The American Chestnut Foundation (TACF), in partnership with The North Carolina Arboretum, will host American Chestnut Day from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.  on Saturday, Oct. 4, at the Arboretum. 

Each Thursday evening at 8 p.m. through Aug. 7, Lake Junaluska will feature a family-friendly storyteller and music at the fire pit just below Shackleford Hall. Bring a chair or blanket and sit on the hillside. Afterward, enjoy s’mores under the stars. This event is free. 

The pickleball courts renovations at Lake Junaluska are complete.

This project, which highlights the growing popularity of pickleball in the area, will also include upgrades to the adjacent public bathrooms. 

Due to forecasted inclement weather conditions, the WayneTown ThrowDown Skate Park Competition was postponed. The makeup day is set for Saturday, June 8, at the Waynesville Skate Park.  

Cherokee’s next planned bike park to give kids, new riders a place to play