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Kelly Schofield, who put Dana on the map, moves to Iowa

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Tea Party group organizes demonstration to support Meadows

A Tea Party-affiliated group is organizing a demonstration in Hendersonville in support of U.S. Rep. Mark Meadows "for his bold move to oust John Boehner as Speaker of the House."   Read Story »

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Historical Society to hear about parkway history

Anne Mitchell Whisnant, author of the Blue Ridge Parkway history “Super-Scenic Motorway,” will be keynote speaker when the Henderson County Genealogical and Historical Society hold its annual meeting on Saturday at the Chariot.   Read Story »

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LOCAL BRIEFS: New Methodist minister, Harry Potter, Smokey Bear

Ralls takes puplit at First Methodist The Rev. Mark Ralls is the minister of First United Methodist Church.The Rev. W. Mark Ralls joined the ministerial staff of First United Methodist Church of Hendersonville as the senior pastor effective July 1. Ralls comes to FUMC from Centenary United Methodist Church in Winston-Salem.Ralls did his undergraduate study at UNC Chapel Hill, and received his masters in divinity from Duke University. He was awarded a Ph.D. from Princeton University and is currently completing study toward a Certificate in Strategy and Innovation from the Sloan Business School of MIT University.“I have known about First United Methodist Church of Hendersonville for many years,” he said. ‘Its excellence in worship and music, its passion for missions, and the creative discipleship for all ages is widely recognized.”His appointment to this church brings him back to the mountains he loves. Several years ago, when Ralls served St. Timothy UMC in Brevard, he and his wife, Jennifer, would visit Hendersonville and frequently comment, “Wouldn’t it be great if one day we were appointed to First Methodist?” With this appointment, “I feel like I’ve just won the clergy sweepstakes,” he added. Program celebrates Harry Potter’s birthday On July 31, Harry Potter will turn 35. Harry Potter fans of all ages are invited to celebrate from 2 to 4 p.m., Friday, July 31, in the Kaplan Auditorium at the Henderson County Public Library.Drop in to participate in the costume contest, sorting hat ritual, scavenger hunt, trivia quiz, Quidditch, crafts and more. Adult and children’s costume contests will began at 3 p.m. The event is sponsored by the Friends of the Library.Civil rights is topicof program at TrinityTrinity Presbyterian Church continues its annual Ohmann Lecture Series in August with a program by Philip Bentley, most recently of the Agudas Israel Synagogue, on “Race in America: From Selma to Charleston.”Rabbi Bentley will share recollections of his civil rights-era work, including his participation in the March to Selma, and offer insights on the current state of race relations in America. Trinity invites the community to the free lectures at 9:45 a.m. on Aug. 9 and 16 at Trinity Presbyterian Church (PCUSA), 900 Blythe Street. Extension service offers sewing camp Kids can learn to sew or improve their skills at 4-H Sewing Camp Aug. 10-14 at the NC Cooperative Extension office in Jackson Park.Open to boys and girls ages 8 to 18 from beginner to advanced levels, the camp offers several different projects to choose from. You do not have to be a 4-H member. The fee for each session is $10. All supplies and materials are provided. Register by Aug. 3, by calling 697-4891 or emailing Sue Janowiak at sue_janowiak@ncsu.edu or Renay Knapp at renay_knapp@ncsu.edu. Workshops teach canning, pickling A bountiful harvest can sometimes be overwhelming. Renay Knapp, Extension Service family consumer sciences agent, will lead workshops on pickling and canning in August at the Henderson County Cooperative Extension Office in Jackson Park.• Fermented Products, Thursday, Aug. 13, 2 and 6 p.m. $15.• Tomatoes, Thursday, Aug. 27, 2 and 6 p.m.Call 697-4891 to register. Cradle of Forestry fetes Smokey Bear The Cradle of Forestry invites kids of all ages to Smokey Bear’s 71st Birthday Party on at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 1. from 11:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Smokey Bear turns 71 years old this year.The fire prevention bear will help cut his birthday cake and meet and greet his friends during the celebration. Admission fee is $6 for adults and $3 for youth ages 4-15 and America the Beautiful and Golden Age pass holders. Admission is free for children under 4 years old.Activities include music, making birthday cards, Smokey Bingo, prize drawings and birthday cake. Party favor bags for children include a little book “The True Story of Smokey Bear,” the Smokey Bear song and Smokey memorabilia. Families are welcome to pack a picnic. At 1:30 p.m., the party continues with a live animal program by Carolina Naturalists on native wildlife. The Cradle of Forestry is on U.S. 276 in the Pisgah National Forest six miles north of Looking Glass Falls and four miles south of the Blue Ridge Parkway milepost 412. HLT stages ‘The Crucible’ Hendersonville Little Theatre will present Arthur Miller’s Tony award winning play “The Crucible” Aug. 21 through Sept. 5.The searing portrait of a town engulfed in hysteria and the story of John Proctor and the accusations brought against him by the young Abigail Williams is set against the background of the Salem Witch Trials of the 1660s and will be directed by veteran director Tana Jencks.The large cast of 20 stars Hamilton Goodman as John Proctor and India Furney as Abigail and also features Richard Blue, Bryan Bird, Mikeala Ferguson, Bruce Green, Martha Hogenboom, Rick Huhn, Kaitlin Rose Jencks, Jenny Lee, Jack McConnell, Tab Lyn Merkel, Jr., Philip Packer, Stef Prestol, Mary Kathleen Riddle, Jackie Roberts, Ryan Silva, Christina Velderman and Earl Ward.Performances are 7 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $20 for adults, $15 for students and $10 for children under 18. To reserve seats call 828-692-1082 or visit hendersonvillelittletheatre.org. Cubcat Crawl set for Aug. 7 Hendersonville Elementary School will hold its annual Cubcat Crawl at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 7. The 3-mile run will start and finish on the school campus. Registration check-in begins at 5:30 p.m. Preregister by Friday, July 31, to get a T-shirt. Cost is $15 for adults and $5 for students. Late registration cost is $20 and $10. Strollers are welcome. No bicycles or pets.   Read Story »

