Dogwood Health Trust will hold its first annual meeting, virtually, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28. The Annual Meeting is open to the public and will cover updates about Dogwood’s work over the past year. To learn more, visit www.dht.org. 

Lazy Hiker Brewing (Sylva) will host iliveinoblivion Oct. 24, The Dirty Dead Halloween Party Oct. 31 and The Pony Express Nov. 7. All shows begin at 7 p.m. Free and open to the public. www.lazyhikerbrewing.com.

The annual Swain County “Trick or Treat” event will be held this year as a drive-thru from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, at the East and West elementary schools. Volunteers are needed and should call 828.508.2795. 

Every Friday in October, 3-to-5-year-olds and their parents are invited to participate in the Knee High Naturalist outdoor education program from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Mountain Retreat and Learning Center in Highlands. The program is free, but attendance is limited to 10 people each session, so registration is required at 828.526.2623.

The Highlands Biological Foundation needs help to create a Ghostly Garden for families to walk through on the self-guided hike through the Highlands Botanical Garden that will celebrate Halloween this year. To participate, pick up a kit and drop off creations to the nature center by Wednesday, Oct. 28. Call 828.526.2623.

Bryson City Wine Market offers a new flight line-up of wines to enjoy from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. every Friday and Saturday. The Wine Market also offers market plates for two including a wide array of delectable finger foods. Come by any day for a glass of wine and a Taste of the Market Plate. https://bcwmarket.com

Memorial UMC Free Drive Thru Community BBQ Meal To Go will be held on Saturday Oct. 24, 5 to 6:30 p.m.  Just drive up to the church, and they will bring the food to you.   The church is located at 4668 Old Murphy Rd.  by Loafer’s Glory.

Western Carolina University will host Open House on Saturday, Oct. 24, with a new outdoor format to meet safety protocols related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Students are asked to select an arrival time when they register online. Arrival times start at 8:30 a.m. and repeat every hour until 12:30 p.m. Register at openhouse.wcu.edu or by calling the Office of Undergraduate Admissions at 828.227.7317.

Nantahala Hiking Club will take a moderate 5-mile hike, on Saturday, Oct. 24, with an elevation change of 600 ft., from Jones Gap on the NC Bartram Trail to a spur trail up White Rock Mtn. for a spectacular view of the Tessentee Valley, the Nantahala Mountains,  and Albert Mt. in the distance on the Appalachian Trail.  Meet at 145 Main St., #1 Nails in Highlands at 9 am, drive 17 miles round trip.  Visitors are welcome to attend. For more information and reservations, call Leader Robin Lurie, (954)632-7270.  

Nantahala Hiking Club will take a moderate 6-mile hike on Saturday, Oct. 24, with an elevation change 600 ft., to Camp Branch off Wayah Road, hiking along a logging road for 3 miles with views of Wayah Bald along the way. Meet at Westgate Plaza at 8:30 am, drive18 miles round trip.   Visitors and dogs on leash are welcome to attend. For more information or reservations, call Leader Katharine Brown, (828)421-4178.

SON RISE MISISTRIES 462 Depot Street, in Franklin Indoor Yard Sale, Friday, Oct. 23, Saturday, Oct. 24. Many New items.  portion of proceeds benefit missions and remote Churches in Rwanda.

Friday-Saturday. Oct 23-24. 48 Buster Cabe Road, Franklin, NC 843-670-2177

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.

Spiritual Light Center on  Sunday, October 25, 11 a.m., Bill Groves will be sharing on “Navigating Through this Time of Deep Feelings.” Every Tuesday, at 3 p.m. Movie Matinee, enjoy a good movie or documentary followed by a lively discussion.  The church is located at 80 Heritage Hollow Dr., behind the Gazebo Restaurant in Heritage Hollow.

Celebrate Recovery at Discover Church every Monday night at 6 p.m. Celebrate Recovery is a Christ-centered, 12-step recovery program for anyone struggling with hurt, pain or addiction of any kind. Celebrate Recovery is a safe place to find community and freedom from the issues that are controlling our life. Free childcare up to five years old for attending parents. Discover Church is located at 47 Macon Center Dr (behind Bojangles). For more information, email cr@discover.church for questions.