NC Mountain News

Veterans Day Celebration in Boone

2009-11-10T09:40:00.000-05:00

Nov 11, 10:30AM, Boone Mall, Boone NC. The celebration is presented by the High Country Chapter of the Military Officers Association of America with music by the Watauga Community Band. A varitey of activities are planned. Contact the boone Chamber of Commerce for details: 828-264-2225

Holiday Food Pairing

2009-11-10T08:49:00.000-05:00

Nov 14, 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM, Round Peak Vineyard, Mount Airy, NC. Holiday Food Pairing Tasting. We will be featuring our Round Peak vintages with some old holiday favorites and some new ideas for the upcoming holiday dinners. Such favorites as turkey and cranberry canape and smoked salmon bruschetta, and a twist of the new with blue cheese stuffed dates and cantaloupe wrapped prosciutto. Grab some ideas and some wines! Website: https://www.roundpeak.com/

Community Vision Meeting in Swannanoa

2009-11-09T13:00:00.000-05:00

Nov 17, 5:30-8:30PM, MAIN Swannanoa Fire Station, 103 South Avenue, Swannanoa. The Swannanoa community is invited to participate in a community-wide “Visioning Process” to help unite residents and businesses around common values and goals, and to spur renewal in Swannanoa. The process will bring Swannanoans together to share their hopes and dreams for Swannanoa’s future. Participants will have an opportunity to talk about what they value most in their community and what they see as Swannanoa’s primary challenges and opportunities. Topics the community might address include renewing Swannanoa’s town center, planning affordable housing, transportation and safety, signage, public spaces, and streetscaping. Free pizza and soft drinks will be available. For more details contact: (828) 251-6622.

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2009-11-08T21:54:00.001-05:00

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WNC Nature Center calls for Volunteers

2009-11-08T20:17:00.000-05:00

Looking for a way to fill your Saturday? Come file for the Friends of the Nature Center! Also needed are volunteers experienced with survey taking to do 4 hour shifts on random weekdays and weekends (schedule is flexible). This survey is being implemented to learn more about our visitors and what they would like to see some day at the Center. To volunteer for either position, please e-mail Sarah Oram, Friends Director, at friends@wildwnc.org. Website: http://www.wildwnc.org

Super Savings Special in Highlands begins at $39 per night

2009-11-08T20:11:00.000-05:00

Nov 8 – Dec 23, Highland Suites Hotel and Mountain High Lodge, Highlands NC. Enjoy the splendor of the mountains as winter slowly unveils the tremendous beauty of the land. The rates are the best of the year. See the beauty of the Cullasaja River with its waterfalls on its meandering trip down the mountain. Take a hike over one of the many marked trails. Visit our shops and eat at one of our famous restaurants. Spend time relaxing in your room and visit with us at the afternoon socials. Taxes are not included. Blackout dates: November 26-29, 2009. Highlands Suite Hotel Website: http://www.highlandssuitehotel.com/
Mountain High Lodge Website; http://www.mountainhighlodge.com/

In-the-round Show and Dinner at Balsam Inn

2009-11-08T19:44:00.001-05:00

Nov 14, Balsam Mountain Inn, between Waynesville and Sylva NC. Mike Loudermilk - Lisa Carver - Walt Aldridge the ORIGINAL songwriters for music performed by such names as Crystal Gayle, Reba McEntire, Tanya Tucker and Willie Nelson. Theater-in-the-Round. Close - up close and intimate, experience the artistry and skill of the songwriting craft and music at its finest. IN-THE-ROUND" songwriters shows provides you a casual and intimate evening with these AWARD WIINNERS. Website: http://www.balsammountaininn.com

Tryon Celebrates Veterans

2009-11-08T10:29:00.000-05:00

Nov 10 at the Tryon Arts Center, 8PM. Sentimental Journey - The songs we'll always remember...from a time we can never forget. Sentimental Journey: Voices of World War II is a musical tribute to the heroes of World War II - the ordinary men and women who did extraordinary things - whether on the front lines or the home front. Over 100 veterans, their wives and children were interviewed for this project, and their collected stories, both harrowing and hilarious, are woven into the tapestry of this one-of-a-kind musical revue that features 32 of the best-loved songs of the 1940s. Website: http://www.tryonarts.org/

Fall Specials at Biltmore

2009-11-07T09:56:00.000-05:00

Stay Three Nights for the Price of Two (Rates include length-of-stay estate admission) November Available for arrival on: 17, 22, 29. December Available for arrival on: 6, 7, 8, 13, 14, 15, 18, 19, 20, 27. Check Availability

Web Rates (Rates do not include estate admission)
November Starting at $199 on: 18, 19, 29, 30 - Starting at $299 on: 20, 21, 27, 28
December Weekdays starting at $229 on: 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 - Starting at $299 on: 11, 12, 18, 19 Check Availability

Fishing News from David Grossman

2009-11-07T09:30:00.000-05:00

Fall in the Asheville area is my absolute favorite time of year where chasing trout is concerned. I am a firm believer that more trophy trout are caught in the next two months then the rest of the year combined. This trophy season is a product of wild brown and brook trout beginning their annual spawning ritual with great opportunities to catch the trophy of a lifetime during these trout's pre-spawn activities (Remember don't disturb fish actively spawning on redds). A great way to target these aggressive pre-spawn fish is sight fishing to them with streamers. This time of year the pattern doesn't matter as ...READ MORE...

