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Weekend Plans in Macon, Jackson, and Swain Counties!

 

The Friday edition of our weekly newsletter will be dedicated to letting YOU know what is happening in and around Western North Carolina. For FREE businesses, churches, and organizations can send us their sales, operating hours, events, worship services, yard sales, you name it. If it is happening Friday-Sunday in WNC, send it to editor@thesouthernscoopnews.com with the who, what, where, and when details and I will publish it in the Friday newsletter!

 

Chamber celebrates El Patron’s grand opening


The Jackson County Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors held a ribbon cutting celebration for the grand opening of the new downtown Sylva location of El Patron Mexican Restaurant on Thursday, May 5. Yes- Cinco de Mayo!

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Weekend Events and Activities:

Events:

Mothers Day :
Special attention to dads, siblings, and grandparents! You are invited to join us at Appalachian Ace Hardware for great fun with the little ones Saturday, May 7th, from 10AM-1PM! (and moms you’re invited too ☺️) We are hosting a FREE event in honor of the amazing moms in our lives. Kids will be painting their very own flower pot and planting flowers to take home for mom for Mother’s Day!
This event will be held outdoors in the garden center.
🌸 We look forward to creating something special with you this Saturday!

 
Join us Saturday, May 7 from 9 am to 12 pm for a Mother's Day Build Your Own Bouquet Bar @ Barber Orchards Fruit Stand. Put together your own bouquet for the women you love and pay by the stem!
Mother's Day Brunch @ Quirky Celebrate Treehouse & Bistro Sunday @ 12 - Come celebrate your mother with us! Performing this brunch, Logan Neff!

Mother's Day Skate @ 1 @ Smoky Mountain Sk8way


Boho Hippie Festival Saturday 11am- 10pm  Maggie Valley Festival Grounds We are so excited to be bringing the Boho Hippie Festival to Maggie Valley Festival Grounds! We will have LIVE music, performance artists, local crafters and artists, vendors, and a ton of activities for the kids.
Bring your moms to have a great Mother's Day at the Hippie Fest.

Birdhouse Decorating & Birds Of Prey Saturday 11 am- 1pm @ Poteet Park 

Join us along with Balsam Mountain Trust and the Audubon Society as we host a kid's event to decorate Owl Nest Boxes for FREE - RSVP Required. Live Bird of Prey program to follow.


Swain County Caring Corner Free Clinic is open Thursday’s 4-9 p.m. at Restoration House (Bryson City United Methodist Church). Office hours are Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 9 a.m.-noon. Call 828.341.1998 to see if you qualify to receive free medical care from volunteer providers. 

Swain High Automotive Car Show Fundraiser May 14th Starting at 8am $20 Entry Fee Per Vehicle It Will be Held at the Courthouse Parking Lot All Proceeds Go to benefit The Swain High Automotive Program!

Answer the Call Saturday May 7th 5:30-9:30 H2L Ministries & Heroes 2 Legends Wrestling, in association with Pro Wrestling Union, High Velocity Wrestling, the Jackson County Rescue Squad and the Smoky Mountain Competition Cheer Club presents: “Answer The Call” This will be a great night of hard hitting professional wrestling action highlighted by speakers Patsy Deitz and Evangelist Nikita Koloff.  All proceeds from this event will benefit the Jackson County Rescue Squad, The Smoky Mountain Competition Cheer Club and the Smoky Mountain Pregnancy Care Center.

Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort (Cherokee) will host .38 Special (southern rock) 9 p.m. May 6. For tickets, caesars.com/harrahs-cherokee.

Primitive Outback Kayaking and Gem Mining
We are open now for Gem Mining, Kayaking, and visiting our baby fainting goats 5 days a week, Thursday - Monday 10:30am - 4:30pm, Tuesday and Wednesday all by reservation. 
Our Family Friendly Kayaking trips are by reservation only (same day reservations are possible if availability) and are weather dependent. Call today to book your kayaking adventure! 828-349-1717.
Your treasure and adventure await you!



