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While the world seems to be going to hell in a handbasket our little mountain towns are once again blooming into summer. Trees have leafed out, gardens are sown and growing, and summer residents are returning. One of my favorite things this time of year is the arrival of the young folks who staff the seasonal businesses. Raft guides, zip line operators, shuttle bus drivers, and summer wait staff come floating in on a fresh, new breeze. With shaggy hair, tattoos, flip flops, raggedy fun clothes, piercings, love beads (if that’s what they’re still called)– these young adults, and their happy dogs– remind Look Mom! I’ve been doing my job us that humanity, art, love, science, intelligence, and kindness continues to out in the field! I don’t think I can blossom outside of our tiny community be more dirty or more happy than at this very moment! snow globe. Heck- I practically yell out loud, “Yay! The hip young people are here, let the summer begin!” And so here we go, Summer 2022.

Many have asked about Maxine. She goes to an oncologist specialist in Knoxville next week to get a second opinion and treatment (?) options. At least 13yrs old, she’s had a pretty good run, made friends everywhere she goes, dug lots of holes, pranced in parades, and killed a fair amount of varmints. However, prednisone has turned her into a chunky, wire-haired Piranha on four furry legs.

Her appetite is so voracious she nearly took off my finger the other day jumping for a biscuit. I’ve had to stop letting kids (and non-dog people) give her treats. But that’s OK. With summer on its way, there’s no time like now to upgrade your outdoor living spaces, and Porch Life 365 Custom Enclosures is the answer. Turn your existing deck/porch into a 3-season oasis, build a new a screened-in porch or upgrade your existing screens to Better Vue, Solar or 2/20 No-See-Um. But that’s not all, Porch Life 365 offers many other services, so go check out their Ellijay show room, and welcome to the ‘Life is Always Better on the Porch’ life style.

What better way to get in touch with nature than going on a Benton MacKaye Trail Association (BMTA) hike? There are hikes for all levels of experience, group or solo, dog friendly hikes– and if you’re so inclined– trail maintenance days. Visit the BMTA website for info dates, and some very cool volunteer opportunities.

Around Back at Rocky’s Place is THE folk art go-to destination. Celebrating 20 years, Rocky’s Place is still one of north Georgia’s largest folk art galleries, boasting thousands of unique pieces and the largest collection of artwork by Cornbread in the universe! Open by appointment only, be sure put Rocky’s Place on the top of your list.

We have a few somewhat healthy, adulting Fourth of July Red, White, and Blue recipes. Plus, our extensive Calendar featuring- well- almost everything.

The upcoming August/September issue will feature our Fall Festivals and Fairs listings, and I know you don’t want to miss any of that fabulous information!

Maxine and I wish you Motther Nature’s healing, a quiet walk in the woods or a relaxing float down the river. And as always, just do the right thing.

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CONTENTS Spotlight, 7 Restaurant Shane’s Rib Shack Ellijay Looking for a Great Way to Cater Your Summer Event? Shane’s Has it Covered

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Benton MacKaye Trail Association, Our Local National Teasure, Welcomes You to Join the Fun

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Around Back at Rocky’s

Rocky’s Place Celebrates 20 Years As Dawsonville’s Ultimate Folk Art Gallery Destination

12 Porch Life 365 Custom Enclosures Bring the Outside in. Turn Your Porch into a Three Season Soothing Oasis

18 Celebrate the Red, White & Blue

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June & July Happenings So Much to Do. Arts, Festivals, Outdoor Adventures, Music, Theater, Breweries and Wineries!

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t’s no secret that there are gorgeous, scenic views around almost any bend in the north Georgia Mountains. Amazing vistas, towering and flowering trees, mountain-fed streams, cascading waterfalls and lovely wildflowers await those who choose to get out and experience nature’s wonder. Each season the Benton MacKaye Trail offers its own unique opportunity for hikers to enjoy the diverse scenery of the mountains. In winter there are many mild hiking days, and with the leaves gone from the trees, one can enjoy the wide-sweeping panoramas and spectacular longrange views. Spring and early summer are peak times to see an abundance of colorful wildflowers, rhododendrons and flowering trees. And only by hiking in the fall, can you witness up close and personal the vivid red, yellow and gold leaves that adorn the autumn trees.

But how do you learn about these places? The Benton MacKaye Trail Association (BMTA), founded in 1980 is here to help. Not only does the BMTA maintain the trails, offer trail guides and maps for those wanting to explore the BMT on their own, but organized hikes are available as well. The best way to optimize your experience and feel comfortable being in the woods is to hike the trails with other like-minded people. If you ever wanted to start exploring the beautiful mountains in this area, join one of the monthly group hikes. Most of the hikes are considered easy to moderate and upcoming hikes are listed on the website BMTA Activities Calendar page.

The BMT more closely follows Benton MacKaye’s original proposed routing for the southern portion of the Appalachian Trail and is

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considered a more natural and wild trail, with less foot traffic than the Appalachian Trail. On many sections of the trail, one may hike all day or even several days and never see another hiker. Those that hike the BMT say they like the more remote and primitive feel and the challenge of hiking in these conditions. That said, persons venturing out on remote sections of the trail should be experienced hikers and carry maps and trail guides describing the sections of the trail being traveled.

Regulations require that no blazes be allowed in the wilderness areas.

BMTA, a nonprofit 501c3 all-volunteer organization dedicated to the maintenance and preservation on the Benton MacKaye Trail. The members’ tireless efforts are not only appreciated by those that use the trail, but the Association has been endorsed by the National Park Service and three National Forests. Volunteers are always in high demand as the needed work is constant.

They have been fortunate to have Boy Scouts, Youth Conservation Corps, Trout Unlimited and other organizations supplement their member volunteers. With their help, the BMTA has been able to accelerate completion of many projects over the years.

As with most trail organizations, the BMTA is comprised of a volunteer group of trail maintainers and avid hikers who are dedicated to “leaving a footpath for generations to follow.”

Maintaining the trail to ensure that it is sustainable, ecologically sound and consistently in the best possible shape to accommodate those that seek to enjoy hiking its trails takes constant

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vigilance and hard work. The Association relies on the generosity of volunteers to keep the trails clear of fallen trees and other debris, rerouting trails as necessary and rebuilding sections of the trail as conditions dictate. If you are a hiker or outdoorsperson who would like to give something back to the wilderness resource, one of the best ways to contribute is by attending the monthly work trips. It’s not all work and can be very rewarding.

Another option is becoming a Section Maintainer by adopting a length of trail. This requires a higher level of commitment - approximately 12 hours work per year per mile. Yet another way is available to any who are willing to tackle high-priority items, such as large blowdowns, by joining the Quick-Response Crew.

Becoming a member, assisting with administrative needs, serving on the BMTA board of directors, and/or making a financial donation are all ways in which you can lend a hand. It’s easy to join and when you keep your membership current, you’re helping us maintain and improve the trail. Lastly, donations can be targeted specifically toward trail maintenance. The BMTA heartily welcomes your help. ACLM For more information about scheduled hikes and other events please visit: www.bmta.org or find them on Facebook: www.facebook.com/Benton-MacKaye-TrailAssociation WWW.ACLIVINGMAGAZINE.COM

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Rocky’s Place Celebrates 20 Years As Dawsonville’s Ultimate Folk Art Gallery Destination

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ounder and proprietor of Rocky’s Place, Tracey Burnette, can barely believe 20 years has flown by since she took the leap and turned an old mower shed into an art gallery in her backyard. At the time, she was a public school art teacher with a passion for throwing and collecting pottery. She had a vivid dream urging her to create the gallery one night, shortly after her beloved Pekingese of 13 years, Rocky, passed away.

Beginning with nothing more than a dream and a namesake, Tracey’s collection surpassed much more than a love of face jugs and she grew personal connections in the southern folk art community. Once she started buying paintings, she realized she’d have to expand, and the humble beginnings of one backyard gallery space quickly drove a need for two display spaces. Now, when visitors make touring appointments, she lovingly JUNE/JULY 2022

refers to the buildings as the “Appetizer,” full of smaller pieces and hand-made ornaments, and the larger space is the “Main Course,” where she houses mammoth works from the likes of folk art favorites, Cornbread, Mose Tolliver, and Howard Finster.

