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Upcoming Events THIS WEEK Zell Miller book signing Zell Miller will be signing his new book, The Miracle of Brasstown Valley, at Phillips & Lloyd Book Shop on the Square in Hayesville on Saturday, September 15th from 10 to 12. Call (828)389-1492 for more information or to reserve your coppies of this wonderful local history book. Free Business Classes Stecoah Artisans Gallery and Guild invite you to attend free business classes sponsored jointly by Handmade in America with funding by Z. Smith Reynolds. September 12th - Pricing Matters, 4:00pm - 5:30pm class, 5:30pm - 6:00pm networking September 26th - Markets Trends, 4:00pm - 5:30pm class, 5:30pm - 6:00pm networking Classes will be held at Stecoah Valley Center, 121 Schoolhouse Road, Robbinsville, NC. For additional information, call 828-479-3364. Nature & Acryllcs Learn to paint animals, landscapes and still-life. Create a "Welcome" sign as your first project and then explore! "If it doesn't move, paint it!" The instructor for the class will be Susanne Ksinski. A minimum of six students is required. The class, sponsored by the Tri- County Community College, will take place at the Clay County Senior Center from 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. Thursdays from September 6 thru October 25. The cost is $45. For more information call Kathy Tant at (828) 389-9271. A Country Fare A Country Fare will take place on the grounds of the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd Saturday, September 8 from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. A silent auction will be held Friday, September 7 from 4 to 8 p.m. Guardian ad Litem A new training class for Guardian ad Litem Volunteers will begin on September 10. Class will be held on Monday evenings from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. at the Senior Center, across from the library in Murphy. If you are interested in representing an abused or neglected child in court, call (828) 837-8003 for more information, or drop by the Guardian ad Litem office at 17 Peachtree Street, Suite C, and meet the wonderful staff and volunteers who are making a difference in the lives of children. SEPTEMBER Expo & Job Fair The Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce, in conjunction with Tri-County Community College and NC Job Link, is making plans for the Sixth Business Expo & Job Fair on Sept. 14 and 15, 2007, on the campus of Tri-County Community College in Peachtree, Cherokee County, NC. The expo and job fair will open Friday, Sept. 14, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. for ninth-grade students in Cherokee and Clay counties schools and from 4 to 8 p.m. to the general public. Hours on Saturday are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Letters and applications have been mailed to chamber members and industry representatives. By combining the Expo/Job Fair, the organizing committee is bringing a bigger and better event to the community, looking for larger crowds and offering participating businesses a larger venue to showcase products, services and employment opportunities. Businesses interested in participating can call the chamber, 837-2242. Business owners and individuals interested in how to become a member of the Cherokee County Chamber can call 837-2242. Witness Production The Licklog Players will be performing Agatha Christie's "Witness for the Prosecution" September 14-16 & 21-23 at the Peacock Playhouse in Hayesville. The show, directed by Dan Norton, is rated PG. Ledford Benefit On Saturday, September 15 at 6 p.m. until 10 p.m. at Towns County High School cafeteria there will be a silent auction, cake walk, food, live entertainment and door prizes in memory of Kristen Ledford. Heather and Mason are the wife and son of the late Kristen Ledford who was lost in a tragic accident. Kristen and Heather were building a house at the time of his death. Heather and Mason need our help during this difficult time. To be raffled off is a 270 Remington Rifle with a scope and a hand quilted star pattern quilt. For more information please call (706) 896-8144. Personalized Book Sale "Friends of the Library" is sponsoring a one day opportunity for you to purchase a personalized children's book on Saturday, September 15 at 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. at Moss Library in Hayesville. Cash or checks only will be accepted, no credit cards please. Each book includes the child's name and hometown, the names of child's friends and a message from you. This will encourage the joy of reading and is a treasured keepsake. For more information please call (828) 389-8401. Anderson Reunion planned The desscendants of Robert Lucius Anderson and "Granny" Mary Ann Kitchens Anderson, will hold their annual reunion, Sunday, September 16 at Bethabara Baptist Church. Abrief business meeting will begin at 11:30 a.m. followed by a covered dish lunch. Napkins, plates, forks, cups and ice will be furnished. Bring old pictures to display. Daedalus Quartet September 16 at 2:30 p.m. the Daedalus Quartet will perform music by Beethoven, Debussy and Mozart in the Keith House of the John C. Campbell Folk School in Brasstown. The cost is $14 for adults and $7 for students. For more information call (828) 389-0033 or e-mail bca123@ verizon.net. MOAA Picnic cancelled Due to the lack of water in the lake, it was decided at the August 20th MOAA meeting to cancel the September 17 boat picnic. We want to thank all those who volunteered their boats and also those who helped in the planning of this event. The September 17 meeting will take place at a North Carolina restaurant with information to be sent later. An outdoor picnic is being planned for October and