JAM is WNC makers and music festival every Saturday 1 - 5 with free entry on Main street in historic downtown Sylva. Connect with local creators selling handmade goods, demonstrating their artistic process and teaching with workshops, all while enjoying live music.

Free Sports Physicals will be held on Wednesday May 18, 2 p.m., at Franklin High School, 100 Panther Dr. All rising 6th-12th grade students that will participate in NCHSAA sanctioned sports, must undergo a state-mandated sports physical prior to trying out for any sport. Parents/Guardians should plan to attend the sports physical, in order to answer questions the medical team may have during the exam. For more information, contact Lynette.Gibson@HCAHealthcare.com and Justin.Byland@HCAHealthcare.com

WNC Farm to Table is proud to announce that we have partnered with Ilda for an unforgettable evening of exquisite dining. Tickets for this debut event are $100 and that includes a 4-course meal, including lamb from Moody Bluff Farm, and wine pairings. Seating is limited. Purchase tickets here: https://square.link/u/73lCJdG4

Dillsboro River Company  UCM Can Food Drive May 22nd 10 am 
Bring 10 cans of food for United Christian Ministries... Receive a FREE rafting trip from Dillsboro River Company!!!
**10 cans of food per person please**
Dillsboro River Company
18 Macktown Road Sylva
828.507.2428
Cans collected benefit United Christian Ministries (UCM), a crisis response ministry providing food and assistance with rent and heating for people with proven needs as well as furniture distribution. UCM is located at 191 Skyland Drive in Sylva, NC 28779.
*Same rules apply to this event as our daily operations:
- All participants must be at least 4 years of age.
- You must wear foot protection (no flip flops or barefoot)
- NO ALCOHOL or FISHING POLES
- Everyone must wear a PFD (personal flotation device) which we provide for your river excursion.
No rain-checks. No reservations. This is the day you bring the cans and the day you float the river, rain or shine. First come, first serve. 🙂
* Like 2020 & 2021, we encourage shuttles prior to your rafting experience for less exposure. This will be explained upon arrival.
**Make the check-in process seamless!!! Print & complete our liability waiver in advance and bring with you when you turn in your 10 items per person. (One waiver per person). Our waiver is about 2/3 down on the homepage of our website: 
www.northcarolinarafting.com

Strawberry Jam Festival- May 21st & 22nd see you all at the annual strawberry jam! May 21st & 22nd. this year there will be a parking charge of $10 per car. payment will be at the gate upon entering in your vehicle. Entrance to the festival is free Admission, donations accepted to help cover bands. local bands, clogging, plow demonstrations, food trucks, local craft vendors, craft Demonstrations, HAYRIDES, U-PICK STRAWBERRIES AND SO MUCH MORE.

Smoky Mountian Sk8way & Fun Zone Host Adults Only Skate every Thursday Night 7 - 10 pm with DJ Ken Brandenburg Cost is $8 and Includes Skates 

Smoky Mountain Pregnancy Care Centers in Cullowhee and Franklin have an educational parenting program to earn “Points” to use to obtain free items for your family. The centers carry formula, diapers, wipes, baby items, and clothing up to size 6, as well as strollers, car seats, high chairs, pack n’ plays, etc. Donations are always welcome. Services are free and confidential. For more information or an appointment, call (828)349-3200, (828)293-3600 or smpcc.org

Dillsboro After Five” will take place from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Wednesdays in downtown Dillsboro. Start with a visit to the Jackson County Farmers Market located in the Innovation Station parking lot.


Jackson Arts Market- Saturdays 1:00-5:00 PM

533 West Main St Sylva, NC
Free outdoor art experience with LIVE MUSIC, 20+ artists, and demos sharing their artistic process of creating handmade pieces. Saturdays in 2021, the Jackson Arts Market is coming to our gardens with beautiful, handcrafted items! Order a breakfast sandwich and a cocktail or beer at our service window, then Sip-N-Shop craftsman showcases, vendors booths with everything from craft jewelry to canned goods and bread, all the while enjoying the sounds of local musical artists! ALL OUTSIDE!! 



