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jagged length of ridgetop outcrop that Masa captured in power and light. His wish for his final resting place to be next to his close friend Horace Kephart was never realized, but perhaps this is close enough.”
The isolated mountains that Masa roved in the early 1900s are now home to the country’s most popular national park, with a
record-breaking 14.1 million visits logged last year alone. For the first mile or so of Martin’s hike, a “constant stream of hikers” passed by, the trailhead crowded with families, groups of friends and one large group from a boys’ outdoor camp. Charlies Bunion is full of “numerous visitors drinking in the view and snapping smart-phone photos.”
It’s a striking comparison, Martin said — on one side, the lonely landscape of the past, capturable only through the skillful hands of an artist devoted enough to lug a cumbersome, heavy set of equipment to the ends of the earth. On the other, a well-traveled icon, photographed hundreds of times per day at the push of a button.
Some places, though, have taken the opposite journey. Three Forks, for example, a nearly inaccessible spot in the eastern part of the park that is still “one of the wildest places in the East,” is even wilder today than it was when Masa went there, Martin wrote. Unable to find the old manway Masa used, Martin and his wife failed on their first attempt to reach it.
“When we finally made it to Three Forks on our second attempt, I felt a sense of timelessness like I had never experienced before — the forest primeval, untouched by senseless modern human hands,” Martin wrote. “The place was fairy tale-like in its appearance, Jurassic in its feel.”
It was a startling contrast to Newfound Gap, now one of the most visited national park viewpoints in the country.
While Masa is known mainly for his photography of the mountains that would one day become a national park, the Smokies comprises only one chapter of
Martin’s 139-page book. As Martin began to research, he realized that Masa’s images were far more wide-ranging than he’d originally thought, capturing wild places from
Chimney Rock and Mt. Mitchell to Shining
Rock, the Nantahala River Valley, Highlands
Plateau and Mt. Oglethorpe in Georgia. The chapter divisions reflect this diversity.
Blasting debris “For me it was, from the road cut thank God there’s a is visible down deadline, because I the slope and into could have just kept on the ravine in with this book forever,” Masa's 1929 said Martin.
image of CCullasaja Falls. ENTURY OF
George Masa/Donated photo CHANGE Masa’s life was prolific but short. He died of tuberculosis in 1933, one year before the park was established, at about 51 years old. Neither he nor Kephart, who died two years earlier, saw their life’s work come to fruition. Despite his enormous contributions to the Smokies and the Southern Appalachians as a whole, Mesa narrowly avoided landing in the “dustbin of history,” Martin wrote.
The second edition of “Guide to the Great
Smoky Mountains National Park” did not credit him, his photographs were often hijacked, and getting a Smokies peak named after him took nearly three decades.
He was never buried in the park, next to
Kephart, as he had desired.
“As much as Masa was loved by his close friends and hiking companions, one cannot help speculating upon the persistent and rising anti-Japanese sentiments at the local and national levels when considering such rejections then, and in later acknowledging his contributions to the Smokies park movement,” Martin wrote.
Martin thinks that Masa would be shocked to see how Western North Carolina has changed in the last 100 years. Indeed,
Martin, who moved here two decades ago, is shocked by how much it’s changed in the last 20 years.
“It feels like a big wave is washing over this place right now,” he said.
Masa, Kephart and their companions may have had a similar feeling as they watched the timber companies bring acre upon acre of virgin forest to the ground.
The park was their answer to the crisis of their day, which makes Martin wonder who will become the Masas and Kepharts of the 2020s and how they will address the crises facing the mountains now.
“There are some things that make a person optimistic to live here. At the same time, I can’t help but wonder what this place is going to be,” he said. “It’s just changed so much.”
Lauded as a “historic game-changer” for wildlife conservation in the United States, the Recovering America’s Wildlife Act last week passed the House of Representatives in a 231-190 vote.
If it becomes law, RAWA, also called H.R 2773, will amend the PittmanRobertson Wildlife Restoration Act to provide an additional $1.4 billion in dedicated funding each year to improve habitat, recover wildlife populations and restore infrastructure for both natural systems and outdoor recreation opportunities.
Of the $1.4 billion, North Carolina will receive up to $25 million, with Native American tribes receiving $97.5 million. The money is to come from the general fund.
“Recovering America’s Wildlife Act is the most important piece of wildlife legislation in the past 50 years,” said Tim Gestwicki, CEO of North Carolina Wildlife Federation. “Wildlife in our state and across the country are in crisis, and this bold, bipartisan bill will tackle the problem at scale without new taxes or regulations.”
