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: Sept. 13, Tommy Nelson’s Burningtown Bluegrass Gospel Band; Sept. 20, Bill Peterson; Sept. 27, Tim Lynch & Dave Stewart.
Help Homeless Veterans Week is Sept. 7–13. Donations placed in jars at local businesses will be given to veteran-related organizations.
“Laura Ingalls and Little House on the Prairie” presentation at Junaluska Lodge in Franklin on Sept. 13, 10 a.m. to noon. Teresa Lynn, author of “Little Lodges on the Prairie,” will address topics of western expansion and freemasonry. For more information, call (828)421-7637.
Armand & Angelina will be performing A Positive Musical Variety Show, a unique blend of rock and opera, 4 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 13, Spiritual Light Center Chapel, behind the Gazebo Restaurant in Heritage Hollow, Franklin. A love offering is requested.
American Legion Otto Post 553 will host a cookout for the Otto Fire & Rescue Sept. 11, at Asbury Methodist Church in Otto. Doors open at 4:30 and dinner is served at 6 p.m. Sept. 12-13 is OttoCommunity Center Yard Sale. On Sept. 23 is Macon Early College Student Trooper and Boys State student recognition. On Sept. 28, is a Quilts of Valor presentation, 2 p.m., Asbury Methodist Church. For more information, contact Doreen Castle, [email protected]. The American Legion Otto Post 553 meets every second Thursday at 6 p.m. at the Otto Community Center.
Community Contra Dancing from 7 to 9 p.m. at Macon County Public Library Thursday, Sept. 18; at Cowee School Arts & Heritage Center Sunday, Oct. 19; and on Thursday, Nov. 20, at the Macon County Public Library. Dances will break for winter and will resume in March. Beginners are encouraged to arrive by 6:30 p.m. for instruction from experienced dancers. A suggested donation of $10 per person. No perfume or other strong scents. Follow on facebook.com/ FranklinContra for photos and details, and/or email to be put on the notification list: [email protected].
Aglow International Franklin Lighthouse hosts a gathering the third Saturday of each month at 10 a.m., at 164 Iotla Church Rd.
Macon County Republican Party will host voter registration every Saturday thru October. On Sept. 11, Patriot Potluck Dinner & Fundraiser, 6 p.m., Carpenter Building. Cost is $20 adults/$10 children. Nov. 1, Voter Cookout. Visit macongop.org for more information, event details, to purchase tickets, get involved and more.
The Macon County Republican Women’s Club will meet Tuesday, Sept. 16, at 11:30 at Riverwalk Grille, 57 Highlands Rd, Franklin. All Republican women are invited to attend.
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. 17, Big Bear parking lot near the playground; Sept. 24, Salali Lane.
Pickin’ on the Square will feature Paradise 56 (Oldies) on Sept. 13; and Carolina 441 (Southern Rock) on Sept. 27. 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.
Franklin Lions Club meets the second and fourth Monday, 6 p.m., Louisa Chapel Methodist, 470 Louisa Chapel Road.
Highlands Heritage Jamboree showcases music, dance, and mountain culture Saturday, Sept. 27, Kelsey Hutchinson Founders Park. Admission is free, and all are welcome to join the celebration. For more information about the event, visit www.highlandschamber. org or call the Welcome Center at (828)526-5841.
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.
Karaoke opportunities at Lazy Hiker, every other Friday, and The Rathskeller Coffee Bar and Pub the first, second, and fourth Wednesdays of each month.
Franklin “Live and Let Live” Family Group 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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