Tuesday- May 22
Tuesday Quilters– Shepard of the Hills Lutheran Church– Bring your machine and what ever quilt you are working on. 10:00– 2:00 pm– email: nancileedills@gmail.com FREE
Drawing Class @ the Library– 7:00-8:30pm– JC Public Library– 828-586-2016– www.fontanalib.org Space is limited FREE– Pre-Registration is Required.
Advanced Fondant & Gum paste– 630-830pm– SCC Macon Annex Room 102– 4/24-5/22/12– Pre-register with Michael Rich @ 828-339-4497– cost is $35.00 Supply list will be provided.
QuickBooks– 5:30-8:30– SCC– Jackson Campus– Founders Hall Room 121–Tuesday Nights- 05/01-05/29/12– Pre-Register with Tommy Dennison @ 828-306-7019- $15.00 for workbook
Foundations Express– 6:00-9:00pm– Mountain Biz Works, Sylva– Tuesday nights- 05/02-05/29/12– Pre-Register with Sheryl Rudd, 828-631-0292– Sliding Scale

Wednesday—May 23
Smoky Mountain Pregnancy Care Center– Offering FREE Pregnancy test– 9:00-4:00pm at the Western Carolina Digestive Consultants Office– 26 West care Drive, Suite 304– call 828-293-3600 for appointment or walk-in welcome.
Thursday -May 24
Business After Hours– 5:00-6:00pm @ The Balsam Mountain In– FREE to all Chamber Members and perspective members. Great time to network!
Time Management Skills - 10:00-12:00pm– Family Resources Center– A FREE life and job skills class. 828-369-5544 or 828-586-5546 ext. 151
FREE Knee Screening- 4:00-5:00pm– MedWest Harris– in the Physical Therapy Department– Call 828-586-7235 for an appointment.

Friday -May 25
Concerts on the Creek– Sundown- Kicks off the 2012 Summer Series @ Bridge Park Pavilion– 7:30-9:30– Bring a chair or blanket and enjoy an evening of music!– FREE– Donations Appreciated
Christian Lock– in at the Fun Factory– 11:00-7:00am– The Fun Factory—828-342-1805

May 25– 28
Memorial Day House Party– High Hampton Inn & Country Club– Family games, golf, tennis and a Sunday evening BBQ on the side lawn complete w/ music and mountain cloggers! Call 800-334-2551/ 828-743-2411 for reservations.

Saturday May 26
Story Time for Young Children—11:00-1:00 City Lights Bookstore– 828-586-9499 FREE
Saturday Afternoon Matinee & Story Time– 12:00-1:30/2:00– 3:00pm– Public Library– 828-586-2016-www.fontanalib.org FREE
The Cherokee Journey to Forgiveness and Healing– 10:00 am- @ the Cherokee Fair Grounds– Cost is $75.00– must be registered to attend! Email– chero-keehealing7777@msn.com for more information.
Optic Glass Paperweight Class– 30 minute time slots are available beginning at 10:00am– 4:00pm– Must pre-register- $25.00 per person.
Fun Event @ the Fun Factory– 11:00-3:00 pm- @ the Fun Factory– 1024 Georgia Road, Franklin– FREE– Entry– 828-349-8888 ext. 3704
All Star Weekend– 7:30-9:30pm—Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts– Tickets- $27.-$34.– 877-415-7315– www.greatmountainmusic.com

Sunday May 27
Visit one of our many local churches. Contact our office for a complete listing of churches in our area. 828-586-2155– www.mountainlovers.com

Monday May 28
Sylva Business Skills Meetings– 6:00-7:30– @ the Jackson County Administration Building– Room A227– Hosted by: Entrepreneur Skills Network – 828-586-5466– www.advocatesforexcellence.org

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Tuesday- May 15
Tuesday Quilters– Shepard of the Hills Lutheran Church– Bring your machine and what ever quilt you are working on. 10:00– 2:00 pm– email: nancileedills@gmail.com FREE
Story Time @ the Library– 11-11:30 am– Story time Room– JC Public Library– 828-586-2016– www.fontanalib.org FREE
Advanced Fondant & Gum paste– 630-830pm– SCC Macon Annex Room 102– 4/24-5/22/12– Pre-register with Michael Rich @ 828-339-4497– cost is $35.00 Supply list will be provided.
QuickBooks– 5:30-8:30– SCC– Jackson Campus– Founders Hall Room 121–Tuesday Nights- 05/01-05/29/12– Pre-Register with Tommy Dennison @ 828-306-7019- $15.00 for workbook
Foundations Express– 6:00-9:00pm– Mountain Biz Works, Sylva– Tuesday nights- 05/02-05/29/12– Pre-Register with Sheryl Rudd, 828-631-0292– SlidingScale

Wednesday May 16
Microsoft Office Training– 6:00-9:00pm– SCC Jackson Campus– Founders Hall– Room 126– 04/09-05/21/12 Monday & Wednesday Night- contact Latresa Downs– 828-339-4426- $125.00
Smoky Mountain Pregnancy Care Center– Offering FREE Pregnancy test– 6-9:00-4:00pm at the Western Carolina Digestive Consultants Office– 26 West care Drive, Suite 304– call 828-293-3600 for appointment or walk-in welcome.

Thursday May 17
Dnet– Build Your Own Website Class– 1:00-4:00pm– For information contact Lee Cloer @ 828-349-3638– lcloer@dnet.net
Book Binding 1– 6:00-9:00pm– SCC Cherokee Center Room 106– Michael Rich– 828-339-4497– m_rich@southwesterncc.edu- $80.00
Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors Meeting– 8:15-9:30am– Conference Hall of the Hooper House– Contact Julie at least 2 weeks prior to be on the addenda. 828-586-2155
Believe In You, Lets Talk About You! - 10:00-12:00pm– Family Resources Center– A FREE life and job skills class. 828-369-5544 or 828-586-5546 ext. 151
Liars Bench Presentation– 7:00pm- A show about Cherokee Chief Osley Saunooke- WCU’s Mountain Heritage Center– 828-399-9653 for more information.

Friday May 18
Christian Lock– in at the Fun Factory– 11:00-7:00am– The Fun Factory—828-342-1805
FREE Neck Screening– 11:00-12:00pm– Physical Therapy Department @ MedWest Harris– 828-586-7235 for appointments.
RELAY FOR LIFE– 6:00– 6:00am– Jackson County Recreation Park, Cullowhee– www.relayforlife/jacksonnc– or Pam Middleton– pammidd@frontier.com.

May 18 & 19
Basic Blacksmithing– 6:00-9:00pm Saturday and 9:00-2:00pm on Sunday– Jackson County Green Energy Park– Ages 18 & up- $95.00 per person.828-631-0271

May 18, 19 & 20
Meet Me in the Smokies Fly Fishing Tournament- $225.00 Entry Fee with $10,000 in prize money available! Held on the 2.2 miles of Trophy, Catch & Release Water on the Cherokee Reservation. www.fishcherokee.com or info@CherokeeSmokies.com for more information.
Saturday

May 19
Flourish Mind– Body– Spirit– 8:00-4:00pm– Sponsored by MedWest- @ Harrah’s Cherokee Casino & Event Center- $45.00 per person– www.medwesthealth.org– 828-452-8343
Story Time for Young Children—11:00-1:00 City Lights Bookstore– 828-586-9499 FREE
Saturday Afternoon Matinee & Story and Craft Time– 12:00-1:30/2:00– 3:00pm– Public Library– 828-586-2016-www.fontanalib.org FREE

Sunday May 20
Visit one of our many local churches. Contact our office for a complete listing of churches in our area. 828-586-2155– www.mountainlovers.com

May 20-23
Spring Golf School @ High Hampton– 9:00-5:30pm– High Hampton Inn & Country Club– www.highhamptoninn.com– 800-334-2551 or 828-743-2411

Monday May 21
Sylva Business Skills Meetings– 6:00-7:30– @ the Jackson County Administration Building– Room A227– Hosted by: Entrepreneur Skills Network – 828-586 -5466– www.advocatesforexcellence.org
Microsoft Office Training– 6:00-9:00pm– Monday & Wednesday nights- SCC Jackson Campus– Founders Hall 126– 04/09-05/21/12 Call to register– 828- 339-4426– ldowns@southwesterncc.edu- $125.00
Children’s Story time @ the Public Library– 11:00-11:30am– Reading with the Rotary Readers– Children’s Reading Room– 828-586-2016
Advanced Fondant and Gum paste– 6:30-8:30– SCC Jackson Campus Bradford Hall– Rom 201– 04/24-05/21/12- $35.00– Call 828-339-4497 to register
Kundalini Yoga w/ Bob Bauer 5:30-7:30– Fusions Healing Center & Day Spa- $15.00– 828-631-0232– www.fusionsspa.com
Game Night @ City Lights– 6:00-8:00pm @ the Bookstore & Café. www.citylightscafe.com or www.citylightsnc.com– 828-587-2233 or 586-9499

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Tuesday- May 8
Tuesday Quilters– Shepard of the Hills Lutheran Church– Bring your machine and what ever quilt you are working on. 10:00– 2:00 pm– email: nancileedills@gmail.com FREE
Story Time @ the Library– 11-11:30 am– Story time Room– JC Public Library– 828-586-2016– www.fontanalib.org FREE
Advanced Fondant & Gumpaste– 630-830pm– SCC Macon Annex Room 102– 4/24-5/22/12– Pre-register with Michael Rich @ 828-339-4497– cost is $35.00 Supply list will be provided.
Quickbooks– 5:30-8:30– SCC– Jackson Campus– Founders Hall Room 121–Tuesday Nights- 05/01-05/29/12– Pre-Register with Tommy Dennison @ 828-306- 7019- $15.00 for workbook
Foundations Express– 6:00-9:00pm– Mountain Biz Works, Sylva– Tuesday nights- 05/02-05/29/12– Pre-Register with Sheryl Rudd, 828-631-0292– Sliding Scale

Wednesday May 9
Microsoft Office Training– 6:00-9:00pm– SCC Jackson Campus– Founders Hall– Room 126– 04/09-05/21/12 Monday & Wednesday Night- contact Latresa Downs– 828-339-4426- $125.00
Festival of Flowers– 7:30am– 3:00pm– Trip to Biltmore Estates, departing from the Recreation Center- $50.00 per person– covers ticket & transportation– Bring lunch money. Space is limited so register early. www.rec.jacksonnc.org– 828-293-3053
Smoky Mountain Pregnancy Care Center– Offering FREE Pregnancy test– 6-9:00-4:00pm at the Western Carolina Digestive Consultants Office– 26 Westcare Drive, Suite 304– call 828-293-3600 for appointment or walk-in welcome.
Dress for Success– FREE life and job skills class– Family Resources Center– Call 828-369-5544 or 828-586-5546 Ext 151 to register.

