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for the Haywood County Schools Foundation In the spirit of Mardi Gras and the HCSF Ball on March 2, stop by City Bakery on Main St. Waynesville and buy a mini King Cake, available daily, or special order a full-sized cake. Proceeds beneďŹ t HCSF/Greg for King. Febuary 21, 6:30 p.m.: Wine tasting and sale at the Classic Wineseller. Taste ďŹ ve wines with food pairings and take advantage of special savings not available to the public! $50/person. Proceeds beneďŹ t HCSF/Greg for King. Reservations: 452-6000.
• The Highlands Cashiers Players (HCP) present, Social Security, Feb. 21-24, and March 1-3, Performing Arts Center in Highlands. http://highlandspac.org/events/social/event_social.html • 3-in-1 Tour featuring Dove Award winner and Grammy-nominated artist, Brandon Heath, Mandisa, and Dove and Grammy award winner, Laura Story, 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 24, Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts, Franklin. Tickets start at $22 each.GreatMountainMusic.com or call 866.273.4615. • Auditions for the opening production of its 2013 season “Welcome to Mitford,â€? 6:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 24 and Tuesday, Feb. 25, main stage, Haywood Arts Regional Theatre (HART), 250 Pigeon St., Waynesville. Play is based on the novels by North Carolina writer Jan Karon; nearly 20 major roles. Directed by Wanda Taylor and will run weekends April 19 – May 5.
THE CLASSIC
Febuary 23, 5-8:30: Music and beer at BearWaters. Join the Hermit Kings out of Asheville for rock n’ roll with country and soul. $20/person. Proceeds beneďŹ t HCSF/Greg for King/Beth Brown for Queen.
February 13-19, 2013
February 27, 4 p.m. until ... CASH MOB!!! Visit the corner of Walnut and Main in downtown Waynesville, drop some money in our “hatâ€? and get Mardi Gras beads! Proceeds beneďŹ t HCSF/Greg for King/Beth Brown for Queen.
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• Jackson County Arts Council Day, Wednesday Feb. 13, Soul Infusion Tea House and Bistro, Sylva. Sales to benefit Jackson County Arts Council. 507.9820, www.jacksoncountyarts.org or www.facebook.com/JacksonCountyArtsCouncil. • Wine & Dine, 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 14, Claymates, 31 Front St., Dillsboro. $20 per person. Complimentary wine, dessert. Reservation only. 631.3133. www.claymatespottery.com/ • Third Thursday reception for a new exhibit, Critology, 5 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 21, Fine Art Museum at Western Carolina University. Artists Max Presneill and Mary Anna Pomonis will speak. www.fineartmuseum.wcu.edu or 227.3591.
• Woodturning demonstration by Jim Barbour, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 16, Folk Art Center on the Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville. Sponsored by the Carolina Mountain Woodturners and the Southern Highlands Craft Guild. John Hill, 645.6633 or visit www.carolinamountainwoodturners.org.
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• Fluid Expressions, featuring work by Dominick DePaolo, through March 9, Gallery 86, 86 N. Main St., Waynesville. Artist reception, 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 22, Gallery 86. www.haywoodarts.org.
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• Seventh annual Wild Game Dinner, 6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 22, Haywood County Fairgrounds. Fundraiser for Wildlife Club at Haywood Community College. Door prize drawings, silent auction, live auction, live entertainent. $10 ($5 if you bring a dish) and children under 12 years old eat free. 627.4560.
OUTINGS, HIKES & FIELDTRIPS • Nature Nut: Wolves, 9 to 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 13, Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education, Pisgah National Forest. Are there wolves in N.C.? How big do they grow to be? Do they howl? Story time, crafts, and other hands-on activities. Ages 4-7. 877.4423, www.ncwildlife.org/Enews/index.htm. • Eco Explorers: Fly Tying, 1 to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 13 and Tuesday, Feb. 19, Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education, Pisgah National Forest. Fundamentals and art of fly-tying. Equipment and materials provided. Limited to 8 participants. Ages 8-13. 877.4423, www.ncwildlife.org/Enews/index.htm. • Bike Maintenance: Derailleur and Shifting System, 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 13, REI Asheville. $20 members, $40 non-members, register at http://www.rei.com/event/48373/session/65451. • Non-motorized Trail Strategy initiative meeting for the Pisgah National Forest, 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 14, UNCA Sherrill Center, Mountain View Conference Room, Asheville. Meeting for Nantahala National Forest, 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 19, First Presbyterian Church, Tartan Hall, 26 Church Street, Franklin. www.fs.usda.gov/goto/nctrailstrategy. • Thru-Hiking the AT: Full Day Comprehensive Class, 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 16, REI Asheville, $25 REI members, $40 non-members. Register at http://www.rei.com/event/48047/session/64975. • Map and Compass Navigation Basics, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 17, REI Asheville, $30 REI members, $50 non-members. Register at http://www.rei.com/event/43656/session/65139. • Franklin Bird Club meeting, 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 18, Macon County Public Library. Speaker is Romney Bathurst: Hummingbirds - Delicate gems or Sky Kings? 524.5234. • WMI - Wilderness First Responder (WFR), Feb.16-24 in Asheville, March 2-10 in Cullowhee. Nine- day comprehensive wilderness medical course is the national standard for outdoor trip leaders. Landmark Learning, 293.5384 or main@landmarklearning.org. • Fly Tying for the Beginner, 9 a.m. to noon, Monday, Feb. 18, Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education, Pisgah National Forest. Learn the fundamentals of fly-tying from experienced fly-tiers. Equipment and materials provided. Ages 12 and up. 877.4423, www.ncwildlife.org/Enews/index.htm. • Regional Trails Plan public open houses, 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 19, Community Facilities Building, Andrews, and 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 21, Jackson County Public Library, Sylva. Sponsored by the Southwestern Commission. www.regiona.org. • Green Drinks, an informal gathering of conservationists, 5:15 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 19, Rathskeller Coffee Haus & Pub, Franklin.
PROGRAMS & WORKSHOPS • Hike, 10 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 24, Devil’s Britches, Cataloochee Ranch. Sponsored by Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy (SAHC), Highland Brewing Company, and US Fish and Wildlife. Bring water, camera, warm clothing, good hiking shoes, and lunch. Friendly dogs allowed. Guided hike. Registration is required. Rich Preyer, 253.0095 ext 205 or rich@appalachian.org.
FARM & GARDEN • Macon County Poultry Club poultry class 9 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 16, North Carolina Cooperative Extension’s Macon County center. Instructors are Randy Collins, Graham County Cooperative Extension and Keith Wood, Cherokee County Extension Agency, 332.1466.