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 su pport 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 Mu rphy. Pl ease ca ll (8 28) 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 find ou t mo re in formation ab out 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.

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.

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 Officers Association 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, an d wa rrant of ficers are 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 Tu esday 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.

HIWASSEE RIVER VALLEY KENNEL CLUB We will NOT be holding a meeting in July. Our regular meetings are held at 7 p.m. the first Mo nday of ea ch mo nth at Brother's Restaurant on Hwy 64 in Murphy. MEETINGS WILL RESUME IN AUGUST. 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 Th ursday ea ch 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 Tu esday ea ch mo nth, 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.

Boys and girls chess instructions will start again for the 3rd season at the Murphy Public Library every Tuesday from 1-4 p.m. Chess instructor Karl Godert offers free of charge chess teaching to all children of all ages. Children as young as 4 participated last year. A total of 34 youngsters participated with Aaron Rogers emerging as two time champion and Jeremy Cook was runner-up. Chess increases concentration, improves analytical skills, boosts self-confidence an d stimulates creativity. Learn and have fun.

OTHER

Ray of Light Clothes Closet. Sponsored by Vengence Creek Baptist Church.The hours are 2-6 p.m. at 1145 Vengence Creek Rd. Marble (Old Vengence Creek Baptist Church). All clothing donations are welcome.

The Blue Ridge Mountains Chapter of the Military Officers Association 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, an d wa rrant of ficers are 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 Mo nday of ea ch mo nth at various ocations.

Hanging Dog Missionary Baptist Church is in partnership with "There's Hope For the Hungry." We will be distributing boxes of nonperishable food at no cost to those in the community who have a need or might be going through a difficult time. The distribution will take place on Wednesday, the first of ea ch 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 office phone 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 an d th ird Tu esday 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 Officers Association 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, an d wa rrant of ficers are 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 Mo nday of ev ery mo nth at the Far West officeslo cated at 45 2 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 Mo nday of ea ch mo nth 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 p.m. the first Mo nday of ea ch 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 Sa turday night of each month.

Scripture study of the Gospel of John and the Johannie Letters is being offered for 14 weeks on Mondays 10-11:30 a.m. and on Thursday evenings 6:30-8 p.m. Each session provides time to reflect on sc ripture, pr ovides co mmentary and daily questions and concludes with a brief synopsis. The series will be held in the Commons of St. William Catholic Church, 765 Andrews Road, Murphy. Contact Michelle Calascione at 837-2000 if you are interested in attending.

Discover the amazing world of insects every Monday. The Summer Reading Program in Murphy begins on June 16 and runs through July 28. The 2008 Summer Reading Program is open to young people, preschool through young adult. In addition to the programs each Monday, children are encouraged to complete a reading log to turn in for special treats. The program Busfor ages 3-6 is 10:30-11 a.m. The program for 1st-5th grade is 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Registration is Monday, June 9 at 11:30 a.m. If you are unable to register at that time, simply come to the programs. For more information, contact Daphne Childrens, Youth Services Librarian, at 837-2025.

Coffee With The Poets, NCWN West (Netwest) is pleased to have Estelle Darrow Rice read Wednesday, June 25, at 10:30 a.m., at Phillips and Lloyd Book Shop on the square in Hayesville. Estelle says "that by writing poetry, she is healed of sorrow and uplifted in joy." She finds da ily in spiration in th e mo untains that surround her home, which inspired her book, Quiet Times. She is a published author of both poetry and prose. She finds ti me to sh are her craft by teaching workshops. She holds membership in NCWN West (Netwest) and the North Carolina Poetry Society. June and July are months we invite and welcome students of any age to come and read one of their original poems during open mic. One need not be a poet to enjoy poetry, please join us to listen and or read at open mic and of course to sample the pastries, coffee and tea, provided by Crumpet's Dessertery. Contact Glenda Beall, glendabeall@msn. com 828-389-4441 or Mary Mike Keller, mmkeller@brmemc.net for more information.

Glenda Barrett of Hiawassee, Georgia and Robert Kimsey of Mc Caysville, Georgia will be reading original works in the Keith House, June 26 at 7 p.m. The event is sponsored by the North Carolina Writer's Network, Netwest. All are invited for an hour of original poetry and prose. Glenda is a "home grown girl", born and raised in Hiawassee. Her writings are humorous, heartfelt, nostalgic and pure magic. Robert is author of chapbooks, "Paths From the Shawnee Spring" and a limited edition "Readings". He spends much of his time volunteering and teaching writing to children in the Fannin County schools.

Revival services will be held at the Upper Peachtree Baptist Church beginning Monday, June 23 through Friday, June 27. Services will begin nightly at 7 p.m. with the Rev. James Langston as guest speaker. Special music each evening. Pastor Steve West and

the church family invite all to attend.

Art Friday, is at the offices of One Dozen Who Care, Inc. (ODWC). This is a place of interest to local artists and art lovers. ODWC is located at 65 Wilson Street, Andrews, between PJ's Pizzas and the Dollar General store. Art Friday is June 27 from 4-7 p.m. This week Jane Birchfieldan d Da rlene Heaton will be showing their artwork.

