Happenings In and Around Our Mountain Glen Community | |
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Mountain Glen
August/September Events
at a Glance
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08/05 Mixed Twilight Golf Scramble (3:45)
Mixed Twilight Golf will continue every Monday through the season. RSVP NOW online or on the bulletin board above the mailboxes.
08/05 Steak Cookout & Trivia Night (6:00)
Phil Lanford & Pete Farnum will be grilling tenderloin steaks. Sign up to bring your favorite salad, side, or dessert. BYOB $10 per person.
No signup sheets for this event. Team TRIVIA event with prizes will follow dinner, emceed by DJ Pete Welker. This event is limited to 90 attendees RSVP NOW online, text or call Joan at 817-235-4447 or Ronna at 678-907-7710, or send email to: members@mountainglenpoa.org. (RSVP deadline is August 2nd.)
08/12 Mixed Twilight Golf Scramble (3:45)
Mixed Twilight Golf will continue every Monday through the season. RSVP NOW online or on the bulletin board above the mailboxes.
08/12 Flavors Around the World (6:00)
Potluck Dinner. Sign up to bring your favorite international dish to celebrate the Summer Olympics. BYOB. $5 per person. RSVP NOW online or on the sign up sheet above the mailboxes. (Deadline is August 10th.)
08/19 Mixed Twilight Golf Scramble (3:45)
Mixed Twilight Golf will continue every Monday through the season. RSVP NOW online or on the bulletin board above the mailboxes.
08/19 Thanksgiving in August (6:00)
Gather together this evening for an early Thanksgiving dinner catered by Daniel Boone Inn. Menu will be turkey, dressing, sides, and pie. BYOB. $20 per person RSVP NOW online or on the sign up sheet above the mailboxes. (Deadline is August 13th.)
08/21 POA Board Meeting (3:30)
Mountain Glen Clubhouse
08/24-25 MG Club Championship (11:00)
Tee times starting at 11AM. See article for details.
08/26 Mixed Twilight Golf Scramble (3:45)
Mixed Twilight Golf will continue every Monday through the season. RSVP NOW online or on the bulletin board above the mailboxes.
08/26 Dinner & Live Music (6:00)
Catered by Black Olive: chicken parmesan, eggplant parmesan, fettuccine alfredo, salad, garlic bread, and a cannoli for dessert. Wear your favorite band t-shirt as you rock along to oldies and classic rock played after dinner by The Collective. $20 per person. BYOB. RSVP NOW online or on the bulletin board above the mailboxes. (Deadline August 20th)
09/02 Labor Day Cookout (6:00)
Phil Lanford & Jim Dye will be grilling our last summer dinner of brats and hotdogs. Sign up to bring your favorite potluck side, salad, or dessert. BYOB if you choose. $5 per person. Please RSVP NOW online or on the sign-up sheet above the mailboxes. (Deadline is August 30th.)
09/10 Blue Ridge Women's Golf Invitational (9:00)
See article for details
09/18 POA Board Meeting (3:30)
Mountain Glen Clubhouse
09/19 POA Annual Association Meeting (7:30 PM to 9:00 PM)
Mountain Glen Clubhouse Election of new board members
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MG Annual School Supply Drive | |
Mountain Glen's annual school supply drive is underway. Supplies are being collected during August for the two most in-need schools in Avery County: Newland and Freedom Trail Elementary Schools.
Supplies can be dropped in the box located in Devon's outer office or you can bring donations to the Monday night dinners.
Types of things needed include: #2 pencils, 24-crayon boxes, wide-ruled composition books, 1" notebooks, 2-pocket folders, 3-ring binders, zippered pencil pouches or boxes, rulers, erasers, glue sticks, highlighters, etc.
New socks are also always needed and welcomed!
If you have any questions, please contact Gail Patterson.
