Business and Education

• Local teachers and non-formal educators can get twice the water resource materials this summer by attending a combined Project WET and Project Webfoot workshop 9 a.m.- 2 p.m., August 7-8. Education Center at 3215 Broad Street in Clyde Teachers will earn one CEU. Educator. Gail Heathman at 828.452.2741, extension 3. The deadline for registration is July 25.

Community Events

and Announcements

• AYSO Fall Registration for Haywood County, $65, Children 4 and older by July 31 are eligible to register,6-9 p.m., July 24, Waynesville Recreation Center. www.ayso572.org.

• friends bookstore benfit, all profits benefit jackson county library. July 25, The Friends of the Library Bookstore. 828.508.2884.

• “Christmas in July” charity auction, hot dog dinner starting at 5 p.m. July 26, $5 for adults, $3 for children under 12. Auction begins at 6:30 p.m. Dodie’s Auction House, Sylva. www.catman2.org.

• HAWA Spay/Neuter Humane Alliance Days. Held every other Wednesday. Animals are dropped off at the designated site in Waynesville from 8 to 8:30 a.m. and are taken to the Humane Alliance Low Cost Spay/Neuter Clinic to be returned the next day (Thursday) at 1 p.m. 828.452.1329.

• The Jackson County Family Resource Center serves respite in the seven western North Carolina counties (Haywood, Jackson, Swain, Macon, Clay, Graham and Cherokee). Respite services are provided to ages birth to 17 years old and over the age of 60. Qualified childcare workers provide services on Saturdays. Also, caregivers have the choice to hire their own provider or use a home health agency. Wanda Temple Messer, 828.586.2845.

• Smoky Mountain chapter of the national active and retired federal association will meet at noon, July 26, Ryan’s Family Steakhouse, Sylva. Program on Elder Abuse. 828.456.5251.

• Haywood Regional Medical Center Hospital Auxiliary will hold a Book Fair open to public 7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. , July 28, 7:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m., July 29 Second Floor classroom, HRMC.

• Benefit lunch for michaela and tye blanton wife and son of trooper shawn blanton, 11 a.m.- 2:30 p.m., July 28. Fatbuddies BBQ Restaurant Waynesville and Asheville. 10% of all net earnings that day will go to the family.

• Waynesville fire station No. 1 dedication ceremony Mayor Gavin Brown will speak at the event, Senator Elizabeth Dole is the Keynote Speaker of the day. Open House to follow with refreshments. 9 a.m., Saturday 26.

• William E. Dillard American Legion Post 104 will sponsor a golf tournament at Smoky Mountain Country Club on Sept. 6. Captain's choice format, $50 per player, lots of prizes. .828.293.5492 or email kisana@peoplepc.com.

Election Season

• The Haywood County Republican Women’s Club meets at 11:30 a.m. the second Monday of each month at various locations. Contact Gussie at 828.627.1180 or 828734.4201, Claire at 828.926.7809 or Pat at 828.926.4645 to attend.

• Jackson County Democratic Party executive committee members meet at 6:30 p.m. the third Tuesday of each month at Democratic Headquarters on Mill Street in Sylva. 828.631.1475 or jacksondems.com.

• Jackson County Democratic Women meet at 6 p.m. the third Thursday of every month at Democratic Headquarters on Mill Street in Sylva. 828.631.1475 or jacksondems.com.

• Jackson County Republican organization meetings are held at 6:30 p.m. the third Monday of each month at 482 W. Main St. in Sylva. 828.586.9895.

• The League of Women Voters meets at noon the second Thursday of each month at Tartan Hall in Franklin. Meeting includes lunch and a guest speaker. Open to all. $6 for food. maethlarry@aol.com.

Special Government

Meetings

• "Obama Youth Rally Jam." .There will be free food, soda, live local music, voter registration, information on all the Democratic candidates, and other fun events. 6:30-9:30 p.m. July 25, Riverfront Park, Bryson City 828.788.7518.

• Swain County welcomes Kay Hagan, Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate, for a 'Meet & Greet' with supporters 4-5 p.m., July 27 at the Riverfront Park, 101 Mitchell St. in Bryson City Please bring a lawn chair. Open to all. Lemonade and refreshments will be served.

• The North Shore Road Association is hosting an evening for appreciation and remembrance in honor of Senator Jesse Helms, who passed away July 4., 6 p.m. July 29, Swain County Administration Building Bryson City.

• Former Governor Jim Hunt will be hosting a luncheon at noon on Monday, August 4, at the Folkmoot Friendship Center in Waynesville for the re-election campaign of N.C. Sen. Joe Sam Queen, D-Waynesville. RSVP to 828.550.3867. Suggested donation is $100 or more.

Civic and Social

Group Meetings

Haywood

• Bi-Centennial Bingo Bonanza is held Thursday evenings beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the Community Pavilion in Maggie Valley. 828.926.8021.

• The Crabtree, Iron Duff, Hyder Mountain Community Development Club meets at 7 p.m. the second Thursday of each month at the Community Center on Tommy Boyd Road. All welcome. 828.627.9666.

• Haywood County Amateur Radio Club meets at 8 a.m. at Hardees on Russ Avenue each Saturday for breakfast and fellowship. Anyone interested is invited.

• Haywood County Newcomers Club meets at 11 a.m. every third Tuesday at the Waynesville Library in the upstairs conference room. 828.452.9768.

• The Kiwanis Club of Waynesville meets from noon to 1 p.m. each Tuesday in the upstairs dining room of the Waynesville Country Club.

