Close to Home Quilt Show September 15 & 16, 2023 10 am – 4 pm Lutheran Church-Good Shepherd (across from Ingles) 22 Fisher Road, Brevard, NC 28712 Free Admission Presented by the Brevard chapter of the Western North Carolina Quilt Guild and featuring member-made and antique quilts. Quilts will be displayed over the pews in the sanctuary of the church and is truly a sight to behold! Several antique quilts will be on display with presentations on style and history delivered at 12:30 pm each day. Additionally, members will be demonstrating sewing techniques and presenting community outreach projects. Join us and see the talent and energy Close to Home in Brevard! For more information or questions, contact Sheree Watt at 571-839-2319 (shw22306@gmail.com) or Helen Owen at... Read More
Close to Home Quilt Show September 15 & 16, 2023 10 am – 4 pm Lutheran Church-Good Shepherd (across from Ingles) 22 Fisher Road, Brevard, NC 28712 Free Admission Presented by the Brevard chapter of the Western North Carolina Quilt Guild and featuring member-made and antique quilts. Quilts will be displayed over the pews in the sanctuary of the church and is truly a sight to behold! Several antique quilts will be on display with presentations on style and history delivered at 12:30 pm each day. Additionally, members will be demonstrating sewing techniques and presenting community outreach projects. Join us and see the talent and energy Close to Home in Brevard! For more information or questions, contact Sheree Watt at 571-839-2319 (shw22306@gmail.com) or Helen Owen at... Read More
The 2nd annual Mountain Monarch Festival will celebrate the monarch butterfly during its migration and bring attention to the species’ declining numbers. Gorges State Park lies along the monarch’s migratory route. The butterflies can be seen in late September each year flying over the park’s visitor center on their way south to the high-elevation fir forests of Mexico’s Neovolcanic Mountains, where they overwinter until early spring. The festival will offer educational programs and exhibits featuring the monarch butterfly, including monarch-themed children’s crafts, live music, a food truck, a festive photo board, local art for sale and a Monarch Migration Passport to lead families through monarch-themed activities. Monarch butterflies have two sets of deep orange and black wings and a wingspan of three to four inches. The migratory subspecies of the monarch was recently added to the International Union for Conservation of Nature’s “red list” of the most threatened species on Earth and is now listed as endangered. Those who wish to help monarchs return to healthy population levels can plant locally native milkweed and nectar flowers in their yards and support efforts to reduce pesticide use. The Mountain Monarch Festival is sponsored by Friends of Gorges State Park and organized in partnership with Monarch Watch, N.C. Cooperative Extension Service, and N.C. Department of Commerce. Admission, music, and programs at the festival will be free. The park requests that those who plan to attend register by clicking here. The festival will be held rain or... Read More
American Historian and Law Professor Annette Gordon-Reed will be the Fall 2023 J. R. McDowell speaker. Free general admission tickets will be available at the Transylvania County Library beginning Monday, August 21st. Sponsored by the Transylvania County Library Foundation in partnership with Brevard College, the speaker series is designed to present a wide array of viewpoints on challenging and thought-provoking topics. Her talk, “Approaching 2026: The Declaration of Independence and its Legacies,” will be held on Thursday, September 14 beginning at 7:30 pm at the Porter Center at Brevard College. Doors will open at 7:00 pm. Gordon-Reed will discuss the role the Declaration has played in promoting the idea of progress in the United States as it approaches its 250th anniversary. Highland Books will be on site with copies of her most recent books for sale and signing following the... Read More
“Emmett’s Story” Nominated for Best Picture by the African-American Film Critics Association (AAFCA), this film depicts the story of Emmett Till, who was murdered at the age of 14 while visiting family in Mississippi in 1955. His mother, Mamie Till Mobley, battled for justice on his behalf in the face of legal obstacles, intimidation and racial prejudice. Danielle Deadwyler won the AAFCA award for Best Actress, and the film won the 2023 Impact Award. Guess the true movie title or find out for certain by calling us at 884-3151 ext. 2. Unfortunately, due to licensing restrictions we are unable to provide the title of the film on this website. You are welcome to bring your own snacks to the film... Read More
“The Wizard’s Magical Marching Mansion” Another animated favorite from director Hayao Miyazaki! Finding herself on the wrong end of a witch’s curse, a timid hatmaker sets out into the dangerous wastelands in search of a cure. Along the way she climbs aboard a magical traveling castle, owned by a cowardly young wizard with a secret of his own. Loosely based on the novel by Diana Wynne Jones, this fantasy adventure is sure to sweep viewers off their feet! Guess the movie title or find out for certain by calling us at 884-3151 ext. 2. Unfortunately, due to licensing restrictions we are unable to provide the title of the film on this website. RATED: PG Genres: Fantasy | Adventure | Romance | Family | Anime You are welcome to bring your own snacks to the film... Read More
Enjoy two days of Mountain Heritage at the Lake Toxaway Community Center, starting on Friday, August 4th from 6-9pm with our Dinner and Music and a Specialty Cake Auction to benefit our Community Center. Saturday, August 5th Kicks off with a Mountain Pancake Breakfast from 8:00 AM to 10:00AM. The Mountain Festival hours are from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM on Saturday. Enjoy a Cherokee Cultural exhibit, Mountain Crafts demonstrations of blacksmithing and woodcarving. A variety of crafts for sale inside and outside. We will have an interesting Military Display in our little building presented in conjunction with The Veterans History Museum of the Carolinas. Lunch will be served at noon. Come to our large Community Center building to enjoy Bluegrass and country music featuring The Warcry Band from Walhalla SC . A fun-filled day for the entire family. Enjoy the day and support the Lake Toxaway Community... Read More
