Bob Lawson Named Stecoah Artisan of the Month
      Stecoah Valley Artisans Gallery proudly announces Bob Lawson as Artisan of the Month for October 2007. A retired systems analyst from California, Bob makes drums and teaches drum making to others. He first became interested in making drums while taking a class on Native American studies.
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Kelischek Workshop
     Instrument maker George Kelischek explains the craftsmanship behind creating early music instruments during a post-concert reception for musicians Wayne Hankin and Jacqueline Schwab on November 11. The tour of Kelischek Workshop for Musical Instruments and the artist reception were part of a concert...
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Journal of a living lady
"Teas from the heart"
By Nancy White Kelly #312
      Teas from the Heart Ministry recently hosted a welcoming tea for newcomers to the area. Valet parking was provided while tuxedoed gentlemen escorted the new arrivals inside the home of Ken and Phyllis Ott of Hiawassee. Several volunteers assisted with the preparation and decoration. Others greete...
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Cooking with Barbara
By Barbara Walker-Huff
      With the Holidays fastly approaching here are a few recipes that my family enjoys every year. We usually gather at one of my daughters' homes every year, but this year the gang is coming to my house here in the Mountains. The grand kids are getting bigger every year and are now a tween and teens, ...
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Odyssey Center for Ceramic Arts is currently accepting registration for Winter Classes.
      Winter Classes meet weekly from Jan.7 to March 8 and include beginner, intermediate, advanced-level courses and kids' classes. Odyssey resident Courtney Murphy will lead Beginning Handbuilding, a class designed to familiarize students with the fundamentals of handbuilding.
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