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TOM ROBBINS, best-selling author of Another Roadside Attraction, Even Cowgirls Get the Blues and six other novels, will read and sign books at City Lights Saturday, June 26, at 6 p.m. Reserve your place in the book-signing line by pre-ordering any Robbins title from the Sylva bookstore. This is Robbins’ only appearance to promote the paperback release of his most recent book, Villa Incognito. For information, see the ad in this issue or call City Lights at 586-9499.
THE GRAPEVINE STEAK & PUB (formerly Meriweather’s) will hold its grand opening celebration Tuesday, June 29, beginning at 2:30 p.m. Stop by to sample new menu items and register for door prizes. R.S.V.P. at 586-2155 by Friday, June 25.
DIANE’S ARTS is now open in Whittier. Owner Diane Fields offers crafts, paintings and silk flower arrangements. For details, call 631-3343.
BUSINESS AFTER HOURS, sponsored by the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce, will be held tonight (Thursday) at 5:30 p.m. at Holiday Inn Express Hotel and Suites in Dillsboro.
A SCHOLARSHIP presented in honor of Paul Buchanan of Sylva was recently awarded to Heather Fields of East Bend, a recent graduate of Forbush High School. The R.P. Buchanan Scholarship honors Buchanan for his service as principal of Yadkinville High School from 1947-1963. Gifts to the scholarship fund may be made by calling the North Carolina community Foundation at 1-888-375-8117.
NEW SUBSCRIBERS may subscribe to The Sylva Herald for one-half price for a limited time. This offer is extended only to Jackson County and Cherokee Indian Reservation (28719) addresses only. See the ad on page 12C for complete information.
EDWARD JONES will offer a free luncheon seminar Tuesday, June 29, at Best Western River Escape. Speakers will be Kevin Gobney of Lord Abbott Funds and estate-planning and probate lawyer Tom Crawford. Seating is limited. To reserve a space, call Teri Evans or David Preston at 586-3848 by Friday, June 25.
Karrtunz (above), a family-friendly entertainment venue offering live music, pool and arcade games, recently held a grand opening celebration with Jackson County Chamber of Commerce ambassadors. Karrtunz is located in Jackson Plaza. For a complete schedule of musical events, call 631-1313. Mountain Heritage Preserve (below), one of Jackson County’s newest developments, held a barbecue luncheon and ribbon cutting with Chamber ambassadors. The development is located in Dillsboro. For more information, call 586-9779.
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