From mountains to coast, North Carolina is home to more than 1,500 nongame fish and wildlife species and over 6,000 plant species. RAWA funding would help implement Congressionally mandated state wildlife action plans, which identify more than 12,000 wildlife and plants that need conservation assistance nationwide. Currently, North Carolina gets about $1 million each year for this purpose through state and tribal wildlife grants. Species such as pollinators, frogs, turtles, songbirds, shorebirds, freshwater mussels and oysters often receive neither the attention nor funding they need for recovery.
The bill had 194 cosponsors, of whom 42 were Republican and 152 were Democrat, but many Republican supporters dropped off in the final vote. Only 16 of the 231 aye votes came from Republicans.
Of North Carolina’s 13 House representatives, 10 signed on as co-sponsors — five Republicans and five Democrats. All five N.C. Republicans ultimately voted against the bill, however. N.C. 11 Rep. Madison Cawthorn voted no and was one of three N.C. representatives not listed as a cosponsor. His office did not return a request for comment on the vote.
The legislation now goes to the Senate. A similar bill introduced there in July 2021 has 35 cosponsors — 18 Democrats and 16 Republicans with one Independent. N.C. Sens. Thom Tillis and Richard Burr are among them.
Follow the bill’s progress at congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/housebill/2773.
— Holly Kays, outdoors editor
Stretch your wings June 29-30 with a pair of programs at the Jackson County Public Library ‘s Community Room exploring the world of birds. ■ At 3 p.m. Wednesday, June 29, the Balsam Mountain Trust will visit for an installation of the Summer Learning Program’s Wild Wednesdays series focused on birds and owls. Register for the program at the Youth Services Desk on the library’s first floor, download the Read Squared app or visit fontanalib.org/summer. ■ Learn about backyard birding at 6 p.m. Thursday, June 30, with a program from avid birder Tim Carstens. The session will cover local birding hotspots, species to find in Jackson County, and strategies to better find, observe and identify birds. A librarian at Western Carolina University 1990-2016, Carstens is now retired and spends time indulging his passion for birdwatching and bird photography.
Both programs are free and co-sponsored by the Jackson County Public Library and Friends of the Jackson County Public Library. 828.586.2016.
Meet the birds of the Blue Ridge
Bird the Blue Ridge Parkway starting 8 a.m. Wednesday, July 6, with expert birder Howard Browers.
The group will meet at the Balsam Gap overlook and take a trip to see high-elevation birds. Cost is $10, with registration required at bit.ly/haywoodrec. Loaner binoculars available.
Kennedy to speak at NOC ladies night
The Nantahala Outdoor Center’s annual Not Your Average Ladies Night returns 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 5, at the NOC Outfitters Store in Bryson City.
Cathy Kennedy, daughter of NOC founders Payson and Aurelia Kennedy, will speak during this event that will also include a VIP shopping experience, food, drinks, prizes and camaraderie. Kennedy will talk about her first memories at NOC as a teenager, the myriad positions she’s filled at the company, the transition to motherhood and her hopes for the future of women in the outdoors industry.
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Ribbon-cutting planned for Old Fort trails
The first phase of the Old Fort Trails Project in the Pisgah National Forest will open on Sunday, June 26.
The Old Fort Gateway Trails includes 6 miles of new multi-use trails and are part of a 42-mile trail expansion planned in the area. A ribbon-cutting event will be held at 1:30 p.m. at the trailhead, located at 1500 State Road 1227 (Curtis Creek Road) in Old Fort, with the trails opening for hiking, biking, running and horseback riding at 2 p.m.
The new trails are the product of collaboration between Camp Grier’s G5 Trail Collective, Eagle Market Streets Development Corporation - CDC, People on the Move Old Fort and the U.S. Forest Service Grandfather Ranger District, known as the Catawba Vale Collaborative. Members of the Collaborative will gather at Hillman Beer for cold drinks to celebrate the ribbon-cutting, starting at 4 p.m.
The Old Fort Trails Project aims to improve local health and wellness, grow the local economy and build community. These first 6 miles represent the most accessible trails in the planned system. A $490,000 grant from Dogwood Health Trust funded construction, with additional support for commercial real estate development awarded to Eagle Market Streets Development Corporation.