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Thank You to Our Dinner Hosts & Cookout Chefs
for August
We would like to recognize those who generously volunteer their time to decorate and set up before Monday night dinners and clean up afterwards. During August your hosts will be:
08/5 Steak Cookout
Phil Lanford, Pete Farnum
Carmen & Peter Barnes
08/12 Flavors From Around the World
Carmen & Peter Barnes
08/19 Thanksgiving in August
Donna & Tim Mathis
08/26 Classic Rock & Oldies Night
Donna & Tim Mathis
09/02 Labor Day
Jim & Sherry Dye
Ronna & Johnny Campbell
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In honor of the Olympics, and our last potluck of the season, we're introducing a new theme this year - Flavors from Around the World.
Use your imagination and bring a favorite dish thats Italian, French, Indian, Greek, Spanish, Mexican etc. It doesn't have to be complicated or a big stretch. Think enchiladas, lasagna, curry, ratatouille, empanadas, bahn mi, quiche, cheesecake, strudel...you get the idea!
SIGN UP NOW for Monday, August 12th.
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Don't Miss the MG Club Championship
August 24 & 25
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This year's Championship will be two rounds of stroke play. The field will be flighted by handicap. There will be divisions for Men, Senior Men, and Women. We will be awarding 4 Champions, as well as gross and net prizes within each flight.
Club Champion (lowest overall gross score)
Member's Champion (lowest overall net score)
Senior Club Champion (Men 65 and over)
Women's Club Champion (lowest overall gross score)
Tee times start at 11 AM. The entry fee: $30 (cart fees not included) Deadline to sign up is Wednesday, August 21st.
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July was a busy month for Junior Golf at Mountain Glen. We held our annual Junior Golf Summer Camp at the beginning of the month, then hosted a local qualifier for the Drive, Chip and Putt Contest.
A special thanks to many of the property owners for volunteering.
And a VERY special shout out to Everly Brinkley! She and her family live in Mountain Glen, and she finished 3rd in the girls 11-12 division, which qualifies her to advance to the next round in August in hopes of making her way to Augusta for the finals next year.
Robert Nowak
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Spots are Filling Up Fast for the
Blue Ridge Women's Golf Invitational!
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Sign up NOW for the annual Blue Ridge Women's Golf Invitational scheduled for Tuesday, September 10, 2024 (rain date is September 17th). The field is limited to 36 teams and there are still a few spots left!
The format is 2-person Texas Scramble with teams flighted by combined handicap (B player will be adjusted to within 8 of the A player). There will be a 9AM shotgun start.
The entry fee is $85 per player and includes golf and cart fees, range balls, breakfast, a post-tournament luncheon, prizes, and a goodie bag.
Importantly, funds raised will benefit the Avery High School Women's Golf team. Last year
$4,600 was raised for this worthy cause. Any questions, please contact Beth Hill at bethchill@gmail.com.
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Support "Girl Power" in Golf! | |
Avery High School Women's Golf Team with Robert Nowak (who in this photo is a) a hologram, b) shaking vigorously, or c) the victim of random camera effects) | |
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Residents of Mountain Glen have a long history of supporting the surrounding community, including through some of the golf tournaments that are held here each season.
The Blue Ridge Women's Golf Invitational was established last year as a way to bring women together to support women's golf in the area, and also to support the Avery High School Women's Golf Team. There are a number of events throughout the season that support various Avery County men's high school sports teams but this is the only one specifically for ladies sports.
This year there are two ways to sponsor the tournament:
Similar to last year, one way is to sponsor a hole for $100. This is a lovely way to honor a friend or loved one, or to promote a business.
The second way, new this year, is to sponsor a player from the Avery High School Women's Golf Team. If you have had the experience of either playing golf with or near any of these young ladies, you can't help but be impressed by their athleticism and skill and this is a great way to boost their spirits and confidence! Costs for these sponsorships will be available soon.
For more information on sponsorships, contact Beth Hill at bethchill@gmail.com or 828-302-0440.
