Upcoming Events

THIS WEEK

 

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.

Book Fair Scheduled

Murphy Medical Center is hosting a Book Fair on Thursday, July 24 from 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM , and Friday, July 25th from 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, a Reader's Digest Company, at wonderful savings. Every event is different, but there is always a wide variety of books, note cards and stationery items, children's activity items, music CDs and much more. The cookbook and children's book sections are exceptional!

Cash, Credit Cards, and Checks are accepted. Proceeds from the Book Fair support various community charities. For more information, please call: Mary Carol Campbell 828-835-3667

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.

"PICKIN" on the Square

 

A full line-up of talent is awaiting you on the Hiawassee Town Square this Saturday evening, July 26th from 6 - 8 pm.

The Front Porch Pickers will perform classic Country Music as well as a few "soft rock" numbers. A well-known group in the Hiawassee music world, they do go back a long way !

The second half of the Concert features the fabulous blend of voices of the "High Country Harmonizers" a group known for their "Barbershop" style.

And for the first time on the Hiawassee Square we are honored to present the "Smokie Mountain Melodies- Sweet Adelines" . . . a women's chorus which will take your breath away !!

The whole evening is a treat you won't want to miss !!

Delicious food and beverages will be for sale by the "Fresh Market" in the Mountain. Concert T-shirts are for sale as well and the proceeds help to sponsor the Concerts.

Call 706-896-4988 or go on our website: www.otmga.org after 5 pm to see if weather has cancelled the show. See you on the Square !!

Yard & Bake Sale

Saturday, July 26, Yard Sale and Bake Sale in Highway 141 about 1 1/2 miles from Peachtree School traveling toward Marble, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Food will be available. All proceeds will benefit Sharon and Danny Wilson.

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.

COMING UP

 

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.

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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