EVENTS
RECURRING EVENTS

SELF-HELP

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.

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.

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 officein Murphy. Please call (828) 837-2097 for more information.

Friends Sharing Grief Saturdays at 10:00 a.m.If you've lost someone close to you, or know someone who has, please call us to findout 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.

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.

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

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.

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 parent-led support group for individuals with teens, contact Family Resources at 837-3460.

The Compassionate Friends meet the 2nd Thursday of each month at the Reach officeacross 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.

Friends Sharing Grief is for anyone who has lost someone close to you. We know it hurts and we want to help. Please join us the 1st and 3rd Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Macedonia Baptist Church on Hwy. 64 W. to Wolfcreek Rd. Please call Carol Skweres at (828)-835-3802 for more information. We also meet every Saturday at 10 a.m. at the Murphy Senior Center. These events are sponsored by Truett Baptist Association.

ACTIVITIES

DAR meetings will be held on the second Wednesday of Jan.-May and Sept.- Nov. at 2 p.m. at the Harshaw Chapel in Downtown Murphy. For more information contact Joan Wallace at 837-0876 or Margaret Warner at 837-8777 or 837-2644.

The Blue Ridge Mountains Chapter of the Military OfficersAssociation of America (MOAA) meets the third Monday of each month at various area restaurants. All active duty, retired and reserve military and public health service officers, and warrant officersare invited to attend. For information please contact one of the following individuals, in North Carolina: Jim Ferrell at 828-835-9203 and in Georgia: Jim Reynolds at 706-379-6601.

Attention HAMs and wannabe HAMs North Georgia Tri-State A.R.C. (Amateur Radio Club) meetings are held on the first Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at Branan Lodge in Blairsville. All of our meetings are open to the public. For more information about joining the Club or becoming a HAM, call Don Deyton at 706-781-6665.

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.

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.

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.

Story hour at The Curiosity Shop Bookstore, 46 Valley River Avenue, Murphy, on Saturday mornings from 11:00 to 12:00. Bring your children or grandchildren and let them enjoy being read to.

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.

Hiawassee River Valley Kennel Club meetings 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 Peggy Moorman @ 828 835 1082 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.

Mountain Country Rod & Gun Club will hold 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.

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.

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.

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.

Mountain High Hikers schedule tow hikes each Tuesday, occasionally specialty hike, and regular trail maintaining trips- all in the beautiful mountains of North Carolina and Georgia. Check the web site: MountainHighHikers.org for schedule and meeting locations or call 828-389-8240 for information.

OTHER

The Blue Ridge Mountains Chapter of the Military OfficersAssociation of America (MOAA) meets the third Monday of each month at various area restaurants. All active duty, retired and reserve military and public health service officers, and warrant officersare invited to attend. For information please contact one of the following individuals, in North Carolina: Jim Ferrell at 828-835-9203 and in Georgia: Jim Reynolds at 706-379-6601.

Hiwassee River Valley Kennel Club meetings are held at 6:30 p.m. the first Monday of each month at various locations.

Hanging Dog Missionary Baptist Church is in partnership with "There's Hope For the Hungry." We will be distributing boxes of non-perishable food at no cost to those in the community who have a need or might be going through a difficulttime. The distribution will take place on Wednesday, the first of each month between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Hanging Dog Missionary Baptist Church is located at 3522 Hanging Dog Rd. (Hanging Dog community) Murphy, NC 28906. The officephone number is 828-837-5160 and Bo Ford is the Pastor.

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

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

The Cherokee County Chamber/ Welcome Center is open Monday through Friday , 9 a.m to 5 p.m, Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. April-October.

The Blue Ridge Mountains Chapter of the Military OfficersAssociation of America (MOAA) meets the third Monday of each month at various area restaurants. All active duty, retired and reserve military and public health service officers, and warrant officersare invited to attend. For information please contact one of the following individuals, in North Carolina: Jim Ferrell at 828-835-9203 and in Georgia: Jim Reynolds at 706-379-6601.

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.

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 officeslocated 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.

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.

The Cherokee County Commisioners meeting will be held on the first Monday of each month at 8:30 a.m. and on the third Monday of each month at 5:30 p.m. in the Commissioners boardroom of the Cherokee County Courthouse, unless Monday falls on a holiday, or unless otherwise posted.

Hiwassee River Valley Kennel Club: Meetings are held at 7:00 p.m. the first Monday of each month at Brother's Restaurant on Hwy 64 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 Peggy Moorman @ 828 835 1082 for details.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Exhibit in Andrews Art Museum is seeking artists in all media, including artists for our gift shop. Please send four slides or photos, a one page bio, listing previous exhibits and a SASE to: Submissions Andrews Art Museum P.O. Box 868 Andrews, NC 28901. New exhibits are scheduled to open the first Saturday night of each month.

The Shooting Creek Church of God in Hayesville, NC will be having revival Wednesday, May 14th through Sunday, May 18th. Evangelist Hank Conner will be the guest speaker. Service times will be Wednesday through Saturday at 7:00 p.m. and Sunday at 11:00 p.m. Everybody is welcomed to attend.

