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Christmas Parade Saturday, December 4, 2021 Please join us as the Town of Weaverville hosts its annual Christmas Parade on  Saturday, December 4, 2021.The parade will begin at 1:00pm at North Buncombe Middle School and will continue down Main Street through downtown Weaverville to Yost Street. Bring your family and enjoy the sights and sounds of the season! The entire parade route and all interacting streets will be closed from 1pm to 3pm. This time frame is subject to change depending on parade duration.

Message from Mayor Patrick Fitzsimmons We are all tired of wearing masks. The current mask mandate for Buncombe Co. was to expire today and we had hoped it would be history. However, due to a continued plateau of positive tests rates above the 5% metric and the appearance of a new variant, it is wise to continue wearing masks in public places. I agreed with the County to extend the practice for Weaverville after consulting with all Town Council members. A news release from the County states: The Buncombe County Board of Commissioners has extended the county-wide face covering requirement for all indoor public spaces through Jan. 5, 2022 at noon. The indoor mask requirement also extends to Asheville, Biltmore Forest, Black Mountain, Montreat, Weaverville, and Woodfin. In Buncombe County, COVID-19 case rates continue to be high, and per the CDC definition, the County remains an area of high transmission. The percent positivity remains in the moderate category, and the death rate remains in the substantial category.  “Unfortunately, COVID-19 cases continue to increase after a high level plateau. The percent positivity is now consistently above 5% again, and we are likely to see a further increase after the Thanksgiving holiday,” said Public Health Director Stacie Saunders. “Transitioning to living with COVID-19 means doing what we can now to reduce transmission and burden of new infections. Our goal is to dampen as much as possible any surge we may see during this holiday season with the hope of achieving decreasing case rate and spread as we enter the new year.” Free COVID-19 vaccines are available to anyone 5 and older at Buncombe County Health and Human Services by appointment or walk-in between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday at 40 Coxe Ave., Asheville. No ID is required. Learn more at www.buncombeready.org. To answer questions about the local COVID-19 metrics, Buncombe County Health and Human Services will host a virtual media Q&A on Wednesday, Dec. 1 at 2 p.m. for credentialed media outlets. Buncombe County Public Health Director Stacie Saunders and Board Chair Brownie Newman will be available to answer questions related to the COVID-19 response in Buncombe County. To participate in this Media Q&A, please reply to hhspio@buncombecounty.org. Zoom details will be sent out by 1:45 p.m. *********** Send this Newsletter to your neighbors! The best way to keep Weavervillians informed of upcoming events and issues important to the Town is through this newsletter. Only 751 of us have opted in to receive this monthly newsletter, however. Please forward this newsletter to your neighbors and advise them to click on the button below to sign up for the e-Focus Newsletter. Thanks for helping us spread the news. Sign up for the e-Focus Newsletter

Buy A Brick to Commemorate our New Community Center Help commemorate the opening of the Weaverville Community Center at Dottie Sherrill Knoll! This natural wood and rock building totals just over 7,000 SF and contains a large community meeting room and a smaller multi-purpose room, as well as a covered terrace and large kitchen, all of which is fully accessible. The building also houses the local Dry Ridge Historical Museum, which includes collections of artifacts from Weaverville’s long and rich historical past. Many residents and visitors have expressed an interest in being a part of the completion of this new facility. The Town has selected a “buy-a-brick” fundraising campaign to allow interested parties to participate in the project. A brick may be ordered using an online order form, with payment by check or PayPal, with the brick engraved to honor or memorialize someone special, at a cost of $100 per brick. These bricks will be installed in a special area of the walkway at the building, where it can be viewed by all who visit. The first order of 162 engraved bricks will be placed when enough orders are received. Funds from these bricks will be used for landscaping of the grounds around the building, sidewalks, and parking areas, as well as walkways to Lake Louise and to a future recreational area. Buy your brick here: https://polarengraving.com/townofweaverville

Holiday Recycling You can recycle the following: Wrapping paper (except for the foil kind) Cardboard boxes (don’t worry about all the tape) Dress boxes Christmas cards (even the glittery ones!) Envelopes Newspapers & inserts Junk mail Paper shopping bags and Gift bags (remove the strings) Broth Cartons and Wine boxes Christmas Catalogs Eggnog cartons 2 liter Soft drink bottles Cracker, cereal, and cake, etc. boxes Almost every grocery container – cans, jugs, bottles, jars (only exception – black microwavable trays)   What’s not recyclable: Tissue paper Ribbons Used Paper plates or cups Styrofoam Napkins or Paper Towels Christmas Lights

BearWise Basics

Get a Garbage Toter Before the Price Goes Up The Town has a 64-gallon garbage can for sale to its residents, and these carts accommodate the lifting device on the back of our garbage trucks. Our staff in the Sanitation Division of the Public Works Department appreciate these carts, as heavy loads of garbage are easily lifted into the back of the garbage truck without causing injury to the workers. A green “Toter” with “Town of Weaverville” printed on its side has been for sale for the past several years, and around 12-15 are sold each month for $45 each. These carts are less expensive and more durable than those for sale at big box stores, and have the added benefit of a lifetime warranty from the town. If the lid breaks, or a wheel or axle fails, or the lifting bar is damaged, the town will repair or replace the cart at no cost to the owner. Unfortunately, inflation has found its way to the garbage cart industry, and we have been notified that 2022 prices will increase for the Toters. Therefore, the Town will honor the

current $45 price through the month of December but as of January 1, 2022, the price will increase to $55. December is the time to get your Toter, or one for someone on your Christmas list, before the 2022 price increase!