This Dawsonville gem is an immersive experience, and people come from all over to see one-of-a-kind finds from self-taught folk artists who remained faithful to the art genre by painting on cabinet doors with Georgia red clay or discounted house paint, usually opting to use their fingers over paint brushes.

In true folk art fashion, the paintings hang on 9’ metal center panels and a chain link fence inner wall of the gallery. Rocky’s Place currently houses different styles of folk and outsider art, including works from painters, potters, wood carvers, metal

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sculptors, and more. Within those styles, Tracey proudly displays over 250 artists.

After 20 years, Rocky’s Place is still one of North Georgia’s largest folk art galleries, boasting thousands of unique pieces and the largest collection of artwork by Cornbread in the universe!

If you find yourself headed that way, we highly recommend you make an appointment to visit Tracey and hear her first-hand account of folk art’s rich history in Georgia and beyond.

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While everyone has their own special reason for retreating into our beautiful north Georgia Mountains, whether it’s the kindness of the people, the relaxed pace of life or the charm of a quaint downtown square, the one thing we all share is an affinity for the awe-inspiring scenery that envelopes us. From the breathtaking views, the fresh mountain air, to the enchanting soundtrack of rushing rivers, the peace and serenity of the lakes, we all cherish our beautiful mountain homes because of the special connection it offers with nature.

And the folks at Porch Life 365 Custom Enclosures understand that the best way to embrace those precious surroundings is from a comfy rocker on your own porch!

Porch Life 365 Custom Enclosures truly believes that what makes your house a home, is the porch. It is the heart and soul of your home. This is where we start our day, watching the first few rays of sunshine peeking over the mountains, with the smell of a fresh brew wafting through the air. This is where we can spend countless hours, lost in a captivating novel or just drifting off with our furry pal at our side. This is where we make a symphony of laughter and cherished memories with our children and grandchildren. Here we watch the dazzling display of nature’s tapestry of color change with each passing season. We enjoy special moments with our loved ones here. We spend time peacefully with our own thoughts. We may even end the day on our porch, sipping a glass of wine from one of the many local wineries in the area.

With this belief in mind, the goal at Porch Life 365 is here to help each and every one of their clients get the most enjoyment and use out of their porches. The first thing they do when they meet with a new client is to JUNE/JULY 2022

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endeavor to understand clearly how he or she wants to use their porch areas. Is it to enjoy the views? Is it to increase the usable space in the home?

Is it for entertaining guests or primarily for personal use? Will the porch be used year-round or seasonally? Once they have a clear idea of their client’s vision in mind, they make suggestions for a variety of products and improvements that can help their clients turn their porches into their favorite room of the house.

Porch Life 365 offers a variety of specialty products designed to increase the comfort and enjoyment of ‘porch sitting.’ Their custom screen enclosures are enhanced by multiple options of screen choices. Better Vue Screens minimize the obstruction of those beautiful mountain views. Solar screens assist in blocking the heat and glare on porches that suffer from direct sun exposure. Specifically designed pet screens are for homeowners that are concerned with potential damage from pets and other animals. For a reliable line of defense against annoying and possibly dangerous insects, 20/20 No-See-Um Screens are a popular option.

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Their screen installation team is the very best at what they do! They have been installing screen enclosures for over 30 years and their experience, expertise and craftsmanship show through on every porch project they undertake. They pride themselves on keeping porches feeling as wide open and unobstructed as possible. And there simply isn’t any porch they can’t screen.

Do you absolutely love sitting on your porch, but hate dealing with all of the discomforts of the outdoors, like pollen, wind and inclement weather? The solution is a three-season enclosure installed with quality products that combine a fixed screen attachment with moving and removable vinyl window style panels. This enables the porch to be enjoyed almost year-round. It also keeps the porch clean and completely usable during the dreaded pollen season. With a three-season porch enclosure, your porch will be ready for enjoying at all times, without the constant need to clean the pollen, bugs and dirt away. With the assistance of a simple heating unit, your north Georgia Mountain porch can also be enjoyed almost year-round.

The folks at Porch Life 365 would love to have you stop by their showroom and see all the different products and solutions they offer for all of your porch enclosure needs. They are conveniently located right on Hwy 515, between Ellijay and Blue Ridge at 14224 GA-515 N, Ellijay, Ga 30536. Feel free to stop in and say, ‘Hello.’

Porch Life 365 is a local, family owned and operated business. Give them a call and let their family help your family turn your porch into your custom retreat. Because after all - life is always better on the porch! ACLM JUNE/JULY 2022

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Red White and Blue Recipes You Actually Want to Eat! Patriotic holidays bring out all the red white and blue food, for sure, but is that a good thing?

For anyone over the age of 8, red white and blue food with lots of artificial ingredients can be… well, horrifying.

So put down that grocery store cupcake right now!

Appalachian Country Living Magazine has collected a few real food recipes that even sophisticated American foodies will love.

Lemon Aïoli Potato Salad This creamy lemon aioli potato salad combines the classic dish with the fresh lemon-garlic flavor of a good aïoli.

Perfect addition side to your entree.

Ingredients 3 pounds small white, red, and blue potatoes Salt 1 cup mayonnaise Use vegan mayo, if needed, or strained Greek Yogurt 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 teaspoon zest 2 small cloves garlic, finely minced Salt and pepper, to taste 1/4 cup chopped red onion 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper 1/4 – 1/2 cup chopped flat leaf parsley Instructions Place the potatoes and 2 tablespoons of salt in a large pot of water. Bring the water to a boil, lower the heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes, just until potatoes are barely tender when pierced with a knife. Drain the

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potatoes, then place them back into the empty pot and cover with a clean, dry kitchen towel. Allow the potatoes to steam for 10 to 15 minutes.

In a small bowl mix together the mayonnaise, olive oil, lemon juice, zest, garlic, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Set aside.

Note: Blue potatoes tend to bleed a little, so if you want to keep the color contained, mix them with a little aioli separately, to coat, before incorporating with the remaining ingredients.

Quarter (or slice) steamed potatoes and place them into a large bowl, along with onion, bell pepper, and parsley. Top with aioli and gently fold together. Season with additional salt and pepper, if needed. Keep refrigerated until ready to serve.

Top with additional chopped red pepper and/or chopped parsley. https://theviewfromgreatisland.com

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Star-Spangled Mule

Chicken and Berry Pesto Pasta Salad

This Star-Spangled Mule is a classic Moscow Mule recipe with a twist, thanks to summer-fresh berries and a super special garnish. You don’t need special mugs to serve this cocktail, but we couldn’t resist these silver mugs. To add more sparkle, I skewered fruit onto these foil “fireworks” skewers. I created the watermelon stars using star cookie cutters.

This Chicken and Berry Pesto Pasta Salad is a flavorful and easy to make main dish salad. All the flavors of caprese salad, but using berries instead of tomatoes!

Ingredients 2 ounces vodka 4 ounces ginger beer 1/2 ounce lime juice 6-8 fresh berries Watermelon stars Sprig of mint, lime wedge, and fresh berries, Fireworks skewer Instructions In a Moscow mule mug or Collins glass, add the berries and lime juice.

Lightly mash with a spoon or a muddler.

Top with ice. Then pour in the vodka and ginger beer. Stir to combine.

Serve with a sprig of mint, lime wedge, fresh berries, watermelon stars and tinsel skewers. Be creative! https://inspiredbycharm.com

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Ingredients 2 cups dry shell shaped pasta, (use gluten-free if needed) 2 cooked boneless skinless chicken breasts, diced 2 cups baby spinach, chopped 1 cup strawberries, hulled and quartered 1 cup blackberries 1/2 cup mini fresh mozzarella balls, (ciliegine) Kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste 2 tablespoons pesto 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar 1 teaspoon honey Instructions Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Rinse under cold water and drain. Add the pasta to a large serving bowl.

Add the chicken, spinach, strawberries and blackberries to the pasta.

Season with salt and pepper and toss together gently.

In a small bowl whisk together the pesto, vinegar and honey. Pour over the pasta salad and toss together to coat. Taste for seasoning and serve. https://www.spoonfulofflavor.com

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Red White and Blue Mason Jar Salad

Cheesecake Stuffed Strawberries

Is there anything more bougie than a Red White and Blue Mason Jar Salad?? Perfect for Memorial Day and the Fourth of July! This Fruit and Feta Salad with Poppy seed Vinaigrette is a fun way to celebrate Summer while staying healthy.

