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LOCAL BRIEFS: Waterfall tips, East End Gallery, Patriot Camp

By Bill Moss, Published: July 5, 2016

Literary Lunch

Kevin Adams, outdoor author and photographer, will be the guest at Literary Lunch at noon Thursday, July 14, in the Kaplan Auditorium at the Henderson County Public Library. Adams has written guides to hundreds of waterfalls and wildflowers in the N.C. mountains. He is the author of five books and two maps on WNC waterfalls. He’ll share his photography and tips on finding the best waterfalls and wildflowers in WNC.

‘Color of Music’ opens at East End Gallery

“The Color of Music,” a themed art show, will open July 15 at the East End Gallery, 518 Seventh Ave. East, featuring work by local and regional artists based on the musical theme.
An opening reception will take place at 5 p.m. Friday, July 15. Music will be provided by the Hendersonville Community Music Center and light hors d’oeuvres will be served.
The exhibit will be open to the public from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays from through Aug. 12. The Gallery will be selling raffle tickets for gift packages from local merchants and holding a silent auction throughout the art show. The raffle drawing will take place at 5 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 12, during the closing reception of the Color of Music. The proceeds from the raffle, the silent auction, and a portion of gallery sales will be donated to the Hendersonville Community Music Center.
The Color of Music show coincides with the Hendersonville/Flat Rock Third Friday Gallery Hop in July. For more information call 828-551-3278 or email eastendgallery7@gmail.com.

Congregational Church sets Sunday morning forums

First Congregational United Church of Christ at 1735 Fifth Ave. W. in Laurel Park announced the July lineup for its Sunday Adult Forums in the Felix Building from 9 to 10:15 a.m.:
• July 10: The Writers Forum honors the art of writing and encourages the church’s many excellent writers. If you love to write, church member or not, and would like to read from your work (any genre), you are invited to register in advance with coordinator Rand Bishop (697-0090 or randsemail@yahoo.com.) All are invited to attend.
• July 17: Planning for death and burial with the Earth in mind. Michele Skeele, a Death Doula and a Guide on Call with the Center of Life Transitions in Asheville, leads a forum on planning for burial with the Earth in mind. Many green choices are available if we know where to look, but families in the midst of grief often don’t know where to begin. Contemplating a “good death” can be an important aspect of living fully and we can empower ourselves to create end-of-life experiences that enrich our families and communities. Skeele is also trained as a Therapeutic Music Practitioner to play Native American flutes at the bedside of the dying.
• July 24 and 31: Parts 1 and 2 of “Matter of Heart: The Extraordinary Journey of C.G. Jung.” A compelling portrait of Carl Gustav Jung, “Matter of Heart” portrays the genius and humanity of a man who reached beyond the realm of psychiatry into redefining the essential nature of who we are. More than a linear biography, the film presents a fuller perspective on this humanist, healer, friend and mentor through the skillful interweaving of rare home movies, valuable archival footage and a wealth of interviews.

Patriot Camp teaches about America’s birth

Patriot Camp 2016 for children ages 8 to 12 will be held July 11-15 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Henderson County Athletics and Activities Center. Patriot Camp is designed to teach children about the founding of the U.S. in a fun camp setting. Campers will meet many of the founders in costume and learn why they signed he Declaration of Independence, fought the Revolutionary War and more. A $20 donation is requested and scholarships are available. To register contact Melissa Wray at 828-329-6292 or meljwray@yahoo.com.

