Weekend Events and Activities:

Events:

More great live music coming your way July 23rd and 24th at Altered Frequencies in Franklin!! Don't miss it! Brock Butler of Perpetual Groove will be playing a 2-day run with other talented traveling and local musicians. 

MORE INFO: https://fb.me/e/2u3gPQrJb


The 4M Festival 9/03/2022 in Sylva, NC Mountain Makers Music Festival Celebration of Blue Ridge Mountains Culture, Arts & Nature 11-6 PM Hosted by Jackson Arts Market with 70+ crafters, Producers & Foragers.


Watermelon Bash We will have food trucks, live music, karaoke, dancing, vendors, dream whip, bounce houses, fresh produce, and much much more at this year's Watermelon Bash  presented by Darnell Farms in Bryson City and Hothead events on Saturday, July 30th from 10am-6pm!
There will be a little something for everybody to enjoy. So come on by, take a look-see, and chat for a bit. You never know, you might find something to your liking!
***DISCLAIMER: I am not an organizer for this event. Please contact Hot Head events or Darnell Farms for vendor applications and information, thank you!

Cowee School Farmers Market will be held from Wednesdays from 3 to 6 p.m., at 51 Cowee School Drive in Franklin. The market has produce, plant starts, eggs, baked goods, flowers, food trucks and music. For more information or for an application, visit www.coweeschool.org or call 828.369.4080.


Primitive Outback Kayaking and Gem Mining in Macon County
We are open now for Gem Mining, Kayaking, and visiting our baby fainting goats 5 days a week, Thursday - Monday 10:30am - 4:30pm, Tuesday and Wednesday all by reservation. 
Our Family Friendly Kayaking trips are by reservation only (same day reservations are possible if availability) and are weather dependent. Call today to book your kayaking adventure! 828-349-1717.
Your treasure and adventure await you!

Music at “The Frog” will be held on July 16, Melody Lowery and Friends; July 23, Sweet and Sourwood Honey, Dan Watkins, Shelly Arvidson and Friends; July 30, Shelly Arvidson. The musicians will be playing or singing from 11 am to 1 pm. Friends of the Greenway/ FROG Quarters are located at 573  E. Main St., Franklin.


JAM is WNC makers and music festival every Saturday 1 - 5 with free entry on Main street in historic downtown Sylva. Connect with local creators selling handmade goods, demonstrating their artistic process and teaching with workshops, all while enjoying live music.



Dillsboro After Five” will take place from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Wednesdays in downtown Dillsboro. Start with a visit to the Jackson County Farmers Market located in the Innovation Station parking lot.

Jackson Arts Market- Saturdays 1:00-5:00 PM  533 West Main St Sylva, NC
Free outdoor art experience with LIVE MUSIC, 20+ artists, and demos sharing their artistic process of creating handmade pieces. Saturdays in 2021, the Jackson Arts Market is coming to our gardens with beautiful, handcrafted items! Order a breakfast sandwich and a cocktail or beer at our service window, then Sip-N-Shop craftsman showcases, vendors booths with everything from craft jewelry to canned goods and bread, all the while enjoying the sounds of local musical artists! ALL OUTSIDE!! 


Smoky Mountain Farmers & Artisans Market- Farmer’s Market (with artisans) will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays through October at 117 Island Street in Bryson City. Stop by the old barn by the river for local, homegrown produce, as well as baked goods, jellies and preserves, authentic crafts, and more. Food truck, picnic tables, and a strolling musician

Bascom Center for the Visual Arts July Free Exhibitions on Friday, July 15, 3 p.m., Collector Talk with Kirk Moore will discuss sense of place, one person’s travels through the southern imaginary landscape.  Opening on July 16, at the Joel Gallery,  “Like No Other Place,” through Dec. 31. Opening July 30 at the Thompson Gallery,  “Members Challenge: Place” through Sept. 10. The gallery is located at 323 Franklin Rd., Highlands. For more information, call  (828)526-4949.

 Lazy Hiker Brewing (Sylva) will Host
 open mic from 8 to 10 p.m. every Thursday. Free and open to the public. 

 Innovation Brewing Will Host July 21 Kate Thomas, July 23 Tina Collins, July 28 Paul Edelman 
Our WNC Artist Spotlight/Open Mic is a great chance for local musicians to try out new songs, get some practice in front of an audience, or even book a future gig at one of our taprooms!
Musicians can swing by that night to take part, but if you want to secure a time slot go ahead and direct message us on here or email beer@innovationbrewing.com

Divas On Tap Anniversary Show Join our host, Alexis Black, on July 16th to celebrate 1 year of shows at Innovation Station in Dillsboro, NC! We've had so much fun over the past year and can't wait to kick off another year! These shows can fill up very quickly, so we suggest arriving early for seating! $10 cover and all ages are welcome! This is an outdoor show underneath our railroad facing patio. 

There will be a free wine tasting from 6 to 8 p.m. every Thursday and 2 to 5 p.m every Saturday at The Wine Bar & Cellar in Sylva. 828.631.3075.

Hiking:

Silver Striders Walking Group meets every Wednesday at 9 a.m. year-round for easy walks and light hiking at different venues. For more information, call Jack Blake at (828)421-5661 or email acb3937jb@gmail.com.

Nantahala Hiking Club will hike to Kimsey Creek in the Standing Indian Recreational Area on Friday, July 15. Starting at the Backcountry Parking go over and around the campground. They will cross two foot logs. For more information and reservations, call leader Katharine Brown (828)421-4178.
 

Nantahala Hiking Club will hike to  Devil’s Courthouse on the Blue Ridge Parkway, on Saturday, July 16. They will take the Mountains to Sea Trail at State Road 215. Hiking through spruce and fir forests. We will have spectacular views from the Courthouse. For more information and reservations, call Gail Lehman at  (828)524-5298.