• Military Order of the Purple Heart, WNC Chapter #844, meets at noon on the fourth Saturday of each month at the Sagebrush Steakhouse in Waynesville. 828.452.4075.

Jackson

• Bridges to Community meets at 5 p.m. the second Thursday of each month at Sylva Town Hall. 828.586.5210.

• Caney Fork Community Development Council meets at 6 p.m. the second Saturday every month. Potluck dinner followed by a program and/or a business meeting. All meetings are held at the Caney Fork Community building on Caney Fork Road.

• The Caney Fork COmmunity Social Card Club meets at 1:30 p.m. every Tuesday at the Community Center. Play Hand & Foot. If you don't know the game, they'll teach you. Call Ann Whitney at 828.293.9826 or Sheila Rodgers at 828.293.0678.

• Cashiers Valley Rotary Club meets at 8 a.m. each Wednesday at Cashiers United Methodist Church. The church is located approximately one mile south of the Crossroads on N.C. Hwy. 107.

• Catch the Spirit of Appalachia, a non-profit heritage organization, meets every month in its members’ homes. Contact Amy Ammons Garza at 828.631.4587.

• Community Early Learning Group meets weekly. For details call Emma Miller at the Region A Partnership for Children at 828.586.0661, ext 108.

• Downtown Sylva Association meetings are held at 1 p.m. the second Wednesday of each month at Town Hall. 828.586.1577.

• Downtown Sylva Association topical monthly meetings are held at 9 a.m. the second Friday of each month. 828.586.1577.

• Glenville Community Development Club meets at 7:30 p.m. the first Monday of each month at the CDC building.

• Jackson County Arts Council meets at 7 p.m. the first Monday of each month at 604 Main St. 828.293.3407.

• Jackson County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors meets at 11:45 a.m. the third Wednesday of most months in the Hooper House at 773 W. Main St. 828.586.2155.

• Jackson County Homebuilders Association holds its monthly membership meeting the first Monday of each month (except in September and December). 828.743.0278.

• Jackson County Travel and Tourism Authority meets at 10:30 a.m. the fourth Wednesday of most months at the Hooper House at 773 W. Main St. 828.586.2155.

• Tuckaseigee Water and Sewer Authority meets at 5:30 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month for a work session, and at 5:30 p.m. the third Tuesday of each month to take action. Meetings are held at the TWSA office on Main Street in Sylva.

• Watershed Association of the Tuckaseigee River usually meets the fourth Monday at a location in Sylva. Call 828.488.8418 for details.

• WNC Civil War Round Table meets at 6:30 p.m. the second Monday of each month at the Justice Center in Sylva on the second floor. 828.452.2298.

Macon

• Community Early Learning Group meets weekly. For details call Emma Miller at the Region A Partnership for Children at 828.586.0661, ext 108.

• Concerned Citizens of Macon County meet at 7 p.m. the first Tuesday of the month in the community facilities building on Georgia Road. Public invited.

• The Franklin Area Civitan Club meets the first and third Thursday of each month, at noon at the Boiler Room at The Fun Factory. For information, call Guy or Charlotte Grant at Bryant Funeral Home 828.524.2411.

• Franklin Duplicate Bridge Club meets at 1 p.m. each Wednesday at the community building. 828.369.9284.

• The Franklin Lions Club meets at 6 p.m. The second and fourth Monday of each month at the Macon County Community Facilities Building. Club president Dave Jones at 828.349.5357. All proceeds from the club’s work stays in Franklin.

• The Franklin Walking Club meets at 10 a.m. every Saturday (weather permitting) at the Tassee picnic shelter on the Greenway at the corner of Wells Grove Road and Ulco Drive. All fitness levels are welcome, call Linda at 828.421.7613.

• The Fraternal Order of Police will meet in the fellowship hall at Holly Springs Baptist Church (new building) at 7 p.m., on the fourth Tuesday of each month. A light meal will be served. John O’Connor 828.349.0698.

• Friends for Life spay/neuter program offers spay or neuter service for $20 per animal. Call 828.508.2460 for reservations.

• Gem City Forum Toastmaster Club of Franklin meets from 5:30 to 7 p.m. every Thursday at the Prudential Building. 828.586.1761 or gemcityforum.org.

• The Kiwanis Club of Franklin meets at 11:30 a.m. every Tuesday at Fat Buddies.

• Ladies Auxiliary VFW Post 7339, located on West Palmer Street in Franklin, holds its monthly meeting at 7 p.m. the second Monday of each month.

• The Nantahala Rangers Camp #1839 of Franklin, a camp of the Sons of Confederate Veterans, meet the second Monday of each month, at 7 p.m., at Prime Sirloin Steakhouse in Franklin. David Blaine at 828.369.7885.

• The Macon County Beekeepers Association meets at 7 p.m. the first Thursday of each month at the extension office located on Thomas Heights Road next to Jim Brown Chrysler on Highlands Road. New members are welcome.

• Macon County Concerned Bikers Association (CBA) meets the second Thursday of each month at Prime Sirloin Restaurant at 6:30 p.m., with dinner at 7 p.m. All motorcyclists are welcome. Cliff Cyphers at 828.369.8060.

• The Macon County Genealogical Society meets at 7 p.m. the third Friday night of each month at the Macon County Agricultural Extension Office located on Thomas Heights Drive in Franklin.

• Macon County Horse Association meets at 7:30 p.m. the third Tuesday of each month at the Macon County Fairgrounds Alumni Building.

• P.E.O. Franklin Chapter meets the third Wednesday of the month. Philanthropic Educational Organization is a sisterhood that helps with the education of women. Individuals need to be a member to attend the meetings, call Jane Huffman at 828.349.3826 or Nancy Ewing 706.746.5199.

