Monthly e-Focus from the Town of Weaverville

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Town of Weaverville

Late Fees- A Message from the Utility Department

Starting September 2023, the Town will be implementing late fees on all past due water bills. If a water bill has not been paid by the last day of the month it is due, a late fee will be added to the balance on the account. This will become effective with our August 30^th bills that will be due by September 20^th. If we do not receive payment by September 30^th, a late fee will automatically be added to the balance.

GreenWorks Hard-2-Recycle North Next Event in Weaverville

Create a climate resilient future for yourself, your family, and your community and lend a hand:

When: Sept. 9, 2023, 10am-2pm

Where: North Buncombe High School, 890 Clarks Chapel Rd., Weaverville,

For more information on this event: https://www.ashevillegreenworks.org/events

Hard 2 Recycle sponsored by Green Works- volunteers have made it possible to keep hundreds of thousands of pounds of hard-to-recycle items out of our Buncombe County Landfill … Want to know more? https://www.ashevillegreenworks.org/

Get inspired with stories of local environmental guardians like you who are finding creative ways to build a climate-resilient future for all of us.
See opportunities to lend a hand on our efforts to plant trees, protect native pollinators, and cleanup our waterways
Get resources to help you create a more climate-resilient home, yard, and lifestyle.

Weaverville's 9/11 Observance

Weaverville will hold its annual 9/11 observance at 11am on MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2023 at the Weaverville Community Center above Lake Louise. All are welcome. Please join us our speaker will be retired Navy Officer Renee Taft, as well as music by the Reuter Center Singers, Paster Rebecca Gurney of Reems Creek Beech Presbyterian Church to provide our invocation, Taps by the Weaverville Fire Department, and Howard Dusenbery on the bagpipes.

Speaker Renee Taft joined the US Navy after watching the events of Sept. 11th unfold and her life took an irreversible turn as she served our country and followed in the footsteps of her beloved grandfather. Currently Mrs. Taft is the Assistant Nurse Manager at Community Living Center of Asheville VAMC, providing long-term care and hospice.

60 Lakeshore Dr, Weaverville, NC 28787 Parking is available behind and below the Community Center.

Weaverville Police Department Internship Program

The Weaverville Police Department Internship Program provides real life experiences beneficial to both the students and the workforce. While receiving college credits for internship completion, the student learns tasks and project skills benefiting various departments. Focus is on an innovative approach to allowing recruits to become knowledgeable about all government agencies, thus giving interns more exposure to municipal government. Work is primarily with the Weaverville Police Department before beginning Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET). This model was introduced by Assistant Police Chief Oberlin. We commend her initiative, creativity, and work in developing some guidelines and mentoring our intern.

Town of Weaverville Staff welcomes Ben!

“I think this will be a great way to get youth in our community interested in law enforcement and local government for the future!”, Town Manager Coffey.

Fueling Change 2023- Drive Electric Week

Get charged up for a safer future with our groundbreaking "Electric Vehicle Public Safety Training Workshop." As electric vehicles (EVs) become increasingly prevalent on our roads, it's crucial for first responders, emergency personnel, and public safety officials to be well-prepared and knowledgeable about the unique challenges and considerations associated with EV incidents.

This Event will include:

EV Technology Deep Dive: Engage in comprehensive sessions led by EV technology experts, providing an in-depth understanding of electric vehicle systems, battery technology, high-voltage components, and potential safety hazards.

Hands-On Demo with Ride and Drive: SACE will be joining us with the electric fleet to take you on a ride in an electric vehicle while learning about the vehicle technology.

Interdisciplinary Collaboration, Cutting-Edge Resources: Access up-to-date reference materials, guidelines, best practices on upfitting the vehicles, preparing your community for an electric transition, and tools that will empower you to confidently handle EV-related emergencies.

TO Register for the training with or without the SACE Ride and Drive, Click link below:

Land of Sky Clean Vehicles Coalition Link

Gardening with Indoor Houseplants Program

Garden Club of Weaverville Sept. 12, 2023

We hope you will join the Garden Club of Weaverville

for our September 2023 Meeting

Tuesday, September 12, at 11:30 a.m.

at the Weaverville Community Center Main Room (60 Lakeshore Drive)

*Feel free to bring a snack or lunch to eat during the program and meeting, if you wish.

Program: Bringing the Love of Gardening Indoors with Houseplants (PLUS a plant exchange!)

Carrie Goforth, a local business owner and WNC native, is a lifelong plant enthusiast. And although she has gardened outside for years, she now chooses to concentrate on gardening inside of her home with a collection of both common and rare houseplant specimens.

