WNC- MOAA

05/31/2026

The 3rd Annual WNC-MOAA Picnic is in the books, and what a tremendous success it was!

On a beautiful Friday afternoon at Mills River Park, more than 70 members, guests, and prospective members came together for a day filled with friendship, laughter, great food, and camaraderie. The weather could not have been better, and the fellowship was even better.

We were honored to begin the event with the Presentation of the Colors by the outstanding Air Force JROTC Color Guard from TC Roberson High School. Their professionalism and dedication set the perfect tone for the day.

This year also marked a new milestone for WNC-MOAA as we held our very first Silent Auction. Thanks to the incredible generosity of our supporters, the auction was a tremendous success and generated excitement throughout the day.

Combined with our raffle baskets and door prizes, attendees had opportunities to take home some fantastic items while supporting the chapter's mission.

One of the highlights of this year's picnic was the overwhelming support we received from our sponsors and donors. More than 44 businesses, organizations, and individual supporters contributed items, gift certificates, experiences, and services. While many were local Western North Carolina businesses, support also came from friends and organizations as far away as Wisconsin and Loretto, Kentucky. Their generosity helped make this event one of our most successful yet.

Events like this are only possible because of the dedication of our volunteers, the generosity of our sponsors and donors, and the enthusiasm of our members and guests. Together, we are building a stronger military and veteran community across Western North Carolina.

A special welcome to the new members who joined us and to those who attended to learn more about WNC-MOAA. We hope you experienced firsthand what makes our chapter special: fellowship, service, advocacy, and a commitment to supporting one another.

Thank you to everyone who attended, volunteered, donated, sponsored, bid in the Silent Auction, purchased raffle tickets, and helped make the 3rd Annual WNC-MOAA Picnic such a memorable event.

We are already looking forward to next year!

'Never Stop Serving'

05/27/2026

🚨 LAST MINUTE SILENT AUCTION ADDITION! 🚨

A awesome new item came in from Kentucky and was just added to the WNC-MOAA Silent Auction yesterday - and it’s a NICE one! 👀🎉

Online bidding ends Thursday night, which is also the FINAL opportunity for “Buy It Now” purchases before we transition to LIVE bidding at the picnic!

🔥 Bid Now • Bid High 🔥

And remember…

🍔 ALL OVERBIDS receive a Lunch for Two certificate to either Culver’s or Chick-fil-A!

The picnic is shaping up to be an incredible afternoon of food, fun, fellowship, raffles, silent auctions, and great company supporting veterans and military families across Western North Carolina.

Don’t wait until the last minute - jump in and place those bids!

05/24/2026

This Memorial Day, Blue Ridge Honor Flight remembers and honors the brave men and women of our Armed Forces who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation.

We also honor the Gold Star families who continue to carry their loved ones’ memory and legacy forward each and every day.

As we approach the 20th anniversary of our first HonorAir flight, we remain committed to preserving the stories, memories, and sacrifices of America’s heroes.

Freedom is never free.

Please take a moment this Memorial Day to reflect, remember, and honor those who gave all.

🇺🇸 In Honor of Those That Served 🇺🇸

05/15/2026

🐔🍻 Sunday Fun at Sideways Farm and Brewery supporting WNC-MOAA! 🌸

Looking for something fun to do Sunday afternoon? Come out to Sideways Farm & Brewery from 12–5 PM for a great day of local vendors, live music, food, drinks, flowers, family fun, and of course… Barn Yard Bingo with the hens! 😂🐓

Enjoy:🛍️ Local vendors, crafts, artwork & plants🍖 Faithful Flames BBQ food truck🎶 Live music by Possum Royale Band🍺 Craft beverages, ciders & non-alcoholic options💐 Pick-your-own flower bouquets🛝 Playground fun for kids & grandkids🐔 Barn Yard Bingo around 2 & 3-ish benefiting WNC-MOAA

Grab some friends, bring the family, relax on the farm, and help support veterans and their families right here in Western North Carolina.

