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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!

Skatepark design approved by Franklin leaders

During the first meeting of 2022, members of the Franklin Town Council unanimously approved the design concept of the future skatepark that will be located on the Whitmire Property in town.

In September, the council voted to place the skatepark on the Whitmire Property in town which is located at the corner of the Highlands Road and Main Street and is currently home to the Sunnyside Disc Golf Course. After walking the property, town leaders voted unanimously to move forward with plans to construct the new 6,000 square foot skate park on the corner of the property.

Weekend Events and Activities:

Winter Wood- A Nature-Based Mindfulness Saturday 1/8 Group Come with us as we walk through and spend some time with our senses in the forest during the Winter season.
This event is a part of a monthly group series focused on different ecotherapy practices. Join anytime in the series! This event is for anyone interested in learning nature-based mindfulness and regulation skills, rooted in the principles of ecotherapy, economics, and naturalism. This group is open for adults 18+ and will be meeting in various locations in Western NC (mostly around Sylva/Franklin/Bryson City area) If you are interested in attending any of the groups please contact Sara Www.wovenwoodintegrativetherapy.com

NEW YEARS MARKET @ Smoky Mountian Event Center January 15th 9 Am- 3 PM Come ring in the New Year with a little local shopping. Didn't get that unique gift for Christmas? Well, come find it with us at this amazing shopping experience. So many cool items to b found here.. We will have food on-site!

Three weeks ahead of schedule, the doors to the new Chick-Fil-A in Franklin are set to open on January 13 at 6:30 a.m.

Yoga at the Macon County Public Library will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 19, 5:15 to 6:15 p.m., in the Meeting Room. Register with the instructor at Beyond Bending Yoga, https://beyondbendingyoga.com/schedule/ to ensure safe numbers. The library is located at 149 Siler Farm Rd., Franklin. For more information, call (828)524-3600.

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.

The Dorothy and John Crawford Senior Center is now offering limited in-person classes at the Robert
Carpenter Community Building.
A variety of exercise classes and a writing group are offered in the afternoons for adults over 50.
Call (828) 349-2058 for more information.

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

Local Pubs in the area:

Macon:

Lazy Hiker Brewing (Franklin) Come Join us

Swain:

Unplugged Pub (Bryson City) will host Brian Ashley Jones 1/7 @8 Rock Holler Live On Stage @8
All shows begin at 8 p.m. Free and open to the public. 828.538.2488.

Mountain Layers Brewing (Bryson City) will host Aly Jordan 1/7 @ 6, Alma Russ Sunday 1/9 @ 5
All shows begin at 6 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Free and open to the public. 828.538.0115 or mtnlayersbeer.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 Betty White Trivia- Wednesday 1/12 @ 6:30 In honor of the late, great Betty White, we are gonna celebrate her 100th birthday and the rest of her life. So come play for your chance to win a Lazy Hiker gift card!

. For more information and a complete schedule of events, click on www.lazyhikerbrewing.com.

Balsam Falls Brewing (Sylva) will host an open mic from 8 to 10 p.m. every Thursday. Free and open to the public. www.balsamfallsbrewing.com .

Innovation Station (Dillsboro) -

PaperMill Lounge- Will Host Anna Barnes Saturday 1/8 7:30- 11:30

Hiking:

Learn to backpack like a pro with this 3-day adventure into the Nantahala National Forest.
3 Days/2 Nights - All Inclusive
With this three-day adventure into the Nantahala National Forest in North Carolina, you’ll learn a full set of backpacking and hiking skills, while exploring one of the most beautiful areas along the Appalachian Trail.
During this adventure, we’ll discuss topics like how to pick and set up a campsite, how to pack and fit your backpack, and basic survival and navigation techniques.
For this beginner-level adventure, we’ve picked a scenic hike in one of our favorite places to backpack in the southeast – The Nantahala National Forest. Your group will hike a little over 4 miles up the Kimsey Creek Trail, seeing waterfalls, mountain streams and a majestic forest, before camping for 3 days at a spacious backcountry campsite

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.

