Buladean Community Resource Center

10/11/2026

We just wanted to let you all know that we have a lot of supporters out there! We’ve received so many calls and texts from people and organizations near and far checking on Buladean. It really means a lot to know how many people care about our little community! ♥️♥️♥️ Feel the love, y'all.

10/11/2026

There's only 1 spot left.♥️

🎨 Barn Quilt Workshop at the Buladean Community Center!

This is going to be such a fun one! Join The Bougie Brush and create your own 36-inch barn quilt, with 15 beautiful designs to choose from! ❤️

📅 Saturday, November 7th
⏰ 11 AM–5 PM
💲 $125
➡️ $62.50 reserves your seat, with the balance due at class.
👩‍🎨 Limited to only 12 participants!

Your prepped exterior board, design, tape, paint, brushes, and instruction are all included. Just choose your favorite design by letter when you register!

⚠️ Design choice and deposit are due by October 16.
On 10/19, all registrants will receive an email with available color choices.

Register here:
https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/476w8c5/lp/f5fa6ea8-0640-4bc2-94bf-8f5132108f7b

Which one would you pick? We’re having a hard time choosing!

10/10/2026

MORE EXCITING ADDITIONS TO OUR RESILIENCE FESTIVAL!

If you're an organization interested in joining us for the day's festivities, please reach out! We'd love to have you participate!

Appalachian Navy will be joining us for 20-pound propane tank exchanges, limit 2 per household! Beacon Network will be providing native plant and tree giveaways! Plus, we'll have a free catered lunch, emergency preparedness demonstrations and free raffles featuring generators, heaters, dehumidifiers, and more!

Join us Saturday, October 17, at the Buladean Community Center for a full day of activities!

👟 9:30 AM – STRONGER THAN THE STORM 5K

* FREE Kids' 50-Yard Dash at 9:30 AM
* 5K Run/Walk at 10 AM
* Costumes encouraged! All abilities welcome!
* FREE SPIbelts for the first 35 registered runners to check in!

Register: https://runsignup.com/Race/Register/?eventId=1196494&raceId=212633

🍂 12–2 PM – RESILIENCE FESTIVAL

Presented by Buladean Community Center, Blue Ridge Public Radio, and Grist!

* FREE catered lunch!
* FREE native plant and tree giveaways by Beacon Network!
* Propane tank exchanges by Appalachian Navy
* Emergency preparedness demonstrations and community resources
* Raffles for generators, heaters, dehumidifiers, emergency supplies, and more!
* 1 PM – Resilience Roundtable
* 1:30 PM – Emergency Preparedness Raffle

2–6 PM – FREE EMERGENCY RADIO WORKSHOP

Learn to communicate when cell service and internet fail! FREE radios available for participants!

Register: https://forms.gle/PzTKtmU2xkmT4K6n7

PLUS! Mitchell County LTRG will be selling raffle tickets for a STIHL leaf blower, gift certificates, and more! $5 each or 5 for $20.

Buladean Community Center
12190 NC-226, Bakersville, NC

Come enjoy great food, fun activities, valuable resources, and a day celebrating our community's strength and resilience!

PLEASE SHARE AND HELP US SPREAD THE WORD!

10/10/2026

BIRD WEEK WITH THE BULADEAN BRAVES!

We're a little behind sharing pictures, but these were too good not to share!

The week before last, our Buladean Braves spent the week learning all about our feathered friends! From exploring the wonderful world of birds to getting creative with hands-on activities, our Braves had a great time learning while having fun!

We love watching their curiosity, creativity, and friendships grow each week.

Here's a little peek at Bird Week with our Braves!

👉 Register here:
https://forms.gle/ShYC99gZbZMe1NVd6

10/10/2026

We got a report from some folks up near the border that the anemometer on Iron Mountain recorded wind gusts of 61 mph last night! Hopefully, everyone's trees stayed upright and there was no damage.

10/09/2026

Only 2 spots left! If you’ve been on the fence, now’s the time to jump off and grab your spot!
:)

🎨 Barn Quilt Workshop at the Buladean Community Center!

This is going to be such a fun one! Join The Bougie Brush and create your own 36-inch barn quilt, with 15 beautiful designs to choose from! ❤️

📅 Saturday, November 7th
⏰ 11 AM–5 PM
💲 $125
➡️ $62.50 reserves your seat, with the balance due at class.
👩‍🎨 Limited to only 12 participants!