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Thank you in advance to Jim & Sherry Dye who will be generously providing bratwurst and hot dogs, and Phil Lanford for cooking, at our last cookout of the season on Labor Day, Monday, September 2nd. Potluck salads, sides, and desserts. $5 per person. As usual, BYOB.
If you haven't signed up yet, visit the Mountain Glen Community website and SIGN UP NOW for this fun event and to let us know what you'll be bringing to the cookout.
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For our many year-round residents and others who may be visiting around the holiday season, the annual Mountain Glen Holiday Potluck is scheduled for Monday, December 9, 2024 at 6PM. | |
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Monday, July 29 was the Christmas in July dinner catered by Kaye's by the River. Afterward, with the experienced guidance of Goose & Julie Guice, people stayed to help assemble 100 gift boxes for needy children around the world via Operation Christmas Child, operated by Samaritan's Purse. Thank you to everyone in the community who so generously gave to this effort! | | |
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Deb Bunn, Julie Guice, Ronna Campbell, organizers (along with their spouses) | |
"Tropical Vibes" Appetizer Potluck | |
It was "Tropical Vibes" Night for the Monday night appetizer potluck on July 15th and people were pickin' up good vibrations along with appetizing appetizers. | | |
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Paul West, Donna & Tim Mathis | | |
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Ronna Campbell & Jan Dempster | |
People donned their hats and boots and embraced their inner cowboy/cowgirl at the June 24th Western Night potluck dinner. | |
Connie & Rick Flint with family | |
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L to R: Cindy Bauguess, Bindi Lang, Cathy Ann Karanen | |
Mountain Glen Real Estate | | |
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319 Smokey View Dr.
$799,000
3,211 Sq. Ft.
Price per Sq. Ft. $249
4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms
Built: 1985
0.39 acre lot
Agent: Allison Peneger, Realty One Group Results-Boone
See listing for details
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915 Balsam Dr.
$765,000
2,736 Sq. Ft.
Price per Sq. Ft. $280
3 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms
Built: 1988
0.49 acre lot
Agent: Melinda Eggers, Premier Southeby's International Realty
See listing for details
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926 Balsam Dr.
PENDING
$775,000
2,551 Sq. Ft.
Price per Sq. Ft. $304
3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
Built: 2004
0.63 acre lot
Agent: Amy Pepin, Premier Southeby's International Realty
See listing for details
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625 Mountain Glen Dr.
$695,000
1,703 Sq. Ft.
Price per Sq. Ft. $408
3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
Built: 1986
0.33 acre lot
Agent: Sandy Davis, Harry Berry Realty
See listing for details
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405 Strawberry Ln.
$545,000
1,478 Sq. Ft.
Price per Sq. Ft. $279
3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
Built: 1969
0.5 acre lot
Agent: Steve Kolno, Beycomb Brokerage Realty LLC
See listing for details
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Hemlock Dr.
PENDING
0.67 acre lot
$22,000
Agent: Melissa Berkheimer, Buchanan Real Estate
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Nearby August/September Events | |
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August 1 Banner Elk Concerts in the Park at Tate-Evans Park, 6:30 PM, free admission
The Collective featuring Dave and Jen Calvert and our very own Johnny Campbell on lead guitar!
August 1-4 NC Mineral and Gem Festival Thursday-Saturday 10am-6 pm and Sunday 12:30-5:00 pm The Commons Shopping Center (former Food Lion Building)| 12183 NC-226, Spruce Pine This festival, now it in its 65th year, is one of the oldest gem shows in the country and draws visitors from around the world to purchase jewelry, precious stones, and crystals. Admission $5.
August 2 Sunset Dinner Series Beech Mountain 5506' Skybar, 6 PM-9 PM. $90 per person, reservations 828-387-2011 Take a scenic chairlift ride to and from 5506′ Skybar on Beech Mountain where you'll join chefs Dustin King & Will Young for an unforgettable Sunset Dinner featuring an open buffet with heavy hors d’oeuvres, appetizers, small plates, and breathtaking views and live music. Additional dinner dates: 08/09, 08/16, 08/23, 08/30
August 3 - 4 Art on the Greene 10 AM - 5 PM at the green at the Historic Banner Elk Schoolfeaturing quality, hand-made arts and crafts from select regional and national artisans.
