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Olivette Community Spreads Cheer with Sunflowers

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On August 19, 2020 the Olivette Community and Farm held it’s annual sunflower bombing. The event gathered residents, friends and family of the Olivette Community to gather sunflowers that would be placed all along the Craggy Bridge in Woodfin, NC. The event caught the attention of several local news organizations. The Asheville Citizen-Times came out to document the day.

From the Asheville Citizen-Times

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Photos: Olivette community spreads cheer with sunflowers

24 PHOTOS

12:57 p.m. EDT Aug. 19, 2020

 

Arica Haro carries a load of sunflowers with help from her two-year-old son, Forest, as residents of the Olivette community spread cheer across the Craggy Bridge in Woodfin August 19, 2020. "It's been quite the year," said Banzer, "so this is exciting, to spread a little happiness and to have the opportunity to get a smile."

Arica Haro carries a load of sunflowers with help from her two-year-old son, Forest, as residents of the Olivette community spread cheer across the Craggy Bridge in Woodfin August 19, 2020. “It’s been quite the year,” said Banzer, “so this is exciting, to spread a little happiness and to have the opportunity to get a smile.”
ANGELA WILHELM/AWILHELM@CITIZENTIMES.COM

Sunflowers from Olivette Farm are placed along Craggy Bridge in Woodfin August 19, 2020.

Sunflowers from Olivette Farm are placed along Craggy Bridge in Woodfin August 19, 2020.
ANGELA WILHELM/AWILHELM@CITIZENTIMES.COM
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Photos: Olivette community spreads cheer with sunflowers

24 PHOTOS

12:57 p.m. EDT Aug. 19, 2020

 

Arica Haro carries a load of sunflowers with help from her two-year-old son, Forest, as residents of the Olivette community spread cheer across the Craggy Bridge in Woodfin August 19, 2020. "It's been quite the year," said Banzer, "so this is exciting, to spread a little happiness and to have the opportunity to get a smile."

Arica Haro carries a load of sunflowers with help from her two-year-old son, Forest, as residents of the Olivette community spread cheer across the Craggy Bridge in Woodfin August 19, 2020. “It’s been quite the year,” said Banzer, “so this is exciting, to spread a little happiness and to have the opportunity to get a smile.”
ANGELA WILHELM/AWILHELM@CITIZENTIMES.COM

Sunflowers from Olivette Farm are placed along Craggy Bridge in Woodfin August 19, 2020.

Sunflowers from Olivette Farm are placed along Craggy Bridge in Woodfin August 19, 2020.
ANGELA WILHELM/AWILHELM@CITIZENTIMES.COM

Giuseppe Ferdinandi places a handful of sunflowers into a box as residents of the Olivette community work to spread cheer across the Craggy Bridge in Woodfin August 19, 2020.

Giuseppe Ferdinandi places a handful of sunflowers into a box as residents of the Olivette community work to spread cheer across the Craggy Bridge in Woodfin August 19, 2020.
ANGELA WILHELM/AWILHELM@CITIZENTIMES.COM

Hans Banzer and his son, Charlie, place flowers along the Craggy Bridge in Woodfin August 19, 2020.

Hans Banzer and his son, Charlie, place flowers along the Craggy Bridge in Woodfin August 19, 2020.
ANGELA WILHELM/AWILHELM@CITIZENTIMES.COM

Giuseppe Ferdinandi places sunflowers from Olivette Farm across the Craggy Bridge in Woodfin August 19, 2020.

Giuseppe Ferdinandi places sunflowers from Olivette Farm across the Craggy Bridge in Woodfin August 19, 2020.
ANGELA WILHELM/AWILHELM@CITIZENTIMES.COM

Hans Banzer lines Craggy Bridge with sunflowers in Woodfin as Sarah Pica carries more flowers to the scene August 19, 2020.

Hans Banzer lines Craggy Bridge with sunflowers in Woodfin as Sarah Pica carries more flowers to the scene August 19, 2020.
ANGELA WILHELM/AWILHELM@CITIZENTIMES.COM

Sarah Pica collects sunflowers at Olivette Farm August 19, 2020, before heading to arrange them along Craggy Bridge in Woodfin.

Sarah Pica collects sunflowers at Olivette Farm August 19, 2020, before heading to arrange them along Craggy Bridge in Woodfin.
ANGELA WILHELM/AWILHELM@CITIZENTIMES.COM

Residents of the Olivette community picked sunflowers to spread cheer across the Craggy Bridge in Woodfin August 19, 2020.