Your prepped exterior board, design, tape, paint, brushes, and instruction are all included. Just choose your favorite design by letter when you register!

⚠️ Design choice and deposit are due by October 16.
On 10/19, all registrants will receive an email with available color choices.

Register here:
https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/476w8c5/lp/f5fa6ea8-0640-4bc2-94bf-8f5132108f7b

Which one would you pick? We’re having a hard time choosing!

10/09/2026

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED ACROSS MITCHELL COUNTY!

Hilloween Inc. is bringing the magic of reading to local Halloween celebrations, and we need volunteers to help put FREE books into the hands of children!

This is a wonderful opportunity for Mitchell High School students and community members to get involved, give back, and have some Halloween fun!

BULADEAN TRUNK or TREAT
Saturday, October 31 | 6–8 PM
Buladean Community Center
12190 NC-226, Bakersville
Contact: Jen Graff
530-521-6053
[email protected]

MAYLAND'S SPOOKTACULAR
Thursday, October 22 | 5–7 PM
Mayland Community College, Spruce Pine
Contact: Brooke Burleson
mailto:[email protected]

BAKERSVILLE HALLOWEEN SAFE CIRCLE
Friday, October 30 | 5:30–7 PM
Laurel & Mitchell Avenue, Bakersville
Contact: Melinda Boyd
828-688-2511 | mailto:[email protected]

SPRUCE PINE FAMILY HALLOWEEN
Saturday, October 31 | 5–7 PM
Oak Avenue & Locust Street, Spruce Pine
Contact: Fereby Cochar
mailto:[email protected]

Hilloween generously provides the books. We just need helping hands to distribute them!

Interested in volunteering? Reach out directly to the contact listed for your preferred event.

Learn more: https://www.hilloweennc.org/events

A big thank-you to Chandler Arnold, Gina Phillips, and Hilloween Inc. for continuing to promote literacy and bring smiles to children throughout Mitchell County!

A full listing of our 2026 Hilloween events.

10/09/2026

DID YOU KNOW WE HAVE A BOOK LENDING LIBRARY?

Tucked away in our comfortable Game Room at the Buladean Community Center is a little hidden gem!

Our book lending library runs entirely on the honor system. No checkout, no due dates, no hassle!

Take a book home, read it in our cozy Game Room, bring it back, or leave a book for someone else to enjoy. It's that simple!

Stop by, browse the shelves, and enjoy this welcoming space!

And don't forget! The Bookmobile will be here TODAY from 1–2 PM!

12190 N 226 Hwy.
Bakersville NC 28705

10/08/2026

Join us Saturday, October 17, at the Buladean Community Center for a full day of activities!

👟 STRONGER THAN THE STORM 5K

Presented by The Buladean Community Fitness Center

* FREE Kids' 50-Yard Dash at 9:30 AM
* Main 5K Run/Walk at 10 AM
* All abilities welcome! Costumes encouraged!
* FREE SPIbelts for the first 35 registered runners to check in!

⭐️ 5K Registration:
https://runsignup.com/Race/Register/?eventId=1196494&raceId=212633

🍂 12–2 PM – RESILIENCE FESTIVAL

Presented by The Buladean Community Center, Blue Ridge Public Radio, and Grist!

* FREE CATERED LUNCH!
* FREE TREE GIVEAWAY & NATIVE PLANTS!
* RAFFLES featuring dehumidifiers, heaters, emergency supplies, and all kinds of other prizes!
* Community resources, local organizations, and emergency preparedness information
* 1 PM – Resilience Roundtable
* 1:30 PM – Emergency Preparedness Raffle

📻 2–6 PM – FREE EMERGENCY RADIO WORKSHOP

Presented by The STEM Amateur Radio Club, led by Vicki Carnes

Learn how to communicate when cell phones and internet service fail! Participants can receive a FREE RADIO or bring their own!

⭐️ Register here:
https://forms.gle/PzTKtmU2xkmT4K6n7

PLUS! Mitchell County LTRG will be selling fundraising raffle tickets for a STIHL leaf blower, gift certificates, and more! $5 each or 5 for $20.

Buladean Community Center
12190 NC-226, Bakersville, NC

Hurricane Helene reminded us how important it is to come together, support our neighbors, and be prepared!

Come enjoy the fun, grab some free food, learn something new, and celebrate the strength of our community!

PLEASE SHARE AND HELP US SPREAD THE WORD!