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DISCOVER wHERE TO GO, wHAT TO SEE AND wHAT TO DO THIS SuMMER IN TRANSYLVANIA COuNTY.

Outdoor Attractions Pisgah National Forest Blue Ridge Parkway DuPont State Forest Gorges State Park Cradle of Forestry Pisgah Center For Wildlife Education Hiking Cycling Canoeing and Kayaking Golfing Horseback Riding Camping Fishing Rock Climbing

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Outdoor Attractions Waterfalls White Squirrels

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Resources And Local Attractions Calendar of Events Transylvania Heritage Museum Dining Guide Transylvania Resources

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Arts & Entertainment Festivals Theatre Brevard Music Center Artists & Crafters

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pisgah national forest

outdoor attractions » LOOKING GLASS ROCK IS HOME TO PERGRINE FALCONS. IT’S ALSO A FAVORITE SPOT AMONG ROCK CLIMBERS.

Pisgah National Forest Offers Something for Everyone The Pisgah Ranger District in Pisgah National Forest is a big draw for visitors to western North Carolina.

Each year, the district attracts more than one million visitors seeking an outdoor experience. With more than 160,000 acres, the district is known nationally for its outstanding recreation opportunities and spectacular diversity of plant and animal life.

The forest came into being after the Vanderbilt family sold a tract of land from the original Biltmore Estate to the United States government in 1914.

From the Pisgah Forest business community, U.S. 276 winds its way through the district’s heart, going deeper into the forest and stretching roughly 15 miles to connect with the Blue Ridge Parkway.

Part of the Forest Heritage Scenic Byway, it has been named a National Scenic Byway, the highest designation a route can receive in the United States.

Among the district’s famous natural landmarks is Looking Glass Falls, which stands 60 feet high and 30

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feet wide and is a popular attraction year round.

To learn more about the forest’s natural environment, visitors are encouraged to stop by the Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education and Fish Hatchery, offering indoor and outdoor exhibits as well tours of the hatchery.

Key sites throughout the district recently received significant improvements.

The English Chapel Bridge, located near Davidson River Campground and originally built by the Civilian Conservation Corps, was restored.

There were also improvements to the Sliding Rock Recreation Area, where swimmers enjoy the excitement of the Davidson River’s natural water slide. A lifeguard is on duty from Memorial Day weekend through mid-August and visitors are charged for use of this developed recreation site.

The district is the home of the first school of forestry in the United States, now preserved at the (Continued on page 6)

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SLIDING ROCK IS A 60' NATuRAL wATER SLIDE wITH A 6-7 FOOT DEEP POOL AT THE BASE. IT’S A FAVORITE SwIMMING HOLE.

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» DID YOU KNOW? Of the 160,000 acres that make up the Pisgah Ranger District in Pisgah National Forest, 88,300 of them are in Transylvania County? The district has more than 400 miles of trails, 180 miles of which are open to mountain biking and 100 miles of trails for horseback riding.

outdoor attractions » HORSEBACK RIDING IS A POPuLAR ACTIVITY IN PISGAH NATIONAL FOREST. LEARN MORE ON PAGE 43.

Pisgah National Forest Cradle of Forestry in America historic site. Major additions to the site include a new 1.3-mile paved accessible trail, which is a third accessible trail on site for families with strollers and wheelchairs.

The installation of a roof over the outdoor amphitheater promotes more enjoyment at the summer Songcatchers Music Series and other events.

Adjacent to the Cradle is the Pink Beds area, a favorite spot for picnicking. Another popular spot is Sycamore Flats, located near the entrance to the forest.

Campers have four developed campgrounds to choose from in the district, including Davidson River Campground, open year round and including 161 developed sites.

The district also initiated and implemented seven vegetation management projects this year.

The projects improve forest conditions by enhancing wildlife habitat, decreasing non-native invasive species, improving safety, and providing forest products

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LOOKING GLASS FALLS IS THE BEST KNOwN wATERFALL IN PISGAH NATIONAL FOREST. THE TOP VIEwING DECK IS wHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE.

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Recently the district received the Regional Forester’s Award for Engaging Urban America for outreach efforts such as: conservation education programming at the Cradle of Forestry; completion of the Estatoe Trail, in partnership with the city of Brevard, to connect the city/county trail system directly into the Pisgah National Forest; hosting Conservation Field Day in association with local school systems; and the annual Kid’s Fishing Day.

» FOR mORE INFORmATION: Contact the Pisgah Ranger Station and Visitor Center.

Location: One mile from the entrance on U.S. 276 Phone: (828) 877-3265.

To make a camping reservation at developed campsites in Pisgah National Forest: Phone: (877) 444-6777 Website: www.recreation.gov

» TRANSYLVANIA SPOTLIGHT Derek Ibarguen became Pisgah’s district ranger in November 2011. He is responsible for managing the 19 employees and the numerous projects and programs hosted by the district. Ibarguen served as London District ranger in the Daniel Boone National Forest in Kentucky from February 2009 until his move to North Carolina.

From 2007 to 2009 he worked in a district recreation, facilities and special uses staff position in the Umpqua National Forest in Oregon.

“Serving as Pisgah District Ranger is the most rewarding position in which I’ve served so far in my career and it couldn’t be in a more inspiring location,” Ibarguen said.

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blue ridge parkway

outdoor attractions » THE BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY IS A SLOW PACED AND RELAXING DRIVE SHOWCASING BEAUTIFUL VISTAS.

The Blue Ridge Parkway Is “America’s Favorite Drive” Of the 469 miles that make up the Blue Ridge Parkway, 24 of them go through Transylvania County.

“America’s Favorite Drive,” as the Parkway is known, enters the county at milepost 407.5 and exits at milepost 423.5.

Traveling north, travelers will soon come upon the Pisgah Inn, which sits 5,000 feet above sea level. The inn, which is open through Nov. 3, offers lodging and fine dining. The restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner seven days a week. A crafts and gift shop and a country store are also available at the inn, as well as access to many nearby trails.

For more information about the inn, call (828) 2538228 or go to www.pisgahinn.com. One nearby trail from the inn is Mount Pisgah. The 1.6-mile hike to the summit can be demanding but is worth the effort, offering spectacular 360-degree views.

Heading south from U.S. 276 along the Parkway, travelers will come across Graveyard Fields at milepost 418. It’s a popular spot for picnics and a chance to dip

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one’s feet in a cool stream on a hot day. Berry pickers have also been known to scour the bushes that dot the area, but be wary of snakes.

The site also offers walks along maze-like trails in a unique environment.

The Graveyard Fields Loop trail begins at the typically crowded overlook. Other trails will take you to waterfalls. The Graveyard Ridge trail ascends and then travels along Graveyard Ridge itself before ending at the intersection with the Ivestor Gap and Mountains to Sea Trails.

At milepost 422, the Devil’s Courthouse is a stopoff point for a short but slightly strenuous half-of-a-mile trek along a trail that ends with spectacular views into North and South Carolina, Tennessee and Georgia.

Just along from the courthouse, at milepost 420.2, is the Black Balsam area and its multiple hikes and great alpine-like views. Camping at any of the Parkway’s sites costs $16 per site.

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» MILLS RIVER OVERLOOK AT MILEPOST 404.0 SITS AT AN ELEVATION OF 4085’. IT’S ONE OF THE MANY BREATHTAKING PARKwAY VIEwS.

Advance reservations may be made at many of the Parkway’s campgrounds at www.recreation.gov or by calling (877) 444-6777.

Fishing is allowed in Parkway lakes and streams with either a North Carolina or Virginia license.

For more information visit www.blueridgeparkway.org or call (828) 293-5330.

» TRANSYLVANIA SPOTLIGHT Joe moore is the Brevard city manager.

“The Blue Ridge Parkway always served as our excuse to prolong vacations. Rather than taking the interstate, we would find the means, and even invent the rationale, to take the Parkway home.

“Undoubtedly, those lengthy detours left us bleary eyed but never discontent or regretful. While the Parkway is a 469-mile connection between two

parks, the road is less about destinations and more about journeys that affect all travelers personally.

“The engineer in me loves the design that harkens back to a golden age of public works.

“Curvilinear alignments that hug the landscape and intricate stonework that fronts the tunnels reflect the Parkway’s status as a long-term public investment and source of community pride.

“However, the Parkway speaks to me most as a citizen. Crafted during a time that easily overshadows our current hardships, the Parkway is a tangible testament to our unimaginable ability to overcome and create things of beauty when we work together.

“Yes, the Parkway connects two parks, but it’s not a connection — it’s an interconnection.”

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dupont state recreational forest

outdoor attractions » HOOKER FALLS IS A 14’ wATERFALL THAT wAS SHOwCASED IN “THE LAST OF THE MOHICANS” FILM.

DuPont State Recreational Forest It’s official — DuPont State Recreational Forest is the most visited state forest in North Carolina, with more than 160,000 visits annually.

The 10,500-acre forest is located near Cedar Mountain, 12 miles southeast of Brevard. The majority of the forest (5,900 acres) is in Transylvania County, while the remaining 4,600 acres are in Henderson County.

There are 82 miles of forest roads and trails to explore by hiking, mountain biking or horseback riding.

Hooker Falls is an easy ¼-mile walk from the Hooker Falls access area on Staton Road. The trails to the top of Cedar Rock and the top of Stone Mountain, elevation 3,640 feet, are much more difficult. Visitors that are up to the challenge will be rewarded by panoramic views from either location.

The most popular destinations are Triple Falls and High Falls on the Little River. A 2 ¼ -mile hike from the High Falls access area takes visitors to both waterfalls.

Bridal Veil Falls is a 2 ½-mile hike from the High Falls access area, or 2 ¼ miles from the Fawn Lake access

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area on Reasonover Road.

The popularity of some of these walks and waterfalls has been heightened by their connection with famous movies, including “The Last of the Mohicans” and “The Hunger Games.”

Fans of “The Hunger Games” have the opportunity to participate in tours to some of the locations in the forest used in the movie. For more information, go to hungergamesfantours.com.

The forest has five mountain lakes, with Lake Julia the largest (99-acres). It can be reached from either the Fawn Lake or the High Falls access areas. Dense Lake is a beautiful spot with a picnic shelter and pier. There is a covered bridge on Buck Forest Road just 0.6 miles from the High Falls access area.

Deer, turkey and small game hunting are allowed in season, but a DuPont Game Lands permit is required. See the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission’s Special Hunt Digest for more information.

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TRIPLE FALLS HAS RECENTLY GAINED NOTORIETY AS ONE OF THE FILMING LOCATIONS FOR “THE HuNGER GAMES” MOVIE.

MUD DABBER’S POTTERY A Brevard tradition since 1988

Saturdays 9-11 am A fun opportunity for children and adults to explore clay together!

Saturday, 6-8pm Adults can try wheel-throwing or hand-building classes alternate weekly

The works of 23 local potters in a working studio Located 4 miles south of downtown Brevard on Greenville Hwy. (US 276) at Island Ford Rd. Monday-Saturday, 10 am - 6 pm; Sunday 12-6 pm 884-5131, muddabbers.com

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blue ghosts

outdoor attractions » BLuE GHOST FIREFLIES CAN BE SEEN IN LATE MAY AND EARLY JuNE AT DuPONT STATE RECREATIONAL FOREST.

DuPont’s Blue Ghosts For just a few weeks in late May and early June, the Blue Ghost firefly emerges to provide the show of a lifetime to those lucky enough to be in the right place at the right time.

DuPont State Recreational Forest is one of only a few known places within the county to have the firefly, which is actually a beetle.

Like a slowly moving mist of light, the forest floor will seem to suddenly come alive with the undulating luminescence of thousands of bluish glowing lights. The tiny insects fly only a few feet off the ground almost creating a contour map of the rises and falls on the forest floor. As they fly their lights appear as a continual, pulsing glow, rather than as the typical blinking associated with other species of firefly.

Experts believe the Blue Ghost appears to require the thick, moist mulch of a mature forest floor for its habitat.

Meadows or timbered forests don’t have the rich soil or deposits of decaying leaves they seem to need.

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ENJOY THE LOCAL FLORA AND FAuNA IN DuPONT STATE RECREATIONAL FOREST.

DuPont State Recreational Forest (continued) Triple Falls, High Falls and Lake Imaging have picnic shelters that can be reserved for a fee. There are also picnic tables near Hooker Falls, Fawn Lake and Lake Julia. No trash pick up is provided, so visitors must pack out their trash. Cooking fires are not allowed.

Motorized vehicles, including ATVs and motor bikes, are prohibited on forest roads and trails. However, vehicle permits are available for disabled persons Wednesday through Sunday to go to High Falls, Triple Falls and the covered bridge. The permits must be requested 48 hours in advance by contacting the forest office at (828) 877-6527.

Dogs must be on a leash and under the control of an adult at all times. Public camping is not allowed, but there are several private campgrounds nearby.

Climbing around the waterfalls, jumping from the waterfalls and wading at the top of the falls is prohibited.

The forest is open year-round during daylight

hours. To reach the forest from Brevard go south on U.S. 276 to Cedar Mountain and turn left on Cascade Lake Road. From Pisgah Forest take U.S. 64 to Penrose, turn right on Crab Creek Road then right on DuPont Road.

» FOR mORE INFORmATION Visit the DuPont State Recreational Forest office.

Phone: (828) 877-6527 Website: www. ncforestservice.gov/Contacts/dsf.htm.

The Friends of DuPont Forest also has an excellent website.

Website: www.dupontforest.com.

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outdoor attractions » PAINTED TRILLIuM IS JuST ONE OF THE uNIQuE wILDFLOwERS YOu wILL SEE IN DuPONT STATE RECREATIONAL FOREST.

DuPont State Recreational Forest (continued) »TRANSYLVANIA SPOTLIGHT

proper runoff), and clear of debris.

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“It’s true — my family can attest to that! It’s my second home, and of all of the places I ride my horse, Gus, (North mills River, Pisgah National Forest, Biltmore Estate and many more), it’s by far my favorite (and I feel, safest). DuPont offers the best maintained trails, and with the help of the friendly rangers, Pisgah Trailblazers, FODF, SORBA, and many other groups, the trails stay dry (due to

“In The Mountains” Visit

GRAMMY’S RESTAURANT •Stick To Your Ribs Breakfasts •Delicious Lunch Menu

Fr iday Night Pr ime Rib Trout & Chicken Dinner Reser vations Required

276 S., Cedar Mountain

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The Amazing Fan Tour Featured on the NBC Today Show & in The NY Times

Shuttled Hunger Games Fan Tours

10 am - 2 pm

Explore DuPont State Recreational Forest with your Mentor to discover the locations used in some of “The Games” during The Hunger Games movie. Master fundamental survival skills like orienteering, camouflaging, and shelter building. Shuttle tours provide you the opportunity to see locations unavailable by foot - and these shuttle tours limit the amount of hiking guests will do. Lunch will be provided in Hunger Games style. Tour includes shuttle, activities, lunch, DuPont State Recreational Forest permit and guides.

Shuttle meets at Comporium, 190 E. Main St. Brevard, NC. Pre-registration required. Cost is $79 per person Shuttle Tour Dates: Saturday, May 26, Sunday, May 27 Saturday, July 14, Sunday, July 15 Saturday, August 11, Sunday, August 12 Note: This tour involves light hiking. Please wear comfortable hiking shoes, clothing and sunscreen.

Hunger Games Walking Fan Tours

10 am - 3 pm

Explore DuPont State Recreational Forest with your Mentor to discover the primary locations used in some of “The Games” during The Hunger Games movie. Master fundamental survival skills like orienteering, camouflaging, and shelter building. Lunch will be provided in Hunger Games style. Tour includes activities, lunch, DuPont State Recreational Forest permit and guides. Participants meet at Hooker Falls Parking Lot in DuPont for the tour. Pre-registration required. Cost is $50 per person.

Walking Tour Dates: Saturday, June 2 • Saturday, June 30 Saturday, July 7 • Saturday, July 21 Saturday, Aug 4 • Saturday, Aug 18 Saturday, Sept 29 • Saturday, Oct 6 Saturday, Nov 3 Important Note: There is a lot of hiking involved in this tour.

Please wear comfortable hiking shoes, clothing and sunscreen.

Note: The characters, names and related indicia are trademarks of Lionsgate Entertainment; Suzanne Collins; and her publisher, Scholastic, owning those rights. Hunger Games Fan Tours are not official tours and are not endorsed sanctioned or in any other way supported by the studios, the authors, their publishers, or any of their representatives. All Rights Reserved.

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gorges state park

outdoor attractions » RAIBOw FALLS IS A FAVORITE wATERFALL IN GORGES STATE PARK.

Gorges State Park Features New Amenities This Year There are a lot of new things going on at Gorges State Park.

