Great Smoky Mountains Railroad secures Short Line Railroad Grant

Weekend Events and Activities:

Events:

Frankin FFA Rodeo with Bar W Rodeo Company Macon County Fairgrounds Franklin Nc May 13-14th 2022 Gates Open at 6pm Rodeo Starts at 8 Pm Tickets are $15 Each
See An FFA Member Or Call 
828-421-4994 Devon Deal 
828-342-2780 Jenny Collins 

May 27th Concerts On The Creek Starts Come on out for the annual show! Bring a blanket or chairs and be ready for a fun time. This is the kick-off concert for the series. We look forward to seeing you there!

Lazy Hiker Macon County  Presents Night Of The Slashsquatch A Benefit Event For The Public Skatepark 6-8 Live Music From Local Artist!  EMO Karaoke from 8-11 $5 Raffles For Prizes 

Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts (Franklin) will host Marty Stuart & His Fabulous Superlatives (Americana/rock) 7:30 p.m. May 13. Tickets start at $17. smokymountainarts.com.

Starting this weekend, 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.

Taste of Scotland Society will meet on May 18, and May 25,   4:30 p.m. at Frog Quarters  Anyone who is interested in helping with the taste of Scotland festival to be held on June 17-19, 2022, is invited to attend. 

The Brasstown Ringers community handbell ensemble will hold a concert at 4 p.m. Saturday, May 14, at the First Presbyterian Church in Franklin. Contact Linda Sterrett at lkmsterrett@gmail.com or Brett McDonald at lancer442000@yahoo.com.

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. 

Primitive Outback Kayaking and Gem Mining
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!


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.

Free Sports Physicals will be held on Wednesday May 18, 2 p.m., at Franklin High School, 100 Panther Dr. All rising 6th-12th grade students that will participate in NCHSAA sanctioned sports, must undergo a state-mandated sports physical prior to trying out for any sport. Parents/Guardians should plan to attend the sports physical, in order to answer questions the medical team may have during the exam. For more information, contact Lynette.Gibson@HCAHealthcare.com and Justin.Byland@HCAHealthcare.com

WNC Farm to Table is proud to announce that we have partnered with Ilda for an unforgettable evening of exquisite dining. Tickets for this debut event are $100 and that includes a 4-course meal, including lamb from Moody Bluff Farm, and wine pairings. Seating is limited. Purchase tickets here: https://square.link/u/73lCJdG4

Dillsboro River Company  UCM Can Food Drive May 22nd 10 am 
Bring 10 cans of food for United Christian Ministries... Receive a FREE rafting trip from Dillsboro River Company!!!
**10 cans of food per person please**
Dillsboro River Company
18 Macktown Road Sylva
828.507.2428
Cans collected benefit United Christian Ministries (UCM), a crisis response ministry providing food and assistance with rent and heating for people with proven needs as well as furniture distribution. UCM is located at 191 Skyland Drive in Sylva, NC 28779.
*Same rules apply to this event as our daily operations:
- All participants must be at least 4 years of age.
- You must wear foot protection (no flip flops or barefoot)
- NO ALCOHOL or FISHING POLES
- Everyone must wear a PFD (personal flotation device) which we provide for your river excursion.
No rain-checks. No reservations. This is the day you bring the cans and the day you float the river, rain or shine. First come, first serve. 
* Like 2020 & 2021, we encourage shuttles prior to your rafting experience for less exposure. This will be explained upon arrival.
**Make the check-in process seamless!!! Print & complete our liability waiver in advance and bring with you when you turn in your 10 items per person. (One waiver per person). Our waiver is about 2/3 down on the homepage of our website: www.northcarolinarafting.com

Strawberry Jam Festival- May 21st & 22nd see you all at the annual strawberry jam! May 21st & 22nd. this year there will be a parking charge of $10 per car. payment will be at the gate upon entering in your vehicle. Entrance to the festival is free Admission, donations accepted to help cover bands. local bands, clogging, plow demonstrations, food trucks, local craft vendors, craft Demonstrations, HAYRIDES, U-PICK STRAWBERRIES AND SO MUCH MORE.

Smoky Mountian Sk8way & Fun Zone Host Adults Only Skate every Thursday Night 7 - 10 pm with DJ Ken Brandenburg Cost is $8 and Includes Skates 

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

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

 Lazy Hiker Brewing (Sylva) will host Somebody's Child 5/13, Colby Deitz on 5/20, Brother 5/27 and will host an open mic from 8 to 10 p.m. every Thursday. Free and open to the public. www.balsamfallsbrewing.com. 

PaperMill Lounge Will Host Decade Night Dance Party with DJ X 5/13 

Innovation Brewing Will Host Paul Edelman (singer-songwriter) May 12 and Live Music Ft 81 Drifters Band 5/14, Divas On Tap Night Of Neon Saturday May 21 


Bryan will be hosting an open mic night from 7-9pm. 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

Hiking:

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.

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. 

Spiritual Light Center  on Sunday, May 8, 11 a.m.,   Armand & Angelina will share  on “There’s No Such Thing As Rejection!”,  a Flute Class,  at 12:45 and  Concert at 6 p.m., on Monday, May 9, all levels yoga class, at 6 p.m.,  Wednesday 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; the 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 is holding Sunday Service May 8, at 10:30 a.m. Sunday School for all ages is held at 9:30 a.m. Pastor Evan Jensen will be speaking on Progress of Redemption. Kathy Hill and Sharon Drake will perform special music. The church is located at 31 Promise Lane (off Womack, next door to Trimont Christian Academy).

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.

Visit our Facebook Page "Macon Citizen HabliBes, Inc" for Benefits and Requirements.

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. 

OLD EDWARDS INN & SPA Highlands, NC,

Marketing Administrative Assistant (PT), Graphic Design & Layout Professional, Marketer, Catering Manager, Assistant F&B Manager, Banquet Captain, Banquet Supervisor, Restaurant Reservationist, Host, Server, Breakfast Server, Server Assistant, Bartender, AM Sous Chef, Breakfast Cook, Cook, Assistant Pastry Chef, Pastry Sous-Chef, Pastry & Bread Cook, Dishwasher, Reservations Specialist, Front Desk Supervisor, Front Desk Agent, Bellman, Room Attendant, Houseman, 2nd Shift Laundry, Retail Associate, Fitness Manager, Spa Concierge, Massage Therapist, Spin Instructor. Special Retention Bonus, $1000 Full-time / $500 Part-time, For these Licensed Positions: Cosmetologist, Hair Stylist, Makeup Artist, Nail Tech. Benefits and PTO for Full-time Apply online: www.oldedwardsinn.com/careers
Human Resources  |  828-787-2697  |  pturnbull@oldedwardsinn.com

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.