ADA Accessibility in Weaverville

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Candlelight Stroll by the Weaverville Business Association The Candlelight Stroll returns to Main Street Weaverville (*and this year, the Community Center too*) on December 10th from 6-9. Main Street will be lined with luminaries, stores will be open and offering musical performances, refreshments, family friendly activities, and more. Horse and Buggy rides will be offered, departing this year from the WUMC parking lot on North Main Street. Kids of all ages can enjoy a holiday themed Scavenger Hunt, visits from Santa, and holiday themed crafting. The Community Center will be offering shuttle service into town, as well as music, storytelling, cookies, and cider. Make a night of it, and join us!

An Evening of Holiday Storytelling

This Month's Message from the Weaverville Center for Creative & Healthy Living

Dear Friends of WCCHL:  It is hard to believe that December is on our doorstep and that we are now into our third month of programming at the Community Center (CC). Here are a few highlights to put on your calendars for the month of December and a few things to consider for the first quarter of 2022. Mon, December 6th / 10:00 AM / Newcomers’ Group / Meeting Rm / CC Martha Little (Group Champion) has brought together this new group in an effort to identify a team of townsfolk who will eventually help welcome and engage new Town residents. Besides a way to meet new people, you’ll learn what is happening around town. BYO coffee and nosh while you enjoy an hour of high energy. Tom Balestrieri will be the guest speaker to discuss the Center for Creative & Healthy Living mission and future activities.  Tue, Dec 7th / 4:00-7:00 PM / WCCHL Drop In-Open House Mtg / Meeting Room / CC To hear your feedback before our WCCHL quarterly Board of Directors meeting, the Board will host a Drop In-Open House style meeting at the CC to hear your thoughts about programming for 4th Quarter 2021. We also want to hear what you would like to see continued, added, or modified to 1st Quarter 2022’s schedule. This is an opportunity to speak with members of our Board and to meet some of the current volunteer instructors and group champions. More so, it will be a great opportunity to have your voices heard. We look forward to seeing you there. If you are unable to attend this drop-in event, please pass along your thoughts to wcchl@weavervillenc.org. Wed, Dec 8th / 1:00-2:30 PM / Creative Writing Group / Meeting Rm / CC Group champion Connie Gray is looking for additional creative writers to join her group on the 2nd & 4th Wed of the Month. Connie can be contacted directly at connies.cookies@gmail.com. Thur, Dec 9th / 6:00-7:30 PM / Weaverville Storytellers / Free Concert / Community Rm / CC  Four of Weaverville’s renowned storytellers will charm us with festive stories of holidays past. What a great opportunity to grab some dinner in town before coming to this special event or perhaps stopping by one of the local food and beverage merchants before heading home. Come join us for this festive evening, spent with neighbors, as our local Storytellers keep alive the wonderful oral traditions of the Blue Ridge Mountains. We hope to see you there with family, friends in tow!  Fri, Dec 10th / 5:00-9:00 PM / Weaverville Candlelight Stroll / Downtown Main St. & CC  The Dry Ridge Museum will be running a Holiday Shuttle from the Town Clock on Main St. to the upper parking lot of the CC from 5:30-8:30 PM so we can enjoy the festivities at both venues. Entertainment and light refreshments will be available at the CC and Museum. Musical guests to include Roger Cordell, the NBHS Women’s Chorus under the direction of Jeannie Graeme, and holiday music by Dylan Morris & Friends. Please plan on joining us for this festive annual event. Wed, Dec 15th / 10:30AM-Noon (Adults) / 2:30-3:45 PM (Ages 6-10) / Crafts: Labyrinths Meeting Rm / CC. Johanna Manasse will be leading an introduction to the world of building labyrinth models with a focus on creating small take-home models to use for meditation and stress reduction. A $5 materials fee for the Adult Classes Only. Beginning Jan 2022 / 2nd & 4th Tue of the Month / 6:30-8:30 PM / Community Rm / CC Dylan Morris is looking to begin a Winter Fireside Jam Session for musicians interested in meeting local performers. This open session is an opportunity to play, learn, and share your musical experiences with other musicians. Contact Dylan at dylan.morris427@gmail.com, or 828.691.0161.         People with Physical Challenges: We hope to begin meetings soon. The group will be organized to offer support, identify local resources, and to share your experiences with others who share your journey. Please email your name/phone number to wcchl@weavervillenc.org to get on our list. English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL): If you are interested or have friends or family who may benefit from these classes, please send your name/phone number, and identify your native language via email to wcchl@weavervillenc.org.  On behalf of the Board of Directors, Tom Thomas M. Balestrieri Board Chairperson Weaverville Center for Creative & Healthy Living 26 Whitetail Drive Weaverville, NC 28787 wcchl@weavervillenc.org 904.347.3312 www.facebook.com/WCCHL

Town Elected Officials & Contact Information

Mayor & Town Council Patrick Fitzsimmons, Mayor e-mail: pfitzsimmons@weavervillenc.org Jeff McKenna, Vice Mayor email: jmckenna@weavervillenc.org Doug Jackson, Councilman email: djackson@weavervillenc.org Andrew Nagle, Councilman email: anagle@weavervillenc.org John Chase, Councilman email: jchase@weavervillenc.org Michele Wood, Councilwoman email: mwood@weavervillenc.org Catherine Cordell, Councilwoman email: ccordell@weavervillenc.org Town Manager Selena Coffey e-mail: scoffey@weavervillenc.org Town Hall Physical Location: 30 South Main Street, Weaverville, NC Mailing Address: P.O. Box 338, Weaverville, NC 28787 Phone: (828) 645-7116 Town Hall Business Hours: 8:30am - 5:00pm (closed from 12:30-1:30pm) Town Council Meetings: 4th Monday of each month at 7:00pm 30 South Main Street, Weaverville, NC Town Council Agendas & Minutes

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