For one, the park has opened two new picnic shelters: Bearwallow and White Pines.

Both shelters come with grills, a rock fireplace, parking and restroom facilities. The park’s loop road will also be open this summer. This fall, the park will open a new 7,100-square-foot visitors center with interpretative and educational exhibits, as well as a park maintenance facility.

Gorges State Park was created in 1999 and continues to grow. According to Ranger Mary Smith, the park got its name from the five streams that carry water through the park along and over the Blue Ridge Escarpment, creating beautiful waterfalls and steep-walled gorges, hence the name.

There is something for everyone to enjoy at Gorges State Park. The park offers hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, primitive camping and picnicking. Trails and roads provide views of the park and an opportunity to explore the rugged terrain, which is home

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to a diverse range of natural communities.

The area is ecologically rich with nearly 125 rare plant and animal species. Twelve are endangered or threatened.

Gorges State Park is accessible from two entry points: 1) Grassy Ridge Access off U.S. 281 South in Sapphire and 2) Frozen Creek Access Area off Frozen Creek Road near Rosman.

Grassy Ridge Access This area of the park offers visitors picnicking, restroom facilities, reserve table shelters, hiking to Upper Bearwallow Falls and Bearwallow Valley Overlook, primitive hike-in camping at a pond, and opportunities to drive through the park on a paved loop road to enjoy scenic views of the Jocassee Gorges.

Frozen Creek Access At Frozen Creek, visitors can also enjoy picnicking, primitive hike-in camping and long distance trails to Lake Jocassee and South Carolina gamelands.

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RAINBOw FALLS IS AN IMPRESSIVE CASCADE AND THE HIKE IS CHALLENGING ENOuGH TO MAKE YOu FEEL LIKE YOu ARE GETTING AwAY FROM IT ALL.

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outdoor attractions » wHITEwATER FALLS IS THE TALLEST wATERFALL EAST OF THE ROCKIES. THIS 411’ wATERFALL IS LOCATED IN GORGES STATE PARK.

Gorges State Park (continued) This area also welcomes a variety of uses: horseback riding, mountain biking and traditional foot travel.

Visitors must show proof of a negative equine infectious anemia test when visiting state parks with their horses.

When camping in the park, visitors must fill out the registration envelope located at the appropriate access area, or camping reservations can be made by calling 1-877-722-6762 or online at northcarolinastateparks.reserveamerica.com.

Other Accessible Areas The park provides access for the U.S. Forest Service area along the Horsepasture River.

The area is popular for viewing Rainbow and Turtleback waterfalls. To access this area, use the Grassy Ridge Trailhead, located 1.7 miles from the N.C. 281 South park entrance. This is the only access area for these waterfall attractions. Parking along N.C. 281 South, near the park entrance and along park roads, is strictly prohibited. The trail leading to the Horsepasture River from N.C. 281 South is also closed to hikers.

The Foothills Trail was established by Duke En-

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ergy and runs for approximately 7 miles through the southern portion of the park and runs along Lake Jocassee.

The trail connects Table Rock and Oconee State Parks in South Carolina, a 76-mile stretch. One of its access points is from Gorges State Park via the 5-mile Canebrake Trail at the Frozen Creek Access Area.

Inexperienced hikers are not recommended to tackle the more remote trails.

Free public programs are offered every weekend throughout the summer (see calendar) and don’t forget to plan a trip in the fall for the opening of the new visitor center.

» FOR mORE INFORmATION Connect with the park office Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Phone: (828) 966-9099.

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THE HORSEPASTuRE RIVER FEEDS SEVERAL BEAuTIFuL wATERFALLS.

» TRANSYLVANIA SPOTLIGHT mary Smith is a ranger at Gorges State Park.

“As a ranger, I can’t help but be impressed by the fact that the park has one of the greatest concentrations of rare and unique species in the eastern United States.

“Due to the rugged nature of the park and some of the fragile plant communities that exist here, there are plenty of special treasures for those with the skill and patience to seek them out as well as developed trails to areas for all people to enjoy.

“However, personally, I am always delighted by the simple surprises. It is nice to be walking quietly on a trail and view a cluster of Lady Slipper or discover evidence of past use, such as finding old lime kilns or home sites and thinking about the people who were here before us.”

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cradle of forestry

outdoor attractions » SEVEN HISTORICAL BuILDINGS SHOwCASE “LIVING HISTORY” wITH CRAFTERS ON THE CRADLE’S TwO PAVED TRAILS.

The Cradle of Forestry Welcomes Visitors of All Ages The 6,500 acres of the Cradle of Forestry in America are a popular attraction in Pisgah National Forest.

The Cradle, located four miles south of the Blue Ridge Parkway off U.S. 276, offers trails, exhibits, music and special events designed to illustrate the relationship between people and forests.

The 20,000-square-foot Forest Discovery Center, which includes several hands-on activities, a gift shop and café, is at the heart of the site. Each summer several programs and guided trail tours are held at the Center.

This summer’s programs include a June 16 Twilight Firefly Tour, Bug Day on June 23, the Songcatchers Music Series featuring concerts each Sunday afternoon in July, Train History Day on July 28 and Smokey Bear’s Birthday Party on Aug. 4.

Shown throughout the day every day at the Center is a 30-minute film, “There’s Magic at the Cradle,” a fable about a young girl’s journey toward caring about the forest.

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Visitors to the Cradle are also encouraged to walk the two paved trails, which are perfect for wheelchairs and strollers.

Along the way, visitors will find seven historical buildings, a 1915 Climax logging locomotive and an old sawmill.

The Adventure Zone activity along the Forest Festival Trail is also designed for those with autism. New this year is the paved “Discovery Trail,” which intersects the Forest Festival Trail. This 1.3-mile moderately difficult, yet accessible, trail addition provides an excellent opportunity to avoid the crowds and simply enjoy the sights and sounds of the forest.

Several crafters are occasionally on-hand at the Cradle’s buildings to bring some “living history” to visitors.

The Cradle’s beginnings date from 1891. George Vanderbilt, owner of 125,000 acres of North Carolina forest land, became interested in scientific forest management.

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INTERACTIVE EXHIBITS TELL THE STORY OF FORESTRY IN AMERICA AT THE CRADLE OF FORESTRY.

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outdoor attractions » LOCAL WEAVER AND CRADLE VOLUNTEER, BARBARA mILLER, PRACTICES HER CRAFT.

Cradle of Forestry

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Vanderbilt hired two European-trained foresters to manage the land, first Gifford Pinchot, succeeded by German forester Dr. Carl Alwin Schenck in 1895.

Schenck spent 14 years applying conservation methods to what is now Pisgah National Forest, and founded the first forestry school in America at the Cradle site. Pinchot became the first chief of the U.S. Forest Service in 1905.

The Cradle’s land was set aside by Congress in 1968 to commemorate the beginning of forest conservation and education in the United States. Today, the Cradle attracts more than 40,000 visitors annually.

The Cradle is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. until Nov. 4.

Cradle of Forestry Admission: Adults — $5; 15 and under— free; some special events are $6 for adults, $3 for youth. America the Beautiful passes and Golden Age passports are honored; adult groups (10 or more) — $4. To make reservations for guided programs or for more information, call (828) 877-3130 or go to www.cradleofforestry.com.

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» TRANSYLVANIA SPOTLIGHT Hope Ascher is a Forest Service volunteer at the Cradle of Forestry.

“A sense of magic at the Cradle keeps calling us back to explore its many faces.

“Because of its unique blend of Appalachian culture, nature and the legacy of the Biltmore Forest School, it speaks to every visitor regardless of age or background.

Even after almost three decades, four generations of my family have returned to visit again.

“With handicapped accessible trails, my parents could enjoy mountain vistas and Appalachian culture. Our grown sons still ring the bell of the 1915 Climax locomotive that has come to rest at the Cradle after long decades of logging.

“Our daughter loves the volunteer crafters and interpreters who have introduced her to Appalachian traditions. Our grandson never tires of the simulated firefighting helicopter ride.

“For my husband and me, it is the place where we can celebrate our love of the mountains, the arts and Appalachian traditions. The Cradle has become part of our family story much as this magical place has been woven into the stories of so many who have travelled these mountain paths.

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the pisgah center for wildlife education

outdoor attractions » THE PISGAH CENTER FOR wILDLIFE EDuCATION FEATuRES INTERACTIVE EXHIBITS, A FISH HATCHERY, wORKSHOPS AND MuCH MORE.

Learn About Local Wildlife and Our Natural Habitats At the Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education in Pisgah National Forest visitors may learn more about the local wildlife and the unique natural habitats in western North Carolina’s mountain region.

The Center, which is free and open year round, offers indoor and outdoor educational exhibits that focus on the natural world of a mountain cove forest.

In the center’s auditorium, an award-winning film shows the natural history of the mountains and how the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission works to conserve wildlife diversity.

The Center also includes an exhibit hall, allowing visitors a close-up view of a variety of mountain wildlife species, including fish, reptiles and amphibians.

Near the hatchery is an easily accessible trail that guides visitors through a model backyard wildlife garden. An interpretive trail through a mountain cove forest habitat is also available.

The Center is also a great starting point for several trails, including a trip up John Rock, which has fantastic

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views.

Throughout the summer, the Center provides free programs (please see the calendar) on a wide variety of subjects, including fly-fishing, hiking, nature photography, fly tying and children’s fishing.

Adjacent to the Center is the Bobby Setzer State Fish Hatchery. Dropping a coin in the fish food dispensers at the hatchery provides excitement for children of all ages and the thousands of trout in the state’s most well-known hatchery.

Since 1983, the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission has operated and maintained the hatchery for trout production and distribution.

At the hatchery, visitors may watch and feed the brook, brown, and rainbow trout that are raised from eggs and then placed in local hatchery supported streams and rivers.

To get to the Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education and the hatchery, travel five miles from the national forest’s entrance in Brevard and then take a left on FR 475

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The center is open 8 a.m.-4:45 p.m., Monday to Saturday.

For more information, call (828) 877-4423 or go to www.ncwildlife.org/pisgah.

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Prentiss Brewer is the visitor services coordinator at the Brevard/Transylvania Chamber of Commerce.

“The Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education, located in Pisgah National Forest in Transylvania County, is an asset to its community and its visitors.

“As the Transylvania County visitor center coordinator, I know firsthand how valuable the programs at PCWE are to our visitors.

“Whether they’re learning to fly-fish or playing a game that teaches them how a bat “sees” in pitch black darkness, they come back to the visitor center singing the praises of the programs, staff and volunteers of PCWE. “We have heard from many visitors that they and their children visit PCWE annually and plan around their programs. The Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education offers educational opportunities unmatched by any other and a love and understanding for wildlife begins here.”

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This special offer is only for the month of June and only applies to on-line sales and phone orders. Boxes may be shipped or picked up at the Transylvania Tailgate Market on every Saturday in June from 8:00 to 12:30.

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hiking

outdoor activites » TRANSYLVANIA COuNTY OFFERS AN INCREDIBLE VARIETY OF HIKING TRAILS FOR OuTDOOR ENTHuSIASTS.

Enjoy A Variety of Trails For those who like to hike, Transylvania County has hundreds of miles of trails to choose from, and more are being built every year.

Some six miles of new trails will be open this summer starting on the city of Brevard’s Bracken Mountain property, which looks over downtown adjacent to the Brevard Music Center. One trail will be a 4-mile loop around the mountain. The 5-foot-wide trail will include three bridges to cross streams and access to two small cascades.

The two-mile trail will connect the mountain trail with Forest Road 475C. This will allow hikers and mountain bikers to travel on to the Pisgah Wildlife Education Center in Pisgah National Forest.

The city of Brevard also has 5.7 miles of multi-use paths, which can take a walker from downtown into the national forest.

The national forest itself has more than 400 miles of trails. Popular trails in the Pisgah Ranger District include several around the Davidson River area to the Black Balsam area off the Blue Ridge Parkway.

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Hiking (continued) The hikes range from family-friendly jaunts to strenuous overnight treks. The 30-mile Art Loeb trail also has its beginnings near the Davidson River Campground.

For more information, stop by the ranger station, which is located a mile from the forest entrance on U.S. 276, or call (828) 877-3265.

Gorges State Park, located on N.C. 281 South off U.S. 64, has several trails Among the area’s trails are the Auger Hole trail, a 7.25 -mile trip (one-way) through the center of the park that ends at the Foothills Trail; and the Cane Brake trail, a 5-mile trip along the eastern boundary of the park, which also connects to the Foothills Trail at the top of Lake Jocassee, where the Toxaway River and Toxaway Creek meet.

Visitors wishing to hike to the Horse Pasture River area, which is owned and operated by the U.S. Forest Service, should follow signs in the park leading to the new Grassy Ridge Trailhead parking.

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Rainbow Falls offers a dramatic 80-foot drop along the Horsepasture River that creates a mist as it splashes into a pool at the bottom, resulting in a rainbow when the sun strikes it just right. Then, just upstream is Turtleback Falls, a popular spot for sliding into a pool below.

The Frozen Creek Access, located near Rosman on Frozen Creek Road, includes hiking access.

Inexperienced hikers are not recommended to try and tackle the more remote trails in Gorges.

For more information about Gorges, visit its web page at ncparks.gov/Visit/parks/gorg/main.php, call (828) 966-9099, or e-mail gorges@ncmail.net.

There are 82 miles of forest roads and trails open to hiking in DuPont State Forest.

Some hikes are easy: Hooker Falls is a quarterof-a-mile walk from the Hooker Falls access area on Staton Road.

The most popular forest destinations are Triple Falls and High Falls on the Little River. A 2.25 mile hike

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from the High Falls access area takes visitors by both waterfalls. Bridal Veil Falls is a 2.5 mile hike from the High Falls access area, or 2.25 miles from the Fawn Lake access area on Reasonover Road.

There is a covered bridge on Buck Forest Road just above High Falls that is a 0.6 mile walk from the Buck Forest parking lot.

Lake Julia, the largest lake in the forest at 99 acres, can be reached from either the Fawn Lake or Buck Forest access areas.

Dense Lake is a short side trip off Conservation Road when going in from the Buck Forest parking lot.

Fawn Lake is on the way to Lake Julia if one takes Fawn Lake Road to Conservation Road.

A more strenuous walk is the trail to the top of Cedar Rock and a trail to the top of Stone Mountain, elevation 3,640 feet. Visitors that are up to the challenge will be rewarded by panoramic views from either location.

The DuPont State Forest office may be reached at (828) 877-6527.

In the western part of the county, Panthertown Valley is another popular destination. Schoolhouse Falls is probably the most popular hike, offering a beautiful (Continued on page 30)

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outdoor activities » GRAVEYARD FIELDS IS A POPuLAR HIKING DESTINATION.

Hiking (continued) waterfall and an excellent spot for a picnic or a swim.

Other hiking options include the Shut-In Trails of the Blue Ridge Parkway from milepost 393.6 to milepost 405.5. These trails range from moderate to difficult.

There are also many trails to discover at Graveyard Fields at milepost 418.

The Graveyard Fields Loop trail begins at the overlook. Other trails will take you to waterfalls.

The Graveyard Ridge trail ascends and then travels along Graveyard Ridge itself before ending at the intersection with the Ivestor Gap and Mountains to Sea Trails.

For more general information about hiking, stop by Looking Glass Outfitters (828 884-5854) or Backcountry Outdoors (828 884-4262), both located near the intersection of U.S. 276 and U.S. 64.

» TRANSYLVANIA SPOTLIGHT Tony Austin conducts hikes in Transylvania County.

“I’ve always had trouble motivating myself to pack a gym bag and drive to a fitness center to

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sweat on a machine; but throwing on some boots and heading to the woods is easy. And it’s available no matter where you are.

And who can deny that soaking in the sounds and smells of the forest is anything but soul-soothing.

“I’ve hiked all my life — Switzerland, France, morocco and England. In the U.S., I’ve backpacked in Yosemite and montana, but the hiking in Transylvania County is some of the best in the world.

“Here you’ll find level (what we call ‘mountain level’) or steep and challenging hikes...even boulder scrambling.

“I’ve been leading hikes of every description for 10 years in this area, and the most important aspect to me is that there is some kind of payoff at the end — a waterfall, a breathtaking view. In our part of the world, there seems to be no shortage of those. ” For more possible hikes in the Lake Toxaway area, go to toxawaytony.com.

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cycling

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mOUNTAIN BIKERS ENJOY A VARIETY OF TRAILS THROUGH OUT TRANSYLVANIA COUNTY.

Road Cycling and mountain Biking Are All The Rage Each year, it seems that Transylvania County’s reputation as a mecca for cyclists and mountain bikers grows and grows.