Alzheimer’s Association Western Carolina Chapter Telephone Support Group for Caregivers of Persons with Alzheimer’s Disease or dementia is designed to provide caregivers opportunities for sharing, education, and support through a telephone conference. Support group participants and a support group facilitator connect each month for one-hour confidential sessions. For more information, call (800)272-3900.

Volunteer drivers 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 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 Franklin area. To donate, call (828)369-1177.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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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 by searching “All Saints Franklin” to find our YouTube page.

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, 11 a.m. Frank Rodriguez is the pastor. All are welcome to attend. The church is located at 130 Setser Branch Rd.

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.

Now Hiring Drake Software - The Online Tax Product (OLTP) Customer Support Representative evaluates and answers incoming email and live chat requests from users requesting assistance with our online tax product.

The position is Temporary with Full time / Part-time hours start Date: November 29, 2021. End Date: Approximately April 22, 2022.
The ideal candidates are responsible for evaluating and answering incoming email and live chat requests from users requesting assistance with our online tax product.

Must have the ability to provide courteous support at all times.
Excellent written communication is required.
Must be willing to become an expert user of our online software.
Educates users on the basic use of our online tax product.
Consults with department manager and other team members when needed to resolve issues
Takes on the responsibility of gaining more advanced knowledge in specific subjects as assigned.
Must be computer literate and be comfortable interacting with websites.

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

County Road Farms Nursery-
Seeking Full Time GreenHouse Assistant
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to Customer Service, Plant Care & Maintenance, Ground Maintenance, Some Lifting, and Loading. Apply in person and for more information call 828-586-5515

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
Macon Group Home - Franklin
39 Hour Shift: Mon, Thurs, Fri (5PM-10PM) Sat, Sun (7AM-7PM) Iotla Group Home - Franklin

37.5 Hour Split ShiF: Mon-Fri (7AM-10AM, 5PM-9PM)

40 Hour ShiF: Mon-Thurs (11PM-9AM)

Jackson County-

Smoky Group Home - Sylva

32 Hour Shift: Fri (5PM-9PM) Sat and Sun (7AM-9PM)

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-9PM) Sat and Sun (7AM-10PM)

60 Hour Shitf (7 on 7 off): Mon-Fri (4PM-9PM) Sat and Sun (7AM-10PM)

Webster Group Home - Sylva (Webster Community)

19 Hour Shift: Mon (4p-9P) Sat and Sun (7A-2P)

19 Hour Shift: Tues (4p-9P) Sat and Sun (2P-9P)

22.5 Hour Shift: Mon-Fri (630AM-11AM)

35 Hour Shift: Fri (4P-9P) Sat and Sun (7A-10P)

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

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.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Western North Carolina,

a nonprofit mentoring organization is searching for a part-time (20 hours a week) Program Coordinator of its Swain County branch. Under the supervision of the Executive and Assistant Director, the Program Coordinator proactively performs the leadership role in the program team approach in the areas of enrollment and matching. Qualifications include a Bachelor’s Degree in social work or related human services field. Experience in the related field is desired, but not required. The ability to travel within the service area and to work flexible hours, including weekends, is required. To learn more, including job responsibilities and how to apply, visit https://www.bbbswnc.org/job-openings/.

Jackson County Parks and Recreation

Is recruiting for a Seasonal Park Worker (weekends) to clean and perform daily trash pick-up of the parks and restrooms. This employee will also perform general duties such as basic plumbing, general repair, painting, landscaping, mowing, and other duties as needed. Work Period is March - October. Work Schedule: Friday through Monday, 32 hours per weekend. High School Diploma or GED required and possess a valid NC Driver license. Prefer at least one year of landscaping or general maintenance experience. To apply, submit an Application for Employment to the Sylva branch of the NCWorks Career Center or the Jackson County Human Resources Office. https://www.jacksonnc.org/employment-opportunities Closing Date: 2/12/2021.

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.

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