Block Party in Downtown Waynesville, NC

It was a big time last night in the mountains of Waynesville! The early evening was enjoyed by car admirers and amblers of all ages and as darkness fell, the crowd expanded and our wild dancers cut loose! The music was great, our shops--as usual--were a joy to browse and the cool evening temperature made for very pleasant wandering. (I'm just getting to know my Palm Pre phone camera and am finding it pretty basic... not my best choice for this event!)
The next Saturday Block Party is September 4th, 2010, but there are street dances and other events going on all summer. See the schedule here:  See ya this Friday at "Art After Dark"!

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Who's Going to the Block Party In Waynesville Tonight???

http://www.downtownwaynesville.com/calendar.html

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For Sale in Maggie Valley, NC: Home with Gorgeous Mountain View and Tumbling Creek!

Video Tour of Property:

This gorgeous western NC home is located in a wonderful Smoky Mountain neighborhood just 15 minutes from Waynesville, 45 minutes from Asheville, and 5 minutes from the Maggie Valley Club Golf Course. For property details, see www.45KingsRdg.info

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Does It Work? Kevin Costner's Amazing Oil-Cleaning Machine

from "The Human Condition Blog" by Ian Yarett

Kevin Costner has a machine that he says could help clean up the massive oil slick from the ongoing spill in the gulf. Developed with the help of his scientist brother, Dan Costner, the device uses centrifugal force to separate oil from water... Read Full story

 

 

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Kevin Costner May Hold Key to Oil Spill Cleanup... GO Kev!!! You ROCK!!!

The actor has invested 15 years and $24 million in a cleanup system involving centrifugal oil separators. BP and the Coast Guard plan to test six of the machines on the spill next week.

By Louis Sahagun, Los Angeles Times
May 21 2010

The " Kevin Costner solution" to the worsening oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico may actually work, and none too soon for the president of Plaquemines Parish.

The complete article can be viewed at:
http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/la-na-oil-spill-hollywood-2010...

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It Was a Perfect Day for The Whole Bloomin' Thing!

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In contrast to last year's deluge, it was a picture perfect day for the 8th Annual Festival in Waynesville's historic Frog Level today. I did my herb garden shopping, bringing home cinnamon basil (which I bought last year and loved) along with Greek oregano, orange thyme, dill, garlic chives, rosemary and Italian parsley. I was not able to find Cuban oregano, which I discovered last year--a beautiful plant with fleshy succulent leaves. So, will have to keep looking for that one...

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Hot Off The Press: The Whole Bloomin' Thing Spring Festival, Waynesville NC

 

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Rikki Tikki Tees is proud to be a sponsor of the Whole Bloomin' Thing again this year! This Saturday is a great time to head down to Frog Level in Waynesville, NC to enjoy the 8th annual spring festival, offering plants, herbs, flowers and nature-inspired handicrafts, demonstrations, as well as the music of some of the best local talent. Pick up a t-shirt while you're there! 

 

More info and all the details at the Mountaineer.

 

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Pending Home Sales on the Upswing?

 (Info about the house above)

Signed contracts were up by 5.3% in March, which is  a 21.1% increase over last year's numbers for the month of March. Additionally, that is an 8.3% improvement over February of this year. Is this due to the end of the tax credit? What percentage of signed contracts will actually close? Stay tuned.... (For more info see link below)

 http://rismedia.com/2010-05-04/pending-home-sales-on-an-upswing/

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RE/MAX Mountain Realty • West Waynesville Branch

1904 South Main St • Waynesville, NC  28786

Office Phone: 828.564.9393

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Current Homes for Sale on Golf Courses in Haywood County, NC

Here is a link to all active MLS listings of homes which are located on one of several beautiful golf courses in the Waynesville /Maggie Valley/Lake Junaluska area. (This link will expire in 7 days.)   http://www.wncrmls.com/wnc/maildoc/sd_AAAa006r920100501130533.html

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