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🌄🤝 We're a community of fellow young people living, working, and building their lives in Avery County.
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Join us for our July Avery County Young Professionals meetup!

We’re getting together for a leisurely stroll along the Hemlock Trail on Tuesday, July 21 at 5:30 PM. Come enjoy some fresh mountain air, meet other young professionals, and spend a relaxing evening outdoors.

📍 Meet-up Spot: Mill Pond at Lees-McRae College’s South Campus

Be sure to RSVP using the form in our Linktree so we know to expect you!

Grab your walking shoes, bring a friend, and we’ll see you on the trail! 🥾🌲 All experience levels welcome! by @averyyoungpros

Let’s add a little color to your porch or patio!

Join us on June 16 from 6-8PM at Mountaineer Garden Center for a custom planter night led by fellow YoPros Mary Kate and Tim Ollis of Mountaineer Garden Center.

Whether your space gets full sun, partial shade, or somewhere in between, Mary Kate and Tim will help you create a planter that fits your environment and style.

Planter costs start at $35 and vary based on your choice of plants and container.

Space is limited, and RSVPs are required by June 10.

Sign up at the link in bio. We hope to see you there! by @averyyoungpros

Join us in celebrating the grand opening of Courtyard by Marriott Sugar Mountain Banner Elk on Tuesday, May 19th!

The official grand opening celebration runs from 4-7 PM, and ACYP will be joining the festivities starting at 5:30 PM. Come connect with other young professionals, check out the beautiful new space, and help us welcome one of the newest additions to our community.

Whether you’re new to the area or looking to meet more people locally, this is a great chance to plug in and spend the evening with us.

RSVP, join the group chat, and subscribe to our newsletter at the link in bio.

See you there! by @averyyoungpros

Our April event at Grandfather Mountain brought lots of laughter and new connections. Join our GroupMe to be the first to find out what we’re up to next! #averycounty #acyp #nchighcountry by @averyyoungpros

Happening tomorrow!

Grab something you love from Mountain Grounds, and 10% of proceeds will directly support our work building connections and strengthening community across Avery County.

See you there! by @averyyoungpros

ACYP is partnering with Mountain Grounds for a Percent Day and we’d love to see you there!

When you stop by, 10% of all proceeds will go directly toward supporting our work to build connection and strengthen community across Avery County. Everything we do is driven by a shared commitment to making this place an even better place to live, work, and connect.

Come grab your favorite drink and spend some time with us. It’s an easy way to show support and be part of what we’re building together. by @averyyoungpros

ACYP is BACK! Let’s kick off this season by heading to Grandfather Mountain for Dollar Days, followed by dinner with the group.

Meet us on Tuesday, April 21st at 4:15pm at the Mile High Swinging Bridge to connect and take in the views. Then, we’ll head to dinner at Luna Thai & Sushi Restaurant for dinner.

Can’t make it to the mountain? No problem, join us for dinner!

BOOK IN ADVANCE: Admission is $5 per person and must be purchased in advance. Reserve your 4:00 PM entry time at
http://Grandfather.com/dollar-days-2026/ by @averyyoungpros

Our crew had such a great time at Mountaineer Garden Center carving pumpkins and kicking off the fall season! 🎃🍂 Take a look at some of the creations we came up with. Big thanks to Mountaineer Garden Center for hosting us with the perfect spot for a fall meetup! by @averyyoungpros

🎃 Fall is here, and we’re celebrating with a Pumpkin Carving Party @mountaineergardencenter 🍂

🗓️ September 23rd | 5:30 PM
📍 1735 Tynecastle Hwy, Banner Elk, NC 28604

We’ll have everything you need for an afternoon of fall fun:

🎃 Pumpkins available on-site for just $10 each
🛠️ All tools provided
🥤 Snacks and drinks to enjoy while you carve
🎁 Door prizes for lucky winners!

This is great way to kick off the season with friends and a little friendly competition. Thank you to the Mountaineer Garden Center for hosting this event!

✅ RSVP at the link in our bio! by @averyyoungpros

🚨 Applications Are Now Open! 🚨

The Avery County Educator Fund Grants are here to give teachers and counselors the resources they need to create stronger, more innovative learning environments. Funding ranges from $200–$2,000 for classroom projects, tools, field trips, and more.

⏳ Apply by: September 30, 2025
🔗 Learn more and apply: averyyoungpros.com

📢 Grant recipients will be announced at the Avery County Board of Education meeting on October 14, 2025, and funds will be distributed shortly after.

#acyp #averyeducatorfund #averycountyschools #supportingoureducators by @averyyoungpros

OVER $35,000 RAISED FROM ROCK THE RIDGE 🎉

You get what you give and this community gave BIG. Our first ever Rock the Ridge was one for the books. We were absolutely blown away by the support from our community. Thanks to our attendees, sponsors, and incredible volunteer team, we raised over $35,000 for the Avery Educator Fund which will give local teachers the tools and funding they need to bring big ideas to life in Avery County classrooms.

But this is just the beginning. Alongside our teacher grant program launching in September, we’ll be working with Avery County Schools to identify other meaningful projects and classroom needs our group can support. This is what it looks like when young professionals step up, show up, and give back.

💻 Educator grants go live in early September at averyyoungpros.com (stay tuned for an official announcement)

🙌 Major love to our sponsors, volunteers, and everyone who made this night unforgettable

#acyp #averycounty #youngprofessionals #communityimpact #averycountyschools by @averyyoungpros

Nothing but smiles at 5506′! 😊

Huge thanks to @hcyoungprofessionals for cohosting, @beechmtn for the stunning venue, and @famousbrickoven for keeping us fueled with delicious pizza and cookies 🍕🍪

We’re grateful for everyone who came out to celebrate, connect, and soak up those mountain views.

Stay tuned, our September meetup will be announced soon!

#acyp #hcyp #youngprofessionals #beechmountain by @averyyoungpros