Events for July 2019
Jackson County Chamber & Visitor Center
Jul 1 - Aug 6    Fall Golf League (10 week League)
Fall Golf League!
Registration is beginning on July 1st and ending August 6th 
The league is beginning on August 6th.
League will be Tuesdays at 5:30 p.m  
Date: July 1, 2019
Website: http://www.carolinamountaingolf.com/
Location: Smoky Mountain Country Club 
1300 Conleys Creek Rd. 
Whittier, NC 28789
Contact: Smoky Mountain Country Club 828-497-7622
Date/Time Details: Registration begins July 1st to August 6th 

League starts : Tuesday, August 6th 
Starting at 5:30 p.m
Fees/Admission: $10 to enter AND $20 each week paid to golf course.  
Jul 1 - Jul 31    Fall Youth Soccer
Registration: July 1st to July 31
Register online @ www.rec.jacksonnc.org 
Birth Certificates are required for all first time players
Players with birth year from 2006 - 2015 ONLY are eligible to play. 
Practices start week of August 19 
Volunteer Coaches needed. 
Date: July 1, 2019
Time: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Website: http:// www.rec.jacksonnc.org
Location: Recreation Park in Cullowhee
88 Cullowhee Mountain rd 
Cullowhee NC 28723
Date/Time Details: July 1 - 31st 2019
 
Fees/Admission: $55 ( includes shirt, shorts and socks) 
Jul 1    Casino Employee Day
Monday is Casino Employee Day.  Casino Employee badges get you 10% off.  Come spend your "weekend" with us!
Date: July 1, 2019
Time: 2:00 PM - 11:55 PM
Website: https://www.facebook.com/events/401965046666206/
Location: The Sneak E Squirrel
EMail: sneakesquirrel@yahoo.com
Date/Time Details: Mondays 2p-12a
Jul 2    Cultivating Collections: Photography, Artist Books, Contemporary Native American

Cultivating Collections: Photography, Artist Books, Contemporary Native American Art

Image Featured: Fran Forman, Parachutist Descending, 2005, archival print from photographic assemblage, 22 x 28 inches, Gift from the Ray Griffin/Thom Robinson collection. Image Courtesy of the Artist and franforman.com.

Experience highlights from three growing areas in the WCU Fine Art Museum Collection.

Exhibition - June 4th - July 26th

Reception - July 25 5-7 PM
Date: July 2, 2019
Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Location: Fine Art Museum Main Gallery - Bardo Arts Center
Jul 2    NSG 688/689 Seminar

Clinical Seminar
Date: July 2, 2019
Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: Biltmore Park - Room 338 - Classroom
Jul 2    Craft Therapy
The Jackson County Public Library is starting Craft Therapy. This get-together will be the first Tuesday of each month. Craft Therapy is an evening of up-cycle crafting at the Library. Drop in for a whole session or as long as you would like. Each month will have a different theme. 
Date: July 2, 2019
Time: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Location: At the Jackson County Public Library Atrium. 
310 Keener St. 
Sylva, N.C
Contact: Jackson County Public Library 828-586-2016
Date/Time Details: Tuesday, March 5 
5:30 p.m - 7:30 p.m 
Fees/Admission: Free, No registration 
Jul 3    End of First 4.5 Week Term

First 4.5 week term ends.
Date: July 3, 2019
Time: 8:00 AM - 8:00 AM
Jul 3    Cultivating Collections: Photography, Artist Books, Contemporary Native American

Cultivating Collections: Photography, Artist Books, Contemporary Native American Art

Image Featured: Fran Forman, Parachutist Descending, 2005, archival print from photographic assemblage, 22 x 28 inches, Gift from the Ray Griffin/Thom Robinson collection. Image Courtesy of the Artist and franforman.com.

Experience highlights from three growing areas in the WCU Fine Art Museum Collection.

Exhibition - June 4th - July 26th

Reception - July 25 5-7 PM
Date: July 3, 2019
Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Location: Fine Art Museum Main Gallery - Bardo Arts Center
Jul 4 - Jul 11    Sylva Rotary Flags on the Hill
Sylva Rotary Club will display American flags for Fourth of July. 
Date: July 4, 2019
Website: http://www.sylvarotaryclub.org/
Location: Flags will be displayed in Mark Watson Park
Sylva
Date/Time Details: July 4 through July 11
Jul 4    Independence Day Holiday