Cheesecake stuffed strawberries are the perfect dessert recipe for an adult patriotic treat. Easy to make and no baking required. Go red white and blue!

Ingredients 2 cups spring mix lettuce 1 cup chopped strawberries 1/2 cup blueberries 1/2 cup feta cheese 4 tablespoons poppy seed dressing 2 mason jars Instructions To assemble your mason jars, start by pouring in 2 tablespoons poppy seed dressing.

Ingredients 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar 1 cup whipped topping, thawed 1/2 teaspoon almond extract 2 large strawberries, cut in half 36 blueberries Instructions Using an electric mixer, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.

With mixer on LOW, beat in whipped topping and almond extract.

Top with 1/2 cup strawberries, 1/4 cup feta, 1/4 cup blueberries, and finally 1 cup lettuce. Repeat with the second mason jar.

Place filling in a pastry bag fitted with a large star tip. And pipe filling on the cut side of each strawberry.

To eat, pour mason jar contents into a bowl and toss if necessary.

Gently press 3 blueberries into the filling on each strawberry.

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Refrigerate until ready to serve.

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READY, SET, GO…

HIT THE ROAD WITH FIDO!

WORDS: LISA LYLE WAGGONER & COLD NOSE COLLEGE

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Ahhhhhh- Vacation Time!

There’s Nothing That Beats Heading Out on Vacation With Our Dogs Beside Us It really matters not where we go, as long as the dogs are going too. Thankfully there are many dog friendly options for today’s dog-loving traveler, and the tri-state area of Georgia, North Carolina and Tennessee is no exception.

But while your bags are packed and ready to go, is Fido really ready to go with you? You want your favorite furry friend to be as happy and comfortable as you are when traveling. Here are a few things to consider before and during your excursion with Fido: Is your dog socialized well enough to enjoy new people, places and things? An under socialized dog can be fearful of new situations, only adding to the stress of being away from his familiar surroundings. If you know your dog is fussy with new people or unknown dogs, it’s best to leave him in the care of a dog sitter or reputable boarding kennel.

Is your dog comfortable riding in the car?

While most dogs are, I know many dogs who not only don’t like riding in the car, but are so stressed that they exhibit serious stress related behaviors (such as stress vomiting and stress diarrhea). If your dog doesn’t LOVE the car, then reconsider taking him with you.

Is your dog crate trained? This means not only will he go into his crate willingly, but does he sincerely enjoy it? For safety, traveling by car with your dog in a crate or a doggy seat belt (such as the Roadie from www.ruffrider.com) is recommended. Also, many hotels require your dog be crated if you’re not with your dog in the hotel room, so make sure Fido loves his crate!

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Is your dog comfortable being left alone?

Many dogs are fine in new surroundings when they’re with their beloved humans, but not so much when they’re left alone and may whine and/or bark continually while you’re away.

Does your dog have good manners in public and in new places? Do you have nice focus and attention from your dog when in unknown surroundings? In the midst of a variety of new distractions, it’s harder for a dog to respond to known cues. It takes practice in new situations for the dog to become proficient. A reliable, rocket recall is also needed if you plan to have any off leash fun with your dog while hiking.

See: http://tinyurl.com/rocketrecall If your answer is Yes to these questions, then go for it! You’re ready to have some vacation fun with your furry friend and there are plenty of activities to enjoy here in the Southern Appalachian Mountains. If action is what you’re seeking, then find a regional dock diving event.

Dixie Dock Dogs is a good place to start: www.dixiedockdogs.com.

Dock diving is easy to understand and wildly fun to watch. The participating dog jumps off an elevated diving dock into a portable pool and the dog with the measurements for the longest and highest jumps is the winner. My own girl, Willow, a 2 year old Australian Shepherd (gone too soon), and I competed in the sport. I like to think she’s rockin’ the dock above.

One of the many things I love about the sport is that anyone can enter. That means YOU! Have a dog who loves water? Then show up and enjoy the fun. Some of the best dock diving dogs in the country live in North Georgia so you’re certain to see some big jumps! Here’s a taste of some of our fun back in 2014: http://tinyurl.com/cohuttadockdiving

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If you’d rather take a slow stroll through nature, then you can enjoy hiking any number of trails in a nearby national forest. Pick a trail with a waterfall, a view, a meadow or a lake. You have easy access to the Chattahoochee National Forest, the Cohutta Wilderness Area and the Nantahala National Forest, each with thousands of acres to explore.

Where to stay? Access www.bringfido.com or www.gopetfriendly.com websites that provide easy access to pet friendly accommodations, hotels, vacation rentals, cabins, B&B’s, campgrounds, and beaches. Don’t forget to check with the local Chamber of Commerce in the town you’re visiting for pet-friendly options. Please do remember that where ever you go, check out the local dog policies. Other things to do: confirm your dogs’ vaccinations are up to date and have a copy with you; obtain a temporary I.D. tag where you can list your temporary address/ phone; keep plenty of bottled water and a portable bowl handy, along with doggie waste bags, a towel, any medications, a brush and, of course a leash. And to insure that Fido is comfortable at night, also take his favorite bed so he’ll sleep as soundly as you do while away from home.

Happy Traveling! ACLM

Lisa Lyle Waggoner, founder of Cold Nose College is a faculty member at the Victoria Stilwell Academy for Dog Training & Behavior. She holds several certifications including CPDT-KA, PMCT 2, CSAT and is a recognized contributing writer to many print and digital publications. Sadly her HEART dog Willow is no longer with us.

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INSIDE Welcome to our Calendar!

Due to COVID-19 many events may have vaccination or mask requirements.

While every attempt has been made to provide accurate event listings, we urge you to confirm the information provided before making travel plans. With that said, come and seeall that the southern Appalachians has to offer!

ARTS 1st & 3rd Tuesdays Every Month Plein Air Painters of Hiawassee Hiawasee, GA. Meet at ArtWorks and leave at 2pm for a local scenic spot to spend a fun afternoon painting with other artists. All media welcome.

Bring supplies and equipment you can carry. Some walking on uneven ground may be required. Remember to bring some water and a hat. During winter months, we paint as long as afternoon temperature is at least 50 degrees.

2pm-5pm ArtWorks Gallery & Gifts, 232B Chatuge Way, Hiawassee, GA. www.artworksgalleryga.com or 706896-0932.

3rd Wednesdays Every Month Quilt Guild Jasper, GA. Out on a Limb Quilt Guild meets the 3rd Wednesday of each month 1pm – 3pm. Pickens County Community Center, Camp Road, Jasper, GA. 30143. Info: Cathy Vickers (678) 452-2155.

4/8 thru 5/21 Nature’s Generosity: The Photography of Mike Ramy Blue Ridge, GA. Engage in the exquisite detail and compositional skills of wildlife and nature photographer, Mike Ramy during his exhibit, “Nature’s Generosity,” at the Art Center. Join us for the opening reception on April 8th from 5-7pm. Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Center, Website: www.blueridgearts.net, Email: BlueRidgeArts@ gmail.com, Phone: 706-632-2144.

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ARTS | DINING & DANCE | EVENTS & SHOWS | MUSIC | THEATER

4/8 thru 6/25 2nd Quarter Artist in Residence: M. Camille Day Blue Ridge, GA. GA. Come see the world through the paintings of the amazingly talented Camille Day during her artist-in-residence exhibit, “People & Places: The Art of Travel.”

Opening reception is April 8, 5-7pm.

Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Center, Website: www.blueridgearts.net, Email: BlueRidgeArts@gmail.com, Phone: 706-632-2144.

5/27 thru 7/9 Community Quilt & Fiber Arts Exhibit Blue Ridge, GA.Celebrate our heritage with the age-old artistic craft of quilting and the beauty of the fiber arts.

The Art Center will be adorned in colorful fabric, woven with care, skill and hand-made flare. Featuring traditional and non-traditional quilts, and an array of fiber arts. Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Center, Website: www.blueridgearts. net, Email: BlueRidgeArts@gmail.com, Phone: 706-632-2144.

6/14 thru 7/1 Summer Youth Art Camps Blue Ridge, GA. Sign up your young emerging artists for a creative summer with our Summer Youth Art Camp. We offer three weeks of full-day camp with a multitude of art classes such as clay, painting, and much more. Sign your child up for a week or all three weeks and let their imagination soar. 10am – 4pm. Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Center, Website: www.blueridgearts. net, Email: BlueRidgeArts@gmail.com, Phone: 706-632-2144.

