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CAROLINA MOUNTAIN TRUST for Children and Youth, an endowment fund sponsored by the Region A Partnership for Children, will hold its seventh annual Mountain Mardi Gras Ball at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13, at the Mill Creek Golf and Country Club in Franklin. The ball is an annual fund-raiser to “grow” the endowment fund that’s used to honor and recognize children, families and child advocacy organizations in the seven westernmost counties and on the Qualla Boundary. For tickets or more information, contact Vance Davidson at the Region A Partnership for Children at 586-0661 or vance@regionakids.org.
ANNIE’S BAKERY on Main Street is now open on Mondays from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. In addition, they are serving hot breakfast items from 8 to 10:30 a.m. Tuesday through Friday.
JACKSON COUNTY TRANSIT is planning a shopping trip to Waynesville on Tuesday, Feb. 16, for area senior citizens for a $5 round trip fare. This trip is also open to the general public for a $10 fare. Seating is limited and will be first come, first served. The Transit office will take reservations through Monday, Feb. 15. The vehicle will leave the Transit office at 8:30 a.m. and will return by 4 p.m. For more information or to reserve a seat, call 586-0233.
TAMMY PAXTON is now at Saints European offering treatments with the Zerona LipoLaser, which is a non-surgical liposuction. Appointments are now available for free consultations. Call today to find out how you can lose an average of 5 to 7 inches in just two weeks. For an appointment, call Paxton at (757) 839-2376 or Saints European at 586-6172.
BOOTH SPACE is available for the annual Jackson County Arts Council indoor yard sale. The event will be Saturday, April 18, in Western Carolina University’s Ramsey Center. Last year’s vendors have until March 6 to request the same booth. Cost is $35 for one space or $30 each for two or more. Make checks payable to Jackson County Arts Council and send to Milt Wofford, 123 Jackson St., Sylva, NC 28779. For information, call Wofford at 631-2613.
CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY BROADCASTERS, a Georgia consulting firm will select one group to assist in applying for a new radio station to be licensed in Dillsboro. The initial application must be filed in February. For more information, contact CCB at (770) 720-1037 or JohnBroomall@Yahoo.com.
THE JACKSON COUNTY SENIOR CENTER is planning a Valentine’s Day dinner at 5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 12, and is seeking a DJ to entertain. Call 586-4944 for reservations or information about serving as the evening’s DJ.
THE JACKSON COUNTY FARMERS’ MARKET and Eric’s Fresh Fish Market will be hosting a special Valentine’s market event on Saturday, Feb. 13. Find unique gifts for your sweetheart and friends, as well as delicious ingredients for a special meal.
THE JACKSON COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE has published its 2010 relocation and community guide and it is available free of charge. Titled “Our Town,” the magazine covers everything from businesses and industry to census information, real estate details and climate data, notable people and organizations. There’s positive news for Jackson County commerce heading into 2010. According to Chamber Director Julie Spiro, relocation inquiries are up 9 percent in the last three months, and 43 businesses have joined the Chamber in the last six months. The full 40-page guide is available for download online at the Chamber Web site, www.mountainlovers.com. Free copies are available at the Chamber office or by calling 586-2155.
REACH THRIFT STORE is now open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m., and Saturday from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. Now called the Mariposa Boutique & Resale Shop, the store is located on Skyland Drive on the right two-tenths of mile past McDonald’s. While REACH is largely funded by private and government grants, a portion of its funding comes from private donors and the thrift store. Started in 1978, REACH has long been serving its mission to promote economic self-sufficiency and zero tolerance of domestic violence and sexual assault in our community. The thrift store is in need of both donations and volunteers. For more information, call 586-8778.
LEARN ABOUT HOME-BASED BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES from Fortune High Tech Marketing Tuesday, Feb. 9, at 7 p.m. in the grand jury room on the second floor of the Justice Center. The program will be repeated each Tuesday in February at the same time and place. For more information, call Helene Nelon at 508-3297 or Tanya Coppersmith at (828) 371-0573.
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