August 7 Kaye's by the River Wine-Paired DInner Theme: California Dreamin' Dinner includes 5 courses with 5 paired wines. Per person price varies but is typically around $80. Additional dinner dates (each with a different theme): 08/21, 09/04, 09/18, 10/2, 10/16
August 8 Banner Elk Concerts in the Park at Tate-Evans Park, 6:30 PM, free admission
Florencia & The Feeling, a 5-piece high-energy pop/funk fusion band featuring 4-part harmonies, hints of jazz, Latin roots, and upbeat funky vibes.
August 10 Art Opening Scott Boyle & Margaret Salisbury The Art Cellar 4-6PM beautiful
landscape artists
August 15 Banner Elk Concerts in the Park at Tate-Evans Park, 6:30 PM, free admission
The Extraordinaires, delivering Oldies, including Motown, Rock, R&B, Beach, and Top 40.
August 16 - 18 Avery Fine Arts & Master Crafts Festival Sugar Mountain Resort
Friday: 1PM– 5PM, Saturday: 10AM – 5PM, Sunday: 10AM – 4PM
Juried festival features an eclectic mix of handcrafted wares from fine and master crafts artisans. Photography, paintings, jewelry , sculpture, pottery, weaving, glass art, wood crafts, wood furniture, specialty candles, body care & soaps and more.
August 16- 25 Ensemble Stage Banner Elk, Distant Music, ticket prices vary
In a Massachusetts Irish pub, the kegs are tapped as Connor, Maeve and Dev discuss religion, beer, whether truth really exists, differences between the Irish and Irish-Americans, the value of good fish & chips, and the capacity of stout to explain most of life.
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Aug. 26 17th Annual High Country Beer Fest 3-7PM, 748 Roby Greene Rd, Boone
This fundraising event (general admission $50) allows you to sample craft beverages from over 40 unique breweries, listen to live music (3 bands), and eat delicious food from a variety of food trucks.
August 30 Liar's Table Farm-To-Table Supper The Evergreen Barn in Elk Park. $95 per person, 5 courses. Complimenatry wine and beer tastings or you may bring your own wine. Additional dinner dates: 09/06, 10/04 For details or to join their email list write to TheLiarsTableNC@gmail.com
August 31 - Sept. 1 Art on the Greene 10 AM - 5 PM at the green at the Historic Banner Elk Schoolfeaturing quality, hand-made arts and crafts from select regional and national artisans.
August 31 - Mile High Kite Festival 10AM - 4PM, Prizes for the biggest/smallest kite, best decorated, and more. Free kites will be given to the first 150 children under the age of 13. Additional fun activities include a parachute kite race for kids, face painting, kite demos, live music, and a variety of craft and food vendors. 402 Beech Mountain Parkway, Beech Mountain, Admission free, parking $5
September 4-7 Avery County Agricultural and Horticultural Fair Avery County Fairgrounds, 661 Vale Rd. Free admission and parking. Livestock competitions and exhibits, and a wide variety of food and attractions. Weekdays 5PM - 10:30PM, Sat. 1PM - 10:30PM, amusement ride wristbands are $15 - $20
September 6-8, 13-15, 20-22 Autumn at Oz Beech Mountain 10AM-4PM Immersive experience. Visit the Gale farm in Kansas, experience the twister, meet Glinda in Munchkinland, and follow the yellow brick road to Emerald City and meet the Wizard plus more. Admission $60.
September 13-27 Ensemble Stage Banner Elk, The Love List, ticket prices vary
When a gypsy woman has a perennial bachelor create a list of the top ten qualities in a mate and his "Ideal Woman" suddenly arrives on his doorstep he realizes his list could use a few revisions. This hilarious, new comedy reminds us---Be careful what you wish for.
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