March E-Newsletter

Town of Weaverville

Monthly News & Updates

Weaverville Business Assoc.'s Shamrock Festival March 15th

The Weaverville Business Association will host the annual Shamrock Festival on Sunday, March 15th from 2:00–6:00 p.m. on Florida Avenue & Merchants Alley. This family-friendly event features live Irish-inspired music by Trippin’ Up the Stairs, performances from the Carpenter Academy of Irish Dance, children’s activities, games, local food & beverages.

Guests may enjoy drinks from participating businesses within Weaverville’s Social District. Those wishing to stroll the festival area with a beverage can purchase a $3 event hand stamp, which helps support the Shamrock Festival and other free community events throughout the year.

Attendees are encouraged to wear their best St. Patrick’s Day attire — the festival leprechaun, Paddy O’Weave, will award “Lucky Charms” to festive participants.

Want to help out? Volunteer Opportunity to join the Shamrock team! - Sign Up Here

Looking for Something to Do in Weaverville? Just check with the WBA! From trivia nights and art classes to live music, workshops, and seasonal celebrations, the Weaverville Business Assoc. calendar has events and programs listed right on their website. Go to: Visit Weaverville Calendar of Events

Dry Ridge Museum Presents a Conversation with Dale

Friday March 27th at 10:30 a.m. at the Weaverville Community Center, 60 Lakeshore Dr.

Shape the Buncombe County Pedestrian Plan

Help Shape the Future of Pedestrian Travel in Buncombe County!

Join in creating our first Pedestrian Plan to make walking and traveling safer, easier, and more connected in unincorporated areas. Your voice matters for our paths forward.

Make a plan to attend the Community Meeting on March 9 at Land of Sky Regional Council from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. and share your input.
Take the short, interactive survey to share where you’d like sidewalks, crosswalks, and safer walking routes.
Share your experiences and ideas to guide this community-led plan.

Click the link to take the survey and participate in helping to build a more connected future for Buncombe County!

https://engage.buncombecounty.org/pedestrianplan

Intro to Rock Outcrop & Cliff Ecology March 10th at 11:30 a.m.

The Garden Club of Weaverville

Education Program

Tuesday, March 10, at 11:30 a.m.

Location: Weaverville Community Center

Albert Weaver Room

60 Lakeshore Drive

An Introduction to Rock Outcrop

and Cliff Ecology

We often admire rock outcrops from afar, or sometimes here in Western North Carolina, we visit them while hiking. But perhaps we don’t realize that there’s more to these geological formations—and to their distinctive ecosystems—than meets the eye.

Botanist and ecologist Gary Kauffman, will discuss rock outcrops in the WNC mountains, including elevation, pH, and structure between different outcrops. Gary retired in 2025 following a 32-year tenure with the USDA National Forest in North Carolina, where part of his job covered 1.4 million US Forest Service-managed acres from the mountains to the coast. And much of his work involved plant communities and rare plants. Gary’s presentation will include a flowchart key, as well as plant species (some rare) that can be found between or near our mountains’ outcrops and cliffs. And though some of these species are more suitably enjoyed in their natural habitat, Gary will also identify some species that make suitable garden plants.

All are welcome to attend. Bring your own lunch, snack, or beverages to enjoy immediately following the program, if you’d like. The business meeting will begin soon thereafter. For more information, feel free to visit the Garden Club's website at: https://gardenclubofweaverville.org/.

Loose Leaf Collection begins March 1st!

Beginning March 1 thru May 1: Please place leaves behind the curb, NOT in the street or gutter! Leaf piles should be at least 3-feet from cars, mailboxes, and/or trees. Leaf piles must be free of sticks, rocks, dirt and other debris. Do not place leaf piles on top of any meter box or sewer clean-out.

Questions, please contact Public Works at 828-645-0606. Sanitation information webpage: https://weavervillenc.org/for-residents/public-works-and-sanitation-collection-2/

Please Do Not Feed the Ducks, Geese, or Waterfowl

And please slow down and come to a complete stop for gaggles crossing the road!

Stormwater Runoff Facts Sheet & Stormwater Lawn Care

STORMWATER-FRIENDLY LAWN CARE

Spring will soon be upon us, and lawn care is on our minds. There are many easy things we can do to keep our lawns looking good while also protecting our water quality.

Follow these Tips from the Sodfather for stormwater-friendly lawn care:

Mow high and let the clippings lie – they contain 90% water, which is good for the lawn, and keeps nutrients out of waterways.
Keep yard waste off the street and away from storm drains and drainage ditches.
Compost clippings and leaves to create your own natural fertilizer.
Have your soil tested before applying fertilizer and only apply it if needed.
Use phosphorous-free fertilizers unless your soil is lacking in 'P', and use slow-release nitrogen fertilizers or organic compost.
Only use the recommended amount of fertilizers, and don’t apply before windy or rainy days.
Reduce potable water usage by choosing native and drought-resistant plants, and by collecting rainwater in a rain barrel. Rainwater also contains nutrients so it can further reduce the need for fertilizer.
Do not overwater lawns and garden. Use a soaker hose, a porous hose that releases water directly to the ground, which can reduce overwatering that carries away fertilizers that would otherwise enrich lawns and gardens.

Save the Date- Arbor Day Program April 16th

The Weaverville Tree Board proudly sponsors Arbor Day on April 16th! This year we celebrate the creativity and talent of our local youth, as we showcase the poetry and artwork of the North Buncombe Middle and High School students. The 'Young Artists Competition' submission includes the junior division, grades 7 - 8, and senior division, grades 9 -12. Poetry and Artwork Themes: If I Were a Tree or My Favorite Tree will be displayed at the Community Center all through the month of April. During the Arbor Day program, we are planting trees at Lake Louise! So, Save the Date, Let's Celebrate!

NCDOT Upcoming Spring Litter Sweep

The 2026 Spring Litter Sweep is taking place April 11-25.

Traditionally scheduled for the last two weeks of April and September, Litter Sweep is the N.C. Department of Transportation’s biannual statewide roadside litter removal initiative. Residents throughout the state participate in local efforts to help clean up North Carolina's roadways.

If you or your team needs supplies, or if you have any questions, contact your local NCDOT litter program coordinator: Buncombe Co. David Hoskins (828)225-2763 or (828) 298-0397.

https://www.ncdot.gov/initiatives-policies/environmental/adoptahighway/Pages/coordinators.aspx