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Andrews Chamber of Commerce "After Hours" will be hosted by The Rock (Andrews Christian Youth Center Association) Thursday Oct. 18 at 5:00 pm. Refreshments will be served. A door prize will be given away. The Rock is in the West End Plaza next to Super

Saver.

Andrews Community cantata practice will begin Sunday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Andrews United Methodist Church on Chestnut Street in Andrews. Everybody is welcome to come and sing, no matter your denomination.

Alzheimer's Support Group of Murphy meets the 1st Thursday of the month at 6:00 p.m. at the Murphy Senior Center. Contact Laura Harris at 828-644-0650 for more information.

Action team The Far West Small Scale Agricultural Action Team meets the second Monday of each month in the St. Andrews Lutheran Church community room, Andrews. For information, call Mary Janis, 828-389- 1913mjanis@meyecomputer.com

Alcoholics Anonymous The Cherokee County Alcoholics Anonymous has scheduled meetings as follows: Tues. 7 p.m., in the back of the Episcopal Church of the Messiah Located across the street from the Cherokee Scout and the Verizon building on the corner of Central & Church Street; Sat. noon at the 409 building; Thur. 8 p.m. St. William's Catholic Ch., Murphy; Wed. 8 p.m., United Methodist Church, Andrews, in the fellowship hall; Tues. noon, Thur. noon, Fri. 8 p.m.; Immaculate Heart of Mary, Hayesville; Sat. 8 p.m. First Methodist Church, Downtown Hayesville. For a complete area meeting schedule and information, call 837-4440. Boot Drive, October 20th, starting at 8:30 a.m. - approx. 2:30 p.m. It will be for Tim Shook, age 49, who has degenerative Joint Disease and 28 years of service with the rescue squad with the Peachtree squad for 25 years. The drive will be at Wal-mart, McDonalds, Hot Spot, and at the 141-64 East Intersection at Peachtree Restaurant.

Business Women of Murphy meet every Thursday, 8 a.m. at the Peachtree Restaurant, across from Murphy Medical Center. New members are welcome. Call Marie Speigel for information. 835-8821.

Bingo every Saturday night at the Andrews V.F.W. post. Early bird time is 5:30 p.m., regular time, 7:00 p.m. and the doors open at 3:30 p.m. There is also a snack bar. Bingo is open to everyone, bring a friend.

Brasstown Potluck The Brasstown Community holds a potluck supper and meeting on the third Thursday of each month, 6:30 p.m., Brasstown Community Center, 255 Settawig Road, Brasstown.

Benefit for Calvary Baptist Church will be Saturday October 20th from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Martins Creek Community Center. All proceeds will go to replace damage to walls and flooring due to church being flooded by sewage backup. We are unable to have worship in our church until repairs are done. The structure work has begun but there is still a need for items that insurance will not replace. All donations are greatly appreciated. For pickups, call Paul at 837-6174, IRA Mae Moss at 837- 5942, Melinda at 837-2859 or Nell at 835- 3108.

Business Women of Murphy meet every Thursday, 8 a.m. at the Peachtree Restaurant, across from Murphy Medical Center. New members are welcome. Call Marie Speigel for information. 835-8821.

Chamber Business After Hours will be sponsored by REACH from 5:30 to 7 p.m Thursday, Oct. 18. After Hours will be held at the REACH Thrift Store on Tennessee Street. After Hours is for all Chamber members and their guests. Come out and network, enjoy refreshments and support business members. For more information, call 837-2242. Clay and Cherokee County Democrats will have a rally with a Halloween theme on Saturday, October 27th at the Brasstown Community Center. Pot luck supper starts at 6:00 p.m. with a contest for the best pumpkin and apple pies. Special guests and drawing for raffle prizes will follow the presentation of the best costumes. All Democrats welcome. Call 828-361-7058 or 828-389-4430 for more information.

Children and youth can learn various instruments at Andrews United Methodist Church. Practice is held from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday. Children can learn various instruments such as piano, guitar and drums. They can also participate in drama and learn signing for music.

Cherokee County Mountain Lions meet the first and third Tuesday of each month at Downtown Pizza, 6 p.m. New members are welcome.

