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Hello Friends of the Brasstown Community Center,

The Brasstown Community Center is proud to welcome back Brush Fire on Saturday, May 25th 2019 as part of our Summer Concert Series.

Brush Fire started as a band over 40 years ago. Their strong vocals and instrumental work, enthusiastic performances and varied repertoire keeps creating demand for their brand of bluegrass music.

Mike Fleming has played guitar with the group since it’s inception. He also contributes lead and harmony vocals and, by default, serves as emcee for the stage shows.

Eddie “Dumplin” Turner is a founding member and adds to the group with strong lead and tenor vocals as well as his mandolin work.

Kerry Warbington joined the group in 1989 on banjo and vocal harmonies. He is well known in the bluegrass community as an exceptional banjo player and has performed with numerous groups over his career.

The newest member of the group is Hiawassee resident Robert Brewer who has played bluegrass around North Georgia for the past 26 years. He plays guitar and mandolin as well as upright bass.

Photo from left to right: Scott Ferguson, Eddie “Dumplin” Turner, Kerry Warbington, Robert Brewer and Mike Fleming

The Brasstown Community Civic Center is proud to be a part of the Blue Ridge Music Trails. Visit BlueRidgeMusicNC.com to find more traditional music of Western North Carolina.

Doors open at 6 p.m. and the music starts at 7 p.m. Admission is $8, children under 12 are free. Hot dog and barbecue sandwich plates, homemade cobbler, ice cream and root beer floats will be available for purchase.

Fundraiser concerts are held May through August on the second and fourth Saturdays. The center is a non-profit, and all proceeds from the concerts and facility rentals are for maintenance and upkeep of the building. For details, call 828-361-3040.

Your Brasstown Bell Crier,
Virginia Miller

Hello Friends of the Brasstown Community Center,

The Brasstown Community Civic Center Summer Concert Series is proud to start the season on Saturday May11, 2019 with a local family favorite: The Wilsons! We all know and love this local group that has played bluegrass and gospel music for us and countless other groups, festivals, community gatherings and churches.

The group consists of Jimmy Wilson, (guitar/voice), son David (bass/voice), daughters Jessica (mandolin/voice) and Anna (guitar/voice). They are joined on stage by their friend Bill Pruett (banjo) from Robinsville, NC. Come join us for a family friendly evening of food and music and let’s kick off the Summer Concerts with a bang!

Doors open at 6 p.m. and the music starts at 7 p.m. Admission is $8, children under 12 are free. Hot dog and barbecue sandwich plates, homemade cobbler, ice cream and root beer floats will be available for purchase.

Fundraiser concerts are held May through August on the second and fourth Saturdays. The center is a non-profit, and all proceeds from the concerts and facility rentals are for maintenance and upkeep of the building. For details, call Shannon at 828-361-3040.

The Brasstown Community Civic Center is proud to be a part of the Blue Ridge Music Trails. Visit BlueRidgeMusicNC.com to find more traditional music of Western North Carolina.

From left to right: Anna, Jessica, Daniel and Jimmy Wilson

Your Brasstown Bell Crier,
Virginia Miller

Hello Friends of the Brasstown Community Center,

We have a lot of exciting news in Brasstown this month!  Clay’s Corner is now officially re-opened!  Hours are 7am – 7pm, Monday – Saturday.  They will be selling gas, as well as the usual assortment of snacks, drinks and other items you might need.  Stop by and say hello to Clay and the Logan Family.  Clay’s Corner will host an open jam starting around 7 pm on Friday nights.

The Summer Concert Series at the Brasstown Community Center will start Saturday, May 11th, so mark your calendars.  These are the dates and the lineup for the 2019 Summer Concert Series.

May 11 The Wilsons (don’t miss it!)
May 25 Brush Fire
June 8 Lone Mountain Band
June 22 Just Us
July 13 Georgia Mail
July 27 Blue Ridge Grass
Aug 10 Carolina Express
Aug 24 Chuck Nation’s Band

Fundraiser concerts are held May through August on the second and fourth Saturdays.  Doors are open at 6pm and the music starts at 7pm.  Admission is $8, children under 12 are free.  Hot dogs and BBQ sandwich plates, homemade cobbler, ice cream and root beer floats will be available for purchase.  The center is a non-profit, and all proceeds from concerts and facility rentals are used for maintenance and upkeep of the buildings.  For details call 828-361-3040.