November Golf Special in Lake Lure

2009-11-06T19:28:00.000-05:00

November Stay & Play Deluxe Package (#54053) at Rumbling Bald includes: 2-nights lodging for two in your choice of available Apple Valley Villas units; 3-rounds golf with cart on either of our two championship golf courses. Price is $166.00 per person based on 2-night say for two golfers. Prices includes all taxes and cart fees. To book this package please call a resort reservations agent at (800) 201-2213 or send email to Reservations@RumblingBald.com. Please ask for package #54053.

3 days left for Mountain Gear Sale

2009-11-06T11:20:00.000-05:00

Weekend Specials at Thirteen Moons

2009-11-06T00:13:00.001-05:00

Nov 6-8, Thirteen Moons Restaurant at the Village, Bryson City NC.
Friday:
Appetizer - Steamed Mussels, Roma Tomato and Cracked Red Pepper, Fennel Broth served with French Bread
Chef’s Special Entrée - Seafood Pasta, Bay Clams, Gulf Shrimp, Grouper and Calamari, Champagne White Truffle Butter Cream Sauce, Homemade Spinach Fettuccine
The Pastry Chef’s Creation - Chocolate Fudge Éclair Sunday, Fresh Bananas, Strawberries, Chocolate and Coffee Ice Cream, Salted Peanuts, Sweet Whipped Cream and Cherries

Saturday:
Appetizer - Shrimp Spring Rolls served with a Sauce Ponzu
Chef’s Special Entrée - Beef Tenderloin Crusted with Roasted Garlic, Brioche Topped with a Porcini Mushroom, Onion Veal Glaze
The Pastry Chef’s Creation - Chocolate Fudge Éclair Sunday, Fresh Bananas, Strawberries, Chocolate and Coffee Ice Cream, Salted Peanuts, Sweet Whipped Cream and Cherries

Sunday Brunch Buffet 10:30am – 2:30pm:
Atlantic Smoked Salmon and Bagel Bar with Capers, Red Onion and Cream Cheese
Fresh Seasonal Fruit and a Selection of Gourmet Salads
Omelet Station made to order by our Chef
Danish Pastries and Muffins
Thirteen Moons Warm Breakfast Specialty
A Fantastic Soup du Jour
Gourmet Pasta Entrée with our Authentic Italian Sauce
Carving Station featuring a Freshly Prepared Family Roast
Vegetable and Potatoes
Sensational Homemade Dessert Buffet
$11.95 per person , Children 5-11, $6.95 ~ 4 and under FREE
Website: http://www.nvnc.com

Saturday Sake Tasting

2009-11-06T00:01:00.000-05:00

Nov 7, 4PM-6PM, Hops and Vines, Asheville NC. Three of the best tasting sakes offered by Hops and Vines will be tasted. Sake is a Japanese wine made from polished rice. We will explore the different grades of sake and what they mean. This will be a tasty and educational tasting! All sakes tasted will be 10% off Saturday only. Ozeki Dry, Momokawa Diamond, Tozai Living Jewel. Website: http://www.hopsandvines.net

Green River Boys in Saluda

2009-11-05T09:34:00.000-05:00

Nov 6, Shaffer's Roadside Grill, 1346 Ozone Dr, SALUDA . The Green River Boys perform at 6PM. The Western North Carolina group performs Bluegrass gospel music. Website: http://www.greenriverboys.com/

"Bright Star" in Flat Rock

2009-11-04T22:17:00.000-05:00

Nov 6-12, Flat Rock Cinema, Flat Rock NC. "Bright Star is one of those rare films that critics wait for and moviegoers can't wait to tell their friends about. Oscar nominations may be on their way at last." Based on the three-year romance between 19th century poet John Keats and Fanny Brawne, which was cut short by Keats' untimely death at age 25. $6 admission - Website: http://www.flatrockwineshoppe.com/

NC Sweepstakes - Explore Boone, Winter Ski Vacation

2009-11-04T22:05:00.000-05:00

Win a trip for a Winter Ski Vacation in the North Carolina High Country. The winner will receive:

Three nights accommodations in a three bedroom/three bathroom “Echota on the Ridge” condo from Foscoe Rentals
One pair of Atomic Skis
One UVEX Ski Helmet
One pair of UVEX Ski Goggles
Two days of lift tickets at Appalachian Ski Mountain for two adults and two children
Gift certificate for four to Hawksnest for snow tubing sessions
Welcome Gift Basket
$50 gift certificate to Mast General Store
$250 voucher for food
$500 travel voucher
Enter today! The sweepstakes ends November 30, 2009.