• The Smoky Mountain Flying Club meets at 3 p.m. the first Saturday of each month at the Macon County Airport. Anyone interested in aviation is invited. For more information contact the Club President Tom Hagan at smokymountainflyingclub@juno.com or visit www.smokymtnflyingclub.com.

• Smoky Mountain Shrine Club holds its monthly meetings at 6 p.m. on the fourth Thursday of each month at its building at 833 Bethel Church Rd., contact Ed Waters at 828.524.5576.

• Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7339 meets at 7 p.m. the first Wednesday of each month at the post home on West Palmer Street in Franklin.

• Zonta Club of Franklin meets the second Tuesday of each month at the Party Zone. Zonta is an international non-profit women’s club working for local charities. 828.369.5888.

Swain

• Cherokee Toastmasters club meets from noon to 1 p.m. every Monday at Prime Sirloin Family Steakhouse across from Harrah’s. 828.497.5550 or 828.497.3521.

• Community Early Learning Group meets weekly. For details call Emma Miller at the Region A Partnership for Children at 828.586.0661, ext 108.

Support Groups

Haywood

• Al-Anon, a support group for families and friends of alcoholics, meets at 8 p.m. each Tuesday at Grace Episcopal Church, 394 N. Haywood St. Use Miller Street entrance. 828.926.8721.

• Al-Anon meetings are held at 7 p.m. on Tuesdays and Saturdays at Maggie Valley United Methodist Church at 4192 Soco Rd. 828.926.8036.

• Alzheimer's Association meets at 4:30 p.m. the fourth Tuesday of each month at the First United Methodist Church in Waynesville and at 2:30 p.m. the third Thursday of each month at Silver Bluff Care Center in Canton. 828.254.7363.

• CELEBRATE RECOVERY meets at 6 p.m. every Thursday at Long's Chapel UMC in Waynesville. A Christ-centered 12-step recovery ministry that is open to all adults with hurts, habits, and hangups. Childcare available. Contact 828.456.3993, Ext. 32 for more information.

• Circle of Parents support group for single parents meets 5:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays at the First United Methodist Church in Waynesville. Free, dinner and childcare provided. Call Carrie at 828.456.8995.

• Circle of Parents support group for Parents of preschoolers meets 10 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesdays at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in Canton. Free, dinner and childcare provided. Call Carrie at 828.456.8995.

• Circle of Parents support group for teen and young mothers meets 5:30-7:30 p.m. Thursdays at Canton Central United Methodist Church. Free, dinner and childcare provided. Call Carrie at 828.456.8995.

• First and third Wednesdays, Come and share with other parents of preschoolers in a fun, supportive gathering, childcare and midmorning snack provided FREE, 10-11:30 a.m. St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church 99 Academy St., Canton. Marguerite 828-.456.8995

• Circle of Parents support group for Latino parents meets 6 p.m. the first Friday of each month at the Latino Community Center in Maggie Valley. Free, dinner and childcare provided. Call Tania at 828.456.8995.

• Family Support Group 2nd & 4th Mondays, 6-7:30, snacks & separate childcare activities provided free, K.A.R.E. House, 1159 N. Main St., Waynesville; this is a safe and respectful place for families whose children have experienced sexual abuse situations. Facilitated by Judith Collins, MA, LPA, Haywood County Psychological Services. Call Emma at 828.456.8995.

• “Dating 101” Teen Support Group For girls and guys 13-18 who want to create healthy dating relationships; every other Monday @ 6 pm, 669 S. Haywood St., across from Way. Library; free; Sara Tiner, MS, facilitates. Contact Buffy at 828.456.8995 or Sara at 828.508.9446 or e-mail: stiner@jcpsmail.org.

• Recovery from Food Addiction, a 12-step recovery program for individuals suffering from food addiction, meets from 6 to 7 pm. the first Sunday fo each month at the Friendship House on Academy St. beside Waynesville's First United Methodist Church, call Liz at 828.400.7239.

• La Leche League meets at 11 a.m. the third Wednesday of each month at the Haywood Co. Library in Waynesville. The League offers mother-to-mother support, encouragement and information to breastfeeding mothers and mothers-to-be. Meetings are open to all nursing moms and their babies (older children too) and pregnant women from Haywood and Jackson counties, call Anne at 828.627.9597 or Michelle at 828.926.5292.

• A chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) meets at 7 p.m. the third Thursday of each month in the Asbury Sunday School Room at the First United Methodist Church in Waynesville. Call 828.627.3838, 828.456.6897 or 828.452.1068.

• WNC Grief Support Group is for families who have lost a child. 7 p.m. the third Thursday of each month in the Clyde Town Hall. For more information call Wanda at 828.565.0122 or email hotstraitcountry@aol.com.

Jackson

• Al-Anon Meetings are held at 3 p.m. every Tuesday at Grace Community Church. (The Tuesday al-anon group from the Church of the Good Shepherd has joined this group). The meetings bring hope for families and friends of alcoholics. 828.743.9814.

• An eating disorders support group meets from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Mondays at First Presbyterian Church in Sylva, contact Sheila Williams at sheilaw777@bellsouth.net or by phone at 828.452.3710.

• Cashiers Cancer Care Group for cancer patients, survivors, spouses and caregivers offers support, encouragement, hope and understanding. The group meets at 7 p.m. the first Thursday of the month at Grace Community Church. 828.743.3158.

• Narcotics Anonymous meets at 7:30 p.m. every Saturday in Grace Community Church, located at 242 Hwy. 107 North in Cashiers. 888.764.0365 www.ncmana.org.

