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THURSDAY, OCT. 15Tech TimeHave a question about your computer, smartphone or other technology? Get assistance at Tech Time offered each Thursday from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. at the Macon County Public Library. Free and offered on a first come, first served basis. Info: 828-524-3600. Location: 149 Siler Farm Rd. Thursday PaintersBring your project, supplies and a bag lunch and join the painters group on Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Uptown Gallery. All skill levels and mediums are welcome. Info: 828-349-4607 or 28734pm@gmail.com. Location: 30 E. Main Street. Senior basketballSenior basketball (55+) will be played each Thursday from 12:30-2:30 p.m. at the Robert Carpenter Community Building. Location: 1288 Georgia Rd. Tea & TalkThe topic for the next Tea & Talk will be "Can you respect a person whose beliefs you deeply disagree with? Where are the limits?" Join the group on Oct. 15 from 3-5 p.m. at The Spiritual Light Center for tea, coffee and open conversations that matter while exploring spiritual topics, life experiences and personal growth. This is a welcoming and respectful atmosphere. Every answer is welcomed and valid. All are welcome. Location: 80 Heritage Hollow Dr. (down from the Gazebo Restaurant). Macon Chips meetingMacon Chips wood carving club meets each Thursday from 6-7:30 p.m. at Macon Middle School. All skill levels welcome. The club also meets from 10 a.m. to noon on Tuesdays at the Macon County Public Library. Info: 828-524-6038. WNC Veterans Purpose Social GroupThe Western North Carolina Veterans Purpose Social Group meets from 6-8 p.m. the first and third Thursday of each month at No Wrong Door. All veterans are welcome. A meal is provided. Info: 828-349-2151 or wncveteranspurpose.com. Location: 102 Thomas Heights Rd. Concert: Old Crow Medicine ShowThe Smoky Mountain Center for Performing Arts presents Old Crow Medicine Show at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 15. The Grammy Award-winning country band is known for their raucous blend of traditional folk, bluegrass, old-time country and Americana. Tickets and info: smokymountainarts.com. Location: 1028 Georgia Rd. Free English ClassJesus Zamora and friends are teaching a free English class on Tuesdays and Thursdays, beginning at 7:30 p.m. in the chapel at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Location: 33 Pine Ridge Dr. Christian Motorcyclist Association meetingThe Christian Motorcyclist Association chapter in Clayton, Georgia, meets the third Thursday of each month at Cupboard Cafe in Dillard. All are welcome. Come at 5:30 p.m. for food and fellowship, followed by the meeting at 6:30 p.m. Location: 7388 Hwy. 441 N, Dillard, GA. OCT 16-18Theater: 'Sherlock Holmes'The Peacock Performing Arts Center presents "Sherlock Holmes: The Final Adventure" Oct. 16 and Oct.17 at 7:30 p.m., and Oct. 18 at 2:30 p.m. In this thrilling mystery, Holmes appears to have reached the end of his career, but when one final case presents a danger that he simply cannot ignore, the detective is drawn back into action. Tickets and info: 828-389-2787 or thepeacocknc.org. Location: 301 Church St., Hayesville. SATURDAY, OCT. 17PumpkinFestThe Town of Franklin sponsors the 30th annual PumpkinFest from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., rain or shine. Compete in the World-Famous Pumpkin Roll. Let the kids (of all ages) and dogs participate in the Costume Parade and Contest. Don't miss out on nearly 120 vendors including mountain arts & crafts along with great food! Information: 828-524-2516. Ray family reunionThe descendants of John and Nancy Summer Ray and Levi and Melinda Deweese Ray will have a reunion on Oct. 17 from noon-3 p.m. at Iotla Baptist Church. Bring your favorite side dish or dessert to share. Food provided: chicken, ham and beverages, also cutlery, etc. Visit with relatives and meet new ones. Location: 1537 Iotla