MURPHY
Blankets & comforters
A local ministry hopes to blanket Murphy in warmth this winter.
Free gently worn blankets and comforters will be given away to the homeless and needy from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29, in the fellowship hall at First Baptist Church of Murphy, 517 Hiwassee St.
Share this information with anyone who may need it. For details, email mkmason2002@yahoo.com.
MARBLE
Area water meeting set
The Marble Community Water System’s annual meeting is set for 8 p.m. Thursday at Cherokee County Emergency Medical Services Station 4, 2411 Airport Road.
All customers of the system are invited to attend and help elect new board members. For details, email brennagibby@gmail.com.
MURPHY
Sign up for assistance
The Salvation Army will hold signups for local residents in need of assistance on Thanksgiving and Christmas from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Konehete Park, 699 Connahetta St.
To sign up, bring photo identification, proof of birth date, proof of address and proof of federal food assistance, or proof of income and expenses. For details, call 828-456-7111 or email David.Carriker@uss.salvationarmy.org.
HIWASSEE DAM
Access road lane closures
The Tennessee Valley Authority announced that beginning Monday, specialized construction crews will begin cutting slots in Hiwassee Dam to manage concrete growth and ensure the continued reliability of the spillway gates.
The work will require lane closures on Hiwassee Dam Access Road. Look for roadway signs.
This maintenance work will continue through the end of December. Due to the area being an active construction zone, TVA is strongly encouraging pedestrians to avoid the area.
MURPHY
Ballerina party soon
Murphy School of Dance is presenting a Ballerina Princess Party from 1-2:30 p.m. Saturday at 281 Tennessee St.
A real Disney princess will be a special guest, with girls ages 3-7 singing and dancing along with her. There will also be a 30-minute ballet lesson.
There is a charge to attend this event. For details, contact Director Torie Pinkleton Westmoreland at 837-8535 or torie.pinkleton@gmail.com, and visit murphyschoolofdance.com.
ANDREWS
Decorate windows
It’s time for the Andrews Chamber of Commerce’s annual Christmas Window Decorating Contest.
Business owners are encouraged to decorate their front windows by the deadline of Friday, Nov. 18, so downtown Andrews will be ready for Christmas on Main Street and the town’s annual Christmas parade. Email chamberdirector@andrewschamber.com for details and to let the chamber know when your windows are ready for judging from Dec. 5-8.
MURPHY
$5K Raffle Fundraiser
HAVEN Children’s Advocacy Center is planning its annual $5,000 Raffle Fundraiser from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12, at the Hackney Warehouse, 11 Railroad St.
There will be an open bar, entertainment, silent auction and appetizers before dinner and dessert. For details or to buy tickets, visit www.havencac.org or HAVEN’s page on Facebook.
ANDREWS
Christmas parade set
The Town of Andrews will be hosting the “Small Town, Bright Lights” Christmas Parade at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10, on Main Street downtown.
Trophies will be given to first-, second- and third-place finishers. No Santa Claus imposters will be allowed in the parade. Judging will begin in West End Plaza at 4:30 p.m.
MURPHY
Help out Saturday
Murphy is planning a “Make A Difference Day” on the Murphy River Walk, extending to the Payne Street boat ramp area and Sunset Cemetery, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.
Mayor Tim Radford has asked Project MARS/AmeriCorps volunteers to join local residents to make a noticeable difference along the River Walk and other town properties. For details, email mayortimradford@gmail.com.
The volunteers will be doing a little bit of a lot of things, from trimming low branches and vegetation to cleaning benches and picking up litter. Graffiti will be removed, gravel will be put down and signs repainted.
Everyone is welcome, and lunch will be served.
MURPHY
Bike tickets helping kids
The Pediatric Cancer Treatment Foundation has kicked off its annual kids bicycle giveaway. This year, the nonprofit
partnered with Strider and will give away a 12” balance bike.
Tickets are $5 each or five for $20. Get your tickets at Farley Insurance, 1004 U.S. 64 W.
Director Robert Trigueros said you don’t need to be present to win. The bike’s value is $120. For details, visit www.pctf-foundation.org.
RALEIGH
Register to vote soon
Eligible individuals who want to cast their ballot on Election Day 2022 must register to vote by Friday, as the early voting period begins Thursday.
Individuals who miss that deadline may register and vote at the same time during the one-stop early voting period, which runs through Nov. 5, at any early voting site in their county. To register, eligible individuals have the following options:
- If you have a North Carolina driver’s license or other DMV identification, you may register to vote online at www.ncdot.gov/dmv/offices-services/online/Pages/voter-registration-application.aspx.
- Any eligible resident can complete a Voter Registration Application and return it to the county board of elections office by 5 p.m. Friday.
North Carolina residents may not register to vote on Election Day unless they become eligible after Friday’s registration deadline due to becoming a U.S. citizen or having their rights restored following a felony
conviction.
Seventeen-year-olds who will be 18 years old by the general election Tuesday, Nov. 8, are eligible to register and vote.
LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Public meetings
THIS WEEK
- No public meetings are scheduled.
Compiled by Publisher David Brown.