There are literally hundreds of miles of trails for mountain bikers, while the scenic mountain roads are a draw for the amateur and professional cyclist.

Competitions in both sports are regularly held, and recently national bike magazines have recognized what the county offers and spread the news.

For those who like a leisurely ride on a bicycle, the county has much to offer.

The multi-use path in Brevard is open to bicyclists and currently extends from Allison Road to Lowe’s, a distance of 3.5 miles. The city has plans to expand the path, with the goal of one day being able to travel all over Brevard by bike.

At Lowe’s, the multi-use path then heads into Pisgah National Forest, where it turns to gravel, taking riders into the heart of the forest and the many trails open to the mountain biker.

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Some six miles of new trails will also be open this summer starting on the city’s Bracken Mountain property, which looms over downtown adjacent to the Brevard Music Center. One trail will be a 4-mile loop around the mountain. The two-mile trail will connect the mountain trail with Forest Road 475C. This will allow mountain bikers to travel on to the Pisgah Wildlife Education Center in the Pisgah National Forest.

For cyclists, a ride along the roughly 15 miles of U.S. 276 through the forest is a challenge as the road winds upward toward the Blue Ridge Parkway.

Once in the Pisgah District of the forest, there are a number of trails, measuring more than 180 miles, that are more suited for mountain bikes.

Two rides, Sycamore Cove (4.7 miles) and Thrift Cove (4.5 miles) begin at the Ranger Station and Visitors Center.

At the Pisgah Forest Fish Hatchery, tougher rides may be accessed, while the really serious riders should try FS 477 off U.S. 276.

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outdoor activities » CYCLISTS ENJOY A VARIETY OF TRAILS IN PISGAH NATIONAL FOREST, DuPONT STATE RECREATIONAL FOREST AND GORGES STATE PARK.

Cycling (continued) Forest officials warn that some trails have natural hazards and bikers should be cautious at all times.

For more information about biking or trail maps, call the Visitor’s Center at (828) 877-3265.

DuPont State Forest in Cedar Mountain has 82 miles of forest roads and trails that are open to mountain biking. The forest office can be reached at (828) 877-6527.

Gorges State Park, located in the southern part of Transylvania County off N.C. 281, allows mountain bikes on the 12-mile roundtrip Auger Hole Trail from the Frozen Creek Access to Turkey Pen Gap on the park’s western boundary.

For more information about Gorges, visit its web page at ncparks.gov/Visit/parks/gorg/main.php, call (828) 966-9099, or e-mail at gorges@ncmail.net.

To get more advice about trails and other bikingrelated information, stop by Sycamore Cycles on the New Hendersonville Highway (828-877-5790 or go to sycamorecycles.com), the Hub & Backcountry Out-

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doors at 49 Pisgah Highway (828-884-8670 or go to hubbicycles.com) or call Pura Vida Adventures (772579-0005 or go to pvadventures.com).

» TRANSYLVANIA SPOTLIGHT Tad Fogel is a local businessman and cycling enthusiast.

“If you happen to notice the number of vehicles in our area that carry bike racks, it’s no wonder given the national attention we’ve received in national cycling publications in recent months. Transylvania County possesses a terrain that would put the novice rider at ease while continuing to challenge those that are most experienced. “mountain biking in our area has seen as explosion of interest following the January 2012 publication of BIKE magazine, which featured many of the trails in both the Pisgah National Forest and DuPont State Forest.

“Also, Bicycling magazine just this spring named Brevard as one of the top four cycling areas in the country!

For road cyclists a well-maintained bike path leads directly from downtown to the base of Pisgah National Forest and for those not afraid of a little topography, it’s a smooth 15mile climb to the Blue Ridge Parkway.

“Our local Rotary Club of Pisgah Forest has seen interest in its annual ‘Assault on the Carolinas’ steadily increase over the years bringing in participants from more than 20 states, as well as Canada.”

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canoeing and kayaking

outdoor activities » CANOEISTS AND KAYAKERS ENJOY THE FRENCH BROAD RIVER AND THE DAVIDSON RIVER.

The French Broad River Paddle Trail Opens June 9 This summer, canoeists and kayakers will have another option in Transylvania County with the opening of the French Broad River Paddle Trail.

The trail, which officially opens June 9, will cover roughly 120 miles of the river, stretching from Rosman into Tennessee.

Along the way will be eight new campsites, including two in Transylvania, on land leased from private landowners.

The trail will be managed by a reservation system at Western North Carolina Alliance. For more information, call (828) 258-8737 or go to wnca.org/paddle.

The French Broad River begins its journey toward the Gulf of Mexico, cutting through deep gorges rimmed by centuries-old hemlocks, meandering through cow pastures and tumbling over granite shoals.

The French Broad and its tributaries (including the Davidson River) offer a variety of paddling opportunities, whitewater kayaking, a family canoe trip or a leisurely tube ride on a hot July day.

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Beginners are advised to start on the upper French Broad, which is best accessed from Champion Park in Rosman. From the park, the river drops just 54 feet in the next 10 miles on its way to the Island Ford public boat access, making this stretch ideal for tubing or a child’s first canoe trip.

Hap Simpson Park in Brevard, located roughly 20 miles downstream of Rosman, offers a convenient takeout for those seeking more solitude or for those who want to float longer. The city of Brevard recently did work at Hap Simpson Park, improving access to the river and repairing erosion to the river bank.

On average, the trip from Champion Park to Hap Simpson takes about seven hours.

Once under the U.S. 276 bridge, it is just a few more miles downstream to the Wilson Road access point.

Paddling from Island Ford to Hap Simpson is a popular float with fishermen, who tempt muskie and smallmouth bass from the undercut banks and deep, (Continued on page 38)

» TRANSYLVANIA SPOTLIGHT Sid Cullipher is the owner of Headwaters Outfitters.

“I went canoeing on the French Broad River today. A group of us did the stretch from the Island Ford Bridge to Hap Simpson Park. It’s the middle of April and the early spring pastels of blooms and new leaves will soon be the uniform deep green of summer. I’m not ready to jump in the water to cool off, but it won’t be long.

“The beauty of the French Broad in Transylvania County is not the beauty of wilderness. Reminders of human habitation and livelihood are never far away.

No, the beauty of the French Broad is in the interaction between the human and natural worlds.

“There is still plenty of wild to this river; the fish and birds and otters and beaver all attest to that. And there are reminders that we humans are imperfect stewards of this gift. Her beauty and wildness are all the more remarkable when seen from this perspective.”

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outdoor activities » MEANDERING wATERwAYS MAKE THE FRENCH BROAD RIVER A GREAT wATERwAY FOR PADDLING.

Canoeing (continued) circulating pools that characterize this stretch of the French Broad. The river maintains this languid pace as it meanders through nursery stock and cow pastures to the Henderson County line at Blantyre.

Davidson River The Davidson River begins in the northwest corner of Transylvania County and flows past the Bobby N. Setzer State Fish Hatchery, paralleling U.S. 276 through the Pisgah National Forest. The river is generally too shallow and rocky in the summer for canoes and kayaks, but tubing is very popular here. Expect lots of company on your trip, which requires running your own shuttle or walking back upriver along 276.

The following businesses are available to help maximize your waterway experience: •Headwaters Outfitters, located at the junction of U.S. 64 West and N.C. 215 on the French Broad, offers self-guided canoe and kayak trips, plus tubing. The outfitter provides tubes, life jackets, safety information, shuttles to and from the river, and changing rooms. For

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more information, visit www.headwatersoutfitters.com or call (828) 877-3106.

•Lake Toxaway Marine offers sales, service, storage and rentals. For more information, call (828) 8846919 or go to laketoxawaymarine.com.

•Pura Vida Adventures, headquartered on the Hendersonville Highway in Pisgah Forest, offers canoe trips, kayak trips and instructions. For more information, call (772) 579-0005 or go to pvadventures.com.

•Tubing rentals for the Davidson River are available on U.S. 276 at the entrance to the Pisgah National Forest.

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Recreation Area, where swimmers enjoy the excitement Campers have four developed campgrounds to of the Davidson River’s natural water slide. A lifeguard choose from in the district, including Davidson River is on duty from Memorial Day weekend through Campground, open year round and including 161 mid-August and visitors are charged for use of this dedeveloped sites. veloped recreation site.

The district also initiated and implemented seven The district is the home of the first school of vegetation management projects this year. forestry in the United States, now preserved at the The projects improve forest conditions by enhanc2 . ')site.,( Major ).. ! - 1#." %- )0 ,&))%#(! ')/(. #( Cradle of Forestry in America /-.# historic ing wildlife habitat, decreasing non-native invasive '- , 1.3-mile ( -.& ')(!-. &)1 , (improving 0 ! . & safety, ! , (additions to the site include-.,a new paved" , species, and" providing forest products , ( " ,) ,#0 , ,/(- $ (. .) ).. ! " ).. ! #- &#!". /&&2 /,(#-" accessible trail, a third accessible trail on site for famiconsumer use.

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golfing

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GOLFING IS A FANTASTIC WAY TO DISCOVER THE BEAUTY OF WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA.

Transylvania Is Home To Spectacular mountain Golfing Transylvania County’s scenic views are a perfect backdrop to a round of golf, no matter how good of a round.

Some splendid vistas are on show at Glen Cannon Country Club, located off Wilson Road near Brevard. The club is semi-private. From the back tees, the 18-hole, 72-par course is 6,548 yards.

The course’s signature hole is perhaps the spectacular waterfall backdrop on the second. A driving range and areas to improve your short game are also available.

As well as the championship golf, the club offers swimming, tennis and other activities.

For more information, call (828) 883-8175, ext. 27 or go to www.glencannoncc.com Also nestled in the mountains is the Connestee Falls Golf Course, located in a gated community on U.S. 276 South. The course is semi-private but is open to the public.

From its back tees, the 6,485-yard, par-72 course

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offers a nice and challenging layout, and breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains.

The course is open year round, has a full-service golf shop, and offers a driving range, short game areas and professional instruction. For tee times and other information, call (828) 885-2005 or go to www.connesteefallsgolf.com.

Sherwood Forest Golf Club is located 8.5 miles from Brevard on U.S. 276 South and is open to the public. This 18-hole par three course is a prefect venue to practice one’s short game. From the back tees, the course measures 2,450 yards.

The course was built in 1970, and nine of its holes run along the headwaters of the Little River, while the other nine cut through scenic woods.

No reserve tee times are required. Call (828) 8847825 for information on greens fees.

Etowah Valley Country Club, which sits across the Henderson County border on U.S. 64, has 27 holes of golf and is semi-private.

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outdoor activities Âť A MILD CLIMATE AND COOL MOuNTAIN BREEZES MAKE FOR AN IDEAL GOLFING ENVIRONMENT.

Golfing (continued) Any combination of the nine holes totals approximately 6,000 yards for 18 holes. Four tee positions are available.

Tee times are required. For more information, call (828) 891-7022 or go to www.etowahvalley.com.

Lake Toxaway Country Club borders the southwest side of Lake Toxaway.

The 18-hole par-71 course is private but is open to guests of members and guests of the Greystone Inn. For more information, call (828) 966-4020 or go to www.laketoxawaycc.com.

Sapphire mountain Golf Club was built in 1982 and has scenic views, stone bridge crossings over mountain streams, and varying elevations from tee to green on its par 70 course. The course is open to the public and located on Slicers Drive in Sapphire.

Call (828) 743-1174 for more information.

Sapphire Lakes is a private 18-hole course with an elevation of 3,200 feet. The course is located on

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U.S. 64 West and is open to members and their guests.

For more information, call (828) 966-9202.

The mountain Range Golf Center on the Old Hendersonville Highway in Brevard is recommended to get a golf game in shape. The driving range is open seven days a week and offers lessons from a PGA professional. For more information, call (828) 885-2722 or go to www.mountainrangegolf.com.

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GuIDED HORSEBACK TOuRS ARE AVAILABLE LOCALLY. THERE ARE ALSO PLACES TO STABLE YOuR HORSES.

Horseback Riding in Transylvania County There are miles and miles of trails to explore on horseback in Transylvania County.

In Pisgah National Forest, there are 100 miles of horseback trails. A visit to the Pisgah Forest Ranger Station and Visitors Center on U.S. 276 is recommended before hitting the trail, or call (828) 877-3265.

Guided trips are also available at Pisgah Forest Stables, which is located two miles into the forest off U.S. 276 on Avery Creek Road. The facility offers from one-hour up to four-hour rides.

For more information, call (828) 883-8258 or go to pisgahstables.com.

In DuPont State Forest, there are more than 82 miles of forest roads and trails open to horseback.

The DuPont State Forest office may be reached at (828) 877-6527 or through the Division of Forest Resources web site at www.dfr.state.nc.us/ contacts/dsf.htm.

In Gorges State Park, horses are allowed on the

12-mile roundtrip Auger Hole Trail from the Frozen Creek Access to Turkey Pen Gap on the park’s western boundary.

Visitors must show proof of a negative equine infectious anemia test when visiting state parks with their horses.

For more information about Gorges State Park, call (828) 966-9099, Google N.C. State Parks or e-mail at gorges@ncmail.net.

The following are some other options for horseback riding in the county: •Holly View Farm, which was established in 1991, is located on Lyday Loop Road in Pisgah Forest. The family-run farm offers camping and overnight stabling for horses, but doesn’t rent horses. For more information, call (828) 507-3763 or go to www.holly-view.com •The WhiteWater Equestrian Center is located on N.C. 281 south near Sapphire. Short-term boarding (Continued on page 44)

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outdoor activities » TRANSYLVANIA IS HOME TO FREE REIN, AN EQuINE ASSISTED THERAPY GROuP. .

Horseback (continued) is available as well as guided trail rides along old logging roads. Call (828) 966-9646 or go to www.funhorsebackriding.com.

• For those interested in taking part in, or viewing, horse-related competitions, a variety of events are held throughout the year at the Western North Carolina Agricultural Center, located just down the road in Fletcher. The agricultural center has more than 600 permanent stalls, three outdoor and one indoor warmup rings, while competitions are held in the 65,000square-foot McGough Arena.

For more information, call (828) 687-1414 or go to wncagcenter.org.

» TRANSYLVANIA SPOTLIGHT Doug Poad is a member of the Board of Directors for the Free Rein Center for Therapeutic Riding and Education.

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“Lots of people bring their horses to Transylvania County from many states in order to enjoy and ride in the beauty of our mountains.

“A very special group of people ride here for an entirely different reason. Free Rein Center (operating at Camp Rockbrook just south of Brevard on U.S. 276) provides what is known as equine-assisted therapy for people with a range of physical, emotional, behavioral and cognitive challenges.

Working with and riding horses provides a number of well-documented therapeutic benefits, including increased motor skills, balance and core strength improvements, better integration of sensory inputs, and improved social skills.

“Free Rein is one of more than 800 therapeutic riding centers around the country. PATH-certified instructors and dozens of hard-working volunteers provide spring, summer, and fall classes for young and old alike.”

For more information, visit www.freereincenter.com or call 828-883-3375.

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“LEAVE NO TRACE” IS AN IMPORTANT PART OF CAMPING. DISPOSE OF wASTE PROPERLY. PACK IT OuT.

Camping under the stars in Transylvania County has been a favorite activity for locals and visitors for many years.

The Pisgah Ranger District of Pisgah National Forest has four campsites, including Davidson River Campground.

For more information about camping, stop by the Ranger Station and Visitors Center, which is located a mile from the forest entrance on U.S. 276, or call (828) 877-3265. To make a reservation, call (877) 444-6777 or go to www.reserveUSA.com.

Gorges State Park lies about 25 minutes from Brevard in the southern part of the county off N.C. 281.

It offers limited tent camping.

For more detailed information about Gorges State Park, call (828) 966-9099.

•DuPont State Recreational Forest doesn’t allow camping, but several private campsites are located nearby.

The following are other camping alternatives: •The Adventure Village Campground on Adventure Ridge Road. Call (828) 862-5411 or go to

www.theadventurevillage.com. (Continued on page 46) •At The Ridge Campin’ & Fishin’ campground in Balsam Grove. Call (828) 877-2172 or visit www.atheridge.com.

•Ash Grove mountain Cabins & Camping on East Fork Road, south of Brevard, has campsites and cabins. Call (828) 885-7216 or go to www.ashgrove.com.

•The Black Forest Family Camping Resort on Summer Road in Cedar Mountain. Call (828) 884-2267 or go to www.blackforestcampground.com.

•Cascade Lake Recreation Area & Campground at the end of Little River Campground Road off Cascade Lake Road. Call (828) 877-4475 or go to www.cascadelakerecreationarea.com.

•The Lazy “J” Campground is located at 1237 Parkway Road. Call (828) 966-3834 or go to www.lazyjcampground.com.