SUP on Lake Glenville
A stand-up paddleboarding adventure for women will meet 10 a.m. Friday, July 1, at the Cashiers/Glenville Recreation Center before heading out to Lake Glenville.
The outing is part of a summer series of various on-the-water events offered through Jackson County Recreation and Parks. Cost is $30. Register at jcprd.recdesk.com/community/program.
Waynesville Waterpark reopens
The Waynesville Recreation Center Waterpark will reopen for the summer Friday, June 24.
Through the summer, hours will be 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Fridays and 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturdays. Hours may change when school resumes in the fall due to a nationwide lifeguard shortage that continues to challenge pool staffing.
The lap pool will remain open 7 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturdays. Lap swim and aquatic exercise hours are 7 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Western Carolina University has named its Environmental Health Program in the College of Health and Human Sciences as its first Community Engaged Program.
Administered by WCU’s Center for Community Engagement and Service Learning, the designation was created for programs that align expertise and research with public service initiatives and community investment. Students are expected to participate in serving community needs while meeting academic goals. Selected programs receive a $2,500 stipend in their first year, recognition at an annual awards event, and a Community Engaged Program insignia for their efforts.
“Community engagement permeates every corner of the Environmental Health Program,” said Jennifer Cooper, associate director for the Center for Community Engagement and Service Learning. “By incorporating service learning into their curriculum, a community focus into their scholarship and volunteer opportunities into the mission of their student organization, the program has proven that it values connecting with the community and investing in the region.”
The Environmental Health Program is a
bachelor’s degree path that prepares students to identify and reduce people’s exposure to pollutants and protect human health from biological, chemical and physical hazards. For more information about community engagement and service learning at WCU, contact servicelearning@wcu.edu or 828.227.7184.
Environmental health students take readings from
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Volunteer for water quality
Two environmental nonprofits are recruiting volunteers to help sample water quality in the region. ■ MountainTrue is launching a microplastics sampling program in the far western region. Volunteers will receive a quart jar and be asked to collect a water sample from an assigned site, dropping the jar off at a designated drop-off location. MountainTrue will then process the samples in a lab using a vacuum filtration system and microscope. To volunteer, contact Kaiya Pickens at wrointern@mountaintrue.org. ■ The Watershed Association of the Tuckasegee River is looking for volunteers to take monthly water quality samples in various locations of the Tuckasegee watershed. Volunteers will take the samples in bottles provided by the N.C. Department of Water Resources, label them appropriately, and keep them on ice until their return to the drop-off location in Dillsboro by noon on the day of the sampling. To volunteer, contact Ken Brown at kenbrown@waternc.org or 828.506.0137.
Series explores farm-fresh health
A series of on-farm symposiums exploring the theme “Farm Fresh for Health” will kick off 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 25, at Winding Stair Farm and Yonder Community Market in Franklin.
Geared toward healthcare professionals, the series will address the real and perceived barriers that influence what we eat and ultimate health outcomes. Each symposium will introduce key strategies to combat these issues and highlight examples from the Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project and general community. Sessions will include farm tours, hands-on activities and facilitated discussion about how to use Farm Fresh for Health tools at participants’ healthcare practices. A local food partner will cater a farm-to-table meal on each date.
“We want to make the healthy choice the easy choice for our patients,” says Dr. Brian Asbill, Chief Health Officer of LoveLife! and former president of ASAP’s board of directors. “Changing culture and environment so that people are nudged to make better food choices, move more, and take part in health-promoting activities, is so important.”
Subsequent sessions are planned for 3 to 8 p.m. Thursday, July 14, at Perry’s Berry’s Vineyard and Winery and Fonta Flora Brewery in Morganton; 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, July 28, at KT’s Orchard and Apiary in Canton; and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 27, at Hendersonville Farmers Market and Homemade Pasta Noodles in Hendersonville.
Presented by ASAP, the series is possible through support from Dogwood Health Trust. For more information or to sign up, visit asapconnections.org.
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The historic Ravenel property includes the original home built in 1913 and spectacular mountain
views. Donated photo
Biological Foundation holds fundraising soiree
Festivities for the Highlands Biological Foundation’s annual summer soiree will commence at 6 p.m. Monday, July 18, on the historic Ravenel property.
Formerly called Wolf Ridge, the home was built by the Ravenel family in 1913 and is now co-owned by Diane and Ray McPhail and Karen and Will Stoltz. The Ravenel family is known for donating Sunset Rock to the town in 1914, and that popular spot is now owned by the Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust.
