The Nantahala Hiking Club will recognize outstanding volunteers during its annual awards banquet 5-8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2, at First Presbyterian Church in Franklin.ย 

The event will showcase outstanding stewardship for Appalachian Trail Maintenance and community outreach. Itโ€™s restricted to NHC members, with annual membership available for $20 at bit.ly/47nf6q0. RSVP by Saturday, Nov. 25, to president@nantahalahikingclub.org .