Beall is "Poets" featured writer
      Glenda Beall is the featured writer at Coffee with the Poets this month. She has been publishing her poetry since 1996 in literary journals and magazines. She also writes personal essays which have been published in Forks in the Road, Reunion Magazine and several anthologies.
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Garden celebrity to speak at library
Tara Dillard has authored five books
      Tara Dillard, garden designer, author, and Radio/TV celebrity, will present a slide show titled, "Vanishing Threshold" Tara was one of our hosts for the April Master Gardener Atlanta Tour where participants experienced the pleasure of viewing he secluded Stone Mountain "Secret Garden".
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Dyer-Souther reunion set for July 19 in Blairsville
      The annual Dyer-Souther Heritage Association Reunion which honors the memory as early Union County, Georgia settlers, Bluford Elisha and Elizabeth Clark Dyer and John Jesse and Mary "Polly" Combs Souther will be held Saturday, July 19, 2008 at the Family Life Center, Choestoe Baptist Church. Desce...
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Critically acclaimed Biscuit Burners performing July 19
Weaverville band part of Stecoah Valley Center's "An Appalachian Evening" concert series
      Stecoah Valley Center's "An Appalachian Evening" concert series and authentic Appalachian Dinners has been selected as one of the Southeast Tourism Society's Top 20 Events. The summer concert series is held every Saturday evening from the last weekend in June through Labor Day weekend (June 28, 20...
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New England contra musicians sizzle in concert
Folk School providing free venue for music D
      David Kaynor, Susan Conger, Susie Secco and Peter Siegel will be featured in a free concert of New England contra dance music at The John C. Campbell Folk School in Brasstown, N.C. at 7:30 pm on Friday, July 18. The concert will be held in the Festival Barn,.
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Cookie of the week
Creamy Lemon Squares
      Ingredients Makes 16 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for pan 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar, plus more for dusting 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled) 4 large egg yolks
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Jazz night on the square in Hiawassee
      One of the most popular and well-attended concerts of the Season is back ! From 6 - 8 pm this Saturday, July 19th , the Hiawassee Square will be filled with the memorable jazz sounds from years gone by, as well as a few contemporary numbers. "Emcee-ing" the evening and performing a few numbers he...
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Cooking with Barbara
Fluffy fruit salad
By Barbara Walker-Huff
      Summer is here and we often like an easy to make, light food. This salad is delicious with a chicken breast or a scoop of chicken or tuna salad and a few of Ranch Wheat crackers. This makes a large amount of salad.
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