Thursday May 10
Family Night– 6:00pm– Jackson County Public Library– Free Family Movie– Call for details– 828-586-2016-FREE
Free Hip Screening-1:00-2:00pm—MedWest Harris Physical Therapy Department– Call for an appointment– 828-586-7235
Dnet– Build Your Own Website Class– 1:00-4:00pm– For information contact Lee Cloer @ 828-349-3638– lcloer@dnet.net
Carole Lilly Massage Open House Celebration– 4:00-5:30pm– 45 King Street( lower level of McGuire Dental building) Food, complimentary chair massage,
raffle with lots of exciting prizes– 828-507-9581
Thursday Night Mingle@ City Lights Bookstore/Cafe– 5:30-8:30—Appetizers, drink specials, chair massage by Fusions– 828-631-0232– www.fusionsgraphics@gmail.com
Book Binding 1– 6:00-9:00pm– SCC Cherokee Center Room 106– Michael Rich– 828-339-4497– m_rich@southwesterncc.edu- $80.00

Friday May 11
Children’s Story Time– 11:00-11:30– JC Public Library– 828-586-2016– www.fontanalib.org– FREE
Sai Collins @ City Lights– 7:00-10:00– City Lights Café– 3 Jackson Street, Sylva– www.citylightscafe.com– 828-587-2233
Event at the Fun Factory in the Smokies– 11:00am– 7:00pm—@ The Fun Factory– in Franklin- $19.99 per person
Tenth Avenue North– 7:30pm– Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts– Tickets $12.00 & $18.00– www.greatmountainmusiccom– 877-415-7315
Christian Lock– in at the Fun Factory– 11:00-7:00am– The Fun Factory—828-342-1805

Saturday May 12
Story Time for Young Children—11:00-1:00 City Lights Bookstore– 828-586-9499 FREE
Saturday Afternoon Matinee & Story and Craft Time– 12:00-1:30/2:00– 3:00pm– Public Library– 828-586-2016-www.fontanalib.org FREE
5th Annual MedWest Harris & Swain Foundation Chaplaincy Golf Tournament– Smoky Mountain Country Club in Whittier– Registration from 7:30-8:30– 9:00 am shotgun start– 4 Man Captain’s Choice– 1:30 pm BBQ– for information contact Linda Claus– linda_clause@westcare.org– 828-631-8924.
CSA Writing from the Heart– 10:00am– 3:00pm– Bring you own lunch. $35.00 per session– Weaving Fiction into Fact. Call for information– 828-631-4587
Noonday Sun @ City Lights Café– 7:00-10:00pm– City Lights Café– www.citylightscafe.com– 828587-2233
Saturday & Sunday May 12 & 13
Fundraiser for Jackie Balliot– 10:00-5:30pm– Bradley’s General Store– All profits from ice cream sales will be donated to the Balliot family.

May 5 & 6
Introduction to Forging w/ Coal– 9:00-1:00pm– JC Green Energy Park– Ages 18 & up- $95. per person, must pre-register– 828-631-0271
Axe Making @ the Green Energy Park– 2:00-7:00pm– JC Green Energy Park– Ages 18 & up– must call to register. $125.00 per Person– 828-631-0271

Sunday May 13
Visit one of our many local churches. Contact our office for a complete listing of churches in our area. 828-586-2155– www.mountainlovers.com
Mothers Day Brunch– 11:00-3:00pm– Maggie Valley Country Club– Adults- $22.95, Children- $12..95 Call 828-926-1616 for information–www.maggievalleyclub.com

Monday May 14
Sylva Business Skills Meetings– 6:00-7:30– @ the Jackson County Administration Building– Room A227– Hosted by: Entrepreneur Skills Network – 828-586-5466– www.advocatesforexcellence.org
Microsoft Office Training– 6:00-9:00pm– Monday & Wednesday nights- SCC Jackson Campus– Founders Hall 126– 04/09-05/21/12 Call to register– 828-339-4426– ldowns@southwesterncc.edu- $125.00
Children’s Storytime @ the Public Library– 11:00-11:30am– Reading with the Rotary Readers– Children’s Reading Room– 828-586-2016
Advanced Fondant and Gumpaste– 6:30-8:30– SCC Jackson Campus Bradford Hall– Rom 201– 04/24-05/21/12- $35.00– Call 828-339-4497 to register
Facebook Business Beginner– 6:00-8:30pm– SCC Jackson Campus– Founders Hall Room 117– Contact Michael Rich—828-339-4497–m_rich@southwesterncc.edu
Evening w/Marne Harris– Coaching Services– 6:00-8:00pm– Fusions Healing Center & Spa- $25.00 per person– Pre-register by May 11 by calling FusionsSpa– 828-631-0232 www.fusionsspa.com
Monday & Tuesday May 14 & 15
NC Auto Safety Inspection Certification– 6:00-9:00pm– SCC Jackson Campus– Bradford Hall Room 201– Contact Latresa to register for class– 828-339-4426– ldowns@southwesterncc.edu.

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May 1
Tuesday Quilters– Shepard of the Hills Lutheran Church– Bring your machine and what ever quilt you are working on. 10:00– 2:00 pm– email: nancileedills@gmail.com FREE
Story Time @ the Library– 11-11:30 am– Story time Room– JC Public Library– 828-586-2016– www.fontanalib.org FREE
Demystifying the Guitar– 6:30-9:30pm– SCC Cashiers Center Room 1– 04/01-05/01/12- Pre-Register– ldowns@southwesterncc.edu or 828-339-4426– $46.00
Advanced Fondant & Gumpaste– 630-830pm– SCC Macon Annex Room 102– 4/24-5/22/12– Pre-register with Michael Rich @ 828-339-4497– cost is $35.00 Supply list will be provided.
Quickbooks– 5:30-8:30– SCC– Jackson Campus– Founders Hall Room 121–Tuesday Nights- 05/01-05/29/12– Pre-Register with Tommy Dennison @ 828-306-7019- $15.00 for workbook
Foundations Express– 6:00-9:00pm– Mountain Biz Works, Sylva– Tuesday nights- 05/02-05/29/12– Pre-Register with Sheryl Rudd, 828-631-0292– Sliding Scale

May 2
Microsoft Office Training– 6:00-9:00pm– SCC Jackson Campus– Founders Hall– Room 126– 04/09-05/21/12 Monday & Wednesday Nightcontact Latresa Downs– 828-339-4426- $125.00
TTA Board Meeting– 10:30-12:00pm– Hooper House Conference Room– 828-586-2155
Frontier Sponsored Webinar– 12:00-1:00pm– To register go to www.frontier.com/social. How to create Facebook Ads, Twitter Accounts, You Tube and Pinterest.

May 3
Family Night– 6:00pm– Jackson County Public Library– Free Family Movie– Call for details– 828-586-2016-FREE
Live Within Your Means– 10:00-12:00pm– Family Life Recourses Center– 828-369-5544 or 828-586-4456 ext 151.
Free Shoulder Screening-2:00-3:00pm—MedWest Harris Physical Therapy Department– Call for an appointment– 828-586-7235

May 4
Gallery One– Sylva Art Stroll– The Peep Show-5:00-9:00pm– Gallery One—604 West Main Street, Sylva– 828-507-4248
Children’s Story Time– 11:00-11:30– JC Public Library– 828-586-2016– www.fontanalib.org– FREE
Rosemary Peek Art Opening @ City Lights– 7:00-10:00– City Lights Café– 3 Jackson Street, Sylva– www.citylightscafe.com– 828-587-2233
Chick– Fil– A Leadercast Broadcast– 8:00-5:00 pm– Lunch Included– Hosted by Dnet Internet Services- @ the Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts- $60.00 each or $50. each for 2 or more.

May 5
Story Time for Young Children—11:00-1:00 City Lights Bookstore– 828-586-9499 FREE
Saturday Afternoon Matinee & Story and Craft Time– 12:00-1:30/2:00– 3:00pm– Public Library– 828-586-2016-www.fontanalib.org FREE
Road Rally Scavenger Hunt for Angel Medical Center– 9:00-2:00pm– Beginning at Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts- $100.00
per vehicle– www.angelmedfoundation.org– Email– Don Capaforte– dcapaforte@angelmed.org
20th Annual Tour de Cashiers– 9:00-5:00pm– 3 routes from 25 to 100 miles. Beginning @ the Village Green– Registration begins at 7:30 am– www.tourdecashiers.com or call 828-526-1313.

