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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..

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 George 706-897- 2247 or Al Supplee 706-379-2191.

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.

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 substance abuse symptoms that are interfering with your life.

WRAP can provide you with HOPE that you can recover and reach for your goals! Certified facilitators are employees of Meridian Behavioral Health Services and have reached a place in their own recovery to offer hope, education, and support to others. Classes are free and you can begin at any time. Come join us as we explore proven ways to regain our wellness.

There is HOPE for a better life! For more information, call the Marble Center, 837-7466, ext. 2311, and talk to one of our facilitators about this wonderful program.

Relay for Life is Changing Dates!

Clay County is going to enjoy Relay for Life earlier than was first announced! Everyone will gather on the Square in Hayesville as planned previously; however, the dates will now be June 1, beginning at 6:00 pm and extending to June 2, 10 am to 2 pm!

We want to encourage everyone to keep June 8 open and on your calendar, as Hayesville High School will be holding their Class of 2007 Graduation Ceremony on this date.

Relayers are proud to move over for the "Future Relayers" to reap the rewards for completing their elementary and high school educations. Congratulations Class of 2007, we believe in your ability to change the future and continue the fight to eradicate cancer in your life time.

Everything stays the same for Relay Wrap up activities which includes delicious food and entertainment for all ages! So, take out your markers, get down your calendars, fire up your Blackberries, text message your friends and be on the Square in Hayesville at 6:00 pm on June 1 and June 2 from 10 am to 2 pm! See you there, Clay County.

Friends of the Library Book Store

We're ready for spring with a new coat of paint and hundreds of donations! Save $$$ on all your favorite books (Records Too!) and help support Moss Memorial Library, located across from Library in Hayesville Mon 12:30 - 4:00 Tues - Sat 10-4.

Intermediate Bridge

Meet at the Senior Center in Hiawassee, Monday and Friday at 12:45 p.m. All are welcome. Myrna 828-389-8065. BRMAA announces April Classes

Julia Evatt, award winning sculptor, will be teaching a six week class for intermediate clay students. The focus of this class is the human figure and students will work with a live model. The class will be held on Thursday evenings April 5 - May 10 from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Fiber artist Melody Little will be instructing a three week course, "Afghans Made Easy" on Thursdays, April 5, 12 & 19 from 10:00 -12:00. Always a wonderful gift - from babies to grandparents. Students will learn the different stitches to get them started on this surprisingle easy project.

Ms. Little will also be offering a course on making felted bags. Students will learn the felting process and create a colorful basket. The class will be Thursdays, April 26 and May 3 & 10 from 10:00 - 12:00 a.m.

For more information on these or other classes and events at the Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association call (706) 632-2144.

Hidden Treasures

The Friends of the Moss Memorial Library's Thrift Store is now open in it's new location, across from the library and next door to the used bookstore. Hidden Treasures is open every Friday and Saturday from 10AM to 4PM and is also accepting donations of gently used household items during business hours. Call Susan Kaagan at 389-3325 to arrange for pickup of larger items.

Women's Resource Center

Will be holding Holiday survival skills classes at the Moss Memorial Library every Monday & Friday from 10-12 for 5 weeks starting April 16, 2007. For more information or to sign up please call Christy Lambert or Lea English at 828-837-2097.

Knitting and Felting at The Art Center

The Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association is offering two new classes this month. Beginning Knitting will teach students the basics - cast on, knit, purl and binding off. Using these techniques they will create a scarf or dishcloth. The class will be held on Tuesday April 24 and May 1 from 10:00 - 12:00. Thursdays, April 26 and May 3 from 10:00 -12:00. For more information or to register call the Arts Center at 706-632-2144

Moose Lodge We are now forming a Moose Lodge and invite you to join us. Our meetings are held at Homers Corner Cafe located at Hwy 19/129 in Murphy. NC inside Fosters Flea Market. Cone early and join us for a Dutch Treat Lunch. Our meetings are held on the 2nd Friday of each month at 1:00 P.M. For further information please call Art or Donna Harris at 828-389-6342.

Crafters Seminar

Marketing for Crafters Seminar Monday, May 14, 2007 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.Small Business Center at Tri-County Community College (Main Campus) Please call Judy Breazeale at 828-835- 4318 or emailjbreazeale@tricountycc. edu to pre-register.

Movie at Murphy Library

The Murphy Public Library has a beautiful and funny homage to soccer in store for filmgoers on Thursday, April 26. Three groups of passionate soccer fans

in Mongolia, the Sahara Desert of Niger, and the Amazon jungle in Brazil have two things in common. No TV and a huge desire to watch the televised 2002

World Cup finals between Germany and Brazil. The Great Match visits strange places and the people talk in odd languages. But they all love soccer and will

succeed in making you smile. The library will show this endearing look at the ends people go to see a game on Thursday April 26

at 6 p.m. Call the library at

837-2417. No charge. Not rated but a few off color words are used. Mountain Community Chorus

Mountain Community Choru Presents "Holy Manna"

A program of early American Hymnody and folk songs April 27th at 8:00 p.m.& April 29th at 3:00 p.m. Hayesville United Methodist Church Hayesville, Northj Carolina.

Annual Spring Festival & Car Show

Murphy, NC 10th Annual Spring Festival & Car Show- 10 AM to 4 PM FREE admission to the festival. Show car registration is FREE. The show features trophy's, door prizes, music, games, arts & crafts, food, merchant sidewalk sales, dances, etc. Call 828- 837-5871 or 828-837-6227 more information.

Basement & Bake

Sale

Oak Forest United Methodist Church will be having a Basement & Bake Sale on Saturday, May 5th ,from 8am - 2pm. the church is located on Oak Forest Road. Direstions are from the light at Myers Chapel Road, take the road right next to it- either just before or after.

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