Church Rd. Story of UsDrs. Nyaga Mwaniki and Lois Petrovich-Mwaniki will talk about and share food from their Kenyan and Croatian heritage and history in a "Story of Us" program on Oct. 17 from 2:30-4:30 p.m. Presented by Western Carolina University and NAACP. Location: Macon County Public Library, 149 Siler Farm Rd. Drum CircleFranklin Drum Circle will be held Oct. 17 from 6-8 p.m. at the Macon County Public Library. People of all ages are invited to participate. Bring your hand drums and rhythm instruments (instruments will be available). If the weather is mild, the event will be held outdoors, so bring a lawn chair. Sponsored by the Arts Council of Macon County. The next circle will be Nov. 21. Free and open to the public Info: artscouncilofmcaon.org or arts4all@dnet.net. Location: 149 Siler Farm Rd. SUNDAY, OCT. 18 Concert: Lillian Pearson and Will PeeblesThe Brasstown Concert Association presents pianist and harpsichordist Lillian Pearson and bassoonist Will Peebles in an unusual and intriguing concert sure to delight audiences, Oct. 18 at 2 p.m. Info: brasstownconcert.org/events. Location: John C. Campbell Folk School, 1 Folk School Rd., Brasstown. MONDAY, OCT. 19Live music with the VagabondsThe Vagabonds play the first and third Monday of each month from 2-3 p.m. at the Macon County Public Library. They play old country, rock and pop. On the fourth Monday (Oct. 26) bring your instrument and join them for a jam session. Free and open to the public. Trivia NightOtto Community Club hosts Trivia Night the third Monday of each month. Come at 6 p.m. and get your snacks and your team organized. Game starts at 6:30. Limit 6 per team. $5 each donation goes to building maintenance fund. Location: 60 Firehouse Rd. Free GED ClassThe Literacy and Learning Center offers a free GED class on Mondays from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Dinner provided. No registration required. Info: 828-526-0863 or TheLiteracyandLearningCenter.org. Location: 675 S. 4th St., Highlands. TUESDAY, OCT. 20Tai Chi for beginnersA beginner-friendly class meets at 11 a.m. each Tuesday and Thursday at the Crawford Senior Center. Tai chi is effective for all ages and fitness levels, and you don't need to have arthritis to benefit. Location: 108 Wayah St. Republican Women's MeetingThe Macon County Republican Women's Club will meet Oct. 20 at Riverwalk Grille. Guest speaker will be Morgan Stewart, owner of "Macon Sense" and Stewart Communications based in Franklin. All Republican women are welcome to attend. Location: 57 Highlands Rd. Democratic Women's meetingThe Democratic Women of Macon County will hold their membership meeting on Oct. 20, at the Macon County Public Library, beginning at 5 p.m. for socializing; business meeting begins at 5:30 p.m. Location: 149 Siler Farm Rd. ESL ClassesThe Literacy & Learning Center offers free ESL (English as Second Language) classes each Tuesday and Thursday from 6-7 p.m. Dinner provided. No registration required. Info: 828-526-0863 or TheLiteracyandLearningCenter.org. Location: 675 S. 4th St., Highlands. WEDNESDAY, OCT. 21Bird WalkThe Franklin Bird Club will lead a Bird Walk along the Greenway on Oct. 21 beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the parking lot at the Macon County Public Library. Walks last about 2 1/2 hours and are weather dependent. The walks are free and open to the public. The last walk of the season will be Oct. 28 starting at the Big Bear parking lot, near the dog park. Financial webinar"Fighting Fraud: Protecting What Matters Most" will be the topic of an online webinar Oct. 21 at 4 p.m. This will be an interactive discovery on how to recognize money scam tactics, spot warning signs early and take practical steps to help protect yourself and your loved ones. You will be able to submit questions during the webinar through the Q&A widget. Sponsored by Certified Financial Planner with Edward Jones, Bill DeWandeler. Registration: tinyurl.com/44scj7dk. Silver StridersThe