The Brasstown Community Center has a part-time job opening for someone to do sweeping, mopping, mowing and light maintenance.  The job is part of a Federal Department of Labor training program for seniors re-entering the work force.  Applicant needs to be older than 55 years of age.  If interested, contact Clay Logan for details at 828-557-5723.

Our Community Pot Luck Dinner is held every 3rd Tuesday of the month at 6:00 pm in the Brasstown Community Center on Settawig Road.  The May potluck will be held on Tuesday, May 21th.  Bring children, family, friends, and neighbors, along with a dish to share.  This wonderful Clay County tradition provides an opportunity to share food and fellowship with friends, neighbors, and new people in our community.

The Brasstown Community Center Education Building is being rented and has dates available for rent; contact Shannon at (828) 361-3040 for information and reservations.  The Brasstown Community Center is a 501C3 charitable organization.  Any and all donations will be greatly appreciated!  Checks can be sent to Brasstown Community Civic Center, PO Box 111, Brasstown, North Carolina 28902.

Cyndi Singh with Back to Balance Massage Therapy & Bodyworks,  has over 20 years experience as a massage therapist.  She is also certified to teach Massage. Her address is 10886 Old Highway 64 West, Brasstown, NC.  You can also contact her at 828-644-8425, or at cyndi@cyndisingh.com  Check out her website at http://www.cyndisingh.com.

The Kula Wellness Center offers yoga, massage by Renee Lamance, Ayurveda consultations with Hannah Levin, and special workshops. Many classes have recently been added.  Check their calendar and events pages at the Kula website at Kula.Love. for scheduled classes and special events.  The Kula Center is located on the hill above Clay’s Corner.

Ribbon-cutting Ceremony – Thursday, May 2nd, 5:30-7:00 pm at Kula Wellness.  Everyone is invited to a collaborative ribbon-cutting shindig with the Cherokee County NC Chamber of Commerce, Clay County NC Chamber of Commerce and Blairsville-Union County Chamber of Commerce (tonight).  There will be a celebration of Mother’s Hemp, a fellow Brasstown-based business, as well.  Light bites, drink and sneak peak tours of The Crown’s new restaurant space will be provided.

The John C. Campbell Folk School has a wealth of classes, dances, concerts and activities.  Information is available on their website: https://www.folkschool.org/index.php?section=articles&article_cat_id=5&article_id=4

Walnut Hollow Ranch: Check out all they have to offer on their website:   http://walnuthollowranch.com

Your Brasstown Bell Crier,
Virginia Miller

Hello Friends of the Brasstown Community Center,

The Summer Concert Series at the Brasstown Community Center will start Saturday, May 11th, so mark your calendars.  Clay Logan says the flyers are at the printer and should be ready by the middle of April.

Our Community Pot Luck Dinner is held every 3rd Tuesday of the month at 6:00 pm in the Brasstown Community Center on Settawig Road.  The February potluck will be held on Tuesday, April 16th.  Please bring children, family, friends, and neighbors, along with a dish to share.  This wonderful Clay County tradition provides an opportunity to share food and fellowship with friends, neighbors, and new people in our community.

The Brasstown Community Center has a new maintenance person, Donald Dockrey, who will start in the middle of April.

The Brasstown Community Center Education Building is being rented and has dates available for rent; contact Katie Teems Bateman at (828) 360-2747 for information and reservations.  The Brasstown Community Center is a 501C3 charitable organization.  Any and all donations will be greatly appreciated!  Checks can be sent to Brasstown Community Civic Center, PO Box 111, Brasstown, North Carolina 28902.

The Kula Wellness Center offers yoga, massage by Renee Lamance, Ayurveda consultations with Hannah Levin, and special workshops.  A class on how to use spices, taught by Nanette Davidson, will be held on Saturday, April 6th.  Linda Huneycutt will have a class on Angels on April 13th and a class on CBD oil infusion on April 20th For details on classes and workshops, check the calendar and events pages at the Kula website at Kula.Love. The Kula Center is located on the hill above Clay’s Corner.