6/18 Sunshine Arts & Crafts Market Blairsville, GA. An “ inside out” event of approximately 35 artisans, some cloistered inside the dining area of the college and the rest interspersed outdoor in the covered patio area. FREE! 10am-4pm. North Georgia Technical College, 121 Meeks Avenue, Blairsville, GA. Info: Email: pts119@tds.net

EVENTS Ongoing Mondays Bingo (or Raft Guide Trivia) at Buck Bald Brewing Copperhill, TN. Win cool prizes and have some fun. Starts at 6m. Free!

Buck Bald Brewing, 160 Ocoee Street, Copperhill, TN 37317. Info: 706.431.7141 or https://buckbaldbrewing.com

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2nd, 4th, and 5th Mondays Twirlers Square Dancing Jasper, GA. Twirlers dance the 2nd, 4th, and 5th Mondays of the month at 7pm (lessons at 6pm). Bent Tree Club Tamarack, Jasper, GA. Info: 770-8932629.

Thursdays Trivia w/ Lauren Blue Ridge, GA.. Misty Mountain Hops.

7-9pm. Misty Mountain Hops, 3300 East 1st Street, Blue Ridge, GA. Info: Misty Mountain Hops, 3300 East 1st Street, Blue Ridge, GA. Info: https:// mistymtnhops.com or 706-946-8620 Tuesdays Trivia at Lucky’s Blairsville, GA. Prizes and great food!

7-9pm. Lucky’s Taqueria & Cantina, 17 Merchants Walk, Blairsville, GA 30512.

Info: : https://www.luckystacoshop. com/ or 706-487-4231.

Ongoing Wednesdays Cast-Off Pet Rescue Bingo Blairsville, GA. Would you like to save dogs and cats and win money? Join us for Bingo! The Jackpot depends on YOU! If we at have least 60 players, jackpot will be $600.00. At least 80 players, jackpot will be $800.00.

At least 100 players, jackpot will be $1,000.00!!! Doors 6 pm, games 7pm.

Blairsville Civic Center, 165 Wellborn Street, Blairsville, GA. 30512. For info: www.castoffpetrescue.org or call (706) 487-4539.

Ongoing Wednesdays Team Trivia at Hoppy Trout Andrews, NC. Four rounds of trivia.

Each round has a different category with 10 questions. Prizes are a $5 gift card for each of the first three rounds and a $20 gift card for the overall winning team at the end. 6:30pm. Free!

Hoppy Trout Brewing Company 911 Main St. Andrews, NC 28901. Info: www.hoppytroutbrewing.com or 828835-2111 Ongoing Thursdays Trivia at Copperhill Brewery Copperhill, TN. Gift certificates for first thru 3rd place winners. Starts 6pm SHARP. Copperhill Brewery, 105 Ocoee St, Copperhill, TN 37317. Info: (423) 548-3030 or copperhillbrewery.com First Thursdays Shop Late Thursdays Blairsville, GA. Downtown Blairsville businesses will be open additional hours from 5pm - 8pm and featuring deals, discounts and other offers!

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First Thursday of the month! Look for businesses with a red balloon! Info: www.visitblairsvillega.com or 877.

745.5789.

Ongoing Thursdays Dart Tournament and Open Jam Session Murphy, NC. Darts- 5pm. Jam- 5pm – 7pm. The Daily Grind And Wine, 46 Valley River Ave Murphy, NC 28906.

Info: (828) 835-7322 or http://thedailygrindandwine.com/ Ongoing Fridays Hiawassee Night Market Hiawassee, GA. Open-air night artist & artisan market: fresh produce, food trucks, games, and live music.

The monthly destination for outdoor dining, shopping, and entertainment.

5pm- 10pm. Town Square at 19 S. Main Street, Hiawassee GA. http:// hiawasseega.gov First Fridays Block Party Canton, GA. Join us every First Friday May through October, from 6 to 9 pm in Downtown Canton. We’ll have live music, food and extended hours of shopping. Free and open to everyone! Info: facebook.com/ CantonGAFirstFriday.

2nd Fridy Each Month Fantastic Finds Friday Blairsville, GA. Come to Merchants Walk for great deals all day. Save, stay and enjoy! 7:30am- 8pm. Hours vary between merchants. Info: www.visitblairsvillega.com or 877. 745.5789.

Ongoing 2nd Saturdays Saturdays at Riverwalk McCaysville, GA. Shop * Eat * Play * Late. Most stores open late on the 2nd Saturday of each month this summer.

Fun Shopping * Free Gifts * Special Offers. Eat dinner at Burra Burra on the River or Twisted Tomato, browse the unique Shops & Boutiques, and enjoy live music at TOONEYS Music Venue.

Riverwalk Shops, 100 Blue Ridge Drive, McCaysville, GA 30555.

6/2 PEAKS: Tips and Strategies for Buying and Selling Automobiles Blue Ridge, GA. Listen to the best in business to discover ethical—and successful opportunities in the Automobile business. Learn how to avoid pitfalls, to detect warning clues, and how to become a winner when selling or purchasing a new vehicle. Ages 55+.

Session by Jim Eippert. 10:30- 11:45.

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6/11 & 7/9 Second Saturdays Jasper, GA. Featuring Live Music!

Family Fun! Food! Bring a lawn chair!

4pm – 9pm. Free! Downtown Jasper.

6/2 PEAKS: Sick Houses Blue Ridge, GA. Explore common environmental factors impacting both new and older homes. Health issues resulting from sick homes and tight homes will be discussed. Learn ideas for management, remediation and removal of environmental factors to promote a healthier home. Ages 55+.

Session by: Harold Mullins. 1- 2:30pm.

Free, lunch at Noon included! UNG Blue Ridge Campus 56 Nighthawk Drive, Blue Ridge, GA. Info: PEAKS Program Coordinator 706-946-5476, peaks@ ung.edu, https://www.facebook.com/ PEAKSProgram

6/25 Garden in the Park Canton, GA. Featuring homegrown and handmade art, food, music, flowers, plants, recycling and more! 10am – 5pm. Free! If you are interested in becoming a vendor or general info: www.cantonga.gov/gardeninthepark

6/3 Growing a Moss Garden Blairsville, GA. Ann Marten (aka Mossin’ Annie) will be visiting GMREC to share her expertise and enthusiasm for gardening successfully with mosses. Registration is required and will open up approximately 30 days before the event date. Free! 9 – 11:30am.

GMREC campus, 195 Georgia Mtn Exprmnt Sta, 5928 30512, Hollow Hill Rd, Blairsville, GA. Info: Becky Griffin at beckygri@uga.edu.

6/7 & 7/12 Pints & Pearls Copperhill, TN. We are a needlework and fiber group for folks to socialize and have a great beer or two. Bring your project and come hang at Buck Bald Brewing with us. Second Tuesday of each month. Come anytime starting at 3. We are putting the craft into craft beer. All skill levels welcome - some instruction may be available. 4 - 8pm Free! 160 Ocoee Street, Copperhill, TN 37317. Info: 706.431.7141 or https:// buckbaldbrewing.com 6/4 & 7/2 Monthly Blairsville Cruisers Cruiz-in Car Show Blairsville, GA. 3pm – 7pm. Union County Farmers Market. Info: http:// BlairsvilleCruisers.com, Richard Couture, President @ couturesgallery@ yahoo.com cell: 706-400-1036 6/11 Car, Truck, And Tractor Show Blairsville, GA. Union County FFA Alumni hosts a car, truck and tractor show. Registration is 9:00 am to 10:30 am day of event. Show: 11 am to 3 pm.

Entry fee $20 per vehicle. Vendors and small businesses welcome, $25 fee Free! Donations accepted. 9am – 3pm.

Union County Agriscience Center, 22 Lovell Drive, Blairsville, GA. Info: karittenhouse@ucschools.org

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6/25 & 7/30 Tractor Supply Farm And Craft Sale Blairsville, GA. Come on out for our monthly farm and Craft sale the last Saturday of every month. Lots of great local artists and farms. We always have a wide variety of jams, jellies, candles, childrens books, dog collars and so much more. Come support local! FREE! Blairsville Tractor Supply. Info: 706897-7096 6/25 & 7/30 Cars and Coffee Cruise-In Ellijay, GA. North Georgia’s monthly meet of auto and motorcycle enthusiasts. Held in beautiful Ellijay, Ga on the last Saturday of each month.

