Grovemont Park
Swannanoa, NC
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Major Makeover Planned for  Grovemont Park Playground

The playground at Grovemont Park, adjacent to the Swannanoa Library, was constructed in 1999-2000 through a major fundraising and volunteer labor effort involving scores of Swannanoa residents. The project was coordinated by two local non-profits, the Friends of the Swannanoa Library, and the Swannanoa Community Council.

The playground and surrounding park have been enjoyed by literally thousands of families in the community for the past 16+
years. But after all those years of service, the playground is showing its age and is in need of an overhaul. An effort to completely replace the protective mulch and make other
repairs and improvements is in the planning stages. A generous grant from Buncombe County Parks & Recreation will help with some of the expenses, but more funding, materials,
planning, and labor are needed. 

The bulk of the community workdays will occur in early
March (stay tuned for updates as dates and details are finalized), and will require lots of volunteer labor for removing and spreading mulch, construction of timber planting beds, building and restoring walking paths, graffiti removal, and much more. Additional funding
and in-kind donations are also needed, along with ready-to-eat food for hungry volunteers.

If you're interested in volunteering time, or making an in-kind contribution of materials, food, etc., please contact George Scott at 828-779-7455 or sgss108@gmail.com. 

If you're interested in making a financial contribution, please send a check to Swannanoa Community Council, PO Box 1008, Swannanoa, NC, and write "Playground Project" in the memo line.

Thank you for your support in restoring this community gem!

The Community Works When We Work Together

CATCH THE HOLIDAY SPIRIT AT SWANNANOA WINTERFEST

Take a break from holiday preparations and enjoy the spirit of the season at Swannanoa Winterfest, a unique community celebration that brings a taste of Old Europe to the Swannanoa Valley. This free event takes place in Grovemont Square (adjacent to the Swannanoa Library, 101 West Charleston Ave.), on Saturday, December 17th, from 3 - 8 pm.

Modeled on the traditional European holiday markets, the Swannanoa Winterfest will feature a variety of artisans and vendors selling holiday-themed items under tents decked with festive lights. Attendees can warm their hands over a fire pit, while enjoying the delicious food, holiday treats, and hot drinks that will be available for purchase. Musical entertainment, caroling, and holiday lights will fill Grovemont Square with the sounds and sights of the season. There will be activities for the kids, too, including a visit from Olaf the Snowman. Bring the whole family and enjoy the holiday festivities with your friends and neighbors!

Festival-goers can join in the spirit of the holiday by bringing nonperishables or monetary donations to support the Healthy Food & Fund Drive sponsored by local nonprofit Bounty & Soul.

The Swannanoa Winterfest is a gift to the community, brought to you by the Swannanoa Community Council, Friends and Neighbors of Swannanoa (FANS), and the Friends of the Swannanoa Library. The library’s huge used book sale, located in the building’s basement, will be open throughout the event.

There are a few vendor spaces still available. Interested Winterfest vendors can contact Vendor Coordinator, Marco Rozenbroek, at 305-495-2666. For more information about Swannanoa Winterfest, please call the Swannanoa Library at 828-250-6486

Sadie Simpson