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ATTENTION CANDIDATES: The Sylva Herald will publish one free announcement for each candidate for political office. Such information must be received by Monday noon of the week the candidate wishes it to appear. March 30 is the last issue in which the newspaper will include such announcements, which means that Monday, March 27, at noon is the final deadline for candidates to submit their information.
KAREN BARNES of Dillsboro, who performs blues music under the stage name “Sugar” Barnes, has been accepted into the SOS/Idol Songwriting Contest in Asheville. The competition is an annual event that benefits HelpMate, a women’s shelter organization. This year’s event is set for the Grey Eagle this Saturday, March 18, at 7 p.m. She’ll perform two original songs; judging is by the audience and a panel of Western North Carolina music personalities. First prize is an appearance on Spindale’s WNCW Public Radio. Good luck to Karen, who volunteers her time in the summer to organize the “First Friday” concerts.
AUTHENTIC CAROLINA SHAG LESSONS are available every Tuesday night from 7 to 8 p.m. at The Rusty Lizard (next to Roses) at Jackson Plaza. Cost is just $5 per person, and participants are asked to wear leather-soled shoes.
REMEMBER TO SUPPORT area Girl Scouts by eating dessert at three participating local restaurants – Soul Infusion, Lulu’s and Burger Shack. Information on Soul Infusion’s confection was unavailable in time for last week’s feature, but The Herald has since learned that owners Karen and Jason Kimenker have concocted a treat they call “Short and Sweet,” featuring the ever-popular shortbread cookies. The dessert starts with a layer of crushed cookies, followed by a layer of dark chocolate, then a layer of cheesecake and topped with sliced strawberries and bananas. Lulu’s and Burger Shack desserts – “Caramel deLite Cheesecake” and “Choco-volcano,” respectively – are both based on the Girl Scouts’ Caramel deLites cookies. Participating restaurants donate $1.50 to the Girl Scouts for each dessert sold. For more information, visit www.girlscoutswnc.org/cookie_cookoff.htm.
LIZ GOETTEE, a Western Carolina University photography student, will exhibit her work at Bogart’s Monday, March 20, from 8:30 until 10 p.m. Her photographs will remain on display from through Sunday, April 2.
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY anticipates that a duplex house will be built this spring in the Cashiers area. One family has been selected for this home and applications are being accepted for families to be considered for the second home. Applications are open to individuals who have been residents of Jackson County for at least a year, and who currently have rental or inadequate housing. Applicants must be able to verify employment and have an income between approximately $18,000 and $36,000 per year. Additionally, applicants must be willing to work 500 hours of sweat equity prior to taking possession of the home. Houses are sold to the Habitat family at no profit with a no-interest loan repaid over a 20-30 year period. The house payments are recycled to build more houses. Habitat for Humanity selects homeowner families according to criteria that do not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, or ethnic background. Applications may be picked up at the Church of the Good Shepherd or the Cashiers United Methodist Church, both on Highway 107 South in Cashiers, or by calling Carolyn O’Leary at 743-9210. This Saturday, March 18, volunteers will be available at the Glenville Community Center from 1 until 3 p.m. to assist in completing applications. Completed applications will be accepted until April 22.
A BEGINNING BONSAI CLASS is planned for Saturday, April 1, at Country Road Farms Garden Center. The class taught by Brad Mitcham of Bradley’s Bonsai at 10 a.m. Cost of the class will be $50, which includes the pot, wire, soil and seven red Japanese maple trees for your forest planting. There will be a door prize and raffle for a bonsai tree. Participants are asked to pre-register by Monday, March 25. Space is limited to 10 participants and a $20 non-refundable deposit is required by that date. A $10 spectator fee will be charged for those who don’t want to participate but would like to listen and watch the class. Deposits can be made at Country Road Farms. Those with questions may contact Brad Mitcham at 226-1873 or contact Country Road Farms at 586-5515. |
