Feb 3, 2025 - Community News
Welcome, neighbors! Here’s what’s happening in your community this month.
🤝Volunteers Meeting with WNC Communities
On January 22, seven Beech area residents met with WNC Communities to learn strategies for running an effective community organization and learn best practices from other communities. These insights will help us do more for Reems Creek Beech! See the meeting notes here. You can be involved too!
🌟Community Advisors Wanted!
Want to play a key role in shaping activities in the Reems Creek Beech Community for 2025? We are looking for community advisors interested in helping to get things started. Share your ideas on how we should work together, represent your neighbors and interests, and help make this a vibrant, community-focused place for everyone.
Interested? Reach out to us for more details and to get involved. Our formation group is meeting on Feb 14th at 9am. Email friends@beechcommunity.org if you are interested in contributing and we'll get back to you with the details!
🫂 Hurricane Helene Recovery Updates
Buncombe County has a dedicated site providing updates about the ongoing recovery efforts after Hurricane Helene. From debris management to housing and economic revitalization, check out how the county is working to rebuild and support affected residents. County led meetings are scheduled for Feb 13 5-7pm at the Barnardsville Fire Station, and Feb 25 5-7pm at Reynolds High School
Get more info and stay updated here: Buncombe County Helene Recovery Updates.
🎶Billy Cardine at Asheville Music Hall
Beech resident and Grammy-nominated slide guitarist Billy Cardine shared the stage with Isaac Hadden and The Ain’t Sisters at Asheville Music Hall on Friday, Jan 31. We are blessed to have Billy and so many other great musicians in the community! And remember our pot luck dinners usually feature a music jam.
🍲Community Potluck Dinner Sat Feb 15 @ 5pm
Mark your calendars! Our next community potluck dinner will be held on Saturday, February 15th, from 5 PM to 7 PM. Bring your favorite dish to share and enjoy a wonderful evening of delicious food, great company, and if the stars align, live music. The event will take place at the community center. Everyone is welcome—see you there!
📢Local Business Listing is Live!
We're excited to announce that our local Reems Creek Beech Area Business Directory is now live! This is your place for discovering and supporting neighborhood businesses. The list is growing, check it out and add your own business!
We hope to see many of you involved in these exciting activities. Stay engaged and connected—together, we’re shaping the future of our community!
The Reems Creek Beech Community Volunteer Team
