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WNC Calendar
Smoky Mountain News
COMMUNITY EVENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
All phone numbers area code 828 unless otherwise noted.
• Back in Black special through month of November at Sarge’s Animal Rescue Center, 256 Industrial Park Dr., in Waynesville, or the Sarge’s cat condos at the Waynesville PetSmart. Specials on all black cats and dogs for adoption. www.sargeandfriends.org,www.sargeandfriends.org/bac kinblack.html, 246.9050.
• Free computer class, Microsoft Publisher II: Make a Card, 5:45 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 20, Jackson County Public Library, Sylva. Register, 586.2016.
• Leah McGrath, dietician for Ingles Markets, 2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 21, Bethea Welcome Center, Lake Junaluska. McGrath is the guest speaker for the Live and Learn committee meeting at Lake Junaluska.
• Cashiers Area Chamber of Commerce annual dinner, 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 21, Clubhouse of Trillium Links & Lake Club. $45 per person. Cash bar available. RSVP to Holly, 743.5191.
• Hospital campus volunteer training, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 21, seventh floor conference room, MedWest Haywood. Pre-registration required. Susie Martini, 452.5039 ext. 4013 or Susan.Martini@haymed.org.
• The State Employees Credit Union (SECU), has awarded the Hospice House Foundation a $1 million challenge grant toward a new inpatient facility for the far western region of North Carolina. Mark Twisdale, chairman of the SECU Foundation, and Jim Barber, president of SECU, will present the ceremonial big check to Hospice House Foundation at 2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 21, 272 Maple St. Franklin. hhfwnc.org or Hospice House Foundation Facebook.
• 95th Birthday Celebration for J.C. Jacobs, 1:30 to3:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23, Mossy Rock, 37 E. Main St., Franklin. Mr. Jacobs owned and operated People’s Department Store in downtown Franklin for over 55 years. • Technical Coordinating Committee of the Southwestern Rural Planning Organization (RPO) meeting, 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 25, Cecil Groves boardroom at the Macon County campus of Southwestern Community College. Accommodations for persons with disabilities will be provided, if requests are made two business days in advance. 339.2213. • “Understanding our Past, Shaping our Future” through Dec. 20, Cherokee Central Schools, Cherokee. The touring exhibit focuses on Cherokee language and culture, using sound recordings as the basis for presenting a coherent story in words and text. • Cullowhee community planning meetings, 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 21, Cullowhee Valley School. • Constituents meeting with North Carolina Sen. Jim Davis, 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 21, Haywood County Agricultural Extension Center, 589 Raccoon Road, Waynesville. Dinner, $10. 506.0939. • Due to the Thanksgiving holiday, the Haywood County Tourism Development Authority will meet at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 20, in Gaines Auditorium at the Bethea Welcome Center at Lake Junaluska. • Transportation Advisory Committee of the Southwestern Rural Planning Organization (RPO) meeting, 5 p.m. Monday, Nov. 25, Chestnut Tree Inn, 37 Tsalagi Road, Cherokee. Accommodations for persons with disabilities will be provided, if requests are made two business days in advance. 339.2213. • The Compassionate Friends group, 7 to 8:30 p.m. the first Thursday of the month, Long’s Chapel United Methodist Church, Waynesville. For anyone who has experienced the death of a child in the family. Run by those who have lost a loved one. John Chapman, 400.6480. • Smoky Mountain Model Railroaders meet for a work session from 7 to 9 p.m. every Tuesday and from 2 to 4 p.m. the second Sunday of the month at 130 Frazier St., in the Industrial Park near Bearwaters Brewery, Waynesville. Public is welcome to see the trains during the Sunday sessions. The group runs Lionel-type 3 rail O gauge trains. The train layout is more than 50 feet long. smokymountainmodelrailroaders.wordpress.com. • The Town of Canton will pick up bagged leaves through Dec. 20. Schedule a pickup. 648.2363. • P.A.W.S. Adoption Days first Saturday of each month from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the front lawn at Charleston Station, Bryson City.
BUSINESS & EDUCATION
• Table gaming information sessions, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 21, Southwestern Community College Macon Annex and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 5, Southwestern Community College’s Jackson Campus. SCC currently offers the state’s only certification in the field. New classes begin in January. Latresa Downs, 339.4426 or ldowns@southwesterncc.edu. • Registration for Haywood Community College spring semester 2014 by appointment only with adviser through Nov. 22. Schedule of classes at www.haywood.edu. 627.4500. • Issues & Eggs. 8 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 4, The Gateway Club, 37 Church St., downtown Waynesville. Featured speaker is Dr. Steve Morse, economist and director of Western Carolina University’s Hospitality and Tourism Management program. 456.6789.
FUNDRAISERS AND BENEFITS • Bottle launch party, “22oz’s on the 22nd,” 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 22, Nantahala Taproom, 61 Depot St., Bryson City, to showcase Nantahala Brewing Co.’s 22oz bottles of its most popular brands – Noon Day IPA and Dirty Girl Blonde –in bombers. $10 donation to participate in tasting. Proceeds benefit Friends of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park Ridgerunner Program on the Appalachian Trail within the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
BLOOD DRIVES Haywood • Center Pigeon Fire Department Blood Drive, 2 to 6 p.m. Monday, Nov. 25, 2412 Pisgah Drive, Canton. Jennifer Stump, 231.6511. • Maggie Valley United Methodist Church Blood Drive, 2 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 3, 4192 Soco Road, Maggie Valley. Sue Gibson, 386.956.7718.
