The following are upcoming events and recent news at Blue Ridge Christian Academy (BRCA).

• Hunter Bohon, Audrey Griffin, Angelika Nyblom, Sydney Phillips, Brittney Sparrow, Tempest Thomas and Emily Vann earned a “superior” rating at the Regional ACSI Creative Writing Competition. In addition to receiving a ribbon and a certificate, each of these students will have the honor of having their piece printed in the ACSI Regional Creative Writing Booklet.

• BRCA will host the Blue Ridge Christian Conference Art Festival on Thursday, May 5. Students’ artwork will be on display from Blue Ridge Christian Academy, North Asheville Christian and Haywood Christian.

• BRCA’s elementary students, band and chorus will perform their spring music program on Friday, May 6 at 2:15 p.m.

• Teacher Appreciation Week – The MVP Committee at BRCA has a special week planned for teachers to show appreciation for their love and dedication to their students.

• The Horticulture Club at BRCA will sponsor a booth at the Greer Family Festival. They will have many colors of heirloom iris for sale. A wide variety of vegetables, herbs, annuals and perennials will also be available for purchase.