•Our 100 Acre Woods, LLC campground on East Fork Road. Call (828) 398-0968 or go to www.our100AcreWoods.com.

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outdoor activities » THERE AER A VARIETY OF OPTIONS FOR BOTH TENT AND RV CAMPING IN TRANSYLVANIA.

Camping (continued) •Outdoor Resorts of North Carolina located in Lake Toxaway. Call (828) 966-9350 or go to www.outdoor-resorts.com/blueridge.

•The Panther Ridge RV Park is located on Slick Fisher Road in Lake Toxaway. Call (828) 966-4919 or go to www.pantherridgecampground.com.

•The River Bend Campground located in Lake Toxaway. Call (828) 966-4214 or visit riverbendresortnc.com/home.

Camping supplies and maps are available at Backcountry Outdoors (828) 884-4262, Looking Glass Outfitters (828) 884-5854 and Waterfall Walkabouts (828) 862-5845.

» TRANSYLVANIA SPOTLIGHT

Steven Dugard helps run Ash Grove mountain Cabins & Camping.

“Transylvania County is a camper’s paradise, offering a vast array of camp-

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ing experiences — from primitive backcountry spots to deluxe RV sites and everything in between.

“For backpackers, hike-in sites on public lands can challenge the most experienced camper, and for the casual camper, private campgrounds allow the whole family to enjoy s’mores around a campfire. Cool nights, even in mid-Summer, provide perfect sleeping weather, while the area’s mild climate extends the camping season from early Spring through late Autumn.

“Blue Ghost fireflies, found only in a few places on Earth, may light up the forest around your campsite, while the milky Way and stars that you probably have never seen before, are sprinkled in the sky.

“With great weather, beautiful scenery and varied types of camping, you can have a great camping trip in Transylvania County again and again.”

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fishing

outdoor activities » THE TROUT STREAmS OF TRANSYLVANIA ATTRACT ANGLERS FROm ACROSS THE COUNTRY.

Fish Over 4,000 miles Of Trout Streams With around 4,000 miles of trout streams, the western North Carolina mountains have long been considered a haven for fly-fishermen looking to test their angling skills in a beautiful and oftentimes rugged environment.

In Transylvania County, the nearly 500 miles of creeks, streams and rivers that course through the steep mountains and rich forests are renowned as one of the top destinations in the state for fly-fishing.

For local fishing guides who spend a great deal of their time guiding clients on the rivers, the diversity of the county’s waterways and the bountiful fish populations keep them and their clients satisfied day in and day out.

East Fork French Broad For guide Walker Parrott, the East Fork of the French Broad River is one of his favorite destinations because of its easy access and large population of trout.

“It’s easy for people to get in and get out,” he said. “And it’s easy for the stocking truck to get close to the river.”

The drop- and pool-style river is home to countless brown, rainbow and brook trout, which he enjoys be-

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cause each fish, much like the type of environment where they live, is unique in their own distinct way.

The diversity of the river’s environs forces anglers to either adapt to what the fish or feeding on or get shutout, Parrott said.

Parrott said that the fishing in the East Fork is good from October to June, but said his favorite season is in the spring.

Walker said the size of fish that can be caught in the river run the gamut.

“The average is probably 10 to 12 inches,” he said.

“But there are some big ones in there, some 20-inch fish.”

The state stocks around 17,000 trout along the nearly five-mile section of the East Fork that runs alongside East Fork Road between Glady Fork Road and the main stem of the French Broad. Catch-and-release regulations apply from October to May, and only singlehook artificial lures are allowed.

Davidson River Landon Lipke, a California native who has been a guide at Davidson River Outfitters for five years, said

outdoor activities Âť THE FERTILE WATERS OF TRANSYLVANIA COUNTY OFTEN REWARD ANGLERS WITH THE CATCH OF A LIFETImE.

one of his favorite rivers in the area is the Davidson. He said that the hatchery located near the headwaters of the river creates ideal conditions for trout. “The hatchery puts nutrients into the river that feed the whole river,� he said. “In turn, it makes the river hold some big fish.�

While most of the Davidson River is only a “stone’s throw� from the road, Lipke said for the most part it doesn’t feel that way. “You don’t really feel the road while you’re there,� he said. “It’s actually pretty serene.� Above the hatchery, the river narrows into a smaller stream that offers a true wilderness setting, he said. “You can get away from people and still catch bigger fish, unlike some of the other small streams in the area,� he said.

Lipke said that the average size trout in the river is around 14 inches, but that’s not the only size fish to be caught there. “There are big fish pulled out of the Davidson all of the time that are bigger than 20 inches,� he said. “It’s just all about catching them at the right time.�

About 14 miles of the river, from its headwaters to Avery Creek, are managed under catch-and-release flyfishing only regulations.

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outdoor activities » THE wILEY TROuT OF THE DAVIDSON RIVER REQuIRE ANGLERS TO KEEP A wIDE VARIETY OF FLIES ON HAND.

Fishing (continued) The lower mile is hatchery supported.

North Fork French Broad Nathaniel “Than” Axtell said that when it comes to fishing, there is no place he’d rather be than deep in the gorge of the North Fork of the French Broad stalking a wild and elusive trout.

The river’s rugged location makes it less popular with the average fishermen and that’s exactly why he likes it, Axtell said. Axtell is an independent guide who regularly does guided trips through Headwaters Outfitters. He has been working as a certified guide for more than 10 years.

“It’s remote, so it’s a true backcountry fishing experience,” Axtell said. “There are really only a handful of places in the Pisgah where a stream of that size is that far from the road. You can get away from the crowds and fish in relative solitude.”

The challenge facing anglers, however, looking to get their feet wet on the North Fork, is the limited number

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of access points.

“If you get in at one point and you don’t know where you are climbing out, you’re going to get hopelessly lost,” he said.

“There are some stretches where you have to climb over waterfalls, big boulders and climb around stuff with no official trail or trail markings for three to six miles,” he said. “There are a few sections where you could fish through in about four hours. But if you really work the water, it could easily take you the better part of an eight-hour day.”

The North Fork isn’t for the everyday recreational angler looking to land big stocked trout just minutes from the road, Axtell said. Axtell said that for the most part, the river holds rainbow and brown trout, but occasionally a brook trout from one of the small tributaries will wash into the river.

Axtell recommends fishermen looking to test their mettle on the North Fork should start at the Pisgah National Forest boundary at Lazy Jay campground.

The North Fork is regulated as Wild Natural Bait, allowing the harvest of four fish per day.

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rock climbing

outdoor activities » THE PHYSICAL AND mENTAL CHALLENGES OF ROCK CLImBING mAKE IT A POPULAR SPORT.

Local Rock Climbing Transylvania County is well known for its natural beauty, which includes cliff faces and large rock formations.

From Looking Glass Rock to Cedar Rock, the range of climbing opportunities in the area varies widely.

Climbing can be attempted by everyone with a desire to get some exercise, challenge themselves, and push the limits of what they are capable of accomplishing. But learning the necessary skills takes time and should not be attempted by those unfamiliar with the sport.

Most climbs require the use of ropes and specialized equipment in order to safely protect climbers in the event of a fall.

One of the best ways to “learn the ropes” of climbing is by visiting one of the area’s climbing facilities.

For those wishing to get to the next step or for experienced climbers, the following are considered among the top rock climbing destinations:

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• Looking Glass Rock, named for the unique way the sun reflects off the nearly 500-foot-tall granite rock faces, rises to almost 4,000 feet above sea level. The area has long been revered for its climbing opportunities and is considered by many as one of the top destinations for multi-pitch granite climbing in the Southeast.

• Cedar Rock offers spectacular hiking opportunities, as well as some of the best climbing in the region for experienced climbers looking to challenge themselves on more difficult terrain. The rock type, known as Whitesides Granite, offers similar climbing opportunities as nearby Looking Glass, but can often be less crowded and more ideally suited for warmer weather.

For more information about local rock climbing, contact one of the following businesses:

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THE GRANITE FACES OF TRANSYLVANIA’S MOuNTAINS PROVIDE ONE-OF-A-KIND CLIMBING OPPORTuNITIES.

•Brevard Rock Gym, 224 South Broad St. Call (828) 884-7625 or go to brevardrockgym.com.

•Looking Glass Outfitters, 69 Hendersonville Highway. Call (828) 884-5854 or go to lookingglassoutfitters.com.

• Fox mountain Guides, 3228 Asheville Highway.

Call (888) 284-8433 or go to foxmountainguides.com.

•Appalachian mountain Institute, 21 Cherry Ridge Road. Call (828) 553-6323 or go to Appalachianmountaininstitute.com.

•Pura Vida Adventures,152 Hendersonville Highway. Call (772) 579-0005 or go to pvadventures.com.

•Earthshine Lodge. Call (828) 862-4207 or go to earthshinelodge.com.

» TRANSYLVANIA SPOTLIGHT Jeff Heveron is a guide at Pura Vida Adventures.

“I have been rock climbing all over Transylvania County. I especially like to climb at Cedar Rock and Looking Glass. Every climb starts with a great hike in

through the forest and the rock here is so unique.

“I have been a nomad traveling all of the country for almost a year straight now, and I keep ending up back here. I actually enjoyed this area so much I am currently working as a guide here with Pura Vida Adventures “Transylvania County is great for climbing because we are able to take clients of all skill levels out. So if you’re a beginner or a seasoned pro Transylvania County has some great climbing for you. Hope to see you out on the rock.”

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waterfalls

outdoor attractions » TwIN FALLS IS JuST A SHORT HIKE AwAY. EACH OF THE FALLS ARE APPROXIMATELY 110’ HIGH.

Explore The Waterfalls Of Transylvania County Welcome to the “The Land of Waterfalls.”

Transylvania County’s unofficial second name is fitting as dozens and dozens of cascades are located within its border. The actual count is unknown.

Geography and rainfall amounts are attributed as reasons for the large number.

Transylvania’s elevation ranges from slightly more than 1,200 feet in the county’s southwest region to more than 6,000 feet on top of Chestnut Bald in the northwest.

At 80 inches of rain a year, the county also has one of the highest average rainfalls east of the Pacific Northwest.

As well as for viewing pleasure, the waterfalls have had their practical uses. In the past, gristmills took advantage of waterfalls to produce power.

The waterfalls, secluded ones especially, have also been used for making illegal liquor.

Today, the county’s waterfalls draw visitors far and wide to gaze upon, to take photographs of, and in some cases be used as backdrops in movies. Triple Falls, for example, in DuPont State Recreational Forest can be

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spotted in the movie “The Hunger Games,” while the forest’s Bridal Veil Falls may also be seen in “The Last of the Mohicans.”

For an interactive waterfall finder, go to visitwaterfalls.com/adventure/waterfalls.html.

A waterfall map is also available at the Visitor Center on East Main Street in Brevard.

The following are some of the best known waterfalls in the county: High Falls From Pisgah Forest, take U.S. 276 West for 11.5 miles to Yellow Gap Road, just past the Cradle of Forestry. Turn right off Yellow Gap after about three miles to a parking area. The falls may be reached by a two-mile hike downstream.

Hooker Falls Drive south from Brevard on U.S. 276 about 10 miles to Cedar Mountain, turn left on Cascade Lake Road and proceed 2.5 miles to Staton Road (Old DuPont Road), turn right and drive about 2.5 miles to the bridge over Little River. A parking lot is just to the left. Hooker Falls is on an easy trail from the lot.

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TRIPLE FALLS IS LOCATED IN DuPONT STATE RECREATIONAL FOREST. PARK IN THE HOOKER FALLS PARKING LOT TO ACCESS.

Looking Glass Falls A spectacular and accessible waterfall, Looking Glass is about five miles on U.S. 276 from the Brevard entrance to Pisgah National Forest. Parking is ample with stairs to an observation deck. moore Cove Falls The parking area for the falls is one mile above Looking Glass Falls on U.S. 276. A 0.7-mile trail leads to the 50foot-high falls.

Triple Falls Triple Falls is upstream from Hooker Falls. Retrace your steps to the parking lot, recross the bridge on foot and a well-marked trail follows the river upward to the falls.

Whitewater Falls Travel 18 miles on U.S. 64 West to U.S. 281, turn left and go eight miles to the park entrance on the left. There is a paved walkway to a viewing area showing the Whitewater River plunging a spectacular 411 feet.

Rainbow Falls Follow the same route as Whitewater. The parking area for its trail is just over two miles down U.S. 281 after turning off U.S. 64. Be prepared for a strenuous two-mile hike to a 150-feet high cascade.

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outdoor attractions » HOOKER FALLS IS A 14’ wATERFALL IN DuPONT STATE RECREATIONAL FOREST. THERE IS A SwIMMING HOLE AT THE FALL’S BASE.

Waterfalls (continued) » TRANSYLVANIA SPOTLIGHT

Libby Freeman is executive director of the Brevard/ Transylvania Chamber of Commerce.

“As a native of Transylvania County, I learned at a very young age to appreciate the beauty of one of the greatest natural resources in our community — our waterfalls.

“Visits to the waterfalls as a child always meant a family outing with mom and Dad and my brother.

“We would meet other families in the forest for cookouts and waterfall looking.

“I remember how they would take my breath away with the visual beauty as well as the roar of the falling water. The mist on our faces and the rainbow colors in the spray left memories for a lifetime. How fortunate I am to still be able to view these same waterfalls through the eyes of a child.”

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» WATERFALL SAFETY TIPS Along with their beauty, waterfalls can be dangerous. Every year, people are injured or even killed while visiting Transylvania County waterfalls.

The U.S. Forest Service has several safety tips: •Stay back from the edge. People have been injured, sometimes fatally, trying to get a closer look.

•Avoid slippery rocks.

•Wear stable shoes and watch your footing.

•Don’t jump off of waterfalls or dive in waterfall pools because of unseen objects such as logs and boulders.

•Stay out of restricted areas.

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BREVARD HAS BECOME FAMOuS FOR IT’S FuRRY FRIEND, THE wHITE SQuIRREL.

Brevard’s white squirrels are thriving, according to the latest count.

Under the supervision of the Heart of Brevard, community volunteers conducted the 15th Annual Brevard Squirrel Count this past fall over a 3-square-mile study area centered on the courthouse.

The count is not meant to be a true census but rather an estimate of the percentage of the white versus the gray.

This year’s estimate of 40.3 percent is the highest yet on record, crossing the 40 percent mark for the first time and well above the 15-year average of 28.9 percent.

Overall abundance of squirrels, both white and gray, was up again representing the third highest in count history, just eclipsing last year’s number of squirrels per acre.

Statistical analysis indicates that the percent white has steadily increased over this period. If the current trend continues, the white variant may be in the majority in about 10 years.

The highest concentration of the white variant was 6; )=)13)*365margin >--2-5,: 69 0631,)@: once again along the southeast of the study area north and east of Brevard Elementary School, Warren and Bluebird Lane, McCrary Acres, Morgan Heights and the general area between Elm Bend Road and Outland Avenue. (Continued on page 58)

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outdoor attractions » THE wHITE SQuIRREL IS CELEBRATED EACH YEAR AT BREVARD’S wHITE SQuIRREL FESTIVAL – TwO DAYS OF FuN AND MuSIC.

White Squirrels (continued) The area south west of the post office was also a hot spot. Because of its park-like landscape, Brevard College remains a good place to view your first white squirrel, although their abundance there seems to have declined slightly in recent years. More details can be found at brevardnc.org/white-squirrels/research-institute/ Brevard’s white squirrels are not albinos but brown-eyed creatures. Researchers found that the lack of pigment is caused by a recessive genetic defect.

The story of how white squirrels arrived in Brevard has entered legendary status.

Local resident Barbara Mull Lang remembers when she was 10 years old, several decades ago, that her uncle visited Brevard and brought with him two white squirrels.

M.M. Black gave her uncle the squirrels after he helped to catch them in Black’s pecan grove. The animals had apparently escaped from a carnival truck.

Lang said she took care of the squirrels and later left them with her grandfather when her family moved away from Brevard.

But one of the squirrels, escaped, and her grand-

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father felt so sorry for the other one that he released it into the wild.

» TRANSYLVANIA SPOTLIGHT

madrid Zimmerman is the executive director of the Heart of Brevard.

“It’s not surprising that in the land of more than 250 waterfalls and forest terrain encompassing one-third of its county, that Transylvanians would have fallen in love with our furry, white squirrels.

“Escaping orphans from a Floridian carnival make for a magical story of how they appeared more than 60 years ago. Star-crossed lovers who discover themselves after short mountain captivity and then, boom, a sudden population of white furry critters scampering through the trees.

“We brake for them; we build special outdoor feeders; we set timers to capture them on film; and every year we celebrate their willingness to share their wildlife habitat with us with a two-day music festival.”

