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 July 19, Steve Greenberg.
Open House at Appalachian Animal Rescue Center, 851 Lake Emory Road Saturday, July 19, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tours, fun and educational activities, dogs and cats to meet and adopt, and food/drinks for a small donation. More details at appalachiananimalrescuecenter.com and on Facebook.
“Where We Live: History, Nature, and Culture,” free series continues Monday, July 21, at 6:30 p.m., at Cowee School Arts & Heritage Center with featured speakers Bill Dyar, former principal; Stacy Guffey, founding director of the Heritage Center; and, Laura Brooks, current director. The presentation will cover the history of the stone school from the early days to its present as a thriving community and arts center. A barbeque dinner will be available at 5:30 p.m. for $20.
Pickin’ on the Square will feature Tribe Called Praise (contemporary Christian) on July 26. 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.
Church Street Block Party, Saturday, July 26, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Church Street in Franklin. Hamburgers, hot dogs, drinks, desserts, along with activities like bounce houses, water activities, games, and crafts. All free.
The 58th Annual Macon County Gemboree (pictured above) runs July 25-27, at the Macon County Community Building, south of Franklin off U.S. Highway 441. Hours are from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday; and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday. Daily admission is $3 for adults, and ages 15 & under admitted free. For more information, contact the Franklin Chamber of Commerce at (828)524-3161.
93rd Green Family Reunion will be held Sunday, July 27, at Louisa Chapel Methodist Church Fellowship Hall. Family and friends are invited. Bring a covered dish/dessert to share .Gather around noon and lunch around 12:45 p.m.
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: July 23: Salali Lane; July 30, Macon County Public Library parking lot.
A Macon County Master Gardener is available on the first Monday of each month at the Holly Springs Community Building, 2720 Cat Creek Road, from 9 to 11 a.m. to answer plant and garden questions. A variety of gardening-related handouts will also be available. This is a free, community service.
Karaoke is available in Franklin at Lazy Hiker, every other Friday, and The Rathskeller Coffee Bar and Pub the first, second, and fourth Wednesdays of each month.
Open Mic Night second Friday, 6 to 8 p.m., at 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.
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.
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.
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: [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.
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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FUNDRAISERS
Baked Potato Fundraiser at Iotla Methodist Church Friday, July 18, 4 p.m.; baked potatoes, toppings, drink, and dessert.
First United Methodist Church 36th Annual Bazaar, Franklin’s largest yard-sale, is at the Macon County Fairgrounds at 1436 Georgia Road, Friday, July 18, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Saturday, July 19, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. All monies raised are donated to nonprofit and mission-related organizations. For more information, visit firstumcfranklin.org or contact the office at (828)524-3010.
80s Flashback Weekend to support the Greenville Shriners Hospital begins with the Miss 1980 Something Pageant at Currahee Brewery, 100 Lakeside Dr., Franklin on Saturday, July 26, 7:30 p.m., and continues with a full weekend of 80s-themed fun, Aug. 1-2. Live music, a retro parade, 5K race, silent auction, raffle prizes, and more. Weekend highlights include a Bon Jovi tribute concert on Friday night, Aug. 1; an 80’s Flashback Parade Saturday, Aug. 2, 5:30 p.m.; and an epic 80z dance party with 80z Nation on Saturday, Aug. 2 in downtown Franklin.
Annual Good Stuff Sale presented by the Women’s Guild of St. Francis Church is Aug. 8 & 9, noon to 7 to 3 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 8, and 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 9, at the church, 299 Maple St. in Franklin. The event supports the Guild’s ministry activities.
Household and decorative objects, kitchen items, linens, books, personal accessories, toys, tools, exercise equipment, furniture, craft supplies, yard tools, and plants. Everyone is welcome.