Carrie will share tips on ways to collect indoor plants, how to properly care for and fertilize them, how to use them in home décor, and how to propagate to help your indoor garden flourish. The presentation will include live plants for inspiration, a propagation demonstration, and a slideshow with example photos. All are welcome to attend. A business meeting will immediately follow the program.

The Garden Club of Weaverville is a co-ed, non-profit organization open to everyone. For more information on what we do, becoming a member or supporting the club visit our website, GardenClubofWeaverville.org.

Weaverville Community Center News

This month, we said goodbye to our Recreation Coordinator, Shelby Stovall, as she gets married and moves out of state. Shelby was instrumental in the first two years of programming and events at the Community Center. We wish her well on her next adventure

~and hope she stays warm in the Minnesota winter!

We also want to give a warm welcome to Sarah Myers, the new Recreation Coordinator for the Weaverville Community Center! Sarah is a Weaverville resident and most recently served as the Administrator for the Weaverville Business Association. We are so excited for her to join the team and keep our community center and recreation events flourishing! Feel free to stop by and introduce yourself to her at the Community Center anytime. Or you can contact Sarah at smyers@weavervillenc.org if you have any questions.

Commemorate a loved one at the Weaverville Community Center and purchase a brick today! click here: Buy-a-brick program

Mark your calendars

Saturday September 16th Art in Autumn

The 16th Annual Art in Autumn returns Sat, September 16th, 2023 from 10am - 6pm. This event is hosted by the Weaverville Business Association, and brings over 100 juried artists from across the Southeast to Main Street. It is free and open to the public. Booths will line Main Street from Weaver House to Maggie B's. Regional musicians will play beginning at 10:30 a.m. in front of Rodney’s. Local restaurants will be open.

The Art in Autumn Committee is still seeking a few more volunteers for the show. Volunteers help with a variety of tasks, including booth relief for the artists, parking, and staffing the information booth. Each volunteer gets a free t-shirt and a super fun day working with great people. More information is available here.

Weaverville Center for Creative & Healthy Living Schedule & News

Weaverville Center for Creative & Healthy Living: September 2023

WCCHL Volunteer Appreciation Month Coming in October

I have often said in public as well as in this Blog that everything the WCCHL organization is. How will that work? We are asking all students/participants to begin to formulate their individual/collective thoughts on how best to show your group’s appreciation to your Instructor/Group Champion. Let us know what you came up with as we would like to share your efforts in this Blog. Be creative. Be bold. Be appreciative!

Scheduling Updates

The Women’s Group is Reconvening. Mark your calendars for Thursday, October 12^th, 3:15-4:30. More details will be posted in upcoming Blogs. For more information, contact Lisa Mateboer at: lsmtbr2@gmail.com.

Zumba Gold is BACK! After a brief summer break, classes have resumed on Tuesdays, 6:00-7:00 PM in the Albert Weaver Room. For more information, contact Angel Trail, PT at: angel@bigivypt.com.

DreamWeaver Kids. Youth Theatre classes (DreamWeaver Kids) will return on September 18^th to get organized for the 4^th Quarter. 1^st, 3^rd, and 4^th Mondays of each month. For more information, contact Janice Vertucci Schreiber at: dreamweaversnc@gmail.com.

Act Your Age Improvisation. The Act Your Age Class has a new schedule meeting the 2^nd and 4^th Tuesdays of the month. For information, contact Janice Vertucci Schreiber at: dreamweaversnc@gmail.com.

Genealogy Group. Meetings is 4:30-5:30 PM on the 1^st Tuesday of each month. For more information contact Carla Mitchell at: carladeam@gmail.com.

Line Dancing Lessons Update. Registration is now open for FALL line dance classes. Classes meet weekly for ten (10) sessions. Advance registration is required as class size is limited to benefit the students’ learning experience.

· Beginner Line Dance:

· Improver Line Dance:

· Intermediate Line Dance:

Ballroom Dancing Sundays For more information, contact Renee Twilley at: reneetwilley@gmail.com. Upcoming dance dates:

Sunday, August 20^th, 5:30-8:00 PM

Sunday, September 10, 3:00-6:00 PM

Sunday, September 24, 5:30-8:00 PM.

Save the Dates for these Special Events:

Musical Concert Friday, September 1^st: Free from 7:00-8:30 PM.

