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September October, and
November, 2015
Recent Social Events
A variety of social events continued to
provide residents with the chance to
socialize.
We met in September to enjoy a tasty
Mexican Fiesta. Thanks to Ralph and
Gayden for being the waiters, and a
very special THANK YOU! to Renee for
cooking to order the delicious Mexican
entrees.
In October, the Carlsons graciously
shared their beautiful pavilion on the Big
Hungry River. With the sounds of
rushing water and soft jazz as
accompaniment, we enjoyed a variety of
drinks, chili, and cornbread.
November was an off campus event to
see the play Catfish Moon at the Flat
Rock Playhouse downtown. We started
out with pizzas and drinks at Poe
House, and then enjoyed the talented
efforts of our local Hendersonville
thespians.
The book group continues to meet
monthly as well.
Whether you live here full time or
part time or make only occasional visits
to town, please plan to join us for
upcoming events!!
Renee busy cooking yummy Mexican
specialties.
Upcoming Social Events:
December 1- Thursday. 7pm. Book
Group at the Bill Amick Lodge. This
month’s book is It’s What I Do, by
Lynsey Addario. Next month will be The
Nightengale by Kristin Hannah
December 6 – Sunday. 1 pm Bill Amick
Lodge. Tree trimming and Decorating
the Lodge for the Holidays. Bring
whatever you would like to share and a
nibble or light fare to share.
Renee and her wait staff
(Photos courtesy of Ralph Johns)
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Carlson Pavillion at Big Hungry:
More photos from Big Hungry from Jean and
Rod Patteson
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A Sampling of Events
Around Town
11/21/15-12/20/15 Chasing Rainbows,
Flat Rock Playhouse
11/22/15-1/2/16- Winter Lights at the
North Carolina Arboretum
11/22/15-1/3/16-Gingerbread House
Competition, Grove Park Inn
11/25/15-12/30/15-Shadrack
Christmas Light Show, WNC Ag
Center
12/1/15 6:30 pm. Blissings A Capella
Trio, Kaplan Auditorium, Main Library
12/2/15, Henderson County Crafters
Association Winter Craft Show, NC
National Guard Armory in Flat Rock
12/4/15 2PM Blue Ridge Ringers,
Kaplan Auditorium, Main Library
12/6/15- Hendersonville Community
Band Holiday Concert, Blue Ridge
Conference Hall
12/10/15 4:30 pm Starlight Carolers at
Green River Library
12/10-12/20 Music on the Rock, The
Christmas Concert that Never Was:
Barbara and Frank, Flat Rock
Downtown Playhouse
12/18/15 12 noon Musicke Antique,
Kaplan Auditorium, Main Library
Welcome
Welcome to our newest residents Jen
Stickney and Michael Ebanks. Their
home on lot 21 is complete and they,
along with their dog Banshee, are now
full time residents.
Duke changes plans:
In November, Duke Energy announced
they were cancelling previously
announced plans to build 45 miles of
high voltage transmission lines through
the mountains of North Carolina into
Campobello SC. Residents of the
affected counties had raised an intense,
vocal opposition to the plan, sending
Duke over 9000 comments that
expressed concerns about the necessity
of the plan and the potential adverse
economic and aesthetic impacts on our
mountains. Instead, Duke announced it
will focus on building two smaller gas
fired generators as well as promoting
energy conservation and renewable
energy options. Pinnacle Falls residents
were active in this effort including
expressing their opinions in writing to
Duke, speaking out at local meetings,
and working with organized groups
opposing the plan.
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Pinnacle Falls Scene:
The drought of the summer is
past, as abundant rainfall has
replenished the watershed and
given vibrant life to the mountains.
Our streams and waterfalls in
Pinnacle Falls have been
amazing. Fall colors were, again,
spectacular. Some days have
been filled with sunny days and
near-cloudless skies, while others
have been fog shrouded with an
eerie beauty.
And, we have learned not to put
out our garbage too early.
(Photographs by Grady Nance)
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Our version of slippery rock
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Why we don’t put our garbage out early
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informal newsletter for the members of Pinnacle
Falls, not an official vehicle for the Pinnacle Falls
Board or Pinnacle Falls LLC.
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