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calendar of events may 25 •Brevard’s 4th Friday Gallery Walk from 5-9 p.m.

Call TC Arts at (828) 884-2787.

•Fused glass for couples class at Glass Feather Studio Gallery, 3:30-5 p.m. Call (828) 885-8457. may 26 •White Squirrel Festival, May 26-27, in downtown Brevard.

•Hunger Games Fan Tours — Day Trips on May 2627. Call (949) 610-5570 or (828) 553-7117.

DuPont State Recreational Forest. Call (949) 610-5570 or (828) 553-7117.

•Family Clay: Egyptian Wonders, Carwile-Dodson Studio, 9-11 a.m., Registration required. Call (828) 884-5771.

•Try Pottery for Adults: Wheel Throwing, CarwileDodson Studio, 6-8 p.m. Registration required. Call (828) 884-5771.

•“Gorges Plant Hike” at Gorges State Park, 10-11 a.m. Meet at the Bearwallow Picnic Shelter.

•Thoughtful Photography — creating compositions

•Fly Fishing: Casting for Beginners at Pisgah

with feeling at Glass Feather Studio Gallery, 8:30 a.m.-

Wildlife Education Center, ages 12 and up. Register by

10:30 a.m. Call (828) 885-8457.

calling (828) 877-4423.

June 1

June 3

•Gallery Exhibit: TC Arts Members Only Show, June 1-19. Call TC Arts at (828) 884-2787.

•Big Tent Cabaret Road Show — Paperhand Puppet Intervention at library’s Amphitheatre, 7:30 p.m.

•Stream Investigation at Pisgah Wildlife Education Center, ages 4-7. Register by calling (828) 877-4423.

•Raising Trout at Pisgah Wildlife Education Center,

•The Brevard Community Band will perform at the Brevard Music Center. Call (828) 884-9157.

•“Owl Study” at Gorges State Park, 2-3 p.m. Meet at the White Pines Picnic Shelter. Call ahead as space is limited to 20 people. Call (828) 966-9099.

June 5 •The Connestee/Tuesday Seniors Bowling League

ages 8-13. Register by calling (828) 877-4423.

begins at 1 p.m. at the Tarheel Lanes in Hendersonville.

June 2

Call (828) 832-1047.

•Hunger Games Fan Tours — Walking Tour in

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calendar of events •The Transylvania County Handcrafters’ Guild will host a craft show from 9-5 p.m., June 8-9 at the Masonic Lodge in Brevard.

•Summer Concert Series —jazz, 7:30 p.m. at the library’s Amphitheatre. Call (828) 884-3151.

•Carolina Blue will perform at 7:30 p.m. in the Brevard High School Auditorium for a fundraising concert to benefit the Silvermont Opportunity Center. Tickets $10 at the door. Call (828) 884-3166.

•Outdoor Photography for the Beginner at Pisgah Wildlife Education Center, ages 14 and up. Register by calling (828) 877-4423.

•Old Time Fridays at Duckpond Pottery, music, 7:3010 p.m., donation suggested.

June 9 •Family Clay: Fairy Houses, Carwile-Dodson Studio, 9-11 a.m. Registration required. Call (828) 8845771.

June 5 •Tuesday Hullabaloo! Books, Music and Fun, 10 a.m. at the library. Call (828) 884-3151.

June 6 •Bats Alive! program at the library, 3 p.m. Call (828) 884-3151.

•Try Pottery for Adults: Hand Building, Carwile-Dodson Studio, 6-8 p.m. Registration required. Call (828) 884-5771 or go to muddabbers.com.

•“Waterfall Hike” at Gorges State Park, June 9 and 10, 9 am.-11 a.m. Explore the Horsepasture River area with a park naturalist.

•Introduction to Fly Fishing: Lake Fishing at Pisgah

•Learn about Salamanders at Pisgah Wildlife Edu-

Wildlife Education Center, ages 12 and up. Register by

cation Center, ages 8 and up. Register by calling (828)

calling (828) 877-4423.

877-4423.

June 7 •Book Nuts program at the library, 1 p.m. Call (828) 884-3151.

•Catch and Cook at Pisgah Wildlife Education Center, ages 12 and up. Register by calling (828) 877-4423.

•Cradle of Forestry’s Woodsy Owl’s Curiosity Club, 10:30-noon. Call (828) 877-3130.

•Old School Country Dance at Dunns Rock Community Center, 7:30-10 p.m. Admission, $5.

June 8 •Hunger Games Fan Tours — Weekend Adventures, June 8-10. Call (949) 610-5570 or (828) 5537117.

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calendar of events munity Center, 7:30-10 p.m. Admission, $5.

June 15 •Summer Concert Series — Jason DeCristofaro Quartet (jazz), 7:30 p.m. at the library’s Amphitheatre.

Call (828) 884-3151.

•Second floor museum at Silvermont mansion is open to the public every third Friday of the month. No charge. Call (828) 884-3156.

•The “Dixie Swim Club” at Brevard Little Theatre.

Call (828) 884-2587.

•Old Time Fridays at Duckpond Pottery, music, 7:3010 p.m., donation suggested.

June 16 •Cedar Mountain Community Center flea market, 9 a.m.-noon on U.S. 276 South. Call (828) 883-5553.

•Family Clay: Whistles & Rattles, Carwile-Dodson June 12 •Tuesday Hullabaloo! Books, Music and Fun, 10 a.m. at the library. Call (828) 884-3151.

•BB Gun Shooting Range at Pisgah Wildlife Education Center, ages 8 to 15. Register by calling (828) 8774423.

June 13 •Flow Circus, family comedy and fun at the library, 3 p.m. Call (828) 884-3151.

•Juggling and toy workshop for tweens and teens, 4:30 p.m. at the library. Call (828) 884-3151.

•Stream Investigation at Pisgah Wildlife Education

Studio, 9-11 a.m. Registration required. Call (828) 8845771.

•Try Pottery for Adults: Wheel Throwing, CarwileDodson Studio, 6-8 p.m., Registration required. Call (828) 884-5771.

•“Habitats and Niches” at Gorges State Park, June 16, 10-11 a.m. and June 17, 2-3 p.m. Meet at Grassy Ridge Trailhead for Saturday’s time. Meet at Frozen Creek for Sunday’s time.

•Introduction to Fly Fishing at Pisgah Wildlife Education Center, ages 12 and up. Register by calling (828) 877-4423.

Center, ages 4-7. Register by calling (828) 877-4423.

•Raising Trout at Pisgah Wildlife Education Center,

(inside the Pink Flamingo)

ages 8-13. Register by calling (828) 877-4423.

•Family Fly Fishing Day at Pisgah Wildlife Education Center, ages 8 and up. Register by calling (828) 8774423.

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•Archery at Pisgah Wildlife Education Center, ages 8 and up. Register by calling (828) 877-4423.

•Cradle of Forestry’s Woodsy Owl’s Curiosity Club, 10:30-noon. Call (828) 877-3130.

•Old School Country Dance at Dunns Rock Com-

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calendar of events a.m. at the library. Call (828) 884-3151.

•Bag Lunch Arts program, noon in the library’s Rogow Room. Call (828) 884-3151.

•Centennial Celebration Event, 7 p.m. in the library, “Collecting Americana” with William McNeill. Call (828) 884-3151.

•Old Time Street Dancing in downtown Brevard, starting at 6:30 p.m.

June 20 •Hobey Ford & the Goldenrod Puppets presents “Migration” at 3 p.m. at the library. Call (828) 884-3151.

June 21 •Book Nuts program at the library, 1 p.m. Call (828) 884-3151.

•Cedar Mountain Community Center flea market, 9 a.m.-noon on U.S. 276 South. Call (828) 883-5553.

June 16 •Gone Fishing at Pisgah Wildlife Education Center, ages 6 to 12. Register by calling (828) 877-4423.

•Behind the Scenes tour of East Main Street with the Transylvania Heritage Museum. 10:30 a.m. (828) 8842347.

•Cradle of Forestry’s Twilight Firefly Tour, 7:30p.m.9:30 p.m. Call (828) 877-3130.

•The “Dixie Swim Club” at Brevard Little Theatre.

Call (828) 884-2587.

•The Transylvania Cruisers host a Cardinal CruiseIn Car Show on South Broad Street in Brevard from 59 p.m.

June 17 •The “Dixie Swim Club” at Brevard Little Theatre.

Call (828) 884-2587.

June 18

•Cradle of Forestry’s Woodsy Owl’s Curiosity Club, 10:30-noon. Call (828) 877-3130.

•Old School Country Dance at Dunns Rock Community Center, 7:30-10 p.m. Admission, $5.

June 22 •Transylvania Art Guild’s Summer Arts Showcase at TC Arts, June 22-29. Call TC Arts at (828) 884-2787.

•Brevard’s 4th Friday Gallery Walk from 5-9 p.m.

Call TC Arts at (828) 884-2787.

•Arts and Culture Week, June 22-July 4. Call TC Arts at (828) 884-2787.

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•Computer Animation Classes (10-12 years old), June 18-22 at the library. Call (828) 884-3151.

•A Week In the Water at Pisgah Wildlife Education Center, ages 8 to 15. Register by calling (828) 8774423.

June 19 •Tuesday Hullabaloo! Books, Music and Fun, 10

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calendar of events

•Hunger Games Fan Tours — Weekend Adven-

•Better Landscapes — Images that Sing! at Glass

tures, June 22-24. Call (949) 610-5570 or (828) 553-

Feather Studio Gallery, 8:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. Call (828)

7117.

885-8457.

•Summer Concert Series —Jonathan Scales Fourchestra (jazz), 7:30 p.m. at the library’s Amphitheatre. Call (828) 884-3151.

•Fused glass class for ages 10 and above at Glass 8457.

862-2131.

•The “Dixie Swim Club” at Brevard Little Theatre.

Call (828) 884-2587.

•Old Time Fridays at Duckpond Pottery, music, 7:3010 p.m., donation suggested.

June 23 •Family Clay: Ahoy Matey! Carwile-Dodson Studio, 9-11 a.m. Registration required. Call (828) 884-5771.

•Try Pottery for Adults: Hand Building, Carwile-Dodson Studio, 6-8 p.m. Registration required. Call (828) 884-5771.

•Opening day of AAUW Book Sale, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.,

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Ridge Trailhead for Saturday’s time. Meet at Frozen Creek for Sunday’s time.

•Stream Investigation at Pisgah Wildlife Education

Center:

Beethoven Piano Concerto No. 4, 7:30 p.m. Call (828)

Boshamer Gym, Brevard College.

•“What Trees Tell Us” at Gorges State Park, June 23, 10-11 a.m. and June 24, 2-3 p.m. Meet at Grassy

Feather Studio Gallery, 3:30-5 p.m. Call (828) 885•Opening Night at Brevard Music

•Cradle of Forestry’s Bug Day. Call (828) 877-3130.

Center, ages 4 to 7. Register by calling (828) 877-4423.

•Raising Trout at Pisgah Wildlife Education Center, ages 8 to 13. Register by calling (828) 877-4423.

•The “Dixie Swim Club” at Brevard Little Theatre.

Call (828) 884-2587.

June 24 •AAUW Book Sale, 1 p.m.-7 p.m., Boshamer Gym, Brevard College.

•Pre-concert talk at Brevard Music Center, 2 p.m.

Call (828) 862-2131.

•Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 4 at Brevard Music Center, 3 p.m. Call (828) 862-2131.

•The “Dixie Swim Club” at Brevard Little Theatre.

Call (828) 884-2587.

calendar of events June 25 •AAUW Book Sale, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Boshamer Gym,

•Cradle of Forestry’s Woodsy Owl’s Curiosity Club, 10:30-noon. Call (828) 877-3130.

Brevard College.

•Summer Art Camp for Children 5-12, June 25-29.

Call (949) 610-5570 or (828) 553-7117.

•Old School Country Dance at Dunns Rock Community Center, 7:30-10 p.m. Admission, $5.

June 29

•“Open Mic Nite for Writers” at TC Arts, 7 p.m.-9 p.m. Call (949) 610-5570 or (828) 553-7117.

•TC Kids Book Club celebration and discussion of

•Summer Concert Series —Dave Desmelik Trio (Americana), 7:30 p.m. at the library’s Amphitheatre.

Call (828) 884-3151.

“The Tale of Despereaux,” 4 p.m. at the library.

•Chamber Music at the Porter Center, with Vega

•Opera’s Greatest Hits at Brevard Music Center, 7:30 p.m. Call (828) 862-2131.

String Quartet, 7:30 p.m. Call (828) 862-2131.

June 26

•The “Dixie Swim Club” at Brevard Little Theatre.

Call (828) 884-2587.

•AAUW Book Sale, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Boshamer Gym, Brevard College.

•Old Time Fridays at Duckpond Pottery, music, 7:3010 p.m., donation suggested.

•Tuesday Hullabaloo! Books, Music and Fun, 10 a.m. at the library. Call (828) 884-3151.

•Centennial Celebration Event — “Falconry, The Ancient Connection,” with Peter Kipp and his falcons, 7 p.m. in the library’s Rogow Room. Call (828) 884-3151.

•Old Time Street Dancing in downtown Brevard, starting at 6:30 p.m.

•Close Up Outdoor Photography at Pisgah Wildlife

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June 27 •AAUW Book Sale, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Boshamer Gym, Brevard College.

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•Doug Berky, comedy, mime, masks and storytelling, 3 p.m. in the library’s Rogow Room. Call (828)

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•Free student piano recital at Brevard Music Center,

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•AAUW Book Sale, 9 a.m.-noon, Boshamer Gym, Brevard College.

•TNT Book Club — celebrate and discuss favorite books, ages 11-14, 4 p.m. at the library. Call (828) 8843151.

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calendar of events June 30 •Hunger Games Fan Tours — Walking Tour in DuPont State Recreational Forest. Call (949) 610-5570 or (828) 553-7117.

•Family Clay: Pinch Pot Possibilities, Carwile-Dodson Studio, 9-11 a.m. Registration required. Call (828) 884-5771 or go to muddabbers.com.

•Try Pottery for Adults: Wheel Throwing, CarwileDodson Studio. Registration required. Call (828) 8845771 or go to muddabbers.com.

•“Black Bears in the Gorges” June 30 and July 1, 10-11 a.m. Meet at Bearwallow Picnic Shelter.

•Pre-Concert Talk at Brevard Music Center, 6:30 p.m. Call (828) 862-2131.

•Keith Lockhart conducts Mozart at Brevard Music Center, 7:30 p.m. Call (828) 862-2131.

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•The “Dixie Swim Club” at Brevard Little Theatre.

Call (828) 884-2587.

July 1 •Cradle of Forestry’s Songcatchers Music Series, 35:30 p.m. Call (828) 877-3130.

•Keith Lockhart conducts American Classics at Brevard Music Center, 3 p.m. Call (828) 862-2131.

July 2 •Chamber music at Brevard Music Center, 7:30 p.m. Call (828) 862-2131.

July 3 •Tuesday Hullabaloo! Books, Music and Fun, 10 a.m. at the library. Call (828) 884-3151.

•Old Time Street Dancing in downtown Brevard, starting at 6:30 p.m.

calendar of events •Cradle of Forestry’s Woodsy Owl’s Curiosity Club, 10:30-noon. Call (828) 877-3130.

•Free new music concert at Brevard Music Center, 12:30 p.m. Call (828) 862-2131.

•Pre-Opera Talk at Brevard Music Center, 6:30 p.m.

Call (828) 862-2131.

•“Barber of Seville” at Brevard Music Center, 7:30 p.m. Call (828) 862-2131.

•Old School Country Dance at Dunns Rock Community Center, 7:30-10 p.m. Admission, $5.

July 6 •Fused glass class for women only at Glass Feather Studio Gallery, 3:30-5 p.m. Call (828) 885-8457.

•Raising Trout at Pisgah Wildlife Education Center, ages 4 to 7. Register by calling (828) 877-4423.

•Stream Investigation at Pisgah Wildlife Education Center, ages 8 to 13. Register by calling (828) 877-

July 4 •Visit downtown Brevard for its day-long July 4th celebrations, including a fireworks display at night on the

4423.

•Women’s Introduction to Fly Fishing at Pisgah Wildlife Education Center, ages 12 and up. Register by

Brevard College campus.

•40th Annual Fine Arts & Crafts Showcase on Main Street during the Heart of Brevard 4 of July Celebrath

tion. Call TC Arts at (828) 884-2787.

•The Transylvania Heritage Museum hosts All American Fun from 5:30 – 8 p.m. (828) 884-2347.