• Weight Watchers meet at 8:30 a.m. every Monday at Grace Christian Church in Cashiers. 828.226.1096.

• WestCare Hospice Bereavement Support Group meets at 3:30 p.m. the third Tuesday of each month in the Chapel Conference Room at Harris Regional Hospital. 828.586.7410.

• Jackson County Alcoholics Anonymous, 7:30 p.m., Sylva 1st Pressb. Church Grindstaff Cove Rd.

Macon

• A support group for people suffering from anxiety, nervousness and/or panic disorders meets at 7 p.m. on Fridays in the basement of Highlands United Methodist Church. 828.526.3433.

• Al-Anon meetings are held at 1 p.m. each Tuesday at the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd in Cashiers. 828.743.9456.

• Al-Anon meetings are held at noon every Thursday at the First Presbyterian Church at Fifth and Main in the community room in Highlands. All are welcome.

• Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support Group meets at 1:30 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month at the Macon Co. Department on Aging. 828.369.5845.

• Angel Medical Center’s Diabetes Support Group meets at 6 p.m. the fourth Monday of each month in the Center’s dining room.

• Chronic Pain Support Group meets at 7 p.m. the fourth Monday of every month in the dining room of Angle Medical Center. 828.369.6717 or 828.369.2607.

• Circle of Life support group meets 10 a.m. to noon Fridays at Highlands-Cashiers Hospital. The group is for those who are dealing with any loss or grief. 828.526.1462.

• Highlands-Cashiers Cancer Support Group meets at 6:30 p.m. on the third Thursday of the month at First United Methodist Church of Highlands. Meetings are confidential.

• Healthy eating/weight control classes are held every Tuesday at noon at the N.C. Cooperative Extension Service Office, 193 Thomas Heights Rd. These free classes are taught by Jo Ann Cope. 828.349.2048.

• Miracles Happen group of Overeaters Anonymous meets at 5:30 p.m. each Thursday and 5 p.m. each Sunday in the downstairs chapel of First United Methodist Church. 828.349.1438.

• NAMI Appalachian South (National Alliance on Mental Illness), the local affiliate of NAMI NC, meets on the first and third Thursdays of each month at 7 p.m. at the Children's Home for Family Restoration, 827 Wiley Brown Road in Franklin. Contact Ann Nandrea 828.369.7385 or Mary Ann Widenhouse 828.526.1355.

• TOPS (Take off Pounds Sensibly) support group meets 5:30 p.m. every Monday at Bethel Methodist Church. Weigh in begins at 4:30 p.m. 828.369.2508 or 828.369.5116.

• Weight Watchers meet each Tuesday at the Peggy Crosby Center in Highlands. Weigh in is at 5:30 p.m. with the meeting beginning at 6 p.m.

• Weight Watchers meet at 5:30 p.m. Mondays and 9:30 a.m. on Tuesdays at the Macon County Community Building on U.S. 441 in Franklin. 828.349.2090.

Swain

• Al-Anon meetings are held at 7:30 p.m. every Monday at the Church of the Nazarene in the Old School Building on Big Cove Road. 828.497.2819.

• Grief Support Group meets from 7 to 8 p.m. each Monday night at the Cherokee United Methodist Church on Soco Road. 828.497.4182.

Health Matters

• Prostate Screenings in cooperation with dr. len verges, and dr. richard steele, $20, 8 a.m.-noon, July 26, Sixth Floor, Haywood Regionl Medical Center, Appointments Required, 828.452.8088.

• Attend an education session about blood glucose meters held by Lauri Stewart and receive a new meter for free. Pre-registration is required. The class will be held from 2 to 3:30 p.m. and 3:30 to 5 p.m., July 30. Haywood Regional Health & Fitness Center.

• “Look good feel better” program is for women dealing with side effects from cancer treatments. 10 a.m. -12:30 p.m., Sessions are offered bimonthly on the first Monday. RSVP required at 828.586.7801.

• A free dental clinic for low-income patients is held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays by appointment at the Blue Ridge Mountains Health Project Dental Clinic on the upper level of Laurel Terrace in Cashiers. 828.743.3393.

• Bones n’ Balance, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at Haywood Regional Health & Fitness Center. Group therapeutic activity designed for people with osteoporosis. Free for members, $35 per month for nonmembers.

• The Community Care Clinic of Highlands-Cashiers is open from 5 to 9 p.m. Thursdays and provides care to uninsured patients who meet financial need requirements and live or work in Highlands and Cashiers. Care is free. A $10 donation for services is suggested, not required. The clinic is in the Macon County Recreation & Health Building off Buck Creek Road. Call 828.526.1991.

• Fluid Motion, 11:30 a.m-12:15 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at Haywood Regional Health & Fitness Center. Water class designed to relieve discomfort and pain cased by back, hip or knee problems, arthritis, fibromyalgia and other conditions. Free for members, $35 per month for nonmembers.

• HealthTracks, the wellness and healthy lifestyle program at Highlands-Cashiers Hospital, offers a special class on Tuesdays and Thursdays to help reduce the risk of osteoporosis by building strength and helping to increase bone density. The medically structured class, which is taught by Stacey Greene, LPTA, is held from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at HealthTracks on the lower level of the Jane Woodruff Medical Building at the rear of the hospital campus. Cost is $8 per session. 828.526.1FIT (828.526.1348) www.hchospital.org.

• Heart Healthy Exercise Group meets from 8 to 9 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at the Highlands Civic Center. Cost is $15 per month. Interested persons may sign up at the civic center just before any session. 828.526.3556 or leader Nancy Freese at 828.743.0135.