The Power Team will be at On Fire Family Church, Wednesday-Sunday, May 14-18 at 7 p.m. nightly. A $2 Suggested donation at the door. For more information call 837-7815. On Fire Family Church is located in the Peachtree community just past the college.

The Murphy Library will show an Oscar-winning fantasy-thriller by Mexican filmmaker Guillermo Del Toro Thursday, May 15 at 6 p.m. The filmis rated R for graphic violence and some language and is in Spanish with subtitles in English. Call 837-2417 for details. The year is 1944, World War II is at its peak, but in Spain the Civil War is over. Franco and his "nacionalistas" have conquered the republicans, although some guerrillas still hide out in the mountains where young Ofelia moves with her mother and stepfather, the military commander, Captain Vidal. The child finds solace in her books of fairy tales and soon sees tiny fairies in her new home who lead her through a garden labyrinth to a mysterious faun. He proclaims her to be a lost princess who can be reunited with her father, the king, if she performs three tasks.

The Appalachian Home Builders Association will hold its May membership meeting on May 15, 2008 at 12 noon at Brother's Restaurant. The cost is free and will be sponsored by U.S. Lumber. Guest speaker will be Lacey Keeling, Sales Representative and the topic will be "Certainteed Weatherboard Siding." Come join us and bring a friend! For more information call Sandy hook @ 837-3866, Carl Speigel @ 835-9101 or Mike Reese @ 389-3388.

Saturday, May 17th, 2008 The Learning Center will be holding a Multi Family Yard Sale and Plant Sale at the L&N Depot from 10-2. This funds raised will be used for our school playground. Plants available will be; Hardy Perennials: Astilbe, Coreopsis, Cheddar Pinks, Coneflower,Daylily, English Ivy, Coral Bells, Shasta Daisy, Lilies, Stonecrop, Hosta, Black Eyed Susan, Blanket Flower, Herbs. Also...Petunia hanging baskets. All plant are grown by Sunshine Mountain Farms. For more information or donations to help support our kids playground please call Tara Noland at 828-837-0365.

Would you like to be a published author? You can do it! Tri- County Community College will be holding a one-day Creative Writing workshop on Saturday, May 17, 2008 from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. on the Main Campus in Murphy. The workshop is open to beginners and experienced writers and will cover manuscripts, cover letters, guidelines, markets and more. Call instructor Shirley Uphouse for more information at 828-837-6007. To register, contact the Continuing Education Division at TCCC at 828-835-4313. Cost is $20.

Orthopedist Dr. Brent Davis and PARC Rehab Services invites you to an open house featuring the latest in joint replacement technology, May 15 from 9:00am until 1:00pm at Peachtree Athletic and Rehabilitation Center. The Mobile Learning Center, a fifty foot long educational trailer, will be on campus during this time only for visitors to view displays on orthopedic treatments now available. Dr. Davis will be speaking about the newest technology in joint replacement that has been developed specificallyfor females and males, joint resurfacing, and minimally invasive procedures. Lecture times are 9:00 am and 11:00 am. Tours of the Rehab facilities will be at 10:00 and 12:00. Be sure to mark your calendar for this important event on May 15th. Please RSVP to Mountain Valley Orthopedics at 837-9181. A conference for clergy and laity on Hearing Accessibility will be held on May 31 from 10am - 3pm at Garner UMC in Garner, NC. Registration is required by May 23. Lunch is included in the registration fee. Call John Crowe at (919) 759-2146 or e-mail him drcrowe@ nccumc.org. This conference is being sponsored by Committee on Disability Concerns of the NC Conference of the United Methodist Church. The early bird registration fee is $15 for those who sign up by May 1. After May 1, the registration fee goes up to $20. Learn more about this event @ http://www.nccmentalhealth. org/hearing.htm for more information.

Mt Calvary will be having their annual yard sale on May 17th from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. There will be items of interest for all members of the family. The church will be offering $2 hamburgers and $1 hotdogs. Chips, drinks, and sweets will be available for 50 cents each. Come enjoy the day with food, fellowship, and new found treasures. We look forward to seeing you there. The church is located on highway 64/74 just west of Brother's Restaurant.

Mountain Country Rod & Gun Club will hold their regular monthly meeting Tuesday, May 20th, 6 p.m. at the USFS Panther Top Shooting Range located in the Nantahala National Forest at the end of Panther Top Road. Following the brief business meeting, refreshments will be served and a non-competetive pistol and riflesilhouette shoot held. This event is open to the general public and everyone participating is asked to bring their own weapons and ammunition. For directions or information on any of the clubs other interests or activities, please contact Glendon Gale by calling 828-835-9490.

Mountain Country Rod & Gun Club will hold their regular monthly meeting Tuesday, May 20th, 6 p.m. at the USFS Panther Top Shooting Range located in the Nantahala National Forest at the end of Panther Top Road. Following the brief business meeting, refreshments will be served and a non-competetive pistol and riflesilhouette shoot held. This event is open to the general public and everyone participating is asked to bring their own weapons and ammunition. For directions or information on any of the clubs other interests or activities, please contact Glendon Gale by calling 828-835-9490.