Chapter J of the Gold Wing Road Riders Association (GWRRA) meets the third Saturday of each month at Daniel's Steak House in Hiawassee. Lunch is at 11 a.m. and the meeting is at noon.We encourage current members of the GWRRA and anyone interested in becoming member to join us. Guests are always welcome, and we look forward to seeing participants from other chapters. There are great rides coming up and we hope many of you will join us. For more information, contact Terry Kintz at 706-745-9542. Classes de ingles gratis. Tri County Community College. Ofrece classes de ingles como Segundo idioma (ESL Classes) Todos los Miercoles y Jueves De 9:00 am a 12:00 am. En el local de Family Resources of Cherokee County. Ubicado en 70 Central Street Murphy, NC 28906. Para mayor informacion llame al tlefono No. (828) 837-3460.

Dr. John Savage of Ebro, Florida, will speak on The Growth of the Republican Party in Georgia. The presentation will be at 3:15 pm in the Wilson Auditorium of Young Harris College in Young Harris, Georgia. There will be a reception outside the Wilson Auditorium afterwards. The event is free to the public. Domestic Violence Support Group REACH of Cherokee County offers a free confidential support group to women whose lives are, or have been affected by domestic violence. The group meets every Wednesday at 5 p.m. at the REACH office in Murphy. Please call (828) 837-2097 for more information. Family Resources in collaboration with Tri-County Community College will offer ESL (English as a second language) classes every Wednesday and Thursday from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 a.m. Classes will be held in the basement of Family Resources and are free to anyone wishing to participate. For more information call 837-3460. Far West Mountain Economic Partners' Small Scale Agriculture Action Team meets at 6 p.m. the first Monday of every month at the Far West offices located at 452 Main Street in Andrews. All farmers in from Cherokee, Clay, Graham and Swain Counties and the Qualla Boundary are invited to attend. For details, contact Pat Love at 828-321-2929 or via email at fwpartners@verizon.net.

Flying Club The Over mountain Flyers meets the second Saturday each month at the Andrews-Murphy Airport from 9 a.m. to noon. For information, call 837-3468.

Grape Creek Community Club will hold it's annual Fall Festival on Thursday, October 25th beginning at 5:00 p.m.

Grace Fellowship Baptist Hallelujah Night October 31st 6:30 - 9:00p.m.

Ages 0-18 welcome.

Hope Powell and Charity Irwin are offering beginning Quilting classes at "In Nonnie's Attic." Please call 321-2800 to schedule your class.

Hiwassee River Valley Kennel Club Meetings are held at 6:30 p.m. the first Monday of each month at various locations. Our October meeting will be held October 1st at Brother's Restaurant in Murphy, NC.. We invite all those interested in pure bred dogs and canine activities to attend. Call President Kit Miracle @ 706 492 5253 or Edna Hodges @ 828 835 3311 for details.

Intermediate Bridge is being played at the Senior Center in Hiawassee on Mondays and Fridays, starting at 12:45. All players welcome. For more information please call 828-389-8065.

Jail Ministry Training Session Tuesday October 30th starting at 7 p.m. at the Murphy Presbyterian Church(house located behind the church). If anyone has any questions they can call Rev. Alan Wildsmith at the Murphy Presbyterian Church 837-6153.

Knitting and Spinning Lessons: "From How to Knit to Knitting Design", Monday mornings 10-12 and Monday evenings 7-9. "Spinning Saturdays", 9-12 noon, once a month. Call Martha at Yarn Circle, 835-4592 for details.

Monster Mash - Halloween Costume Party ^ October 27th - at Valley town Cultural Arts Center. Proceeds go to bathroom upgrades, donations accepted and are tax deductible. Ed Cloud will DJ. Costume Contest. Costume not required to attend. $25 per couple or $15 each. 8-11 p.m. Tickets at door.M

ountain Country Rod & Gun Club

will holds their regular monthly business meeting on the third Tuesday every month, 7:00 p.m. at the Hiwassee Pool & Wellnes Center located at 69 Alpine Street in Murphy. The meeting is open to the general public and even is invited and urged to attend. For directions or information on any of the clubs activities, please contact Glendon Gale by calling 828-835- 9490.

North Carolina Writers' Network meets the first Thursday each month at TCCC in the Board room for reading and critiquing of each other's poetry writing. Contact Janice Moore, 828-389-6394. Penny Johnson will be the featured artist October 15-December 31 at Shoebooties Cafe located in downtown Murphy. Penny is a watercolorist painting portraits and local landscapes.

Peachtree Community Potluck supper first Tuesday each month, 6:30 p.m. at the Peachtree Community Center. Grocery bingo and games, 3rd Friday each month at 7 p.m.

People of Faith People of Faith Against the Death Penalty meets the 1st Monday each month at 7 p.m. at the Glen Mary House, next to St. William Catholic Church. For information, call 837-0867.

