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Upcoming events

    • 04/18/2024
    • 10:00 AM
    • 04/27/2024
    • 1:00 PM
    • Various
    • 12

    Our home here in the southern Blue Ridge is one of the most biologically diverse ecoregions in the world, containing an abundance of different wildflower species. The wildflowers that bloom in the spring, before the trees leaf-out, are called “spring ephemerals” and are most beautiful.  Join us for a hike where you will learn the habitats and identity of these wonderful natural neighbors. 

    Long-time Haw Creek resident Bernard Arghiere is offering 4 opportunities to hike and learn about the local wildflowers. Participation is limited to 12 people per hike, so register today for one of these educational hikes.

    Masters Park to Haw Creek Overlook*

    This will be about a 2.5 mile hike roundtrip, starting at the Masters Park parking lot on Maple Drive parking and hiking through Masters Park up to the Mountains-to-Sea and the “overlook” rock area.  View all of the wildflowers seen on this trail. This hike will be offered twice: 

    Thursday, April 18th - 10:00 am    Register Here

    Friday, April 19th -  10:00 am        Register Here

    Mountains-to-Sea Trail to Tanbark Ridge Overlook* 

    This will be about a 3.5 mile hike one-way (we will carpool and shuttle back to the starting point). The hike will start at the Mountains-to-Sea Trail above Sondley, hiking north on the trail until reaching the Tanbark Ridge overlook on the Blue Ridge Parkway. This hike promises to provide some spectacular diversity of wildflower species – last year there were over 75 different flowering species on this route, including three different native orchids. This hike will be offered twice: 

    Friday, April  26th - 10:00 am    Register Here

    Saturday, April 27th - 10:00 am  Register here

    *Please note the following information for all hikes:

    • All the hikes require some fitness, as there is significant climbing and rough terrain.
    • Please dress appropriately and bring your own water bottle. 
    • These events are free but you must register so that we can contact you. 
    • In the event the weather takes a turn for the worse, we will send an email by 9:00 pm the night before postponing the hike. 
    • Participation is limited to 12 people per hike.

    Meet your Guide

    Bernie has been studying wildflowers for over 30 years.  He completed the Blue Ridge Naturalist program at the NC Arboretum in 2013, and has taught as an instructor at the UNC-Asheville Lifelong Learning Institute since 2006. Bernie is a board member of the Botanical Gardens at Asheville and has served for 9 years on the Board of Trustees for the North Carolina Chapter of The Nature Conservancy.

    • 04/20/2024
    • 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
    • Charlie Bullman Park, 719 New Haw Creek Road

    The Haw Creek Community Association is hosting our first-ever 5k race, the Haw Creek Hustle, on Saturday, April 20. Join us at Charlie Bullman Park for a celebratory fun run, a timed 5k race, and the post-race celebration. This event is intended to bring the community together, not just to hustle, but also to socialize with neighbors, meet new friends, enjoy some fresh air, and make lasting memories.

    HCCA is working with Glory Hound Events to ensure a fun and successful event. They are handling registration and all race information is available on their Haw Creek Hustle page.

    The race fees are as follows and you should register online asap to take advantage of the early-bird discount.

    ~ March 1-31: 5K $35, Fun Run $10

    ~ April 1 thru race day: 5K $40, Fun Run $10

    If you'd like to support this community event but don't feel like participating in the race, you can make a donation instead. All the event proceeds will go to HCCA and support our work in the community.

    All 5K runners will receive a custom race shirt. Fun runners will receive a fun prize at the finish line. Water and light snacks will be provided near the finish line. Please bring your own water bottle to fill to minimize environmental impact

    The awards ceremony for the 5K race will take place at approximately 10:15 am near the finish area. Special prizes will be presented to the top three overall male and female and top masters (40 and over) male and female. Awards will be given to the top 3 male and female finishers in various age groups, including 12 and under.

    A race like this doesn’t happen without volunteers. If you would like to be part of this event and be there for the runners and walkers, please sign up for one of the available spots.


    • 05/04/2024
    • 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
    • Groce UMC, 954 Tunnel Road
    Register

    Spring is here! It's time to clean out your closets, garage or attic and join our multi-family community-wide yard sale. As we know, one neighbor's trash is another neighbor's treasure.

    Plan ahead and reserve your spot at Groce UMC for the spring yard sale on Saturday, May 4th from 8 am to 1 pm. Sponsored by the Haw Creek Community Association, vendor/seller spots are $15 (two adjoining spots are $30). Register online to reserve your space (each spot is 9' by 18'). 

    Free admission and parking for shoppers. Homemade baked goods for sale to benefit HCCA. Rain or shine event. 

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