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• The Veterans Day Parade  & Ceremony will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 11, on Main Street in Franklin. The parade will leave from the Franklin Town Hall. The Veterans Ceremony will follow in the Gazebo on the Town Square. Lineup begins at 10 a.m. For more information, call the Franklin Town Hall at 828.524.2516 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

• “Polar Express” train ride will resume rides on select dates from the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad depot in downtown Bryson City. For a complete listing of departure dates and times, call 800.872.4681 or go to gsmr.com .

 •  The Veterans Day Parade & Ceremony will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 11, on Main Street in Franklin. The parade will leave from the Franklin Town Hall. The Veterans Ceremony will follow in the Gazebo on the Town Square. Lineup begins at 10 a.m. For more information, call the Franklin Town Hall at 828.524.2516 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

•  Contra dancing will be offered semi-regularly at the Macon County Public Library in Franklin. No experience is needed to contra dance. All dances are taught. Beginners’ lessons start at 6:30 p.m., with dancing from 7-9 p.m.  No need to bring a partner, but you’re welcome to do so. You may also bring a closed water container and snack. Wear comfortable clothes and shoes. Masks are encouraged, but not required. Please don’t wear perfumes or strong scents. Suggested donation of $10 per person, which helps pay for the musicians and callers for the evening. This project is hosted by the Arts Council of Macon County and supported by a generous gift from The James Edward Hudock Trust.

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