Smoky Mountain Farmers & Artisans Market- Farmer’s Market (with artisans) will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays through October at 117 Island Street in Bryson City. Stop by the old barn by the river for local, homegrown produce, as well as baked goods, jellies and preserves, authentic crafts, and more. Food truck, picnic tables, and a strolling musician




Food Pantries :

Manna Food Bank is now at Bethel United Methodist Church. To reserve a food box, call (828)634-1116 and leave a message with the following information: your first name and last initial; phone number to confirm pick-up time; number of people in your family; if there are allergies in the family; and any specialty items you might need, like diapers, etc. Pick up is at Bethel UMC, 81 Bethel Church Road, off Highlands Road.

Franklin Covenant Church- Host a Free Lunch And Pantry Once a Month on the fourth
Saturday of the month. It runs from 11:00 am until we either run out or there are no more people coming. It is a drive-through and to-go service. In addition to a free hot lunch, we give out dry goods and pantry supplies, like cleaning supplies, etc. 

Franklin Covenant Church Drive through Hot Lunch, Food Pantry and prayer as requested will be held on  Saturday, April 30,  starting at 11 a.m.,  265 Belleview Park Rd. 


Holly Springs Baptist Church, 2nd Mile Ministry is open 10 to Noon Mondays providing a food pantry, children's clothes, and financial aid (rent and utilities) for families and seniors in need. 

Five Fire Departments in Macon County – Nantahala, Cullasaja, Sky Valley, Clarks Chapel, and Burningtown – are open Monday thru Friday for drive-up food deliveries from 1 to 4 p.m. for anyone who needs food.

Local Pubs in the area:

Macon:


Lazy Hiker Brewing (Franklin) Will Host Scott Low Saturday May 7th & Scott Stambaugh May 14th, Roscoe Road Show on the Outdoor Stage May 21st 
 EVERY Friday Night Is Karaoke 7 pm- 10 pm 


Currahee Brewing Co Will Host Currahee Brewing (Franklin) will host Blue Jazz 7 p.m. May 7. Free and open to the public. 828.634.0078 or curraheebrew.com
Open Mic Night Every Other Wednesday @ 7pm  Mondays  @ 7 Is Team Trivia Night 

Swain:

Unplugged Pub (Bryson City)  Will Host High Strangeness May 6, Curtis & Kim Jones May 7, Random Act of Music May 12, Tricia Ann Band May 13 and Rock Holler May 14
 Open Mic Night On Thursday Nights and start 'whenever' after we open until 11:00 pm.  All shows begin at 8 p.m. Free and open to the public. 828.538.2488. 


Mountain Layers Brewing (Bryson City) Will Host   Twelfth Fret (Americana) May 6, Somebody’s Child (Americana) May 7, Scott James Stambaugh (singer-songwriter) May 13 and George Ausman (singer-songwriter) May 14 All shows begin at 6 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Free and open to the public. 828.538.0115 or mountainlayersbrewingcompany.com.


There will be a free wine tasting from 6 to 8 p.m. every Thursday and 2 to 5 p.m every Saturday at The Wine Bar & Cellar in Sylva. 828.631.3075.

Bryson City Wine Market offers a glass of wine and a Market Plate Monday through Saturday as well as special flight tastings from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. every Friday and Saturday


Jackson:

 Lazy Hiker Brewing (Sylva) will host Somebody's Child 5/13, Colby Deitz on 5/20, Brother 5/27 and will host an open mic from 8 to 10 p.m. every Thursday. Free and open to the public. www.balsamfallsbrewing.com

PaperMill Lounge Will Host 

Innovation Brewing Will Host Paul Edelman (singer-songwriter) May 12 and Live Music Ft 81 Drifters Band 5/14, 


Bryan will be hosting an open mic night from 7-9pm. Our WNC Artist Spotlight/Open Mic is a great chance for local musicians to try out new songs, get some practice in front of an audience, or even book a future gig at one of our taprooms!
Musicians can swing by that night to take part, but if you want to secure a time slot go ahead and direct message us on here or email beer@innovationbrewing.com


Hiking:


Historic T M Rickman Store is open Saturdays 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at   259 Cowee Creek Rd. Dulcimer music in the morning and music jams begin at noon.