•Annual Pet Show at Silvermont mansion in Brevard, 9 a.m. registration. Show begins at 9:30 a.m. and ends at noon. Call (828) 884-6577.

•Free student piano recital at Brevard Music Center,

calling (828) 877-4423.

•Free concert, with high school voice students, at Brevard Music Center, 4:30 p.m. Call (828) 862-2131.

•Pre-Concert Talk at Brevard Music Center, 6:30 p.m. Call (828) 862-2131.

•Brahms Symphony No. 4 at Brevard Music Center, 7:30 p.m. Call (828) 862-2131.

•Old Time Fridays at Duckpond Pottery, music, 7:3010 p.m., donation suggested.

12:30 p.m. Call (828) 862-2131.

•Pendergrast Family Patriotic Pops at Brevard Music Center, 2 p.m. Call (828) 862-2131.

•Behind the Scenes tour of Probart Street with the Transylvania Heritage Museum. 10 a.m. (828) 8842347.

•A old-old fashioned melodrama will be performed at Brevard Little Theatre. Call (828) 884-2587.

July 5 •Book Nuts — stories and book talk, 1 p.m. at the library, ages 5-8. Call (828) 884-3151.

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calendar of events July 7

mobile phone users who have the “free” Pocket Ranger

•Hunger Games Fan Tours — Walking Tour in DuPont State Recreational Forest. Call (949) 610-5570 or (828) 553-7117.

app. Meet at Grassy Ridge Trailhead for Saturday’s time. Meet at Frozen Creek for Sunday’s time.

•Close Up Outdoor Photography at Pisgah Wildlife

•Better Macro Photography — Flowers become Mountains at Glass Feather Studio Gallery, 8:30 a.m.10:30 a.m. Call (828) 885-8457.

Education Center, ages 14 and up. Register by calling (828) 877-4423.

•Stream Investigation at Pisgah Wildlife Education

•Family Clay: Ants in your Pants, Carwile-Dodson Studio, 9-11 a.m. Registration required. Call (828) 8845771 or go to muddabbers.com.

Center, ages 12 and up. Register by calling (828) 8774423.

•Pre-Opera Talk at Brevard Music Center, 1 p.m.

•Try Pottery for Adults: Hand Building, Carwile-Dodson Studio. Registration required. Call (828) 884-5771 or go to muddabbers.com.

Call (828) 862-2131.

•“Barber of Seville” at Brevard Music Center, 2 p.m.

Call (828) 862-2131.

•“Pick Pocket Ranger” hike in Gorges State Park, July 7, 10-11 a.m. and July 8, 2-3 p.m. The hike is for

•Pre-concert performance at Brevard Music Center, 6:30 p.m. Call (828) 862-2131.

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•BMC @TLC, noon in the library’s Rogow Room.

Call (828) 884-3151.

•Cradle of Forestry’s National Get Outdoors Day, free event. Call (828) 877-3130.

•Chamber music at Brevard Music Center, 7:30 p.m.

Call (828) 862-2131.

July 10 •Tuesday Hullabaloo! Books, Music and Fun, 10 a.m. at the library. Call (828) 884-3151.

•Centennial Celebration Event — “Engineering Tricks Used By Artists: Sculpture, Perspective and Color,” with Dr. Dave Snider, 7 p.m. in the library’s Rogow Room. Call (828) 884-3151.

•Old Time Street Dancing in downtown Brevard, starting at 6:30 p.m.

•“Just Brass” concert at Brevard Music Center, 7:30 p.m. Call (828) 862-2131.

July 11 •Kids Art Day at TC Arts, 1:30 p.m.- 4 p.m. Call TC Arts at (828) 884-2787.

•Lunch Money — rock music for kids, 3 p.m. in the library’s Rogow Room. Call (828) 884-3151.

•Mozart and Brukner at Brevard Music Center, 7:30 p.m. Call (828) 862-2131.

July 8 •Cradle of Forestry’s Songcatchers Music Series, 35:30 p.m. Call (828) 877-3130.

•Pre-concert performance at Brevard Music Center, 2 p.m. Call (828) 862-2131.

•Introduction to Fly Fishing: Lake Fishing at Pisgah Wildlife Education Center, ages 12 and up. Register by calling (828) 877-4423.

•Free student piano recital at Brevard Music Center, 12:30 p.m. Call (828) 862-2131.

•Chamber music at Porter Center, 7:30 p.m. Call (828) 862-2131.

•Beethoven Symphony No. 2 at Brevard Music Center, 3 p.m. Call (828) 862-2131.

•Open class with Jeff Nelsen at Brevard Music Center, 7 p.m. Call (828) 862-2131.

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July 9 •Pottery Camp at TC Arts, July 9-13. Call TC Arts at (828) 884-2787.

•Gallery Exhibit: Lake Toxaway Estates Painters Guild at TC Arts, July 9-31. Call TC Arts at (828) 884-

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calendar of events •“Dialogues of the Carmelites” at Brevard Music Center, 2 p.m. Call (828) 862-2131.

•Piccolo Opera, with high school students, at Brevard Music Center, 6 p.m. Call (828) 862-2131.

•Pre-Concert Talk at Brevard Music Center, 6:30 p.m. Call (828) 862-2131.

•Mahler Symphony No. 6 at Brevard Music Center, 7:30 p.m. Call (828) 862-2131.

•Old Time Fridays at Duckpond Pottery, music, 7:3010 p.m., donation suggested.

July 14 •Hunger Games Fan Tours — Day Trips on July 14 and 15.Call (949) 610-5570 or (828) 553-7117.

•Hunger Games Fan Tours — Day Trips on July 14 and 15. Call (949) 610-5570 or (828) 553-7117.

•Family Clay: Personalized Mugs & Bowls, CarwileDodson Studio, 9-11 a.m. Registration required. Call (828) 884-5771 or go to muddabbers.com.

•Try Pottery for Adults: Wheel Throwing, CarwileDodson Studio, 6-8 p.m. Registration required. Call (828) 884-5771 or go to muddabbers.com.

July 12 •Cradle of Forestry’s Woodsy Owl’s Curiosity Club, 10:30-noon. Call (828) 877-3130.

•New music works at Brevard Music Center, 12:30 p.m. Call (828) 862-2131.

•Pre-Opera Talk at Brevard Music Center, 1 p.m.

Call (828) 862-2131.

•“Owl Study” at Gorges State Park, 10-11 a.m.

Learn about the habitats and adaptations of owls. Meet at the White Pines Picnic Shelter. Space is limited to 20 people. Call (828) 966-9099.

•Fly Fishing: Casting for Beginners at Pisgah Wildlife Education Center, ages 12 and up. Register by calling (828) 877-4423.

•“Dialogues of the Carmelites” at Brevard Music Center, 2 p.m. Call (828) 862-2131.

•Transylvania Symphonic Band at Brevard Music Center, 7:30 p.m. Call (828) 862-2131.

•Old School Country Dance at Dunns Rock Community Center, 7:30-10 p.m., Admission, $5.

July 13 •Introduction to Fly Fishing at Pisgah Wildlife Education Center, ages 12 and up. Register by calling (828) 877-4423.

•Pre-Opera Talk at Brevard Music Center, 1 p.m.

Call (828) 862-2131.

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calendar of events •Cradle of Forestry’s Winged Creatures of the Night Twilight Tour, 7:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Call (828) 877-3130.

•Pre-Opera Talk at Brevard Music Center, 1 p.m.

Call (828) 862-2131.

•Old Time Street Dancing in downtown Brevard, starting at 6:30 p.m.

•Raising Trout at Pisgah Wildlife Education Center, ages 4 to 7. Register by calling (828) 877-4423.

•“Dialogues of the Carmelites” at Brevard Music Center, 2 p.m. Call (828) 862-2131.

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•Prokofiev Symphony No. 5 at Brevard Music Center, 7:30 p.m. Call (828) 862-2131.

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•Cradle of Forestry’s Songcatchers Music Series, 35:30 p.m. Call (828) 877-3130.

•“Peter and the Wolf” at Brevard Music Center, 3 p.m. Call (828) 862-2131.

•Jan and Beattie Wood Concerto Competition Finals at Brevard Music Center, 7 p.m. Call (828) 862-2131.

July 16 •Pottery Camp at TC Arts, July 16-20. Call TC Arts at (828) 884-2787.

•BMC @TLC, noon in the library’s Rogow Room.

Call (828) 884-3151.

•Outdoor Photography for the Beginner at Pisgah Wildlife Education Center, ages 14 and up. Register by calling (828) 877-4423.

•A Week In the Water at Pisgah Wildlife Education Center, ages 8 to 15. Register by calling (828) 8774423.

•Chamber music at Brevard Music Center, 7:30 p.m.

Call (828) 862-2131.

July 17 •Tuesday Hullabaloo! Books, Music and Fun, 10 a.m. at the library. Call (828) 884-3151.

•Bag Lunch Arts program, noon in the library’s Rogow Room. Call (828) 884-3151.

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calendar of events July 17 •Stream Investigation at Pisgah Wildlife Education

July 21 •Hunger Games Fan Tours — Walking Tour in

Center, ages 8 to 13. Register by calling (828) 877-

DuPont State Recreational Forest. Call (949) 610-5570

4423.

or (828) 553-7117.

•Open Class with Elizabeth Pridonoff at Brevard Music Center, 7 p.m. Call (828) 862-2131.

July 18 •PARI Starlab — portable planetarium at the library’s

•TCL Birthday Bash — Celebrating 100 years at the library’s Amphitheatre.

•Silvermont Ballroom Dance Club Anniversary Ball at the Connestee Falls Overlook Club, 6 p.m.-10:30

Rogow Room. Must register. Call (828) 884-3151, ext.

p.m. For reservations, call (828) 862-8666 or (828) 966-

3.

4414.

•Free student piano recital at Brevard Music Center,

12:30 p.m. Call (828) 862-2131.

•Chamber music at Brevard Music Center, 7:30 p.m.

•Family Clay: Garden Art, Carwile-Dodson Studio, 9-11 a.m. Registration required. Call (828) 884-5771.

•Try Pottery for Adults: Hand Building, Carwile-Dod-

Call (828) 862-2131.

son Studio, 6-8 p.m. Registration required. Call (828)

July 19

884-5771.

•Book Nuts — stories and book talk, 1 p.m. at the library, ages 5-8. Call (828) 884-3151.

•Cradle of Forestry’s Woodsy Owl’s Curiosity Club, 10:30-noon. Call (828) 877-3130.

•Pre-Opera Talk at Brevard Music Center, 6:30 p.m.

Call (828) 862-2131.

•“HMS Pinafore” at Brevard Music Center, 7:30 p.m.

Call (828) 862-2131.

•Old School Country Dance at Dunns Rock Community Center, 7:30-10 p.m., Admission, $5.

July 20 •Pre-Opera Talk at Brevard Music Center, 1 p.m.

Call (828) 862-2131.

•“HMS Pinafore” at Brevard Music Center, 2 p.m.

Call (828) 862-2131.

•Pre-Concert Talk at Brevard Music Center, 6:30 p.m. Call (828) 862-2131.

•Lockhart and Yakushev at Brevard Music Center, 7:30 p.m. Call (828) 862-2131.

•Second floor museum at Silvermont mansion is open to the public every third Friday of the month. No charge. Call (828) 884-3156.

•Old Time Fridays at Duckpond Pottery, music, 7:3010 p.m., donation suggested.

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•“Flutterby’s at Gorges State Park.” Butterfly program on July 21, 10-11 a.m. and July 22, 2-3 p.m. Meet at the Bearwallow Picnic Shelter.

calendar of events

•TC Kids Book Club celebration and discussion of •Kids Introduction to Archery at Pisgah Wildlife Education Center, ages 8 to 16. Register by calling (828) 877-4423.

•Pre-Opera Talk at Brevard Music Center, 1 p.m.

Call (828) 862-2131.

•“HMS Pinafore” at Brevard Music Center, 2 p.m.

Call (828) 862-2131.

•Pre-Concert Talk at Brevard Music Center, 6:30 p.m. Call (828) 862-2131.

•From Gershwin to Ellington at Brevard Music Center, 7:30 p.m. Call (828) 862-2131.

•The Transylvania Cruisers host a Cardinal Cruise-

“Frindle” by Andrew Clements, 4 p.m. at the library.

•Chamber music at Brevard Music Center, 7:30 p.m.

Call (828) 862-2131.

July 24 •Tuesday Hullabaloo! Books, Music and Fun, 10 a.m. at the library. Call (828) 884-3151.

•Old Time Street Dancing in downtown Brevard, starting at 6:30 p.m.

•BB Gun Shooting Range at Pisgah Wildlife Education Center, ages 8 to 15. Register by calling (828) 8774423.

•Open class with Ina Zdorovetchi at Brevard Music

In Car Show on South Broad Street in Brevard from 5-

Center, 7 p.m. Call (828) 862-2131.

9 p.m.

July 25

July 22 •Cradle of Forestry’s Songcatchers Music Series, 35:30 p.m. Call (828) 877-3130.

•Pre-Concert Talk at Brevard Music Center, 2 p.m.

Call (828) 862-2131.

•Shostakovich Symphony No. 5 at Brevard Music Center, 3 p.m. Call (828) 862-2131.

July 23 •BMC @TLC, noon in the library’s Rogow Room.

Call (828) 884-3151.

•Becky Stone — storytelling, 3 p.m. at the library’s Rogow Room, ages 5 and up. Call (828) 884-3151.

•Free student piano recital at Brevard Music Center, 12:30 p.m. Call (828) 862-2131.

•Chamber music at Porter Center, 7:30 p.m. Call (828) 862-2131.

July 26 •TNT Book Club — celebrate and discuss “The Sea of Trolls” by Nancy Farmer, ages 11-14, 4 p.m. at the library. Call (828) 884-3151.

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calendar of events July 26 •Cradle of Forestry’s Woodsy Owl’s Curiosity Club, 10:30-noon. Call (828) 877-3130.

•New music works at Brevard Music Center, 12:30 p.m. Call (828) 862-2131.

•Pre-Opera Talk at Brevard Music Center, 1 p.m.

Call (828) 862-2131.

•Old School Country Dance at Dunns Rock Community Center, 7:30-10 p.m. Admission, $5.

•“Dialogues of the Carmelites” at Brevard Music Center, 2 p.m. Call (828) 862-2131.

•Transylvania Symphonic Band at Brevard Music Center, 7:30 p.m. Call (828) 862-2131.

July 27 •Brevard’s 4th Friday Gallery Walk from 5-9 p.m.

•Gone Fishing at Pisgah Wildlife Education Center, ages 6 to 12. Register by calling (828) 877-4423.

•Raising Trout at Pisgah Wildlife Education Center, ages 4 to 7. Register by calling (828) 877-4423.

•Cradle of Forestry’s Train History Day. Call (828) 877-3130.

•Pre-Opera Talk at Brevard Music Center, 1 p.m.

Call (828) 862-2131.

•“Dialogues of the Carmelites” at Brevard Music Center, 2 p.m. Call (828) 862-2131.

•Pre-Concert Talk at Brevard Music Center, 6:30 p.m. Call (828) 862-2131.

•Death and Transfiguration, with Brevard Sinfonia, at Brevard Music Center, 7:30 p.m. Call (828) 8622131.

Call TC Arts at (828) 884-2787.

•Hunger Games Fan Tours — Weekend Adventures, July 27-29. Call (949) 610-5570 or (828) 5537117.

•Program of song, with high school students, at Brevard Music Center, 4:30 p.m. Call (828) 862-2131.

•Pre-Concert Talk at Brevard Music Center, 6:30 p.m. Call (828) 862-2131.

•Mozart Concerto for Two Pianos at Brevard Music Center, 7:30 p.m. Call (828) 862-2131.

•Old Time Fridays at Duckpond Pottery, music, 7:3010 p.m., donation suggested.

July 28 •Family Clay: Harry Potter Magic, Carwile-Dodson Studio, 9-11 a.m. Registration required. Call (828) 8845771.

•Try Pottery for Adults: Wheel Throwing, CarwileDodson Studio, 6-8 p.m. Registration required. Call (828) 884-5771.

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•“Water Critters” at Gorges State Park, July 28, 1011 a.m. and July 29, 2-3 p.m. Participants will hike to Raymond Fisher Pond on Saturday in search of pond dwellers. On Sunday, participants will hike to Frozen Creek. Meet at Grassy Ridge Trailhead on Saturday.

Meet at Frozen Creek on Sunday.

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calendar of events July 29 •Pre-Concert performance at Brevard Music Center, 2 p.m. Call (828) 862-2131.

•Soloists of Tomorrow at Brevard Music Center, 3 p.m. Call (828) 862-2131.

•BMC Piano Competition Finals at Brevard Music Center, 7 p.m. Call (828) 862-2131.