Enter To Win!
(one entry per email address)

Color still Showy in Asheville

2009-11-04T21:46:00.000-05:00

Leaves in the higher elevations are gone until spring, but if you missed the "peak" there are still a few places to enjoy Mother Nature's colors. Asheville appears to be your best bet for mountain fall colors. The higher elevations along the Blue Ridge Parkway are past their peak, but down around the city, they are still quite showy. In the Asheville area, the oaks and hickories are peaking, with their yellows, reds and browns, along with red sourwoods, the occasional late maple, and deeply red black gums. In the Cashiers-Highlands area, the leaves are pretty far-gone, particularly around Highlands. However, lower down, and in sheltered areas like the Tuckasegee Gorge between Cullowhee & Glenville, there are still scattered lovely trees - esp. hickories, russet-red oaks, scattered colorful maples, and sourwoods. In summary, there is will still be some good color this coming week, but not for much longer. So take a drive in the southern mountains this week, and soak in the last of the fall color for this season!

Win a $100 gift Certificate

2009-11-04T10:16:00.000-05:00

Endless River Adventures is expanding it's online store and needs customer reviews. If you write a review about one of the great pieces of gear/boats you have purchased from us and post it on our on-line store, you will be automatically included in a drawing to win a $100 gift certificate. Submit your product review between now and December 15th and your name will be automatically entered to win the $100 gift certificate. For details visit the website: http://www.endlessriveradventures.com/news

Sound Factory this Saturday Night

2009-11-04T09:58:00.000-05:00

Nov 7, 8PM-11PM, Saluda Mountain Jamboree, SALUDA NC. The Saturday night "Party With A Beat" - Sound Factory. Everything from country music, beach music, oldies rock'n roll, top hits, southern rock and other great party music will fill the air for listening and dancing enjoyment. If you don't dance, that is OK. We are kind of a "Social Club". We have folks that just come each week to listen and have a good time!

Website: http://saludamountainjamboree.com/

Stick Boy Mayview Madness

2009-11-04T09:48:00.002-05:00

Nov 7, 8AM, Blowing Rock School, Blowing Rock NC. Stick Boy Mayview Madness 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run The 10th Annual Mayview Madness 5K! This year, we have added a 1 Mile Fun Run before the 5K, so the whole family can be a part of the Stick Boy Mayview Madness race day. The 1 Mile Fun Run, beginning at 8:00 am, will start and finish at the Blowing Rock School. The 3.1-mile race will begin at 8:30 am at the Blowing Rock School, continue up to the Mayview area and terminate at the Memorial Park.

Website: http://www.highcountryconservancy.org/mayviewmadness.php

Slow Food presents Local Food Traditions with Apples

2009-11-04T08:51:00.000-05:00

Nov 14, 5PM, 109 Bell Rd., Asheville NC. Local farmer/artist/old-timey cook Susie Hamilton will share tales of growing up on historic Hickory Nut Gap Farm. She'll fashion the farm's apples into pies and bake them off in an antique wood cookstove and in the fireplace. Bill Whipple will talk about growing your own heritage apples and why it is important to bring heritage fruits back into circulation. Bring a potluck dish to share, and beverage if you like, then we'll finish off the pies. Website: http://www.slowfoodasheville.org

Heritage Alive! Mountain Youth Talent Contest

2009-11-03T21:45:00.000-05:00

Applications now being accepted for the Mountain Youth Talent Contest being held on November 19 at The Smoky Mountains Center for the Performing Arts. Contestants will compete in vocals, instrumentals, dance, poetry/prose/storytelling with cash prizes and trophies for winners. Applications are available at the Franklin, Swain and Jackson Chambers of Commerce or online at www.spiritofappalachia.org. Presented by Catch the Spirit of Appalachia.

Holiday Vacation Idea # 1

2009-11-03T21:18:00.000-05:00

#1: Art for the Heart. For a unique way to gather with family or friends for the holidays plan a gathering at the John C Campbell Folk School this year! Classes are available for November and December offering everything from blacksmithing to spinning to ornaments, painting, creating children's books and much more. Check it all out at: https://www.folkschool.org

Riverlink Fundraiser Party in Asheville

2009-11-03T20:21:00.001-05:00

Nov 6, 8PM, The Orange Peel, 101 Biltmore Ave., Asheville NC. Riverlink Fundraiser Party with co-sponser Sweetwater Brewery features a concert by Yo Mama's Big Fat Booty Band and the announcement of the winners of the Save the French Broad contest. Contest winners are the Asheville area participating vendors who raised the most money through the sales of the Save the French Broad fish and T-shirts. Click here to purchase tickets...

RiverLink is a regional non-profit spearheading the economic and environmental revitalization of the French Broad River and its tributaries as a place to work, live and play.