boat squadron three, a PT boat unit defending the Philippines against the Japanese invasion during the battle of the Philippines 1941-1942.…
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