e-Focus Monthly Newsletter

Town of Weaverville

Latest News

Veterans Day Observance

Weaverville will hold its annual Veterans Day Observance on Friday, November 11 at 11 a.m. in the Community Center at Lake Louise. This year our Veterans will be honored with a patriotic music salute performed by Anita and Luis Diaz, both former members of the United States Air Force Band. After their service to our country Anita, a talented singer performed with various bands and as a backup singer for Amy Grant and Vince Gill, among others. Luis, a guitarist extraordinaire, was an accomplished musician for many bands and singers from classical to jazz and rock.

Also participating will be Rev. Dr. Stuart Lamkin of First Baptist Church giving the invocation and benediction, Paran Peters singing our National Anthem, presentation and retirement of the colors by North Buncombe High School NJROTC, rifle salute by the Weaverville Police Department, Taps by the Weaverville Fire Department, and Amazing Grace by Howard Dusenbery on the bagpipes.

Town Hall Closed November 24th & 25th

Town Hall will be closed November 24th & 25th in observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday.

The Town of Weaverville wishes everyone a Happy Thanksgiving!

New Garbage Toters Required by Town

In order to provide for safer and more efficient garbage pick-up the Town of Weaverville will be changing to an automated side-loading garbage truck in the coming months. This change in operations will require all garbage customers to use a Town-approved garbage toter. These toters have been available for purchase through the Town for several years and many customers are currently using them.

If you do not currently have a Town-approved toter in use, one will be delivered to you beginning in October. This delivery is a large undertaking and will take several months to complete, but all toters will be delivered prior to the end of December 2022.

The one-time cost of each toter is $55 and that amount will be added to your water bill in January 2023. If you would prefer to be put on a payment plan providing for 5 monthly payments of $11, please contact the Town immediately at 828-645-7116 and those arrangements will be made. Residents that are not Town water customers will be billed directly. Questions concerning the toters should be directed to the Public Works Department at 828-645-0606 or ecutshall@weavervillepublicworks.org. Billing questions should be directed to Town Hall at 828-645-7116 or mworley@weavervillenc.org.

Making Weaverville Accessible for All

The Town of Weaverville would like for its facilities and programs to be accessible to all. If you have experienced a difficulty in accessing Town facilities or participating in programs or services operated by the Town, we would like to hear from you.

How To Provide Feedback:

Written comments are welcomed Email to: coordinator@weavervillenc.org Dropbox at: Town Hall (30 South Main St.) at front door and back parking lot Mail to: ADA Coordinator Town of Weaverville PO Box 338 Weaverville, NC, 28787

Telephone conference or in person meetings: call (828)645-7116 or email coordinator@weavervillenc.org to schedule a telephone conference or in-person meeting with the Town’s ADA Coordinator, Jennifer Jackson.

WBA Micro-Grant Program Now Open

The application for the Weaverville Business Association Micro-Grant Program is now open. Grants will be awarded to small business in the 28787, 28709, and 28701 zip codes, and range from $500 to $2,500. This program is open to for-profit businesses with <50 employees, or similarly sized nonprofits that operate a storefront small business. The application will close November 15th. Information and application are available here.

A Message from Weaverville's Police Department

The Weaverville Police Department has partnered with the Weaverville Elementary and Primary Schools for our Cops for Kids program. Only monetary donations will be taken for the program. 100% of the money donated will go to the schools, directly helping children this Christmas season and throughout the year.

Please make your donations at the Weaverville Police Department located at 30 South Main Street, Weaverville, NC 28787.

Cash donations are welcome or checks made payable to Weaverville Police Department with Cops for Kids in the memo. Every donation, big or small, will reach the children in our community who need it most.

Thank you for your continued support!

For more information please call 828-645-5700

Town of Weaverville-Ivy River Water Treatment Plant “Gold Star”

In September 2022 the Town of Weaverville-Ivy River Water Treatment Plant was awarded the 2021 AWOP award for the 13th consecutive year.

The N.C. Division of Water Resources has honored 66 water treatment plants for surpassing federal and state drinking water standards in 2021. The division’s Public Water Supply Section awarded the facilities the prestigious N.C. Area Wide Optimization Award, which is part of a state effort to enhance the performance of existing surface water treatment facilities.

For 2021, the state recognized 16 facilities with the “Gold Star” honor, which is an award for systems that have received the N.C. Area Wide Optimization Award for 10 or more consecutive years.

Awards are given each year to water systems that demonstrate outstanding turbidity removal, a key test of drinking water quality. Turbidity is a measure of the cloudiness or haziness of water caused by individual particles that can interfere with disinfection and provide a medium for microbial growth. Microbes are microscopic particles that occur naturally but can include harmful bacteria and viruses.