May 5 & 6
Introduction to Forging w/ Coal– 9:00-1:00pm– JC Green Energy Park– Ages 18 & up- $95. per person, must pre-register– 828-631-0271
Axe Making @ the Green Energy Park– 2:00-7:00pm– JC Green Energy Park– Ages 18 & up– must call to register. $125.00 per Person– 828- 631-0271

May 6
Visit one of our many local churches. Contact our office for a complete listing of churches in our area. 828-586-2155–
www.mountainlovers.com

May 7
Sylva Business Skills Meetings– 6:00-7:30– @ the Jackson County Administration Building– Room A227– Hosted by: Entrepreneur Skills Network – 828-586-5466– www.advocatesforexcellence.org
Microsoft Office Training– 6:00-9:00pm– Monday & Wednesday nights- SCC Jackson Campus– Founders Hall 126– 04/09-05/21/12 Call to register– 828-339-4426– ldowns@southwesterncc.edu- $125.00
Children’s Storytime @ the Public Library– 11:00-11:30am– Reading with the Rotary Readers– Children’s Reading Room– 828-586-2016
Advanced Fondant and Gumpaste– 6:30-8:30– SCC Jackson Campus Bradford Hall– Rom 201– 04/24-05/21/12- $35.00– Call 828-339-4497 to register

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April 25
Microsoft Office Training– 6:00-9:00pm– SCC Jackson Campus– Founders Hall– Room 126– 04/09-05/21/12 Monday & Wednesday Nightcontact
Latresa Downs– 828-339-4426- $125.00
Blue Plate Lunch Special– 11:00-2:00pm– The Community Table- Food provided by Harrah’s Cherokee Casino- $5.00 minimum donation

April 26
Family Night– 6:00pm– Jackson County Public Library– Free Family Movie– Call for details– 828-586-2016-FREE
Dining Out for Life– All Day @ City Lights Café—20% of sales to support WNC’s AIDS Project– Ryan Furstenberg from 7:00-10:00– 828-587-2233, www.citylightscafe.com
Girls Night Out– 5:30-8:30pm– Fusions Healing Center & Spa host their monthly Girls Night Out @ Papou’s Wine Shop—www.fusionsspa.com
Live Music @ the Library– 7:00-8:30pm– Joshua’s Tree gospel & bluegrass– 828-586-2916- FREE

April 27, 28 & 29
Cherokee’s Summer Kickoff Trout Tournament– Sunrise to Sunset- $10,000 in tagged fish in the rivers on the Cherokee Reservation (excluding the 2.2 miles of catch & release waters) $11 entry fee + $10 Cherokee Fishing permit– www.cherokeesmokies.com– 877-433-6700

April 27
Children’s Story Time– 11:00-11:30– JC Public Library– 828-586-2016– www.fontanalib.org– FREE
Melanie Leithhauser & Dule Ellington @ City Lights– 7:00-10:00– City Lights Café– 3 Jackson Street, Sylva– www.citylightscafe.com– 828-587-2233
Juan Siddi Flamenco Theatre Company– 7:30-9:30– Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts– 877-415-7315– Tickets $10. & $17.00
Empty Bowl 2012– 4:00-8:00pm– The Community Table– Tickets $20, includes you choice of hand-crafted bowl & hearty soups. www.communitytable.org– 828-586-6782

April 28
Story Time for Young Children—11:00-1:00 City Lights Bookstore– 828-586-9499 FREE
Saturday Afternoon Matinee & Story and Craft Time– 12:00-1:30/2:00– 3:00pm– Public Library– 828-586-2016-www.fontanalib.org FREE Greening Up the Mountains– 10:00-4:00pm– 15th Annual Greening Up the Mountains Festival– FREE

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April 17
Tuesday Quilters– Shepard of the Hills Lutheran Church– Bring your machine and what ever quilt you are working on. 10:00– 2:00 pm– email:
nancileedills@gmail.com FREE
Story Time @ the Library– 11-11:30 am– Story time Room– JC Public Library– 828-586-2016– www.fontanalib.org FREE
Advanced Digital Camera Class– 6:00-8:00pm– SCC Jackson Campus– Founders Hall– Must call to pre-register– 828-339-4497– m_rich@southwesterncc.edu- $60.00
Computer Basics for Beginners– 6:00-9:00pm Tuesday & Thursday Nights– Cherokee Center Room– 002 or Macon Center Room -102– Must Call to pre-register– ldowns@southwesterncc.edu– 828-339-4426- $70.00
Demystifying the Guitar– 6:30-9:30pm– SCC Cashiers Center Room 1– 04/01-05/01/12- Pre-Register– ldowns@southwesterncc.edu or
828-339-4426– $46.00
Author Michael Rivers– Will read about his new paranormal novel about a ghost ship, at the JC Public Library– 7:00pm in the Community Room

April 18
Microsoft Office Training– 6:00-9:00pm– SCC Jackson Campus– Founders Hall– Room 126– 04/09-05/21/12 Monday & Wednesday Nightcontact
Latresa Downs– 828-339-4426- $125.00
Aprilfest @ City Lights– 7:00– City Lights Café– 3 E. Jackson Street, Sylva– www.citylightscafe.com– 828-587-2233
The Itinerant Locals– 12:00pm—City Lights Café– 3 E. Jackson Street, Sylva– www.citylightscafe.com– 828-587-2233
Introduction to the Internet– 5:45-7:15– Jackson County Public Library– Limited to first 15 who register. 828-586-2016

April 19
Family Night– 6:00pm– Jackson County Public Library– Free Family Movie– Call for details– 828-586-2016-FREE
Free Balance Screening– 1:00-2:00pm Med West Harris Physical Therapy Department. 828-586-7235– FREE
Book Binding 1– 6:00-9:00pm– SCC Cherokee Center Room 002- $80.00, must call to register– Michael Rich– 828-339-4497– m_rich@southwesterncc.edu.
Movie Night @ the Library– 6:30-8:30pm– Free movie night featuring a recent Leonardo DiCaprio film about the FBI, call for details– 828-586-2016
Liars Bench– Balsam Chronicals– 7:00pm—WCU’s Mountain Heritage Center– “Hangman, Hangman Slack Your Rope” -828-399-9653

April 19– 22
Cherokee ThunderRalley– 10:00am-12:midnight– 1501 Acquoni Road Expo Center- $25.00 for the whole weekend. Mitch Littlejohn @ mlittle36@yahoo.com

April 20
Children’s Story Time– 11:00-11:30– JC Public Library– 828-586-2016– www.fontanalib.org– FREE
Ansley McAllister @ City Lights– 7:00-10:00– City Lights Café– 3 Jackson Street, Sylva– www.citylightscafe.com– 828-587-2233
Bill Pinkney’s Original Drifters and the Crystals– 7:30-9:30– Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts– 877-415-7315– Tickets $14 & $22.00

April 21
Story Time for Young Children—11:00-1:00 City Lights Bookstore– 828-586-9499 FREE
Saturday Afternoon Story and Craft Time– 2:00– 3:00pm– Public Library– 828-586-2016-www.fontanalib.org FREE
Electrical Contractor License– 8:00– 12:00pm– SCC Macon Annex Room 102- $65.00– Latresa Downs– 828-339-4426–ldowns@southwesterncc.edu
Notary Public Education– 9:00-4:00pm– SCC Jackson Campus Founders Hall Room 133- $65.00– Latresa Downs– 828-339-4426
JC Farmers Market– 9:00-12:00– Bridge Park Parking Area– contact Jenny McPherson 828-631-3033
Create a Glass Ruffle Bowl– 10:00-4:00– 30 minute sessions- $50.00– Contact Tim at the JC Green Energy Park to register– 828-631-0271
Hannah Levin– 7:00-10:00– City Lights Café– 3 E. Jackson Street, Sylva, NC– 828-587-2233

April 22
Visit one of our many local churches. Contact our office for a complete listing of churches in our area. 828-586-2155–
www.mountainlovers.com

April 23
Sylva Business Skills Meetings– 6:00-7:30– @ the Jackson County Administration Building– Room A227– Hosted by: Entrepreneur Skills Network
– 828-586-5466– www.advocatesforexcellence.org
Microsoft Office Training– 6:00-9:00pm– Monday & Wednesday nights- SCC Jackson Campus– Founders Hall 126– Call to register– 828-339-4426–ldowns@southwesterncc.edu- $125.00
Children’s Storytime @ the Public Library– 11:00-11:30am– Reading with the Rotary Readers– Children’s Reading Room– 828-586-2016
Free Foot & Ankle Screening– 4:00-5:00pm– Med West Harris– Physical Therapy Department– 828-586-7235
Advanced Fondant and Gumpaste– 6:30-8:30– SCC Jackson Campus Bradford Hall– Rom 201- $35.00– Call 828-339-4497 to register

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April 10
Tuesday Quilters– Shepard of the Hills Lutheran Church– Bring your machine and what ever quilt you are working on. 10:00– 2:00 pm– email: nancileedills@gmail.com FREE
Story Time @ the Library– 11-11:30 am– Story time Room– JC Public Library– 828-586-2016– www.fontanalib.org FREE
Advanced Digital Camera Class– 6:00-8:00pm– SCC Jackson Campus– Founders Hall– Must call to pre-register– 828-339-4497– m_rich@southwesterncc.edu- $60.00
Computer Basics for Beginners– 6:00-9:00pm Tuesday & Thursday Nights– Cherokee Center Room– 002 or Macon Center Room -102– Must Call to pre-register– ldowns@southwesterncc.edu– 828-339-4426- $70.00
Opening of the Anagama Pottery Kiln– 2:30-4:00pm– J.C. Green Energy Park– to RSVP call 828-507-1800.
Proactive Selling in a Reactive World– 5:30-8:30– SCC Jackson Campus– Founders Hall– Room 133– FREE
Demystifying the Guitar– 6:30-9:30pm– SCC Cashiers Center Room 1– 04/01-05/01/12- Pre-Register– ldowns@southwesterncc.edu or
828-339-4426– $46.00

April 11
Microsoft Word– 5:45-7:15pm– Jackson County Public Library– www.fontanalib.org– 828-586-2016– Limited to first 15 who register– FREE Why Salespeople Don’t Worry!- 9:00-12:00pm– SCC Macon Campus– Room 212- t_dennison@southwesterncc.edu– 828-306-7019– FREE
Microsoft Office Training– 6:00-9:00pm– SCC Jackson Campus– Founders Hall– Room 126– 04/09-05/21/12 Monday & Wednesday Nightcontact
Latresa Downs– 828-339-4426- $125.00

April 12
Family Night– 6:00pm– Jackson County Public Library– Free Family Movie– Call for details– 828-586-2016-FREE
Drive One 4UR School– 9:00-5:00pm– SCC Balsam Center Parking Area– For each of the first 300 to test drive a new Ford, Andy Shaw will donate $20. to the JC Early Collage. 828-586-0900 or www.andyshawford.com
Gentle Yoga w/ Corina Pia– 5:30-7:00 pm– Fusions Healing Center and Spa– 96 West Sylva Shopping Center– 828-586-631-0232- $12. per class , 5 class pack- $55.00, 10 class pack $105.00
Fly Fishing @ the JC Public Library– 7:00-8:30pm—Public Library Complex– Community Room– 828-586-2016-FREE