Residents of the Olivette community picked sunflowers to spread cheer across the Craggy Bridge in Woodfin August 19, 2020.
ANGELA WILHELM/AWILHELM@CITIZENTIMES.COM

Residents of the Olivette community picked sunflowers to spread cheer across the Craggy Bridge in Woodfin August 19, 2020.

Residents of the Olivette community picked sunflowers to spread cheer across the Craggy Bridge in Woodfin August 19, 2020.
ANGELA WILHELM/AWILHELM@CITIZENTIMES.COM

Residents of the Olivette community picked sunflowers to spread cheer across the Craggy Bridge in Woodfin August 19, 2020.

Residents of the Olivette community picked sunflowers to spread cheer across the Craggy Bridge in Woodfin August 19, 2020.
ANGELA WILHELM/AWILHELM@CITIZENTIMES.COM

Residents of the Olivette community picked sunflowers to spread cheer across the Craggy Bridge in Woodfin August 19, 2020.

Residents of the Olivette community picked sunflowers to spread cheer across the Craggy Bridge in Woodfin August 19, 2020.
ANGELA WILHELM/AWILHELM@CITIZENTIMES.COM

Residents of the Olivette community picked sunflowers to spread cheer across the Craggy Bridge in Woodfin August 19, 2020.

Residents of the Olivette community picked sunflowers to spread cheer across the Craggy Bridge in Woodfin August 19, 2020.
ANGELA WILHELM/AWILHELM@CITIZENTIMES.COM

Residents of the Olivette community picked sunflowers to spread cheer across the Craggy Bridge in Woodfin August 19, 2020.

Residents of the Olivette community picked sunflowers to spread cheer across the Craggy Bridge in Woodfin August 19, 2020.
ANGELA WILHELM/AWILHELM@CITIZENTIMES.COM

Residents of the Olivette community picked sunflowers to spread cheer across the Craggy Bridge in Woodfin August 19, 2020.

Residents of the Olivette community picked sunflowers to spread cheer across the Craggy Bridge in Woodfin August 19, 2020.
ANGELA WILHELM/AWILHELM@CITIZENTIMES.COM

Residents of the Olivette community picked sunflowers to spread cheer across the Craggy Bridge in Woodfin August 19, 2020.

Residents of the Olivette community picked sunflowers to spread cheer across the Craggy Bridge in Woodfin August 19, 2020.
ANGELA WILHELM/AWILHELM@CITIZENTIMES.COM

Holly Mason places a sunflower in her hair at Olivette Farm as she prepares to "flower bomb" Craggy Bridge in Woodfin August 19, 2020.

Holly Mason places a sunflower in her hair at Olivette Farm as she prepares to “flower bomb” Craggy Bridge in Woodfin August 19, 2020.
ANGELA WILHELM/AWILHELM@CITIZENTIMES.COM

Residents of the Olivette community picked sunflowers to spread cheer across the Craggy Bridge in Woodfin August 19, 2020.

Residents of the Olivette community picked sunflowers to spread cheer across the Craggy Bridge in Woodfin August 19, 2020.
ANGELA WILHELM/AWILHELM@CITIZENTIMES.COM

Residents of the Olivette community picked sunflowers to spread cheer across the Craggy Bridge in Woodfin August 19, 2020.

Residents of the Olivette community picked sunflowers to spread cheer across the Craggy Bridge in Woodfin August 19, 2020.
ANGELA WILHELM/AWILHELM@CITIZENTIMES.COM

Residents of the Olivette community picked sunflowers to spread cheer across the Craggy Bridge in Woodfin August 19, 2020.

Residents of the Olivette community picked sunflowers to spread cheer across the Craggy Bridge in Woodfin August 19, 2020.
ANGELA WILHELM/AWILHELM@CITIZENTIMES.COM

Residents of the Olivette community picked sunflowers to spread cheer across the Craggy Bridge in Woodfin August 19, 2020.

Residents of the Olivette community picked sunflowers to spread cheer across the Craggy Bridge in Woodfin August 19, 2020.
ANGELA WILHELM/AWILHELM@CITIZENTIMES.COM

Residents of the Olivette community picked sunflowers to spread cheer across the Craggy Bridge in Woodfin August 19, 2020.

Residents of the Olivette community picked sunflowers to spread cheer across the Craggy Bridge in Woodfin August 19, 2020.
ANGELA WILHELM/AWILHELM@CITIZENTIMES.COM

Residents of the Olivette community picked sunflowers to spread cheer across the Craggy Bridge in Woodfin August 19, 2020.

