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SHIIP: A Challenging Volunteer Opportunity That Pays in Gratitude

SHIIP, or the Seniors’ Health Insurance Information Program, provides free, unbiased information to those who qualify for or are receiving Medicare. SHIIP was founded by the North Carolina Department…

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Medicare Open Enrollment Is Going on NOW!

Don't miss out on your chance to review and possibley update your Medicare Health Insurance. For most recipients, this opportunity only comes once per year. Is your Medicare plan still right for…

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Breadmaking Basics Class - Sourdough

Register for the Sourdough Breadmaking Class hereBread Making Basics Join us for an immersive and hands-on bread making workshop!What you will learn: Techniques kneaded to make classic Sourdough…

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Fraser Fir Wreath Sale Fundraiser

Order your holiday wreaths here Fresh Fraser Fir Holiday Wreaths This holiday season, the Transylvania County Cooperative Extension is having a wreath sale fundraiser to support our educational…

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Appalachian Folk Medicine Master Gardener Presentation

"Appalachian Folk Medicine" by Laura Sperry.Tuesday, November 18th10-11 a.m.Community Services Conference Room106 E. Morgan St. BrevardLearn about the plants used for food and medicine by early…

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Cultivating Wellness in Mind and Body

By Peri Hamilton-Brown, Transylvania County Extension Master Gardener Volunteer, and Therapeutic Horticulturist for Skyterra WellnessSome people are born gardeners and some, like me, have gardening…

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Living in the Mountains Series

Session 1: Wells/Septic Transylvania County Environmental Health will deliver a presentation on septic tank systems and drinking water wells including a quick guide to help folks understand their…

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Forest Bathing in Your Own Backyard

By Lynn Bartosh, Transylvania County Master GardenerForest bathing, known as shinrin (forest)- yoku (bath) in Japan, where the term emerged in the 1980’s, is based on scientific evidence that time…

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FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers in Transylvania and Henderson County

Two Disaster Recovery Centers (DRC) opened Thursday, Oct. 17 in Hendersonville (Henderson County) and Brevard (Transylvania County) to assist North Carolina survivors who experienced loss from…

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Special Enrollment Period for Medicare Recipients Affected by Helene's Damage

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey announced that Medicare beneficiaries impacted by Hurricane Helene have been granted an extended Special Enrollment Period (SEP) to sign up for…