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Updated: March 11, 2020

***Cancelled***Paradise Lost: How Climate Change is Impacting our Communities

Wednesday, March 11, 5:30-7:30pm, Kaplan Auditorium, Henderson County Library, 301 N. Washington St., Hendersonville

On November 8, 2018 the Camp Fire wiped the town of Paradise off the map, destroying 14,000 homes and killing 85 people. Whether it is megafires, catastrophic flooding, or category 5 winds, climate-driven disasters are already impacting our communities. Tony Dunn, former fire ecologist and Camp Fire survivor, details the lasting impacts of climate-driven disasters and what we can do to begin to adapt and respond to a world of climate change.  Sponsored by C4 (Citizens Concerned with the Climate Crisis).  Free and open to the public.

UUFH Member, Rich DeSimone, to Present The 1920’s – A Short Cultural History; Looking Back After 100 Years

Monday, March 16, 10am – Noon, Blue Ridge Community College, Sink Building, Room 223, $

‘The Roaring 20’s’, ‘The Age of Ballyhoo’, ‘The Era of Wonderful Nonsense’; these are just some of the names given to the decade of the 1920’s, a decade which began with the Women’s Suffrage and Prohibition Amendments and ended with the Great Crash on Wall Street in the Fall of 1929. The intervening years were unique in America’s history. After years of idealism and sacrifice the country was ready to ‘let its hair down’ and have fun.

And have fun we did. With the movies and radio, the automobile and the airplane entering the mainstream of society, and with an ‘anything goes’ political and economic philosophy in place, American culture was rapidly subjected to new challenges. How we reacted will be the focus of this class. We’ll look at the personalities, the entertainments, the fads, sensational events and scandals – in short, the wacky behavior of Americans at a time when the future seemed unlimited and every day brought new adventures. Come on along for the ride!

For more information go HERE to the BRCC Lifelong Learning website.

MemoryCare Caregiver College Course (Free!)

Thursdays, March 19th to April 23rd, 2020, 2-5:30 pm, Grace Lutheran Church

IMPORTANT: Thanks to grant funding to provide this course in a tele-education format, satellite locations in Western North Carolina will be available to receive the course via a live broadcast and the normal fee of $180 to attend Caregiver College is being waived for attendees in 2020 and 2021. In exchange, attendees will be expected to complete a 3-part participation survey: one prior to, one immediately post, and a final several months after the course.

Slides and handouts will be available. Space is limited. To register call our office at 828-771-2219.

This course will be hosted from MemoryCare in Asheville, NC and broadcast live to satellite locations in Henderson County and Haywood County. See below for location information and links to the location flyers:

Henderson County
Grace Lutheran Church
Stull Hall
1245 6th Avenue West
Hendersonville, NC 28739
Use main entrance and Stull Hall will be on your right.

For more information go HERE.

POSTPONED – Bill McKibben in Asheville:  ‘Our Changing Climate: A global Movement of Reform’

Bill McKibben, Environmentalist Author and Founder of 350.org is coming to the UNC Asheville – Kimmel Arena on April 2 @ 7:00 pm (Thursday).

Click HERE for more information about Bill McKibben.

Seating at this free, unticketed event is first-come, first served. Kimmel Arena’s “Clear Bag Policy” will be in effect; please do not bring backpacks. People attending this event will be permitted to park in faculty/staff and non-resident lots on campus after 5 p.m., but parking is limited so please consider using public transportation.  Contact Jan Partin if interested in ride-sharing carpool.

Details on the “Clear Bag Policy” are also on the university website (enter “clear bag policy” in the search field).

Dreamer’s Breakfast Fundraiser

Saturday, April 25, 9:00-11:00am, St. James Episcopal Church, $

Save the Date:  the annual community fundraiser Dream Scholarship Breakfast will be held this year on Saturday April 25 at St James Episcopal Church from 9:00 -11:00 am. Tickets are $15.00 per person.  Roman Becerril, who spoke at our Dream Scholarship Collection service in February, will be one of 3 featured speakers at the breakfast.

IAM Needs Temporary Dispatcher

A temporary dispatcher is needed for Fridays to replace the usual Friday dispatcher who will be recuperating from surgery until the beginning of March. The dispatcher would be on call on Fridays from 9am to 4 pm. They receive a call from the client receptionist at IAM when a ride is needed and then the dispatcher makes calls from a pool of drivers to find one that can do the drive.

IAM’s Interfaith Driver Program Needs Drivers

Saturdays 10 AM – 1 PM and 1 PM – 4 PM

Ideally, we’d like 2 volunteers per shift. Volunteers willing to commit to a regular schedule would be greatly appreciated! Even committing to the first Saturday of the month (or similar) would be very helpful.

If we are unable to consistently staff our intake area, we run the very real risk of losing out on revenue that directly helps our animals.

We rely on donations to create revenue at the Thrift Store. Donation Intake is the first and most important point of the process. Three regular hours will make a huge difference in the lives of our animals. Please consider offering to help! Our animals are counting on you!
Other Thrift Store Needs Include:

The Interfaith Driver Program of IAM (Interfaith Assistance Ministry) is in need of drivers to take clients home from IAM. Some clients walk to IAM or they take public transportation. After they receive food, clothing, and sometimes bedding, they need a ride home. If you enjoy helping those in need, this is an excellent volunteer opportunity. It has long been a ministry of our UU Fellowship and something we are proud of doing for the community.

For more information, please contact Catherine Lynch at 697-0083.

Home Bound Book Delivery Program

Henderson County Public Library, Megan Dillon (Library Assistant), 828-697-4725, ext 2331

The Library is accepting new patrons for their home bound book delivery program. The program is open to any Henderson County Resident that is unable to visit the library on their own due to health-related issues. Home bound patrons can receive a FREE monthly delivery of books (audio, regular print, large print), DVDs and music CDs in their preferred genres and favorite authors.  

Postcard Party

Sponsored by Progressive Women of Hendersonville
Fridays, 4:30-6pm, Sanctuary Brewery, 147 1^st Ave. E.

Select from a variety of postcards to write your Congress person(s) and other leaders. They need to keep hearing from us! Meet other progressive folks (all genders welcome), build community, enjoy a beer (or wine, cider, or soda). Dogs and kids are welcome in the laid-back, open atmosphere. Postcards and postage provided. Donations encouraged!

Silent Vigil for Immigration Reform

Third Fridays, 4:00-4:30pm, In front of the Old Courthouse, Hendersonville

This is a monthly event to promote immigration reform sponsored by Progressive Alliance of Henderson County. We meet the 3rd Friday of every month. We have signs or bring your own.