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Upcoming Events THIS WEEK Murphy Library A successful Hollywood screenwriter begins his next project turning a book into a movie. However the book does not translate easily to the silver screen and the writer stumbles about for a way to begin. His own feelings of inadequacy begin to emerge. But his easygoing twin brother who had never written a play in his life becomes the catalyst for change. The Murphy Public Library is showing this R-rated 2002 film on Thursday, November 8th at 6 p.m. Winning over thirty awards for screen writing, acting, directing, and editing, it stars Nicholas Cage, Chris Cooper, and Meryl Streep. Call 837- 2417 for details. Hiawassee River Watershed Coalition The Board of Directors of the Hiwassee River Watershed Coalition will meet at the Peachtree Restaurant (NC) on Thursday, November 8th at 6:00pm for dinner. The meeting will follow at 6:30pm. 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 Park Performance The Licklog Players will be performing Neil Simon's "Barefoot in the Park" November 9-11 at the Peacock Playhouse in Hayesville. The show, directed by Laurel Adams, is rated PG. Republican Party of Clay County Republican Party of Clay County will have a Chili cook off on November 10, 2007 at the Brasstown Community Center starting at 5pm till 7pm, we will have music and fun, everyone is invited for more information call 389-0107. Chef Michael Gentry Returns to Stecoah for Culinary Retreat Just in time for the holidays, Chef Michael Gentry of Asheville will teach the November 10th Culinary Workshop at Stecoah Valley Center. This month's fare is focused on the upcoming holidays with a Seasonal Harvest Menu. Participants will prepare and enjoy squash and hominy stew, Sally Tallon's cornbread, homemade cheese, "Beets at Their Best", red Russian kale, and tapenad with papad (chick pea) wafers. The cost of the class is $55 and pre-registration is required. To register or for more information, call 828-479- 3364 or on the web, www.stecoahvalleycenter. com. Wayne Hankin & Jacqueline Schwab in concert An early music and classical program by two talented instrumentalists. Meet-the-artists reception immediately following at Kelischek Workshop for Musical Instruments Presented by Brasstown Concert Association Sunday, November 11, 2:30p.m. Keith House, John C. Campbell Folk School, Brasstown, NC Tickets: Adults: $14; Students: $7 No reservations required. General admission seating. For information call 828-389-0033 or email bca123@verizon.net MOAA Luncheon The Blue Ridge Mountains Chapter of the MOAA will meet at 12:00 PM (noon) Monday November 12, 2007 at Moscetto's Restaurant in Young Harris Georgia. Lunch will be served about 12:30 PM. The restaurant is located on Hwy 76, Young Harris, Georgia. It is across the street from Young Harris College near the "church end" of the campus. Anyone requiring more detailed directions please let me know via email or (828) 835-9203. The meal will be; Chicken cordon bleu, scallop potatoes, broccoli and cheddar bake, dessert; non alcoholic drinks. Cost will be $10 per person, tax & tip included. Please bring correct change or check made payable to Moscetto's Restaurant. Please make your reservations with the appropriate POC no later than 9 November 2007. "No show" reservations will be billed if not canceled by 9 November. In GA call John Quinlan: (706) 896-2430. In NC call Jim Ferrell: (828) 835-9203 Murphy Library Friends of Murphy Public Library will be celebrating member Elizabeth Carter, PhD., a psychologist, naturalist and writer at their quarterly potluck dinner at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, November 13. Carter will discuss the guidebook she has written for the Murphy area and also one she recently completed for Coker Creek in East Tennessee. All Friends members are encouraged to attend and bring a favorite dish. Prospective members are welcome to attend. They can join the group for a fee of $10 per year. Call 837-2417 for details. Clay County Healthy Carolinians Partnership Mark your calendars for next Tuesday, November 13 for our next meeting of the Clay County Healthy Carolinians Partnership at noon in the Community Service room. Please bring any secondary data you have. Congularualtions to Kathy Tant she got the $10,000 grant she applied for SHHIP. Please let me know if you cannot make it. COMING UP National Memory Screening Day Concerned about memory loss? Tuesday, November 13th is National Memory Screening Day. Clay County Senior Center will offer free, confidential screenings from 10 am to 2 pm. appointments are recommended. Call 389-9271. Find out if you're ok or if you might be facing Alzheimer's Disease or another illness. Proper treatment and support can make a difference. Call the Clay County Senior Center for an appointment at 389-9271 or visit www. nationalmemoryscreening.org. Memory screenings are a first step toward knowledge and care. AARP Driver Safety Program On Wednesday and Thursday, November 14th and 15th from 1-5 pm the Clay County Senior Center on 196 Ritter Rd., Hayesville there will be an 8 hour classroom refresher course especially designed for drivers ages 50 and over. There is a minimal fee of 10.00. For more information please call 389-9271. Moss Memorial Library Serendipity Accessories Party: Friends of Moss Memorial Library fundraiser; fashion purses, totes, duffles and accessories on November 15th at 2 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. DECEMBER 3rd Annual Cookie Swap in Stecoah Valley On Saturday, December 1st, Stecoah Valley Center will host their 3rd Annual Cookie Swap and Party starting at 10:00am. The cookie party will provide participants with a commercial kitchen to prepare their recipes while making enough cookies to share with six others so that everyone will go home with between six and seven dozen cookies. If you would like to participate in this year's event, please call 828-479- 3364 to reserve your space. Due to limited space, the class size limit is seven. The cost is $20.00 per person and includes the following: Use of kitchen equipment, cookie sheets, mixer, convection oven, mixing bowls, etc. The fee also covers some basic cookie ingredients including, all purpose flour, white sugar, brown sugar, powdered sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt and vanilla. Participants will be responsible for bringing any other ingredients their recipe requires such as nuts, fruits, butter shortening, etc. MOAA Christmas Party Please to be ready to make your reservation for the MOAA CHRISTMAS PARTY to be held 10 December 2007 at the Old Hiawassee Grill (formerly Fieldstone). The cost will be $31 per attendee, including tax and tip, a cash bar will be available. The restaurant requires a significant deposit by mid November so members are requested to pay at the November meeting if possible. Breakfast With Santa Stecoah Valley Center invites kids of all ages to have Breakfast With Santa. Santa will be making two stops at the Center on Saturday, December 15th and Saturday, December 22nd, both at 9:30am. The menu includes pancakes, sausage, juice and milk. The cost is $3 per person and pictures with Santa are also available for $5 each. Make your reservations early as seating is limited due to Santa's busy schedule. Please call Stecoah Valley Center at 828-479- 3364 for reservations and information or visit us on the web at www.stecoahvalleycenter. com. New Year's Eve Dance Make your reservations now for the New Year's Eve dance being held at the Hayesville Senior Center. Come celebrate bringing in the New Year with dancing to live music provided by Dave Bartens and enjoy nice people, food buffet and soft drinks. This event will be held on Monday Evening Dec. 31st from 9:00PM to 1:00AM. All this for a small donation of $10 per person, Please call (828) 389- 3581 to make your reservation. 2008 What is CCCRA?
Join us at our Annual meeting & SEE!! David Quinn, HandMade in America, will explain the Design Cherrette, coming in March 2008.
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