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

Groovin' Summer Concert Series: 2022

20th ANNUAL GROOVIN' ON GROVEMONT SUMMER CONCERT SERIES

A free-admission outdoor concert series benefiting two Swannanoa nonprofit organizations: The Friends of the Swannanoa Library and the Swannanoa Community Council.

WHEN: Tuesdays, July 12, July 26, and August 9, 2022 - Festivities start at 6:00 pm each evening

WHERE: Grovemont Park, adjacent to the Swannanoa Library, 101 West Charleston Ave, Swannanoa, NC, 28778

DETAILS: Groovin' on Grovemont, Swannanoa's popular outdoor summer concert series, is returning to Grovemont Park for its twentieth year, with a full schedule of music and family fun on three Tuesday evenings, July 12, July 26 and August 9. Bring a blanket or lawn chair, and come enjoy these free family-friendly evenings of great music and food! Grovemont Park is located adjacent to the Swannanoa Library, 101 West Charleston Avenue.

This year's Groovin' will include a delicious selection of freshly prepared foods, including smoked chicken, Southern BBQ pork, tempeh with peppers and onions, heirloom tomato-basil salad, watermelon, and plenty of other offerings to tempt your appetite. Vegan and gluten-free options will be available, as well as kid-sized portions.

As always, 100% of the proceeds — every last penny — will go to the Swannanoa Community Council and Friends of The Swannanoa Library for the benefit of all those who use and enjoy Grovemont Park & Playground.

The Friends of the Swannanoa Library and the Swannanoa Community Council would like to thank the more than 30 business and individual sponsors of the event, and in particular, the Diamond level sponsors, who provide underwriter support for the event: Quility, Lucid Lending, Rooter King, and Carol Groben & Doug Lebbon

Allen Dye, chair of the Swannanoa Community Council says “We are absolutely thrilled to bring the 20th season of the Groovin’ concert series to the Grovemont Park this summer! We have exciting music and delicious food lined-up that we think the community will enjoy.”

Entertainment and food schedule:

Tues., 7/12/2022 - Abby Bryant & the Echoes: Vintage-inspired Americana and soul rock, led by vocalist Abby Bryant, a music minister's daughter turned fierce frontwoman. abbybryantandtheechoes.com

Tues., 7/26/2022 - Drayton & the Dreamboats: A mix of swing tunes, Latin numbers, and vocal ballads from the golden age of radio, led by vocalist and violin virtuoso Drayton Aldridge. draytonandthedreamboats.com

Tues., 8/9/22 - BoogiTherapi: A blend of high energy dance covers and funky soulful originals, headed by frontman Ryan Barber. Put on your dancing shoes! facebook.com/boogitherapiavl

Bonus feature during every concert: GIANT USED BOOK SALE from 5 - 8:30 p.m. in the basement of the Swannanoa Library, adjacent to the park, at 101 West Charleston Avenue. Come check out the newly-remodeled book sale space. Thousands of great books at unbelievably low prices!

Sponsorships, donations, and volunteers are always welcome and encouraged -- If you would like to support Groovin' on Grovemont through a sponsorship or donation, or as a volunteer, please call (828)250-6486 or visit www.GrovemontPark.org, where you can make a contribution via PayPal or credit/debit card.

Checks can be made out to “Swannanoa Community Council” and mailed to: Swannanoa Community Council PO Box 1008 Swannanoa, NC

Note: Donations are tax-deductible About the nonprofits: The Swannanoa Community Council (SCC) operates Grovemont Park & Playground and provides the facility that houses the Swannanoa Branch Library. Friends of the Swannanoa Library (FOTSL) supports the library and library programming and partners with SCC in the upkeep of the facilities and park.

Sadie Simpson