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LOCAL BRIEFS: Cub scouts, water safety, Frostbite Run

By Bill Moss, Published: December 17, 2015

Scouts thank Henderson Oil

The Daniel Boone Council recognized Henderson Oil Co. and Citgo Petroleum as Platinum Sponsors for their support of Scouting during a meeting of Cub Scout Pack 602. Henderson Oil President Bill McKibbin and Vice President/General Manager Barry Edwards presented a check for $1,500 to Joshua Christ, CEO of the Daniel Boone Council. The $1,500 Citgo grant was used to support the council’s University of Scouting on Nov. 14, an all-day adult leader training event covering in various areas of the Scouting program, and their Be Prepared 15k, a trail race at Camp Daniel Boone on Dec. 6. In addition to the grant, Citgo also provided $500 worth of gas gift cards to include in the runner’s race packets. Henderson Oil also contributed and secured other donations to help with the events, bringing the total value of the sponsorship to over $2,500 in support of Scouting.

YMCA teaches water safety to club members

The Hendersonville Family YMCA and the Boys & Girls Club of Henderson County have launched a pilot program that offers water safety lessons and pool-time fun to Boys & Girls Club members this week.
The Hendersonville Family YMCA is giving some 100 kindergarten through fifth grade Club members an age-appropriate water safety lesson followed by time to play in the pool, all under the watchful eyes of Y lifeguards and Boys & Girls Club staffers.
“In addition to being fun, this experience will also help Club kids become safer when they’re in the water, said Julia Hockenberry, assistant executive director of the Boys & Girls Club. “We’re grateful for the opportunity to join forces.”
The pilot was created to meet the needs of children who attend schools with year-round calendars. These students start their school year in July and often miss out on summertime swimming opportunities. The Boys & Girls Club and the Y want to ensure these children benefit from this enriching activity. The program will host Club members from Bruce Drysdale and Hendersonville elementary schools.

Registration is under way for Frostbite runs

FLETCHER — Registration is now open for Fletcher’s annual Frostbite Races, which will take place at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 21.
Presented by Trace and Company, the 5k and 10k races provide views of Hutch Mountain and are on hilly to challenging terrain, with some steep inclines. A moderately rolling 1-mile course is also included.
To register visit athttps://racesonline.com/events/frostbiteraces. Frostbite Race t-shirts are guaranteed to pre-registered participants thru Jan. 31. Those who register three or more family members online (at one time) and get 15 percent off. (Use code THREEORMORE). A portion of event proceeds will be used for the benefit of Big Brothers, Big Sisters and their mentor programs for underprivileged kids in our area.

Church presents special book study

First Congregational United Church of Christ will host a special book study Feb. 14, 21 and 28 entitled “An Exploration of Living in Community With All of Creation” led by Melissa Melum.
The books for the discussion course are Pope Francis’s Laudato Si’: On Care For Our Common Home ($12.95) and Douglas Tallamy’s Bringing Nature Home: How You Can Sustain Wildlife with Native Plants ($19.95) which may be ordered on Jan. 3 or 10 at the church from noon to 1 p.m. or by contacting Melissa Melum at mfm322@gmail.com. Multiple copy orders may be discounted.
The exploration seeks to develop scientifically sound knowledge that leads to faith-based inspiration with empowerment to act in meaningful and joyful ways in our own lives.
For more information, see fcchendersonville.org or contact at Melum mfm322@gmail.com

Congregational Church lectures cover world religions

First Congregational United Church of Christ’s third annual winter educational offering, beginning Friday, Jan. 8, will feature lectures on different world religions. Following in the footsteps of “Big History” and “Events that Changed the World,” the 2016 offering for church and community members will be the “Great World Religions.”

Three lecturers will speak on Islam, Judaism, and Buddhism (12 lectures for each) in the series from Jan. 8 to April 1. Lectures are from 10 a.m. to noon in the Fellowship Hall. Each week we will receive three 30-minute lectures with time for discussion.

The four sessions in January will cover Islam. The community is invited at no cost. No pre-registration required. For more information visit fcchendersonville.org or call 692-8630.
Hendersonville Presbyterian Church will host a series of six sessions of Discipleship Training starting Jan. 6 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. The sessions will beheld every other Wednesday through March 16.
Jim Faust will lead the training, which will focus on developing habits and activities that help us become spiritually mature and effective in building God’s kingdom. For questions or further information, contact Jim Faust at (828) 890-3443 or e-mail JanFaust@bellsouth.net. Hendersonville Presbyterian is at the corner of Seventh Avenue and Grove Street.

Vintage Carolina scheduled for March 7

Vintage Carolina, the signature event of the Community Foundation of Henderson County celebrating local philanthropy, will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday, March 7, at the Hendersonville Country Club.
With the theme “Now and Forever: The Heart of Giving,” the gala features delicious small-plate offerings and wine, beer and cider from local chefs and beverage providers, as well as musical entertainment. Proceeds help support the work of the Community Foundation, a nonprofit, public charity that serves donors and our community by building permanent endowments and other philanthropic funds and by being strong stewards of donors’ gifts. The cost of the event is $120 per person. Supporting partnership opportunities for businesses, organizations and individuals also are available.
Established in 1982, the Community Foundation is a nonprofit, public charity that helps people who care make lasting contributions to causes that matter. The inclement weather date for the event is March 14, 2016. Reserve your spot online by paying by credit card through the form at www.cfhcforever.org/VintageCarolina or call CFHC at (828) 697-6224.