• Outpatient Diabetes Classes are offered from 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m. bimonthly at Harris Regional Hospital in Sylva, and from 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m. monthly at Swain County Hospital in Bryson City. Topics covered include weight loss, blood pressure, cholesterol and triglycerides, and counting carbohydrates to control blood glucose. Most insurance programs cover the cost of the classes, and options are available for those who do not have insurance, call Amy Bean at 828.586.7734.

Recreation & Fitness

• advanced yoga classes are held from 7 to 8 p.m. on Mondays at the Recreation Center in Cullowhee. 828.293.3053.

• A.M. Step classes are held from 7:55 to 8:55 a.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays at the Recreation Center in Cullowhee. 828.293.3053.

• Bellies, booties and Biceps classes are held from 7:55 to 8:55 a.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Recreation Center in Cullowhee. 828.293.3053.

• Cardio Strength Training is held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at the Waynesville Recreation Center. $20 per month for non-members. 828.456.2030.

• Group Runs are held on Sunday mornings at Lake Summit. Organized by FOOT RX. 8, 9 and 10 minute pace groups. 90 minute run mostly dirt roads. 828.693.7669 ext. 11.

• Jazzercise every Monday, Tuesday and Thursday in the multipurpose room of the Waynesville Recreation Center. Cost is $35 for members and $42 for nonmembers. 828.456.2030.

• kickboxing classes are held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Mondays at the Recreation Center in Cullowhee. 828.293.3053.

• morning yoga classes are held from 6:30 to 7:30 a.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays at the Recreation Center in Cullowhee. 828.293.3053.

• Open Play Volleyball is offered at the Waynesville Recreation Park for youth ages 12-17 on Tuesday nights and adults ages 18 and over on Wednesday nights. 6 to 9 p.m. Free to members of the Center or $3.40 per youth and $5 per adult. 828.456.2030.

• pilates classes are held from 3:45 to 4:45 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays and 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. on Saturdays at the Recreation Center in Cullowhee. 828.293.3053.

• Pilates are taught from 9 to 10 a.m. and 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Waynesville Recreation Center. $20 per month for non-members. 456-2030 or email recprograms@townofwaynesville.org

• Saturday Spin classes are held at 8:30 a.m. each Saturday at the Haywood Regional Health and Fitness Center.

• Sculpting classes are held from 6:20 to 7:20 p.m. on Wednesdays at the Recreation Center in Cullowhee. 828.293.3053.

• Spinning classes are held from 4:15 to 5 p.m. Tuesdays, 5:40 to 6:25 p.m. Thursday, 6:30 to 7:15 a.m. Fridays, and 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. Saturdays at the Recreation Center in Cullowhee. 828.293.3053.

• Step with Stacey, step aerobics class, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays at the Waynesville Recreation Center. For people ages 13 and older. Free for members, $21/month for nonmembers. 828.456.2030 or e-mail wrcprograms@charter.net.

• Step interval classes are held from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Thursdays at the Recreation Center in Cullowhee. 828.293.3053.

• Step strength classes are held from 3:45 to 4:45 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays at the Recreation Center in Cullowhee. 828.293.3053.

• Swim Workout For Adults is offered from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays at the Waynesville Recreation Center. Average swimming ability is necessary to begin. All swimmers should be able to swim one lap without stopping. The cost is a facility membership to the Waynesville Recreation Center or daily entrance fee of six dollars per person. 828.456.2030.

• Ultimate Frisbee. Sunday afternoons 828.456.9207 Michael Huffstetler at mikehuffstetler@hotmail.com.

• Waynesville disc golf club. GLOW Singles play at 6 p.m. every Monday at the Waynesville Recreation Park. Random draw doubles at 10 a.m. on Saturdays. $5, $4 for club members. Meet at the picnic shelter beside the softball field below the Waynesville Recreation Center. www.waynesvillediscgolf.org.

• Yoga classes are held from 10:15 to 11:30 a.m. on Tuesdays at the Recreation Center in Cullowhee. 828.293.3053.

• Yoga classes 5:30 p.m. Wednesdays at the Crystal Dragonfly in Waynesville, Haywood Square, 828.456.2244.

• Zumba Latin dance/fitness classes are held from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at the Waynesville Recreation Center. $20 per month for non-members. 828.456.2030.

• 20/20 classes provide 20 minutes of cardio and 20 minutes of strength training at the Haywood Regional Health and Fitness Center at 8 a.m. every Tuesday and Thursday.

• Saturdays, @ 10:00am Disc Golf Doubles Tournaments $4 WDGC members . $5 non-WDGC membersYou do not need to bring a partner. www.waynesvillediscgolf.org.

The Spiritual Side

• Anyone interested in supporting the WestCare Chaplaincy Program is asked to call Ron Allen at 828.586.7145 or Michele Garashi at 828.586.7669.

• An interdenominational bible study group for women meets at 11:30 a.m. every Tuesday at First United Methodist Church in Waynesville. Childcare provided by reservation. 828.452.1124 or 828.508.8649.

• A prayer shawl ministry meets at 6 p.m. every other Friday at High Street Baptist church in Canton. Shawls are made as donations for those who need encouragement and to share the word of God. Members will teach those who want to learn. 828.648.5830.

• A Prayer Walking Group meets at 6 a.m. on Wednesdays in Canton. Group prayer during warm up then walk at your own pace. Meet at the big parking lot in front of the Sandwich Shop on Park Street. For rain location and more information, e-mail Cintia Listenbee at zekencintia@gmail.com.