Bring your everything on wheels and enjoy free coffee and donuts. 50/50 raffle and great conversation. 8am -11am. Riverside Pavillion on Main Street, ELLIJAY, GA 30540. Contact Information: Michael Johnson 843814-3774 (p) mhjfedex@aol.com 6/30 4th Annual Fido’s Freedom Celebration!

Blue Ridge, GA. Music by Double Play, 50/50 Raffle, Silent Auction, Freedom For Fido’s mission is to fence-in yards, at no cost, for low-income families, freeing their dogs from life on a chain. $50.00. 5pm – 9pm. Inola Blue Ridge, 9265 Blue Ridge Drive, Blue Ridge, GA. Info: https://freedomforfido.com

FESTIVALS 6/2 thru 6/4 49th Annual Helen to the Atlantic Hot Air Balloon Race & Festival Helen, GA. The South’s oldest balloon event will begin with a mass ascension of 30 colorful hot air balloons. Balloonists compete in local events Thursday evening beginning around 6pm thru Saturday. Local flying events will take place also on Friday and Saturday. The balloons will fly around 7:30am and 6:00pm each day (weather permitting). Many opportunities available to the public; assisting with the inflations, being a part of a chase crew, taking a tethered ride in a balloon or a champagne flight over the mountains. For more information: Race Headquarters at 706-878-2271 to schedule a balloon flight. www.helenballoon.com.

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6/2 thru 6/4 Annual Blairsville Scottish Festival & Highland Games Blairsville, GA. Highland dancers, Scottish athletes, family clans, bagpipes and drums and traditional musicians come to celebrate their heritage. Even if you don’t know your family’s heritage or have little or no Scottish ties come experience Scotland without the need of a passport. Starts9 am each day. The opening ceremony with the massed bands and parade of tartans at 12 noon on Saturday. $20, kids under 10, free. Meeks Park on Highway 515. Visit: www.

BlairsvilleScottishFestival.com. Contact Information: 706-745-2161 or email: BSFHG1@yahoo.com.

nestled along the shady banks of Butternut Creek at the beautiful Meeks Park. The Butternut Creek Festival is one of the finest juried arts and crafts shows in the southeast. Showcasing the work of 65 hand selected artists and craftsmen in categories from basketry, fine art, fabric art, and decorative painting, to glass, jewelry, metal working, photography, pottery, scrimshaw, and woodturning. Enjoy live music, demonstrations and great food.

Free! Np pets please. Meeks Park: 11 Pool Lane, Blairsville, GA. on the South side of Hwy 76/515, just 0.7 miles west of the Hwy 19/129 traffic light.

For more info contact High Country Artisans: 706-781-1221 or visit www. butternutcreekfestival.com

6/24 thru 6/26 37th Annual British in the Blue Ridge Hiawassee, GA. This is the premier British motorcycle rally in the southeastern United States, held every year since 1985. Lots of fun and activities for all, including a poker run and other mountain rides on the best motorcycle roads in Georgia, a British motorcycle show featuring vintage and new British motorcycles, field events, vendors, comradery and camping. All makes and models of motorcycles are welcome! RV hookups and campsites are available. Sponsored by the Greater Atlanta British Motorcycle Association.

Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds, Hiawassee, GA. Visit www.gabma.us or www.georgiamountainfairgrounds.com

7/27 thru 7/30 Annual Mountain Moonshine Cruiz-In

6/25 - 6/26 Annual Made in Georgia Festival Blairsville, GA. Shop over 75 vendors offering a wide variety of products made, grown, brewed, harvested, stitched, crafted, or inspired by Georgia. Sample gourmet food and treats from some of Georgia’s top chefs. Shop for fashion accessories, custom home decor, health and beauty products - all while learning about Georgia’s history. Bring your family and friends and spend the day or weekend! Vendors include: Pottery, Paintings, Olive Oil, Pecans, Chocolate, Dog Products, Wreaths, Cloth, Log furniture, Teddy Bears, Mushrooms, Plants, Jewelry, Sugared Peppers, Cheese Straws, Cocktail Shrubs, Woodwork, Soap, Dips/Mixes, Teas, BBQ Sauce, Hot Sauce, Jellies, Beef Jerky, Candles, Honey, Pickles, Jelly, Syrup, Home Décor and more! Come hungry and buy local! Admission $5, or both days for $7, children 14 and under free. Saturday 10am - 5pm, Sunday 11am – 4pm. Towns County Rec Center, 150 Foster Park Rd. Young Harris, GA 30546. For info visit www. golakechatuge.com or call Crystal 706896-4966.

7/16 - 7/18 23rd Annual Butternut Creek Festival Celebrate and enjoy the Arts of this Mountain Region! A family event

Come join us for the Georgia Mountain Moonshine Cruiz-In. Enjoy three fun filled days of good ole mountain fun. Fantastic venue, swap meet, cruises ,live music, real moonshine still in the works, mountain crafts, and plenty of hot classic cars, trucks, bikes, rat rods and more! Event site is at the Dalton Trade Center in beautiful Dalton GA. Northwest Georgia Trade & Convention Center 2211 Dug Gap Battle Road, Dalton, Georgia 30720.

Contact us: 662- 587- 9572 or www.gammoonshinecruizin.com 8/19 thru 8/27 71st Annual Georgia Mountain Fair

Hiawassee, GA. Thousands of visitors from across the region have experienced the excitement and nostalgia that this event has to offer. With first class musical performances, arts & crafts, fun carnival rides, and Georgia’s rich history and culture, the Fair provides something for every member of the family. Featuring the Banana Derby with Monkey jockeys racing on their trusty canines. The Dominguez family Globe of Death is an extremely fast, death-defying act to excite the whole crowd! Topnotch musical performances, “Old Ways Demonstrations and a Pioneer Village! Free parking. Children under 12, free. Georgia Mountain Fair, Inc. P.O. Box 444, Hiawassee, GA 30546.

View entire Fair schedule at www. georgiamountainfairgrounds.com For more info Phone: (706) 896-4191.

FOURTH OF JULY 7/2 Union County Fourth of July Boat Parade Blairsville, GA. TThe annual Union County Fourth of July Boat Parade will take place again at Lake Nottely Marina. Boats can be decorated in any theme they wish. Several creative boats are presented trophies,

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Boats should line up at Lake Nottely Marina beginning around 11:00a.m.

- 11:30a.m. Boats will pass in review beginning at 11:30a.m., then trophies will be awarded. There is no charge to participate in the parade. Visitors can view the parade from areas around Nottely Marina. Info: (706) 745-5789 7/2 Copper Basin Fireworks McCaysville, GA, Copperhill, TN. The skies over the twin cities of McCaysville, Ga and Copperhill, TN will be lit up on Saturday night. Anywhere downtown is a great viewing area!

7/2 BRSR- Fireworks Special Train Blue Ridge, GA. The train will depart Blue Ridge at 7:00 pm to enjoy the great Copper Basin Fireworks display just after dark and then return to Blue Ridge by 11:00pm. Bring your lawn chair and sit outside the train to view the fireworks! Activities in downtown McCaysville/Copperhill when you arrive. Lots of vendors for food and things to do for the kids until the fireworks start. Blue Ridge Scenic Railway, 241 Depot Street, Blue Ridge GA. Tickets and info: brscenic.com

SUMMER? Hiawassee Pro Rodeo Happy Together Tour 2022 May 27th-May 29th

The Best bucking horses & bulls!

June 4th | 7-11pm Soundtrack of the 60’s and 70’s

Vintage Vixens & July 4th Mark Chesnutt & Tracy Byrd August 20th | 7pm Fireworks July 4th | 9:45pm

The best honky-tonk music!

Georgia Mountain Fair August 19th -August 27th

Arts & Crafts ~ Music ~ Carnival Rides ~ Fair Food Unique Attractions & Family Fun!

Camping ~ Concerts ~ Events GeorgiaMountainFairgrounds.com

Hiawassee, GA | 706-896-4191

7/4 Fireworks over Lake Chatuge!

Hiawassee, GA. The prettiest place to watch fireworks on the 4th is at the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds!

Family friendly and plenty of room for everyone to spread out and enjoy.

