Reems Creek ‘Second Saturdays’ event at Vance Te past is present and old-
fashioned fun will be waiting for families Aug. 14 at the Zebulon B. Vance Birthplace State Historic Site. Te state historic sites within N.C. Department of Cultural Re- sources will conclude the summer of “Second Saturdays” programs that day with a down-home good time. Authentic North Carolina arts
and history are featured at the “Sec- ond Saturdays” programs, and visi- tors from far and wide enjoy paint- ings, photography, woodworking and other crafts at Vance. It’s an op- portunity to buy holiday gifts and also support local crafters too. At Vance Birthplace starting at 10 am, Te Ashgrove Garland Danc-
ers and the Asheville Morris Men will be performing and teaching English folk dances. In addition to the dancers, Primrose, a traditional music group, will be performing different styles of folk music from 11 am to 2 pm. “Families on a budget will find
a lot of value for their travel dollar, whether for a gas tank getaway or a longer vacation,’ says N.C. Depart- ment of Cultural Resources Secre- tary Linda Carlisle. “We planned more than 100 family events over the summer statewide.” Partners in “Second Saturdays”
include Our State magazine, the Di- vision of Tourism within the N.C. Department of Commerce, the N.C. Cooperative Extension, and
School supply donations Te Carpenters Heart is collecting shoes and various other school sup-
plies to donate to students in the Barnardsville and North Buncombe school districts. Families in need may stop by between 2 pm and 6 pm on Aug. 15 at the
Big Ivy Community Center when donated items will be distributed. Anyone interested in donating may contact the Carpenter’s Heart by
email at
thecarpentersheart@yahoo.com or call Andy at 775-6646. For more information, visit
carpentersheart.org.
the Tourism Extension Program in N.C. State University’s Parks, Rec- reation and Tourism Management Program; with grant support from the Golden Leaf Foundation. For more information call 919-
807-7389. Te N.C. Department of Cultural Resources is the state agency with the mission to enrich lives and communities, and the vi- sion to harness the state’s cultural resources to build North Carolina’s social, cultural and economic fu- ture. More can be found at nccul-
ture.com. Vance Birthplace is located six
miles from Weaverville on Reems Creek Road.
Tis special to the Tribune.
Dairy Queen to open on Monticello Road
Dairy Queen, an interna-
tional restaurant chain special- izing in frozen dairy treats, will be opening a new location in Weaverville in the former home of Huddle House on Monticello Road. It is scheduled to open early next year. Te Dairy Queen Grill and
Chill will feature a full line of ice cream deserts as well as a fresh food menu that will include an array of sandwiches and other fast-food items. Te Dairy Queen system has
more than 5,700 locations op- erating throughout the United States, Canada and 22 other countries.
Morrison- Gasperson reunion
Te Morrison-Gasperson re-
union will be held during a picnic beginning at 1 pm on Aug. 15 at 63 Maney Branch Road.
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Vacation Bible School at Morgan Hill Baptist
Vacation Bible School will be
held from 6:30 pm to 8:45 pm Aug. 8-12 at Morgan Hill Baptist Church located at 594 Barnards- ville Highway. “SeaQuest Diving for God’s Treasures” will be the theme. Family night will be at 7 pm on Aug. 13.
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