Headlines from the January 31-February 6 edition of the Weaverville Tribune.  For details on any of these stories, you can pick up a copy at most Weaverville businesses (see the Find a Paper section of the Tribune’s website for a complete list).  You can also subscribe to the Tribune for $24.99/year and have it delivered to your home. 

Home Destroyed by Early Morning Fire
  Indian Lane home destroyed in January 23 fire

Asheville ABC Director Talks to the Tribune
  Interview with Asheville ABC Director Curtis Canty

Weaver Village Discussions Continue
  Discussions and next steps for Weaver Village (on the McPhail property)

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A couple Space events for those of you interested in looking skyward:

First, there’s the Jupiter/Venus/Moon sky show happening in our morning sky: 

…these final days of January and the first days of February will be an exceptional time for predawn sky watchers with a beautiful pairing of the two brightest planets, Venus and Jupiter. They will appear closest together in the dawn sky of Friday, February 1, and a few mornings later, on Monday, February 4, the waning crescent moon will later drop by to join them.

http://www.space.com/spacewatch/080125-ns-moon-planets.html

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If the morning hours aren’t your thing, you can catch a glimpe of the International Space Station in the evening.  NASA’s Satellite Sightings page for Asheville lists all potential satellite sightings in our area, and it’s updated weekly.  Here’s the schedule for the next two days:

SATELLITE	LOCAL DATE/TIME	DURATION (MIN)	MAX ELEV (DEG)	APPROACH (DEG-DIR)	DEPARTURE (DEG-DIR)
ISS	Thu Jan 31/07:21 PM	2	17	14 above WNW	16 above N
ISS	Sat Feb 02/06:29 PM	3	19	16 above WNW	10 above NNE

and here’s the Help page, which describes what the above numbers mean and how to use them.

Carol Morton will be hosting two Stampin’ Up workshops in Weaverville this month: Friday, February 8 and Saturday, February 9.  They run from 6:30-9 p.m. (both workshops are the same, so you only have to attend one).  Feburary’s workshop projects include:  an Easter card, candy pounch, windowed gift box for cookies and a mini book.  Snacks and door prizes will also be available.  Workshops are $10, and you’ll need to pre-pay by February 2 to reserve your spot.  For more information or to register contact Carol at 658-1003.

This month is also Sale-A-Bration month — with every $50 purchase you receive a free stamp set.  Contact Carol for more info.

Here’s something a little different: Buncombe County Parks and Recreation is starting an Adult Kickball League this Spring.  Anyone interested in putting together a Weaverville team (or teams) to compete? 

The details:

• Time:  Tuesdays & Thursdays from 6 - 9 p.m. 
• Location:  Buncombe County Sports Park, Field #8
• Fee:  $25 per person or $200 per team (includes shirts & awards at the end of the season) 
• Season:  April 8 - June 5 
• Registration:  January 15 through March 15, 2007 

League rules: you must have a least 12 players per team. Season will consist of 8 games and a league championship game with trophies for the winners.  For more information about the league contact Jay Nelson at 250-4269 or email him at jay.nelson@buncombecounty.org. 

Maggie B’s Wine & Specialty Store is hosting a  free Super Bowl Beer Tasting 5:30-7:30 p.m. on Friday, February 1.  They will have beers out perfect for any Super Bowl party.  Wear your favorite NFL team’s attire and you’ll also get a 10% discount.  Maggie B’s is located at 113 North Main Street.

Miya Gallery’s Valentine Invitational Exhibition begins Friday, February 1 and runs through March 28.  An opening reception will be held 6-9 p.m. on Friday, February 1.  Artists participating in the exhibition include Liz Summerfield, Scott Summerfield, Laura Sims, Kay Bonitz, Jennifer Robinson, Michael Hatch, Simone Wilson, Mimi Strang, K4 Glassart, Selena Glass, Scott Olson, Thais Wiener, Jennifer Jenkins, Kathleen Gibbs, Elizabeth Hake, Sarah Faulkner, Mary Timmer, Joanna Gollberg, Jason Janow, Nancy Flemming, Lou Anne Jordan, Frances Domingues, Greg Krolick, and Anne Rob.

Miya Gallery is located at 20 North Main Street.

Upcoming Classes and Workshops at The Essence Center™, located at 530 Upper Flat Creek Rd.  For more information or to register for any of the classes call Jennifer at 658-8198.

Marketing Skills Training for Body/Mind Conscious Business Owners
This workshop series is designed for people in the healing arts and sciences, which have great talent, but lack the skills necessary to create a successful practice or business. This workshop series is designed for people in the healing arts and sciences, who have great talent, but lack the skills necessary to create a successful practice or business. We will cover the following important topics: market research/target market development; marketing necessities; establishing yourself as an expert; media relations; online marketing; and community involvement. Two-Part Series, February 6th and February 13th, 6-9PM with Jonathan Poston - $120 per person.

Sacred Sensuality for Women
This workshop will teach people how to use the difficulties and joys that arise in their sexual and intimate relationships and interactions as doorways to deepen the love between them. It will help facilitate a deepening of their understanding and care for themselves, and their connection to the divine. The workshop offers the tools, information and practices, for individuals/couples in their exploration of sacred sensuality, finding deeper intimacy and increasing passionate communication and fulfillment. Saturday, February 9, 2008 with Rabbi Asherah, D. Div., M.S., LHT, LC 8AM-5PM, including lunch: $160.