The TriCounty Democratic Women of North Carolina will meet Tuesday evening May 20th at Elsie's Restaurant in Andrews. Dinner begins at 6:30 p.m. with the meeting from 7:00-8:00 p.m. All Democratic women in Cherokee, Clay, Graham and surrounding counties are encouraged to attend. For more information call Pat Hardin 828-321-5201 or Nancy Helms 828-837-3638.

United Community Bank will hold the 1st Annual Spring For A Cure 2008 Beauty Pageant at the Henn Theater in Murphy, NC at 10 am. All proceeds will go to the American Cancer Society for the Relay for Life of Cherokee County. The pageant entry fee is $35 for first child and then $25 for each additional sibling. The deadline is May 21st. Late entries will not be accepted. You may pick up or drop off an application at the Murphy United Community Bank or mail in the application to Glenda Jones, P.o. Box 800, Murphy, NC 28906. Make checks payable to American Cancer Society. All fees are non-refundable. For more information contact Glenda Jones at (828)837-9291) or email her at glendajones@ucbi.com.

The NCWN (Netwest) Writing for Children Workshop and Critique Session will meet at Moss Memorial Library in Haysville, North Carolina, Wednesday May 21, at 10:00 A.M. We invite visitors to come and observe. For more information contact Nancy Gadsby: 706-896-6392

Hearing Accessibility Conference will be on May 31st from 10am - 3pm at Garner United Methodist Church in Garner, NC. Registration is $20 and is required by May 23rd in order to provide the correct number of lunches. Contact John M. Crowe 919 759-2146, 919 922-2146 or drcrowe@nccumc.org or visit our website nccmentalhealth.org/ hearing.htm

Do you love Mary Kay products? Well, join us for a ribbon cutting to debut Christy Fuller's new Mary Kay business! The ribbon cutting will be held on May 24, 2008 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the United Community Bank in Andrews. There will be light refreshments, door prizes and samplings of your favorite products! So, come and get pampered with Mary Kay products for FREE! Customers and friends are welcome! For more information call Christy Fuller at 828-361-3114.

The Andrews Cruise Night, sponsored by the Andrews Police Pals will be held on May 24, 2008 at 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. (must be 21 years old to enter). Bring your Classic, Hot Rods, Vintage, Muscle and Old Trucks (sorry no motorcycles or off-road vehicles allowed.) All vehicles must have valid insurance. Uninsured vehicles will be on display in the old Food Lion parking lot. Bring your lawn chairs to line the streets and watch these antique cars and trucks cruise by. Food vendors will be on hand during the event. Registration forms can be picked up at Andrews Town Hall. Registration will begin at 6 p.m., cruising will be held from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. A $10 donation from all drivers will be appreciated and will go to the Andrews Police Pal Program. For more information call Claudia Huls at Andrews Town hall at 321-5111 or Jimmy Hyde at 321-4392.

The Tusquittee Community Organization monthly meeting to be held Tuesday, May 27 at 6:30 pm. The meetings are held the fourth Tuesday of every month at 6:30pm at the Tusquittee Community Center on Downings Creek Road. The speaker and program topic for the May meeting will be announced in next weeks newspaper. Residents of and visitors to the Tusquittee Township as well as the entire county are welcome and encouraged to attend. A typical meeting includes a delicious covered dish dinner and an interesting speaker. Topics include items of interest to the community such as the proposed gun range at Nelsons Ridge, firesafety, gardening, political candidates, and area history and heritage. You are invited to attend a casual evening that is both enjoyable and informative as well as have an opportunity to receive one of fivedoor prizes. For further information please call Louise Lorentzen at 828-389-9315 or 828-389-9198.

Coffee with the Poets is hosted by Phillips and Lloyd Book Store in Hayesville, North Carolina Wednesday, May 28, at 10:30 A.M. Please join us for a morning of local writers reading their work. All are welcome to come and read at open mic.

Prepared childbirth classes will begin May 29th through June 19th. Classes are on Thursday evening 6:30-8:30 pm at the Cherokee County Health Dept. Classes taught by a Lamaze Certified Instructor. To sign up or for more information call 837-7486 and ask for Montez.

A Democrat Rally will be held on Saturday, May 31, 2008 to meet and hear statewide and local candidates at the Big Red Barn at Mission Farm on HWY 64 East, Murphy. The Gates Open at 5:00 p.m. There will be food, entertainment and more! The music will be by the "Gnarly Fingers" band. Co-sponsored by Cherokee, Clay and Graham Democratic Parties and TriCounty Democratic Women. Contact County Chairs for more information: Cherokee: John Snow, III 828-557-2080 Clay: Betty Anderson 828-389-4430 TCDW President: Pat Hardin 828-321-5210

The NCWN (Netwest) Poetry Critique will meet at Tri-County Community College in Murphy, North Carolina, Thursday, June 5, at 7:00 P.M. For more information contact Janice Moore: 828-389-6394. We invite visitors to come and observe.

The NCWN (Netwest) Poetry Critique will meet at Tri-County Community College in Murphy, North Carolina, Thursday, June 5, at 7:00 P.M. We invite visitors to come and observe. For more information contact Janice Moore: 828-389-6394.