Cyndi Singh with Back to Balance Massage Therapy & Bodyworks,  has over 20 years experience as a massage therapist.  She is also certified to teach Massage. Her address is 10886 Old Highway 64 West, Brasstown, NC.  You can also contact her at 828-644-8425, or at cyndi@cyndisingh.com  Check out her website at http://www.cyndisingh.com.

The John C. Campbell Folk School is an incredible resource in our community.  In additional to a wide variety of classes that teach how to make beautiful, interesting and useful things, concerts and dances are held regularly.  Check out the Folk School classes and activities at their website: https://www.folkschool.org.

Walnut Hollow Ranch:  Check out all that Walnut Hollow Ranch has to offer at their website:  http://walnuthollowranch.com

Your Brasstown Bell Crier,
Virginia Miller

Hello Friends of the Brasstown Community Center,

We have two exciting events coming up in Brasstown this coming weekend.

A FUNDRAISER FOR THE BRASSTOWN COMMUNITY CENTER – will be held on Sunday, March 17, 2019 from 11 am to 3 pm with an all you can eat dinner of bean soup, cornbread, slaw and desert (peach cobbler, plus another option).  $8.00 per person.  Please come out and support our Community Center!

KULA WELLNESS CENTER ST. PATRICK’S CONCERT – come join Jamie Laval and Megan McConnell at the Kula Wellness Center for an evening of world class Celtic music right here in Brasstown!  Friday, March 15, 2019 from  8:00 – 10:00 pm.  Tickets are $20 online/$24 at the door/$10 youth.  The Kula Center is above Clay’s Corner and is accessed from Settawig Road onto Emily Road.

Your Brasstown Bell Crier,
Virginia Miller

Hello Friends of the Brasstown Community Center,

We have had a lot of crazy weather here in Clay County lately.  Just when it looked like spring might come early, winter has come back.  Please make sure your pipes are insulated and pets are brought inside for the next three nights.  Spring is close and the Summer Concert Series at the Brasstown Community Center will start Saturday, May 11th, so mark your calendars.  The bluegrass band lineup will be announced in April.

Our Community Pot Luck Dinner is held every 3rd Tuesday of the month at 6:00 pm in the Brasstown Community Center on Settawig Road.  The February potluck will be held on Tuesday, March 19th.  Please bring children, family, friends, and neighbors, along with a dish to share.  This wonderful Clay County tradition provides an opportunity to share food and fellowship with friends, neighbors, and new people in our community.

The Brasstown Community Center has a part-time job opening for someone to do sweeping, mopping, mowing and light maintenance.  The job is part of a Federal Department of Labor training program for seniors re-entering the work force.  Applicant needs to be older than 55 years of age.  If interested, contact Clay Logan for details at 828-557-5723.

The Brasstown Community Center Education Building is being rented and has dates available for rent; contact Katie Teems Bateman at (828) 360-2747 for information and reservations.  The Brasstown Community Center is a 501C3 charitable organization.  Any and all donations will be greatly appreciated!  Checks can be sent to Brasstown Community Civic Center, PO Box 111, Brasstown, North Carolina 28902.

The Kula Wellness Center offers yoga, massage by Renee Lamance, Ayurveda consultations with Hannah Levin, and special workshops.  An Acoustic Open Mic, hosted by Tony Hume, will be held March 23rd from 6 – 8:30 pm.  For details on classes and workshops, check the calendar and events pages at the Kula website at Kula.Love. The Kula Center is located on the hill above Clay’s Corner.

The John C. Campbell Folk School is an incredible resource in our community.  In additional to a wide variety of classes that teach how to make beautiful, interesting and useful things, concerts and dances are held regularly.  Check out the Folk School classes and activities at their website: https://www.folkschool.org.  On Saturday March 23rd, from 5:00 to 7:00 pm, the Folk School will host the 2019 Empty Bowls fundraiser to help alleviate hunger in our community.  Admission is $35 and includes a handmade bowl of your choice and a hearty meal of soup, bread, salad and dessert. Tickets go on sale February 25 at the Folk School’s Craft Shop, Cherokee County Chamber in Murphy and United Community Bank in Hayesville. Cash or check only.

