What are you up to?
What are you and your circle doing to lift up, support, inform your community and/or to fight back against the criminal enterprise squatting on our federal government? Please share with us so we can include that in future newsletters. Sometimes knowing of the littlest things being done by your neighbors can help lighten the load someone may be carrying or give others the courage or push to do something themselves. Often, knowing you’re not the only one that cares about a particular issue is enough to move someone to act. Let us also know if you’d like your name shared.
Upcoming events
Postcard Posse meeting May 19th
Postcard Posse at First Baptist Burnsville, Tuesdays at 10:30 in the fellowship hall. Anyone is invited. Email [email protected] with questions.
Bi-weekly demonstrations – Next one is May 22 in Burnsville
You can park at the Town Center, around the square or on the south side of the “bypass” (highway). We’ll send out the primary topic Wed before the popup.
Gather on the north side of the highway and we’ll spread out as more people arrive.
It’s getting warmer so bring water and stay hydrated. Consider bringing an umbrella or hat for shade.
MCAR adoption event – May 30
We are looking for volunteers to help with a special pop-up adoption event at Asheville Humane Society on Friday, May 30th from 11:00 AM–3:00 PM!
We would love your help making this event a success by assisting with transportation, handling animals, talking with potential adopters, and supporting the event throughout the day. Transportation and lunch will be provided.
Most importantly, we would love to see your smiling face there!
If you are available and would like to volunteer, please send an email to [email protected] to let us know.
De-Flocking Yancey – June 8
We’ve spoken to the Mitchell commissioners. Now it’s time to talk to Yancey. At the next Yancey Commissioners meeting at 6:30pm on June 8 we plan on presenting signed petitions and speaking during the citizen input period about the need for more transparency regarding the use of Flock cameras in Yancey. If you can make it out to show support for this effort, please do.
Our “FLOCK Cameras in Yancey County” petition needs all the signatures we can get. If you live in Yancey, do business in Yancey or just drive through Yancey, you may be affected by Flock recording your comings and goings.
Look for the petitions at local businesses around Burnsville or download the pdf (link below) and send your signature page to us. You can also print out a copy of a petition for your friends to sign, and then return. Contact: [email protected]
Go here to see the petition and background material, including several videos that go into great detail on the problems with Flock.
Meeting location: 110 Town Square, Burnsville, NC 28714 [map link]
79th Annual Rhododendron Festival Craft Fair – June 19-20
Bowman Football Field, Bakersville, NC 28705
Noon to 5:00 p.m. on June 19, 2026 (Volunteers Needed)
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on June 20, 2026
The Mitchell Democrats could use volunteers to help man their booth. Email [email protected] to volunteer
Pridefest – Pride In Every Holler – June 27
JUNE 27, 1PM – 6PM, 2026
PENLAND SCHOOL OF CRAFT, NORTHLIGHT BUILDING
https://www.mypridenc.org/pridefest-2026
Join MY Pride for PrideFest 2026: Pride in Every Holler, a joyful, in-person celebration of LGBTQIA+ community, creativity, and belonging in the mountains of Western North Carolina.
The Mitchell Democrats could use volunteers to help man their booth. Email [email protected] to volunteer
Other stuff
Sorry, this week there’s just “Stuff”.