While all drinking water systems must meet strict state and federal drinking water standards, these systems met performance goals that are significantly more stringent than state and federal standards. In 2021, nearly 2.8 million North Carolina residents were served by these award-winning plants.

Town Accepting Applications for the 2023 Citizens Academy

The Town of Weaverville hosts an annual Citizens’ Academy to promote open dialogue and provide the community with education about the workings of town government. Any resident is welcome to participate. The curriculum covers current town programs, services, policies, procedures, plus a “behind the scenes” look at how Weaverville’s government operates.

To learn more about Citizens' Academy, and to fill out an application please click here.

Mark Your Calendar

Weaverville's 2022 Veterans Day Observance

Weaverville's Veterans Day Observance will be held on Friday, November 11th at 11:00 A.M. in the Weaverville Community Center at Dottie Sherrill Knoll. The Guest Speaker will be Luis Diaz.

Luis, a native of Barranquitas, Puerto Rico, has played all styles of guitar from classical to jazz and rock. He studied at Berklee College of Music in Boston, the Conservatory of Music of Puerto Rico, and Western Carolina University. He was selected to represent Puerto Rico in the Caribbean Classical Guitar Competition in 1994.

He has performed with top bands in Puerto Rico and has opened for Juanes, La Ley, Bob Mintzer and Restless Heart and has performed on recordings featuring Amy Grant, Vince Gill, and BeBe and CeCe Winans. Luis is also a USAF veteran and has entertained troops, dignitaries and military audiences around the world.

Luis is currently a producer and recording engineer in Franklin, N.C. He also composes, arranges and records.

Free Flu Shot Clinic

Prescription Pad and the Town of Weaverville have teamed up to provide community members to access to a free flu shot. Come to Town Hall, 30 S Main St. Wednesday November 2nd from 12PM-6PM to receive your shot.

Please bring your insurance card. For more information you can contact Prescription Pad at 828-484-7800.

Art Safari Fall Studio Tour: November 5th and 6th

The Weaverville Art Safari is a free, two-day, juried, studio tour event that takes place every Spring and Fall (in April and November) and is one of the longest-running such events in western NC. It is widely recognized both for the quality of work on display and for the unique opportunity it provides to ramble through this beautiful area, meeting our artists and seeing the spaces where they work and live. It’s a favorite of both locals and visitors and draws thousands of art lovers to our little neck of the woods.

This year's fall tour will be Saturday & Sunday, November 5th & 6th from 10am to 5pm. There will be an event record of 78 participating artists who create pieces in diverse media including ceramics, glass, photography, sculpture, jewelry, furniture, painting, drawing, fiber art, mixed media, wood art and more. You can see a display of a few of the participating artist's works in the Community Center from now until November 7

To find out more about this event click here.

17th Annual Free Thanksgiving Dinner at Blue Mountain Pizza

Blue Mountain Pizza will once again offer a free Thanksgiving dinner to anyone who might otherwise be alone, in need, or just looking for a place to go on the holiday. This will be the first year since the pandemic began that they will have their dining room open instead of being pick up only.

As a way to give back to the community of Weaverville, Blue Mountain (located at 55 N. Main St.), will open their doors at noon until 3pm on Thursday, November 24th, offering a traditional dinner of turkey, ham, potatoes, dressing, and all the trimmings.

Last year the restaurant fed almost 450 people. It is their goal to reach out to at least that number this year. By working with local churches, schools, and community leaders, Blue Mountain hopes to get the word out to those who could benefit from this program. Normally they welcome a mix of senior citizens, students and families in need that might not otherwise be able to enjoy the holiday.

If you, a neighbor or friend is looking for a place to go this Thanksgiving please let them know of this opportunity.

2022 Christmas Parade

It's almost that time of year again and the Town's Christmas Parade will be held at 1:00pm on Saturday, December 3, 2022! Please contact Shelby Stovall via email at sstovall@weavervillenc.org or by phone at (828) 658-5816 for more information.

Weaverville Center for Creative & Healthy Living News

My goodness, November is upon us, and aren’t we all amazed at how quickly 2022 has flown by? As Winter is fast approaching and the days grow shorter, we hope everyone is taking time out of your busy lives to thoroughly enjoy the spectacular colors of Fall. If the holiday season isn’t busy enough for you, we have some amazing events in store for you in November and December, so mark your calendars.

Voting at the Community Center. The Registrar of Voters has set up shop in the Albert Weaver Room at the Community Center until Tuesday, November 8^th. All equipment should be out of the room by close of business on Wednesday, November 9^th. To that end, all effected programming during this period has been appropriately relocated to other venues. Be sure to contact the instructors or group champions who lead all activities that are in the Albert Weaver Room during this timeframe to assure you arrive at the correct alternate location for your classes or activities.