April 13
Children’s Story Time– 11:00-11:30– JC Public Library– 828-586-2016– www.fontanalib.org– FREE
Landscape Painting– 6:00-9:30pm– SCC Cherokee Center Room 106– 04/13– 04/27/12 Friday evenings- pre-register w/ Michael Rich– m_rich@southwesterncc.edu– 828-339-4497- $50.00
Build Me A Boat– Live– 7:00-10:00pm– City Lights– 828-587-2233– www.citylightscafe.com

April 14
Story Time for Young Children—11:00-1:00 City Lights Bookstore– 828-586-9499 FREE
Saturday Afternoon Story and Craft Time– 2:00– 3:00pm– Public Library– 828-586-2016-www.fontanalib.org FREE
Thea & The Green Man– 7:00-10:00pm– City Lights Café– 828-587-2233– www.citylightscafe.com FREE
JC Farmers Market– 9:00-12:00– Bridge Park Parking Area– contact Jenny McPherson 828-631-3033
Green Thumb Day– 10:00-4:00pm– Main Street Whittier– Local art and handcrafts, yard sale & flea market, live music, demonstrations.
CSA Writing From the Heart– 10:00-3:00pm– Writing with a purpose/plot– Bring you own lunch- $35.00– Amy Ammons– 828-631-4587
Create a Glass Landscape Paperweight– 10:00-4:00– 30 minute sessions- $25.00– Contact Tim at the JC Green Energy Park to register– 828-631-0271
Jeff Foxworthy– 7:30-9:30– Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts– 877-415-7315- $ 39.-$99.

April 14 & 15
Introduction to Chainmaille Jewelry—9:00-1:00pm– JC Green Energy Park- $85.00 per person– Must Pre-Register– 828-631-0271
Chainmaille Armor, Coif Construction– 2:00-6:00pm– JC Green Energy Park- $85.00 per person– Must Pre-Register– 828-631-0271

April 15
Visit one of our many local churches. Contact our office for a complete listing of churches in our area. 828-586-2155–
www.mountainlovers.com
Ron Rash Reading @ the Library– 2:00-3:00pm– Jackson County Library– Community Room– Autographing will follow– Co-sponsored by CityLights Bookstore– 828-586-2016

April 16
Sylva Business Skills Meetings– 6:00-7:30– @ the Jackson County Administration Building– Room A227– Hosted by: Entrepreneur Skills Network – 828-586-5466– www.advocatesforexcellence.org
Microsoft Office Training– 6:00-9:00pm– Monday & Wednesday nights- SCC Jackson Campus– Founders Hall 126– Call to register– 828-339-4426–
ldowns@southwesterncc.edu- $125.00
Children’s Storytime @ the Public Library– 11:00-11:30am– Reading with the Rotary Readers– Children’s Reading Room– 828-586-2016
Kundalini Yoga w/ Bob Bauer– 5:30-7:30pm– Fusions Healing Center & Spa– 96 West Sylva Shopping Plaza– 828-631-0232– www.fusionsspa.com
Assembly Saxophone Quartet– 6:00-8:00pm– WCU School of Music– 828-227-7242
Game Night @ City Lights Book store & Café -6:00-800pm– www.citylightscafe.com or www.citylightsnc.com– 828-587-2233 or 586-9499
Auto Safety Inspection Certification– 6:00-10:00pm– SCC Jackson Campus– Bradford Hall– Room 100– Monday & Tuesday Night- $65.00– call Latresa - 828-339-4426 to register

April 3
Tuesday Quilters– Shepard of the Hills Lutheran Church– Bring your machine and what ever quilt you are working on. 10:00– 2:00 pm– email: nancileedills@gmail.com FREE
Story Time @ the Library– 11-11:30 am– Story time Room– JC Public Library– 828-586-2016– www.fontanalib.org FREE
Entrepreneurial Equation Seminar– 5:30-7:30pm– SCC Macon Campus Room 108– www.southwesterncc.edu– t_dennison@southwesterncc.edu– FREE
Advanced Digital Camera Class– 6:00-8:00pm– SCC Jackson Campus– Founders Hall– Must call to pre-register– 828-339-4497– m_rich@southwesterncc.edu- $60.00
Computer Basics for Beginners– 6:00-9:00pm Tuesday & Thursday Nights– Cherokee Center Room– 002 or Macon Center Room -102– Must Call to pre-register– ldowns@southwesterncc.edu– 828-339-4426- $70.00
Gardening Panel– 7:00-8:30pm– Jackson County Public Library– www.fontanalib.org– 828-586-2016 FREE

April 4
Power Point Computer Class– 5:45-7:15pm– Jackson County Public Library– www.fontanalib.org– 828-586-2016– Limited to first 15 who register– FREE

April 5
Family Night– 6:00pm– Jackson County Public Library– Free Family Movie– Call for details– 828-586-2016-FREE

April 6
FREE Knee Screening– 11:00-12:00pm– MedWest Physical Therapy Department– Must call for appointment– 828-586-7235
Michelle Behling’s Art Opening– 6:00-9:00pm– City Lights Café– 828-587-2233– www.citylightscafe.com– FREE
Robin Whitley Live & Angela Faye Martin– 7:00-10:00pm– City Lights– 828-587-2233– www.citylightscafe.com

April 6 & 7
Easter Beagle Express– 10:30-2:30pm– Great Smoky Mountain Railroad– www.gsmr.com– 800-872-4681- $49. Adults/ $29. Children 2-12

April 7
Story Time for Young Children—11:00-1:00 City Lights Bookstore– 828-586-9499 FREE
Saturday Afternoon Story and Craft Time– 2:00– 3:00pm– Public Library– 828-586-2016-www.fontanalib.org FREE
Angela Faye Martin– 7:00-10:00pm– City Lights Café– 828-587-2233– www.citylightscafe.com FREE
Dillsboro Easter Hat Parade– 9:00-3:00pm– Main Street Dillsboro– www.visitdillsboro.org– 828-586-1600

April 8
Visit one of our many local churches. Contact our office for a complete listing of churches in our area. 828-586-2155– www.mountainlovers.com

April 9
Sylva Business Skills Meetings– 6:00-7:30– @ the Jackson County Administration Building– Room A227– Hosted by: Entrepreneur Skills Network – 828-586-5466– www.advocatesforexcellence.org
Microsoft Office Training– 6:00-9:00pm

The town of Dillsboro will host its 24th annual Easter Hat Parade on Saturday, April 7th.

The parade, a Dillsboro tradition the Saturday before Easter, begins at 2 p.m. and showcases a variety of interesting hats atop participants of all ages, including pets.

Judges select the best hats in more than 20 categories, including: biggest, smallest, funniest, best-smelling, “poofy-est,” most creative, most spring-like and most outrageous. Last year, there were nearly 250 entrants in the contest.

If you can’t find a good fedora to wear, fear not. Hat-making takes place on the lawn of Dogwood Crafters.

In addition to an array of colorful hats, the parade features vintage cars provided by the Old Timers Model A Club and the Mountaineer Antique Auto Club. The Easter Bunny makes an appearance as well, riding in antique convertible car.

Although the Easter Hat Parade officially begins at 2 p.m., folks are encouraged to arrive early and spend the day. Easter egg hunts for children begin at 10:30 a.m., along with hat-making sessions at Dogwood Crafters.

 Dogwood Crafters also presents an English tea at the famous Jarrett House Inn. Tea and food will be served on fine china, with the artisans from Dogwood Crafters showcasing their cooking skills by preparing the delicacies. There will be two seatings – 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. – and cost for the tea is $12 per person.

Dillsboro is a walkabout mountain village featuring an array of unique shops, arts & crafts studios, restaurants and inns.

For parade information call the Jackson County Visitors Center at (800) 962-1911, or go to www.visitdillsboro.org.

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MARCH 19-23

 Paint the Town Purple

Cullowhee, Sylva and Dillsboro area business owners will team up with Western Carolina University students and organizations to decorate their storefronts in Catamount Purple and Gold in anticipation of the installation ceremony, with prizes for the best decorating jobs to be announced during installation week.

SATURDAY, MARCH 24

8 a.m. – 2 p.m. WCU Cares: A Day of Service

Join WCU students, staff, faculty and community members as they come together to give back to the community in a day of service held in conjunction with Women’s History Month Day of Service. Volunteers can choose from a variety of types of projects, locations, and times. Possible service partners include Full Spectrum Farms, Project C.A.R.E., REACH of Jackson County, Habitat for Humanity of Haywood County, Adopt-a-Highway, Sylva Community Gardens, Community Table, Tuckasegee Community Food Pantry, Stop Hunger Now, Base Camp Cullowhee, Campus Kitchen Garden and Manning Boys Home in Jamaica.

SUNDAY, MARCH 25

7:30 a.m. / Valley of the Lilies Half Marathon and 5-K

The second annual Valley of the Lilies Half Marathon will take runners on a scenic 13.1-mile journey through the WCU campus and along the Tuckaseigee River. For runners looking for a shorter and faster option, race organizers have added a 5-K (3.1-mile) race and walk to this year’s activities. That event will begin at 7:45 a.m.

MONDAY, MARCH 26

11 a.m. – 2 p.m. / Fount-astic Festival

Join students, faculty, staff and community members for the launching of a new WCU tradition, “Firing up the Cata-Fount,” as the water fountain at Central Plaza is turned back on for the season. The event will feature a performance by the Catamount Singers and Electric Soul, and a surprise activity organized by the Student Government Association.

WHEE Hours

5-10 p.m. / Downtown Sylva and Dillsboro

Members of the campus community are invited to head to downtown Sylva and Dillsboro, where local merchants and restaurants will offer special deals all day long to WCU students, faculty and staff who show their CatCard.  Business in Sylva will stay open until 9 p. m. with transportation provided to and from campus by the CatTran.

5pm / Dillsboro App Launch

At 5 p.m. at the Jarrett House, WCU students will unveil a new mobile web app that will allow smartphone users to learn more about Dillsboro businesses and attractions. Dr. David Belcher and Susan Belcher will be the first to download the app on their smartphones. “APP”etizers  will be served following the launch.