Nantahala Hiking Club will hike to High Falls at Lake Glenville on Sunday, July 17. They will hike down the shady trail to the bottom of High Falls and swim in several pools. Hikers must be sure footed to scramble over rocks into the gorge. You may swim at the lake too. For more information and reservations, call Chris Federico (772)233-7277.

Check out Junk and Disorderly at the Franklin Flea Market on Highlands Rd in booths 67&68. They sell antiques and vintage items. They are open Friday and Saturday from 9 to 2

The Rickman Store, in the heart of the Cowee-West Mill Historic District, will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays. The Friends of the Rickman Store invite the community and visitors to gather again in this historic place. For more information visit Friends of the Rickman Store on Facebook or call 828.369.5595.


Swain County Caring Corner Free Clinic is open Thursday’s 4-9 p.m. at Restoration House (Bryson City United Methodist Church). Office hours are Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 9 a.m.-noon. Call 828.341.1998 to see if you qualify to receive free medical care from volunteer providers. 

Volunteer drivers are needed at Macon County Senior Services. Mileage will be reimbursed. For more information, call (828) 349-0211.

Macon County CareNet is in need of volunteers. Positions open are in the food pantry, soup kitchen, and file room. If interested stop by for an application at 130 Bidwell St., or call (828)369-2642.

Appalachian Animal Rescue Center is looking for volunteers to help at the thrift store. Call for information about the store (828)369-3046 or the shelter (828)524-4588 if you are interested in volunteering.

Smoky Mountain Pregnancy Care Centers in Cullowhee and Franklin have an educational parenting program to earn “Points” to use to obtain free items for your family. The centers carry formula, diapers, wipes, baby items, and clothing up to size 6, as well as strollers, car seats, high chairs, pack n’ plays, etc. Donations are always welcome. Services are free and confidential. For more information or an appointment, call (828)349-3200, (828)293-3600 or smpcc.org

Macon Medication Assistance Program located at the back of the First Baptist Church is open Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information call (828)524-5258.

Men’s Teen Challenge Needs Good Quality Lumber for its woodworking Shop. Pick up in the Franklin area. To donate, call (828)369-1177. 

First Alliance Church will be holding Sunday Service on July 17,  10:30 a.m., Sunday School for all ages will be held at 9:3 a.m. Dick Brown will be speaking on Ephesians 4:25-32. Kathy Hill & Sharon Drake will be performing special music. The church is located at 31 Promise Lane (off Womack, next door to Trimont Christian Academy).

Spiritual Light Center on Sunday, July 17, 11 a.m., Pope McElvy and Robert Akers will perform a musical service featuring original music. The theme of this special musical event is “Love Is The Only Answer”, Monday, 6 p.m. all levels yoga class, No cost to attend. Thursday a movie is shown at 3 p.m. and then out to eat afterward. The church is located at 80 Heritage Hollow Dr., behind the Gazebo Restaurant.  For more information or to stream services go to SpiritualLightCenter.com.

All Saints Episcopal Church, Franklin  Services are held Rite I, 8 a.m. without music and Rite II,  10:15 a.m. with music, every Sunday. First and third Sundays at St. Agnes Chapel, 66 Church St. and second and fourth Sundays at St. Cyprian’s Chapel, 216 Roller Mill Rd. Sunday 10:15 a.m. services can be viewed live on the website: www.allsaintsfranklin.org and past Sundays can be viewed on YouTube search “All Saints Franklin”.

Franklin First United Methodist Church Sunday In-person Worship is held at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. or on Facebook at Franklin First United Methodist Church, either live or later on recorded video. The church is located at 66 Harrison Avenue in downtown Franklin; senior pastor is Rev. David Beam. For more information, call (828)524-3010 or visit us at http://www.firstumcfranklin.org

Grace Baptist Church Services are held on Sunday, at 11 a.m.  Frank Rodriguez is the pastor. All are welcome to attend. The church is located at 130 Setser Branch Rd. 

First Alliance Church

Prentiss Church of God is holding a Sunday worship service in its sanctuary beginning at 10:30 a.m.  Services are also streamed online on the Prentiss Church of God Facebook page. The church is located at  59 Church Hill Lane, off Addington Bridge Road. Phone: (828)369-3885.

Memorial United Methodist Church  Worship Services in person and on Facebook at 11 a.m. every Sunday.   They have communion the first Sunday of each month. The church is located at 4668 Old Murphy Rd. (across from Loafers Glory).  The pastor is Evan W. Hill.  For more information,  call (828)369-5834.

Tellico Baptist Church is now having in-person Sunday School at 10 a.m. and worship service at 11 a.m. inside the church building with the Reverend L. E. Angel. Everyone is welcome.

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Grandview Manor Care Center

We are looking to hire two individuals to join our personal care team! Both positions will work directly with our residents to ensure all of their needs are met. 

We have an opening on our second shift (3PM-11PM) and an opening on our third shift (11PM-7AM). Both positions can be full or part-time and come with flexible scheduling, educational opportunities, and a great team to work with. Please apply on here, or send us a direct message with any questions. 

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Hampton Inn Franklin

 Front Desk Person Fri thru Sunday 8am-4pm $9.45 Personable & Reliable, Housekeepers full and part-time $9.25. Applications at front desk 244 Cunningham Rd., No phone calls.

Habitat for Humanity of Macon/Jackson County
Habitat needs volunteers to share some of their skills or gain some experience learning new ones. From carpentry to cleaning, marketing to moral support, computer skills, planning and organizing or just plain common sense, the greatest gift you could ever give is your time. Any amount is good. Some great times, lasting friendships and rewarding experiences await.  Call (828)369-3716 or (828)371-5442.