Volunteer drivers are needed at Macon County Senior Services. Mileage will be reimbursed. For more information, call (828) 349-0211.

Macon County CareNet is in need of volunteers. Positions open are in the food pantry, soup kitchen, and file room. If interested stop by for an application at 130 Bidwell St., or call (828)369-2642.

Appalachian Animal Rescue Center is looking for volunteers to help at the thrift store. Call for information about the store (828)369-3046 or the shelter (828)524-4588 if you are interested in volunteering.

Macon Medication Assistance Program located at the back of the First Baptist Church is open Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information call (828)524-5258.

Men’s Teen Challenge Needs Good Quality Lumber for its woodworking Shop. Pick up in the Franklin area. To donate, call (828)369-1177. 

Gem & Mineral Museum, located in the Old Jail on Phillips Street in downtown Franklin is now open Fridays and Saturdays from 12 to 4 p.m., featuring gems and artifacts from North Carolina as well as all over the world.

Winding Stair Farm and Nursery. Not to Miss: New Retail Center with house plants, giftware, and pottery and outside, our range of diverse and healthy plants for your garden.
Open Monday to Saturday 9am to 5pm. Call 828-369-9778 with questions.



Friends of the Greenway  FROG Quarters is now open Wednesday to Saturday, 9 a.m. to  2 p.m.,  at 573 E. Main in Franklin. Stop by for coffee or a soft drink and a snack, use our free internet.  You can also reserve the shelters for your events there.

Smoky Mountain Pregnancy Care Centers in Cullowhee and Franklin have an educational parenting program to earn “points” to use to obtain free items for your family. The centers carry formula, diapers, wipes, baby items, and clothing up to size 6, as well as strollers, car seats, high chairs, pack n’ plays, etc. Donations are always welcome. Services are free and confidential. For more information or an appointment, call (828)349-3200, (828)293-3600 or
 smpcc.org

CareNet on Bidwell Street will be open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.  A box of food may be picked up once a week.

Uptown Gallery on Main Street's new hours are Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Employment assistance is offered by NC Works Career Center from 1:30-4 p.m. on the first Friday of every month at Marianna Black Library in Bryson City. 488.3030 or 
www.fontanalib.org.

 

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Spiritual Light Center  on Sunday, May 8, 11 a.m.,   Armand & Angelina will share  on “There’s No Such Thing As Rejection!”,  a Flute Class,  at 12:45 and  Concert at 6 p.m., on Monday, May 9, all levels yoga class, at 6 p.m.,  Wednesday a movie is shown at 3 p.m. and then out to eat afterward. The church is located at 80 Heritage Hollow Dr., behind the Gazebo Restaurant.  For more information or to stream services go to SpiritualLightCenter.com.

All Saints Episcopal Church, Franklin  Services are held Rite I, 8 a.m. without music and Rite II,  10:15 a.m. with music, every Sunday. First and third Sundays at St. Agnes Chapel, 66 Church St. and second and fourth Sundays at St. Cyprian’s Chapel, 216 Roller Mill Rd. Sunday 10:15 a.m. services can be viewed live on the website: www.allsaintsfranklin.org and past Sundays can be viewed on YouTube search “All Saints Franklin”.

Franklin First United Methodist Church Sunday In-person Worship is held at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. or on Facebook at Franklin First United Methodist Church, either live or later on recorded video. The church is located at 66 Harrison Avenue in downtown Franklin; the senior pastor is Rev. David Beam. For more information, call (828)524-3010 or visit us at http://www.firstumcfranklin.org

Grace Baptist Church Services are held on Sunday, at 11 a.m.  Frank Rodriguez is the pastor. All are welcome to attend. The church is located at 130 Setser Branch Rd. 