The soiree is HBF’s biggest fundraiser of the year, with proceeds supporting the organization’s work to educate the community about the unique biodiversity on the Highlands Plateau through programming and outreach at Highlands Nature Center. Tickets are $250. To register, visit highlandsbiological.org or call 828.526.2221.
Get the skinny on recycling
Learn more about the recycling process in Jackson County — and some tips on composting — 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 28, at the Jackson County Public Library.
The county’s Recycle and Reduction Coordinator Kim Shuler will deliver the program, explaining Jackson County’s general recycling process and providing resources for recycling at your home, office or community. She’ll also discuss how to start composting.
Free. Sponsored by the Jackson County Public Library and Friends of the Jackson County Public Library. 828.586.2016.
Smokies seeks info on old homesites
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is looking for help in identifying and documenting former homesites in the park.
Volunteer-in-Park Frank March is leading the effort in conjunction with Park Archeologist Allison Harvey. March estimates that there are more than 2,400 homesites in the park, of which 70% have been identified. Records associated with the purchase of 1,200 farms between 1920 and 1940 when the park was created are in the park’s Collections Preservation Center, but because the history of European habitation in the park dates to the 1790s, many of these pre-20th century homesites are not documented.
The public is encouraged to bring any historic photos, hand-drawn maps or other documents that the park can use to identify these locations. Librarian-Archivist Michael
Family members stand outside the Jim Kirkland home.
Donated photo Aday will scan the materials and then return the original documents to their owners. For more information, contact Aday at 865.448.2247 or michael_aday@partner.nps.gov.
COMMUNITY EVENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
• The Jackson County Farmers Market meets every Saturday November through March 10 a.m.-1 p.m. and April through October 9 a.m.-noon at Bridge Park in Sylva, 110 Railroad St. Special events listed on Facebook and Instagram. • Cowee School Farmer’s Market will be held from Wednesdays from 3 to 6 p.m., at 51 Cowee School Drive in Franklin. The market has produce, plant starts, eggs, baked goods, flowers, food trucks and music. For more information or for an application, visit www.coweeschool.org or call 828.369.4080. • “Art After Dark” will be held from 6-9 p.m. each first Friday of the month (May-December) in downtown Waynesville. For more information, go to facebook.com/galleriesofhaywoodcounty.
FUNDRAISERS AND BENEFITS
• FUR’s 5th annual “Wet Your Whiskers” fundraiser will be held from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Saturday, June 25, at the Wells Event Center at 33 Events Center Way, just off N. Main Street in Waynesville. Learn more or purchase your tickets at www.furofwnc.org. For more information about FUR, visit the website or call Syd at 847.826.5431. • Sylva First United Methodist Church Open Door will hold a free meal and music at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 29.
HEALTH AND WELLNESS
• Swain County Caring Corner Free Clinic is open Thursday’s 4-9 p.m. at Restoration House (Bryson City United Methodist Church). Office hours are Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 9 a.m.-noon. Call 828.341.1998 to see if you qualify to receive free medical care from volunteer providers.
KIDS & FAMILIES
• Toddler’s Rock takes place at 10 a.m. every Monday at the Macon County Library. Get ready to rock with songs, books, rhymes and playing with instruments. For more information visit fontanalib.org or call 828.524.3600. • Waynesville Art Schoo will host Teeny-Tiny House (ages 8-14) summer camp from 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. June 20-24. Registration is required, $275. wayesvilleartschool.com. • Waynesville Art School will host Pirates, Sea Monsters and Mermaids (ages 8+) from 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. June 27 through July 1. Registration is required, $115. waynesvilleartschool.com.
