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 office in 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 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.

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, and warrant officers 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 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.

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 Monday of each month 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 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.

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 and 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, and warrant officers 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 Monday of each month 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 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 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 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 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, and warrant officers 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 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.

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 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.

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 scripture, provides commentary 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.

Coffee With The Poets. 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 at Phillips and Lloyd Book Shop on the square in Hayesville. 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.

Family Story Time at the Murphy Library is looking into the sky Thursday, July 3. The theme is space and Assistant Librarian Steven Abernethy will read stories about the planets and space exploration starting at 6:15 p.m. Everyone is welcome for stories, crafts and snacks. Story Time replaces the movie on the first Thursday of the month. Call 837-2417 for details.

The NCWNW (Netwest ) Poetry Critique will meet at Tri-County Community College in Murphy, North Carolina, Thursday, July 3, at 7 p.m. Visitors are invited to come and observe. For more information contact Janice Moore: 828-389-6394.

RBC Bank invites you to Patriotic Day on from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on July 3. Cards, letters and care packages for U.S. soldiers will be collected. Bring in $1 bills in exchange for new Presidential $1 coins. Refreshments will be served. 50 Peachtree Stret, Murphy, 828-837-2141.

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.

Old Fashioned Baptist Church in Martins Creek will be holding Vacation Bible School July 7-11 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. All ages welcome. For more information call 837-8184.

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 evening, and it includes the beading kit. Call 828-321-2273 to register. ODWC is a non-profit 501 (c) (3) Community 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 Wednesday 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 preparations for their 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 will be used 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-profit organization, serving Cherokee, Clay, Graham and Swain Counties and the Qualla Boundary since 2002.

The NCWNW (Netwest) Prose Workshop and Critique Session will meet at Tri-County Community College in Murphy, North Carolina, Thursday, July 10, at 7 p.m. Visitors are invited to come and observe. For more information contact Richard Argo: 828-837-5500.

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.

Bubbles In The Park and Car Show event on July 12 will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. will be at the Konehete Park in Murphy. There will be a giant Six Flags waterslide, water play and bubble play. This event is coordinated by the Parent's as Teachers program at Family Resources of Cherokee County-Modern Woodmen/Linda May- will be present with free parenting literature, etc. Kentucky Fried Chicken will be there giving out free balloons. There will be free hot dogs, ice cream and drinks for everyone with sounds of the oldies music playing. It's sure to be a fun event. This is a non-profit agency so all donations are tax deductible. For more information on this event or Family Resources/ Parents as Teachers. Call 837-3460 Mon.-Fri.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL. All children ages 3-12 are invited for a fun-filled week of Bible adventure at First Assembly, 995 Main St., Andrews. "The Pirates Who Don't Do Anything - A Veggie Tales VBS" Monday throught Friday July 14 - 18, 6-8:30 p.m. A meal will be provided each night for the children and transportation is available. For more information call the church at 321-3777.

The NCWNW (Netwest) Writing for Children Workshop and Critique Session will meet at Moss Memorial Library in Haysville, North Carolina, Wednesday July 16, at 10 a.m. We invite visitors to come and observe. For more information contact Nancy Gadsby: 706-896-6392.

Writing Medicine, a local organization promoting writing as a spiritual tool, will present Fluid Movements: A Sacred Writers' Retreat at The Hinton Center in Hayesville, NC Saturday July 19 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Using writing as the road, this one-day event combines writing exercises, group interaction and creative play to open a dialog and remember the relationship with Self that is always available. No previous writing experience is necessary, simply an intent to connect with personal truth and knowing. Retreat fee is $125 which includes a $65 non-refundable deposit. Registration is required. For details and to register please visit www.writingmedicine.com or contact StarShield Lortie at 615-594-9139 or info@writingmedicine. com

For the first time the AARP is conducting its Driver Safety class in Murphy on August 4 and 5, 2008, at the Murphy Public Library. The classroom-only instruction will be in two sessions, from 1-5 PM. It is designed to increase the safety of drivers over the age of 50. There is a $10 materials charge. Subjects to be covered include defensive driving, age-related changes, driving regulations and how to increase fuel economy. The class will be taught by Jacob Dorn, an AARP volunteer. He can be contacted at 828-835-7815 to register for the course.

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.