6:30 p.m. / Paint the Town Purple Winners Announced

Following a special presentation by the Mayor of Sylva, the winners of the “Paint the Town Purple” contest will be announced at 6:30 p.m. by Dr. David Belcher at the Sylva fountain. The Sylva Fountain will also be turned on for the season in honor of the Chancellor’s Installation.

7-9 p. m. / Event at the Jackson County Public Library Complex

The evening will conclude with “Reflections on Place:  An Evening with Distinguished Storytellers”  featuring Cherokee storyteller Jerry Wolfe; former N.C. Poet Laureate Kathryn Stripling Byer; and Ron Rash, WCU’s Parris Distinguished Professor of Appalachian Culture and author of The New York Times best-seller “Serena,” at 7 p.m. at Jackson County Public Library, which will open at 6 p.m. for tours. A reception will follow the readings. Transportation will be provided from marked parking lots by Jackson County Transit.

TUESDAY, MARCH 27

11-11:30 a.m. / Children’s Story Time at Jackson County Public Library

David Belcher will lead a children’s story-time session at the Jackson County Library for local preschool children.

THURSDAY, MARCH 29

10-11:30 a. m. / Installation of David O. Belcher / Liston B. Ramsey Regional Activity Center

David O. Belcher will be officially installed as the eleventh chancellor of Western Carolina University. This event is free of charge. Students, faculty, staff, alumni, friends of the university, and the general public are encouraged to attend.

Noon-1:30 p.m. / Post-Installation Reception / Adjacent to Liston B. Ramsey Regional Activity Center

Students, faculty, staff, alumni, friends of the university, and the general public are invited to gather beneath a tent adjacent to  the Ramsey Center for a reception to honor WCU’s newly installed chancellor immediately following the ceremony. Displays profiling WCU’s academic units and undergraduate research will be located throughout the Ramsey Center concourse.

3-9 p.m. / Community on Campus: Discover WCU

Members of the community are invited to discover the variety of entertainment, cultural, health and learning opportunities available at WCU. Participants in self-guided tours will visit new campus facilities, learn about our Cherokee heritage, review the scholarly and creative achievements of WCU faculty, and see the newly revised “Bells in the Valley,” a photographic journey of WCU from 1889 through today showing every 30 minutes on the half hour.  Take advantage of a $4 (all you can eat!) dinner at the Courtyard Dining Hall and stay for a free concert by the WCU Wind Ensemble and Symphony Band at the Bardo Performing Arts Center.      

On-going

Faculty Scholarship Celebration / Hunter Library

The scholarly and creative achievements of Western Carolina faculty and staff members will be on display, including books and articles, music scores and audio, art, presentations and other examples of those who teach, research and work at WCU.

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March 20
Paint Your Town Purple– WCU Students and organizations will team up with Sylva & Dillsboro business owners to help decorate store fronts in Catamount Purple & Gold! Community Contact: sossamon@usa.net, Campus Contact: SGAIACC@wcu.edu
Tuesday Quilters– Shepard of the Hills Lutheran Church– Bring your machine and what ever quilt you are working on. 10:00– 2:00 pm– email: nancileedills@gmail.com FREE
Story Time @ the Library– 11-11:30 am– Story time Room– JC Public Library– 828-586-2016– www.fontanalib.org
Computer Basics for Beginners– 6:00pm– March 6– 29 Tuesday & Thursday nights- SCC Macon annex Room 102– Latresa Downs– 828-339-4426– email: ldowns@southwesterncc.edu- $70.00
Elementary Computer Basics– 6:00pm– March 6– 27 Tuesday nights- SCC Jackson Campus Founders Hall Rm. 126– Michael Rich– 828-339-4497– m_rich@southwesterncc.edu $40.00
SBTDC Seminar– 8:30am –10:30am– Accounting Requirements for Federal Contractors– Pack Memorial Library– 67 Haywood Street, Asheville– Call 828-251- 6025 ext. 25 or email cfields@sbtdc.org to register
Robin Whitley @ the Library– 7:00– 8:00pm—Community Room– www.fontanalib.org– 828-586-2016– FREE

March 21
Computer Class– 5:45- 7:15 pm– Computer Lab@ the Public Library– class size is limited to 15 so call to register– 828-586-2016

March 22
Business After Hours-5:00-6:00pm– Dogwood Crafters, Dillsboro. Open to all Chamber Members & Potential Members– Come Join the fun– 828-586-2155
FREE Balance Screening– 1:00-2:00 pm– Physical Therapy Department– MedWest Hospital, Sylva– Call 828-586-7235 for appointment– www.medwesthealth.org
Family Movie Night– 6:30-8:30pm– Story time Room of the JC Public Library– 828-586-2016-www.fontanalib.org FREE
Nick Flynn, Author– 7:30pm– WCU Coulter Recital Hall– FREE

March 22-25
Lamb of God Musical– 7:30– 9:30pm– Sunday 2:30pm– Great Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts– Franklin– 877-415-7315–www.greatmountainmusic.com

March 23
NC Real Estate update Class– 8:00-12:00pm– SCC Macon Annex Room 102– Latresa Downs– 828-339-426- $50.00
Story Time at the Library– 11-11:30 am– JC Public Library– Story time Room– 828-586-2016– www.fontanalib.org. FREE
Ryan Furstenberg @ City Lights Café– 7:00-10:00pm– 3 E. Jackson Street– 828-587-2233– www.citylightscafe.com
Future Cycle Press Book Launch- 7:00pm– City Lights Bookstore– 828-586-9499– www.citylightsnc.com

March 24
WCU Day of Service– Contact Jennifer Cooper at jacooper@wcu.edu for details.
Story Time for Young Children—11:00-1:00 City Lights Bookstore– 828-586-9499
Saturday Afternoon Story and Craft Time– 2:00– 3:00pm– Public Library– 828-586-2016-www.fontanalib.org
Family Movie– 1:00-2:00pm– Jackson County Library– Story time Room– 828-586-2016

March 25
Visit one of our many local churches. Contact our office for a complete listing of churches in our area. 828-586-2155– www.mountainlovers.com

March 26
The Whee Hours– 5:00– 10:00pm– Members of the campus community are invited to head to downtown Sylva and Dillsboro, where local merchants and restaurants
will offer special deals all day to WCU students, faculty and staff who show their CatCards. Contact sossamon@usa.net or SGAIACC@wcu.edu for information.
Adult Storytelling– 7:00pm– Community Room- JC Public Library– 828-586-2016– www.fontanalib.org

The town of Dillsboro will unveil a new mobile Web application created by Western Carolina University students at a “launch party” at The Jarrett House on Monday, March 26, at 5 p.m.

Created by computer information systems students in WCU’s College of Business, the app will connect smartphone users to Dillsboro’s businesses and attractions. In addition to seeing a brief description about each listing, those who download the app can easily click through to the merchants’ websites or call them directly. The app also features turn-by-turn directions to Dillsboro destinations and Google-generated maps.

“The app will encourage people to explore Dillsboro because they will be able to see all of the great things we have to offer from the convenience of their smartphones,” said Casey Queen, president of the Dillsboro Merchants Association and co-owner of The Queen’s Junque in Dillsboro.

Western Carolina University Chancellor David O. Belcher and wife Susan will officially launch the mobile Web app during the March 26 party, which is free and open to the public. The event is part of a week of activities celebrating the installation of Belcher as the 11^th chancellor of Western Carolina. Hearty “APP”etizers and “Purple Pride” Punch will be served. Reservations are appreciated and can be made through the town of Dillsboro’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/DillsboroNC.

Dan Clapper, associate professor of computer information systems, has worked with students developing mobile Web apps since fall 2010. Ten students contributed to the development of the Dillsboro mobile Web application.

 “We are excited to have this prototype for Dillsboro, and we look forward to continuing our work with the town in the future,” said Clapper.

To promote the app, students in a public relations campaigns class taught by Betty Farmer, professor of communication, have developed an initial awareness campaign that includes the launch party, a social media campaign, signage in high traffic locations such as visitor centers and hotels, a large banner off Highway 441 and a video featuring a new character, the Dillsboro Mobile Man.

Susan Brown-Strauss, professor of theatre and costume design/technology, and Tony Sirk, manager of WCU’s costume shop, created the costume for the Dillsboro Mobile Man. Gabe Nucci, assistant professor of broadcasting, is producing video of the character meeting with community members and enjoying the many activities and shops in Dillsboro.

Visitors to the mobile site can register for a “Discover Dillsboro” giveaway worth more than $500 to be awarded over the Fourth of July weekend. The prize package includes a night’s stay at the Dillsboro Inn, a guided raft trip for four from the Dillsboro River Company, and food and gift certificates from a variety of Dillsboro merchants. The giveaway registration may be found under the promotion category when visiting the mobile site.

The creation and promotion of the Dillsboro mobile Web app is part of the ongoing Dillsboro/WCU partnership, a university-wide effort designed to match WCU expertise and resources with Dillsboro’s challenges and needs. Initiated in 2009 at the request of Dillsboro leaders seeking assistance in difficult economic times, the project involves dozens of WCU faculty and staff and hundreds of students across numerous disciplines.

For more information, contact Farmer, who coordinates the Dillsboro/WCU partnership, at 828-227-3804 or bfarmer@wcu.edu.

Join Western Carolina University Chancellor David O. Belcher and his wife, Susan, as they are the first to visit the town of Dillsboro’s new mobile website.

Created by computer information systems students in WCU’s College of Business, the new application will allow smartphone users to learn more about Dillsboro businesses and attractions.

Hearty “APP”etizers and Purple Pride Punch will be served.
Please RSVP by Wednesday, March 21, to Mary Finley at mmfinley1@catamount.wcu.edu.

This event is part of a week of activities celebrating the installation of Dr. Belcher as the 11th chancellor of Western Carolina University. More information is available at installation.wcu.edu.

