The Reynolds Mountain home of Ron and Nancy Edgerton is featured in this month's issue of Carolina Home + Garden. Designed by Samsel Architects, the home is a stunning tribute to Arts & Crafts architecture in the style of Greene & Greene.

As true patrons of local arts and non-profit organizations, the Edgertons often host fundraising and awareness raising events in their home. The article also highlights the use of green building techniques, local building materials, geo-thermal heating and cooling and Energy Star appliances.

Sharon and Ted Kotler and their modern-meets-mountain home are featured in the September issue of the Laurel of Asheville magazine. A beautiful photo spread accompanies the article, which toutsthe couple's understanding of "thoughtful design" and working relationship with their architect, designer and local crafts community.

original story by Tina M. Wolfe|photos by Paul M. Howey

Each year, the Woodfin Police Department organizes a drive to provide school supplies and back-to-school clothing and shoes for area students in need. This year, Reynolds Mountain residents Tom and Lee Chapman hosted an open house, collecting supplies and raising money to augment the Town's efforts. The result was an overwhelming success. Back-to-school donations filled an SUV and the Chapmans collected $1100 to be used to help fund the free lunch program. Thanks to the Woodfin Police Department and the generosity of people like the Chapmans and their neighbors at Reynolds Mountain, dozens of children in Woodfin will have the tools and clothing they need to start a successful new school year.

CarePartners new North Clinic is open for business in a brand new facility in Reynolds Village, located at 40 North Merrimon Avenue on the third floor (above the new Neighborhood YMCA at Woodfin.)

"We are very pleased with our new space. We look forward to the partnership with the YMCA and promoting wellness in this community." Edwin Gerrits, North Clinic Manager

The clinic provides physical and occupational therapy services. There is a walk-in clinic as well as vestibular rehabilitation.

On Wednesday, September 9th from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., the clinic will host an Open House. Light refreshments will be served and CarePartners therapists will be on hand to meet the public. For more information call (828) 281-0754.

The YMCA of Western North Carolina is hosting Bagels and Banter, presented by Crescent PPO, with the Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce at the new Neighborhood YMCA at Woodfin in Reynolds Village on Thursday, July 30 from 8-9am. This event was formerly known as Doughnuts and Dialogue.
This is your chance to see the new Neighborhood YMCA at Woodfin and enjoy a quick and healthy breakfast. Leah McGrath, the Ingles dietitian, will discuss healthy meal ideas, and will be presenting with Mayor Terry Bellamy during the breakfast.

Bagels and Banter provides an opportunity for the YMCA to showcase the community-building work Pioneering Healthier Community Committees are doing in the Asheville area. Attendees will learn about a variety of groups including schools, businesses, and local government that are involved in making Asheville a healthier place to live, work, and play.

Check the website for additional event details www.ymcawnc.org. Bagels and Banter is free for Chamber members and just $10 (cash or check) for non-members. For more information, contact Kristen Weaver, director of association wellness, at (828) 210-9658 or kweaver@ymcawnc.org.

Parks and Recreation Magazine shined a light on Woodfin's renovation of the Roy Pope Memorial Park two years ago. The article, entitled "Playgrounds Revived," also mentioned similar projects in Atlanta and Richmond, Virginia. Roy Pope Memorial Park was renovated in part with contributions to the Avery King Foundation and includes a special Avery's Little Corner playground.

The park is located at 90 Elk Mountain Road, behind the Woodfin Town Hall is open 7 days a week from 5:00am to 10:00pm.

Reynolds Mountain Communities CEO Kirk Boone (pictured left) introduced Woodfin Mayor Jerry Vehaun last Friday, who was among a number of politicians, business and community leaders and local citizens attending the Neighborhood YMCA at Woodfin ribbon cutting ceremony. On hand were Asheville Mayor Terry Bellamy, State Representatives Susan Fisher and Bruce Goforth, Asheville Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Richard Lutovsky, YMCA CEO Paul Vest, YMCA VP of Operations John Mikos, YMCA Board Member Bob Roberts, and dozens of others. After a series of introductions, Mayor Vehaun, assisted by Representative Susan Fisher, used an enormous pair of scissors to cut a ceremonial ribbon, marking the official opening of the Neighborhood YMCA at Woodfin.