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7th Annual Thanksgiving Dinner Thursday Nov. 22 - 1:00 p.m. at First Assembly Church house located at their new property 191 Robinson Road, Andrews Complete free meal with all the trimmings, dessert and drink. Everyone is welcome.Call us if you are coming. See you there! For more info call 321-3777

www.firstagandrews.org

Andrews Community Thanksgiving Service Sponsored by the Cherokee County Ministerial Assoc. Andrews First Baptist Sunday night Nov. 18th 7p.m. Speaker - Bo Gray from Christ Community Church Special music and drama Hymns and Praise and Worship Choruses Offering received for the

Good Samaritan Fund

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.

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.

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.

Cherokee CountyRetired School Personnel will meet on Monday, November 19th, 2007 at 12:30 p.m. at the Murphy House Grill. Senator John Snow and Representative Roger West have been invited to speak. We welcome any retired school personnel. They will meet again on December 3rd, 2007 at 12:30 p.m. at Brother's Restaurant.

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 a 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. Coffee with the Poets will feature Don Long of Murphy, NC on Wednesday, November 14, at 10:30 a.m., Phillips and Lloyd Book Shop in Hayesville, NC. Students are especially welcome to come and share an original poem at open mic. We enjoy desserts from Crumpet's Dessertery and everyone can read in a warm, comfortable environment, or just listen if you'd like. This event is sponsored by NCWN West for the promotion of poets and poetry in our area. 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. Friends Sharing Grief Saturdays at 10:00 a.m. beginning November 10th. If you've lost someone close to you, or know someone who has, please call us to find out more information about our weekly GriefShare seminar/support group. Located at the Penland Senior Center 69 Alpine Street Murphy, North Carolina. Please call Carol at 835-3802 for more information. Sponsored by Truett Baptist Association. 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.

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 eetings are held at 6:30 p.m. the first Monday of each month at various locations. 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.

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. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots BBQ November 17th from 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. at the Andrews Ingles Shopping Center parking lot.

Mountain 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. Pine Grove Baptist Church Eagle Mountain Singers will be @ Pine Grove off of Swaims road on Nov. 17, 2007 starting @ 6:00 p.m. Pastor Mark Shook invites everyone to attend. 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.

RIBBON CUTTINGS:

Nov. 16-Timeless Treasures, 26A, Valley River Avenue, Murphy, noon. Owner Barbara Olson will host a Grand Opening with refreshments and a drawing for a huge gift basket. Timeless Treasures features unique gifts and consignments. Nov. 17-Rustic Impressions, now in the Valley River Merchants building, 33 Valley River Ave., Suite A, downtown Murphy, will have a grand opening and ribbon cutting beginning at noon. Owner Katie Keen is excited to announce her business is growing and the new location will make her more visible in downtown. Look for A HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS section with decorations for year round celebrations. For more information, call 835.7938. Republican party meeting on Thursday, November 15 at Brothers Restaurant, Murphy NC. Dinner at 6:30, meeting at 7:00. Everyone is welcome. Contact Donna Dockery 644-5822 for more i nformation.

Reiki Share Group, 409 Building, meets every Wednesday at 6 p.m. Call Paul Donovan at (828) 644-9101 for more information. Thursday Nov 29, Friends of Murphy Library will celebrate Fifth Thursday with a Friends Craft Sale from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the community room of the library, 11 Blumenthal St, Murphy.

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. Writing for Children workshop will meet Wednesday, November 21, from 10:00 a.m. to 12 noon at the Moss Memorial Library in Hayesville, NC. The group meets regularly on the third Wednesday of the month. The focus of the workshop is poetry and stories for children and young adults. Support and advice is offered to writers. The group is sponsored by the North Carolina Writers' Network West. Members of Netwest and visitors are welcome to attend. For more information, call Nancy Gadsby at 706-896-6392.

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.