July 30 •BMC @ TLC, noon in the library’s Rogow Room.

Call (828) 884-3151.

•Chamber music at Brevard Music Center, 7:30 p.m.

Call (828) 862-2131.

Aug. 3 •Billy Jonas Family Concert, 7 p.m. at the library’s Amphitheatre. Call (828) 884-3151.

•Pre-concert talk at Brevard Music Center, 6:30 p.m.

Call (828) 862-2131.

•”The House of Pooh Corner” by A.A. Milne at Brevard Little Theatre. Call (828) 884-2587.

•“Peer Gynt,” with Transylvania Symphony Orchestra, at Brevard Music Center, 7:30 p.m. Call (828) 8622131.

•Old Time Fridays at Duckpond Pottery, music, 7:3010 p.m., donation suggested.

July 31 •Old Time Street Dancing in downtown Brevard, starting at 6:30 p.m.

•BMC Percussion in concert at Brevard Music Center, 7:30 p.m. Call (828) 862-2131.

Aug. 1 •Salamanders program at Pisgah Wildlife Education Center, ages 4 to 7. Register by calling (828) 877-4423.

•Free student piano recital at Brevard Music Center, 12:30 p.m. Call (828) 862-2131.

•Chamber music at Brevard Music Center, 7:30 p.m.

Call (828) 862-2131.

Aug. 2 •Introduction to Fly Fishing: Lake Fishing at Pisgah Wildlife Education Center, ages 12 and up. Register by calling (828) 877-4423.

•Cradle of Forestry’s Woodsy Owl’s Curiosity Club, 10:30-noon. Call (828) 877-3130.

•Piccolo Opera, with high school students, at Brevard Music Center, 6 p.m. Call (828) 862-2131.

•Pre-Opera Talk at Brevard Music Center, 6:30 p.m.

Call (828) 862-2131.

•“La Boheme” at Brevard Music Center, 7:30 p.m.

Call (828) 862-2131.

•”The House of Pooh Corner” by A.A. Milne at Brevard Little Theatre. Call (828) 884-2587.

•Old School Country Dance at Dunns Rock Community Center, 7:30-10 p.m., Admission, $5.

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calendar of events Aug. 4 •Hunger Games Fan Tours — Walking Tour in DuPont State Recreational Forest. Call (949) 610-5570 or (828) 553-7117.

•Family Clay: Sea Life, Carwile-Dodson Studio, 911 a.m. Registration required. Call (828) 884-5771.

•Try Pottery for Adults: Hand Building, Carwile-Dodson Studio, 6-8 p.m. Registration required. Call (828) 884-5771.

•Outdoor Photography for the Beginner at Pisgah Wildlife Education Center, ages 14 and up. Register by calling (828) 877-4423.

•Cradle of Forestry’s Smokey Bear Birthday Party, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Call (828) 877-3130.

•Transylvania Symphonic Band at Brevard Music Center, 10 a.m. Call (828) 862-2131.

•Pre-Opera Talk at Brevard Music Center, 1 p.m.

Call (828) 862-2131.

•“La Boheme” at Brevard Music Center, 2 p.m. Call (828) 862-2131.

•Pre-Concert performance at Brevard Music Center, 6:30 p.m. Call (828) 862-2131.

•Igudesman & Joo: Big Nightmare Music at Brevard Music Center, 7:30 p.m. Call (828) 862-2131.

•Behind the Scenes tour of West Main Street with the Transylvania Heritage Museum. 10:30 a.m. (828) 884-2347.

•”The House of Pooh Corner” by A.A. Milne at Brevard Little Theatre. Call (828) 884-2587.

Aug. 5 •Pre-concert talk at Brevard Music Center, 2 p.m.

Call (828) 862-2131.

•Season Finales with Andre Watts at Brevard Music Center, 3 p.m. Call (828) 862-2131.

•”The House of Pooh Corner” by A.A. Milne at Bre-

Aug. 7 •Old Time Street Dancing in downtown Brevard, starting at 6:30 p.m.

Aug. 8 •Gallery Exhibit: The Wild World of Animals at TC Arts, Aug. 8-31. Call TC Arts at (828) 884-2787.

Aug. 9 •Old School Country Dance at Dunns Rock Community Center, 7:30-10 p.m. Admission, $5.

Aug 10 •The Transylvania County Handcrafters’ Guild will host a craft show from 9-5 p.m., Aug. 10-11 on the grounds of Brevard College.

•Old Time Fridays at Duckpond Pottery, music, 7:30-

vard Little Theatre. Call (828) 884-2587.

10 p.m., donation suggested.

Aug. 6

Aug 11

•A Week in the Woods at Pisgah Wildlife Education Center, ages 8 to 15. Register by calling (828) 8774423.

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•Hunger Games Fan Tours — Day Trips on Aug. 11 and 12. Call (949) 610-5570 or (828) 553-7117.

•Family Clay: Animal Sculptures, Carwile-Dodson

calendar of events Studio, 9-11 a.m. Registration required. Call 884-5771

In Car Show on South Broad Street in Brevard from 5-

or go to muddabbers.com.

9 p.m.

•Try Pottery for Adults: Wheel Throwing, CarwileDodson Studio, 6-8 p.m. Registration required. Call (828) 884-5771 or go to muddabbers.com.

•Salamanders program at Pisgah Wildlife Education Center, ages 4 to 7. Register by calling (828) 877-4423.

•Owls program at Pisgah Wildlife Education Center, ages 8-13. Register by calling (828) 877-4423.

Aug. 14 •Salamanders program at Pisgah Wildlife Education Center, ages 4 to 7. Register by calling (828) 877-4423.

•Owls program at Pisgah Wildlife Education Center,

Aug. 19 •The Brevard Community Band will perform at the Brevard College Porter Center. Call (828) 884-9157.

Aug. 21 •Bag Lunch Arts program, noon in the library’s Rogow Room. Call (828) 884-3151.

•Centennial Celebration Event — “Southern Craft: A Revival in the Mountains,” with Anna Fariello, 7 p.m. at the library’s Rogow Room. Call (828) 884-3151.

Aug. 22 •Fly Fishing Skills: Wild Trout at Pisgah Wildlife Ed-

ages 8-13. Register by calling (828) 877-4423.

ucation Center, ages 12 and up. Register by calling

Aug. 16

(828) 877-4423.

•Old School Country Dance at Dunns Rock Community Center, 7:30-10 p.m., Admission, $5.

Aug 17 •Archery at Pisgah Wildlife Education Center, ages 8 and up. Register by calling (828) 877-4423.

•Second floor museum at Silvermont mansion is open to the public every third Friday of the month. No charge. Call (828) 884-3156.

•Old Time Fridays at Duckpond Pottery, music, 7:3010 p.m., donation suggested.

Aug. 18 •Hunger Games Fan Tours — Walking Tour in DuPont State Recreational Forest. Call (949) 610-5570 or (828) 553-7117.

Aug. 23 •Fly Fishing: Casting for Beginners at Pisgah Wildlife Education Center, ages 12 and up. Register by calling (828) 877-4423.

•Old School Country Dance at Dunns Rock Community Center, 7:30-10 p.m. Admission, $5.

Aug. 24 •Brevard’s 4th Friday Gallery Walk from 5-9 p.m.

Call TC Arts at (828) 884-2787.

•Old Time Fridays at Duckpond Pottery, music, 7:3010 p.m., donation suggested.

•Hunger Games Fan Tours — Weekend Adventures, Aug. 24-26. Call (949) 610-5570.

•Fused glass class for men only at Glass Feather

•Cedar Mountain Community Center flea market, 9 a.m. - noon on U.S. 276 South. Call (828) 883-5553.

•Family Clay: Totally Awesome Totem Poles, Carwile-Dodson Studio. Registration required. Call (828) 884-5771.

•Try Pottery for Adults: Hand Building, Carwile-Dodson Studio, 6-8 p.m. Registration required. Call (828) 884-5771.

•Gone Fishing at Pisgah Wildlife Education Center, ages 6 to 12. Register by calling (828) 877-4423.

•The Transylvania Cruisers host a Cardinal Cruise-

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transylvania heritage museum

local attractions » THE TRANSYLVANIA HERITAGE mUSEUm

Transylvania Heritage museum Showcases Local History The Transylvania Heritage Museum is well worth a visit. For locals, transplants, or visiting tourists, there is a wealth of information surrounding our county’s heritage. There is a rich variety of exhibits, photographs, and collections that will interest old and young seasoned or aspiring historians. For those interested in exploring their local family history, the Genealogical Society is located in the upstairs of the museum. Even the old building that houses the Heritage Museum can be considered a local artifact, it was the home built at the end of the 19th century by Thomas England, who owned the first General Store in Brevard.

In addition to the exhibit, the Heritage Museum is actively involved in educational programming which is avail- able to schools and civic groups, community centers, and educators who are interested in learning more about Transylvania County. The Museum's “Teaching Trunk Program,” a program funded by a grant from the Transylvania Endowment of the Community Foundation of Western North Carolina, is used in Transylvania County Schools as a resource that makes history come alive to students.

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“Students were able to learn so much about the history and economy of our county by analyzing photographs and artifacts included in the Teaching Trunk,” states Crystal Whitman, Lead Teacher at Rosman Elementary School. “By allowing students to wear gloves and use magnifying glasses during these lessons, the students felt as if they were detectives searching through decades of Transylvania's history.” Additional trunks on Educational Changes and Civil Rights are available to schools this year. The Heritage Museum will gladly accept donations of items “that illustrate the history of our county and the heritage of those who have lived that history.” Dusty local artifacts and wellpreserved family heirlooms are all welcome!

The Museum is currently showcasing the exhibit, “Perseverance, Strength, and Faith: The African American Experience in Transylvania County.” The staff at the Heritage Museum have been working closely with the Transylvania Citizens Improvement Organization (TCIO) and the Rosenwald Community to present this fantastic exhibit.

There are several other special exhibits that will

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be presented through the year, and many other opportunities to enjoy events at the Heritage Museum. The museum’s regular operating schedule is Wednesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The additional events include remaining open during the Gallery Walks on the 4th Friday’s of every month, and participating during the celebrations of all festivals that are held in Downtown.

As it is so eloquently described in the vision statement of the Transylvania Heritage Museum, “Heritage isn’t dead – it is a living thing that changes and grows with each person and each generation that comes onto the scene. It connects us with those who went before us and those who come after us. It connects each one of us in this special place, at this particular time. Heritage is a gift and a responsibility. To preserve this gift, we must be passionate about it, dedicated to pursue it, and committed to sharing it with others.”

For more information about the Transylvania Heritage Museum and its upcoming activities, visit www.transylvaniaheritage.org or call (828) 884-2347.

The museum is located at 189 West Main Street in downtown Brevard.

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downtown festivals

arts & entertainment » BREVARD’S FOuRTH OF JuLY FESTIVAL

Downtown Brevard Showcases Local Festivals Downtown Brevard again hosts two festivals this summer: the 9th Annual White Squirrel Festival and the Fourth of July Celebration.

The White Squirrel Festival will be held May 2627 and is highlighted by two days of music.

The 14 free, live concerts over the two days include Saturday headliner the Firecracker Jazz Band, and Sunday headliner the Jeff Sipe Group. Other musical acts scheduled include Fifth House, Chatham County Line, Dave Desmelik, Davidson River Taiko, the Jon Stickley Trio, Julie Lee, the Jason DeCristofaro Sextet, Nikki Talley, Serious Clark, The Fox Fire and Naren.

Before downtown reverberates with music, at 8 a.m. on May 26 runners will pound the ground in the 5th Annual 5K/10K White Squirrel Race.

For more information on the race, go to the Brevard Rotary’s website, www.brevardrotary.org.

At 9 a.m. on May 26, the 5th Annual Memorial Day Parade, which is organized by the American Legion and VFW, is a crowd-pleasing event. This is followed by a “Presentation of the Wreath” ceremony at the county

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War Memorial in front of the courthouse.

As well as the music, the two-day festival will feature lots of food; a chance to meet “Pisgah Pete,” a real white squirrel; the entries in the squirrel feeder and photo contests; a white squirrel exhibit at the heritage museum and white squirrel tours.

Another event that has become a festival favorite is the Squirrel Box Derby races down Jailhouse Hill (North Broad Street). Races on both days will begin at 1:30 p.m.

For more information, call the Heart of Brevard at (828) 884-3278 or go to www.whitesquirrelfestival.com.

Fourth of July Celebration The Independent spirit will again be on display in downtown Brevard on July 4.

Traditional activities include: 5K/10K Firecracker Run, a Fine Arts & Craft Showcase, a Classic Automobile Show, day-long musical entertainment, Kids’ Bicycle Parade, inflatables, the Bagwell Memorial Flag Raising and the reading of the Declaration of Independence.

arts & entertainment » BREVARD’S wHITE SQuIRREL FESTIVAL.

Entertainers this year include Pyramid Brass, Deano and the Dreamers, Lynn Goldsmith, Step Child, Mountain Marionettes, and the Sylvan Square Dancers.

No July 4th would be complete without a spectacular fireworks show. This Transylvania County tradition will celebrate its 20th anniversary on the Brevard College grounds. For more information, call (828) 884-3278 or go to www.brevardnc.org.

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theatre

arts & entertainment » BREVARD LITTLE THEATRE PERFORMS “CHARLIE BROwN.”

Enjoy Summer Theatre in Transylvania Performances of the comedy “Dixie Swim Club” and a Broadway cabaret show are among what’s on store on stage during the 62nd season of the Brevard Little Theatre this summer.

The “Dixie Swim Club” is described as an hilarious and poignant Southern comedy by Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope and Jamie Wooten. It will run June 1517, 22-24 and June 29-July 1.

On July 4, a free old-fashioned one-act melodrama will be performed as part of Brevard’s Fourth of July Festival.

The 4th Annual Gala Cabaret performances will be staged July 13-15 and 20-22.

A special BLT Youth Troupe production of “The House of Pooh Corner” by A.A. Milne will be performed Aug. 2-5.

About BLT Beulah Zachary, a school teacher, launched the first community theater in Brevard in the 1930s.

A few years ago, the BLT and the American Legion

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Post 88 entered a joint venture to renovate the Legion’s building on East Jordan Street in Brevard for use as the theatre’s permanent home and as a venue for other community activities.

For information, or to make reservations for any of the productions, call 884-2587. For more information about the productions, go to www.brevardlittletheatre.com.

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» TRANSYLVANIA SPOTLIGHT

Joe Narsavage has been a regular performer with the Brevard Little Theatre.

“Feel the ‘realness’ of live theatre, where actual people speak live words and express genuine emotions in the audience’s material space, rather than recorded voices coming at the audience from pictures displayed on a screen.

“Every live theatre production, from one theatre company to another or even one performance to the next, is alluringly different.

“One reason is that you the audience are unavoidably part of the performance process: You react — perhaps only subtly — to what happens on stage.

“In turn, the actors subconsciously sense your reactions and are influenced by them, which further affects your subsequent reactions. The result is that you and the actors together create a perform-

ASHEVILLE COMMuNITY THEATRE PERFORMS “STEEL MAGNOLIAS.”

ance unique in the literal sense of the word: a presentation that will never again be recreated anywhere else.

“To experience the delights of live theatre, visit Brevard Little Theatre — the official community theater of Transylvania County and Brevard.”

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arts & entertainment » ASHEVILLE COMMuNITY THEATRE (ACT)

Theater (continued) Other Theaters For information about the Hendersonville Little Theatre, call (828) 692-1082 or go to www.hendersonvillelittletheatre.org.

For information about the Asheville Community Theatre’s productions, call (828) 254-1320 or go to www.ashevilletheatre.org.

For information about the Flat Rock Playhouse’s productions, call (828) 693-0731 or go to www.flatrockplayhouse.org.

For information about the Southern Appalachian Repertory Theatre, call (828) 689-1239 or go to www.sartplays.org. movies For those who want to watch actors on the silver screen, the Co-Ed Cinema on Main Street in Brevard is an independent, single screen theater that shows first run movies on all new digital projection equipment. The Co-Ed offers the best of all worlds: the intimacy of a small town theatre, combined with the latest technology and the newest movies. For more information, go to coedcinema.com.

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Recreation Area, where swimmers enjoy the excitement of the Davidson River’s natural water slide. A lifeguard is on duty from Memorial Day weekend through mid-August and visitors are charged for use of this developed recreation site.

The district is the home of the first school of forestry in the United States, now preserved at the Cradle of Forestry in America historic site. Major additions to the site include a new 1.3-mile paved accessible trail, a third accessible trail on site for families with strollers, wheelchairs and others to explore the forest up close.