Community Center News. Please note that the Community Center will be closed on Thanksgiving Day and the Friday after as well, specifically November 24^th and 25^th. The Town will host a Veterans’ Day Service at 11:00 AM on Friday, November 11^th at the CC, but will be closed the remainder of the day to visitors as it is a Town Holiday.

Special Events. Mark your calendar for these upcoming FREE events. All special events will take place in the Albert Weaver Room at the Community Center. Dates and times are listed below. As always, these performances are conducted by local volunteers so an “Appreciation Basket” will be available for voluntary donations.

Reader’s Theater Sunday, November 13^th / 7:00-8:30 PM

Love, Loss, and What I Wore / Written by Nora & Delia Ephron

Produced by Dreamweavers Productions / Directed by Martin May

These romantic comedy monologues include women's relationships, their wardrobes, and at times the interaction of the two, using the female wardrobe as a time capsule of a woman's life. For more info, contact: dreamweaversnc@gmail.com

Muscial Event Friday, December 2^nd / 7:00-8:30 PM

Tumo & Kohrs in Concert: Come join Mark Tumo & Sarah Kohrs as they perform covers of hit songs from Carol King to Billy Joel, original songs from Sarah Kohrs, plus a few seasonal favorites for you to sing along. Tumo & Kohrs have performed at Isis, Grey Eagle, several other Asheville music venues, and are making their Weaverville debut. This will surely be a popular event so plan on coming early. For a preview of Tumo & Kohrs, click the following link: https://youtu.be/IaMOMGgXEAI

Candlelight Stroll Friday, December 9^th / 6:00 to 9:00 PM

Once again, the Dry Ridge Museum and WCCHL will collaborate with the Weaverville Business Association to bring musical and storytelling entertainment plus refreshments to the Albert Weaver room at the Community Center. Enjoy your stroll along Main Street then take the free, round trip trolley between Downtown Weaverville and the Community Center. Bring the whole family. For more info, contact: visitweaverville@gmail.com

Reader’s Theater Sunday, December 18^th / 7:00-8:30 PM

Ancestral Voices by A. R. Gurney

Produced by The Artisan Players of Weaverville / Directed by Marc Cameron

Set in the 1940s, this bittersweet story, perceived through the eyes of young Eddie whose family is turned upside down when a divorce ensues. Simultaneously, the outside world is undergoing changes as we follow the family through the ensuing decades of war and social upheaval. For more info, contact: dreamweaversnc@gmail.com

Regular Programming Updates

Mountain Music Jam

With temperatures cooling, we are once again bringing this popular program indoors into the Albert Weaver Room. Dates are scheduled for Tuesday, November 22^nd, and Tuesday, December 13^th. We invite all musicians to attend and share in this traditional musical jam. Listeners are always welcome… bring your family and friends to sing along or just enjoy traditional music from the Blue Ridge Mountains. For more info: contact Group Champion, Dylan Morris at dylan.morris427@gmail.com

Women's Group

The first meeting was a rousing success so it looks like this program will be on the schedule for quite some time. Described as “Women coming together to create community and connection. Directed discussions provide an opportunity to share a bit of your own thoughts and history, while honoring those of others. We look forward to getting to know you.”

Meets on the 3rd Thursday of the month (November 17^th) / 4:00-5:15 PM / Multipurpose Room. For more info: contact Group Champion, Lisa Mateboer at lsmtbr2@gmail.com

Geneology Group

The first meeting of this group was a big hit and it too will be on the regular schedule for the 1st Tuesday of each month. Whether you are an Ancestry.com, 23 & Me, or an “old school” internet miner or genealogical data, all are welcome to share their tips and for successful searching. Next meeting will be November 8^th, 5:30-6:30 PM. For more info: contact Group Champion, Carla Mitchell at carladeam@gmail.com

Line Dancing

Both 8-week classes are currently full and therefore closed to any further enrollment.

Did you know?

We have long made it a practice to fly an American flag in front of our home. As a retired Naval officer, I am well aware there is specific etiquette for displaying Old Glory which was first codified at the National Flag Conference in 1923. Later, it was the American Legion that passed a resolution articulating flag retirement ceremonies in 1937, and those approved methods remain in place to this day. Did you know our local Cub Scout Pack 15 here in Weaverville has a collection box for worn American Flags located just inside the front doors of the Ace Hardware store on Weaver Blvd? Who knew? What a great service to our community by our local Cub Scout leaders and their young Cub Scouts to keep alive this wonderful tradition of showing respect to this sacred symbol... our American Flag.

Respectfully,

Thomas M. Balestrieri

Board Chairperson

Weaverville Center for Creative & Healthy Living

26 Whitetail Drive

Weaverville, NC 28787

wcchl@weavervillenc.org

904.347.3312

www.facebook.com/WCCHL