Black Mountain Home for Children hosts open house for new West Campus

Posted on May 30, 2017May 30, 2017 — Dan Hesse

Terrace2 — As part of the open house, a Verterans Memorial Terrace will be dedicated at 2:30 p.m. The terrace is located behind the dining hall and features rock work built by German prisoners of war during World War II. Staff and the board of the children’s home feel it is important to honor and preserve this piece of the property’s history. Several World War II veterans plan to be in attendance.

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Black Mountain Home for Children hosts open house for new West Campus

West Campus Open House

June 3 from 1-4 p.m.

Black Mountain Home for Children, Youth & Families invites the public to visit its West Campus off Lake Eden Road in Black Mountain on Saturday, June 3 from 1-4 p.m. Guests will have the opportunity to learn about the ministry’s newest facility serving as the heart of its soon to launch Apprenticeship Program helping to meet the needs of older youth in care.

Formerly a state 4-H Camp, West Campus will open to outside groups in coming months, providing hands-on work opportunities for older youth interested in learning jobs skills. The goal of the Apprenticeship Program is to provide youth with training and experience that will enable them to earn a living wage once they complete the program.

As part of the open house, a Verterans Memorial Terrace will be dedicated at 2:30 p.m. The terrace is located behind the dining hall and features rock work built by German prisoners of war during World War II. Staff and the board of the children’s home feel it is important to honor and preserve this piece of the property’s history. Several World War II veterans plan to be in attendance.

If you would like to learn more about West Campus, rental opportunities, or the Apprenticeship Program, contact Elodie Covert at 828-581-0701. You can also visit BlackMountainHome.org.

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I grew up outside of Atlanta and moved to WNC in 2001 to attend Montreat College. After college, I worked at NewsRadio 570 WWNC as an anchor/reporter and covered Asheville City Council and the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners starting in 2004. During that time I also completed WCU's Master of Public Administration program. You can reach me at dhesse@mountainx.com.

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