March 13
Tuesday Quilters– Shepard of the Hills Lutheran Church– Bring your machine and what ever quilt you are working on. 10:00– 2:00 pm– email: nancileedills@gmail.com FREE
Story Time @ the Library– 11-11:30 am– Storytime Room– JC Public Library– 828-586-2016– www.fontanalib.org
The Entrepreneurial Equation– SCC Macon Center, Room 108– 5:30-7:00pm- t_dennison@southwesterncc.edu– 828-306-7019
Computer Basics for Beginners– 6:00pm– March 6– 29 Tuesday & Thursday nights- SCC Macon annex Room 102– Latresa Downs– 828-339-4426– email: ldowns@southwesterncc.edu- $70.00
Elementary Computer Basics– 6:00pm– March 6– 27 Tuesday nights- SCC Jackson Campus Founders Hall Rm. 126– Michael Rich– 828-339-4497– m_rich@southwesterncc.edu $40.00

March 14
ZUMBA with Amai– 7:15-8:15pm– March 14– April 11– Fusions Spa– 96 West Sylva Shopping Area– 828-631-0232– www.fusionsspa.com. Limites Space so you
must pre-register- $55.
Basic Internet Class– 5:45- 7:15 pm– Computer Lab– class size is limited to 15 so call to register– 828-586-2016

March 15
Chamber Board of Directors Meeting– 8:15– 9:30– Conference Room of the Hooper House-773 West Main Street, 828-586-2155
Small Business Operations– SCC Jackson Campus– Founders Hall Room 117– 5:30-8:30pm– t_dennison@southwesterncc.edu– 828-306-7019– FREE
Family Movie Night– 6:30-8:30pm– Storytime Room of the JC Public Library– 828-586-2016-www.fontanalib.org FREE
Write On! - Public Library– Kids Ages 8-12 7:00-8:00pm– 828-586-2016-www.fontanalib.org– FREE

March 16
Story Time at the Library– 11-11:30 am– JC Public Library– Storytime Room– 828-586-2016– www.fontanalib.org. FREE
Hannah Levin @ City Lights Café– 7:00-10:00pm– 3 E. Jackson Street– 828-587-2233– www.citylightscafe.com

March 17
Story Time for Young Children—11:00-1:00 City Lights Bookstore– 828-586-9499
Saturday Afternoon Story and Craft Time– 2:00– 3:00pm– Public Library– 828-586-2016-www.fontanalib.org
WNC’s Largest Indoor Yard Sale– 8:00am-1:00pm– Ramsey Center– WCU Campus– 828-293-9223-Email: sblanier2113@gmail.com
Second Annual Black Rock Trail Race– 9:00am-3:00pm, $25. pre-register, $30. race day– www.communitytable.org– Meet @ Fisher Creek Parking Lot
Basic Blacksmithing– 17th & 18th– 9:00-1:00pm– Green Energy Park– www.jcgep.org- $95. per person
Knife Making– 17th & 18– 2:00-7:00pm– Green Energy Park– www.jcgep.org- $125. per person

March 18
Visit one of our many local churches. Contact our office for a complete listing of churches in our area. 828-586-2155– www.mountainlovers.com

March 19
Paint Your Town Purple– WCU Students and organizations will team up with Sylva & Dillsboro bisiness owners to help decorate store fronts in Catamount
Purple & Gold! Community Contact: sossamon@usa.net, Campus Contact: SGAIACC@wcu.edu
Rotary Readers Storytime– 11-11:30am– Storytime Room-JC Public Library– 828-586-2016– www.fontanalib.org
MS Office Training– 6:00pm– Macon Annex Room 104– March 12– April 23– Monday & Wednesday nights– Latresa Downs– 828-339-4426–
ldowns#southwesterncc.edu- $125.00
SBTDC Conference– Opportunities Conference- 8:00-5:00pm– Grove Park Inn– Asheville- $70 advance & $80 at the door– includes lunch. 828-227-3442
Kundalini Yoga– 5:30-7:30pm– Fusions Spa– 96 W. Sylva Shopping Plaza- $15.00 828-631-0232
SCC Class– NC Auto Safety Inspection Certification– 19th & 20th– 6:00pm– Jackson Campus– Bradford Hall Room 100– Latresa– 828-339-4426
Game Night @ City Lights Café & Bookstore– 6:00-8:00– Brainy Games @ the Bookstore– Cornhole & Washers @ the Café– 828-587-2233

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March 6
Tuesday Quilters– Shepard of the Hills Lutheran Church– Bring your machine and what ever quilt you are working on. 10:00– 2:00 pm– email:
nancileedills@gmail.com FREE
Story Time @ the Library– 11-11:30 am– Storytime Room– JC Public Library– 828-586-2016– www.fontanalib.org
SBTDC Workshop– Selling to the Government– 3:00-5:00pm– A-B Tech– Enka Campus– Haynes Building Room 340– FREE– call 828251-6025 ext.
25 or email: cfields@sbtdc.org to register.
Computer Basics for Beginners– 6:00pm– March 6– 29 Tuesday & Thursday nights- SCC Macon annex Room 102– Latresa Downs– 828-339-
4426– email: ldowns@southwesterncc.edu- $70.00
Elementary Computer Basics– 6:00pm– March 6– 27 Tuesday nights- SCC Jackson Campus Founders Hall Rm. 126– Michael Rich– 828-339-
4497– m_rich@southwesterncc.edu $40.00
Making Cherokee Trails– 7:00-8:00pm– Community Room– JC Public Library– 828-586-2016– www.fontanalib.org
The Vienna Boys Choir– 7:30pm—Bardo Arts Center– 828-227-2479– Adults- $20, Students- $5. F/S $15.00

March 7
Basic Internet Class– 5:45- 7:15 pm– Computer Lab– class size is limited to 15 so call to register– 828-586-2016

March 8
Family Movie Night– 6:30-8:30pm– Storytime Room of the JC Public Library– 828-586-2016-www.fontanalib.org FREE
ZUMBA with Amai– 7:15-8:15pm– March 8-Apr 12– Thursday nights- Fusions Spa– 96 West Sylva Shopping Area– 828-631-0232–
www.fusionsspa.com. Limites Space so you must pre-register- $55.

March 9
Independent Auto Dealer– 9:00am-4:00pm– SCC Jackson Campus– Bradford Hall Rm. 100– Latresa Downs– 828-339-4426-
ldowns@southwesterncc.edu- $65
Story Time at the Library– 11-11:30 am– JC Public Library– Storytime Room– 828-586-2016– www.fontanalib.org. FREE
FREE Back Pain Screening– 11-12:00pm– MedWest Physical Therapy Department– MUST call to schedule an appointment. 828-586-7235
CSA Writing from the Heart– 10-3:00pm- Powerful Beginnings/Endings– Bring your own lunch. Contact Amy for directions– 828-631-4587–
amyamons1@frontier.com- $35.00

March 10
Story Time for Young Children—11:00-1:00 City Lights Bookstore– 828-586-9499
Saturday Afternoon Story and Craft Time– 2:00– 3:00pm– Public Library– 828-586-2016-www.fontanalib.org

March 11
Visit one of our many local churches. Contact our office for a complete listing of churches in our area. 828-586-2155–
www.mountainlovers.com

March 12
Rotary Readers Storytime– 11-11:30am– Storytime Room-JC Public Library– 828-586-2016– www.fontanalib.org
Free Hip Screening– 4:00-5:00pm– MedWest Physical Therapy Department– MUST call to schedule an appointment. 828-586-7235 FREE
MS Office Training– 6:00pm– Macon Annex Room 104– March 12– April 23– Monday & Wednesday nights– Latresa Downs– 828-339-4426–
ldowns#southwesterncc.edu- $125.00
Book Ends Club @ the Library– 7:00-800pm- Discussing—”The Help” Everyone welcome to attend.

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Partnership Praise – The Best Businesses In Town!

We are very fortunate to have a wonderful group of businesses partnering with the Chamber in 2012. Our partners allow us to bring to our membership small business seminars at low to no cost, Concerts on the Creek, our annual Picnic, the Stonewall Challenge Golf Tournament, our Holiday Party, and fun new things we offer on our website. We really could not offer all the things we do without our partners. If you see these folks in the community, please tell them ‘Thanks’!

Platinum Partners:

Harrah’s Cherokee Casino & Hotel- www.harrahs.com. Brooks Robinson

Bear Lake Reserve – www.bearlakereserve.com. Joey Laughridge

 
Diamond Partner:

F. Patrick McGuire, DDS – www.startsmilingtoday.com. Patrick & Jeanne McGuire

Stanberry Insurance – www.stanberry-ins.com. Kevin & Scott Stanberry

Gold Partners-

America’s Home Place – www.americashomeplace.com/cashiers. Stacy Buchanan

Champion Credit Union – www.championcu.com. Mike Clayton

Zaxbys – www.zaxbys.com. Jim Rodgers

Good Numbers!

In January, relocation inquires to the Chamber doubled as compared to 2011. Occupancy tax revenues were up 23% in December over the previous year. Walk-in traffic to the visitor center and Chamber during the 2011 year increased by 3.5%. In January of the new year, walk-in traffic to the center was up 5% over the previous year. We are always trying new things to bring more traffic to our website and into Jackson County. Our mobile app launched in October of 2011 and our online visitor guide continues to be very popular and is downloaded thousands of times each year. We feel like the economy IS moving in the right direction and we are going to continue to market all of Jackson County and do everything we can to increase business. Stay tuned!

Harrah’s Cherokee becomes full-scale resort

Can you believe it has been 15 years since Harrah’s opened in Jackson County? An economic impact study completed in June of 2011 stated that Harrah’s is the largest private tourist attraction in North Carolina. About 3.6 million people visit the casino each year, with more than 2/3’s of the gaming revenues coming from out-of-state visitors. When a $633 million dollar expansion is completed later this year, Harrah’s Cherokee Casino & Hotel will have a new Brio restaurant, Ruth Chris Steakhouse and five-star Mandera Spa. Harrah’s Event Center is also the host site for the MedWest Gala each year, which raises money for specific equipment or projects at MedWest Harris Hospital in Sylva.

Get Ready for Dr. Belcher!

