Event listings are FREE of charge. Send your flyers/info to Scott at scotmckie@ebci-nsn.gov or to Cherokeeonefeather1966@gmail.com

Jenna Kranz, from Uncomplicated Kitchen, cooking class. Feb. 15 at 11 a.m. at the Jackson County Public Library Atrium. This event is free; however, sign-up is required as space is limited. Register by emailing JCPL-Adults@fontanalib.org or call 586-2016

Presentation by Brian Paley entitled “Unrepresented: White, Cherokee, and Enslaved Women”. Feb. 16 at 2 p.m. in the Estelle Bennett Hughes Theater at the Funk Heritage Center in Waleska, Ga. Info: www.reinhardt.edu/funkheritage

Four Seasons Grief Counselor. Feb. 16 at 5:30 p.m. at the Jackson County Public Library Conference Room. This event is free; however, registration is required. Register by emailing JCPL-Adults@fontanalib.org or call 586-2016

Cardinal Welcome Plaque class. Feb. 18 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Murphy Art Center in Murphy, N.C. Painting a two-lay cardinal plaque in Dixie Belle Paint. Info: Barbara McMillan 557-5881, bmcmillan0927@gmail.com

Container Gardening. Feb. 18 at 10 a.m. in the Community Room at the Jackson County Public Library in Sylva, N.C. Minda Daughtry, Jackson County Extension Agency, will give a demonstration. This is not a workshop. This event is co-sponsored by the Friends of the Jackson County Public Library. Info: 586-2016, jcpl-adults@fontanalib.org

Bilingual Storytime. Feb. 24 at 10:30 a.m. at the Jackson County Public Library in Sylva, N.C. Includes stories, songs, rhymes, and more, in both English and Spanish. This event is co-sponsored by the Friends of the Jackson County Public Library. Info: 586-2016, jcpl-adults@fontanalib.org

Swain County Democratic Party Whittier-Cherokee Precinct annual organizational meeting. Feb. 25 at 10 a.m. via Zoom. Agenda items include electing precinct officers and delegates to the County Convention. For more information, or to request the Zoom link, email maryherr2017@gmail.com or call 497-9498

Lecture Series at Sequoyah Birthplace Museum (Annette Saunooke Clapsaddle). Feb. 26 at 1 p.m. in the multi-purpose room. Annette Saunooke Clapsaddle, a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, is the author of several books including “Even As We Breathe”, her debut novel which was named one of NPR’s Best Books of 2020. This is a free lecture. Info: Museum at (423) 884-6246

Haywood Co. Arts Council (HCAC) featured artists’ exhibit. Through Feb. 27 at the Haywood County Arts Council 86 N Mail St, Waynesville, N.C. This specially-curated exhibit features 12 HCAC artist members who will have monthly features throughout 2023. Artists are chosen by opting into a drawing during membership renewal. The opening reception is on Feb. 3 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Info: www.haywoodartscouncil.org, (828) 452-0593

Presentation by William Isom II entitled “Cherokee Slaveholders & East Tennessee”. March 2 at 2 p.m. in the Estelle Bennett Hughes Theater at the Funk Heritage Center in Waleska, Ga. Info: www.reinhardt.edu/funkheritage

Swain County Genealogical and Historical Society meeting. March 2 at 6:30 p.m. at the Swain County Regional Business Education and Training Center at 45 East Ridge Drive in Bryson City, N.C. Anita Finger-Smith will give a presentation entitled “Cherokee Lands in the Marketplace in WNC 1819-1829”. Conversation and refreshments will follow the presentation. This is free and open to the public.

Making Clay Faces Class. March 18 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Murphy Arts Center in Murphy, N.C. This is a MACkey Mouse Art Club class suitable for kids. Students will make, bake, and paint faces of clay and decorate to hang. Ages 7-17. Info: Dianne Gardner (760) 974-6583, rosie091504@gmail.com or the Murphy Art Center 360-3038.

Lecture Series at Sequoyah Birthplace Museum (Dawn Arneach). March 19 at 1 p.m. in the multi-purpose room. Dawn Arneach, a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, will present “Learn how to find your ancestors and hear what they shared through the generations”. This is a free lecture. Info: Museum at (423) 884-6246

Southwestern Community College community courses.

Info: Register online at: https://www.southwesterncc.edu/class-schedule

Lecture Series at Sequoyah Birthplace Museum (Dr. Lin Stepp). April 1 at 1 p.m. in the multi-purpose room. Dr. Lin Stepp will be lecturing and holding a book signing for her latest book, “Seeking Ayita” which is set in Cherokee, N.C. This is a free lecture. Info: Museum at (423) 884-6246

Easter Hat Parade. April 15 at 2 p.m. in Dillsboro, N.C. Judges select the best hats in more than 20 categories including: biggest, smallest, funniest, best-smelling, “poofy-est”, most creatives, most spring-like, and most outrageous. Easter egg hunt starts at 10:30 a.m.

Cherokee High School and Teacher exhibit. May 3-29 at the Haywood County Arts Council 86 N Mail St, Waynesville, N.C. This specially curated exhibit, curated by Lori Reed, features work of Cherokee High School students and their teachers in celebration of the unveiling of the Cherokee-inspired and -designed mural on the HCAC’s building back wall facing Wall Street. Info: www.haywoodartscouncil.org, (828) 452-0593

Plott-Toberfest. Oct. 5-8 in Canton, N.C. Sponsored by the Haywood County Historical & Genealogical Society. Traditional German heritage will be featured. Info: 564-1044, nchchgs.org

Happenings at John C Campbell School at 1 Folk School Road in Brasstown, N.C. All events are open to the public. Info: www.folkschool.org/events

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