First Alliance Church is holding Sunday Service May 8, at 10:30 a.m. Sunday School for all ages is held at 9:30 a.m. Pastor Evan Jensen will be speaking on Progress of Redemption. Kathy Hill and Sharon Drake will perform special music. The church is located at 31 Promise Lane (off Womack, next door to Trimont Christian Academy).

Celebrate Recovery at Discover Church every Monday night at 6 p.m. Celebrate Recovery is a Christ-centered, 12-step recovery program for anyone struggling with hurt, pain, or addiction of any kind. Celebrate Recovery is a safe place to find community and freedom from the issues that are controlling our life. Free childcare up to five years old for attending parents. Discover Church is located at 47 Macon Center Dr (behind Bojangles). For more information, email cr@discover.church for questions.

Prentiss Church of God is holding a Sunday worship service in its sanctuary beginning at 10:30 a.m.  Services are also streamed online on the Prentiss Church of God Facebook page. The church is located at  59 Church Hill Lane, off Addington Bridge Road. Phone: (828)369-3885.

Memorial United Methodist Church  Worship Services in person and on Facebook at 11 a.m. every Sunday.   They have communion the first Sunday of each month. The church is located at 4668 Old Murphy Rd. (across from Loafers Glory).  The pastor is Evan W. Hill.  For more information,  call (828)369-5834.

Tellico Baptist Church is now having in-person Sunday School at 10 a.m. and worship service at 11 a.m. inside the church building with the Reverend L. E. Angel. Everyone is welcome.

 
County Road Farms Nursery-
We Are Looking To Hire A Front House Sale Associate!
Apply in person and for more information call The Store at 828-586-5515

Macon County Public Library 

The Macon County Public Library is seeking an enthusiastic and energetic candidate to fill the part-time position of Library Assistant I/Courier driver. Macon County Public Library is a member of Fontana Regional Library, a public library system with six-member libraries providing service in Jackson, Macon, and Swain counties. The ideal candidate for the Library Assistant I will be a team player who can provide library services to meet the needs of the public. If you thrive in a rapidly changing environment while maintaining a friendly and helpful attitude, this may be the job for you.
 
Macon County Dept. of Social Services 
Child Welfare Social Workers needed.  Advanced, professional-level casework providing protective and ongoing case management services.  Details at  
https://www.maconnc.org/.
To Apply – Complete State of NC Application PD-107 submitted to NC Works at 5 West Main St. Franklin, NC 28734.



Macon Citizens Habilities, Inc

MCH is seeking caring and dependable Direct Support Professionals and an RN to work with individuals with developmental disabilities. We Have Multiable Positions Open!

***$1500.00 SIGN-ON BONUS and referral bonus after 6-months of employment. CNA not required. Starting hourly salary is $13.00-$13.50 for DSP's following a brief training period. Competitive annual salaries will be discussed with qualified RN applicants. Paid holidays and personal leave are offered to all employees.
The application can be filled out online at
maconcitizens.org/application or through Facebook.
RN: Mon-Fri (830-430). Applicant needs to be flexible with after-hours and weekend calls.