• Contemporary Emergent Worship using sight, sound, touch, taste and feel is held from 9:15 to 10 a.m. every Sunday at Clyde Center United Methodist Church. 828.627.6587.

• Good News Club meets from 3 to 4 p.m. Mondays at Highlands School. Students in first through sixth grade are invited for a Bible lesson, music, crafts and snacks. Parent permission is required. 828.526.3257.

• Intiutive Heart Discovery Group is a unique small group training program for intuition development within a spiritual context. To sign up or for more information, call Pat at 828.926.0055 or email patclendenen@hotmail.com. Classes at Crystal Dragonfly in Waynesville.

• Kids Club, 5:30 p.m. Wednesdays at the First United Methodist Church in Sylva. For children in preschool through grade five. 828.586.2358, www.firstumcsylva.org.

• The Lakeview Church of the Nazarene holds Caravan at 6 p.m. on Saturdays. The kids club is dedicated to the physical, social, mental and spiritual growth of children. 828.926.9210.

• Ladies Bible Fellowship meets at 1 p.m. Monday in the fellowship hall of the Cashiers United Methodist Church on Hwy. 107 South. Interdenominational Bible study. 828.743.9337.

• Missionary Circle #1 at Liberty Baptist Church meets at 7:30 p.m. on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month at the church. 828.226.4526.

• "The Party" is held from 6 to 8 p.m. Sundays at Sylva's First Baptist Church in downtown Sylva for Youth grades 7-12. Dinner, live music, games, fun and fellowship, and lessons for today's young Christian. Call 828.586.2095 or email clint@fbcsylva.org for more information.

• Unitarian Universalist of Franklin is sponsoring Wednesday night study sessions called Wednesday Night Chautauquas on the third week of each month. An optional $5 soup supper starts at 5:30 p.m. The discussions begin at 6:30 p.m. Call 828.524.6777 for more information or directions.

• Youth group, 6-8 p.m. Sundays at the First United Methodist Church in Sylva. Dinner, music, recreation and devotion for children in grades six through 12. Call 828.586.2358, visit www.firstumcsylva.org or visit church offices for more information.

Senior Activities

• Senior balance classes focusing on stretching, free-hand exercises, weight training, discussions on nutrition, stress and medicines are held from 10 to 11 a.m. Mondays and Wednesdays at the Waynesville Rec. Center. 828.456.2030.

• senior fitness classes are held from 9:05 to 10:05 a.m. Monday through Friday at the Recreation Center in Cullowhee. 828.293.3053.

• Senior Games are held at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesdays at the Macon County Community Building on U.S. 441 in Frnaklin. 828.349.2090.

• Senior Line Dancing is held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesdays at the Macon County Community Building on U.S. 441 in Franklin. 828.349.2090.

• Stretch and Walk, 9:30 a.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Get the body moving by using general stretching, chair exercises, stretch bands and hand weights. The class includes 15 minutes of walking before or after class. Held at the Waynesville Rec. Center. 828.456.2030.

• Silver Sneakers, 11 a.m. to noon Tuesdays and Thursdays, Waynesville Rec. Center. 828.456.2030.

• American Cribbage Congress Club meets at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesdays at the Community Services Building on Hospital Road in Sylva. 828.508.5265.

• The Golden Age Senior Center in Sylva hosts several events each week. For more information call 828.586.4944.

• Granchildren/Grandparents Rights of N.C meet at 7 p.m. the first Thursday of each month at the Canton Library. Call Paula, 828.648.5205.

• For information on resources for older adults in Haywood County, call 2-1-1, or by cell phone 1.888.892.1162; access the web sites www.nc211.org or www.haywoodconnections.org. Visitors to the Haywood Connections site will find a comprehensive service directory, a calendar, news items and social, recreational, health and wellness activities. If you still cannot find the information you seek, call Odile at Haywood Community Connections, 828.452.2370.

Just For Kids

Arts

• Studio 598. Kid's sewing/needlecraft class Saturdays 10 -noon, 598 W. Main Street Sylva, NC 28779 828.587.7899.

• Summertime Children’s Playgroup, sponsored by K.A.R.E Parents As Teachers coordinators, FREE play time, with bubbles. Children 3-5 years beginning at 1:30 p.m., Parents with children under 3 starts at 3:30 p.m. , July 29, Allens Creek Park, 1735 Allens Creek Rd. Wayesville, refreshments and bubble making supplies provided. Open to public, 828.456.8995.

Nature

• Nature art activity at Cliffside Lake, FREE, 1 pm., one hour July 26, and 27 located 3 miles south of Highlands on U.S. 64 in the Nantahala National Forest, mary.bennet@mcsk-12.org.

• Mountain Explorers, July 22-25. $50. Highlands Nature Center, ages 10-14. Travel "off the beaten path" on hiking trips to a variety of mountain habitats in the Nantahala National Forest. Observe nature and keep field journals of interesting discoveries, learn to read maps and use a compass, and develop teamwork. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 828.526.2623.

• Wee Naturalist Classes - Held from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Mondays and Tuesdays at the N.C. Arboretum in Asheville. Preschoolers learn about trees, birds, bears, bugs, raindrops and much more. Each class might include a physical activity, critter visits, puppets, songs, art time, stories, and short nature walks. Children ages 2-5 only. $5 per child, per class. 828.665.2492.

• Animal Feeding, Mondays, 11 a.m.-noon. Come and observe what each of the Nature Center’s animals eat and learn how they feed. Highlands Nature Center. 828.526.2623.