David O. Belcher will be formally installed as the new Chancellor of Western Carolina University on March 29^th. There are numerous activities and events all week surrounding the Installation Ceremony. There will be many people visiting Jackson County that have never been here before. Let’s all be ready to make a good impression and welcome Dr. and Mrs. Belcher formally into our hearts and into this community. Clean up your storefronts, offer discounts for WCU patrons, dress your business in purple and gold, participate in the activities that will be happening all week, and most importantly – embrace the guests we have visiting. We want them to return to Jackson County and the best way to ensure this is by helping their experience be positive. Let’s all put our best foot forward as WCU moves into the future with a new Chancellor. Thank you to Western Carolina University for employing people from Jackson County, for bringing thousands of people each year to our area through sporting events , concerts and educational outreach, and for increasing our population by about 10,000 people each fall with the arrival of students. We appreciate Western and the huge economic impact it has on our county. Thank you WCU!

Dillsboro Chocolate Factory lands Harrah’s

The Dillsboro Chocolate Factory and Harrah’s Cherokee have teamed up to offer Harrah’s guests delicious sweet treats made right here in Jackson County. Bob Williams of the Chocolate Factory stated, ‘We are appreciative of Harrah’s desire to keep it local. In this day and age, it is easy to outsource products like we make to cheap foreign companies”. The Dillsboro based business will be providing chocolates, truffles, shooters, fudge and peanut brittle. Hooray for Harrah’s for doing business with a local company and Hooray for the Dillsboro Chocolate Factory for this excellent customer expansion!

Blue Ridge Parkway Visitation is Up

The Blue Ridge Parkway saw an increase in popularity in 2011 with a 6% rise in visitation over 2010. The Parkway, which stretches 469 miles from Cherokee to Shenandoah National Park in Virginia, is still the most visited of all 397 parks in the national system. Did you know the highest point on the Blue Ridge Parkway is in Jackson County?! Yes indeed, the Richland Balsam Overlook – get out and explore your own backyard this spring!

Stonewall Challenge Is Back

The Chamber has been producing the Stonewall Challenge Golf Tournament for 21 years.  We’re really fortunate to have High Hampton as our partner again this year – thank you to Clifford Meads of High Hampton! A portion of the tournament proceeds fund the Chamber’s annual Community Grant Program. The Chamber has given back more than $87,000 to non-profit organizations over the past 14 years, including two different scholarships at SCC and WCU, totaling $40,000. Each year, two (2) deserving graduates of the Jackson County School System apply and receive a $1000 scholarship to either school. The Chamber believes in reinvesting in the community, and the people who live and work here. Thanks for giving us this opportunity by participating in our annual Stonewall Challenge Golf Tournament. We would love to have your team sign up and enjoy us for a terrific day on the immaculate greens of High Hampton on April 25^th. We will be happy to mail you a registration brochure or you can download it directly from our site,

Tips for Getting your Business Noticed

·         Post a Hot Deal Coupon on www.mountainlovers.com

·         Add your key words on www.mountainlovers.com

·         Add your Facebook page link on www.mountainlovers.com

·         Refresh your supply of printed brochures at the Chamber office

·         Become a Partner and get more exposure at all Chamber events

·         Attend a small business seminar and learn something new

·         Sponsor a hole at the Stonewall Challenge Golf Tournament and be seen!

·         Network at the next Chamber function – you’ve got to show up!

New Members!

We’re continuing to grow!

Since the end of December, we have had 16 businesses join:

Alexander’s Property Service, 506-9551

Balsam Mountain Preserve, 452-3456

Caney Fork General Store, 293-7032

Country Side Bowling Lanes, www.countrysidebowling.com

El Patron Mexican Restaurant, 586-8805

Home Away Solutions, 293-7032

Justice Clean Care, 293-3329

 Liar’s Bench Theater, 399-3653

Stephanie Manka, CPA, 586-0134

Patron Mike Clampitt, 736-6222

Patron Joe Sam Queen, www.joesamqueen.com

R&R Landscaping, 342-8877

Robbie’s Burger, 586-2723

Sylvan Hearth Pagan Temple, www.sylvahearth.com

Tent Masters, 506-8480

We appreciate each member of the Chamber. Thank you for having a business in Jackson County! We look forward to seeing you at the next small business seminar or Chamber Business After Hours event.

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Arts and crafts artists are being sought to participate in Mountain Heritage Day, Western Carolina University’s annual fall festival of traditional Appalachian folklife.

This year’s Mountain Heritage Day will be held Saturday, September 29, on the WCU campus in Cullowhee, N.C.  The festival typically attracts more than 20,000 visitors who come to enjoy over 100 fine arts and crafts booths, three stages of live music and dance, Cherokee stickball games and shape-note singing.

The arts and crafts applicants are judged for quality of workmanship, booth display and design.  The festival gives out cash awards to show artists for Best in Show, First Place and Second Place.  Last years winners were Preston and Sara Tolbert of Hemlock Pottery – Best in Show, Judy and Virgil Davis of JVC Creations – First Place, and Wesley Angel of Newfound Forge – Second Place.

Applications for arts and crafts vendors are available at the festival Web site, www.mountainheritageday.com , or by calling WCU’s Mountain Heritage Center at 828-227-7129.  The deadline for submitting arts and crafts applications is Friday, March 30. 

For more general information about Mountain Heritage Day, contact festival coordinator Trina Royar at the number listed above.

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The 15^th annual Greening Up the Mountains festival will be held Saturday, April 28, 2012, on Main and Mill Streets in historic downtown Sylva. A project of the Downtown Sylva Association, this is Jackson County’s largest annual event. The event is held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and draws approximately 10,000 to 12,000 visitors each year.

This annual spring festival, named for the way the “spring green” creeps up the mountainsides, began as a celebration of Earth Day and has now evolved into a celebration of our local economy, sustainability, and traditional heritage crafts.

Three full music stages will feature Jackson County bands, children’s performances, and heritage dance, along with the annual Youth Talent Show and more. Children’s activities include storytelling, face painting, an inflatable slide, the recycled materials Superhero Costume Contest, volunteer projects and more. This year’s event also hosts the annual Greening Up the Mountains 5K Run, sponsored by the Jackson County Recreation and Parks Department, and for the first time ever, a cornhole tournament which will raise funds for local charities.

Vendor applications are still being accepted. Each year’s event centers around the theme of supporting local businesses, providers and residents as the best way to create a sustainable economy, and invites demonstrations, booths and educational displays from environmental groups, “green” initiatives and those focused on learning and sustaining traditional mountain crafts and arts. Local businesses and nonprofit groups are encouraged to utilize the festival as a way to build support in the community. Last year, vendor spots were sold out quickly, so complete your application soon! Applications will be accepted through April 15, but space is limited, and early registration offers a reduced application fee.

This year’s sponsorship packages have been redesigned to encourage participation from small local businesses who want to maximize their advertising dollars and support the economic benefits realized by such an event. Sponsorships are being accepted through April 15.

Vendor applications, sponsorship forms, 5K registration forms, talent show registration forms are all available on the DSA website at www.downtownsylva.org. Printed forms may also be picked up at the Town of Sylva offices, the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce, and Signature Brew Coffee, all in downtown Sylva. For more information, please contact the event coordinator at greeningupthemountains@gmail.com or 828-586-1577.

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February 21
Tuesday Quilters– Shepard of the Hills Lutheran Church– Bring your machine and what ever quilt you are working on. 10:00– 2:00 pm– email: nancileedills@gmail.com FREE
Speed Spanish @ the Library– 7:00—8:30 pm in the Community Room– Instructor is Garrett Fisher– www.fontanalib.org

February 22
Jackson County TTA Board Meeting– 10:30– 12:00pm– Conference room of the Hooper House, 773 West Main Street– Contact Julie at Julie@nc-mountains.com if you wish to
address the board.
Spirit Night– Visit Bojangles and 15% of gross sales proceeds will be donated to the Smoky Mountain Baseball Club. 5:00pm– 8:00pm

February 23
Free Knee Screening @ MedWest Harris– 1:00-2:00pm MedWest Harris Physical Therapy Department. 828-586-7235
Jackson County Chamber Business After Hours– 5:00-6:00 @ the Caney Fork General Store. www.mountainlovers.com
SCC Book Cloth Class– 6:00– 9:00pm @ the Oconoluftee Institute for Cultural Arts Cherokee- $30. Student will need to bring– lightweight fabric, mulberry paper (available for
purchase at the workshop), glue. Phyllis Jarvinen– Instructor.
Liars Bench– “Coy” written by Gary Carden, performed by Tom Dewees. Advance tickets $10.00—WCU Mountain Heritage Center. 828-227-7129

February 24
Father/ Daughter Dance– 5th Annual Semi Formal Father Daughter Dance sponsored by the Downtown Sylva Association. 6:00-8:00pm– First United Methodist Church.
$25.00 per couple, $5 for each additional daughter. $30 at the door. Light refreshments will be served. Corsage's will be available for purchase for $4.00. 586-1577–
www.downtownsylva.org

February 25
SCC - Notary Public Education– SCC Founders Hall Room 133– 9:00-4:00pm, call Latresa– 828-339-4426– Course Cost $ 65.00 book– Notary Public Guidelines for NC edition
10- $27.49 @ the campus bookstore.
Story Time for Young Children—11:00-1:00 City Lights Bookstore– 828-586-9499
Saturday Afternoon Story and Craft Time– 2:00– 3:00pm– Public Library– 828-586-2016-www.fontanalib.org
8 Limbs of Yoga– 9:00am– 12:00pm Fusions Spa and Heeling Center– www.fusionsspa.com- $40.00
Sammy Cortino– Magic’s Royal Duke– Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts- $12-$15.00 7:00pm– www.greatmountainmusic.com– 877-415-7315
Sara Evans Concert– Harrah’s Cherokee Casino– 7:30pm- $30, $40 & $50, www.harrahscherokee.com– 828-497-7777

February 26
Visit one of our many local churches. Contact our office for a complete listing of churches in our area. 828-586-2155– www.mountainlovers.com