Independence Day Holiday.
Date: July 4, 2019
Time: 8:00 AM - 8:00 AM
Jul 4    Fireworks in Sylva - 2019
The Jackson County Chamber of Commerce presents the 5th Annual Fourth of July Fireworks in Sylva!  Fun for the whole family -
  • Food and Drinks
  • Activities for the kids
  • FREE concert at the Bridge Park Pavilion - Carolina Soul Band performs R&B/Soul/Beach/Classic Hits from 6:30 to 9:45 p.m.
  • The featured food vendors for this concert are Hit the Pit BBQ, South of Philly, Great Smokies Tropical Sno and Al's BBQ & More. 
Date: July 4, 2019
Time: 5:00 PM - 10:30 PM
Website: https://www.mountainlovers.com
Location: Bridge Park Pavilion
Downtown Sylva
Contact: Jackson County Chamber of Commerce 828-586-2155
Date/Time Details: Thursday, July 4, 2019
5:00 p.m. until Dark 
Fees/Admission: Free
Jul 4    Family Night at the Library
Family night, a craft, a movie... something for the whole family.
Date: July 4, 2019
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Website: http://www.fontanalib.org
Location: Jackson County Public Library
Contact: Ben Woody- 828-586-2016
EMail: bwoody@fontanalib.org
Date/Time Details: 1st Thursday each month
Fees/Admission: FREE
Jul 5    The Art of Gayle Barker Woody at Gallery 1 Sylva - June/July
Local artist Gayle Barker Woody presents her handmade art.  Gayle  is a paper maker using unique items like wasp nests in her paper. She is a print maker, hand builds pottery and makes hand made books from her papers.  Known in our community for her years teaching art in the public school system Gayle's work will be on display for sale at Gallery 1 Sylva during the months of June and July.   A reception in her honor will occur on Friday, June 7th beginning at 5:00 p.m.  Please join us - refreshments will be served.
Date: July 5, 2019
Time: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Location: Gallery 1 Sylva, NC  604 West Main Street, Sylva, NC  28779
Contact: Pamela Haddock, Gayle Barker Woody
EMail: art@gallery1sylva.com
Date/Time Details: Reception, Friday, June 7th beginning at 5:00 p.m.  
Gallery hours Friday 11-3:00
Saturday 12-4:00
Fees/Admission: Free to the public
Jul 5    Second 4.5 Week Term Begins

Second 4.5 week term begins.
Date: July 5, 2019
Time: 8:00 AM - 8:00 AM
Jul 5    Cultivating Collections: Photography, Artist Books, Contemporary Native American

Cultivating Collections: Photography, Artist Books, Contemporary Native American Art

Image Featured: Fran Forman, Parachutist Descending, 2005, archival print from photographic assemblage, 22 x 28 inches, Gift from the Ray Griffin/Thom Robinson collection. Image Courtesy of the Artist and franforman.com.

Experience highlights from three growing areas in the WCU Fine Art Museum Collection.

Exhibition - June 4th - July 26th

Reception - July 25 5-7 PM
Date: July 5, 2019
Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Location: Fine Art Museum Main Gallery - Bardo Arts Center
Jul 5 - Jul 7    Authentic Cherokee Powwow
Experience Cherokee in the best way. Authentic Indian Dancers, Drumming and Tribal Regalia. Competitions for dancers and drummers make it more intresting with world champion dancers and drummers. They will also be Crafts, Food and fireworks on Saturday at 10:00 p.m. $12 admission 
Date: July 5, 2019
Time: 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Website: https://www.visitcherokeenc.com
Location:  Acquoni Expo Center
1501 Acquoni Road
Cherokee, N.C 
Contact: Welcome Center at 1-800-438-1601
Date/Time Details: Friday July 5, - 5:00 p.m - 10:00 p.m 
Saturday, July 6 - 12:00 p.m - 11:00 p.m
Sunday, July 7 - 12:00 p.m - 6:00 p.m  
Jul 5    Concerts on the Creek 2019 - Hot Trail Mix
Concerts on the Creek are free and open to anyone. Bring a blanket and a chair and enjoy an evening of beautiful music. Check Facebook for cancellations or rescheduling. Hot Trail Mix is playing Progressive Bluegrass music. 

