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Dry conditions expand in N.C.

The most recent drought map, released Thursday, June 30, showed dry conditions blanketing the state as North Carolina’s second-driest June on record drew to a close.

While the June 23 map showed 69 of North Carolina’s 100 counties facing some level of drought or dryness, only one county — Hyde County — escaped designation in the June 30 map. Moderate and severe drought is thus far restricted to the eastern part of the state, with all of Western North Carolina designated as abnormally dry.

The map was created based on observations through 8 a.m. June 28. Thunderstorms over the weekend did return some moisture to the mountains, and that rainfall will be reflected in the next drought map, to be released July 7 at ncdrought.org.

Turkey harvest falters from pandemic highs

The 2022 turkey harvest came in considerably lower than the record-breaking totals of the past two years yet remained strong compared to pre-2020 levels, according to recently released numbers from the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission.

In 2022, hunters statewide harvested 20,576 birds, including 1,777 taken during youth season. This numbers is 4% below the three-year average but well above the 18,730 birds harvested in 2019. The mountain region saw the largest decrease in harvest, with a 13% reduction from the three-year average, compared to 10% for the piedmont and 6% for the coastal region.

For more wild turkey harvest statistics, visit bit.ly/3nvjlvc.

Consultants wanted for Parkway planning efforts

The Blue Ridge Parkway is looking for consultants to lead the creation of comprehensive strategic plans for economic development in the 29 counties and dozens of 5, with any questions about the two requests for proposal to be submitted by 2 p.m. Friday, July 15.

Two grants from the U.S. Economic Development Administration will fund the strategic planning work, which will engage community leaders along the Parkway to determine realistic and effective strategies to enhance tourism and related economic development along the corridor. The project timeline will likely range from nine to 15 months.

Learn more at brpfoundation.org/gatewaycommunityrfp.

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. • The Jackson Arts Market takes place from 1-5 p.m. every Saturday at 533 West Main St. in Sylva with live music and an array of local artists. Babyl Ben Jacobs will play music July 9, David Cheatham will play music July 16. • Cowee School Farmer’s Market will be held from Wednesdays from 3-6 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. • “Peach Jam” will be held from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, July 16, at Darnell Farms in Bryson City. Food trucks, live music, vendors, bounce houses, kids activities, pie eating contests, and more. For more information, email hotheadevents@gmail.com.

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

• Storytime takes place at 10 a.m. every Tuesday at the Macon County Library. For more information visit fontanalib.org or call 828.524.3600. • 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.

SUPPORT GROUPS

• Highlands Mountain View Group holds open A.A. meetings in Highlands at the First Presbyterian Church, 471 Main St., at 5:30 p.m. on Monday and at noon on Wednesday and Friday. The Cashiers Valley Group holds open meetings at the Albert Carlton Cashiers Community Library at 7 p.m. Tuesday, 5 p.m. Friday and Sunday, and at 9 a.m. Saturday. Zoom meetings are available at noon on Monday, at 7 p.m. Monday and Wednesday and at 9 a.m. Saturday (ID# 921 817 2966, password CVG2020). For more information, please visit www.aawnc80.org or to speak with a member of AA 24/7 at 828.349.4357. • The SHARE Project and RISE Resources in Support of Empowerment bring you Smart Recovery Friends and Family at 6:30 p.m. on the third Tuesday of every month in the Haywood Regional Health and Fitness Center Upstairs Classroom. • Free support meeting for families and friends who are struggling in their relationships with loved ones in addiction. Meetings provide concerned significant others the tools needed to effectively support loved ones without supporting the addictive behavior. These tools help family and friends better cope with loved one’s situation and regain peace of mind. Meetings take place from 6-7:30 p.m. every other Thursday at RISE, located at 926 East Main St. in Sylva. More information at www.risewnc.org or 828.477.4136.

