Deadline for submission of items for the community calendar is 3 p.m. Friday. Items received after that time will be set for the appropriate calendar the following week. For a complete calendar listing, visit cherokeescout.com.
The following sessions are scheduled at the Extension Education Annex, the newly renovated facility at 699B Connahetta St. in Murphy: 7 p.m., Thursday, May 8, “AI & Disinformation;” 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 13, “Intro to Photo Editing Tools;” 2 p.m. Monday, May 19, “Technology for Aging in Place” and 11 a.m. Thursday, May 19, “Anti-Virus & Malware Removers at a Glance.” The following session is scheduled at Murphy Public Library at 9 Blumenthal St. in Murphy: 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 27, “Streaming & Smart TVs.” Details: Daniel R. Ferreira, digital skills educator, 828-837-2210, daniel_ferreira@ncsu.edu; or Cherokee County Center, 40 Peachtree St. downtown.
Tickets are available for this year’s Forks & Cork: Local Savor 2025 on Thursday, June 5, at The Hackney Warehouse, 11 Railroad St. in downtown Murphy. Doors open at 5 p.m. The menu will include samples of local cuisine from top restaurants, caterers, breweries, wineries and more. This year’s event will also feature live music by Denise Moore Vintage Jazz, event passport, raffle and more. Those attending may vote for their favorites. Capacity is limited to 300 guests, so register early. Details: Tickets are at the Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce office in Murphy.
Alcoholics Anonymous Intergroup serving western North Carolina, north Georgia and southeastern Tennessee has moved its office to 40 Town Square, Suite E., in Blairsville, Ga. Office hours are from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Details: Call 706-400-5531, 24 hours a day; email AAMountainIntergroup@gmail.com; or visit AAMountainIntergroup.org for a list of area meetings.
May 8
Culberson Volunteer Fire Department will hold a community meeting at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at the fire station on N.C. 60.
May 9
The first Extreme West meeting of the N.C. Bluebird Society will begin at 11 a.m. Friday at Downtown Pizza Co., 52 Hiawassee St. in Murphy. President Iris Senzig and board member Carol Reid of the NCBS will discuss the latest ways to help bluebirds continue to thrive and answer any questions. Pizza buffet will be available. Everyone is invited. RSVP by today. Details: Email Patty at ppcook@yahoo.com.
May 13
Anyone interested in becoming a ham radio operator is welcome to attend the monthly meeting of the Appalachia Amateur Radio Club. Meetings are held at 7 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month at First Baptist Church of Murphy across from McDonald’s. Amateur radio is critical when natural disasters or large-scale power outages occur. Members offer advice and help in securing a FCC license. Details: Visit appalachiaarc.org or call 239-778-6549 and leave a message.
May 14
Volunteers from Andrews Seventh-day Adventist Church and Grace Fellowship Baptist Church will distribute Manna Foods of Asheville from noon-1:15 p.m. Wednesday, May 14, at the Andrews Senior Center, Main and Park streets in Andrews. There will be canned goods with fresh produce, bread and miscellaneous items. All citizens of Cherokee County are welcome. Details: Call Ray Denton at 828-361-1429.
May 16
Grocery bingo starts at 7 p.m. Friday, May 16, at the Peachtree Community Center, 125 Memory Lane. All ages can play and are welcome. Play two cards for $5. There will be door prizes and a drawing. Bring a snack to share. Details: Call 828-837-2980.
May 17
The Cherokee Clay Food Alliance and Still Waters Landing Farm invite everyone to The Big Table, a fundraiser that supports both organizations’ missions to provide farm-fresh food from 5-8 p.m. Saturday, May 17, at the Brasstown Community Civic Center. Details: Visit wncccfa.org or email swlfarmmanager@gmail.com.
The “Focus on Women’s Health – Supporting the Heart of Western North Carolina,” a free event, will be held Saturday, May 17, at Andrews United Methodist Church, 100 Chestnut St. The day will include the vendor hall from 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.; lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; and an educational program from 1-4 p.m. Door prizes will be given. Physicians and other medical professionals are courtesy of Erlanger Western Carolina Hospital in Peachtree. The event is sponsored by Tri-County Democratic Women of N.C.