Enjoy two days of Mountain Heritage at the Lake Toxaway Community Center, starting on Friday, August 4th from 6-9pm with our Dinner and Music and a Specialty Cake Auction to benefit our Community Center. Saturday, August 5th Kicks off with a Mountain Pancake Breakfast from 8:00 AM to 10:00AM. The Mountain Festival hours are from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM on Saturday. Enjoy a Cherokee Cultural exhibit, Mountain Crafts demonstrations of blacksmithing and woodcarving. A variety of crafts for sale inside and outside. We will have an interesting Military Display in our little building presented in conjunction with The Veterans History Museum of the Carolinas. Lunch will be served at noon. Come to our large Community Center building to enjoy Bluegrass and country music featuring The Warcry Band from Walhalla SC . A fun-filled day for the entire family. Enjoy the day and support the Lake Toxaway Community... Read More
7 Easy Ways To Be Waterfall Wise As beautiful as our waterfalls are, they also represent hidden dangers. Every year, there are serious injuries and yes, sometimes even fatalities, experienced at our waterfalls. When visiting North Carolina’s Land of Waterfalls, enjoy our beautiful waterfalls, but remember they can be dangerous. Take personal responsibility and don’t take unnecessary risks. Put safety before selfies and follow our recommended safety tips to “Be Waterfall Wise”. If you do this, you will have a great time with awesome memories to share with all your friends and family. Using these safety tips and other educational efforts, the Transylvania County Tourism Development Authority works to raise awareness about the dangers of waterfalls through our sustainability committee, Transylvania Always and its “Be Waterfall Wise” program. You’ll also find helpful information, including a short educational video on our “Be Waterfall Wise” page. Since 2016, we’ve been working with key partners including forest managers and supervisors at Pisgah National Forest, Gorges State Park, DuPont State Recreational Forest, Transylvania County EMS, Local Fire and Rescue workers/volunteers, Mission Health, and Local Law Enforcement to educate visitors about safe behavior around waterfalls. As a result, serious injuries and fatalities have declined. But even one incident is too many. We also invite you to find out more about another important Transylvania Always initiative, “Leave It Better.” Inspired by the principles introduced by the Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics, “Leave It Better” promotes six key principles that can help you be a responsible forest visitor.... Read More
Join WorkAbout Coworking every 4th Friday this summer for a social group hike, and get to know your fellow locals and visitors. Then, stick around afterwards for a post-hike beer to celebrate the start to your weekend! Bring your own water and snacks, we’ll provide the beer. All are welcome. • CORRECTION: On Friday, June 30, we’ll be hiking the North Slope Trail near the Davidson River Campground in Pisgah National Forest. North Slope is a 4-mile loop of moderate-difficult intensity, suitable for most (if not all) casual hikers. (Previous versions of this post included our June date as June 29, which is a Thursday) • On Friday, July 28, we’ll be hiking the Cedar Rock Loop in DuPont State Recreational Forest. This is a 4.5-mile moderate hike with gorgeous views at the summit of the surrounding Blue Ridge Mountains. • On Friday, Aug. 25, we’ll be hiking to John Rock in Pisgah National Forest. We will be taking a 5-mile, out-and-back route to the summit of John Rock. This is one of the most iconic hikes in Pisgah with gorgeous views at the top, including one of the best views of Looking Glass Rock in the whole forest. This is a strenuous hike, but well worth it for the views from the... Read More
Come to Your Senses When you venture into the woods to celebrate North Carolina’s Year of the Trail, we want you to have the richest and most rewarding experience possible. That’s why we’ve enlisted the help of Torry Nergart, conservation easement manager at Conserving Carolina, to give us some insights on how you can get the most from your time on Transylvania County’s treasured trails. Q&A Q&A: Torry, why is it important to try and engage all five senses when you’re enjoying the outdoors? “When I think about engaging the senses, I think about all five of them working together collectively. You could call that ‘mindfulness,’ and one of the easiest places to do that is in the forest. When we find natural connections, it gives us what we’re missing from modern living.” “Personally, I have to burn off a little energy before I can be more mindful. So, I do a trail run or bike a little bit. Both of these activities have a way of burning off a little of the busy-ness. It kind of rattles out the distractions. Then, I’m prepared to take a deep breath and engage all my senses.” Q&A Q&A: What are some plant and animal smells and scents we should be aware of when in the woods? “It’s interesting. When you’re trying to disconnect from the real world, you’re not turning anything off – you’re actually turning on your senses. And that’s especially true for the sense of smell.... Read More
Join us for Yoga in the library amphitheater every Friday in June, July and August! Class starts at 10:00 am, and instructor Clare Desmelik will lead the series. Everyone is welcome! This class is free and open to all ages and experiences... Read More
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