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RAY’S FLORIST is featured in our Business Spotlight this week. See the ad on page 8B for information about all the great holiday decorations Ray’s offers to brighten the holidays. Ray’s, located in Dillsboro Court, can also supply custom-made holiday arrangements.
IT’S BY NATURE has cancelled a planned exhibit by Cullowhee watercolor artist Craig Forrest. The show was set to open with a reception this Friday, Dec. 1, at the downtown gallery but has been postponed due to an illness in the artist’s family.
CHECK PHOTO ALBUMS AND SCRAPBOOKS to find pictures for The Sylva Herald’s “Christmas Photo Gallery,” which will be published in the newspaper’s Dec. 21 holiday special section. All seasonal photos – both present and past – will be considered, with publication preference given to candid images. It’s not a contest, which means any photo in your possession is eligible, including scenes from church or school Christmas plays, families decorating cookies or Christmas trees, and any other holiday-themed photos. As a convenience to readers, the newspaper’s graphics expert Nick Breedlove will scan cherished photos while you wait on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings between 10 and 11 a.m. Digital files may be e-mailed to nick@thesylvaherald.com. For more information, call Nick at 586-2611, ext. 310. Deadline for entries is Wednesday, Dec. 13.
IT’S BY NATURE will celebrate its third anniversary next Friday, Dec. 8, with a demonstration by Cullowhee watercolor artist Susan Lingg from 11:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. Gallery owner Sandi Cooper will offer refreshments, door prizes and chances on gift certificates. Call the gallery at 631-3020 for more information.
KINDERMUSIK is currently holding early-bird registration at The Music Village in Cullowhee for children’s music classes and a sign language class. The spring semester begins the week of Jan. 22 in Cullowhee and Bryson City. Parents who enroll their children by Dec. 15 will save $10. For information, contact Lori Richards at 293-5600 or visit online at www.themusicvillage-nc.com.
SUZUKI FLUTE registration is always open at The Music Village for students ages 4 years to adult. For information, contact Richards at 293-5600 or visit online at www.themusicvillage-nc.com.
MUD DAUBERS POTTERY in Balsam will hold an open house Friday-Sunday, Dec. 1-3 from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday and from noon until 6 p.m. on Sunday. Mud Daubers features locally-produced pottery by six members of the John Dodson family and 11 other potters from Waynesville and Brevard. For more information, call (828) 456-1916.
APPALACHIAN ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES will hold a grand opening and open house Friday, Dec. 8, from 4 until 8 p.m. The business is located on West Main Street near Mark Watson Park. Those planning to attend are asked to R.S.V.P. to the Chamber of Commerce at 586-2155.
TRAIL OF LIGHT MINISTRY will present “Mary, Did You Know?” this Friday and Saturday, Dec. 1 and 2, at Cullowhee Baptist Church. A musical preshow will begin at 6 p.m. on Friday and 7 p.m. on Saturday. For information, call 631-4587 or 293-5780. Both performances of the interfaith drama are free.
LOSING A LOVED ONE can be traumatic and the first holidays that follow can be difficult. There is healing in being gathered together with others who have had a similar experience. There will be two annual community memorial services on Sunday, Dec 3: one at 3 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in Sylva; and one at 5 p.m. at Swain County Hospital in Bryson City.
JACKSON COUNTY HOME BUILDERS ASSOCIATION has announced its new board members and officers, who were elected Nov. 13. New officers include Zac Koenig of Koening Homebuilders, president; Brandy Sullivan of Sullbark Builders, vice president; Jama Harrell of Regions Bank, associate vice president; Brandon Wilson of R.T. Ward, Inc., secretary; and Carey Crespo of Elk Mountain Homes, treasurer. Michael Kunz of Kunz Construction will continue to serve as past president. Board members include Scott Turner of Jennings Builders Supply; Susanne Moore of Moore Construction Services; Mitchell Betty of Sweetwater Builders; Jonathon Whitehead of Builders FirstSource; Eric Radford of Radlee Heating and Air; Melissa Baer of Sapphire Concrete; Chuck Hall of Fern Creek Builders; and Mike Dobbins of Freeman Gas. Those interested in joining the JCHBA may call 743-0278 or e-mail hbajacksonco@aol.com. The group’s Web site is www.jchba.org.
PAPOU’S WINE SHOP raised $5,000 during their recent benefit for Full Spectrum Farms. Co-owner Dustin Demos sent The Herald a note expressing thanks to everyone who helped out.
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CENTURY 21 BLUE RIDGE PROPERTIES recently opened an office on Main Street in downtown Sylva. Broker/owners Heather Tarala and Deborah Burris, along with broker associates Kim Shook and Kenna Saber celebrated with Jackson County Chamber of Commerce ambassadors. The company offers residential properties as well as commercial and undeveloped properties. The office is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. until 7 p.m. and on weekends with limited hours. For more information, call 586-0021 or visit online at www.century21blueridgeproperties.com.
JONES COUNTRY STORE, located on Main Street in downtown Sylva, recently opened for business. Chamber of Commerce ambassadors were on hand to assist owner Marion Jones and his wife, Wanda Jones, with the ribbon cutting. The store offers a variety of antiques for sale, as well as a museum. Marion Jones has been collecting antiques for more than 30 years. The business is open Tuesday-Saturday. For more information, stop by the store or call 631-9695. |