Residents of the Olivette community picked sunflowers to spread cheer across the Craggy Bridge in Woodfin August 19, 2020.
ANGELA WILHELM/AWILHELM@CITIZENTIMES.COM

Residents of the Olivette community picked sunflowers to spread cheer across the Craggy Bridge in Woodfin August 19, 2020.

Residents of the Olivette community picked sunflowers to spread cheer across the Craggy Bridge in Woodfin August 19, 2020.
ANGELA WILHELM/AWILHELM@CITIZENTIMES.COM

Residents of the Olivette community picked sunflowers to spread cheer across the Craggy Bridge in Woodfin August 19, 2020.

Residents of the Olivette community picked sunflowers to spread cheer across the Craggy Bridge in Woodfin August 19, 2020.
ANGELA WILHELM/AWILHELM@CITIZENTIMES.COM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Photos: Olivette community spreads cheer with sunflowers

24 PHOTOS

12:57 p.m. EDT Aug. 19, 2020

 

Arica Haro carries a load of sunflowers with help from her two-year-old son, Forest, as residents of the Olivette community spread cheer across the Craggy Bridge in Woodfin August 19, 2020. "It's been quite the year," said Banzer, "so this is exciting, to spread a little happiness and to have the opportunity to get a smile."

Arica Haro carries a load of sunflowers with help from her two-year-old son, Forest, as residents of the Olivette community spread cheer across the Craggy Bridge in Woodfin August 19, 2020. “It’s been quite the year,” said Banzer, “so this is exciting, to spread a little happiness and to have the opportunity to get a smile.”
ANGELA WILHELM/AWILHELM@CITIZENTIMES.COM

Sunflowers from Olivette Farm are placed along Craggy Bridge in Woodfin August 19, 2020.

Sunflowers from Olivette Farm are placed along Craggy Bridge in Woodfin August 19, 2020.
ANGELA WILHELM/AWILHELM@CITIZENTIMES.COM

Giuseppe Ferdinandi places a handful of sunflowers into a box as residents of the Olivette community work to spread cheer across the Craggy Bridge in Woodfin August 19, 2020.

Giuseppe Ferdinandi places a handful of sunflowers into a box as residents of the Olivette community work to spread cheer across the Craggy Bridge in Woodfin August 19, 2020.
ANGELA WILHELM/AWILHELM@CITIZENTIMES.COM

Hans Banzer and his son, Charlie, place flowers along the Craggy Bridge in Woodfin August 19, 2020.

Hans Banzer and his son, Charlie, place flowers along the Craggy Bridge in Woodfin August 19, 2020.
ANGELA WILHELM/AWILHELM@CITIZENTIMES.COM

Giuseppe Ferdinandi places sunflowers from Olivette Farm across the Craggy Bridge in Woodfin August 19, 2020.

Giuseppe Ferdinandi places sunflowers from Olivette Farm across the Craggy Bridge in Woodfin August 19, 2020.
ANGELA WILHELM/AWILHELM@CITIZENTIMES.COM

Hans Banzer lines Craggy Bridge with sunflowers in Woodfin as Sarah Pica carries more flowers to the scene August 19, 2020.

Hans Banzer lines Craggy Bridge with sunflowers in Woodfin as Sarah Pica carries more flowers to the scene August 19, 2020.
ANGELA WILHELM/AWILHELM@CITIZENTIMES.COM

Sarah Pica collects sunflowers at Olivette Farm August 19, 2020, before heading to arrange them along Craggy Bridge in Woodfin.

Sarah Pica collects sunflowers at Olivette Farm August 19, 2020, before heading to arrange them along Craggy Bridge in Woodfin.
ANGELA WILHELM/AWILHELM@CITIZENTIMES.COM

Residents of the Olivette community picked sunflowers to spread cheer across the Craggy Bridge in Woodfin August 19, 2020.

Residents of the Olivette community picked sunflowers to spread cheer across the Craggy Bridge in Woodfin August 19, 2020.
ANGELA WILHELM/AWILHELM@CITIZENTIMES.COM

Residents of the Olivette community picked sunflowers to spread cheer across the Craggy Bridge in Woodfin August 19, 2020.

Residents of the Olivette community picked sunflowers to spread cheer across the Craggy Bridge in Woodfin August 19, 2020.
ANGELA WILHELM/AWILHELM@CITIZENTIMES.COM

Residents of the Olivette community picked sunflowers to spread cheer across the Craggy Bridge in Woodfin August 19, 2020.

Residents of the Olivette community picked sunflowers to spread cheer across the Craggy Bridge in Woodfin August 19, 2020.
ANGELA WILHELM/AWILHELM@CITIZENTIMES.COM

Residents of the Olivette community picked sunflowers to spread cheer across the Craggy Bridge in Woodfin August 19, 2020.

