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DON’T MISS THIS SUNDAY’S third annual Bridge Park Arts and Music Festival, set for 2:30 p.m. until dark at Sylva’s new Bridge Park. The program will include a dedication of the Pavilion, including the presentation and installation of four memorial plaques, live music, local arts/crafts booths, performances, and food available for sale. These first four plaques honor Perry Kelly; Roger and Sue Bartlett; Sylva Garden Club; and Sylva Rotary Club. Performers include the Suzuki Fiddlers, Fairview Bluegrass Club, Karen Barnes, Fate Mountain Band, Out of the Blue, CIA and Cooking with Quanta. For more information call the town of Sylva at 586-2719.
MOUNTAIN MINI MALL, located east of Sylva on U.S. 23/74 next to the Pathways For the Future Thrift Store, will hold its grand opening this Saturday, Oct. 18. The store features sports memorabilia and more. For information, call (828) 788-1245.
MUSIC IS ON TAP TONIGHT (Thursday) at Soul Infusion Tea House by the Almost Acoustic Band, featuring Brent Hopper, Brittany Reilly and Billy Gilmore. The group will perform a blend of original bluegrass, reggae and folk from 8 until 10 p.m. There’s no cover charge, and all ages are welcome. For more information, call 586-1717.
THE HARRIS REGIONAL HOSPITAL GIFT SHOP will host a masquerade $5 jewelry sale Thursday and Friday, Oct. 23-24, in the private dining room from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. on Thursday and 7 a.m. until 3 p.m. on Friday. Items for sale will include a large selection of rings, necklaces, earrings, chains and accessories; all items are $5.
THIS SATURDAY IS THE FLY-IN at the Jackson County Airport. The all-day event will feature aerobatic demonstrations beginning at 1 p.m., with a limited number of rides available in the aerobatic plane for $25. Stop by to see the displays of airplanes from throughout the region, enjoy the aviation flea market and rides in fixed wing aircraft and helicopters. The Young Eagle aviation program will offer free trips aloft for youth ages 8 through 17. For more information, visit online at www.smokymtnflyingclub.com or call 226-6376.
THIS FRIDAY will be the Jackson County Visual Arts Association’s 7 p.m. “Third Friday” program at Gallery One in downtown Sylva. Featured speaker will be Bob Gernandt, and his topic will be “Making Musical Instruments.” Call 293-9503 for more information.
ALSO ON TAP FRIDAY is another “Front Street Friday Night” in Dillsboro with music, vendors and storytellers. Activities get under way at 5 p.m. For more information, call 586-5700.
THIS WEEK MARKS THIS SEASON’S last opportunity to visit the Oconaluftee Indian Village and witness traditional Cherokee dancers outfitted in native dress performing centuries-old dances in the Village Square. The Village closes for the season Saturday, Oct. 18. A botanical garden and mile-long nature trail next to the Village are free and open to the public. Through Oct. 18, the Village is open daily from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., and the gift shop is open from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Admission cost is $15 for adults; $6 for children ages 6-12. Children ages 5 and younger are admitted free; group discounts are available. The Village is on Drama Road, near the Mountainside Theatre, off U.S. 441 in Cherokee. For more information, visit online at www.cherokee.com.
WE RECEIVED A NOTE FROM KAREN DAVIS of the Jackson County Department on Aging. She said they’d like to thank everyone who participated in the recent pet food drive sponsored by Western Carolina University’s Service Learning Department. The drive was held in support of “Operation AniMeals,” which provides pet food for the cats and dogs belonging to home-delivered meals clients. Funding for this program is provided solely by donations. “A great many of our seniors live alone and depend on their pets for company as well as a sense of security. Unfortunately, many of them are unable to provide nutritious pet food for their companions because their limited income must be used for medicine, utilities, and other bills,” Davis wrote. “For this reason, the pet owners and the Department on Aging are extremely grateful to the community members who donated. Your involvement in caring for the seniors of Jackson County is greatly appreciated.”
LIVE MUSIC is planned next Thursday, Oct 23, from 5 until 9 p.m. on the CatWalk in Cullowhee. Featured groups include Cullowhee’s Almost Kinetic and Cooking with Quanta. Those attending are invited to dine outside while listening to music and supporting local businesses. The concerts are sponsored by Mad Batter, Rolling Stone Burrito and Cat’s Nip. For more information, call 293-3096.
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