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MCS SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
SATURDAYS IN 2008

Update: It looks like the walk on the 17th will not be held as Dick and several others have other things that day. We definitely hope to see you for Panthertown on the 24th.

MAY 17TH 
BRADLEY FORK WILDFLOWER WALK.
GSNP CHEROKEE, NC 
http://www.protrails.com
4 MILE RT EASY WALK. PACK A SNACK AND WATER.
EAT AFTERWARDS IN CHEROKEE.
CARPOOL FROM FRANKLIN
MEET AT BOWLING ALLEY 8:45AM. 
MEET AT HAROLD'S SUPERMARKET
DILSBORO, NC AT 9:30AM.

MAY 24TH (MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND)
PANTHER TOWN VALLEY HIKE
JACKSON COUNTY, NC
http://www.cs.unca.edu
http://www.hikewnc.info
CARPOOL FROM FRANKLIN MEET AT BOWLING ALLEY 8:45AM. 
CARPOOL FROM SYLVA MEET AT LOWES 8:45AM. 
THE TWO MEETING AT PANTHERTOWN PARKING AREA AT 10AM.

MAY 31ST: 
OPEN FOR POSSIBLITY

JUNE 7TH:
OPEN FOR POSSIBLITY

JUNE 14TH:
2nd Saturday Event.
Dinner and Bowling at The Factory 6pm - until.
Hwy 441 South in Franklin, NC (Behind Shoneys)
This event will be kid friendly. Feel free to bring the kids. 
Meet inside at the entrance to the factory at 6pm. 
Eat at the Pizza Buffett $ or at the Boiler Room Restaurant $$.
Meet at the Bowling Lanes after dinner at 7:30pm. 

JUNE 21ST:
BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY HIKE. DETAILS TO BE DETERMINED

JUNE 26TH - 28TH:
Blue Ridge Gospel Music Weekend 2008
Thursday, June 26th through Saturday, June 28th
HOLLY SPRINGS BAPTIST CHURCH SANCTUARY
7PM EACH NIGHT Doors open at 5:30 pm with food available in the church fellowship hall including hot dogs, BBQ, drinks, etc......
for more info contact Blue Ridge   http://www.blueridgeproductions.com
or call HSBC church office at (828)524-5564 or www.hollyspringsbaptist.org


        

Website Updates 12May08

Spring is all about new things, and finally we have pictures!!. Go check out the gallery and see some pictures of our hikes. We are working to get more pictures uploaded, and if you have any you would like to share, use the email address on the contact page to send them to me.

Historical Cataloochee 03-22-08

Just thought I would let you know about the Historical Cataloochee trip Saturday. The weather was great and the program was excellent.

We started out at the Methodist Chapel were we were met by a park worker in period costume having women sit on one side and men on the other side. A young girl was singing as we walked in, and later after a history of the church in community life, she led the congregation (about 50 persons in attendance) in singing "Amazing Grace".

Then we moved on to the old school, where a teacher and two students (again in period costume) were waiting. The teacher explained about the school and a typical day. We were blessed to have an 85 year old man in attendance, who went to that very school for seven years, and he had some unique and very interesting stories to share.

We then made a side trip to an old cemetery. We finished the walk at the Caldwell House where we were greeted by old time mountain music, as two ladies came out of the porch and played fiddles accompanied by the park ranger on guitar. We even saw one elk laying under a tree as we entered the cove.

SEE WHAT YOU MISSED! - Dick

What a Great March Hike! 030808

So, Whiteside Mtn Hike was last Saturday March 8th. If you missed this hike you missed a good one. Ask anyone who got to go with us. If was an absolutely beautiful day. Clear blue sky and sunshine galore. We started our hike at 1:15pm and started up the steps from the parking lot to the split to start the trail. We chose to go to the left up the slow incline road bed.

We were immediately 20 yards up the trail treated to a wall of frozen icicles taller than all of us and some as big around as your arm. We stopped here and got a group photo. Eleven plus one very excited dog. Eleven was the most we had ever had on a single hike. As we progressed the group broke up into smaller groups progressing at different speeds. There was fresh powdered snow on the road and a few ice or water crossing too. We saw a lot more ice cascades and views into the valley on our approach to the top.

At the top the views were spectacular and long range. We saw lakes way off in the distance and could see the cut of the blue ridge parkway far off in the distance. Unfortunately there were not plaques telling you about the different peaks. We rested, took lots of photos and then continued on up the trail along the ridge top where the next overlook with cable fencing is where the wind found willing birds of prey playing in the updrafts from the valley below.

The loop trail back down the mountain provided more views from exposed rock ledges and more ice cascades. On the north side the return trail was icy and muddy in spots. The final frozen waterfall was awesome. The trail actually took you over the cascade on a wood and metal staircase. The remaining trail was all downhill switchback and we met a few people coming up. We had definitely took the easier route to the top.

On our way down we came upon some fellow hikers who had one of their group fall on an icy step and hit her head on the frozen bank of ice. Our group helped attend to the injured woman with first aid and helped her down the trail to the bottom. Thanks to Doug, "you got skills" and to Silas for running down the steepest part of the trail and back up with the First Aid Kit from Dick's car.

After the hike we went into Cashiers and ate at the great BBQ place. Then for an extra treat we drove a short distance South on 107 toward Wahalla, SC to see Silver Run Falls. A great cap off to a wonderful day out in God's wonderful handiwork we call home.

- rkr

1st MCS Anniversary 10/13/07

Thank you to all who helped with and attended the 1st anniversary cookout on the Greenway. Good Food, Friends, Fun and Fellowship. Who could ask for more. Activities over the last year included: Gamenights, Potlucks, Volleyball, Movie nights, Pool, Nature Walks, Hiking, Bowling and the cookout just to name a few. I am praying for the upcoming new year and the continued success of the Mountain Christian Singles Group. Thank you all for making the last year a great one. Most of all Thanks be to God for all that he Provides. - Vonda

Great Nature Walks 10/27/07

If you have not been unable to join Dick Sellers on the many Nature walks that he has led over the last couple of months you have been missing out. I was able to make the last 2 in October to Alum Cave Bluffs in the GSM and Tenant Mtn in Pisgah's Shining Rock Wilderness. We had a great group 6 and 7 people. What a priviledge to go out and experience the beauty of God's Creation have fun and fellowship. Keep checking back for upcoming events and another nature walk in December to be announced.

Website Updates 12Feb07

We are in the process of updating the website system to enable us to keep the information current. We hope to keep the site up throughout the process, but if it does go down, please check back soon.

Thanks for you patience, and please Email us if you have any comments or suggestions

-swg

First Event Success 17Oct06

What a resounding success for our first event. We had 28 people in attendance, including 3 children and 3 young adults. Everyone I spoke with seemed excited about future events and reaffirmed the vast need for a group such as this one.

I am so excited to be a part of the ground floor of this new ministry and proud to be associated with such a wonderful group of people. Sometimes Missions means serving those in your backyard and I think we have found a niche that seems unmet in our area.

- Lyn

Website Launch 11Oct06

This website, for the newly formed Mountain Christian Singles group, has just been launched as a place to combine event news, reports, and (eventually) a discussion forum for communicating between members and planning events.

The site is still rough, but it is being worked on, so please check back frequently. If you have any suggestions, visit the contact page to send us an email.