Macon • Franklin community blood drive, 12:30 to 5 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 21, First Baptist Church, 69 Iotla St., Franklin. www.redcrossblood.org.
HEALTH MATTERS • Lunch and Learn, 1 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 23, Presbyterian Church Community Center, 46 Presbyterian Drive, Sylva. Town hall type meeting, “What People Desire for Their Health Care” and a presentation by Dr. Graeme Potter about what is available for health care
at Dogwood Wellness Integrative Health Practice in Dillsboro. Donation: $ 10 • Community CPR/First Aid Training, 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 5, Jackson County Recreation Center, Cullowhee. $40 per participant. Limited to 20 participants. 293.3053, rec.jacksonnc.org.
RECREATION & FITNESS • Adult coed volleyball league organizational meeting, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 20, Waynesville Recreation Center. 456.2030 or email recathletics@townofwaynesville.org. • Registration begins Dec. 2 for a Learn to Ski/Snowboard class to be held Jan. 12 and 26 and Feb. 2, 9 and 23. For ages 8 years old and older. Cost is $170 for lift, rental and lesson; $135 for lift and lesson, or $85 for a season pass holder with own equipment. 456.2030 or email recathletics@townofwaynesville.org.
SENIOR ACTIVITIES • Senior shopping trip to Pigeon Force, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 21. $7 for members of the Waynesville Recreation Center, $9 for non-members. Does not cover lunch. Bring lunch money. Lunch at the Mill House. 456.2030 or email recprogramspecialist@townofwaynesville.org.
Visit www.smokymountainnews.com and click on Calendar for: ■ Complete listings of local music scene ■ Regional festivals ■ Art gallery events and openings ■ Complete listings of recreational offerings at regional health and fitness centers ■ Civic and social club gatherings a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 26, Jackson County Public Library, 586.2016. • Teen Time, 4 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 26, Jackson County Public Library, Sylva. 586.2016. • Children’s Story time: Tommy’s Turkey Day, 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 27, Jackson County Public Library, Sylva. 586.2016.
POLITICAL GROUP EVENTS & LOCAL GOVERNMENT • Jackson County Republicans last formal meeting for 2013, 6 p.m. (dinner), 6:30 p.m. (meeting) Monday, Nov. 25th, Ryan’s, Sylva. 743.6491, jacksonctygop@yahoo.com or jacksoncountygop.com. • OccupyWNC – no meeting, Tuesday, Nov. 26.
KIDS & FAMILIES • Local author Anna Browning, 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, Blue Ridge Books, 152 S. Main St., Waynesville. Browning will sign copies of her book, Tanner Turbeyfill and the Moon Rocks. 456.6000, blueridgebooksnc.com, www.anna-browning.com. • Breakfast With Santa, plus free hearing and vision screening, 8 to 11 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 7, First United Methodist Church, 566 Haywood St., Waynesville. Free. • Breakfast with Santa, 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Dec. 14, Canton Armory, 71 Penland St, Canton. $5, adults, $3 children 5-12 years old, and free for children under 4. Proceeds to benefit the local program Share The Warmth. www.focusofcanton.com. • Registration open for Jackson County Junior Appalachian Musicians (JAM) classes. Semester II classes will run January through May 2014, Thursdays at Cullowhee Valley School. $100 per student. Dusk Weaver, JAM director, 497.4964 or weaverdusk@gmail.com or Heather Gordon, 4-H Agent, at 586.4009 or heather_gordon@ncsu.edu.
Science & Nature • Star gazes through the Astronomy Club of Asheville, twice per month on the Friday nights that fall near the Last Quarter and New Moons (unless a holiday interferes). http://www.astroasheville.org/star-gazes for the latest posting of the designated observing sites and times each month.
Literary (children) • Children’s Story time: Our Family, 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 20, Jackson County Public Library. 586.2016. • Children’s Story time: Too Many Turkeys, 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 22, Jackson County Public Library, Sylva. 586.2016. • Children’s Story time: Giving Thanks, 1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 22, Jackson County Public Library, Sylva. 586.2016 • Children’s Story time: Rotary Readers, 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 25, Jackson County Public Library, Sylva. 586.2016. • Children’s Story time: Night Before Thanksgiving, 11
A&E ART/GALLERY EVENTS & OPENINGS • Reception for exhibiting artist Vickie S. Beck, following 7 p.m. concert by Mojomatic, Saturday, Nov. 23, Swain County Center for the Arts in Bryson City. Beck paints and makes baskets. www.swain.k12.nc.us/cfta. • Green Biennial Invitational Exhibition featuring nine new sculptures, through Dec. 31, the Village Green Commons, Cashiers. www.villagegreencashiersnc.com, 743.3434.
CLASSES, PROGRAMS & DEMONSTRATIONS • Glass classes at the Green Energy Park: Ornaments with artist Judy McManus, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23, $30. Pre-registration strongly suggested. Youth ages 13-17 may participate with parent present. 631.0271, www.jcgep.org. • 4th annual Community Craft Fair, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, Health & Fitness Center at MedWest Haywood, Clyde. Cost for those who wish to exhibit is $15 per table for members of the Health & Fitness Center and $25 per table for non-members. 452.8080. • Learn how to make lip balm, bath salts, and foot scrubs at a free natural body care products class at 3 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 8, at Canton branch of the Haywood County Public Library. All supplies for the class will be provided. 648.2924.
FILM & SCREEN • Award-winning “Heist: Who Stole the American Dream?” 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 22, Franklin Public Library, Franklin. Free. www.HighlandsPlayhouse.org. www.heist-themovie.com.