Post Adoption Support Services are available to all families in western North Carolina who have an adopted child less than 18 years of age. For further information visit our website: www.mountainyouthresources. org or call 828.226.7338 and ask about the APASS program.

Postpartum Depression Support Group will be held at the Family Resource Center in Murphy every 1st and 3rd Wednesdays from 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. beginning October 4th, 2006.

Quilting Classes In Nonnie's Attic is quilting 100 squares in 100 days to help Andrews celebrate its 100th birthday. Join us each day at 1:30 p.m. and learn new quilt square. Call 321- 2800 for more information.

RBC Centura Bank, 50 Peachtree St., Murphy is sponsoring a Blood Drive for the American Red Cross on October 22nd. Please call Karen Nash, 837-2141 to schedule a donation appointment. Walk-Ins are welcome. All blood types needed. Give Blood. Save a neighbors Life!

Ribbon cutting Monday, Oct. 22 for Pro Motion Rehab, noon; the new business is at 1787 W. US Highway 64, Suite 3, Murphy, next to Studley Chiropractic in The Landing. On Tuesday, Oct. 23, Pro Motion Rehab in conjunction with Studley Chiropractic will hold a Fall Reduction and Spinal Screening Program, all free of charge, starting at 2 p.m. Come meet the staff of both practices and learn how to have healthy lifestyle through education, exercise and preventative care. Door prizes, free 10-minute laser treatments, blood pressure checks and more.

Rummage and Bake Sale Ranger Methodist Church, Saturday, October 20th 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Breakfast and lunch available. Church is located on Ranger Road 3 miles west of the Grizzly Bear on Hwy. 64.

Revival at the Pray Chapel at 79 Felming Stree, Murphy, NC 28906 starting October 21st at 6:30 p.m. through October 25th. Come and share in the excitement of Christ. We invite everyone to regular Sunday Morning services at 11:00 a.m. every Sunday. If you want to pray and share come to 10:30 a.m. We have a spirit and truth service with singing and praising, preaching and teaching and testifying.

Reiki Share Group, 409 Building, meets every Wednesday at 6 p.m. Call Paul Donovan at (828) 644-9101 for more information.

The Experimental Aircraft Association - local tri-state EAA Chapter #1211 meets the third Thursday, 7 p.m. of each month at Blairsville airport. If interested, contact Jim Olson @ 828-557-2446.

The Compassionate Friends meet the 2nd Thursday of each month at the Reach office across from Ivie Funeral Home. This is a support group for parents who have lost a child. For more information call Maxine at 837-0425 or Mabel Cooke at 837-6871.

Teen trouble? Are you a parent or guardian raising a teen and feel you just don't have all the answers? If you are interested in a parentled support group for individuals with teens, contact Family Resources at 837-3460.

Tops Weight Loss "Take Off Pounds Sensibly" in Murphy meets on Mondays at 5 p.m. at the Glen Mary Hall, Andrews Road. For more information, call 837-4587. Two Tops clubs meet in Andrews on Mondays. The morning club meets in Valleytown Baptist Church Fellowship Hall at 8:45 weigh in, meeting at 9:00. Call 321-5242 for more information. The evening club, which meets at Christ Community Church, weights in at 5:00 and has a meeting at 5:30. Call 321-3040 or 321-1422 for more information. The Cherokee County Chamber/Welcome Center is open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Tops Weight Loss "Take Off Pounds Sensibly" in Murphy meets on Mondays at 5 p.m. at the Glen Mary Hall, Andrews Road. For more information, call 837-4587. Two Tops clubs meet in Andrews on Mondays. The morning club meets in Valleytown Baptist Church Fellowship Hall at 8:45 weigh in, meeting at 9:00. Call 321-5242 for more information. The evening club, which meets at Christ Community church, weights in at 5:00 and has a meeting at 5:30. Call 321-3040 or 321-1422 for more information. Valleytown Cultural Arts and Historical Society is hosting a Halloween Costume Party on October 27, 2007, from 8 - 11 p.m. Ed Cloud will DJ the Monster Mash at the Valleytown Arts Center in Andrews, NC.Costumes are optional. However, for those who wish to participate, there will be a Costume Contest. Food and Sodas will be provided. We hope to see you there! For more information call 361-8602

VFW meeting Andrews Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7620 meets the 3rd Thursday each month, 7 p.m., post home. For information call 321-3901. Andrews, NC 28901.

Veterans Day Memorial service at 11:00 a.m. at the memorial corner park in Downtown Murphy. The event is hosted by the local Veterans of Foreign Wars chapter.