Live Saturday Music offered by Friends of the Greenway (FROG) from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 573 E. Main Street, Franklin. Upcoming, June 7: Bill Petersen.
Mike Barres will sign copies of his book “Addiction Recovery and the Heart of God, Where Miracles Happen Often,” Saturday, June 7, from 1-3 p.m. at the Adult and Teen Challenge Thrift Store, 4812 US Hwy 441S, on the Sylva road. A portion of the proceeds from the books sales will go to Men’s Challenge of the Smokies Addiction Recovery program for men in Franklin.
Flag Day in the United States is celebrated annually on June 14th, commemorating the day the Continental Congress adopted the resolution to establish the official flag of the United States.
Bartram 250th anniversary celebration is currently underway through this upcoming weekend. For more information, visit https://blueridgebartram.org/bartram250/. Activities occurring that do not require a reservation include:
- June 6
- 4–8 p.m. Bartram Base Camp Happy Hour: Grizzly Mammoth & Wooly Booger, Live Music at Lazy Hiker
- June 7
- 12–1 p.m. Bartram 250 Catered Luncheon, $10 (or bring own lunch), Cowee School
- 1 p.m. Art & Nature Symposium – Artist Panel – Nature & Art in the 21st Century, Cowee School
- 2:30 p.m. Art & Nature Symposium – Literary Panel – Nature Writing in the 21st Century, Cowee School
- 3:30 p.m. “Paradise” documentary by Garrett Martin, Cowee School
- 5:30–8 p.m. Bartram Base Camp Happy Hour, Lazy Hiker
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.
Pickin’ on the Square will feature Jason Passmore (country, country rock) on June 14; and Tugalo Holler (bluegrass) on June 28. 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.
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.
“Where We Live: History, Nature, and Culture,” series continues at Cowee School Arts & Heritage Center, on Monday, June 16, at 6:30 p.m., with a free program on Western North Carolina in the Civil War.
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: June 11, Salali Lane; June 18, Macon County Library; June 25, Big Bear.
Historic Rickman Store at 259 Cowee Creek Road is now open, Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., through December. Music jams, local crafts, and unique antique items, and refreshments are offered.
Macon County Art Association’s Veterans Portrait Project is in its 12th year with spots for nine veterans. Macon veterans or their family members may apply at the Uptown Gallery through July 4th to have the veteran’s portrait painted by a gallery artist. There’s no cost to apply or for the portrait; the only requirement is that the veteran or a family member be present to receive the portrait on Nov. 8, the Saturday before Veterans Day. To help support the costs of this program, email Project Chair Karen Smith, [email protected]; call the gallery at (828)349-4607 or visit www.franklinuptowngallery.com.
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 third Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. 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., 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.
Franklin Lions Club meets the second and fourth Monday, 6 p.m., Louisa Chapel Methodist, 470 Louisa Chapel Road, Franklin.
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