And remember… the hens don’t always follow a strict schedule, but they always deliver the entertainment! 😄

05/08/2026

🐔🌸 Barn Yard Bingo & Mother’s Day Fun at Sideways Farm and Brewery 🍻💐

Come celebrate Mother’s Day a little differently this Sunday — with the girls (the hens, of course)! 😂

Join WNC-MOAA for an afternoon of Barn Yard Bingo, fellowship, great food, and family fun while supporting veterans and their families right here in Western North Carolina.

🐓 Bingo games start around 1 PM, 2 PM & 3 PM-ish… because the girls don’t always follow a schedule. 😄

Enjoy:
🍔 BaseCamp Grub (Veteran Owned) food truck
🍾 MOM-MOSAs
💐 Flower bouquets
🛝 Playground fun for the kids
🍺 Great brews & relaxing farm vibes

Come out, bring family & friends, and support a great cause!

05/07/2026

WNC-MOAA is proud to announce a new partnership with Allegiance Flag Supply Co. through their affiliate program! 🇺🇸

Allegiance Flag Supply creates high-quality American flags that are 100% made in the USA by veterans and patriots who believe in honoring our nation the right way.

Through this partnership, when you purchase using our WNC-MOAA affiliate link, a portion of the proceeds comes back to support WNC-MOAA programs and activities serving veterans, military families, and our local military community here in Western North Carolina.

If you’ve been thinking about purchasing a new American flag for your home, business, or property, this is a great opportunity to support BOTH American manufacturing and WNC-MOAA at the same time.

🇺🇸 Veteran-supporting
🇺🇸 American-made
🇺🇸 Supports WNC-MOAA

We appreciate your continued support of WNC-MOAA and the businesses that support veterans and military families.

Shop high-quality American flags made with pride & craftsmanship. Discover flags, accessories, & more to showcase your patriotic spirit!

05/01/2026

04/28/2026

🐔🍻 Barn Yard Bingo is HERE! 🍻🐔

Looking for something fun and a little different on a Sunday afternoon? We’ve got you covered…

Join us at Sideways Farm and Brewery in Etowah for Barn Yard Bingo - this Sunday - May 3rd!

🗓️ Games at 1 PM, 2 PM, and 3 PM 'ISH
📍 62 Eade Road, Etowah

This isn’t your typical bingo… the chickens are part of the action 🐓😄

🏆 75% of each game goes to the winner
🇺🇸 25% supports WNC-MOAA and our mission to serve veterans, their families, and Surviving Spouses right here in Western North Carolina.

Come out, grab a cold beer, enjoy the farm atmosphere, and spend some time with great people - all while supporting a great cause.

👉 Bring your friends
👉 Come early for a good spot
👉 Get ready to yell BINGO!
👉 Great food truck

04/25/2026

Great afternoon with some of our WNC-MOAA members and friends at New Belgium Brewing!

We had the opportunity to enjoy a Private Production Tour, and it did not disappoint. Our tour guide, Matt, was fantastic - full of knowledge, stories, and great energy. What was planned as a 90-minute tour turned into a full two-hour experience as we explored the brewery, learned about the process, and sampled some delicious New Belgium brews along the way.

More importantly, it was a great chance to spend time together, share some laughs, and enjoy the camaraderie that makes our chapter so special. After the tour, a few of us stuck around to enjoy some food - and maybe a few more brews.

These are the kinds of outings that remind us how important it is to stay connected and continue building friendships within our chapter.

Looking forward to the next one!

04/16/2026

🛍️🇺🇸 Picnic Sponsor Spotlight 🇺🇸🛍️

We would like to thank Sam's Club for their support of our 3rd Annual WNC-MOAA Picnic.

We truly appreciate our local Sam's Club stepping up to support veterans and their families here in Western North Carolina. Community partners like this help make events like our picnic possible.

If you have the opportunity, please stop by and support the Hendersonville Sam’s Club and thank them for supporting our veteran community.

WNC-MOAA Annual Picnic
Friday, May 29, 2026
Mills River Park – Willow Oak Shelter

Stay tuned… more sponsor spotlights and raffle previews coming soon.