Telco Community Credit Union has opened a branch in Weaverville at 99 Weaver Blvd. (on the East end of the Weaverville Plaza).  According to their website, you are eligible for membership if:

(1) you live, work, worship or go to school in Buncombe, Burke, Catawba, Caldwell or Henderson county; (2) if you are employed by an existing Select Employee Group in a county outside our 5-county community charter coverage area; or (3) if an immediate family member entitles you to membership. Once eligibility is established and a membership share account is opened with a deposit of $5 or more, you have become a member of a unique financial cooperative. Your membership entitles you to many benefits including participating in the democratic process of electing directors at the Credit Union’s Annual Meeting.

Lobby hours at the Weaverville location are:

• Monday-Thursday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (closed 1-2 p.m. for lunch)
• Friday: 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. (closed 1-2 p.m. for lunch)

They will be hosting an Open House 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on Friday, January 25, with music provided from 1-4 p.m.  Food and non-alcoholic drinks will be available most of the day, they’ll have drawings for gifts throughout the day as well as a chance to win a $250 gift certificate.  They’ll also be running a special promotion on CD’s of 4.75 APY, with only a $500 minimum. 

North Star Diner has posted new hours on their front door:

Monday-Thursday: 7:30 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Friday: 7:30 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Sunday: 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.

I understand they are not offering live music on Fridays and Saturdays right now. No word yet if they will bring it back in the Spring.

Maggie B’s Wine & Specialty Store has new hours for the winter months.  They started Tuesday, January 8:

• Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
• Friday & Saturday: 10 a.m.-7:30 p.m.

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

Sherrye at Bee & Thistle tells me she has brought in a collection of folk art snakes crafted by famed Madison County folk artist Don Price (1924-2004).  I don’t know if folk art snakes are considered a good stocking stuffer, but stop by and take a look.  Bee & Thistle is located at 55 North Main Street.

Beginning November 19, Ace Hardware will be open a little longer.  Their new hours:

Monday - Friday:  8 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Saturday:  8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Sunday:  10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Ace Hardware is located at 61 Weaver Boulevard.

Preservation Hall has received another shipment of great doors from North East this week, and will have an inventory reduction sale on all doors through the end of the year.  They sent photos of a few of the new doors they’ve received, but there’s more to be found at the store.

If you want to check out their new shipment, stop by within the next few days, or you’ll have to wait a week.  They will be closed Sunday, November 18 - Monday, November 26 for the Thanksgiving holiday.  Darcy asked me to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving from the Willis family. 

Here’s an online Weaverville business I learned about just recently: The Green Robin.  The Green Robin is dedicated to “helping you live a greener life”.  The site was launched in the Spring, and is owned and operated by Weaverville resident Robin Payne.

According to the website, they offer luxury organic cotton bed and bath linens, organic clothing and toys for baby,  organic and all natural personal and baby care items and home cleaning products.  Their goal is to provide healthy alternatives to everyday items so you can create a greener life for yourself and your family.  Coyuchi, John Masters Organics, and High Desert Naturals are among the organic brand names they carry.

Robin says she will be teaching a Green Living 101 course at A-B Tech in January.  Also beginning in the New Year, she will offer Green Home Consulting. This healthy home audit will encompass your entire dwelling; working to detoxify the house, identify potential health hazards, and bring a greener home to life room by room.

Along with the store, class, and consulting, Payne also writes a blog, The Robin’s Nest, which provides organic news and green living tips.

Preservation Hall has published the Fall edition of their “What’s New” section.  A big thanks to them for the mention.

So what is new at Preservation Hall?  According to Darcy: another shipment of doors, reduced prices, and a building addition scheduled for the spring.  Also of importance: they’ve changed their weekday hours. They’re now open 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on Saturdays. 

Weaverville Pet Pantry, a new, locally-owned pet supply store, is opening in Weaverville next month!

The store will carry natural and organic pet foods, homeopathic and herbal remedies, supplies, accessories, toys and gifts. They tell me that although they will not be carrying horse supplies in the store, they will be an authorized dealer for Weaver Leather, an American company which uses American leather to make bridles and other horse supplies, so they’ll be able to special order those items for you. They’ll also accommodate special orders.

Other plans for the store include a community resource reading room, where materials will be available for education about foods and other relevant topics. Future plans for the community room include talks by trainers and vets, pet photography and other special events.

Although they do not have a specific grand opening date scheduled just yet, they plan to be open in time for Thanksgiving, and Irene tells me they have ordered Thanksgiving themed quinoa dog biscuits for the occasion.

Weaverville Pet Pantry will be located at 10 Garrison Branch Road, Suite 3, on the southwest corner of the 25/70-Monticello Road intersection. Owners Irene and Russ invite people and their pets to stop by while they continue to get things in order for their approaching opening day.

  
Bee & Thistle Interiors on Main Street has a few new additions:  a flock of swans crafted by Mason & Sis. Their swans were featured in the HGTV Dream Home at Lake Lure.

If swans aren’t your thing, the shop now seriously tempts your sweet tooth with Jelly Belly jelly beans and handmade chocolates and truffles.

Bee & Thistle Interiors is located at 55 North Main Street.  They’re open Tuesday - Saturday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Just saw that Blue Mountain Pizza is now offering catering services for lunch, pledging to bring the same quality food and attention to service they provide to their restaurant diners.  Here’s their official announcement:

Blue Mountain Pizza is proud to announce a growth opportunity for our restaurant.

Blue Mountain Pizza is now Blue Mountain Pizza and Catering.

As time goes by you will gradually see our logo change as we ease into this new line of business.

Starting immediately we are offering our services to cater your office lunches, bringing the quality food and attention to service you have come to expect at Blue Mountain.

Be it our pastas, garlic knots or salads, we are prepared to work with you on developing a menu that meets your needs.

For additional information, please see one of our Managers (Matt, Rose, or Mike).

Sunnyside Cafe, located at 18 North Main Street, has reopened with former owners Jack and Patty back at the helm. I know I’m one of many who is happy to see them back at the restaurant, which was one of my favorites (not just in this area, but in the entire U.S.).  Welcome back, Jack and Patty!

A few things to note: they have a new phone number, 658-3338, as well as new hours:

Lunch: Monday - Friday, 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Dinner: Wednesday - Friday, 5:30 - 9:00 p.m.
Private Parties on Saturday

Preservation Hall has updated the What’s New section of their website. They have a number of new items they’re showing off, including doors, windows and pavers. Check out their website or stop by by the store and take a look. They’re open Tuesdays - Saturdays.