BRCC announces spring dean’s list

The following students from Henderson County were named to the dean’s list at Blue Ridge Community College for spring semester:
Liezelle Alipio, Associate in Arts; Kaden Allen, Associate in Arts; Preston Allman, Welding Technology; Luke Anderson, Associate in Arts; Matthew Ball, Associate in Arts; Justin Belote, Criminal Justice Technology; Allyssa Bishop, Associate in Science; Brooklyn Bishop, Associate in Arts; Brian Blair, Computer Programming;
Yuri Burgard, Associate in General Education; Helen Campbell, Simulation and Game Development; Rhonda Carreno, Office Administration - Medical Office;
Christopher Chamberlain, Automotive Systems Technology; Julio Chavez, Automotive Systems Technology; Alan Clancy, Associate in Arts; Amy Clarke, Accounting; Katie Conner, Associate in Science; Itzel Cruz, Associate in Arts;
Nicholas Cummings, Computer Information Technology; Asa Davidson, Computer Information Technology; Margaret Dillon, Associate in Fine Arts; Michael Dirks, Mechatronics Engineering Technology; Savannah Dobbs, Associate in Arts; Sarah Dollar, Associate in Arts; Colby Drake, Criminal Justice Technology; Seth Drake, Associate in Arts; Brandon Garcia, Mechanical Engineering Technology; Sharlene Gifford, Office Administration - Medical Office; Reese Giles, Associate in Arts;
Jorge Gonzalez-Martinez, Automotive Systems Technology; Kirsten Gosnell, Cosmetology; Charlie Grasse, Computer Programming; James Hall, IV, Pre Associate Degree Nursing; Denisse Hernandez, Associate in Science; Marissa Hill, Associate in Science; Sharon Hill, Business Administration - Marketing and Retailing; Sarah Holder, Associate in Arts; Marianne Hoppe, Associate in Science; Ashleigh Jackson, Early Childhood Education; Hope Jackson, Interpreter Education; Michael Jacobs, Automotive Systems Technology; Carrie Jarvis, Associate in Fine Arts – Drama; Karla Jimenez, Computer Information Technology; Alexander Jung, Associate in Science; Britanny Kent, Business Administration - Marketing and Retailing; Lisa Kessler, Office Administration - Medical Office; Reno Kosanke, Associate in Science; Genesis Lagos, Associate in Arts; Jacob Lamar, Brewing, Distillation, and Fermentation; Mary Laughter, Early Childhood Education; John Ledford, Welding Technology; Chelsey Lewis, Business Administration; Vita Lobach, Associate in Science; Christopher Love, Computer-Integrated Machining; Sandra Lozano, Cosmetology; Hannah Lunsford, Associate in Arts - Early College; Sushanta Magar, Associate in Engineering; Grayson Marshall, Associate in Science; Patrick Martin, Simulation and Game Development; Jesse McCormack, Associate in Science; Naomi McIlvaine, Associate in Arts; Lindsey McNeely, Associate in Arts; Allison Merritt, Accounting;
Brooke Miller, Associate in General Education; Cody Miller, Computer Programming; Colin Miller, Mechanical Engineering Technology; Audrianna Moreno, Accounting - Pathway to WCU; Luke Nayes, Associate in Arts; Trey Nicholson, Criminal Justice Technology; Deajsha Owens, Associate in Arts; Shivani Patel, Associate in Arts; Cheryl Plott, Office Administration; Marci Postell, Associate in Arts; Karly Pratt, Interpreter Education;
BillyRay Praytor, Fire Protection Technology; Jacqueline Rainville, Associate in General Education; Alex Ramirez, Associate in Arts; Jordan Ray, Networking Technology, Computer Information Technology; Norma Reyes, Associate in Arts;
Zachary Rhodarmer, Office Administration; Anna Rhodes, Associate in Fine Arts – Drama; Mikayla Robinson, Accounting; Scarlett Rogers, Associate in Arts;
Manuel Roman-Antunez, Associate in Arts;Jasen Sanchez, Associate in Arts;
Angela Sides, WNC RIBN Program; Jackie Siendho, Community Spanish Interpreter; Oscar Sifuentes, Associate in Arts; John Simmons, Welding Technology; Taylor Simon, Pre-Surgical Technology; Marly Simpson, Office Administration; Casey Skora, Computer Information Technology; Sarah Spanbauer, Associate in Science; Race Vanderdecken, Brewing, Distillation, and Fermentation; Alisha Vazquez, Office Administration - Medical Office;
Eva Vera, Associate in Arts; Donald Walter, Associate in Arts; Karen White, Associate in General Education; Donal Wilhite, Simulation and Game Development; Charles Womack, Fire Protection Technology Amy York, Horticulture Technology; Sandra Zepeda, Associate in Arts; Dehlia Zietlow, Associate in Arts.