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Hello Friends of the Brasstown Bell,

Due to a conflict in Dr. Kuai’s schedule, the Acupuncture Clinic which was to be held on October 26 and 27th has been rescheduled for November 2 and 3rd.  The October 12th and 13th Acupuncture clinic will happen on those dates as previously planned.

Dr, Kuai has been practicing Acupuncture for over 50 years.  His Acupuncture Clinic is located in Asheville and it is a unique opportunity to be treated by an Acupuncture Master in Brasstown!  Acupuncture can be used to improve many conditions in the body, as well as treat muscular and neurological pain.  If you would like to learn more, the following link will help explain how acupuncture is applied and how it works:  http://www.itmonline.org/arts/acuintro.htm  If you would like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Kuai, please contact Cyndi Singh at 828-644-8425.  The first visit is $125; followup visits are $85.

Your Brasstown Bell Crier,
Virginia Miller

Hello Friends of the Brasstown Community Center,

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 October potluck will be held on Tuesday, October 15th.  Bring 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.

Looking ahead to November, our annual Thanksgiving and Christmas Potluck will be held on Tuesday, November 19t at 6:00 pm (the week before the official holiday so we don’t have to eat TWO Thanksgiving dinners in the same week).  The Community Center will provide the turkey and all the trimmings, mashed potatoes and rolls. Please bring your best vegetable, casserole, salad or desert dish to share.  This is a Clay County tradition not to be missed!  Raffle tickets for the beautiful quilt donated by Deanna Skubal will be for sale right up to the night of the Thanksgiving/Christmas potluck; $1.00 each or 6 for $5.00.  The quilt will be raffled after our Thanksgiving supper.  A meeting will be held after the supper to elect new officers.

The John C. Campbell Fall Festival will be held this Saturday and Sunday, October 5th and 6th, 10 am – 5 pm.  Christmas is coming and this is a wonderful opportunity to buy beautiful and unique gifts from artisans.  The weatherman is promising fall like temperatures so it will be a wonderful day to spend that the beautiful John C. Campbell Folk School.

The Brasstown Community Center Web Page is full of helpful information: https://brasstowncommunitycenter.org

– Find our all the things the Community Center offers
– Check out rental availability by clicking on the Calendar
– Print out a donation form
– See what’s happening in our News & Events section
– Read all about the Summer Concerts
– Sign up for our Brasstown Bell newsletter or read it online
– Send is an email
– Find a link to our Facebook page
– Find our all the things the Community Center offers
– Check out rental availability by clicking on the Calendar
– Print out a donation form
– See what’s happening in our News & Events section
– Read all about the Summer Concerts
– Sign up for our Brasstown Bell newsletter or read it online
– Send is an email
– Find a link to our Facebook page

The annual Punkin Chunkin’ will be held at the Payne Farm on Segawig Road, October 19th, 10am – 5 pm, and October 20th, 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm.

Back to Balance Massage and Body Works continues to sponsor acupuncture clinics by Dr. Shi Ying Kuai, O.M.D. of Asheville, North Carolina. Acupuncture Clinics are scheduled for October 12 and 13, and October 26 and 27, 2019.  Dr. Kuai has been practicing Traditional Oriental Medicine for over 50 years.  Acupuncture can be used to improve many conditions in the body, as well as treat muscular and neurological pain.  (Here is a link that will help explain Acupuncture and its application.) http://www.itmonline.org/arts/acuintro.htm. If you are interested in being treated by Dr. Kuai, please contact Cyndi Singh at 828-644-8425.  The first visit is $125 and if you are already an established patient, $85.  It is exciting to have this ancient healing art available in Brasstown.

Clay’s Corner is open.  Hours are 7am – 7pm, Monday – Saturday.  Clay’s Corner hosts an open jam starting around 7 pm on Friday nights.

Please check out the websites of interesting places to visit in Brasstown and Clay County:

The John C. Campbell Folk School :  https://www.folkschool.org
Walnut Hollow Ranch:   http://walnuthollowranch.com
Cyndi Singh with Back to Balance Massage Therapy & Bodyworks:   http://www.cyndisingh.com
The Kula Wellness Center:  https://www.kula.love

Your Brasstown Bell Crier,
Virginia Miller

Hello Friends of the Brasstown Community Center,

The Summer Concert Series – Summer has turned a corner in Clay County.  The Joe Pye Weed, Goldenrod and Iron weeds are beginning to bloom and there are late summer butterflies everywhere.  That means there are only two bluegrass concerts left in the 2019 Concert Series!  You don’t want to miss these!  The next bluegrass concert will be performed by Carolina Express on Saturday, August 10th.  The Chuck Nation Band will perform on August 24th.  Doors open at 6pm and the music starts at 7pm.  Admission is $8, children under 12 are free.  Hot dogs and BBQ sandwich plates, homemade peach cobbler, ice cream and root beer floats will be available for purchase. Please consider buying some raffle tickets for the beautiful quilt that Deanna Skubal made and donated for a fund raiser.  The winning ticket will be drawn at the annual Thanksgiving Potluck.  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.  Fundraiser concerts are held May through August on the second and fourth Saturdays.

The American Cancer Society’s Road to Recovery desperately needs volunteers in Western Carolina to drive cancer patients to appointments for treatment.  If you are interested in volunteering to help transport patients for treatments, click here for details and requirements.

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 August potluck will be held on Tuesday, August 20th.  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.

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 contact her at 828-644-8425, or at cyndi@cyndisingh.com  Check out her website at http://www.cyndisingh.com. Back to Balance Massage Therapy & Bodyworks:   Dr. Shi Ying Kuai, O.M.D. of Asheville, North Carolina held an acupuncture clinic at Back to Balance Massage and plans to return on a regular basis.  Dr. Kuai has been practicing Traditional Oriental Medicine for over 50 years.  He was one of the very first acupuncturists in the Asheville area since 1986.  Whether you have minor aches and pains or a serious medical condition, the results are amazing.  Dr. Kuai is specialized in treating many physical, mental and emotional conditions.  Acupuncture uses very fine, flexible needles to stimulate points along channels on the body. Points may be used in the affected area, or other areas of the body.  (Here is a link that will help explain Acupuncture and how its application.) http://www.itmonline.org/arts/acuintro.htm. If you are interested in being treated by Dr. Kuai, please contact Cyndi Singh at 828-644-8425.  The first visit is $125 and if you are already an established patient, $85.  It is exciting to have this ancient healing art available in Brasstown.  Acupuncture  has been used effectively for over 10,000 years, naturally, without the use of drugs, or invasive surgical procedures.

Clay’s Corner is open.  Hours are 7am – 7pm, Monday – Saturday.  They have 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 hosts an open jam starting around 7 pm on Friday nights.  Please spread the word that our much loved local business is open again.

The Brasstown Community Center Education Building is being rented and has dates available for rent; for information and reservations contact Shannon at 828-361-3040 text or call or send email to brasstowncommunitycenter@gmail.com.  Click here for details on the many ways you can help support our Community Center.  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 and special workshops. 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.

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