Cyndi Singh with Back to Balance Massage Therapy & Bodyworks,  has over 20 years experience as a massage therapist.  She is also certified to teach Massage. Her address is 10886 Old Highway 64 West, Brasstown, NC.  You can also contact her at 828-644-8425, or at cyndi@cyndisingh.com  Check out her website at http://www.cyndisingh.com.

Walnut Hollow Ranch:  Check out all that Walnut Hollow Ranch has to offer at their website: http://walnuthollowranch.com

Your Brasstown Bell Crier,
Virginia Miller

Hello Friends of the Brasstown Community Center,

The Brasstown Community Center:

There is a free concert at the Brasstown Community Center on Friday, February 8, 2019, starting at 6:00 pm.  The band is Detour Re-Mix; David Anderson, Bill Ledford, Eddie Cosner, Dorothy Smith, Wade and Steve Waldroup.  They will be playing an old time country music mix.

Our Community Pot Luck Dinner is held every 3rd Tuesday of the month at 6:00 pm in the Brasstown Community Center on Settawig Road.  The February potluck will be held on Tuesday, February 19th.  Please bring children, family, friends, and neighbors, along with a dish to share.  This wonderful Clay County tradition provides an opportunity to share food and fellowship with friends, neighbors, and new people in our community.

The new  awnings have been installed over each of the doors at the Community Center and the Community Center Education Building.

The Brasstown Community Center Education Building is being rented and has dates available for rent; contact Katie Teems Bateman at (828) 360-2747 for information and reservations.  The Brasstown  Community Center is a 501C3 charitable organization.  Any and all donations will be greatly appreciated!  Checks can be sent to Brasstown Community Civic Center, PO Box 111, Brasstown, North Carolina 28902.

Brasstown Fire Department: Many thanks to all who volunteered, donated and attended the fundraiser for the Brasstown Fire Department on January 20th.  A special thanks to Nanette Davidson who prepared the wonderful food!  The fundraiser was a huge success!  Please read the letter from the Brasstown Fire Department.

The Kula Wellness Center offers yoga, massage, Ayurveda consultations with Hannah Levin, and special workshops.  An Acoustic Open Mic, hosted by Tony Hume, will be held February 9th from 6 – 8 pm.  For details on classes and workshops, check the calendar and events pages at the Kula website at Kula.Love. The Kula Center is located on the hill above Clay’s Corner.

The John C. Campbell Folk School is an incredible resource in our community.  In additional to a wide variety of classes that teach how to make beautiful, interesting and useful things, concerts and dances are held regularly.  Check out the Folk School classes and activities at their website: https://www.folkschool.org.  On Friday, February 8th from 7:00 – 8:00 pm Erynn Marshall and Carl Jones will perform in the Keith House Community Room.  You don’t want to miss this remarkable duo!

Cyndi Singh with Back to Balance Massage Therapy & Bodyworks,  has over 20 years experience as a massage therapist.  She is also certified to teach Massage. Her address is 10886 Old Highway 64 West, Brasstown, NC.  You can also contact her at 828-644-8425, or at cyndi@cyndisingh.com  Check out her website at http://www.cyndisingh.com.

Walnut Hollow Ranch:  Check out all that Walnut Hollow Ranch has to offer at their website:  http://walnuthollowranch.com

Your Brasstown Bell Crier,
Virginia Miller

Hello Friends of the Brasstown Community Center,

We have two events coming up at the Community Center this coming week:

Our Community Pot Luck Dinner is held every 3rd Tuesday of the month at 6:00 pm at the Brasstown Community Center on Settawig Road.  The January potluck will be held on Tuesday, January 15th (this Tuesday).  Bring children, family, friends, and neighbors, along with a dish to share.  This is a wonderful Clay County tradition and provides and opportunity to share food and fellowship with friends, neighbors, and new people in our community.

A Brasstown Fire Department Fundraiser will be held at the Brasstown Community Center on Sunday, January 20, 2019 at 1 pm. $15 per person.  Food will be prepared by Nanette Davidson; Brasstown Beef Chili, Buttermilk Cornbread, Vegetable Curry with Rice, Potato Soup, Winter Salads, Homemade Cookies, Hot Coffee and Cider.  Music will be provided by Brasstown’s own Pressley Girls.  Live and silent auctions of arts and crafts will be held.  Come on out, eat some great food, visit with friends and neighbors, add some local art to your home and support our local Fire Department!

