American Cancer Society Relay for Life
      The American Cancer Society will sponsor "Relay for Life" on June 8 and 9 on the HIstoric Hayesville Courthouse Square. If you are interested in volunteering or would like further information, please call Brian Saraney at 828-421- 4838 or Kimberly Jones at 828-389-4940.
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Art Association Classes
      The Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association (BRMAA) is offering several new classes this month. Beginning Knitting taught by Melody Little will be held on Tuesdays, March 13 & 20 from 10 a.m. - 12 Noon and also on Tuesdays, March 27 & April 3 (same times) for those who can't make the first class; Fe...
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Blood Drive at MMC
      There will be a blood drive hosted by Murphy Medical Center (MMC) on Tuesday, March 20 from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. The Blood Assurance "Bloodhound" mobile will be parked by the Radiology Dept. of MMC. Please call 828-835-3659 to schedule a time that works for you! Remember, the blood collected here stay...
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Book Fair at MMC
      Murphy Medical Center Foundation is hosting one of three book fairs scheduled for 2007 this Thursday and Friday, March 15 and 16 in the large conference room at the hospital. The book fair features quality books and unique gifts provided by the "Books Are Fun" organization at wonderful savings.
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Brasstown Concert
      Farallon Recorder Quartet in concert Music from 11 centuries. Presented by Brasstown Concert Association Sunday, March 18, 3 p.m., Community Room, Keith House, John C. Campbell Folk School, Brasstown, N.C. Tickets: Adults: $12; Students: $6. No reservations required. General admission seating. For ...
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Civitans Spaghetti Dinner
      Hayesville Civitans Club Spaghetti Dinner - Support Hayesville High School scholarships. $6.00 per dinner, Saturday, March 31 from 4 to 7 p.m. Eat in or carry out. Call Ann Setzer at 389-6231 to get your tickets.
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Clay County Extension Service: Spring Gardening!
      When do I plant my garden? What do I plant? What things can I expect throughout the gardening season? Do any of these questions come to your mind when Spring rolls around? The Cooperative Extension Service will be holding a "Vegetable Gardening" session on Wednesday, April 11, at 12 Noon at the Cl...
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Coffee with the Poets
      The first "Coffee with the Poets" will be held Wednesday morning, 10:30 a.m., March 14, at Phillips and Lloyd bookstore on the square in Hayesville Featured poet in March is Brenda Kay Ledford, author of Shew Bird Mountain, a poetry chapbook published in 2006 by Finishing Line Press. Poets are in...
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Empty Bowl Event at John C. Campbell
      The John C. Campbell Folk School will be hosting an "Empty Bowl Event" on Saturday, March 31, 2007. The cost of the tickets are $25.00 per person. This will include soup, salad, dessert, and drink, and you will go home with the bowl you were served your soup in. The bowls have been handmade by loca...
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Enchanted Valley Squares
      The Enchanted Valley Squares hold their square dances in the Towns County Elementary School cafeteria. Dances are from 7:30 - 10:00 p.m. on the 2nd and 4th Fridays. We will be having guest callers for March, and April. All dancers and those interested are welcome. For further information call Nick...
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Free Diabetes classes offered at Library
      Every Wednesday between 4 and 7 p.m., diabetes instruction is available free of charge at the Moss Library in Hayesville. The emphasis will be on understanding what diabetes is and how to do carbohydrate counting. Bring your logbooks, questions, and meters with you, Family members are also welcome.
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Free WRAP classes
      Free weekly WRAP classes are being offered every Tuesday from 4 - 6 p.m. in Clay County at the Hayesville Office of Murphy Counseling (the old Smoky Mountain Center). Wellness Recovery Action Planning, i.e. WRAP, is a 10-week course that teaches you an approach for managing mental health and/or su...
