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Upcoming Events THIS WEEK COMING UP DECEMBER Murphy Medical Center book Fair The Murphy Medical Center Foundation is hosting a book fair scheduled this Thursday, December 6 (11:00AM- 6:00PM) and Friday, December 7 (7:00 AM - 2:00 PM) 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. Every event is different but there is always a wide variety of all sorts of books, note cards and stationery items, children's activity items, music cd's and much more. Their cookbook and children's book section is wonderful! Cash, Credit Cards, Checks (even post-dated) are accepted. Murphy Libray film The Murphy Library will show a film for the after-school crowd at 3:15 p.m. Thursday, December 6 and again at 6. Anne Bancroft and Patty Duke took Broadway by storm in 1960 when they captured the souls of Annie Sullivan and Helen Keller, persuading the world that anything is possible. Then Hollywood took notice and they did the same in the movie. Both won Oscars for their brilliant acting. Bring a child and tell them that this movie is not just about a deaf-blind girl, it's about a teacher too. Call 837-2417 for details. No charge. Coffee with the Poets Coffee with the Poets will feature an open mic on Wednesday, December 12, at 10:30 a.m., Phillips and Lloyd Book Shop in Hayesville, NC. We enjoy desserts from Crumpet's Dessertery and everyone can read in a warm, comfortable environment, or just listen if you'd like. This event is sponsored by NCWN West for the promotion of poets and poetry in our area. Poetry Workshop Meets at Tri-County College The Poetry Workshop with critique sessions sponsored by the North Carolina Writers' Network West will meet Thursday, December 6, 2007, at Tri-County Community College, McSwain Building (conference room) Murphy, NC, from 7:00 - 9:00 pm. Contact Janice Moore, 828-389-6394 for more information. All NCWN members within driving range are welcome. If you are not a member but like to write poetry, come and observe or bring a poem to read. We are a friendly group and welcome others to visit and hopefully join the Network. Warne Community Center Christmas Party The Warne Community center will be hosting their annual christmas Party on tuesday, December 11 at 6:30 p.m. for all residents. Bring a plate of finger foods, and a gift for our fun gift exchange. Bring a neighbor! We look forward to seeing you there. For more information, call Jim Craig at 389-6708. High Mountain Squares Dance High Mountain Squares will dance this Wednesday night Dec 12th at the Macon County Community Building from 7:00 to 9:00PM. Hoyle Grose from Asheville NC will be the caller. We dance Western Style Square Dancing, main/stream and plus levels. Everyone are welcome. For information call 828-349-0905, 828-369-8344, 706-782-0943, or www.highmountainsquares.org Board of Directors of the Hiwassee River Watershed Coalition Meeting The Board of Directors of the Hiwassee River Watershed Coalition will meet at the Peachtree Restaurant (NC) on Thursday, December13th 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/directions.htm Prose Workshop Meets at Tri-County College The Prose Workshop with critique session sponsored by North Carolina Writers' Network West will meet Thursday, December 13, 7-9 pm, at Tri-County Community College, McSwain Building (conference room), Murphy, NC. Contact Richard Argo, 828-837-5500 for more information. All NCWN members within driving range are welcome. Anyone who writes or is interested in writing is invited to come and observe. Grandparents Raising Kids Party Grandparents Raising Grandkids will host a Christmas Party December 15 from 12 Noon until 3 p.m. at United Community Bank in Blairsville. For more information, please contact: Linda at 828-389-4233 or Gail at 706-745-4060. Senior Center Holiday Dinner We will have our Holiday Dinner at the Senior Center at 3:00pm Saturday, Dec. 15th. We will be serving Ham, Turkey, Sweet Potatoes and Rolls. Covered dishes are welcomed. All members and your guests are invited. All active duty military and your loved ones come by and be our guests of Honor. Any questions call Mike Walters 389-9038 Moss Memorial Library Annual Open House: December 19 at 10 a.m. Bring your favorite appetizer, dessert or snack and join us as we welcome in the holiday season - don't forget to bring your recipe. Entertainment by the Blue Ridge Dulcimer Players between Noon and 3 p.m. Annual night of original christmas poems and stories: on December 20 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. PMaOrtAyA Christmas Please to be ready to make your reservation for the MOAA Christmas party to be held December 10 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 were requested to pay at the November meeting. Writers for Children Workshop The Writing for Children workshop will meet Wednesday, December 19, from 10:00 am to 12 noon at the Moss Memorial Library in Hayesville, NC. The group meets regularly on the third Wednesday of the month. The focus of the workshop is poetry and stories for children and young adults. Support and advice is offered to writers. The group is sponsored by the North Carolina Writers' Network West. Members of Netwest and visitors are welcome to attend. For more information, call Nancy Gadsby at 706-896-6392. 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 15 and Saturday, December 22, both at 9:30 a.m. 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. NCWN Sponsors Holiday Reading Want to celebrate the Christmas season? Please local writers and community members at the Moss Memorial Library in Hayesville on Thursday, December 20, at 7:00 p.m. Featured writers are Jerry Hobbs, Nancy Williams, and Natalie Grant. Open mic follows and the community is invited to read and enjoy the delicious refreshments furnished by the Friends of the Library. Don't miss it! New Year's Eve Dance Make your reservations now for the New Year's Eve dance party 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 great people, party favors, 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. Clay's Corner Possum Drop New Year's Eve The 13th "Annual New Year's Eve Possum Drop" at Clay's Corner in Brasstown, N.C. on December 31. Ring in the New Year with a Miss Possum Contest, bluegrass music, Little Brasstown Church Choir, the Blessing, cider and good clean fun. For more information, call 828-837-3797. 2008 What is CCCRA?
Join us at our Annual meeting and SEE!! David Quinn, HandMade in America, will explain the Design Cherrette, coming in March, 2008.
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