July 4, 2011 Celebrations - the NC Blue Ridge Mountain Way

Thousands of nerve-shaken, over civilized people

are beginning to find out that going to the mountains

is going home.

-John Muir

Come back with us to our American roots to celebrate our nation's birth, our simple way of life. Unwind, relax, breathe the mountains, live the dream. You are home.

Enjoy these events within 10 minutes of THE COVE AT CELO MOUNTAIN.

June 24th - "GRAMMY NOMINATED ROCK LEGEND, JOHN PARR, RETURNS TO USA t

o Perform Songs From His Brand New Album"Letter to America" - Including US #1 hit St. Elmo's Fire, US rock radio #1 hit "Naughty Naughty", and his billion dollar box office movie tracks from "Three Men And A Baby", "The Running Man", "St. Elmo's Fire", "American Anthem" and many more...A Special Intimate Solo Performance - The Burnsville Town Center (828) 682-7209 Showtime: 8:00 pm"

June 24 to July 09 - "Parkway Playhouse Presents "1776"

by Peter Stone and Sherman Edwards. It is the summer of 1776 and the nation is ready to declare independence - if only the members of the Second Continental Congress can agree to vote to free their fledgling nation from the shackles of the British monarchy by signing the Declaration of Independence. This insightful and patriotic musical puts a human face on the pages of history. 682-682-4285"

July 2 - July 4th Celebration on July 2nd (begins at 10:00 am)- Burnsville, NC historic town square - an old-fashioned celebration with live music on stage, grill-out by the Lion's Club, local artisans and crafters, children's activities, FIREWORKS after dark, followed by: STARS ON THE SQUARE - Local astronomers bring their telescopes and help us all better understand the marvels of the universe (ends at midnight).

July 10 - A YANCEY COUNTY CONCERT FOR PEACE! "Coming up fast is the first ever YANCEY COUNTY CONCERT FOR PEACE, sure to be the highlight of Summer 2011! Join your Yancey County neighbors on Sunday, July 10, 2-4pm at Hooting Owl Hall in Patience Park on the beautiful South Toe River, 2 miles south of Micaville on Rte 80 South. The concert, featuring Asheville's Sahara Peace Choir, is sponsored by the Yancey County United Fund in honor of the Yancey County peace community, spiritual community, and families who have loved ones in harm's way in the U.S. military overseas. Admission is $10 for adults, $3 for kids--infants and toddlers free. Picnic fare will be on sale after 1pm for anyone wishing to enjoy lunch by the river beforehand. All proceeds benefit the Yancey County United Fund."

John Parr - Letter to America tour

Parkway Playhouse

July 4th on July 2nd Burnsville Town Square

Sahara Peace Choir

BURNSVILLE, NC METRIC BIKE RIDE - The 16th Riding

Not a bad place to be in late April... (Photo by Michael Davis, 2006)
(From http://www.burnsvillemetric.com/)

Mark Your Calendars!

April 24th 2010 - Blue Ridge Beauty, Burnsville, and Biking - The ride takes you very near The Cove at Celo Mountain (just off of 80 S.) So bike on up or drive up and visit our beautiful community while you are here.

Annually held on the last Saturday of April, the Burnsville Metric is a great way to start off your cycling season. It is casual but well-supported and comprises some of the flattest, most scenic roads in Yancey and Mitchell counties. Burnsville’s Town Square makes a dramatic location for the registration/start/finish proceedings and is also the highest elevation of the ride, a modest 2821’. For the first 36 miles the route is mostly flat and follows the Cane River through the small communities of Higgins, Lewisburg, Egypt and Ramseytown. Then, proceeding upstream beside the wide Toe River, the route passes Huntdale, Pigeon Roost and Green Mountain. There are moderate hills to climb between miles 36 and 52, but those climbs, especially along Hwy. 80-N, provide stunning views of Mt. Mitchell, Roan Mountain and other nearby peaks. Of course there is the final climb back up to the town square. Not much to do about that but ride it.

Details:

61.5 miles; 3 well-supplied rest stops
Roving SAG support
Ham radio communication provided by MARC (Mayland Amateur Radio Club)

REGISTRATION/packet pick-up at Burnsville Town Center 7:15am – 8:45am

Ride begins promptly at 9am

Helmets are required. All riders must sign the waiver; riders under 18 must have a parent co-sign the waiver. All riders must obey rules of the road – we are sharing these roads with motorists.

FOR PHOTOS OF THE INCREDIBLE BEAUTY ALONG THE ROUTE: http://www.bicycleinn.com/BurnsvilleMetric03_1Downtown.htm