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Friends of NRA to hold dinner, auction
      Friends of the NRA will hold a dinner and auction on Saturday, March 31, at the National Guard Armory in Murphy. The event begins at 6 p.m. Tickets are $20; all net proceeds benefit youth education, range development, conservation efforts and other qualified educational programs. For information, c...
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Good Neighbor Car Wash
      The next meeting of the Good Neighbors Auto Club will be Thursday, March 15, 2007 at the Cookie Jar Restaurant in Blairsville, GA. Come early to fellowship and enjoy your dinner. The meeting will start at 7:00 p.m. Members and the general public are encouraged to come and share your l...
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Gospel Night at the Peacock Playhouse
      Make plans now and get your tickets early so you can enjoy the sounds of the group, "Blue Ridge" on Saturday, March 17 at the Peacock Playhouse. This last concert in the fundraising Winter Concert series will put a "Spring" in your steps! Call the office at 389-8632 for information and tickets.
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Hidden Treasures Thrift Shop
      Come to the spring opening of the Hidden Treasures Trift Shop in its new location across from Moss Memorial Library on Saturday, March 24 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Your donations of gently used household items are appreciated. Call Susan Kaagan at 389-0168 to arrange for pickup or beginning March 24,...
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Hi-Yak - Another Dam Festival
      Fontana Village Resort's first festival for hikers and kayakers. April is the busiest season for north bound thru hikers of the Appalachian Trail. Fontana Village Resort will host the festival April 12 - 17 at Fontana Dam. That same weekend is the release of the Cheoah River. There will be plenty ...
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John C. Campbell Folk School Empty Bowl Event
      The John C. Campbell Folk School will be hosting an "Empty Bowl Event" on Saturday, March 31, 2007. The cost of the tickets are $25.00 per person. This will include soup, salad, dessert, and drink, and you will go home with the bowl you were served your soup in.The bowls have been handmade by local...
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Licklog Players
      Edie Kleinpeter is back once again to direct On Golden Pond, the warm and wonderful love story of two aging retirees who are returning to their summer home for the 44th year. Performance dates for this show will be March 30 - April 1 and April 6 - 8. For information call the Licklog office, Mon...
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NCWN-West and Folk School Readings
      John C. Campbell Folk School and N.C. Writers Network West are sponsoring a reading of poetry and prose at 7 p.m., Thursday, March 15, at John C. Campbell Folk School. Reading will be Dick Michener and Clarence Newton.
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Plants For Sale
      Place orders now for apple trees, blackberry vines, blueberry bushes, grape vines, raspberry plants, and strawberry plants. Orders can be placed now through mid- March. Orders can be picked up April 3 from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. at the Clay County Extension Office. For more information or to place an or...
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Save Our Hemlocks
      Moss Memorial Library will host Dr. Paul Arnold, Young Harris College Professor of Biology on Saturday, March 24 at 2 p.m. to discuss saving endangered hemlock trees. For further information call 828-389-8401.
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Senior Center Dances
      The cold weather doesn't seem to hold back these folks that love to dance. We've had a great attendance so far for 2007 and hope these eager dancers will continue into the remainder of our Winter of 2007.
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Sylva High alumni plan reunion
      Former students of Sylva Central High School are organizing a reunion for all students who attended the school any time from its opening in 1924 through its closing in 1960. The reunion is scheduled for Saturday, July 28, at Western Carolina University's Ramsey Center. Further information about the...
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VFW
      VFW Post 6812 will serve its Quarterly Dinner at the Senior Center at 6:00 p.m. Thursday, March 22. The post will furnish the meat, potatoes, gravy, rolls and drinks. Covered dishes are welcomed. All members and guests are invited. All active military members home on leave, bring your families and ...
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TCCC Foundation Plans Golf Tournament
      The Tri-County Community College Foundation will hold its first Golf Tournament on Saturday, April 21 at The Ridges Country Club in Hayesville. The four-man, captain's choice format tournament is open to golfers of all levels. The total payout is $1,600 for first gross and first net.
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