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A Weaverville Zoning Board of Adjustments meeting has been scheduled for 7 p.m. Tuesday, January 29 at the Town Hall.  The lone item on the agenda is:

• Request for a variance on front yard set-back
  20 South College Street

Town Hall is located at 30 South Main Street.

Registration for the Spring 2008 session of Girls on the Run is going on now through February 11. Weaverville Elementary will be hosting a session this season 2:30-4:15 p.m. Wednesdays for girls in the 3rd-5th grades.  The spring session starts February 11 and will run for 15 weeks through the week of May 26th (there will not be a session during spring break week).

There are two ways to register:

1. Call Weaverville Elementary at 645-3127.  Ask if you can come by and pick up a registration form.
2. Download the registration form here and drop if off at Weaverville Elementary.

A little information about Girls on the Run from their website:

Girls on the Run is a national non-profit educational and running program for pre-adolescent girls (ages 8-11) that strengthens girls physically, emotionally, and socially in preparation to face the upcoming pressures of adolescence.

The 14-week program combines self-esteem enhancing life-lessons, discussions, and running games in an encouraging, girl-positive environment where girls can feel free to express themselves and build their confidence.

The goal of Girls on the Run is to empower girls early in their lives to find strength, courage and self-respect from within and draw upon it as they face the challenges of adolescence and adulthood.

For more information about the program, visit www.gotrwnc.org.

The regular meeting of the Weaverville Town Council is 7 p.m. Monday, January 28 at the Town Hall.  Here’s the agenda for this month’s meeting:

1. Call to Order.
2. Approval of Minutes of the December 17, 2008 Council Meeting.
3. Presentation of Town of Weaverville’s Comprehensive Annual Report.
4. Request from Carl L. McGalliard for a 2 lot Subdivision on Stoney Knob Road Pin # 9741.05-19-3151
5. Discussion of a Conditional Use Zoning District for Weaver Blvd.
6. Manager’s Report
7. Department Reports
   1. Police
   2. Fire
   3. Public Works
   4. Zoning
   5. Tax
8. Public Comments.
9. Closed Session to Confer with Legal Counsel as allowed for by NCGS 143-318.11 A (3) involving Weaverville Partners and the Town of Weaverville and NCGS 143-318.11 A (6).

It’s my understanding that #5 is about or at least includes the McPhail property.  Town Hall is located at 30 South Main Street. 

Chocolate lovers — this post is for you!  Weaverville native Regina Hensley recently started a chocolate lollipop business, Angel of Chocolate.  She sent me the following letter along with a photo flyer about her new business just in time for Valentine’s Day.  Note the last day to get your order in for the holiday is Friday, February 8.

Hi my name is Regina Hensley and I would like to introduce you to my new chocolate lollipop business: ”Angel of Chocolate”.  For years my daughter and I have hand molded chocolate lollipops for fun.  I finally decided why not try to market them.  Over the last year I have made numerous baskets and sold them to coworkers and friends.
 
The chocolate comes in a variety of flavors: milk, dark, white, white mint, and also in a great range of colors.  I have a vast collection of molds – Holidays, Sports, Flowers, Weddings, the list goes on.  If I do not have a particular mold I will try my best to find the perfect one. Arrangements are great for parties, anniversaries, showers, and holidays.
 
I am taking orders now for Valentine’s Day.  If you would be interested you can contact me at 230-1248 for additional information.  Last day for ordering is Friday, February 8.  I try not to duplicate so each lollipop arrangement is unique and different.  Prices start at $20 depending on the type of container and the pieces of candy.
 
I take great pride and enjoyment in everything that is created.  I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Sonopress is no more.  No, the company hasn’t up and left town, but they have changed their name to arvato digital services LLC, according to this article in the Asheville Citizen-Times. No personnel changes are planned.

Joyful Noise Community Music & Arts Center begins their latest session of dance classes Monday, January 28.  Classes are held at 30 Alabama Avenue.  Here are the current offerings:

• Beginning clogging (ages 5-11) from 6-7 p.m
• Beginning Irish Step dance (ages 8-adult) from 7-8 p.m
• Beginning clogging (ages 12-adult) from 8-9 p.m.

Classes are $12/class if you pre-register for the session, or $15/class if you do not want to register for the entire class session, which lasts through Memorial Day.  To register or for more information, contact instructor Heidi Kulas at cloggerina@charter.net or (410) 212-3215.

Maggie B’s Wine & Specialty Store is trying again.  Last week they didn’t have the Uruguay wines out to taste because of the weather, but this week they say they will.  Uruguayan Wine Tasting is 3:30-5:30 p.m. on Saturday, January 26.  They’ll be tasting the following wines:

• Bodegones Sauvignon Blanc
• Don Adelio Chardonnay
• Bodegones Tannat
• Bodegones Tannat/Shiraz
• Don Adelio Cabernet Franc

Maggie B’s is located at 113 North Main Street.

The Weaverville Tribune, in response to a couple big stories which happened recently, has added a Breaking News page to their website.  Currently there isn’t any news to report, but the next time something big happens in Weaverville on a Friday afternoon, you won’t have to wait until the next Thursday to get the story.

The Tribune also has old editions of the paper available in pdf format in the Archives section of the site.   If you need an extra copy of an old story you can find it there.  They currently have all papers through the end of 2007 available.