Jackson County
Smoky Group Home
• 34 Hour Shift: Thurs (5PM-9PM) Fri, Sat, Sun (11PM-9AM)
• 36 Hour Shift: Mon-Fri (6AM-11AM) Mon-Wed (5PM-9PM)
• 60 Hour Shift (7 on 7 off): Mon-Fri (4PM-10PM) Sat, Sun (7AM-10PM)
• 68 Hour Shift (7 on 7 off): Mon-Fri (3PM-11PM) Sat, Sun (9AM-11PM)
Webster Group Home
• 22.5 Hour Shift: Mon-Fri (630AM-11AM)
• 28 Hour Shift: Fri (11PM-7AM), Sat (10PM-7AM), Sun (10PM-9AM)
• 30 Hour Shift: Mon-Fri (7AM-1PM)
• 30 Hour Shift: Mon-Fri (5PM-11PM)
• 35 Hour Shift: Mon-Fri (3PM-10PM)
• 19 Hour Shift: Mon (4P-9P) Sat, Sun (7A-2P)
• 19 Hour Shift: Tues (4P-9P) Sat,Sun (2P-9P)
OR 38 Hour Shift: Mon, Tues (4P-9P) Sat, Sun (7A-9P)
• 35 Hour Shift: Fri (4p-9p) Sat, Sun (7A-10P)
• 40 Hour Shift: Wed, Thurs (4PM-9PM) Sat, Sun (7AM-10PM)
Macon County
Macon Group Home
• 30 Hour Shift: Sat, Sun (7AM-10PM)
• 39 Hour Shift: Mon, Thurs, Fri (5PM-10PM) Sat, Sun (7AM-7PM)
Iotla Group Home
• 32 Hour Shift: Tues, Fri (5PM-9PM) Sat, Sun (7AM-7PM)
• 32.5 Hour Shift: Wed (5PM-930PM) Sat, Sun (7AM-9PM)
Yonce House
• 7 on 7 off Shift: Wed PM-Wed AM (6a-930a, 3p-sleep at group home)
PRN Positions available in both Macon and Jackson Counties

Visit our Facebook Page "Macon Citizen HabliBes, Inc" for Benefits and Requirements.

 

Grandview Manor Care Center

We are looking to hire two individuals to join our personal care team! Both positions will work directly with our residents to ensure all of their needs are met. 

We have an opening on our second shift (3PM-11PM) and an opening on our third shift (11PM-7AM). Both positions can be full or part-time and come with flexible scheduling, educational opportunities, and a great team to work with. Please apply on here, or send us a direct message with any questions. 

OLD EDWARDS INN & SPA Highlands, NC,

Marketing Administrative Assistant (PT), Graphic Design & Layout Professional, Marketer, Catering Manager, Assistant F&B Manager, Banquet Captain, Banquet Supervisor, Restaurant Reservationist, Host, Server, Breakfast Server, Server Assistant, Bartender, AM Sous Chef, Breakfast Cook, Cook, Assistant Pastry Chef, Pastry Sous-Chef, Pastry & Bread Cook, Dishwasher, Reservations Specialist, Front Desk Supervisor, Front Desk Agent, Bellman, Room Attendant, Houseman, 2nd Shift Laundry, Retail Associate, Fitness Manager, Spa Concierge, Massage Therapist, Spin Instructor. Special Retention Bonus, $1000 Full-time / $500 Part-time, For these Licensed Positions: Cosmetologist, Hair Stylist, Makeup Artist, Nail Tech. Benefits and PTO for Full-time Apply online:
www.oldedwardsinn.com/careers
Human Resources  |  828-787-2697  |  pturnbull@oldedwardsinn.com

 

Hampton Inn Franklin

 Front Desk Person Fri thru Sunday 8am-4pm $9.45 Personable & Reliable, Housekeepers full and part-time $9.25. Applications at front desk 244 Cunningham Rd., No phone calls.

 

Habitat for Humanity of Macon/Jackson County
Habitat needs volunteers to share some of their skills or gain some experience learning new ones. From carpentry to cleaning, marketing to moral support, computer skills, planning and organizing or just plain common sense, the greatest gift you could ever give is your time. Any amount is good. Some great times, lasting friendships and rewarding experiences await.  Call (828)369-3716 or (828)371-5442.


 

PRN Nursing Services is Now Hiring!
Join our Amazing team of healthcare workers! We are currently accepting applications for RNs, LPNs, and In-Home Aides! RNs and LPNs needed in Jackson Swain and Haywood counties. Enjoy a fulfilling career working one-on-one with clients in their homes. Contact our office today for more information or begin the application process online. Office 828-631-4838 Office 828-226-4191
Www.Prncares.org 
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