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A&E

• Mountain Makers Craft Market will be held from noon to 4 p.m. the first Sunday of each month at 308 North Haywood Street in downtown Waynesville. Over two dozen artisans selling handmade and vintage goods. Special events will be held when scheduled. mountainmakersmarket.com. • The Cherokee Summer Carnival will take place from 5-11 p.m. on weekdays and 3-11 p.m. on weekends, June 30 - July 9. For vendor information, call 843-3853180. • Mountain Street Dances will be held July 8, July 22, Aug. 8 and Sept. 30 in downtown Waynesville. • Theresa Forman Art Trunk Show will take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, July 9, at Acorns in Highlands. For more information call 828.787.1877. • Ali & Bird Jewelry Trunk Show will take place from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. July 1 through July 11, at Acorns in Highlands. For more information call 828.787.1877. • Carringer Farms and Marie’s Custom Ornaments Trunk Show will take place from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, July 23 at Acorns in Highlands. For more information visit www.oldedwardshospitality.com/calendar-of-events • Front Street Arts & Crafts Show will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 16, in Dillsboro. For more information call 828.506.8331 or visitdillsboro.com. • Blue Ridge Beer Hub (Waynesville) will host a semiregular acoustic jam with the Main Street NoTones from 7-9 p.m. on Thursdays. Free and open to the public. For more information, click on blueridgebeerhub.com. • Cowee School Arts & Heritage Center (Franklin) will host Chatham Rabbits (Americana/folk) 5 p.m. July 16. Tickets are $15 for adults, $7.50 for children. 828.369.4080 or coweeschool.org/music. • Fontana Village Resort Wildwood Grill will host Sister Ivy 6 p.m. July 9, Doug Wilhite 5 p.m. July 15 and Granny’s Mason Jar 6 p.m. July 16. Free and open to the public. 800.849.2258 or fontanavillage.com. • Friday Night Live (Highlands) will host The Foxfire Boys (Americana) July 8 and Leadfoot Lily (Americana) July 15 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 a Community Jam 6 p.m. July 7 and Dusk Weaver (Americana/folk) 7 p.m. July 14. Free and open to the public. 828.488.3030 or fontanalib.org/brysoncity. • Pickin’ In The Park (Canton) will host Steve Jordan & Mountain Tradition July 8 and Running Wolfe and J. Creek Cloggers July 15. Shows are 6 to 9 p.m. at the Canton Rec Park located at 77 Penland St. Free and open to the public. cantonnc.com. • Pickin’ On The Square (Franklin) will host Appalachian Smoke (country/bluegrass) July 9 and Friends (blues/country) July 23. 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. • Saturdays On Pine (Highlands) will host Back Porch Orchestra (blues/rock) July 9 and The Wobblers (Americana/indie) July 16 at Kelsey-Hutchinson Park on Pine Street. All shows begin at 6 p.m. Free and open to the public. highlandschamber.org.

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. to 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. July 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. • The Chamber Music Society of the Carolinas will take place at 4 p.m. Sundays July 17 and 31, at First United Methodist Church in Waynesville. Season and individual tickets are available online or at the church. For more information visit cmscarolina.com or call 828.400.6465. • 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

• Southwestern Community College Swain Arts Center will host “Paddle Fans,” an adult workshop, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday, July 8, in Bryson City. For more information visit southwesterncc.edu/scc-locations/swain-center. • Southwestern Community College Swain Arts Center will host “Letterpress Printing,” an adult workshop, from 1-3 p.m. Wednesday, July 13, in Bryson City. For more information visit southwesterncc.edu/scc-locations/swain-center. • Southwestern Community College Swain Arts Center will host “Cherokee Language Printing,” an adult workshop, from 9-11 a.m. Thursday, July 14, in Bryson City. For more information visit southwesterncc.edu/scclocations/swain-center.

ART SHOWINGS AND GALLERIES

• Artists in Residence at Lake Junaluska will host the second annual Associates Art Show from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. on Saturday, July 30, on the Kern Center porch. Musicians from the lake will also be there to entertain. • “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.

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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

• Brent Martin will present his new book about George Masa during a reading at 6 p.m. Thursday, July 7, at the Macon County Public Library in Franklin. To purchase the book or view updated information about events, visit alarkaexpeditions.com. • The annual Zahner Conservation Lectures will take place at 6 p.m. Thursdays from July 7 to Sept. 1. To view the full lecture lineup, visit highlands biological.org. • A screening of “The Story of Plastic” will take place at 6 p.m. Tuesdays, July 12 and 26, at the Canton Branch of the Haywood County Public Library. For more information or for a link to watch it online, contact jennifer.stuart@haywoodcountync.gov. plasticfreejuly.org. • Hike Hemphill Bald to Polls Gap with Haywood County Recreation at 9 a.m. July 13. Registration required, cost is $10. haywoodcountync.gov/222/programs or 828.452.6789 • Hike Sheepback to Purchase Knob with Haywood County Recreation at 9 a.m. July 16. Registration required, cost is $10. haywoodcountync.gov/222/programs or 828.452.6789 • Brent Martin will present his new book about George Masa Sunday, July 17, at Yonder Market in Franklin. To purchase the book or view updated information about events, visit alarkaexpeditions.com. • Hike Fork Ridge Overlook to Waterrock Knob with Haywood County Recreation at 12:30 p.m. July 17. Registration required, cost is $10. haywoodcountync.gov/222/Programs or 828.452.6789 • Hike the Flat Creek Trail with Haywood County Recreation at 10 a.m. July 20. Registration required, cost is $10. haywoodcountync.gov/222/Programs or 828.452.6789 • The Highlands Biological Foundation’s annual summer soiree will take place at 6 p.m. Monday, July 18, on the historic ravens property. Tickets are $250. To register, visit highlands biological.org or call 828.526.2221.

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