Bring your American Pride and let’s celebrate America’s Birthday! Vintage Vixens will be performing their groovy tunes from 6pm-8pm. The all female band performs covers of some of the biggest hits from the 60’s & 70’s. Then following the performance watch as beautiful fireworks light up the night sky! Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds, 1311 Music Hall Rd., Hiawassee, GA 30546. Info & Tickets: (706) 896-4191 or https://georgiamountainfairgrounds. com/ 7/4 Independenca Day at Vogel State Park Blairsville, GA. Enjoy family fun events like the Pedal Boat Race, Sandcastle Competition, and the 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run & Walk. We will have classic field games such as Egg Toss, Sack Racing, and the popular Greased Pole Climbing. Show off your creative skills and make your bike stand out in the Bike Parade Decorating Contest.

Campers can enter the Cottage and Campsite Decorating Contest for a chance to win free nights of camping.

7/4 Fireworks over Lake Blue Ridge!

Blue Ridge, GA. Fireworks begin at dusk. There are several places for viewing: Morganton Point Recreation Area, From a boat in Lake Blue Ridge near the Lake Blue Ridge Dam, The Lake Blue Ridge Marina, Lake Blue Ridge Dam, as well as adjacent areas by the “tower in the lake”.

7/4 Fireworks at Meeks Park!

Blairsville, GA. Watch the skies over Meeks Park light up with an explosion of color! Enjoy bounce houses, face painting, food, and fun for all ages.

The party will also extend across the road to the North Georgia Tech campus with several food trucks

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of your favorites - boiled peanuts, cotton candy, pork rinds, kettle corn, lemonade. 7:30-10pm. Meeks Park, 11 Pool Lane, Blairsville GA 30512 7/4 thru 7/5 Miner’s Homecoming Ducktown, TN. Miners Homecoming is an annual event presented by the City of Ducktown along with others.

It combines traditional 4th of July activities (fireworks 7/4 at 9:30) with events honoring the heritage of copper mining and the related industries.

The venues shift around the town throughout the two days. These range from music, parades, games, reunions and fireworks. Food is available from local organizations and vendors over the two days. For info contact the City of Ducktown: 423-496-3546.

KIDS OF ALL AGES Ongoing Wednesdays Themed Storytime & Crafts Jasper, GA. Join Miss Crystal at Pickens County Recreation Department in classroom one for Storytime! We’ll have themed stories and a themed craft! Children must be accompanied by an adult. To sign up for this event, call 706-692-5411 or visit calendarwiz.com/sequoyahreglib. Pickens County Recreation Department, 1329 Camp Road, Jasper, GA Second Saturdays Children’s Story Time Blairsville, GA. Bring your little ones, ages 3-10, to our monthly Storytime at Book Bound Bookstore Every second Saturday children will enjoy a different story, a craft, and a drawing to win a free book! Story starts @ 1PM with craft to follow! Free! Book Bound Bookstore, 35 Blue Ridge St., Blairsville, GA 30512. Info: 706-8974198 or http://Bookboundbooks.com 6/1 thru 7/29 Gladiator Sports Summer Camp Ellijay, GA. Focus on ensuring each child has a tremendous summer. This camp is for ages 5 & up! Ages 3&4 can attend half days with us. Before and

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Full Days: $50 per Day (9am-4pm), Half Days: $30 per Day (9am-12:30pm or 12:30pm-4:00pm). Full Week: $210 (Full Days); $120 (Half Days). Gladiator Sports 449 Industrial Blvd Suite 260 Ellijay GA. Info: http://www.gagladiator. com. 706-698-2433.

6/13 thru 6/17 Summer Drama Camp - Willy Wonka aka Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Ellijay, GA. Students (divided into three age groups) will build props, learn style and lines, decorate the set and develop costumes, all while having fun with other kids in the same adventure.

Lunches and a snack will be served daily. Two performances will be held on Saturday June 18th. Camp: 9am -3pm. $125. Scholarships are available. Call the office for an application.

706.635.5605. George Link, Jr. Gilmer Arts Playhouse, 135 Dalton St. Ellijay, GA 30540. Info: www.gilmerarts.com or 706-635-5605 6/11 Family Fun Festival Jasper, GA. Hosted by Good Samaritan Health & Wellness Center to celebrate the 20th Anniversary. Bounce houses, games, prizes, face painting, food, music, BINGO, and so much more! 11am – 5pm. Free! Lee Newton Park, Veterans Memorial Blvd., Stegall Drive, Jasper, GA. Info: https://www.goodsamhwc. org/, (706) 253-4673 6/10 & 6/17 Wildest Weather in the Solar System Young Harris, GA. Join us on a spectacular journey to witness the most beautiful, powerful, and mysterious weather phenomena in the solar system. You’ll fly through the thick atmosphere of Venus, magnetic storms on the sun, liquid methane showers on Titan, and a 400-year-old hurricane whirling at hundreds of miles per hour on Jupiter. From a storm with the power of a 100-megaton hydrogen bomb, to a dust storm that can engulf an entire planet, you’ll be glad you live on Earth! Tickets: $5 online or at the door. O. Wayne .Rollins Planetarium, Young Harris College Campus, 1 College Street, Young Harris, GA 30582. Tickets & Info: http://yhc.edu/ planetarium or (706)379-5195.

OUTDOORS Monthly Benton McKaye Trail Association Hikes BMTA normally schedules four or five hikes per month, some “leisure” hikes that are shorter and easier and some 5 to 8 miles and of moderate difficulty.

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not all, of our hikes are “dog friendly.”

Although more hikes are in Georgia than the other states, you will find hikes in all three BMT states: Georgia, North Carolina, and Tennessee.

Thursdays Fun Runs at The Riverwalk McCaysville, GA.Walk, jog, or run with us every Thursday at 5:30pm .. then stick around to unwind with a craft beer or fine wine. Meet by the steel bridge. Location: Riverwalk Shops ~ Burra Burra, 100 Blue Ridge Drive, McCaysville, GA 30555. Info:www. riverwalkshops.com First Saturdays Yoga in the Park Ellijay, GA. A yoga class will be held at Harrison Park the first Saturday of the month at 9:00 a.m. through September.

Suggested donation of $10.00. Bring a towel or mat. Follow our Facebook page - Harrison Park Ellijay for more information.

6/1 thru 6/10 30th Annual John Davis Golf Classic Jasper, GA. Sponsorship opportunities available. 11am. Bent Tree Golf Course, 40 Little Pine Mtn. Road, Jasper, GA. Info: PHONE 770-893-2626 6/6 – 6/10 Angler Appreciation Days at Rock Creek Suches, GA. Georgia FREE Fishing Day! The entire length of Rock Creek will be heavily stocked (not just the section at the Hatchery). The stocked fish will include fish that have been tagged.

Prizes for Tagged Fish - To claim prize, must bring original, undamaged, legible tag to the hatchery office. If you catch a tagged fish, remove the tag and return the tag to the Hatchery the following week to collect a prize. RAIN OR SHINE! Bring fishing gear and bait.

8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Chattahoochee Forest National Fish Hatchery, 4730 Rock Creek Road, Suches, GA 30572.

Info: https://www.fws.gov/fishhatchery/chattahoochee-forest, 706838-4723

MUSIC Every Evening Bell Music from the Tower 7:00pm – 7:30pm. At the Historic Courthouse on the Square in Downtown Blairsville, GA. Free! Contact (706) 745-5493 or www.unioncountyhistory.org Mondays Live Music at Lucky’s Blairsville, GA. Featuring local artists every Monday from 7-10pm. Lucky’s Taqueria & Cantina, 17 Merchants Walk, Blairsville, GA 30512. Info: https://www.luckystacoshop.com/ or 706-487-4231.

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7-10pm. Lucky’s Taqueria & Cantina, 17 Merchants Walk, Blairsville, GA 30512. Info: : https://www.luckystacoshop.com/ or 706-487-4231.

Thursdays Pickin’ in Horseshoe Bend Park McCaysville, GA. Every Thursday, 6:00 PM to dusk, May - Sept. Live music jams & pickin’ on the banks of the Toccoa River. Free Admission. Park is wheelchair accessible. 6PM to 8PM. Free! Horseshoe Bend Park, 1156 River Road, McCaysville, GA 30559. Info: 706-946-1130.

Thursdays thru Saturdays Live Music at Tooney’s McCaysville, GA. Enjoy live music, drink an ice-cold craft beer, and enjoy the night scene by the river. Tooneys Music Venue, 100 Blue Ridge Drive, McCaysville, GA 30555. Info: https:// www.tooneys.com/ or 828-347-1370.

