Events
The Pigeon Center annually supports a Martin Luther King Jr. pride march, commemorative service, and prayer breakfast and hosts Black History Month educational programs. Fish fry dinners are held throughout the year. Special events include a taco dinner for Cinco de Mayo and a costume dance party for Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead).
The center’s Season of Light Multicultural Holiday Celebration in December brings community members together to learn about and enjoy worldwide winter traditions, holidays, festivals, and foods.
In addition to multicultural events for the community, the Pigeon Center hosts community forums and meals, healthy living activities, and programs in concert with the Haywood Community College Development Club.
Farm To Table Fall Fundraiser
Join your friends and neighbors at the Pigeon Community Multicultural Development Center for a farm-to-table celebration of heritage, community, local producers, and deep kinship. Our First Annual Fall Fundraiser will showcase local talents through our up-scale, down-home cuisine, cocktails and entertainment. And don’t forget to try your luck at our silent auction!
Our Farm to Table Celebration Four Course Tasting Menu Includes:
Chilled candy roaster squash soup with toasted pepitasLocal mushroom strudel with seasonal vegetable salad vinagrette Panko crusted local whitefish, braised local beef, mashed local potatoes, seasonal local vegetables Spiced fresh local apple cake with vanilla sauce and whipped cream.Cash Bar
VIP Tickets to Farm to Table Fall Fundraiser
Join your friends and neighbors at the Pigeon Community Multicultural Development Center for a farm-to-table celebration of heritage, community, local producers, and deep kinship. Our First Annual Fall Fundraiser will showcase local talents through our up-scale, down-home cuisine, cocktails and entertainment. And don’t forget to try your luck at our silent auction!
Our VIP Farm to Table Celebration Four Course Tasting Menu Includes:
Passed Appetizers: Local trout dip, pickled shrimp, champagne toastChilled candy roaster squash soup with toasted pepitasLocal mushroom strudel with seasonal vegetable salad vinagrette Panko crusted local whitefish, braised local beef, mashed local potatoes, seasonal local vegetables Spiced fresh local apple cake with vanilla sauce and whipped cream.Cash Bar
Conversations with Storytellers - Annette Saunooke Clapsaddle
Tickets are $10 for Adults, $7 for Seniors, and $5 for Students.
Conversations with Storytellers - Marsha Almodovar
Marsha Almodovar is a mixed-medium painter and uses her art to highlight social justice issues. Marsha was awarded the 2023 Tzedek Impact Social Justice award. She recently published illustrated and authored a Spanish-language children's book, Mucho Mucho.
Manna Food Distribution: Perishable and Non-Perishable Food Items
FREE FOOD GIVEAWAY: PCMDC and MANNA FOOD BANK
A Community Painting Day
The community is invited to help pain a mural designed by nationally acclaimed artist Kristy McCarthy at PCMDC.
Juneteenth Celebration! Pigeon Community Center
Pigeon Community Center will be hosting a Juneteenth Celebration Party at the Pigeon Center for the Summer Enrichment Program children, parents, and community members. Please come and join us for a day of Food, Games, and Fun in honor of Juneteenth the National holiday to commemorate the emancipation of enslaved people in the US!
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Conversations with Storytellers - DeWayne Barton
DeWayne Barton is a social entrepreneur, a veteran, and a visual and performing artist who uses creative expression and experience to help protect, promote, and expand the dreams and goals of neighborhoods in the Affrilachian region.
Somatics Workshop - Calm Your Body and Life
Feeling overwhelmed? Have aches and pains that won’t go away? Calm your body and mind. Get rid of pain. Be more resilient in life. Get back to enjoying your life. Reserve your spot now! A $10 donation is requested.
Heir Property and Wills Clinic
Legal Aid of North Carolina invites you to a free info session addressing heir property and wills. Individual, one-on-one appointments are available where you’ll have the opportunity to discuss your property issues or estate planning needs. There will also be a free dinner.
Conversations with Storytellers - Ann Miller Woodford
Ann Miller Woodford interprets the history and culture of WNC African Americans who deserve to be recognized, with passion, determination, and natural curiosity through visual storytelling.
Conversations with Storytellers: Adama Dembele
Adama Dembele is a 33rd generation musician and storyteller from Ivory Coast, West Africa. He has been a culture keeper with Lake Eden Arts Festival for more than 12 years.
2024 Easter Celebration
YOU ARE INVITED! Pigeon Community Multicultural Development Center and First Baptist Church of Waynesville Present: FREE Easter Celebration. Saturday March 30, 2024. 450 Pigeon Street, Waynesville, NC. AGES 3-12
Season of Light
Our Seasons of Light Celebration is an opportunity for us to celebrate different traditions from cultures around the world! On Saturdays, December 2nd and December 9th, the building will be decorated to represent different celebrations, and a ticket to the event allows you to take home different foods representative of each tradition.
Season of Light
Our Seasons of Light Celebration is an opportunity for us to celebrate different traditions from cultures around the world! On Saturdays, December 2nd and December 9th, the building will be decorated to represent different celebrations, and a ticket to the event allows you to take home different foods representative of each tradition.
Manna Food Distribution
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