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Lake Levels.
When you cannot be here, you can still monitor the lake! Visit the Nantahala Lake Levels web page to check on the status of Bear Creek Lake.

Winterization and Winter Guard Services.
With the winter months right around the corner, it is important to remember that home maintenance is a must. Put your mind at ease this winter; Bear Lake Reserve wants to you to take full advantage of our home winterization and winter-guard services. For more information, please call Matt Dellinger at 828.293.3763.

Coming up... Spotlight on...November Events

Cocoa at the Clubhouse (Nov. 2, 14). Warm up on those chilly nights with a classic favorite. Dress up your hot chocolate with marshmallows, peppermint, or a hint of your favorite liqueur—if you’re of age!

Cider Cruise (Nov. 6, 21, 29). Bring the whole family for an afternoon cruise on Bear Lake. Enjoy hot apple cider (with a kick, for those 21 and up), and tasty hors d’oeuvres. Advance reservations are required. Please contact the Information Desk, or call 828.293.7414 to reserve your spot. Seating is limited to the first 12 guests. Cost is $15 per person.

The 1st Annual Bear Lake Invitational (Nov. 7-8). Bear Lake Reserve cordially invites you and a guest to join us for the 1st Annual Bear Lake Reserve Invitational golf tournament. Cost is $275 per entry. There are only a few spots left, so RSVP today! Please call 828.293.5005 or 828.293.777, ext. 203.

Scarecrow Building (Nov. 23). Help us build a scarecrow to keep the bears away, or bring some of your old clothing and make a scarecrow of your very own!

Whiskey Tasting (Nov. 22). Reservations required. Please call 828.293.3849 for more information.

Thanksgiving Buffet (Nov. 27). Feast with our family this Thanksgiving! Select from two seating times, 1 p.m. or 4:30 p.m. Reservations are required; please call 828.293.3849.

Off-Site Activities... Events taken directly from www.mountainlovers.com.

Saturday, November 1
WNC Pottery Festival
Dillsboro
www.visitdillsboro.org
The WNC Pottery Festival showcases the work of more than 25 master Southern potters. The event is juried for quality and includes works by local potters JoeFrank McKee of Tree House Pottery and Brant Barnes of Riverwood Pottery. For more information, call Tree House Pottery at 631-5100.

Monday, November 3
Of Thee I Sing
Recital Hall, Coulter Bldg. - WCU
828-227-2479
Watch a madcapp election unfold before your eyes in this Pulitzer prizewinning, toe-tapping Gershwin classic. Mon. and Tues. Nov. 3 & 8 p.m. Tickets $5 and $10.

Friday, November 7
"Small Works: Art in 12" or Less" opening
Sylva
828.293.9503
http://main.nc.us/jackson/artscoun.htm
The show, "Small Works: Art in 12" Or Less" in any dimension, will open at 7 p.m. November 7 at Gallery One in downtown Sylva. Featured artists are the Golden Age Senior Center artists, and the exhibit runs through Nov. 28.

Wednesday, November 12
Othello
Cullowhee - WCU
828.227.2479
www.wcu.edu
Othello, November 12th-16th 2008: Othello, the Moor, is a mercenary for the Venetian army married to the pure and innocent Desdemona. The cunning ensign Iago, resentful at being passed over for promotion, plants the seeds of marital doubt in Othello's mind. With its dramatic unfolding of love, jealousy and betrayal, the tragic "Othello" is among Shakespeare's greatest works and remains relevant today.

Friday, November 21
WCU presents "It's A Wonderful Life"
Cullowhee
828.227.2505
http://wcufapac.ticketsxchange.com
Experience Frank Capra's beloved holiday classic in a new and intimate way. Join us live in the studios of the fictional WBFR Radio on Christmas Eve, 1946, where the five hard-working radio actors of WBFR portray George Bailey and the rest of the dozens of characters from the movie. The actors switch effortlessely between voices, and provide live sound effects, right before your eyes. Fine & Performing Arts Center, 7:30pm.

Friday, November 21
Third Friday program: Martin DeWitt
Sylva
828.293.9503
Email: http://main.nc.us/jackson/artscoun.htm
The Third Friday program sponsored by the Jackson County Visual Arts Association will be held at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 21. The featured speaker is Martin DeWitt, on "Art in Miniatures." The program is held at Gallery One in downtown Sylva.

Friday, November 28
Friday Night Live!
Jackson County
828.586.2155
www.mountainlovers.com If you enjoy live music don't miss Friday Night Live always the last Friday of the month. View www.mountainlovers.com homepage for complete information on the FNL series, including a list of bands & showtimes.

Friday, November 28
21st Annual Hard Candy Christmas
Cullowhee
828.524.3405
www.mountainartisans.com
A mountain Christmas tradition. Authentic work of 100 heritage and contemporary artisans. $3 admission children under 12 free. Free Parking.

We hope you enjoyed this edition of Bear Lake News! If we can be of further assistance, please feel free to give us a call.