The installation of a roof over the outdoor amphitheater promotes more enjoyment at the summer Songcatchers Music Series and other events.

Adjacent to the Cradle is the Pink Beds area, a favorite spot for picnicking. Another popular spot is Sycamore Flats, located near the entrance to the forest.

THERE’S A VARIETY OF THEATRICAL OFFERINGS THIS SuMMER.

Campers have four developed campgrounds to choose from in the district, including Davidson River Campground, open year round and including 161 developed sites.

The district also initiated and implemented seven vegetation management projects this year.

The projects improve forest conditions by enhancing wildlife habitat, decreasing non-native invasive species, improving safety, and providing forest products for consumer use.

Recently the district received the Regional Forester’s Award for Engaging Urban America for outreach efforts such as: conservation education programming at the Cradle of Forestry; completion of the Estatoe Trail, in partnership with the city of Brevard, to connect the city/county trail system directly into the Pisgah National Forest; hosting Conservation Field Day in association with local school systems; and the annual Kid’s Fishing Day.

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brevard music center

arts and theater » BMC, uNDER THE GuIDANCE OF ARTISTIC DIRECTOR KEITH LOCKHART, OFFERS AN ASTONISHING ARRAY OF PERFORMANCES.

Brevard music Center Offers a Summer of music The Brevard Music Center (BMC) will open its 2012 season on Friday, June 22.

The opening night concert features BMC’s Principal Guest Conductor JoAnn Falletta and the Brevard Music Center Orchestra performing Berlioz’s Roman Carnival Overture, Strauss’s Suite from “Der Rosenkavalier,” and Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 4.

The June 22 concert is the first of 80 performances to be presented in the 2012 season, which includes 18 different orchestra programs, four opera productions, wind ensemble, chamber music, new music, recitals and more. The season closes on Sunday afternoon, Aug. 5, with BMC Artistic Director Keith Lockhart conducting the Brevard Music Center Orchestra in Berlioz’s “Symphonie fantastique” and Grieg’s Piano Concerto. Soloist in the Grieg will be worldrenowned pianist André Watts, who will be making his third appearance at Brevard Music Center In addition to Lockhart (who will conduct five concerts during the season) and Falletta (who conducts programs on June 22 and 24), other conductors

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appearing this season include the Swiss conductor Matthias Bamert, rising Canadian star Julian Kuerti, Jeff Tyzik (principal pops conductor of the Rochester Philharmonic), David Stewart Wiley (music director of both the Roanoke Symphony Orchestra and Long Island Philharmonic), and Ken Lam (BMC resident conductor).

The orchestral repertoire will include works by Mahler, Bartok, Brahms, Stravinsky, Tchaikovsky, Mozart and Berlioz.

Other guest soloists appearing this season include internationally renowned French hornist Jeff Nelsen; Russian pianist Ilya Yakushev; and the young pianist Kwan Yi. All of the orchestra programs occur in BMC's open-sided Whittington-Pfohl Auditorium.

Opera has been a major part of the Brevard Music Center for more than 40 years. In 2012, BMC will present four operas at the Porter Center for Performing Arts on the campus of Brevard College. Three mainstage opera productions will be presented in the Scott Concert Hall: Rossini’s “The Barber of Seville,” Gilbert & Sullivan’s “H.M.S. Pinafore,” and Puccini’s “La

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The annual Pendergrast Family Patriotic Pops concert goes off at 2 p.m. on July 4 and will include marches, patriotic songs and other favorites, finishing up with the 1812 Overture, complete with live cannon.

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New for the 2012 season: ticketholders for concerts of the Brevard Sinfonia and the Transylvania Symphony Orchestra may attend special pre-concert performances featuring BMC’s students and artist faculty.

Tickets are available by phone at (828) 862-2105 or toll-free at (888) 384-8682, by mail, at the box office, or online at brevardmusic.org. The box office is located in the foyer of Whittington-Pfohl Auditorium on the Brevard Music Center campus. Call 828-862-2100 to request a brochure, or view a performance schedule online at brevardmusic.org.

Parking is free to all events at the Brevard Music Center.

Porter Center Several performances, including chamber music, opera and drama, will be featured at the Brevard College Porter Center this summer.

For more information, contact the box office at (828) 884-8330 or visit www.theportercenter.org.

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History The Brevard Music Center originated in 1936 as a summer music camp at Davidson College. James Christian Pfohl, the Music Center’s founder and first artistic director, moved his operation to Queens College in Charlotte for the summer of 1943, then to the current location in 1944. Pfohl added a festival of concerts at the end of the 1946 session. Over time the camp became an institute, and the festival came to run the full length of the summer season.

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THE BREVARD MuSIC CENTER OFFERS SEATING INSIDE THE AuDITORIuM AS wELL AS OuTSIDE ON THE LAwN.

» TRANSYLVANIA SPOTLIGHT Arthur and Carole Schreiber have been attending the Brevard music Center for the past 11 seasons.

“For anyone with an interest in classical music, the summer festival at the Brevard music Center is not to be missed,” they said.

“The level of performance is very high with about 400 highly talented students from all over the world studying and playing with a faculty from the leading musical schools and orchestras of the U.S. “The variety of musical events offered is amazing with both familiar and unfamiliar repertoire offered in symphonic concerts, operas, chamber music concerts and free student

Hours Monday-Saturday 10am-6pm

recitals. We end up attending over 40 concerts per summer. The Brevard music Center Summer Festival is world class—find out for yourself!”

15 West Main St., Brevard 828.884.2625 Summertime in Transylvania County, 2012

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arts and crafts

arts & entertainment » SEE LOCAL CRAFTERS AT wORK IN THEIR STuDIOS.

Local Artists and Crafters In addition to the natural beauty found in Transylvania County, the area is renowned for its arts and crafts. To find out more, contact the following: •A Better Bead & Crafts, West Main Street in Brevard. Call (828) 884-5920 or go to abetterbead.com.

•The American Folk Art studio, the junction of East Fork and Happy Acres Road. Call (828) 862-4830 or go to karendittman.com.

•Ann Ayers, Hudlin Gap Road in Pisgah Forest.

Call (828) 833-3610 or go to annsclassyglass.com.

•Art & Soul Marketplace and Gallery, West Main Street in Brevard. Call 883-2787.

• Blue Peacock on East Main Street in Brevard.

Call 883-3350.

•Bluewood Photography, West Jordan Street in Brevard. Call (828) 883-4142 or go to bluewoodphotography.com.

•Dan Bresnahan, Cascade Lake. Call (828) 8846806 or go to danbresnahan.com.

•Walter Cantrell Antiques, Greenville Highway.

Call (828) 885-2808.

•The Carwile-Dodson Studio for Pottery Instruc-

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tion, intersection of the Greenville Highway and Island Ford Road. Call (828) 884-5771 or go to muddabbers.com/classes.htm.

•Cedar Mountain Artworks, off U.S. 276 at Cedar Lane in Cedar Mountain. Call (828) 884-5258 or go to judithduff.com.

•Cedar Mountain Pottery, U.S. 276 south. Call (828) 883-8347.

•Duckpond Pottery, Greenville Highway. Call (828) 883-4512.

•Drew Deane Gallery, West Main Street in Brevard. Call (828) 877-5272 or go to drewdeane.com.

• The Eclectic Cottage, West Main Street in Brevard. Call 884-2625.

•Gallery on Main, East Main Street in Brevard. Call (828) 885-7299 or go to galleryonmain.net.

•Glass Feather Studio Gallery, Glass Feather Drive (off Reasonover Road in Cedar Mountain). Call (828) 885-8457 or go to glassfeather.com.

•Gravy, West Main Street in Brevard. Call (828) 862-4900.

•Hemlocks Studio, Greenville Highway. Call (828)

885-2831 or go to hemlocks.com.

•Hunters and Gatherers, West Main Street in Brevard.

Call (828) 883-3709 or go to huntergatherandshop.com.

•The Hollingsworth Gallery, East Main Street in Brevard. Call (828) 884-4974.

•Land of Waterfalls Art Gallery, Greenville Highway. Call (828) 883-3830 or go to landofwaterfallsgallery.com.

• Local Color, South Broad Street in Brevard. Call 3840684 or go to localcolorshop.com.

•Kenneth T. Ayers Hand-Crafted Furniture, Hudlin Gap Road in Brevard. Call (828) 883-3610 or go to kenayerscustomfurniture.com.

•Main Street Limited, East Main Street in Brevard. Call (828) 884-4974 or go to mainstreetltd.com.

•Mountain Forest Pottery, Greenville Highway. Call (828) 885-2149.

•Mountain Marionettes. Call (828) 862-8122 or go to mountainmarionettes.com.

•Mud Dabber’s Pottery and Crafts, intersection of the Greenville Highway and Island Ford Road. Call (828) 8845131 or go to muddabbers.com.

studio gallery Since 1982

Functional Art Glass

•Muir Fine Arts, East Falls View Drive in Pisgah Forest.

Call (828) 885-2787 or go to muirfinearts.com.

•Number 7 Arts, East Main Street in Brevard. Call (828) 883-2294 or go to www.number7arts.com.

• Red Wolf Gallery, East Main Street in Brevard. Call (828) 862-8620 or go to redwolfgallerync.com.

• Spiers Art Gallery at Brevard College. Call (828) 8848188 or go to brevard.edu/art.

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arts & entertainment » TRANSYLVANIA IS HOME TO MORE THAN 30 ART GALLERIES AND STuDIOS.

Crafters (continued) •Transylvania Community Arts Council, South Caldwell Street in Brevard. Call (828) 884-2787 or go to artsofbrevard.org • 32 Broad Gallery & Framing on South Broad Street in Brevard. Call 862-6476.

• Tour de Faux, North Broad Street in Brevard. Call 237-1250 or go to toudefaux.com/.

•Rob Travis Fine Art Photography. Go to robtravis.com.

•Twin Willows Studio, Crestview Drive in Brevard.

Go to dergara.com.

» TRANSYLVANIA SPOTLIGHT

Tammy Hopkins, the Transylvania Community Arts Council’s executive director, asks, “Got art?”

“Brevard and Transylvania County is a vibrant arts hub with more than 262 art events a year and 30 plus

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arts organizations!

“Explore 16 art galleries/art spots, enjoy 17 animal sculptures, five murals and go on the 4th Friday Gallery Walks-all within walking distance.

“Then, take a drive on the creative side on the scenic U.S. 276 South Studio Tour with 10 studios to explore. music? Try Brevard music Center, The Porter Center, The mountain Song Festival or one of our local music jams in the county.

“Theatre? Try Brevard Little Theatre. History?

Visit Transylvania Heritage museum, Silvermont nansion, Cradle of Forestry and the Allison Deaver House.

“Street Festivals? Try the White Squirrel Festival with great music all weekend; 4th of July with the TC Arts Council’s Fine Arts & Crafts Showcase on main Street; and the Old-Time music Competition at Halloweenfest. All summer long enjoy street dances on main Street.

“Oh, did I mention that we are getting well known for film locations? “The Hunger Games,” “The Healer” and “Alone, Yet Not Alone” were all shot in the county in the last year. I think the odds are ever in our favor!”

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The installation of a roof over the outdoor amphitheater promotes more enjoyment at the summer Songcatchers Music Series and other events.

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dining guide BARBECUE Bad Wolf Bar-B-Que (828) 891-9359 Hawg Wild Bar-B-Que (828) 877-4404 FINE DINING/GENERAL Amore’s (828) 885-6004 Brown Trout Mountain Grill (828) 877-3474 Courtyard Café (828) 884-4770 Dugan’s Pub (828) 862-6527 Earthshine Mtn. Lodge (828) 862-4207 Falls Landing Restaurant (828) 884-2835 Hob Nob Restaurant (828) 966-4662 The Inn at Brevard (828) 884-2105 Jordan Street Café (828) 883-2558 Marco Trattoria (828) 883-4841 Mayberry's (828) 862-8646

The Mountain House (864) 836-7330 Osteria Del Monte (828) 883-2551 Overlook Dining Room (828) 884-5622 The Pisgah Inn (828) 235-8228 The Quarry (828) 877-2244 Sagebrush Steakhouse (828) 966-4767 The Square Root (828) 884-6171 Toxaway House (828) 966-9226 mEXICAN CUISINE The 3 Callaberos (828) 883-8115 Cielito Lindo (828) 884-5757 El Chapala (828) 877-5220 El Ranchero (828) 883-4000 Pescados Burritos (828) 884-5559

An elegant, yet casual, upscale restaurant residing in a French Country home. A sumptuous feast in the heart of Brevard.

Carefree al fresco dining at its best offering a refreshing blend of salads, quiche, grilled platters, fresh fruit and organic vegetables.

Specializing in old-fashioned, home-made breads and desserts.

Serving Lunch: Mon.-Fri. 11 am-3 pm Dinner: Thurs., Fri. & Sat. 4:30pm-9pm Reservations Recommended

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dining guide CHINESE/JAPANESE/THAI CUISINE Fuji Yama (828) 884-4002 New China Restaurant (828) 884-8958 Pad Thai (828) 883-9299 Sora Japanese Restaurant (828) 883-9808 Twin Dragons Grand Buffet (828) 883-3197 PIZZA Big Mike’s (828) 884-3663 Jet’s Pizza (828) 883-2888 Pizza Hut (828) 884-4041 Riverside Pizza (828) 862-4223

CAFES/PASTRY SHOPS Bracken Mtn. Bakery (828) 883-4034 Brevard Delicatessen (828) 877-3663 Brew Thru (828) 884-7600 Brighter Day Coffee (828) 884-2739 Creekside Café (828) 862-4316 Courtyard Café (828) 884-4770 Etowah Coffee Shop (828) 891-7220 French Broad Cafe (828) 884-9983 Hallelujah Foods (828) 884-3777 Java Junction (828) 883-4802 Quotations Coffee Café (828) 883-8966 Sunrise Café (828) 884-3331

CAFES/PASTRY SHOPS Blue Ridge Bakery (828) 883-8444

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dining guide HOmE-STYLE COOKING The Country Cupboard (828) 883-5533 The Country Skillet (828) 884-7605 Earthshine Mountain Lodge (828) 862-4207 Gatekeepers Table (828) 877-2200 Grammy’s Restaurant (828) 884-5272 Mills River Restaurant (828) 891-4039 Mt. Toxaway Restaurant (828) 885-5253 Pisgah Fish Camp (828) 877-3129 Homestyle Fried Chicken (828) 884-2731 ICECREAm/GELATO/YOGURT Dolly’s Dairy Bar (828) 862-6610 Kiwi Gelato (828) 877-4659 Luv That Yogurt (828) 884-7600

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Sonic Drive-In (828) 883-8228

Arby’s (828) 883-8328

Subway / Brevard (828) 884-7827

Burger King (828) 884-6002

Subway / Pisgah Forest (828) 885-7958

Cardinal Drive-In (828) 884-7085

Taco Bell (828) 883-5838

The Clock (828) 884-4010

Top of the Falls Sandwiches (828) 862-8411

Daggie’s (828) 884-7433

Wendy’s (828) 884-7901

Grand Central Express (828) 884-2731

Zaxby’s (828) 884-7071

Harmony Korner (828) 884-5993 Henry’s (828) 884-8658 Huddle House (828) 884-2726 Julie’s Subs and More (828) 884-4718 Julie's Subs of Rosman (828) 862-4223 Julie's Subs of Etowah (828) 891-3775 McDonald’s (828) 884-2244 Rocky’s Soda Shop (828) 877-5375

Cardinal Burgers always 100% beef.

•Famous Foot Long Chili Dogs •Homemade Onion Rings •Tasty Thick Shakes and Malts Flavors include: Fresh Strawberry, Pineapple, Fresh Banana, Peanut Butter, Chocolate

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stay informed

local resources » THE BREVARD/TRANSYLVANIA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND VISITOR CENTER IS LOCATED ON EAST MAIN STREET IN BREVARD.

There are several ways to stay informed about what’s going on in Transylvania County.

•Local news and happenings are featured in The Transylvania Times, which comes out on mondays and Thursdays. The newspaper office is located on North Broad Street in downtown Brevard. For more information, call (828) 883-8156 or go to transylvaniatimes.com.

•WSQL Radio operates at 1240 Am and broadcasts from its shop-front location on West main Street in Brevard. Call (828) 877-5252 for more information.

•The Brevard/Transylvania Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center is located at 175 E. main St. in Brevard. For more information, call (828) 883-3700 or go to brevardncchamber.org and visitwaterfalls.com.

•To find out more about downtown Brevard, contact the Heart of Brevard at (828) 884-4209 or go to brevardnc.org.

•To learn more about Transylvania County government, go to transylvaniacounty.org.

•To learn more about the city of Brevard, go to cityofbrevard.com.

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