Fridays Live Music at the Marina Lake Blue Ridge, GA. Free! 6pm-9pm.

Boat Dock Bar & Grill at Lake Blue Ridge Marina, 335 Marina Dr.. Info: https://lakeblueridgemarina.com/boatdock-bar-grill, (706) 632-2618 Fridays Concert Series at the Old Courthouse Blairsville, GA. Free! 7pm. Old Historic Courthouse, 1 Town Square, Blairsville GA. For info: Union County Historical Society 706-745-5493 or www.unioncountyhistory.org/ Fridays Guitars & Grapes Live Music Series Blairsville, GA. We are featuring some of the best local musicians to play in every Friday night on our patio from Bring a friend, grab a glass of wine, and enjoy a variety of music including Indie Folk, Country, Americana Folk, and more. Free! 4:00pm - 8:00pm.

Paradise Hills Resort, Winery & Spa, 366 Paradise Rd., Blairsville, GA 30512. Info: www.paradisehillsvineyard.com or 706-745-7483.

Fridays Live Music Andrews, NC. Snowbird Mountain Brewery and enjoy live music paired with Terry’s craft beer selection. Local talent! Free. 4pm-7pm. 378 Locust Street, Andrews, NC 28901. Info: https://www.snowbirdmountainsbrewery.com/ or 678-410-3035 Fridays Summer Concert Series on the Square Hayesville, NC. Bring a chair and enjoy a drink from Nocturnal and dinner from the food truck of the night while you enjoy this year’s lineup! We look forward to seeing you!

Fridays & Saturdays Live Music at Misty Mountain Hops Blue Ridge, GA. 6- 9pm. Misty Mountain Hops, 3300 East 1st Street, Blue Ridge, GA 30513. Info: 706-9468620 Fridays & Saturdays Live Music at the Reece Farm & Heritage Center Blairsville, GA. Small venue concerts will be held behind the welcome center on the stage beside the creek or at the pavilion. Free, donations accepted. 1pm- 3pm. Reece Farm and Heritage Center, 8552 Gainesville Hwy, Blairsville, GA 30512. Info: Web: http:// www.unioncountyga.gov/reecefarm/ Email: bhrfarm@uniongov.com Phone: (706) 745-2034 Fridays & Saturdays Live Music at Murphy’s Chophouse Murphy, NC. Murphy’s Chophouse, 130 Valley River Ave, Murphy, NC 28906.

Info: http://www.murphyschophouse. com/ or 828.835.EATS (3287) Fridays & Saturdays Live Music at Chevelle’s Murphy, NC & Hayesville, NC. Chevelle’s 66, 66 Hiwassee St, Murphy, NC 28906. Chevelle’s 69, 983 NC 69 ,Hayesville, NC 28904. No cover. 9pm.

Info: http://chevellerestaurants.com or 828-835-7001.

Saturdays Concerts on the Square Hiawassee, GA. Bring your folding chair. Our favorite cooks from the VFW Post 7807 Auxiliary will be there serving the best grilled hot dogs in the county! Pets are welcome (on a leash please, with clean up materials) The rain venue for our concerts is the Civic Center (just around the corner from the Square). 6:30 – 8pm. Free! Info: https://tourism.golakechatuge.com 3rd Friday Every Month Live Music Acoustic Blends Listen to a Variety of Quality Music Acts … or Join the Jam! Bring your own libations and munchies. 7 pm. Free & Public Invited. For info please contact Gilmer Arts 207 Dalton St. Ellijay, GA 30540. 706-635-5605. Visit www. gilmerarts.com Weekends Live Music at Engelheim Vineyards Engelheim Vineyards 127 Lakeview Road, Ellijay, GA 30540. Call 706-635WINE (9463) or visit www.engelheim. com.

Weekends Live Music at Rocco’s Rocco’s Pub, 47 Mountainside Village Parkway, Jasper, GA. Contact 706.253.1900 or visit http://roccosjasper.com

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AC LIVING CALENDAR Weekends Fannin Brewing Company Live Music in the Bier Garden Fannin Brewing: 3758 East First Street, Blue Ridge, GA 30513. www. fanninbrewingcompany.com or 706.258.2762 Weekends Cartecay Vineyards Cartecay Vineyards, 5704 Clear Creek Road, Ellijay, GA 30535. Call 706. 698.

9463 (WINE) or visit www.cartecayvineyards.com Weekends Chateau Meichtry Vineyards Chateau Meichtry, 1862 Orchard Lane, Talking Rock, GA 30175. Info: (706) 502-1608 or www.chateaumeichtry.com.

6/4 Happy Together Tour Hiawasee, GA. Enjoy an evening of hit after hit…after HIT! The Happy Together Tour features:The Turtles, Chuck Negron (formerly of Three Dog Night), The Association, Gary Puckett & Union Gap, The Vogues, The Cowsills.

You will go home whistling the soundtrack of the 60’s and 70’s! 7pm – 11pm. Tickets: $45.00 + handling.

Anderson Music Hall, Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds, 1311 Music Hall Rd., Hiawassee, GA 30546. Info & Tickets: (706) 896-4191 or https://georgiamountainfairgrounds.com/ 6/18 Terraces Concerts:A1A- Jimmy Buffet Tribute Marble Hill, GA. Food Truck: Hungry Hippo. 7 – 9pm. Tickets online $20 At the Gate $25. Children Under 13 FREE (if attending with an adult).

Season Tickets $120 for one ticket to all 6 shows. Ticket sales only end June 16, 202. The Terraces at Big Canoe Chapel, 1849 Steve Tate Hwy Marble Hill, GA. Info: www.bigcanoechapel. com/events/terraces/terraces.html 7/2 Terraces Concerts: GlowBandEagles Tribute Marble Hill, GA. Food Truck: Little Nauti.

7 – 9pm. Tickets online $20. At the Gate $25. Children Under 13 FREE (if attending with an adult). Season Tickets $120 for one ticket to all 6 shows. Ticket sales only end June 30, 2022. The Terraces at Big Canoe Chapel, 1849 Steve Tate Hwy Marble Hill, GA. Info: www.bigcanoechapel. com/events/terraces/terraces.html 7/16 Terraces Concerts: Terraces Concerts: End of the Line- Allman Brothers Tribute Marble Hill, GA. Food Truck: Smokin E’s. 7 – 9pm. Tickets online $20, At the Gate $25. Children Under 13 FREE (if attending with an adult). Season Tickets $120 for one ticket to all 6 shows. Ticket sales only end July

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14, 2022. The Terraces at Big Canoe Chapel, 1849 Steve Tate Hwy Marble Hill, GA. Info: www.bigcanoechapel. com/events/terraces/terraces.html 7/23 Picnic at The Playhouse with The Caleb Wolfe Ellijay, GA. A Country artist/singersongwriter from Charlotte, NC. His sound has traces of folk and the alternative favorites of the late 90s. Bring your picnic dinner or order your pizza delivered to your table from a local pizzeria between 6:30 & 7pm. Decorate your table. Prize for best decor. George Link, Jr. Gilmer Arts Playhouse, 135 Dalton St. Ellijay, GA 30540. Tickets & Info: www.gilmerarts.com or 706-6355605 Tickets and info: 706-635-5605.

Visit www.gilmerarts.com 7/30 Terraces Concert: Adrian Stover Band Marble Hill, GA. Food Truck: 6 Pack Subs. 7 – 9pm. Tickets online $20, At the Gate $25. Children Under 13 FREE (if attending with an adult).

Season Tickets $120 for one ticket to all 6 shows. Ticket sales only end July 28, 2022. The Terraces at Big Canoe Chapel, 1849 Steve Tate Hwy Marble Hill, GA. Info: www.bigcanoechapel. com/events/terraces/terraces.html

THEATER 7/7 thru 7/24 The Game’s Afoot Blue Ridge, GA. Broadway star William Gillette, known for his leading role, Sherlock Holmes, has invited his fellow cast members to his Connecticut castle for a weekend of Christmas revelry.

