Optimist Club of Weaverville-North Buncombe, NC

08/01/2026

There were some players last night at the bingo game, who were interested in knowing more about the Optimist Club. I apologize and did not get their names. We could really use some more help to where we could put on more fundraisers. If you’re interested, please contact Donna Banks so I can let you know when the next meeting is.

And for those asking, if we’re gonna do bingo again, the answer is yes. We’re trying to get confirmation from the town of Weaverville. If we’re not able to have it at the community center, we will have it at a facility in Weaverville. Just not sure where.

07/01/2026

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06/02/2026

Bingo night. Prizes valued $75 or more. Gift cards, free bingo night package, movie package and more. Come join the fun and support the students of the NB School District.

05/30/2026

Bingo coming to Weaverville Community Center July 31. Presented by the NB Optimist Club. Watch for more details June 1st.

11/17/2025

The club meeting is scheduled for tonight, Monday November 17 at 6:00. The meeting will be held at the Weaverville Baptist Church in the fellowship hall. Please come and join us. Supper is provided and we will be serving Chili. Come and join us.

09/29/2025

Have you ever made pottery? Would you like to learn?
We would like to tell you about Reems Creek Pottery.

Reems Creek Pottery is a working pottery studio & retail sales in a quaint space. They currently have 4 ceramic artists.
They offer pottery private lessons and also small group workshops. All the pottery in their sales gallery is made by their studio artists. Your go to gal is the founder, Rachel Smith. She makes this all happen. They have been creating beautiful pottery for over 10 years.

Amelia Weber is the newest member of the pottery community. Amelia has studied fine arts in college and has been focusing on pottery for the past few years. Do you want to learn how to throw on a potter's wheel? Amelia will work with you in private lessons. Want to improve the skills you have? Amelia can take you to the next level.

Amelia will be around on October 4th during the popup to schedule lessons and talk with you.

Rachel Smith is a supporter of our Optimist Club and donated a beautiful bowl for our last auction in April. Thank you Rachel for all you do for the community.

You can contact Rachel Smith at [email protected] for more information or stop by their studio.
They are located at 181 Reems Creek Rd #6, Weaverville, NC 28787

Reems Creek Pottery will be hosting a Pop-Up Market on October 4th from 10am - 3pm located in the parking lot in front of their studio.

If you want to see some beautiful pottery or make some of your own, Reems Creek Pottery is a must for you. Let's support our local crafters not only this Saturday but everyday.

List of craft vendors for the Pop-Up Market on October 4th
Jewelry by Nadine
Babolulu
Read Me Unconditionally
Larkspur Art
MBW SQUIRREL DESIGNS
Fiber Art by Deana
SB's Artistrees
Sage Envy Co
Suzanne Watercolors
Napping Porch Press
GR Woodworking
Willbloom Books
Arts and Crafts, a division of Farm Press Creative
Mountain Otter Candles
Android Refuse
InkAndThreadAndFire
Tiny Peace Cranes by June
Urban Witchcraft
Elizabeth Helene Creations

09/29/2025

Optimist Club of Weaverville-North Buncombe is celebrating 55 years of serving the North Buncombe area today.
We would like to say thank you to all those that are current members and all those that have paved the way to assist our local area. From the hundreds of fundraising to the countless hours of serving our community. We want to thank the community for the assistant in the past years to be there for the club.

Club History

The Weaverville-North Buncombe Optimist Club was chartered on September 29, 1970 by the Asheville Optimist Club and are chartered under the guidelines of Optimist International. Mr. McDevitt was the key person in getting our club started when he was the principal of North Buncombe High School.

The club is governed or operated by club officers (President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer) and the board of directors. All official business of the club is handled (or acted upon) by the Board of Directors. Activities of the club are carried out by committee chairs and all club members.

We are in Zone 1 of the North Carolina West District Optimist of Optimist International. Our club has been very active (and a leader) in the zone and district and the community since becoming a club. We have had several members to serve in leadership roles in the district (committee chairs and Lt. Governor). We have one past Governor in the club (Wayne Higgins, 1999-2000) and one North Carolina West District Optimist International Hall of Fame member (Wayne Higgins was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2002). Our longest serving member is Charles Kiser. Our current president is Wayne Higgins.

We have two primary fund raising projects: Christmas trees sales and a dinner with raffle/auction.

One of the key projects that we do is the Scholarship Program. We provide thousands of dollars for scholarships to graduating seniors at North Buncombe. We have been doing this project for over 45 years.

Other projects/programs that we do or support include:

North Carolina Boys and Girls Home
Optimist International Foundation
Sponsoring a dinner for teachers of the year for NB district
Various level of support for the schools in the NB district

There are many other programs and activities that have sponsored over the years.

We are always looking for new members to continue helping the children of North Buncombe district. Come out to one of our meeting to see the work that is being done.

Meeting Location:
First Baptist Church Weaverville
1st & 3rd Monday of each Month at 6:00 pm

05/29/2025

Congratulations to the 2024-2025 Optimist Club Scholarship winners.

The four-year college/university winners were:
* Addison Dewitt-Stephens
* Kenley Herron
* Miquel Moreno

The two-year community college winners were:
* Jacob Stowe
* Sean Lamkin

We wish the best for all the graduates.

05/20/2025

What a great Teacher Of The Year appreciation dinner hosted by the Optimist Club of Weaverville-North Buncombe.
We would like to say congratulations to everyone.
Barnardsville Elementary- Lisa Jones
North Buncombe Elementary- Carrie Carpenter
Weaverville Primary- Megan Bowman
Weaverville Elementary- Kellie Webb
North Windy Ridge Intermediate- Kathleen Kitt
North Buncombe Middle - Meghan Osborne
North Buncombe High - Darryl Fox

Also congratulations to Darryl Fox for being the North Buncombe District Teacher as well as the Buncombe County Schools Teacher of the Year.

Congratulations to everyone one. We appreciate all you do for the students.

Thank you also to the principals, assistant principals and staff who were able to attend and speak about their teacher. We truly have a great staff from the North Buncombe district.

Last but not least, thank you to the spouses and their families. It takes a special person to have a teacher in the family. They put so much into their students and still come home and care for their families.

When you see them out and about, say thank you.

Your Optimism Club is very proud of you.

05/20/2025