Cashiers Church of God serving lunch, dinners: The Cashiers Church of God Kids Club will be serving lunch and dinner at the church on the following Wednesdays:
Feb. 24, March 3, and 10. They will be serving from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m. each Wednesday. Call (828) 507-4624 for menu and pricing info.
Environmentalist artist at WCU: Steven Siegel, an artist recognized internationally for work that comments on the natural environment, will speak at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 24, in Room 130 of the Fine and Performing Arts Center on the campus of Western Carolina University. Call (828) 227-3593 or roland@wcu.edu.
Feb. 26
Soccer sign ups: Registration for the spring 3-on-3 soccer season will be held through Feb. 26 (Monday through Friday only) from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Cashiers Community Center. Participants must be five-years-old by Aug. 1, 2009 in order to play. Call (828)293-3053
Feb. 27
NARFE meeting: The Smoky Mountain Chapter of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association (NARFE) will meet at noon on Saturday, Feb. 27 at Shoney's of Lake Junaluska located at 65 Paragon Parkway near the former Walmart store. Call (828) 586-9292.
Singing planned at Yellow Mountain: Yellow Mountain Baptist Church will hold its fourth Saturday night singing on Saturday, Feb. 27 at 7 p.m. Featured singers will be "Heavenbound" from Whittier. Everyone is invited and there will be refreshments served afterwards.
WCU open house: Prospective college students who want to find out what campus life is all about will have an opportunity for a sneak peak as Western Carolina University holds Open House on Saturday, Feb. 27. Visit www.openhouse.wcu.edu, or call (828) 227-7317.
Feb. 28
Hike: The Nantahala Hiking Club will take a strenuous 7.5-mile hike to London Bald from Appletree campground with an elevation change of 2000 feet. Meet at the Nantahala Club House on Carl Slagle road in Franklin at 8:30 a.m. Drive 45 miles round trip. Call Chris Shaw, 371-0183, for reservations.
March 1
Public comments accepted by commissioners: The Jackson County Board of Commissioners will be available for public comment at 6 p.m. on March 1 in room A201 at the Justice and Administration Building in Sylva. The purpose of the hearing is to receive public input concerning amendments to the U.S. 441 Development Ordinance.
March 2
TU meeting: The Tuckaseigee Chapter of Trout Unlimited will meet on Tuesday, March 2 at 6:30 p.m. at the United Community Bank on Highway 107 in Sylva. Robert Blankenship, in charge of the Cherokee Tribal Fisheries, will speak on the trophy trout waters located on the reservation. For more information, visit www.orgsites.com/nc/tctu.
March 3
Cashiers Church of God serving lunch, dinners: The Cashiers Church of God Kids Club will be serving lunch and dinner at the church on the following Wednesdays: March 3, and 10. They will be serving from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m. each Wednesday. Call (828) 507-4624 for menu and pricing info.
Bibliophiles Meeting: The Cashiers Bibliophiles will meet on Wednesday March 10 at 5:30 PM in the library and discuss: A Good Man is Hard to Find and other stories by Flannery OConnor, moderator Kathie Blozan. The entire Cashiers community is invited to attend. Questions call Ethan Staats 743-2558
March 4
WCU jam series: Western Carolina University's "First Thursday" Old-Time and Bluegrass Jam Session Series will continue Thursday, March 4 at 7 p.m. in the auditorium of WCU's Mountain Heritage Center. For more information, call the museum at (828) 227-7129.
March 5
Summit fifth graders event library: Summit Charter School fifth graders welcome everyone to attend a "meet the press/tea party" at the Albert Carlton-Cashiers Community Library on March 5 from 2 to 3 p.m. The fifth graders have been working on their own books based on "The Great Kapok Tree" by Lynn Cherry. The community is encouraged to attend.
Book signing: George Ivey is earning quick praise for his first novel, "Up River: A Novel of Attempted Restoration." City Lights Bookstore in downtown Sylva will host Ivey for a reading and book signing at 7 p.m., on Friday, March 5, 2010. To learn more, go online to www.georgeivey.com/upriver or www.citylightsnc.com.
March 7
Hike: The Nantahala Hiking Club will take an easy 1.2-mile hike from Rock Gap to Wallace Gap in the Standing Indian area. Meet at Westgate Plaza in Franklin, opposite Burger King, 2 p.m. Drive 22 miles round trip. Call leader Kay Coriell, 369-6820, for reservations
ONGOING:
Flu vaccine available: Vaccine is available at the Jackson County Department of Public Health daily from 8 to 11:30 a.m. and 1 to 4:30 p.m. Call (828) 587-8201 for updates and availability.
Head Start: Head Start has announced it is now taking applications for three and four-year-old children in Haywood and Jackson Counties. To apply for Head Start or for more information, call (828) 452-1447 in Haywood County or (828) 586-2345 in Jackson County.
Habitat Resale Store: The Jackson County Habitat for Humanity Resale Store is located on Highway 107 in Glenville and is open Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from noon to 5 p.m. Call (828) 743-9634 for more information.
Thrift Shop: The Treasure Chest thrift shop, located on Highway107 off Slab Town Rd., in Cashiers is open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. All proceeds go back into the community. For more information, call (828) 743-0889.
Thrift Shop: The Glenville Thrift Store is open on Fridays and Saturdays from noon to 4:00.
Thrift Shop: The Cashiers Community Center Thrift Shop is open Monday from 10 a.m. to 3p.m., Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Proceeds help to keep the community center open. For information, call (828) 743-7050.