The musical stylings of 'Love Bubble' featuring Hank Bones, Paula Hanke, and Peggy Ratusz will bring an evening filled with bluesy standards and original works for a harmony-driven, romping good time. You can listen to tracks from their 2019 debut record Love Revolution at https://lovebubble.bandcamp.com/

Thursday, September 7^th: (New Date) Storytelling Concert. Chuck Fink will present his students from his Basics of Storytelling Class in their “graduation performances”. Performance time is 7:00-8:45 PM. . For more information contact Chuck Fink at: charlesfink1@gmail.com.

NEW - Two Performances Announced: The Sweet Delilah Swim Club.

Friday, September 15^th at 3:00-4:30 PM & Sunday, September 17^th, 7:00-8:30 PM.

Janice Vertucci Schreiber and her local Artisan Players

For more information, contact Janice Vertucci Schreiber at: dreamweaversnc@gmail.com.

Chronic Disease Self-Management (CDSMP).

Mondays, Beginning September 18^th, 1:00-3:30 PM: This 6-week Workshop will be highly participatory. For more information and to register for this workshop, please contact Jenna Sharrits at 828-337-9264 or jenna@landofsky.org

Instructors: Jenna Sharrits with Land of Sky Regional Council Area Agency on Aging & Jacque Ballard with Hot Springs Health Program. Location: Multipurpose Room

Navigating Grief Through the Holidays with Wendy Lantis

Sunday, November 19^th, from 2:00 to 4:00 PM. Come join this powerful and healing FREE workshop. There are infinite experiences of grief: losing a loved one, pet, job, ending a relationship, moving, illness, etc. Space is limited and pre-registration is required. For more information and to register please contact Wendy Lantis at bloomingself@gmail.com

Public Service Announcements:

Town Council has adopted the Proclamation recognizing September as 'Childhood Cancer Awareness Month'. For September, 'Childhood Cancer Awareness Month' is led by local Weaverville mom, Amy Meinch. For a show of support at Weaverville’s upcoming Town meeting. Please consider attending the Town meeting on Monday, August 28th at 6pm, in the Town Hall. Amy will be addressing Town leadership that evening and it would be wonderful to have the back of the room full of supporters standing up while she speaks. For more information on how to get involved or how to get a Gold Ribbon to wear that evening, Amy can be contacted at gold4kids@yahoo.com.

Are You BearWise? Tuesday, September 19th at 7:30 pm.

Want to know more about how to safely coexist with black bears in North Carolina? Cynthia Ward, Owner/Broker of Weaverville Realty is co-hosting this Bear-Awareness lecture featuring Ashley Hobbs, a bear biologist with the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission. For more information, contact Ashley Hobbs at: ashley.hobbs@ncwildlife.org. Or for more tips on how to coexist with bears visit: www.bearwise.org.

The Garden Club of Weaverville. All are invited to attend the next meeting of the Garden Club of Weaverville on Tuesday, September 12, 11:30-1:30. Here are some upcoming dates for our maintenance meetups:

August 22 – Downtown (Meet near the clock)

September 5 - Nature Park (Meet near the bandstand)

Bring gloves, tools, a bucket for weeds, a hat, and anything else to keep you comfortable. For further information, contact Pat Lux, GCW President, at plux363@gmail.com.

Hail & Farewell to Shelby-The WCCHL team has had the privilege of working closely with Shelby Stoval since before we sponsored our first class or special event at the Community Center. As the town’s Recreation Coordinator for the last two years, Shelby has been responsible for coordinating several special events in town while also managing the brick and mortar facility that is the Community Center.

Welcome Sarah! We are eager to welcome Sarah Myers (formerly of the Weaverville Business Association) to her new position and we are eager to begin collaborating with Sarah at WCCHL.

A Final Goodbye…

I just learned about the passing of one of our original 12 Volunteers, Mrs. Kae Mance. For those of you who enjoyed her Line Dancing Classes, you knew her to be a force of nature, with a love for dance, and an infectious smile. For those who came to hear her speak about her book 'Live Well to Die Well' back in April, you witnessed a uniquely inspiring and courageous presentation. Our condolences go out to her husband Andy, and the entire Mance family. Funeral services will take place at the Land of Sky United Church in Asheville, NC at 11:00 AM on Saturday, August 26^th.

Mrs. Kae Mance on the evening of her 'Live Well to Die Well' presentation, April 2023.

2023 Last Summer Concert in the Park

Join us for the final Summer Concert Series performance of 2023! The Jacktown Ramblers will be bringing us some bluegrass, swing, string bang, and gypsy jazz arrangements in the Main Street Nature Park on September 9^th from 6-8pm. Bring a chair or blanket to sit on, some friends and family to enjoy music with, and don’t forget your dancing shoes! For latest updates or cancellations regarding this event please check: https://www.facebook.com/TownofWeavervilleNC