Live Saturday music offered by Friends of the Greenway (FROG) from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 573 E. Main Street, Franklin. May 24 is “Double-Header Fun Saturday,” with Sonia Brooks performing first, followed by C-Square (Lionel Caynon, keyboard/vocals; Mike Contino, percussion/vocals; Bobbie Contino, vocals).
Faith, Family, and Freedom Car Show Saturday, May 24, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Franklin Church of God, 701 W. Palmer Street, Franklin. Car show, BBQ dinner, vendors, and a silent auction. Proceeds go to women’s missions and a children’s home.
The Franklin Bird Club leads walks on Wednesday mornings along the Little Tennessee Greenway. Walks begin at 8 a.m. at alternating locations. The schedule and directions are listed at www.littletennessee.org/franklin-bird-club The public is welcome, all walks are weather dependent. Upcoming walks are: May 28 at Macon County library; June 4, meet at Big Bear; June 11,: meet at Salali Lane parking lot.
Pickin’ on the Square will feature Run Katie Run (rock, Americana, country) this Saturday, May 24, at 6 p.m. Sponsored by the Town of Franklin, Pickin’ happens every other Saturday through October and features local and regional musical talent as well as food and beverages for sale. Bring a chair. For information about upcoming featured musicians, visit www.franklinnc.com.
Free Lunch/Food Pantry, Saturday, May 31, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Franklin Covenant Church, 265 Belleview Park Rd., Franklin.
Bartram 250, celebrating botanist and explorer William Bartram, runs June 1-7, with activities, hikes, lectures, an art exhibit, a watercolor class, trivia, and more. Visit https://blueridgebartram.org/bartram250/ to learn more and to register for some activities. (See complete schedule on page 4.)
Yonder’s Summer Concert Series, Bring a lawn chair or blanket, a friend or a few, and enjoy the evening with us at Yonder under the oaks. All concerts are free with a suggested donation—we’ll pass the offering plate to support the artists and the cause. The store stays open for drinks, snacks, and provisions, and you’re welcome to bring a cooler. Kid-friendly, dog-friendly, and always worth showing up for.
Lazy Hiker Brewing Co.’s 10th anniversary is Saturday, June 14, with family friendly events all afternoon into the evening including a dunk tank, balloon animals, live music, karaoke, and axe throwing. Three food trucks will be on the premises.
Franklin Garden Club offers “The Importance of Bees,” Monday, June 2, during its 11 a.m. monthly meeting at Robert C. Carpenter Community Center, 1288 Georgia Road, Franklin. Visit Franklin NC Garden Club on Facebook to keep up with events and activities, and to learn how to get involved.
Non-perishable food donations needed for Burnsville-Spruce Pine area. Drop off location is at The American Legion Post 108, 614 West Main St., Franklin. Hours of Operation are noon-8 p.m. Mondays,Tuesdays, and Thursdays and the second and fourth Sundays. Monetary donations accepted and will be used for fresh meats and vegetables. Call for more information (828)524-4306.
Awake America Prayer Meeting is held on the first Thursday of every month. For more information, contact facilitator Bob Henson, (229)352-0620; email: [email protected]; or visit www.awakeamericaprayermeetings.org.
James Thompson’s Classic Country Sound bluegrass and gospel music the first and third Friday at 60 Firehouse Road behind the Otto Fire Department. Hosted by Otto Community Development Club.
Trivia nights are the fourth Monday of each month, from 6 to 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; every other Wednesday at 6:30 at Rathskeller Coffee Bar and Pub, in Franklin; and Mondays at 7 p.m. at Currahee Brewing Company.
Open Mic Night second Friday 6 to 8 p.m., Cowee School Arts & Heritage Center; email [email protected]. The center is located at 51 Cowee School Dr., 6 miles north of Franklin on Hwy. 28.
Aglow International Franklin Lighthouse hosts a gathering the third Saturday of each month at 10 a.m. The meeting is held at 164 Iotla Church Rd.
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 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. Parking is behind the church. Al-Anon is a fellowship of friends and family dealing with the impact of another’s drinking or substance abuse. Contact (334)224-4785.
Nar-Anon is a support group for friends and families whose lives have been affected by addiction. Meetings are held Tuesday nights at 7 p.m., Hickory Knoll Global Methodist Church, 86 E. Hickory Knoll Rd., in the fellowship hall building. Contact Karen (408)829-4452.
Head Start is accepting applications for the ’25/’26 school year. Offering engaging curriculum and the opportunity to grow in a safe, nurturing environment for children ages 0-5 years of age. Call (828)524-4471, x324; or visit www.maconnc.org.
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Franklin Lions Club meets the second and fourth Monday, 6 p.m., Louisa Chapel Methodist, 470 Louisa Chapel Road, Franklin.
Farmer’s Markets
Cowee School Arts & Heritage Center, every Wednesday at 3:30 p.m., through September.
Franklin Farmer’s Tailgate Market is every Saturday, year-round, from 8 a.m. to noon, in the parking lot between 226 and 268 East Palmer Street.
Macon County Farmers Market is Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., May through November, at Town Hall, 95 E Main Street, Franklin.