Sunday, June 27, 2010

TOP 5 WAYS TO STAY COOL THIS SUMMER

# 1 CLAIM THE COVE AT CELO MOUNTAIN AS HOME–

JUST OFF OF AMERICA'S FAVORITE DRIVE
INTO YOUR FAVORITE DRIVE - Elevations of 3,000 – 3,700 feet

#2 TUBE THE TOE – 5 minutes from your cabin or home at THE COVE AT CELO MOUNTAIN - tube down the ancient South Toe River at The Carolina Hemlocks Recreational Area
#3 RAFT THE RIVER – rafting, kayaking, fly-fishing, tubing – all on the South Toe at Loafer’s Glory – 10-15 minutes from THE COVE AT CELO MOUNTAIN
#4 MOUNT MT. MITCHELL'S SUMMIT – more than a mile high (bring your sweater!) – the highest peak in the Appalachian Mountains and the highest peak in the eastern United States - elevation 6,684 ft – average temperature high in June is 64.9 degrees, in July – 67.9 and in August – 67.6 – about 30 minutes from THE COVE AT CELO MOUNTAIN

#5 POUND THE PAVED PARKWAY – Hike the trails, walk the byways, or drive the scenic routes of America’s Favorite Drive, the Blue Ridge Parkway – about 15 minutes from THE COVE AT CELO MOUNTAIN. Don your hiking boots, hat and walking stick, ride your bike or motorcycle to catch the breezes, put the top down on the convertible, open the sunroof, roll down the windows,


BE COOL, STAY COOL - HIGH UP IN THE HIGH COUNTRY!


THE COVE AT CELO MOUNTIAN: http://www.celoliving.com/
THE CAROLINA HEMLOCKS RECREATION PARK: http://www.recreation.gov/campgroundDetails.do?contractCode=NRSO&parkId=73902
TUBING, RAFTING, ETC. ON THE TOE RIVER: http://www.ncrafting.com/Tubing.html
HIKING MT. MITCHELL: http://www.hikewnc.info/trailheads/mitchell/guidedhikes/mountmitchell.html
WALKING, HIKING, DRIVING THE BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY: http://www.virtualblueridge.com/

ANNIE OPENS AT THE HISTORIC PARKWAY PLAYHOUSE IN BURNSVILLE, NC June 25 - July 10


Yancey and Mitchell Counties in North Carolina are renowned nationally and internationally for their acclaimed visual artists. What many people do not realize is the amazing depth of musical and theatrical talent that exists here also. Come enjoy our remarkable adult, student, and canine thespians in this classic musical!

ANNIE
June 25 - July 10

Sponsored by Carolina First
Book by Thomas Meehan
Music by Charles Strouse
Lyrics by Martin Charnin
Based on the Tribune Media Service Comic Strip, Little Orphan Annie
Directed by Andrew Gall

The popular comic strip heroine takes center stage in one of the world's best-loved musicals. Annie is a spunky Depression-era orphan determined to find her parents, who abandoned her on the doorstep of a New York City orphanage run by the cruel, embittered Miss Hannigan. In adventure after fun-filled adventure, Annie foils Miss Hannigan's evil machinations, befriends President Franklin Delano Roosevelt and finds a new family in billionaire Oliver Warbucks, his personal secretary Grace Farrell and a lovable mutt named Sandy.

ALL EVENING SHOWS 7:30 MATINEE SUNDAY SHOW 5:00

ANNIE TRAILER - PART 1: http://www.vimeo.com/12774819

http://www.parkwayplayhouse.com/
P.O. Box 1432 202 Green Mountain Drive Burnsville, NC. 28714. Tickets 828-682-4285

Sunday, June 20, 2010

A JULY 4TH CELEBRATION ON THE HISTORIC TOWN SQUARE OF BURNSVILLE, NC

Majestic Beauty of the Blue Ridge, Acclaimed Art and Artists, Salt-of-the-Earth People - THIS is Small-Town America at its Best! Come join us this year.
Annual Patriotic Day Celebration
The Burnsville Lions Club invites artists, crafters, entertainers and non-profit organizations to participate in the annual Patriotic Day Celebration on the Town Square in Burnsville on Saturday, July 3rd. Festivities begin at 10:00 am. Music begins at 7:00 pm; fireworks begin at dark. For more information: call Jim Parlier at 682-7015.

Sunday, June 6, 2010

2010 Quilt Trails Road Rally - June 26



Quilt Trails! A Road Rally! The Blue Ridge in June!

THIS is what a summer day should be! AND – there are great prizes and a FREE BBQ dinner at the last stop - compliments of and on the grounds of THE COVE AT CELO MOUNTAIN, Corporate Underwriter for the Quilt Trails of Western North Carolina.

Best of all, this Road Rally is done on "mountain time" – leisurely. Life here is about slowing down and enjoying the beauty and grace of the people and place all about you. Executive Director, Barbara Webster, says it is not about speed but about the ability to read a map and to find the 12 painted quilt blocks you are given by driving the fewest miles. You are given 8 hours – 9:00 to 5:00 pm. This leaves plenty of time for photography, hiking, and shopping – three things you will definitely want to do along these scenic routes.

Limited to 35 cars at a cost of $35 per car – all proceeds going to support the efforts of this award-winning non-profit.

Pre-registration is a must by June 19 at: www.quilttrailswnc.org. For more information, call: 828-682-7331.