Residents of the Olivette community picked sunflowers to spread cheer across the Craggy Bridge in Woodfin August 19, 2020.
ANGELA WILHELM/AWILHELM@CITIZENTIMES.COM

Residents of the Olivette community picked sunflowers to spread cheer across the Craggy Bridge in Woodfin August 19, 2020.

Residents of the Olivette community picked sunflowers to spread cheer across the Craggy Bridge in Woodfin August 19, 2020.
ANGELA WILHELM/AWILHELM@CITIZENTIMES.COM

Residents of the Olivette community picked sunflowers to spread cheer across the Craggy Bridge in Woodfin August 19, 2020.

Residents of the Olivette community picked sunflowers to spread cheer across the Craggy Bridge in Woodfin August 19, 2020.
ANGELA WILHELM/AWILHELM@CITIZENTIMES.COM

Residents of the Olivette community picked sunflowers to spread cheer across the Craggy Bridge in Woodfin August 19, 2020.

Residents of the Olivette community picked sunflowers to spread cheer across the Craggy Bridge in Woodfin August 19, 2020.
ANGELA WILHELM/AWILHELM@CITIZENTIMES.COM

Residents of the Olivette community picked sunflowers to spread cheer across the Craggy Bridge in Woodfin August 19, 2020.

Residents of the Olivette community picked sunflowers to spread cheer across the Craggy Bridge in Woodfin August 19, 2020.
ANGELA WILHELM/AWILHELM@CITIZENTIMES.COM

Holly Mason places a sunflower in her hair at Olivette Farm as she prepares to "flower bomb" Craggy Bridge in Woodfin August 19, 2020.

Holly Mason places a sunflower in her hair at Olivette Farm as she prepares to “flower bomb” Craggy Bridge in Woodfin August 19, 2020.
ANGELA WILHELM/AWILHELM@CITIZENTIMES.COM

Residents of the Olivette community picked sunflowers to spread cheer across the Craggy Bridge in Woodfin August 19, 2020.

Residents of the Olivette community picked sunflowers to spread cheer across the Craggy Bridge in Woodfin August 19, 2020.
ANGELA WILHELM/AWILHELM@CITIZENTIMES.COM

Residents of the Olivette community picked sunflowers to spread cheer across the Craggy Bridge in Woodfin August 19, 2020.

Residents of the Olivette community picked sunflowers to spread cheer across the Craggy Bridge in Woodfin August 19, 2020.
ANGELA WILHELM/AWILHELM@CITIZENTIMES.COM

Residents of the Olivette community picked sunflowers to spread cheer across the Craggy Bridge in Woodfin August 19, 2020.

Residents of the Olivette community picked sunflowers to spread cheer across the Craggy Bridge in Woodfin August 19, 2020.
ANGELA WILHELM/AWILHELM@CITIZENTIMES.COM

Residents of the Olivette community picked sunflowers to spread cheer across the Craggy Bridge in Woodfin August 19, 2020.

Residents of the Olivette community picked sunflowers to spread cheer across the Craggy Bridge in Woodfin August 19, 2020.
ANGELA WILHELM/AWILHELM@CITIZENTIMES.COM

Residents of the Olivette community picked sunflowers to spread cheer across the Craggy Bridge in Woodfin August 19, 2020.

Residents of the Olivette community picked sunflowers to spread cheer across the Craggy Bridge in Woodfin August 19, 2020.
ANGELA WILHELM/AWILHELM@CITIZENTIMES.COM

Residents of the Olivette community picked sunflowers to spread cheer across the Craggy Bridge in Woodfin August 19, 2020.

Residents of the Olivette community picked sunflowers to spread cheer across the Craggy Bridge in Woodfin August 19, 2020.
ANGELA WILHELM/AWILHELM@CITIZENTIMES.COM

Residents of the Olivette community picked sunflowers to spread cheer across the Craggy Bridge in Woodfin August 19, 2020.

Residents of the Olivette community picked sunflowers to spread cheer across the Craggy Bridge in Woodfin August 19, 2020.
ANGELA WILHELM/AWILHELM@CITIZENTIMES.COM

Residents of the Olivette community picked sunflowers to spread cheer across the Craggy Bridge in Woodfin August 19, 2020.

Residents of the Olivette community picked sunflowers to spread cheer across the Craggy Bridge in Woodfin August 19, 2020.
ANGELA WILHELM/AWILHELM@CITIZENTIMES.COM