A&E
• Paint and Sip at Waynesville Art School will be held every Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 7-9:30 p.m. To learn more and register call 828.246.9869 or visit PaintAndSipWaynesville.com/upcoming-events. Registration is required, $45. • Mountain Makers Craft Market will be held from noon to 4 p.m. the first Sunday of each month at 308 North Haywood St. in downtown Waynesville. Over two dozen artisans selling handmade and vintage goods. Special events will be held when scheduled. mountainmakersmarket.com. • Mountain Street Dances will be held June 24, July 8, July 22, Aug. 8 and Sept. 30 in downtown Way. • Quilt Art by the Shady Ladies will be presented from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and noon-4 p.m. Sunday, June 24-26, at the Folkmoot Center in Waynesville. Admission is $5, there will be a raffle quilt and boutique. For more information find the Shady Lady Quilting Group on Facebook, or visit folkmootusa.org. • Mountain Art and Craft Show will be help from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. June 25 and 26 in downtown Highlands. For more information call 828.318.9430. • The Cherokee Summer Carnival will be held from 510 p.m. Thursday, June 30, at the Cherokee Indian Fair Grounds. Gates open at 5 p.m. on weekdays and 3 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. For a full schedule of carnival dates, events and activities, go to visitcherokeenc.com. • The Sweet Corn Festival will be held from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. July 2-3 at Darnell Farms in Bryson City. For more information, email hotheadevents@gmail.com. • Boojum Brewing (Waynesville) will host karaoke at 8:30 p.m. on Wednesdays, trivia at 7 p.m. on Thursdays, Pride Party Drag Show 10 p.m. June 24, Pleasantly Wild June 25 and The Get Right Band (rock/soul) July 1. All shows begin at 9 p.m. unless otherwise noted. 828.246.0350 or boojumbrewing.com. • Elevated Mountain Distilling Company (Maggie Valley) will host an Open Mic Night 7-9 p.m. on Wednesdays and semi-regular live music on the weekends. Free and open to the public. 828.734.1084 or elevatedmountain.com. • First United Methodist Church (Franklin) will host Mountain Voices (chorus) at 7 p.m. June 30. Free and open to the public. Donations accepted to support Mountain Voices. • Fontana Village Resort Wildwood Grill will host Wesley Earwood (singer-songwriter) 6 p.m. June 25 and Sister Ivy 6 p.m. July 9. Free and open to the public. 800.849.2258 or fontanavillage.com. • Friday Night Live (Highlands) will host Southern Highland Band (bluegrass) June 24 and Silly Ridge (bluegrass) July 1 at Town Square on Main Street. All shows begin at 6 p.m. Free and open to the public. highlandschamber.org. • Marianna Black Library (Bryson City) will host Somebody’s Child (Americana) 7 p.m. June 23. Free and open to the public. 828.488.3030 or fontanalib.org/brysoncity. • Pickin’ On The Square (Franklin) will host Outlaw Whisky (country/oldies) June 25 and Appalachian Smoke (country/bluegrass) July 9. All shows begin at 6 p.m. at the Gazebo in downtown. Free and open to the public. franklinnc.com/pickin-on-the-square.html. • Quirky Birds Treehouse & Bistro (Dillsboro) will host Shane Meade (indie/soul) 7 p.m. June 29. Free and open to the public. 828.586.1717 or facebook.com/quirkybirdstreehouse. • Saturdays On Pine (Highlands) will host The Swingin’ Richards July 2 at Kelsey-Hutchinson Park on Pine Street. All shows begin at 6 p.m. Free and open to the public. highlandschamber.org. • The Scotsman (Waynesville) will host The Carter Giegerich Trio (Celtic/bluegrass) from 2 to 5 p.m. every Sunday and Eireann’s Call (Celtic/rock) June 30. All shows begin at 9 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Free and open to the public. 828.246.6292 or scotsmanpublic.com. • SlopeSide Tavern (Sapphire) will host McIntosh & The Lionhearts June 23 and West Fork Fiasco June 30. All shows begin at 6 p.m. Free and open to the public. 828.743.8655 or slopesidetavern.com. • Stecoah Valley Center (Robbinsville) “An Appalachian Evening” live music series will include Darin & Brooke Aldridge June 25, Buncombe Turnpike July 2, Chatham Rabbits July 9, Appalachian Roadshow July 16, The Jeff Little Trio July 23, Aubrey Eisenman & The Clydes July 30, The Wildmans Aug. 6, Nu-Blu Aug. 13, Pretty Little Goat Aug. 20 and The Kruger Brothers Aug. 27. All show begin at 7:30 p.m. For more information and/or to purchase tickets, call 828.479.3364 or click on stecoahvalleycenter.com. • Valley Cigar & Wine Co. (Waynesville) will host Bridgett Gossett (singer-songwriter) 3 p.m. June 26 and Darren Nicholson (Americana/bluegrass) 6 p.m. June 30. Free and open to the public. 828.944.0686 or valleycigarandwineco.com. • Sylva First United Methodist Church will host an “Open Door” free food and music event at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 29. 77 Jackson St.