Silver Striders walking/hiking group meet each Wednesday. For time and location, call Kathy Ratcliff, 828-526-6480. BingoPlay bingo each Wednesday at the American Legion. Early bird begins 4:30 p.m. and regular at 5:30 p.m. Snack bar available. Location: 614 W. Main St. Citizenship classThe Literacy & Learning Center offers a free citizenship class each Wednesday from 5:30-7 p.m. Info: 828-526-0863 or TheLiteracyandLearningCenter.org. Location: 675 S. 4th St., Highlands. THURSDAY, OCT. 22Books & Bites: Eerie TravelsThe next Books & Bites will feature Mark Muncy and Kari Schultz of Eerie Travels. On Oct. 22, at 6 p.m. they will bring tales of the places and creatures that make the Dark Heart of Appalachia one of the eeriest places to be. Refreshments will be provided by the Friends of the Macon County Public Library. Location: Macon County Public Library, 149 Siler Farm Rd. Visually impaired support groupA support group for the visually impaired and their caregivers meets on the fourth Thursday of each month at 2 p.m. at the Crawford Senior Center. Info: 828-371-8701. Location: 108 Wayah St. Fall festivalChik-Fil-A will hold a Fall Festival Oct. 22 from 5-7 p.m. There will be a pumpkin patch, bounce house, face painting and Blake the Balloon Guy. Location: 1410 Siler Rd. FRIDAY, OCT. 23Pet Ghost crafternoonMake a spooky season pet at the October crafternoon on Oct. 23 from 2-4:30 p.m. These pet ghosts will be one of a kind, handmade by you, in a cute little mason jar decorated however you desire. You are welcome to bring your own projects, or just hang out with like-minded crafty folks. There will be some back up crafts on hand. Snacks provided, ages 12+ and adults. Location: Macon County Public Library, 149 Siler Farm Rd. SATURDAY, OCT. 24Holler Haunt 5KCommunity Care Clinic will host its first Holler Haunt 5K on Oct. 24 beginning at 10 a.m. from the Tassee Shelter on the Little Tennessee River Greenway. All ages are welcome. costumes are encouraged and there will be trick-or-treating at each of the aid stations along the course. Info: cccfranklin.org (Click on Events under the About Us menu tab.) Hike: Deep Gap to Whiterock Mountain The Nantahala Hiking Club will lead a hike of the Deep Gap to Whiterock Mountain section of the Bartram Trail on Oct. 24. Enjoy the breathtaking mountain views and a serene forest. Hiking distance: 4.5 miles. Rating: moderate. Elevation gain/loss: 900 feet. Meeting place: #1 Nails, 129 Main St., Highlands at 9:30 a.m. Round-trip driving distance: 17 miles, carpooling encouraged. You do not have be a member of the club to join the hike. Call hike leader Robin Lurie to reserve your spot, 954-632-7270. Bring water and your lunch. Dogs and kids 12+ welcome. Smoky Mountain StorytellersThe Smoky Mountain Storytellers will present fiction, nonfiction and poetry readings on Oct. 24 at Outdoor 76. Showtime is at 7 p.m. come at 6 for beers and books with City Lights Bookstore and book signings. Mark your calendar for the last shows of the year: Nov. 21 and Dec. 12. Location: 35 East Main St. Show: Amazing Bubble FactoryThe Amazing Bubble Factory's self-proclaimed 'Bubbleologists' will bring the amazing art of bubbles to life right in front of the audience's eyes. Showtime: 7 p.m. Oct. 24 at the Smoky Mountain Center for Performing Arts. Tickets and info: smokymountainarts.com. Location: 1028 Georgia Rd. Fundraiser: Bands & BrewsSpecial Liberty Project will hold their Bands & Brews fundraiser Oct. 24 from 1-6 p.m. at Lazy Hiker with live music, food trucks and cold craft brews. The laid-back fall celebration raises funds for healing retreats that serve veterans and God Star families. SUNDAY, NOV. 1 Vintage pop-up market A vintage pop-up market will be held on Nov. 1 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the gazebo on Main Street. Free admission. Vendors will offer unique vintage finds, antiques, handmade items, and so much more.

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