The Weekly
Thursday March 11, 2010

March 11                                                                                                      Jude's Coffee and Creamery

Ladies Night Out, March 11, 6:30 p.m.

YoungLiving Essential Oils, chocolate, coffee, music and more. RSVP (828)944.0220 or email cafeicecream@aol.com

 

March 11 - 16

Blue Ridge Osondu Books and News

Lunchtime Book Club, March 11, 1:30 p.m.

Lunchtime Book Club will discuss The Echo Maker by Richard Powers.

Haywood County Progressives, March 11, 5:30 p.m.

The Haywood County Progressives will meet in the event room.

Dr. Seuss Party, March 13, 1 p.m

It is a party. Celebrate one of the greatest of children's authors, Dr. Seuss

Music, March 13, 6:30 p.m.

Meet and enjoy the music of singer/songwriter Audrey Ryan.

Meet the Author, March 14, 1 p.m.

Alix Dobkin will be in the store to read and sing. Her book is My Red Blood.

Meet the Author, March 16, 6:30 p.m.

Denny Stockdale will speak and sign books.

 

March 11 - April 3                

Great Smoky Mountains Railroad

Winter & Spring Journeys

All Aboard for winter and spring journeys as the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad takes you through a remote corner of North Carolina into river gorges and tunnels carved out of mountains.  The Great Smoky Mountains Railroad has adventures, excursions and special events planned throughout 2010, and is excited to announce our first quarter schedule. The Nantahala Gorge Excursion carries you 44 miles round-trip into the Nantahala Gorge for a 4 ½ hour tour. Travel the Little Tennessee and Nantahala Rivers across Fontana Lake and into the Nantahala Gorge. Enjoy a one hour layover at the Nantahala Outdoor Center with sightseeing, a picnic lunch by the river and just plain relaxing (January excursions have a 30 minute layover at NOC resulting in a 4 hour excursion).  Winter & Spring bring great values to Great Smoky Mountains Railroad passengers. Value Season pricing is a great savings in January & February – Standard seating passengers receive free upgrades to ride in Crown Coaches. North & South Carolina residents can take advantage of our Tarheel Ticket, and receive $5 off adult & $2 off child tickets from January 16 – March 31 when reserved in advance (passengers must present Photo ID at depot). GSMR offers special student rates on the Nantahala Gorge excursion to home-schooled children on April 16^th.  Step on Board with Great Smoky Mountains Railroad for a journey you’ll always remember. For more information on these trips and those in remainder of 2010 please call 800-872-4681 or visit us online at www.GSMR.com.  

Peanuts Easter Beagle Express, April 2 - 3

Trains will depart the historic Bryson City depot at 10:30 a.m. for a 4 1/2 hour journey. Celebrate springtime aboard this festive holiday train. Passengers will join Snoopy, Lucy, Charlie Brown and Easter Bunnies for old fashioned Easter fun during the 1 hour layover at the Nantahala Outdoor Center. Festivities include an Easter egg hunt with special prizes, egg decorating, storytelling, coloring sheets, temporary tattoos, snacks with Snoopy and more. Advanced tickets are required, as seating is limited. Adult tickets are $49 and children two and up are $29. Ask about the Crown Coach upgrades and upgraded dining options. Please call (800)872-4681 or visit www.gsmr.com for reservations.

 

March 12 - 18                                                                                               Herren House

Eat for a STAR-grave, March 12 - 13, 12 - 2 p.m

A benefit lunch at the Herren House restaurant for Save The Animals Rescue. Great raffle prizes will be up for grabs. Live music will be provided by Jeanne Naber on Saturday. $20 per person (50% of all proceeds to benefit STAR Ranch). Please call (828)452-7837 for reservations.

Asian Wine Dinner, March 18, 7 p.m.

Enjoy Szechuan Shrimp Toasts with Sesame Seeds, Great Wall of China Spinach Salas with Soy Sauce, Mogul India's Chicken Biryani with Lentils & Basmati Rice Served with Fresh Cilantro Yoghurt Dressing, Fresh Orange Slices and Malaysian Santan Coconut Pudding with Strawberries. Wine pairings to be announced soon. $50 per person.

 

March 12 - November 7  

Lake Junaluska Intentional Growth Center

Confirmation Retreat Weekends

Lake Junaluska Conference & Retreat center has been committed to youth since 1916. The organization offers fun and educational workshops that will challenge youth to continue their faith journey beyond the end of their Confirmation Class. Youth are about to make an exciting commitment to their local churches. The Intentional Growth Center has been sponsoring Confirmation Retreat Weekends for over 25 years. Attendees may choose among difference Confirmation weekends or on of the Mega weekends. Each Mega weekend gives a larger experience to groups of at least 600 participants. All weekends include the World Methodist Museum and the Heritage Center Museum which have the largest exhibits in the world chronicling Wesleyan history. Confirmation Dates are as follows:  March 12-14, Speaker: Andy Lambert, Band: Providence; March 19-21, Speaker: Duffy Robbins, Band: Providence, April 16-18, Speaker: Stephen Streett, Band: Stephen Streett; April 23-25, Speaker: Owner Barrow, Band: Zeke Listenbee; November 5-7, Speaker: Don Washburn, Band: Don Washburn. For additional information contact The Intentional Growth Center (800)482.1442

 

March 13 & 27                                                                                               Clear Water Contractors

Clear Water Contractor Training

Several development related organizations have joined together to provide training for regional contractors on the laws and best practices pertaining to sediment, erosion and storm water control. Agency representatives from the NC Divisions of Water Quality, Army Corps of Engineers and NC Geological Survey will share information on practices and tools to help address land stabilization and maintaining water quality. The eight-hour training is composed of four main modules. The Clear Water Contractor training program elevates awareness among contractors in each of the following areas: the NC Sedimentation Pollution Control Act; Best Management practices for controlling sediment and erosion; rules pertaining to stormwater and riparian buffers as well as those managed by the NC Division of Water Quality; the landslide mapping tools being developed by the NC Geological Survey; and rules and permits governed by the US Army Corps of Engineers. For additional information visit www.clearwatercontractors.org or call (828)712.0972. Registration is $36 and available online. This includes lunch, breaks and a copy of the NC Erosion and Sedimentation Control Field Manual.