Nationally known cartoonist and humorous illustrator, Jack Cassady will appear at The Daily Grind & Wine in Murphy Friday, June 27, from 7-10 p.m., along with the jazz duo Two Tooters. Cassady will be helping to raise much needed funds for the animals of the Valley River Humane Society by drawing individual cartoon portraits (caricatures) for a minimum donation of $10 each. Cassady's graphic humor has appeared world-wide in both the print and electronic media. Samples of his work and places he has published can be found on his website at: www.ToonMaker.com. Come join the fun and support a worthy cause! For more information call 828-835-7322.

Historians to speak. Carroll and Jenny Wray, husband and wife, will be speaking about two groups of heroic pioneers who crossed the plains in 1856. The Willie and Martin handcart companies, comprised of 980 immigrants from the British Isles, walked 1,300 miles to join other members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Utah. Their story is of miraculous survival in overcoming severe blizzards in central Wyoming. The meeting will be held at a residence located at 124 Rockridge Rd., Murphy, 6 p.m. Saturday, June 28. No donations will be solicited or accepted. There will be refreshments. For more information call Elder Leinbach, 557-3939.

LOCAL AUTHOR/POET TEACHES WRITING AS A SPIRITUAL EXPERIENCE Sacred Writing Workshop in Murphy Writing Medicine, a local organization promoting writing as a spiritual tool will present Self Illuminated: Writing Your Heart Out! at the Murphy Public Library Saturday June 28 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Whether taking the form of poetry, song, prose, essay, journal entry, or doodle, this two-hour workshop will explore several simple writing exercises to unlock the the stores of personal truth hidden in the mystery of You. Workshop fee is $45 per person. Registration is required.

Prayer for the Tri County area. Tri County Christian Crusade will have a time of Praise and Prayer for our area at Grace Fellowship Baptist church in Andrews Sunday night June 29 at 6pm. This event is held each 5th Sunday at different churches. Chris West from Mountain View Community Church will be leading the praise and worship. This is a multi church, nondenominational event. There will be a choir practice at 5pm. For more information call John Piercy at 557-1251.

Open Horse Shows Scheduled. The Union County Saddle Club's next Open Horse Shows are schedule for Saturday, June 28 and Saturday, July 5, 2008. Sign up time for both shows will be at 11 a.m. with a start time of 12 Noon. The July 5 show is a make-up from the rain out in March. The show grounds are located on the corner of Hwy. 515 and 325 in Blairsville. The shows are open to the public and there is no charge for admission. Come on out and enjoy a day of fun. If you need further information, visit the website at www.unioncountysaddleclub. org or call the information line at 706-745-3420.

The Small Business Center of One Dozen Who Care (ODWC) is offering a four-week Beadweaving class taught by Jean Busch and Swanee Hielscher. Beginning July 7, the class will be held on Monday evenings from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Participants do not need to have prior knowledge of beadweaving to attend and will be invited to display their work for sale at the ODWC Art Friday on August 22 from 4-7 p.m. Art Friday is a monthly event that showcases the works of local artists. There is limited seating and registration is required. The deadline for registration is by noon, Monday, June 30. A registration fee of $40 is due on the first ev ening, and it includes the beading kit. Call 828-321-2273 to register. ODWC is a non-profit50 1 (c ) (3 ) Co mmunity Development Corporation, located at 65 Wilson Street, Suite 5, 6 and 7, Andrews.

The Mountain Morning Craft Guild has announced their upcoming craft class schedule for July and August. The first We dnesday of each month is the regular business meeting for the organization. Classes for July will feature pottery whistles on July 9; wind chimes on July 16, and handmade cards on July 30. No classes are scheduled for July 23 as the guild will be making final pr eparations fo r th eir Christmas in July exhibit which will be held July 24 through 26. August workshops will be on handcrafting books on August 13, purses on August 20 and drying flowers in a variety of ways on August 27. The dried flowers wi ll be us ed in upcoming workshops later in the fall. Classes are held from 10 a.m. until noon at the Mountain Morning workshop, located at 1158C Main Street just east of Party Time ice cream and Andrews Town Hall. An average fee of $5 covers the cost of materials. Pre-registration is encouraged as seating is limited. Call 828-321-2730 or email mountainmorning@ verizon.net to register or for more information about the classes. Mountain Morning is a project of Far West Mountain Economic Partners, an IRS registered 501(c)3 non-profitor ganization, serving Cherokee, Clay, Graham and Swain Counties and the Qualla Boundary since 2002.

Party with Panache Luncheon. Tri-County Women's Connection invites all women to enjoy the July 10 luncheon, at noon, in the fellowship hall of the First Baptist Church, Murphy. Cost is $10.50 for the catered lunch and program featuring Tawnya Curry's Party Outlet. Kayla Golden will provide special music. DiAnne Scott of High Point will speak of the fears that came into her life and how she overcame them. Her speech is titled, "Why sink when you can swim like a swan?" For reservations/cancellations call Darlene at 828-644-0940 or dixiedeb5@brmemc.net by Monday, June 30, noon. After making reservations, if you cannot attend, please cancel or honor your reservation payment. Child care is on site.

Murphy High School Class of 1998… We're looking for you! Please Join Us for Our 10 Year Class Reunion Saturday, October 11, 2008 Family Picnic, 12 pm Konaheeta Park Reunion Dinner Party, 6pm Doyle's Cedar Hill Restaurant If you are interested in attending, please send your name and address to murphyhigh1998@ yahoo.com. Formal invitation will follow. For more information, call 361-3024 or 361-6390.