February 27
Conversational Spanish 2– SCC is offering Conversational Spanish @ Blue Ridge School, Mondays beginning 1/9-3/5/12. 5-7pm, $60.00- www.southwesternnc.edu
828-586-4091
Beginner Spanish Level 1-Jackson Campus of SCC, Mondays– beginning 1/16– 3/5/12 6:00-9:00pm- $85.00– book available @ campus bookstore $22. 00.
www.southwesternnc.edu– 828-586-4091
Elementary Computer Basics– Cashiers Center Room 1– Monday’s – beginning 2/13/2012– 3/5/2012- 10:00am-noon– cost is $35.00+ $5.00 TF– www.southwesternnc.edu–
828-586-4497– email m_rich@southwesternnc.edu
Introduction to Excel– SCC Macon Annex Room 103– Class Beginning 02/13– 03/7/2012 Monday & Wednesday– 6:00pm-9:00pm– ldowns@southwesternnc.edu–
828-339-4426- $70.00 for the class
Marketing and Networking– Entrepreneur Skills Network (ESN) - Jackson County Justice and Administration Building Room 245– 6:00- 7:30– Contact Cathy Gibson @
828-497-0160 or esn4meetings@gmail.com

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February 14
Fondant & Gum paste– 6:30-8:30 Tuesdays 1/17-2/14/12 6:30-8:30pm Cost is $35.00– SCC Jackson Campus– www.southwesternnc.edu– 828-586-4091 (Supply list provided
on first night of class)
Build Your Own Small Business Website– Hands on 3 hours class, hosted by SiteDart Hosting’s Site builder– Holiday Inn @ Dillsboro– 877-790-7263-
www.buildmywebsiteclass.com– email :shout.out@dnet.net
Tuesday Quilters– Shepard of the Hills Lutheran Church– Bring your machine and what ever quilt you are working on. 10:00– 2:00 pm– email: nancileedills@gmail.com
The Letterman– Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts– 877-415-73517:00– www.greatmountainmusic.com- $18 & $24

February 15
Modern Quilting Techniques– Cashiers Center Room 2:00– 4:00pm– m_rich@southwesternnc.edu- $25.00
Spirit Night– Visit Bojangles and 15% of gross sales proceeds will be donated to the Smoky Mountain Baseball Club. 5:00pm– 8:00pm
Mountain Winds Community Band Concert– John W. Bardo Fine and Performing Arts Center- &:30pm– Reception to follow in the Atrium Arts Center–
manring.rebecca@gmail.com

February 16
Chamber Board of Directors Meeting– Monthly Board of Directors Meeting in the Conference Room of the Hooper House– 8:15– 9:30am
Coffee with a Poet featuring Pat Reviere Seel– City Lights Bookstore– 10:30am-12:00– www.citylightsnc.com– 3 East Jackson Street, Sylva
Free Shoulder Screening- MedWest Harris– Physical Therapy Department– 828-586-7235
Free Hand Screening– MedWest Harris– Physical Therapy Department– 828-586-7235
Social Media for Your Business– Mountain BizWorks in Dillsboro Court, Sylva– 6:00-9:00pm—828-631-0292– Sheryl@mountainbizworks.org
Movie Night @ Jackson County Public Library– Call 828-586-2016– www.fontanalib.org
Liars Bench– Presents “Coy” @ the WCU Mountain Heritage Center– Advance tickets 10.00 available @ City Lights Book Store– 7:00-9:00pm–
www.theliarsbenchgazette.blogspot.com

February 17
Valerie Nieman to read from Blood Clay– City Lights Bookstore– 7:00-8:00pm– 828-586-9499—www.citylightsnc.com– Free and open to the public.

February 18
Story Time for Young Children—11:00-1:00 City Lights Bookstore– 828-586-9499
Saturday Afternoon Story and Craft Time– 2:00– 3:00pm– Public Library– 828-586-2016-www.fontanalib.org
All You Can Eat Pancakes– Dairy Queen in Franklin– 8:00-10:00am– $5.00- Proceeds to benefit Smoky Mountain Pregnancy Center

February 19
Visit one of our many local churches. Contact our office for a complete listing of churches in our area. 828-586-2155– www.mountainlovers.com

February 20
Conversational Spanish 2– SCC is offering Conversational Spanish @ Blue Ridge School, Mondays beginning 1/9-3/5/12. 5-7pm, $60.00- www.southwesternnc.edu
828-586-4091
Beginner Spanish Level 1-Jackson Campus of SCC, Mondays– beginning 1/16– 3/5/12 6:00-9:00pm- $85.00– book available @ campus bookstore $22. 00.
www.southwesternnc.edu– 828-586-4091
Demystifying the Guitar– SCC-Swain Center– 6:30-9:30pm– beginning 01/30-02/20/2012– Bring you own instrument. $46.00– 828-586-4091-www.southwesternnc.edu
Basic Cake Decorating Class– SCC’s Macon Annex– Class Beginning 1/23-2/20 6:30-8:30 $35.00 for the series. 828-586-4091
Elementary Computer Basics– Cashiers Center Room 1– Monday’s – beginning 2/13/2012– 3/5/2012- 10:00am-noon– cost is $35.00+ $5.00 TF– www.southwesternnc.edu–
828-586-4497– email m_rich@southwesternnc.edu
Sylva Monday Mingle– Hosted by Fusions Spa @ City Lights Café– 5:30-8:30pm- 828-631-0232/ 587-2233– FREE– www.fusionsspa.com
Introduction to Excel– SCC Macon Annex Room 103– Class Beginning 02/13– 03/7/2012 Monday & Wednesday– 6:00pm-9:00pm– ldowns@southwesternnc.edu–
828-339-4426- $70.00 for the class
Fine Woodworking Tools I– SCC Jackson Campus– Oaks Hall Room 104– Monday’s 6:00-8:00pm– Contact Jeff Marley– 828-497-3945– j_marley@southwesternnc.edu. Self–
Supporting- $40.00– call to register– small group.
Marketing and Networking– Entrepreneur Skills Network (ESN) - Jackson County Justice and Administration Building Room 245– 6:00- 7:30– Contact Cathy Gibson @
828-497-0160 or esn4meetings@gmail.com
Flagger Training– SCC Macon Campus– 9:00– 1:00pm– ldowns@southwesternnc.edu- $65.00

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January 30
Public Library Opening Late– Library will open at 1:00 today. ( Closed in the morning for staff training)
Conversational Spanish 2– SCC is offering Conversational Spanish @ Blue Ridge School, Mondays beginning 1/9-3/5/12. 5-7pm, $60.00-
www.southwesternnc.edu 828-586-4091
Beginner Spanish Level 1-Jackson Campus of SCC, Mondays– beginning 1/16– 3/5/12 6:00-9:00pm- $85.00– book available @ campus bookstore $22. 00.
www.southwesternnc.edu– 828-586-4091
Demystifying the Guitar– SCC-Swain Center– 6:30-9:30pm– beginning 01/30-02/20/2012– Bring you own instrument. $46.00– 828-586-4091-
www.southwesternnc.edu
Basic Cake Decorating Class– SCC’s Macon Annex– Class Beginning 1/23-2/20 6:30-8:30 $35.00 for the series. 828-586-4091

January 31
Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program– 1:00– 2:00pm Jackson County Department on Aging– 828-586-4944
TAI CHI I & II for Arthritis– 3:00– 4:00pm Jackson County Department on Aging– 828-586-4944
Elementary Computer Basics– SCC Macon Annex- Tuesdays– beginning 1/17-2/7/12 10:00am-noon– cost is $35.00+ $5.00 TF– www.southwesternnc.edu–
828-586-4091
Speed Spanish– 4:00– 5:30 pm Tuesdays & Thursdays– beginning 1/10-2/2/12—Macon High School- $50.00– www.southwesternnc.edu– 828-586-4091
Fondant & Gum paste– 6:30-8:30 Tuesdays 1/17-2/14/12 6:30-8:30pm Cost is $35.00– SCC Jackson Campus– www.southwesternnc.edu– 828-586-4091
(Supply list provided on first night of class)
FREE Fly Tying Class– 6:00-8:00pm– Hookers Fly Shop– Call to register and for information. 828-587-4665-www.hookersflyshop.com
Do-It-Yourself Website Class– 1:00-4:00pm—Holiday Inn Express– Hosted by DNet Internet Services. $25.00, contact Lee Cloer at lcloer@dnet.net or 828-
349-3638
Smoky Mountain High School Basketball– 4:00pm– SMHS Gym– vs. E. Henderson– Adult Tickets $6.00

February 2
Digital Camera Basics– 6:00-8:00pm– SCC Jackson Campus– 1/19-2/9/12 $55.00– www.southwesternnc.edu
Modern Quilting Techniques– SCC Jackson Campus– 6:00– 8:00pm- $25.00– 01/26-02/02– 828-586-4091- $25.00
Free Movie Night and Children’s Craft Class@ the Library– 6:30-8:00pm– 310 Keener Street, Sylva– 828-586-2016– Call for Movie Title

February 3
The Lady and the Old Timers Band– 11:00-12:30pm @ the Public Library—310 Keener Street, Sylva– 828-586-2016
Smoky Mountain High School Basketball—4:00 pm SMHS Gym– Adult Tickets $6.00-828-586-2177
Anne Clinard Barnhill presents her Novel– 7:00-8:30pm– City Lights Bookstore– 828-586-9499
Smoky Mountain High School Basketball– 4:00pm– SMHS Gym– vs. Brevard– Adult Tickets $6.00

February 4
JC Winter Farmers Market-9:00-12:00pm– Parking area of St. John’s Episcopal Church– 18 Jackson Street– Contact Jenny McPherson- 6828-631-3033
Story Time for Young Children—11:00-1:00 City Lights Bookstore– 828-586-9499
Saturday Afternoon Story and Craft Time– 2:00– 3:00pm– Public Library– 828-586-2016-www.fontanalib.org
Doris Davenport Presents– Poetry Readings– 2:00pm—City Lights Bookstore– 3 E. Jackson Street– 828-586-9499

February 5
Visit one of our many local churches. Contact our office for a complete listing of churches in our area. 828-586-2155– www.mountainlovers.com

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Below is a link to the 2012 Greening Up the Mountains Application Form. *Please note that this form is now two pages long and contains a vendor policy, which requires your signature that it has been received and read upon submitting your application.

If you have any questions, please respond to this email or call 828.586.1577 and leave a message for the event coordinator. Someone will return your call as soon as possible.

Thanks for your interest in the 2012 festival!

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