Upcoming Events

THIS WEEK

Kids writing workshop

The NCWNW (Netwest) Writing for Children Workshop and Critique Session will meet at Moss Memorial Library in Haysville, North Carolina, Wednesday July 16, at 10:00 A.M. We invite visitors to come and observe. For more information contact Nancy Gadsby: 706-896-6392

Inspecting Seminar

Learn how to become an insurance inspector and earn income as a self-employed business owner.

The Insurance Inspector seminar will be taught by Tony Henry of Southeast Inspection Service on Wednesday, July 16 from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. and again on Saturday, July 19 from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m., at 65 Wilson Street, Andrews, Suite 6 of the One Dozen Who Care office.

Reservations are required; please call 828-321-2273 to register.

Library public mtg.

At 6:30 p.m. in the Truett Memorial First Baptist Church on July 17, Dr. Dan Barron will conduct a Public Meeting to report his findings from his interviews wilt local citizens, focus groups, and the online survey related to the Moss Memorial Library. At that meeting, there will be opportunity for hose attending to discuss the findings along the possible futures for the library that Dr. Barron has developed from his research. For additional information, please contact Mary Fonda, Librarian, at 828-389-8401 or mfonda@nantahalalibrary.org.

Livestock Deadline

The Livestock Compensation Program deadline has been set to end on July 18, 2008. All livestock producers interested will need to come to the Farm Service Agency to sign up. The eligible animals include cattle, sheep, goats, equine, swine, and poultry owned in 2005, 2006 and 2007 due to the drought. This program pays on a per head basis. For more information call The Farm Service Agency at 828-837-2721 ext 2.

Progressive Dinner

Claudia Bannon, General Chairman of the 2008 Clay County Progressive Dinner, has announced this year's festivities will be held on July 18, 19 and 20.

As the term implies, the gala event, a major fundraiser to benefit the Clay County Food Pantry, will take place on three different evenings, at three different Clay County churches, during which guests will enjoy a delicious three-course meal, consisting of hors d'oeuvres, dinner and desserts.

The cost of tickets for all three evenings is $50.00. Seating for the dinner is limited to 100. Those wishing to do so may purchase separate tickets for the reception on Friday or dessert on Sunday at $15.00 each.

For ticket sales and further information, contact Claudia Shannon at 828-389-1715, Helen Naismith 828-389-8165 or Peggy Chirwood 828-389-4906.

Benefit B-B-Q

Come and taste some Cajun and B-B-Q Cooking on July 19 at 11:30 a.m. Place: 186 May Street, Hayesville, NC, located behind Tiger's in a white house off the Square.

For: Carlton and Cammie Lloyd- Williams. Reason: Raising money for a Headstone for their son who died on August 8th, 2007 for his 1st birthday!!

Writing Medicine

Writing Medicine, a local organization promoting writing as a spiritual tool, will present Fluid Movements: A Sacred Writers' Retreat at The Hinton Center in Hayesville, NC Saturday July 19 from 10am-4pm. Registration is required. For details and to register please visit www.writingmedicine.com or contact StarShield Lortie at 615/594-9139 or info@writingmedicine.com

Butternut Creek

The 10th Annual Butternut Creek Festival is July 19- 20, 2008

The Butternut Creek Festival is one of the finest juried arts and crafts shows in the southeast. The two day festival showcases the work of 65 artists and craftsmen in categories from basketry, fine art, fabric art, and decorative painting, to glass, jewelry, metal working, photography, pottery, and woodturning. Located in Blairsville, Georgia, the Butternut Creek Festival is presented by the High Country Artisans, Inc.

Tusquittee Meeting

The Tusquittee Community Organization holds it's monthly meeting the 4th Tuesday each month at the Tusquittee Community Center at 4374 Downings Creek Road.The covered dish dinner starts at 6:30 p.m. and the program at 7:15pm. At the July 22 meeting we will not have a speaker, we are playing Dominos. Come on out and have a relaxed evening with your neighbors. If you can't come for supper, just come for the fun. For more information contact Louise Lorentzen at 828-389-9315 or 828-389-9198.

COMING UP

Coffee with Poets

Coffee with the Poets is hosted by Phillips and Lloyd Book Store in Hayesville, North Carolina Wednesday, July 23, at 10:30 A.M. Please join us for a morning of local writers reading their work. All are welcome to come and read at open mic.

Contra Dancing

Go contra dancing Sat, July 26, from 8pm - 11pm at the John C. Campbell Folk School.

Admission: adults $6 ages 12-18 $3 Under 12 $2 Location: Community Room, Keith House Part of our twice monthly community dance series. Janet Shepherd is a popular caller from Atlanta. Jeff and Diane Baker from Asheville play fiddle and piano. Beginners, singles and couples welcome. Beginners should come promptly at 8 pm, since we start with easier dances and more teaching.

Tennis camp for kids!

Tennis camp for kids ages 6-14 held at Young Harris College. Date: July 28-31, Time: 8:30-12:30. Camp is organized by YHC head coach Alli Hillman with the help of former and current collegiate tennis players. Camp is intended for players of all levels who wish to learn the game for the first time or improve their skills, all while having fun! For more information or to receive a registration form, contact Alli Hillman at 706 897-6103 or email ahillman@ yhc.edu.

Poetry critique

The NCWN (Netwest) Poetry Critique will meet at Tri-County Community College in Murphy, North Carolina, Thursday, August 7 , at 7:00 P.M. For more information contact Janice Moore: 828-389-6394. We invite visitors to come and observe.

Short Fiction Contest

A Short Fiction Contest sponsored by Mountain Writers of North Carolina is now open to all writers of all genres. The prizes are: First Place $100.00; Second Place $50.00; Third Place $25.00 and three honorable mentions. Judging will be blind and no members of Mountain Writers will serve as judges.

Just a reminder Entry criteria are as follows: Length no more than 1,500 words, double spaced with one inch margins all around; Print in Times New Roman, or Courier New, 12 point; Separate cover page with title, name, contact information and word count for each entry; Number pages in upper right corner of all pages; Bind manuscript with paper clip; Enclose entry fee of $10.00 for each submission (can be combined in one check or money order); Make checks payable to Mountain Writers.

Submission deadline is August 11, 2008. Late entries will be accepted through September 1st if accompanied by an additional $5.00 late fee.

Mail two copies of each entry to Joan Routh, 3691 Max Patch Road, Clyde, NC 28721. No manuscripts will be returned. Call J.C. Walkup at 235-2003 or e-mail jcwalkup@bellsouth. net for more information.

Adult tennis clinic

Adults, if you are interested in improving your game, meeting some new tennis players in the area, or you just want to have fun on the courts, join us for an adult clinic this summer! The clinic is intended for adult players of any level and will include instruction, drills, and playing lots of matches! Date: August 11-15, Time: 6-8 pm, Location: Young Harris College tennis courts. Cost: $10 per night or $40 for entire week. Come the entire week or as much as you can! Clinic is organized and coached by YHC tennis coach Alli Hillman. Please sign up by calling 706 897-6103 or email ahillman@yhc.edu.

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