Your Brasstown Bell Crier,
Virginia Miller

NOTE: We are forwarding this information in the interest of the Brasstown community. The links below may not work from our web site – we suggest you contact Jerry through his email address. Thank you!

Dear Friends, The Folk School is embarking on a strategic planning process and would like your input on the future direction of the school. You are invited to provide your thoughts at a listening session on Thursday, January 17 at the Folk School in the Keith House Community Room. Dinner begins at 5:30 p.m. and the listening session runs from 6–8 p.m. We require an RSVP for each attendee in order to have an accurate meal and seating count. Please RSVP below by January 11. The Lee Institute (our strategic planning consultant) will be present to facilitate the session and to take notes on the feedback shared by members of our community. All are welcome and everyone is invited to share their thoughts, because we believe that the best plan will be informed by input from the community. Sincerely, Jerry Jackson, Director John C. Campbell Folk School One Folk School Road Brasstown, NC 28902 828-837-2775 jerry@folkschool.org Please RSVP by January 11 LOCATION  Keith House Community Room  DATE AND TIME 01/17/19 5:30pm – 01/17/19 8:00pm  We require an RSVP for each attendee in order to have an accurate meal and seating count. Yes, I will attend. No, I will not attend. Note: This RSVP is for one person. If you would like to bring a guest, please reply to this email and let us know the name of your guest.  We look forward to seeing you on Thursday, January 17.

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Hello Friends of the Brasstown Community Center,

Happy New Year!  The Possum Drop drew a nice crowd to celebrate the New Year at its new location in Andrews.  Clay Logan emceed, the beauty pageant with no women was a big hit and the Possum was the Star of the event!

Our Community Pot Luck Dinner is held every 3rd Tuesday of the month at 6:00 pm at the Brasstown Community Center on Settawig Road.  The January potluck will be held on Tuesday, January 15th.  Bring children, family, friends, and neighbors, along with a dish to share.  This is a wonderful Clay County tradition and provides and opportunity to share food and fellowship with friends, neighbors, and new people in our community.

A Brasstown Fire Department Fundraiser will be held at the Brasstown Community Center on Sunday, January 20, 2019 at 1 pm. $15 per person.  Food will be prepared by Nanette Davidson; Brasstown Beef Chili, Buttermilk Cornbread, Vegetable Curry with Rice, Potato Soup, Winter Salads, Homemade Cookies, Hot Coffee and Cider.  Music will be provided by Brasstown’s own Pressley Girls.  Live and silent auctions of arts and crafts will be held.  Come on out, eat some great food, visit with friends and neighbors, add some local art to your home and support our local Fire Department!

The Brasstown Community Center:  New awnings are being installed over each of the doors at the Community Center and the Community Center Education Building.

The Brasstown Community Center Education Building is now available for rent; contact Katie Teems Bateman at (828) 360-2747 for information and reservations.  The Brasstown  Community Center is a 501C3 charitable organization.  Any and all donations will be greatly appreciated!  Checks can be sent to Brasstown Community Civic Center, PO Box 111, Brasstown, North Carolina 28902.

Cyndi Singh with Back to Balance Massage Therapy & Bodyworks,  has over 20 years experience as a massage therapist.  She is also certified to teach Massage. Her address is 10886 Old Highway 64 West, Brasstown, NC.  You can also contact her at 828-644-8425, or at cyndi@cyndisingh.com  Check out her website at https://www. cyndisingh.com.

The Kula Wellness Center offers yoga, massage, Ayurveda consultations with Hannah Levin, and special workshops.  There is NO Old Time Jam in January.  An Acoustic Open Mic, hosted by Tony Hume will be held January 19th from 6 – 8 pm.  For details on classes and workshops, check the Kula website at Kula.Love.  The Kula Center is located on the hill above Clay’s Corner.

The John C. Campbell Folk School is an incredible resource in our community.  In additional to a wide variety of classes that teach how to make beautiful, interesting and useful things, concerts and dances are held regularly.  Check out the Folk School classes and activities at their website: https://www.folkschool.org.

Walnut Hollow Ranch:  Check out all that Walnut Hollow Ranch has to offer at their website:  http://walnuthollowranch.com.

Your Brasstown Bell Crier,
Virginia Miller