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: Aug. 30, George James and Sheila Krause.
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.
Free lunch and food pantry, Saturday, Aug. 30, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at Franklin Covenant Church, 265 Belleview Park Rd.
Fifth Sunday Community Night of Worship is happening Aug. 31, 6 p.m., Franklin Covenant Church, 265 Belleview Park Road. Everyone is welcome.
The Macon County Beekeepers Association will hold its monthly meeting on Thursday, Sept. 4, 7-8:30 p.m. Robert Smith will speak about “putting the bees to bed for the winter.” The association meets at the Macon County Extension Office, 193 Thomas Heights Road, Franklin. For more information, visit www.maconncbeekeepers.com.
Help Homeless Veterans Week is Sept. 7–13. Donations placed in jars at local businesses will be given to veteran-related organizations.
Nantahala Hiking Club’s Summer Picnic is Sept. 11, 5 p.m., at St. John’s Cartoogechaye Church, 542 St. John’s Church Road, Franklin. RSVP by Sept. 5: www.nantahalahikingclub.org/.
The 5th Annual Come Together Recovery Rally is on Iotla Street at the Gazebo in Franklin, Friday, Sept. 26, 3:30-8:30 p.m.
A Welcome Table Free Meal is available on the fourth Saturday of every month at 5 p.m. at Snow Hill United Methodist Church, 330 Snow Hill Road, Franklin. Everyone welcome.
The Macon County Fair “70 Years of Macon Mountain Memories” is Sept. 17-20, at the Wayne Proffitt Agricultural Center on Georgia Road. Besides livestock shows, farm exhibits, food, crafts, and vendors, educational booths will reflect the fair’s theme and its 70-year history. A Macon County Horse Association Fun Show will be presented Sunday, Sept. 21, at 11 a.m. To learn more about the exhibits and for a full fair schedule, visit www.themaconcofair.com.
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: Sept. 3: Salali Lane; and Sept. 10: Macon County Library parking lot.
Pickin’ on the Square will feature Franklin’s own Jason Passmore (Country/Country Rock) on Aug. 30; and Sept. 13, Paradise 56 (Oldies). 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.
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.
Franklin Lions Club meets the second and fourth Monday, 6 p.m., Louisa Chapel Methodist, 470 Louisa Chapel Road.
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.; Sunday at 1 p.m., and Monday, Wednesday and Friday 5:30 p.m. at First United Methodist Church Outreach Center, 66 Harrison Ave.; and Saturday at 10 a.m.,Tuesday at 8 a.m. and Thursday at 12 noon at St. Agnes Episcopal Church on 66 Church St. On-line 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 first Thursday of every month, from 12 to 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.awakeamericaprayer meetings.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.
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