Nov. 21 This Week in the Swannanoa Valley
Swannanoa Valley Christian Ministry needs
As temperatures drop, needs for the Swannanoa Valley Christian Ministry grow. The Black Mountain-based nonprofit is currently seeking toilet paper, toothbrushes, toothpaste, shampoo and sop. Coats for children and men, gloves, blankets and children's winter clothing are needed, as well.
SVCM's homeless shelter is seeking regular coffee, decaffeinated coffee, laundry pods, disinfectant wipes and gloves. The SVCM Johnny Raines Program is now seeking sponsors for families. The program has expanded this year to include children ages 13 - 18.
Monetary donations designated to food, the shelter or the Johnny Raines Christmas Program are also welcome and can be sent to P.O. Box 235, Black Mountain.
Items can be dropped off at 101 North Ridgeway Avenue, Black Mountain.
Celebrate Recovery meetings
Are you or someone you know struggling with anger, codependency, eating disorder, love & relationship addiction, abuse, alcohol, drug of other forms of addiction? Celebrate Recovery, which meets every Tuesday evening at Mountain View Church on 2221 North Fork-Right Fork, features inspiring teaching and testimonies of God’s healing power by our family in recovery.
Meetings begin at 6:15 p.m. with a free meal, before worship, testimony, or lessons begin at 7 p.m. Small groups take place at 8:00 p.m. for open share and 12-Step studies,before dessert is served at 9 p.m. Free child care is available. For more information contact Connie at 669-1981 or Jeanie at 669-4146.
Poker night at the VFW
VFW Post 9157 is now hosting Thursday night poker night. The weekly tournaments are open to the public, with the first one beginning at 5 p.m., followed by a 7 p.m. tournament.
Dinner plates are available for $5. A $5 credit will be awarded to the winner of each tournament.
Free GED tutoring
Free tutoring for the GED is offered every Tuesday and Thursday evening from 5:30 - 8 p.m. at the Swannanoa Valley Christian Ministry Opportunity House on 101 North Ridgeway Avenue, Black Mountain.
Tutoring is available in all subjects. For further information contact Martha Hubert at 828-231-5748.
Red House Gallery presents Mountain Rhythms holiday show
Red House Gallery, home of the The Swannanoa Valley Fine Arts League, is hosting Mountain Rhythms, a holiday show that will run through Sunday, Dec. 29. The exhibit features features artwork, gifts, and ornaments handcrafted for the holidays and inspired by mountain life.
Non-functional and functional work, painting in all mediums, photography, collage, mixed media, jewelry, sculpture, assemblage, clay, metal, glass, fiber, and wood are represented in this broad ranging show, which also features creative holiday trees decorated with artful ornaments.All artwork is for sale.
Red House is open Monday - Saturday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Sunday, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Instructor’s Concert Tickets on Sale Now
Tickets for the 13th Annual Acoustic Corner Instructor’s concert are on sale now. This popular annual event takes place at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 23, at the Black Mountain Center for the Arts.
The lineup includes David Zoll, Laurie Fischer, Matt Kinne, Gary Mackey and exciting newcomer to the Acoustic Corner fold, multi-instrumentalist Bryan McDowell.
For many regular fans of this event, the Instructor’s Concert marks the beginning of the holiday season. Join us in the celebration. Tickets are $20, sell quickly and can be purchased by calling 828-669-0930 or online at blackmountainarts.org.
Hand in Hand Smoked Turkey Fundraiser
Swannanoa Valley nonprofit Hand in Hand, which supports the six schools in the Owen District, is holding its annual smoked turkey fundraiser, Tuesday, Nov. 26. Turkeys can be ordered in advance and will be available to be picked up in the parking lot of Tabernacle United Methodist Church, at 385 Tabernacle Road.
Turkeys are 12 - 14 pounds and $35 each. For more information call Lois Nix at 669-7868.