But when one of the guests is stabbed to death, the festivities in this isolated house of tricks and mirrors quickly turn dangerous. Thursday thru Saturday - 7:30 p.m. Sunday - 2:00 p.m. Blue Ridge Community Theater, 2591 East 1st St., Blue Ridge, GA 30513. Tickets & Info: (706) 632-9223. blueridgecommunitytheater.com

WINE & BEER TASTINGS Open Every Day Engelheim Vineyards Engelheim Vineyards 127 Lakeview Road, Ellijay, GA 30540. Call 706-635WINE (9463) or visit www.engelheim. com.

Ongoing Cartecay Vineyards Wine Tastings on the Chimney Patio or the Nealey Barn Loft. Cartecay Vineyards, 5704 Clear Creek Road, Ellijay, GA 30535. Call 706. 698. 9463 (WINE) or visitcartecayvineyards.com

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Ongoing Cartecay Wine & Craft Ellijay, GA. A tasting room located in Downtown Ellijay, serving our wines, other GA Wines and GA Craft Beers.

19 South Main Street Ellijay, Georgia 30540. Phone: 706-697-9463 or www. facebook.com/cartecaywineandcraft/ Ongoing Cartecay Wine & Craft Blue Ridge, GA. A tasting room located in Downtown Blue Ridge serving our wines, other GA Wines and GA Craft Beers. 19 South Main Street Ellijay, Georgia 30540. Phone: 706-697-9463 or www.facebook.com/cartecaywineandcraft/ Daily Chateau Meichtry Chateau Meichtry, 1862 Orchard Lane, Talking Rock, GA 30175. Info: (706) 502-1608 or chateaumeichtry.com.

Fridays Crane Creek VIneyards Young Harris, GA. Kick off the weekend with live music out on the vineyard decks & delicious housemade seasonal appetizers. No reservations! Weather permitting. Saturday Vinters Tours.

Open Tuesday - Sunday. 16 Crane Creek Road | Young Harris, GA 30582.

706.379.1236 or visit cranecreekvineyards.com Saturdays Out Of The Blue Wine Tasting Blue Ridge, GA. Drinking alcohol is just drinking. Wine is a lifestyle. We sell fine wine, cheeses, and beer and specialty kitchen items. Wine tastings Saturdays at 1:00 pm. Out of the Blue, 647 E. Main Street, Blue Ridge, 706-2582750. Visit www.outofzbleu.com Ongoing Copperhill Brewery Copperhill, TN. High quality craft brews, stop in and experience ours! 105 Ocoee Street - Copperhill, TN 37317.

Info: 423-548-3030 or copperhillbrewery.com Daily Buck Bald Brewing- Copperhill, TN Buck Bald Brewing, 160 Ocoee Street, Copperhill, TN 37317. Noon-8pm. Info: buckbaldbrewing.com or @buckbaldbrewing Thursdays- Sundays Buck Bald Brewing- Murphy, NC Buck Bald Brewing, 104 Tennesse Street Suite D Murphy, NC. buckbaldbrewing.com or @buckbaldbrewingmurphy Ongoing Thurs - Sun Fannin Brewing Company 3758 East First Street, Blue Ridge, GA 30513. 706.258.2762 or www.fanninbrewingcompany.com

Ongoing Thurs - Sat Grumpy Old Men Brewing Dog & kid friendly. 1315 East Main Street, Blue Ridge, GA. 770-3318870/404-966-2665, grumpyoldmenbrewing.com Ongoing Mon- Sun Valley River Brewery & Eatery Located in Historic Downtown Murphy, NC at 71 Tennessee Street. 828-837BEER or www.valleyriverbrewery.com Ongoing Thurs- Sun Cartecay River Brewing Co. Ellijay, GA. Thurs - Sun. Craft beers on the river. At 26 River Terrace, Ellijay, GA 30540. Info: (706) 395-8935 orcartecayriverbrewing.com Fridays – Sundays Pendley Creek Brewing Company Jasper, GA. Offering flights, pints, and growlers to-go, we are proud to be Jasper’s first small-hold brewery.

Friday: 12pm - 9pm, Saturday: 12pm - 9pm, Sunday: 12pm - 5pm. Pendley Creek Brewing Company, 57 N. Main Street Jasper, GA 30143. Info: @ PendleyCreek · Brewery, (706) 253-2739 or www.pendleycreekbrewingco.com Ongoing Currahhee Brewing Co. Franklin, NC. Mon-Thur 12-9 PM // Fri & Sat 12-10 PM // Sunday 12-8 PM. 100 Lakeside Dr, Franklin, NC 28734.

Info: 828.634.0078 or www.curraheebrew.com Daily Angry Hops Brewing Blue Ridge, GA. 341 East Main Street, Blue Ridge, Georgia 30513. Hours vary, check on https://www.facebook.com/ AngryHopsBrewing or visit: https://angryhopsbrewing.com We recommend checking events and COVID restrictions before making travel plans as dates, times and requirements can change.

Editor’s Note: While we try our best to include everyone, we’re sure we’ve unintentionally missed some Happenings along the way.

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– Cherokee Rose

History Editor Leslie Barker Thomas Digs Deep Into The Rich and Exciting Cultural Past with This Ongoing Series About Our Native Ancestors

The Trail Where They Cried

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When gold was found in Georgia, the government forgot its treaties and drove the Cherokees westward to Indian Territory of Arkansas and later Oklahoma. Approximately one-fourth of the Cherokees died on the journey. The trail west started the end of May to mid-June 1838 and the mothers were grieving and crying so much because they were unable to help their children survive the journey.

The legend is that many of the real Cherokee people died from the hardship they endured from the time of the white man dishonoring their treaties to the weeks they endured in the camps in Tennessee waiting to travel to the new lands. So one night after they had made camp along the Trail of Tears, the old men sitting around the dying campfire called up to the Great One in Ga lu na ti (heaven) to help the people in their trouble.

The Great One said, “Yes, I have seen the sorrows of the women and I can help them to keep their strength to help the children. Tell the women in the morning to look back where their tears have fallen to the ground. I will cause to grow a plant. I’ll make the plant grow so fast at first that by afternoon they’ll see a white rose, a beautiful blossom with five petals. In the center of the rose, I will put gold to remind them of the gold which the white man wanted when his greed drove the Cherokee from our ancestral home.”

The Great One said that the green leaves would have seven leaflets, one for each of the seven clans of the Cherokee. It will have thorns on every stem to protect it from anything that tries to move it away.

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they forgot to weep and they felt beautiful and strong. By the afternoon they saw many white blossoms as far as they could see. The women began to think about their strength given them to bring up their children as the new Cherokee Nation.

This symbol exists for the pain and suffering of the “Trail Where They Cried” in the Cherokee language is known as nu na hi du na tlo hi lu i. The Cherokee Rose continues to grow along the routes of the Trail of Tears all the way into eastern Oklahoma today.

Cherokee Rose Rosacea laevigata Michx.

Is a vigorous evergreen climbing shrub with large prickles, attractive, glossy, trifoliate dark green glabrous leaves and solitary, flat, single, scented white flowers in summer followed by bristly, orange-red hips.

The Cherokee Rose climbs over other shrubs and small trees to heights of up to16–33 feet.

Leaves are 1-4 inches long, and the flowers are about 3–4 inches in diameter.

The species– native to China, Taiwan, Laos and Vietnam– was introduced to the southeastern United States in about 1780, where it soon became naturalized, and gained its common name of ‘Cherokee Rose.’ Used mostly for forming hedges because of its quickness of growth, facility of culture, strength, durability, and beauty.

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At the urging of the Federation of Women’s Clubs, the Cherokee rose became Georgia’s state flower on August 18, 1916. The Georgia General Assembly adopted Joint Resolution number 42 stating that Georgia had selected the Cherokee Rose because many states had official state flowers that were “indigenous to the soil of the State.

The resolution referred to the Cherokees as “aborigines” in the text of the document that makes the camellia rose the Georgia floral emblem. It also made the mistake of stating that the Cherokee rose was an indigenous plant that grew in every county. ACLM Leslie Barker Thomas is a resident of Ellijay and the President of the Gilmer County Historical Society; President, Georgia Chapter Trail of Tears Association and Board Member of the National Trail of Tears Association.

“When history is erased, people’s moral values are also erased.” –Ma Jian Visit the Gilmer County Historical Society Historic Tabor House & Civil War Museum 138 Spring Street, Ellijay, Georgia 30540 706. 276. 1861. Reservations by Appointment, or Open Thursday & Friday 11am to 3pm www.gilmercountyhistoricalsociety.org/

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