Live Saturday music offered by Friends of the Greenway (FROG) from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 573 E. Main Street, Franklin. On Feb. 15, Barry Roma; on Feb. 22, Steve Greenburg.
Music at Brews and Cues’ featured music Feb. 15 is Nati Love Joys; located at 32 Palmer Street, Franklin.
Aglow International Franklin Lighthearted meets the third Saturday of each month at 164 Iotla Church Rd., at 10 a.m.
Macon County Republican Women’s Club will meet Tuesday, Feb. 18, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Sakura Japanese Restaurant, 319 Carolina Mountain Dr., Franklin. Guest speaker Tim Hogsed, executive director of Macon County Care Network, will share information on the many ways this non-denominational ministry “serves as a central location to provide relief for those in crisis” and ways the community, can contribute to the cause.
Cabin Fever the “kickstarter” for the annual ’80s Flashback Weekend fundraiser will be held Saturday, Feb. 22, 7 to 10 p.m. at Currahee Brewing Co. Karaoke, ’70s costume contest, raffle prizes and more.100 Lakeside Drive, Franklin.
Intro to Beekeeping Class Feb. 22 and March 1, at NC Cooperative Extension-Macon County Center, 193 Thomas Heights Rd, Franklin. Apiary visit date is March 15th (March 22, if rained out). Registration is at 8 a.m.; class runs 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. with lunch break. Contact Katie Wall at [email protected] to register or with any questions.
Nantahala Hiking Club announces training for Trail Ambassadors Sunday, Feb. 23, 2 to 4 p.m. at Lazy Hiker to kick off thru hiker season. A Trail Ambassador’s primary role is to share the Leave No Trace principles with thru hikers, report issues, check shelters, offer aid, give directions, and pick up trash. No need to sign up. Direct questions to Kelly Motter at [email protected].
Fundraising Canning Class hosted by Macon County Republican Women’s Club will be held Wednesday, Feb. 26, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Otto Community Development Building, 65 Firehouse Road. Expert canner Susan Pons will guide class participants as they have hands-on experience canning a meat and a vegetable. Cost is $15.
Franklin Little League Girls Softball registration for age 4 to 14, is now open through March 10. Visit www.franklinlittleleaguesoftball.com to find a centralized registration system called Sports Connect where you can register your child and pay the fee online. Cost is $55.
Trivia nights are the fourth Monday of each month, from 6-8 p.m., at Otto Community Center, 65 Firehouse Road, Otto; Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. at Lazy Hiker on Main Street in Franklin; Wednesdays at 6:30 at Rathskeller Coffee Bar and Pub, in Franklin; and Mondays at 7 p.m. at Currahee Brewing Company.
“Spoon” Karaoke at Rathskeller Wednesday, Feb. 26, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. 58 Stewart St., Franklin.
Tax preparation and filing assistance is being offered at no charge at the Macon County Public Library on Mondays and Tuesdays through April 15, from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., by appointment only. Appointments can be made online at www.wnctaxaide.as.me; by calling the Library’s Reference Desk at (828)524-3600; or by visiting the library located at 149 Siler Farm Road, Franklin.
Franklin Lions Club meets second & fourth Mondays, 6 p.m., Louisa Chapel Methodist, 470 Louisa Chapel Road, Franklin.
A free weaving program for veterans at the Cowee School Arts & Heritage Center is offered twice monthly by Teresa Bouchonnet, for stress relief and enjoyment. For information about the program’s dates and times, contact Teresa Bouchonnet at (828)371-0171 or [email protected].
Franklin Alcoholics Anonymous “Open Meetings” are for anyone who thinks they may have a drinking problem or for anyone interested in the A.A. recovery program. In-person meetings are held Tuesdays 5:30 p.m. at No Wrong Door, 102 Thomas Heights Rd.; Sundays at 1 p.m., and Monday, Wednesday, and Fridays at 5:30 p.m., at the First United Methodist Church Outreach Center, 66 Harrison Ave.; and Saturdays, at 10 a.m., Tuesdays at 8 a.m., and Thursdays at 12 noon at St. Agnes Episcopal Church on 66 Church St. Online meeting information is available by visiting www.aawnc80. org.; or, to speak with a member of A.A., call (828)349-4357.
Franklin Al-anon “Live and Let Live” Family Group in-person meetings are Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. at St. Agnes Episcopal Church Parish Hall, 66 Church St., Franklin. Contact (334)224-4785.
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