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THIS WEEK

COMING UP FEBRUARY: Coffee with the Poet

Coffee with the Poets is hosted by Phillips and Lloyd Book Store in Hayesville, North Carolina Wednesday, February 27 at 10:30 A.M. Michelle Keller will be the featured poet.

MARCH:

HIWASSEE RIVER VALLEY KENNEL CLUB

Meetings are held at 6:30 p.m. the first Monday of each month at various locations. Our March 3rd meeting will be held at Brother's Restaurant on Hyw 64 in Murphy, NC. We invite all those interested in pure bred dogs and canine activities to attend. Call President Kit Miracle @ 706 492 5253 or Peggy Moorman @ 828 835 1082 for details.

Diabetes Workshop:

On Wednesday March 5 there will be a gathering at the Moss Library in Hayesville for those affected by diabetes or in need of information. Whether newlydiagnosed or long-time diabetics, we are all curious about counting carbohydrates, food selection and preparation, exercise, our medications and possible complications.

Doctor Ellen Andrews is organizing this meeting, to be held between 4:30 and 6:00 PM. There will be instructional materials available, including brochures and magazines. Numerous resources are always available at the library as well.

Feel free to bring your log books, glucose meters, recipes and tips. We welcome your questions, stories, and suggestions about how to make life better for diabetics in our area. For information, call the library at 389-8401. Clay County Republican Party

Clay County Republican Party will hold it County Convention at the Hayesville Family Restaurant, on March 6th 2008 6 pm if you would like to eat 6:30 for the meeting.

The N.C.W.N. Netwest Poetry Critique

The N.C.W.N. Netwest Poetry Critique will meet at Tri-County Community College in Murphy, North Carolina, Thursday, March 6 at 7:00 P.M. For more information contact Janice Moore: 828-389-6394

DAUGHTERS of the AMERICAN REVOLUTION MARCH MEETING

The March 2008 meeting of the DAR Chapter will be held at The Old Hiawassee Grille Fireside Room in Hiawassee, GA Saturday, March 8 at 10:15 AM. A member of the State DAR Speaker's Staff will feature a program on "Meadow Garden," a DAR memorial in Augusta, Georgia, to George Walton, who was a signer of the Declaration of Independence. Guests are welcome. Please join us by calling Eloise Wolfersteig, Regent, 706 379 2533 by March 1, 2008.

Old Unicoi Chapter serves Towns, Union and Fannin Counties. For women who have a Revolutionary War patriot in your family history and may be interested in becoming a member of an organization whose roots are in our nation's beginnings, you will observe and honor our country's history and heritage with us as this organization fosters education and patriotism among our citizens. Old Unicoi Trail Home Page may be found online at: http://oldunicoitrail. georgiastatedar.org/. Grandparents Raising Grandchildren

Come meet others (relatives raising children) who are facing the same challenge. Receive information on resources available to you and your child. Join us on Sunday, March 9 at United Community Bank, 63 Hwy. 515 in Blairsville from 2 - 4 p.m. The March Program will be presented by The Legacy Link, Inc. Meeting will be in the Community Room. For more information, please call Gail Bullock (706)745-4060 or Linda Davis (828-389-4233.)

March MOAA Meeting

The March meeting of the Blue Ridge Mountains Chapter of the Military Officers Association will be held on Monday, March 10, the second Monday instead of the usual third Monday. The meeting will be held at Crossroads Restaurant in Young Harris, GA at 11:30. The guest speaker this month will be Dr. Ellen Andrews. All Active Duty, National Guard, Reserve, Retired and Former Military and Public Health Service officers and warrant officers are invited to attend. For information or reservations please call one of the following individuals: Jim Reynolds in GA at 706-379-6601 or Jim Ferrell in North Carolina at 828-835-9203.

Tri-County Friends of NTRA

Tri-County Friends of NTRA 6th Annual Banquet and Auction will be held Saturday, March 29,, 2008, at 6:00 pm at the Mountain Vista Inn, 78 Terrace Avenue, Murphy. This exciting evening will include great food, special drawings for Firearms & Live auction items featuring limited edition NRA merchandise. Tickets are $20 and for more information contact: Phil Cantley: (828) 389-6653 and Ed King: (828) 837-7530. Funds raised benefit local youth shooting/ safety programs, women's safety and shooting programs, BSA, 4-H, etc.

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