Grace Baptist Church is hosting Vacation Bible School, Saturday, June 21, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The theme is “Jesus is our anchor,” based on Hebrews 6:19. The church is located at 139 Setser Branch Road.
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 on June 21, is Paul and Kay Garfinkel and Al Scortino.
Mountain Voices Community Chorus will present its annual summer concert on Thursday, June 26, 7 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 66 Harrison Avenue, Franklin. The chorus is a 45-voice mixed community chorus with members from Western North Carolina and Northeast Georgia. The concert is free (donations accepted). To sing in future concerts or for more information, visit the Facebook page, or call Beverly Barnett at (828)524-3644.
Free Lunch/Food Pantry Saturday, June 28, at Franklin Covenant Church, 265 Belleview Park Road, 11a.m. to 1 p.m.
Pickin’ on the Square will feature 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.
Fiber Sunday at Cowee School Arts & Heritage Center June 29, 1 to 4 p.m. Bring any textile project in progress. For more information, contact Teresa Bouchonnet, [email protected]. The center is located at 51 Cowee School Dr., 6 miles north of Franklin on Hwy. 28.
Antique Walk and Craft Market at Cowee School Arts & Heritage Center Saturday, July 12, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The center is located at 51 Cowee School Dr., 6 miles north of Franklin on Hwy. 28.
Baked Potato Fundraiser at Iotla Methodist Church Friday, July 18, 4 p.m.; baked potatoes, toppings, drink, and desert are provided.
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.
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 25, Big Bear parking lot; July 2, Salali Lane.
Historic Rickman Store at 259 Cowee Creek Road is 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 1st Thursday of every month, from 12-1 p.m. at Macon County Recreation Center, 1288 Georgia Road, Franklin. For more information, contact Facilitator Bob Henson, (229)352-0620; email: robertchenson@ bellsouth.net.; 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.s
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.-noon, in the parking lot between 226 and 268 East Palmer Street.
Macon County Farmers Market is Saturdays, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., May through November, at Town Hall, 95 E Main Street, Franklin.