• Family Nature Activity, Tuesdays, 3 to 4 p.m., ages 4 and up. Activities vary, but may include critter searches, discovery walks, or nature games. $1 per person. Highlands Nature Center. 828.526.2623.

• Nature Show & Tell/Storytime, Wednesdays, 2:30 to 3 p.m. Come for a nature lesson based around a children’s storybook using items from the Nature Center. Highlands Nature Center. 828.526.2623.

• Featured Creature, Saturdays 11:30 to noon. Come and learn more about one of the Nature Center’s live animals up close. Highlands Nature Center. 828.526.2623.

• Woodsy Owl's Curiosity Club, summer nature series for children ages 4 to 7, 10 to 11:30 a.m. on Thursdays and Saturdays through Aug. 9. $4 per child for each program. Accompanying adults are admitted to the Cradle of Forestry for $2.50. Includes all the site has to offer that day. U.S. 276 in the Pisgah National Forest, four miles south of the Blue Ridge Parkway. 828.877.3130 www.cradleofforestry.org.

Literary

• Pre-School Story Time (ages 3-5) is held at 11 a.m. on Fridays at the Haywood County Library in Waynesville and 1:30 p.m. Mondays at the Canton Branch Library. 828.452.5169.

• Story Time for Ages birth-age 5 is held at 11 a.m. on Wednesdays at the Albert Carlton Cashiers Community Library. 828.743.0215.

• Pre-School Story Time (ages 3-5) is held from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Tuesdays at the Jackson County Library in Sylva. 828.586.2016.

• The American Girls Club meets at City Lights Bookstore in Sylva. The club is based on a book series about historical women. Club members read and do activities. Free. 828.586.9499.

• Pre-School Story Time (ages 3-5) is held from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Mondays at the Macon County Public Library in Franklin. 828.526.3600.

• Tiny Tales are held at 11 a.m. on Tuesdays at the Canton Branch Library and 11 a.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays at the Haywood County Library in Waynesville. 828.452.5169.

• toddler Story Time (ages 18 mos-3) is held from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Tuesdays at the Macon County Public Library in Franklin. 828.526.3600.

• Pre-School Story Time (ages 3-5) is held from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Thursdays at the Hudson Library in Highlands. 828.526.3031.

• Pre-School Story Time (ages 3-5) is held from 10 to 11 a.m. on Wednesdays at the Marianna Black Library in Bryson City. 828.488.3030.

• Dial-A-Story is available to all ages through the Marianna Black Library in Bryson City. Hear Miss Christine tell stories (a new one each week) just by calling 828.488.9412.

• performance by old-time musician and storyteller John Fowler. The East Fork Gals open his last concert in this year's Songcatchers Music Series, July 27 at 2 p.m. Cradle of Forestry, in the Pisgah National Forest near Brevard 828.877.3130.

• Mystery Bug Movies! All movies at PG-13. If you are bringing a group of 10 or more please call ahead. 1:30 p.m. August 7 & 14 ,Waynesville branch, Haywood County Library. Carole Dennis 828.356.2511.

• Blue ridge storyfest, featuring donald davis, and mitch capel Adults $10, Chidren 6-12 $6, Under 5 FREE, 11 a.m. -9:30 p.m., September 27, Lake Junaluska Conference and Retreat Center., 828.274.1123, or 828.658.4151, www.lakejunalusk.com/story.aspx.

Other

• “Pay by the Week for Waynesville Parks and Recreation Summer Camp” ages 5-7 and ages 8-11, field trips to Fun Depot, Ghost Town, and many more. Theme Days include Halloween in July, and Waynesville Idol. $85 for members and $95 per week for non-members. Registration is limited to 60. 828.456.2030.

• Fitkidz classes are held for those ages 8 to 14 at 3:45 p.m. every Friday at the Haywood Regional Fitness Center. Yoga, spinning, water aerobics and step aerobics will be offered.

• Girls Volleyball Clinic, ages 10-13, 2-5 p.m. July 26 & 27, Waynesville Rec. Center $20 per day/members, $25 per day/non-members 828.456.2030.

• smokey the bear’s birthday, music, games and smokey the bear. Adults $6, Kids under 15 $3. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Aug. 9, The Cradle of Forestry, U.S. 276 four miles south of the Blue Ridge Parkway. 828.877.3130.

Federal Government

Congress

• Rep. Heath Shuler, D

11th District

Cannon House Office Building 512, Washington, D.C. 20515

Office Phone: 202.225.6401

District Office: 356 Biltmore Ave. Suite 400, Asheville, N.C. 28801

District Phone: 828.252.1651

www.shuler.house.gov

• Sen. Elizabeth Dole, R

United States Senate Building, Washington, D.C. 20510

Office Phone: 202.224.6342

Raleigh office: 310 New Bern Ave., suite 122, Raleigh, N.C. 27601.

District Phone: 919.856.4630

Hickory office: PO Box 2944, Hickory, N.C. 29603

District Phone: 828.322.5170

• Sen. Richard Burr, R

Dirksen Senate Office Building, SDB 40-C, Washington, D.C. 2051

Office Phone: 202.224.3154; 800.685.8916

State Government

N.C. House

• Phil Haire, D-Sylva

District 119: Haywood, Jackson, Macon, Swain.

Office Address: 419B Legislative Office Building, Raleigh, N.C. 27601-1096.

Office Phone: 919.715.3005.

District Address: PO Box 727, Sylva, N.C., 28779-0248.

District Phone: 828.586.1771.

Email: Philliph@ncleg.net

• Ray Rapp, D-Mars Hill

District 118: Haywood, Macon, Yancey.