Library Book Store Open: Book bargains are available at the Friends of the Albert Carlton-Cashiers Community Library's used bookstore every day during regular library hours. Best Sellers and other interesting nearly new books can be found in the store located just beyond the library desk.
AA meetings: A closed meeting is held at 5:30 p.m. (time change), Mondays, a closed meeting for women is held at 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays, and open meetings are held at noon Wednesdays and Fridays. All meetings take place at the Episcopal Church of the Incarnation in Highlands.
AA meetings: Open meetings are held on Mondays at 5:30 p.m. (12:00 p.m. starting Jan.), on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 8:00 p.m., and on Saturdays at 9:00 a.m. at the Church of the Good Shepherd on Highway 107 S. in Cashiers.
MONDAY:
Art Lessons: Art Lessons are held Monday through Friday mornings and afternoons at the Blue Valley Gallery. For information, call (828) 743-2956.
Tai Chi: The Golden Age Senior Center offers Tai Chi exercises on Mondays and Thursdays at 4p.m. For information, call (828) 586-4944.
Art League: The Area Art League meets the first Monday of the month at 6 p.m. at the Swain County Center for the Arts. For information, call (828) 488-7843.
Civil War Round Table: Western North Carolina Civil War Round Table meets the second Monday of the month at 5 p.m. at Bogart's in Sylva for dinner with the guest speaker and then 7p.m. at the Justice Center in Sylva. For information, call Roz at (828) 293-9314.
Family Resource Center: The Jackson County Family Resource Center is available to help families and individuals find needed resources, and it always has a public access computer available. They are now accepting applications for all respite programs. Call Carrie Swanson at (828) 586-2845.
Satellite Clinic: The Jackson County Department of Public Health holds a satellite clinic on the third Thursday of the month from 9a.m. to 3 p.m. WIC services are offered, along with immunizations, blood pressure checks and a BCCCP Program Call (828) 586-8994.
Free Health Clinic: The Jackson County Department of Public Health holds its general clinic Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 8 to 11:30 a.m. and 1 to 4:30 p.m. in Sylva. The clinic offers blood pressure checks, vaccinations, TB testing and more. Call (828) 586-8994.
Cashiers Area Community Planning Council: The Planning Council meets the fourth Monday of the month at 5 p.m. at the Cashiers library unless otherwise announced.
AA meetings: Open meeting are held each Monday at 5:30 p.m. at the Church of the Good Shepherd. Starting in Jan. the meeting time will be moved to 12:00 p.m., but the date and place will remain the same.
TUESDAY:
Senior Fitness: On Tuesdays from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Cashiers Community Center Gym. It's free. This is a walking exercise class. Wear comfortable clothing and shoes. For questions call Jan at (828) 743-1947.
Al-Anon meetings: Al-Anon meetings offering hope and support for families or friends of alcoholics are held each Tuesday at 4:00 p.m. at Grace Community Church. For information call (828) 743-9814.
Bible Study: A weekly bible study is held at 7 p.m. on Tuesdays at the Glenville Wesleyan Church about a mile north of the Glenville Post Office on Highway 107 N. For information, call 743-0868 or (828) 743-2232.
Bereavement Group: The West Care Hospice Bereavement Support Group meets the third Tuesday of the month at 3:30 p.m. at the chapel conference room at Harris Regional Hospital in Sylva. For information, call (828) 586-7410.
AA meeting: An open meeting is held on Tuesdays at 8:00 p.m. at the Church of the Good Shepherd.
WEDNESDAY:
Cashiers Quilters: The Cashiers quilters meet every Wednesday at 12:30 p.m. at Cashiers United Methodist Church on Hwy.107 South. For information, call (828) 743-1625.
Cashiers/Highlands Knitting Guild: A nice lively group meets on Wednesdays from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at Buck's Cafe at the crossroads in Cashiers. Everyone is welcome to join this wonderful group.
Preschool story time: On Wednesdays at 11 a.m. at Cashiers Community Library, it's preschool story time. Join Miss Elizabeth for stories, crafts, and plenty of fun. For more information, call the library at (828) 743-0215.
Cashiers Bibliophiles: Cashiers Bibliophiles meets monthly, September through May, every second Wednesday at 5:30 PM and discusses a selection of quality literary fiction. For February the book is Serena by Ron Rash. Moderator Sandy Bayley. All members of the community are invited to attend. Questions call Ethan Staats 743-2558.
Senior Fitness: On Thursdays from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Cashiers Community Center Gym. It's free. This is a walking exersise class. Wear comfortable clothing and shoes. For questions call Jan at (828) 743-1947.
Panthertown Workdays: The Friends of Panthertown workdays are the last Thursday of every month. Volunteers are needed to maintain trails. Contact Nina Elliott at (828) 526-9938 (ext 258) or e-mail: friends.of.panthertown@gmail.com or visit the Web site at www.j-mca.org.
Planning Board: The Jackson County Planning Board meets the second Thursday of each month at 6 p.m. in Room A227 of the Justice Center in Sylva.
Blood Pressure Checks: The Jackson County Department of Health offers free blood pressure checks on the third Thursday of the month from 9 to 11a.m. at the Golden Age Senior Center in Sylva. Cholesterol and blood sugar checks are also available. For information, call (828) 586-4944.
Bible Study: A King James Bible study will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday nights at Louise L. Long's house across from the Glenville Post Office. All are welcome.
AA meeting: An open meeting is held on Thursday nights at 8:00 p.m. at the Church of the Good Shepherd.
From the Crossroads Chronicle
Life is like playing a violin in public and learning the instrument as one goes on. Samuel Butler (1838-1902)