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Meadows: Move to oust speaker is about 'broken Washington'

One day after his move to oust House Speaker John Boehner thrust him into the center of national politics, U.S. Rep. Mark Meadows described the bold action as a response to Americans' frustration with a "broken Washington."   Read Story »

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Don't miss this week's Hendersonville Lightning (58)

Don’t this miss this week’s Hendersonville Lightning.   Read Story »

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Williams to serve on food manufacturing panel

Mark Williams, the executive director of the farm-promoting nonprofit Agribusiness Henderson County (AgHC), will have a seat at the table when state leaders explore ways to expand the agriculture industry and create jobs.   Read Story »

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Etowah, Mills River good places to start

A financial website has ranked Etowah and Mills River tops in the state for first-time homebuyers.   Read Story »

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City's new parking ambassador is on the beat

Sporting a lime green polo shirt with the city of Hendersonville insignia on the front and “PARKING AMBASSADOR” on the back, Jeff Wilkins is ready to make life easier for tourists and other downtown visitor.   Read Story »

Flat Rock News

Playhouse seeks young actors for world premiere musical

The Flat Rock Playhouse will hold auditions Aug. 13 and 14 for young actors to perform in the upcoming world premiere of the new musical Chasing Rainbows: The Road to Oz. Conceived and produced by New York City-based Tina Marie Casamento Libby, Chasing Rainbows: The Road to Oz chronicles the life of a young Judy Garland and explores the extraordinary journey to stardom that culminated in one of the most popular films of all time, The Wizard of Oz. Chasing Rainbows will feature such songs as “Over the Rainbow,” “I Can't Give You Anything But Love” and “Broadway Rhythm,” which have been reconceived by Musical Supervisor David Libby in a revelatory contemporary sound. In addition to signature Garland songs, the musical incorporates songs from the MGM era culled from the Sony Feist/Robbins Catalog. Chasing Rainbows is written by Marc Acito and will be directed by Jeff Whiting. Acito won the Helen Hayes Award for Best New Play with his comedy Birds of a Feather, which has received six other productions. Acclaimed as a "director with a joyous touch" by the New York Times, Whiting is a director and choreographer for theater, opera, television, special events and concerts around the world. On Broadway, he has been asociate director of Bullets Over Broadway, Big Fish, The Scottsboro Boys, Hair, Young Frankenstein and Wicked (5th Anniversary) and has directed national touring productions of Young Frankenstein, the upcoming Bullets Over Broadway and the Brazilian production of Hairspray. ​Whiting will be casting 20 local youth in this production to act alongside professional actors brought in from New York. The production team will also use youth who wish to learn more about the creative process as assistants to the production staff. Auditions for Chasing Rainbows will take place at Flat Rock Playhouse Studio 52 (formerly the YouTheatre) on Aug. 13 and 14. Signup begins at 6 p.m. The last appointment will be seen at 9 p.m. Callbacks will be held Aug. 15. For those interested in auditioning, Studio 52 is conducting a weeklong audition prep class from Aug. 3-7. This is not mandatory but encouraged for those wishing to hone their audition skills. The cost of the class is $100 and open to all ages. For more information on the class, visit www.flatrockplayhouse.org/education. Chasing Rainbows: The Road to Oz will run from November 27th through December 19th. The show will cast  the following roles: SHIRLEY TEMPLE: (Age 5 – 10) A tiny girl with a big voice and big personality, and a very strong tap dancer to play Shirley Temple. BABY FRANCES: (Age 5 – 10) A sweet girl with a big voice and extraordinary charisma to play young Judy Garland when she was known as Baby Frances Gumm. FEMALE YOUTH ENSEMBLE: (Age 11 – 18)The ensemble plays numerous roles throughout the early life of Judy Garland, including fellow school friends and Judy’s sister, Virginia, this energetic bunch must dance well and have very strong singing voices. MALE YOUTH ENSEMBLE: (Age 11 – 18)The ensemble plays numerous roles throughout the early life of Judy Garland, from students/peers of Mickey Rooney and Judy Garland to rising Hollywood actors, this energetic bunch must dance well and have very strong singing voices. Girls should prepare either “Baby Song” or “Shirley Song.” Sheet music and vocal tracks can be downloaded from www.flatrockplayhouse.org/news. Boys should prepare their own song with music accompaniment. All should be prepared to read from the sides which can also be downloaded from www.flatrockplayhouse.org/news. A dance combination will be taught at the audition. In attendance will be: Tina Marie Casamento Libby – Creator and Producer Jeff Whiting – Director/Choreographer David Libby – Musical Supervisor Nicole Kastrinos – Executive Producer Lisa K. Bryant – Artistic Director, Flat Rock Playhouse   Read Story »

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