all will be advised as soon as arrangements are made. Diabetes Classes The next diabetes class will be held on Wednesday September 19 and again on October 3 at 4 p.m. Barefoot Auditions Auditions for the Licklog Players production of Neil Simon's "Barefoot in the Park" will be September 22-24 at the Peacock Playhouse in Hayesville. The farce, directed by Laurel Adams, is rated PG. Quilt Show Planned The Tusquitee Community Association will have its monthly covered dish meeting on Tuesday September 25 at 6:30. Moss Memorial Library Photography: Debra Davis, nature photographer, naturalist on September 29th at 2 p.m. Mountain Natural Environments: Elaine Delcuze on October 20th at 2 p.m. Serendipity Accessories Party: Friends of Moss Memorial Library fundraiser; fashion purses, totes, duffles and accessories on November 15th at 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. Annual Open House: on December 19th at 10 a.m.; bring our favorite appetizer, dessert or snack and join us as we welcome in the holiday season! and don't forget to bring your recipe. Entertainment by the Blue Ridge Dulcimer Players will be there between 12 p.m. and 3 p.m. Annual night of original christmas poems and stories: on December 20th at 7 p.m.; NC Writers Network West, with an opportunity for you to read your own original holiday story or poem. Funded by Fred A. Moss Charity Trust. Refreshments will be served. For additional information call (828)389-8401 Hayesville, NC. COMING UP HHS Multi. Class Reunion The Hayesville High School Multi Class Reunion will be held in the Fellowship Hall of the Truett Memorial Baptist Church, 22 Hiawassee Street, hayesville, NC. You and your spouse (or guest) are codinally invited to attend. Registration begins at 10:00 a.m. with a social period immediately following. Lunch will be served at 12:00 and the program will start at 1:15 p.m. Special recognition will be given to alumni in several categories. This is an excellent opportunity to enjoy a delicious meal and visit with your former classmates. The Class of 1954 and 1955 are Host Classes this year. All teachers are welcome. Please make your reservation by September 28, 2007 to Gene C. Ford, 795 Ramey Mtn. hiawassee, Ga. 30546. For more information please call at (706) 896- 4492. Want to be a better communicator during a crisis? Free Seminar sponsored by the Clay County Health Department taught by DHHS Public Affairs Director Debbie Crane. The seminar covers crisis/emergency communications, dealing with the media in all situations, selling your story, dealing with tough community situations, creating news releases, talking points and media kits. You will receive handy, takeaway materials for your use as a communicator. The seminar will be held on Friday October 5 at 9 a.m. until 12 noon at Truett Memorial Baptist Church Fellowship Hall in Hayesville. RSVP by September 28, 2007 by calling Darlene Lowe, RN at (828)389-8052. Fall Festival Fall Festival at the John C. Campbell Folk School will be October 6-7 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Brasstown. Crafts, dancing and music in addition to food and games make it a fun experience. Quilt Show Planned The Misty Mountain Quilt Guild of Georgia/North Carolina will have their bi-annual quilt show Oct. 12-13 at North Georgia Technical School in Blairsville, Ga. There will also be a silent auction of mini-quilts. The drawing for a king-size quilts, "Stars Over Georgia," will be held on the last day of the show. Rules, regulations and registration forms for entering a quilt in the show may be found at www.mistymountainquiltguild.com, your local quilt shop or contact any guild member. La Musgana October 14 at 2:30 p.m. La Musgana will perform in the Keith House of the John C. Campbell Folk School in Brasstown. The cost is $14 for adults and $7 for students. For more information call (828) 389-0033. Fall Dance Weekend Fall Dance Weekend will be October 26-28 at the John C. Campbell Folk School in Brasstown at the Keith House. Come for contras, squares, English country dancing, singing and a special Halloween dance. Park Performance The Licklog Players will be performing Neil Simon's "Barefoot in the Park" November 2-4 & 9-11 at the Peacock Playhouse in Hayesville. The show, directed by Laurel Adams, is rated PG. North Carolina Writers Network The 16th Annual North Carolina Writers' Network West picnic will be held in Maggie Valley on Sunday, September 9. The public is invited and there is no charge. The gathering starts at 2:00 in the pavilion adjacent to the Maggie Valley Town Hall on Highway 19 (Soco Road). Bring a covered dish, and your own beverage. Paper goods, tables and chairs are provided. If you'd like to read your work at open mike, limit it to 5 - 7 minutes. Network members are invited to bring their books to sell and sign. This event is held in one of the eight counties west of Asheville or in one of the mountain counties in N. Georgia each year. For further information contact JC Walkup at jcwalkup@earthlink. net or Glenda Beall (828-389-4441) or Shirley Uphouse (828-837-6007). If you are a Network member, call your county representative for more information. Hiawasse River Watershed Coalition
The Board of Directors of the Hiwassee River Watershed Coalition will meet at the Peachtree Restaurant (NC) on Thursday, September 13th at 6:30pm for dinner. The meeting will follow at 7:00pm. The public is invited to stop by the Coalition office for more information about our programs or membership. Business hours are Monday-Thursday, 8:30-4:30 and Friday 8:30-12:30. In NC, call 837-5414 or in GA call toll-free (877) 863- 7388 or visit our website for directions: http:// www.hrwc.net
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