Office Address: 2213 Legislative Building, Raleigh, N.C. 27601-1096.

Office Phone: 919.733.5732.

District Address: 133 Quail Ridge Rd., Mars Hill, N.C. 28754.

District Phone: 828.689.2214.

Email: Raymondr@ncleg.net

• Roger West, R-Marble

District 120: Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Macon.

Office Address: 1004 Legislative Office Building, Raleigh, N.C. 27601-1096.

Office Phone: 919.733.5859.

District Address: PO Box 160, Marble, N.C., 287905.

District Phone: 828.837.5246.

Email: Rogerw@ncleg.net

N.C. Senate

• Sen. John Snow, D-murphy

District 50: Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Haywood, Jackson, Macon, Swain, Transylvania.

Office Address: 517 Legislative Office Building, Raleigh, N.C. 27603-5925.

Office Phone: 919.733.5875.

District Address: 105 Van Horn St., Murphy, N.C. 28906.

District Phone: 828.837.5052.

Email: johnsn@ncleg.net

• Sen. Joe Sam Queen, D-Waynesville

District 47: Haywood, Madison, Yancey, Mitchell, Avery, McDowell

Office Address: 1121 Legislative Building, 16. W. Jones St., Raleigh, N.C. 27601-2808

Office Phone: 919.733.3460

District Address: 71 Pigeon Street, Waynesville, NC 28786

District Phone: 828.452.1688

Email: Joeq@ncleg.net

Governor

• Mike Easley, D-Raleigh

Office Address: 20301 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, N.C. 27699-0301

Office phone: 800.662.7952

Email: governor.state.nc.us/email

Local Government

Haywood

• Canton Aldermen — Second and fourth Tuesdays of each month. Town Hall. 5:30 p.m. 828.648.2363.

• Clyde Aldermen — Second Wednesday of each month. Town Hall. 4 p.m. 828.627.2566.

• County Commissioners — First Monday of the month at 5 p.m. and on the third Monday of each month at 9 a.m. County courthouse. 828.452.6625.

• Maggie Valley Aldermen — Third Tuesday of each month. 5:30 p.m. Town Hall. 828.926.0866.

• Waynesville Aldermen — Second and fourth Tuesday of each month. 7 p.m. Town Hall. 828.456.3515.

• Waynesville ABC Commission — Second Tuesday of each month. 10 a.m. ABC Board Office at 373 Walnut Street. 828.452.2491.

• Waynesville Board of Adjustment — First Tuesday of each month. 5:30 p.m. Town Hall. 828.452.2491.

• Waynesville Community Appearance Commission — First Wednesday of each month. 9 a.m. Town Hall. 828.452.0401.

• Waynesville Firemen’s Relief Fund Board — Meetings held as needed. 828.452.2491.

• Waynesville Historic Preservation Commission — First Wednesday of each month. 2 p.m. Town Hall. 828.452.2491.

• Waynesville Planning Board — Third Monday of each month. 5:30 p.m. Town Hall. 828.452.2491.

• Waynesville Public Art Commission — Second Thursday of each month. 5:30 p.m. Town Hall. 828.452.2491.

• Waynesville Recreation and Parks Advisory Commission — Second Tuesday of each month. 6:30 p.m. Recreation Center on Vance Street. 828.452.2491.

• Waynesville Housing Authority — First Wednesday of each month. 5:30 p.m. at 65 Church Street. 828.452.2491.

Jackson

• Cashiers Area Community Planning Council — 5 p.m. the fourth Monday of each month. Albert Carlton Library.

• Cashiers Design Review Board — Noon the first Wednesday of each month. Albert Carlton Library.

• County Commissioners — First and third Monday of each month. 6 p.m. Justice Center. 828.631.2295.

• Jackson County Greenway Commission — Second Tuesday of every month. 5:30 p.m. Room 203 of the Justice Center in Sylva. 828.631.2295.

• Jackson County Planning Board — Second Thursday of the month. 6 p.m. Room A-227 of the Justice Center in Sylva. 828.631.2295.

• Sylva Aldermen — First Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. and third Thursday at 10 a.m. Town Hall. 828.586.2719.

Macon

• County Commissioners — First Monday of each month at 6 p.m. in commissioners’ boardroom. County courthouse. 828.349.2025

• Franklin Aldermen — First Monday of each month. 7 p.m. Town Hall. 828.524.2516.

• Franklin Board of Adjustment — Second Tuesday of each month. 3 p.m. Town Hall. 828.524.2516.

• Franklin Planning Board — Third Tuesday of each month. 12 p.m. Town Hall. 828.524.2516.

• Highlands Aldermen — First and third Wednesday. 7 p.m. Town Hall. 828.526.2118.

• Highlands Planning Board and Appearance Commission — Fourth Monday of each month. 5:30 p.m. Town Hall. 828.526.2118.

• Highlands Zoning Board — Second Wednesday of each month. 5:30 p.m. Town Hall. 828.526.2118.

Swain

• Board of Elections — Third Wednesday of each month. 10 a.m. Administration Building. 828.488.6177.

• Board of Health — First Tuesday of each month. 6:30 p.m. 545 Center Street. 828.488.3198.

• Bryson City Aldermen — First Monday of each month. 6 p.m. Town Hall. 828.488.3335.

• Cherokee Tribal Council — First Thursday of each month. 8:30 a.m. 828.497.2771.

• County Commissioners — Work session on second and fourth Tuesdays of each month. 7 p.m. Regular session on fourth Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. Administration Building. 828.488.9273.

• Economic Development Commission — Fourth Tuesday of each month. 7:30 p.m. Administration Building. 828.488.9273.