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FOOD AND DRINK
• “Flights & Bites” will be held starting at 4 p.m. on Thursdays and Fridays at Bosu’s Wine Shop in downtown Waynesville. For more information on upcoming events, wine tastings and special dinners, click on waynesvillewine.com. • A free wine tasting will be held from 6-8 p.m. every Thursday and 2-5 p.m. every Saturday at The Wine Bar & Cellar in Sylva. 828.631.3075. • Take a trip around the world with 4 different wines every Friday 11 a.m.-8 p.m. and Saturday 11a.m.-6 p.m. at the Bryson City Wine Market. Pick from artisan Charcuterie Foods to enjoy with wines. 828.538.0420. • Cooking classes take place at the McKinley Edwards Inn from 6-8:30 p.m. on Thursday nights. To reserve your spot call 828.488.9626.
ON STAGE & IN CONCERT
• “Footloose: The Musical” will hit the stage at 7:30 p.m. June 24-25, July 1-2 and 8-9 at the Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts in Franklin. For more information and/or to purchase tickets, call 866.273.4615 or click on smokymountainarts.com. • A stage production of the beloved tale “Alice in Wonderland” will be held on select dates throughout this spring at the Mountainside Theatre in Cherokee. For more information and/or to purchase tickets, click on cherokeehistorical.org/alice-in-wonderland.
CLASSES AND PROGRAMS
• Dogwood Crafter Co-op will host a class on designing and transferring original rug hooking pattern from 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. June 22, at the Dillsboro Masonic Lodge. Master rug hooker Claudia Lampley will show participants how to design a simple mat and how to transfer the pattern to a backing. Cost is $30, register by June 15. To register, call Dogwood Crafters at 828.586.2248. • A gourd painting program will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, June 23, at the Macon County Library. Registration required, call 828.524.3600. • Dogwood Crafter Co-op will host “Make a Poplar Bark Basket” from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. June 29, at the Dillsboro Masonic Lodge. Craftsman Joe Williams will show participants how to turn one piece of poplar bark into a basket. Cost is $30, register by June 20. To register call Dogwood Crafters at 828.586.2248.
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ART SHOWINGS AND GALLERIES
• “Thursday Painters” group will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Thursdays at The Uptown Gallery in Franklin. Free and open to the public. All skill levels and mediums are welcome. Participants are responsible for their own project and a bag lunch. 828.349.4607 or pm14034@yahoo.com. • The Mountaintop Rotary Art & Craft Show will be held 10 a.m.-5 p.m. June 25-26 in downtown Highlands at K-H Founders Park. For details, please visit mountaintopshow.com or call 828.318.9430
FILM & SCREEN
• A “Foreign Film Series” will be held at the Jackson County Public Library in Sylva. Each month, on the second and fourth Friday, two movies from around the globe will be shown. This program is in the Community Room and is free of charge. To find out what movie will be shown and/or for more information, please call the library at 828.586.2016.
Outdoors
• Women’s stand-up paddleboard sessions are offered beginning at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 25, at Wolf Lake. The group will meet at Cullowhee Recreation Center. Cost is $30 per person. Registration is required either in-person at the recreation center in Cullowhee or Cashiers, or online at jcprd.recdesk.com/community/program. Youth under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. • Nature and Nurture: The Voorhees Family Artistic Legacy will be on display at the Baker Visitors Center through Sept. 5. For more information call 828.665.2492 or visit ncarboretum.org. • Mountain Camelia expert Jack Johnston will lead a walk along the Chattooga River at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 25. Cost is $45 for each excursion, offered through Alarka Expeditions. Register at www.alarkaexpeditions.com/apcoming-events. • A series of on-farm symposiums exploring the theme “Farm Fresh for Health” will kick off 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, June 25, at Winding Stair Farm and Yonder Community Market in Franklin. Subsequent sessions are planned for 3-8 p.m. Thursday, July 14, at Perry’s Berry’s Vineyard and Winery and Fonta Flora Brewery in Morganton; 4-8 p.m. Thursday, July 28, at KT’s Orchard and Apiary in Canton; and 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 27, at Hendersonville Farmers Market and Homemade Pasta Noodles in Hendersonville. For more information or to sign up, visit asapconnections.org. • Learn how to backpack with an overnight trip from REI, with an excursion planned for June 25-26 in the Sam Knob/Black Balsam area. Cost of $275 includes transportation, gear, dinner, breakfast, hot beverages and trail snacks. Space limited. Sign up or view other outdoor offerings at rei.com/events.
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