 

March 14

The Waynesville Inn, Golf Resort & Spa

Service Industry Night (SIN)

Every Sunday Evening, 4 p.m. - until, the Waynesville Inn will be hosting Service Industry Night to show their appreciation to all employed in the service and hospitality industry. The evening will feature 50% off burgers and appetizer selections and drink specials. Service industry identification required.

 

March 14 & 15

The Maggie Valley Club

Martini Night Saturdays

Every Saturday enjoy $2 off every martini. The menu features over 20 varieties or you may create your own. Maggie Valley Club Pin High Restaurant

Sunday Brunch at the Club, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Delicious Sunday Brunch every Sunday in the Renaissance. Maggie Valley Club Renaissance Restaurant.

March 16                                                                                                 Haywood Community College Small Business Center                                                               Market Your Business to Success, By Establishing Yourself as an Expert, March 16 Become recognized as a leader in your industry. Win bids over your cost cutting competition, close more sales and increase the quality of your sales. Open you business up to new markets, and stay ahead of the curve. The event will be held in the Student Center, First Floor. Call(828)627.4512 to register today. 

March 17                                                                                               Heinzelmannchen Brewery

A Little Irish Celebration, March 17

Anything green in the brewery will be available at a discount - sorry green beer fans- the Braumeister will not allow staff to color Heinzelmannchen beers! Wunderbar Wednesday will be going on and $6.10 Growler Fills will be available.

 

March 17                                                                                                 Mountain Radiance                                                                                                             Hidden Secrets of Laser Hair Removal

One day event, get ready for summer! Mountain Radiance will be offering half price laser hair removal for new clients during this one day event. They will also be offering Facials, Microdermabrassion or Chemical Peels for $65 through the month of March. Call (828)627-2711 to book your appointment today.

 

March 20                                                                                                    Shook Museum                                             

Michael Beadle Book Signing

The Shook Museum will be hosting a book signing, March 20, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., for Author Michael Beadle, Haywood County.  This is Beadle's first Images of America book. Beadle is a poet, magazine editor and touring writer-in-residence living in Canton, North Carolina. He co-authored the bicentennial retrospective,  Haywood County: Portrait of a Mountain Community, and has published hundreds of newspaper articles on the history, arts and culture of Haywood County.

 

March 22                                                                                                 Haywood Regional Medical Center                                             

Colon Cancer Lunch and Learn

"Colon Cancer is Preventable" is the topic of a Lunch and Learn session to be held from noon until 1 p.m. March 22 at Haywood Regional Health & Fitness Center. Drs. Henry Nathan and Filiberto Colon will discuss screening recommendations and healthy habits to  help avoid colon cancer. Reservations are required for the lunch, which costs $5, by calling (828)452.8881.

 

March 25                                                                                                 Haywood County Chamber of Commerce                                          

Mélange of the Mountains

Sample the culinary delights of some of Western North Carolina's most regarded restaurants and vendors. Wine, beer, coffee and tea samples will also be available. Tickets are available at the Haywood County Chamber of Commerce, 591 N Main Street, Waynesville or online www.haywood-nc.com. Please call (828)456-3021 or email admin@haywood-nc.com for additional information.

 

March 30                                                                                                    Haywood Community College

Job Fair

Haywood Community College will be hosting a Job Fair, March 30, 1 - 6 p.m. in the HCC Auditorium. Setup for employers begins at 12. Lunch will be provided to the employers. This is a free event for job seekers and employers. For more information or to register, contact Emma Dechant, Career Development Specialist, (828)565-4095 or edechant@haywood.edu.

 

March 30 - 31                                                                                                   NCSU Cooperative Extension

Developing a New Food Business - a two-day workshop

Sponsored by NCSU Cooperative Extension and Blue Ridge Food Ventures; and conducted by the Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics at NCSU. During this intensive two-day workshop participants will explore how to start a new food business (not a restaurant)  by interacting with successful producers and university personnel from across the Southeast. The workshop will focus on food businesses that process, package, and sell a variety of food and agricultural products. Workshop participants will receive reference notebooks and other materials that will help them develop their businesses. In-class exercises, and homework, will make the program even more meaningful. Workshop will be held in the Haynes Building, A-B Tech, Enka Campus. Cost $95 per person. Preregistration is required and the deadline is March 16th. For more information, contact Cathy at (828)255.5522 or cathy_hohenstein@ncsu.edu.

 

April 8 - 11                   

Lake Junaluska Conference and Retreat Center

Caring for Creation

Life in our world today is challenged by how we care for the gift of Earth given to us by God. The Christian faith challenges us to be caretakers of Earth. Caring for Creation helps members of faith communities learn how we can care of the Earth. The Caring for Creation experience provides the Biblical and theological support for developing opportunities for faith communities to be caretakers of our home Earth. It also offers plenary sessions provided by outstanding leadership to challenge us to move forward in our efforts to care for Earth. For more information please visit http://www.lakejunaluska.com/caring-for-creation/.