The featured food vendors for this concert are South of Philly and Little Jimmy's Italian Ice. 
Date: July 5, 2019
Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Website: https://www.facebook.com/ConcertsOnTheCreek/
Location: Bridge Park Pavillion 
76 Railroad Ave
Sylva, N.C 28779
Contact: Chamber of Commerce (828) 586-2155
Date/Time Details: Every Friday
Memorial day through Labor Day
7:00 p.m - 9:00 p.m 
Fees/Admission: Free
Jul 6    The Art of Gayle Barker Woody at Gallery 1 Sylva - June/July
Local artist Gayle Barker Woody presents her handmade art.  Gayle  is a paper maker using unique items like wasp nests in her paper. She is a print maker, hand builds pottery and makes hand made books from her papers.  Known in our community for her years teaching art in the public school system Gayle's work will be on display for sale at Gallery 1 Sylva during the months of June and July.   A reception in her honor will occur on Friday, June 7th beginning at 5:00 p.m.  Please join us - refreshments will be served.
Date: July 6, 2019
Time: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Location: Gallery 1 Sylva, NC  604 West Main Street, Sylva, NC  28779
Contact: Pamela Haddock, Gayle Barker Woody
EMail: art@gallery1sylva.com
Date/Time Details: Reception, Friday, June 7th beginning at 5:00 p.m.  
Gallery hours Friday 11-3:00
Saturday 12-4:00
Fees/Admission: Free to the public
Jul 7    Marching Band Symposium

Pride of the Mountains

This annual event, hosted by the WCU We are more than excited to announce an amazing opportunity for high school and middle school band directors! Thanks to the generosity and continued educationally based support of the DeMoulin Brothers Uniform Company, any and all high school and middle school band directors can attend Summer Symposium for FREE!!! Yes, that's right - completely tuition FREE!!!
The newly branded: "DeMoulin Directors Academy" at Summer Symposium is being underwritten by this fabulous company to give back to the band director community.Housing and meal options are available if needed.
So don't delay - and GET REGISTERED TODAY!


Check out this lineup of world class music education professionals who will be teaching this year. UNBELIEVABLE!
This is going to be an unprecedented venture in the realm of continued education for our instrumental music community.
THANK YOU DEMOULIN!!!!!!
Date: July 7, 2019
Time: 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Location: Studio Theater at Bardo Arts Center, PERFORMANCE HALL at BARDO ARTS CENTER, Fine Art Museum Star Atrium - Bardo Arts Center, STUDIO THEATER at BARDO ARTS CENTER
Jul 8 - Jul 11    Marching Band Symposium

Pride of the Mountains

We are more than excited to announce an amazing opportunity for high school and middle school band directors! Thanks to the generosity and continued educationally based support of the DeMoulin Brothers Uniform Company, any and all high school and middle school band directors can attend Summer Symposium for FREE!!! Yes, that's right - completely tuition FREE!!!
The newly branded: "DeMoulin Directors Academy" at Summer Symposium is being underwritten by this fabulous company to give back to the band director community.Housing and meal options are available if needed.


So don't delay - and GET REGISTERED TODAY!


Check out this lineup of world class music education professionals who will be teaching this year. UNBELIEVABLE!
This is going to be an unprecedented venture in the realm of continued education for our instrumental music community.
THANK YOU DEMOULIN!!!!!!
Date: July 8, 2019
Time: 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Location: Studio Theater at Bardo Arts Center, PERFORMANCE HALL at BARDO ARTS CENTER, STUDIO THEATER at BARDO ARTS CENTER
Jul 8    Casino Employee Day
Monday is Casino Employee Day.  Casino Employee badges get you 10% off.  Come spend your "weekend" with us!
Date: July 8, 2019
Time: 2:00 PM - 11:55 PM
Website: https://www.facebook.com/events/401965046666206/
Location: The Sneak E Squirrel
EMail: sneakesquirrel@yahoo.com
Date/Time Details: Mondays 2p-12a
Jul 9    Cultivating Collections: Photography, Artist Books, Contemporary Native American

Cultivating Collections: Photography, Artist Books, Contemporary Native American Art

Image Featured: Fran Forman, Parachutist Descending, 2005, archival print from photographic assemblage, 22 x 28 inches, Gift from the Ray Griffin/Thom Robinson collection. Image Courtesy of the Artist and franforman.com.

Experience highlights from three growing areas in the WCU Fine Art Museum Collection.

Exhibition - June 4th - July 26th

Reception - July 25 5-7 PM
Date: July 9, 2019
Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Location: Fine Art Museum Main Gallery - Bardo Arts Center
Jul 9    NSG 688/689 Seminar

Clinical Seminar
Date: July 9, 2019
Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: Biltmore Park - Room 338 - Classroom
Jul 9    Summer Programming

Summer Programming
Date: July 9, 2019
Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Location: Blue Ridge Lawn
Jul 10    Cultivating Collections: Photography, Artist Books, Contemporary Native American

Cultivating Collections: Photography, Artist Books, Contemporary Native American Art

Image Featured: Fran Forman, Parachutist Descending, 2005, archival print from photographic assemblage, 22 x 28 inches, Gift from the Ray Griffin/Thom Robinson collection. Image Courtesy of the Artist and franforman.com.

Experience highlights from three growing areas in the WCU Fine Art Museum Collection.

Exhibition - June 4th - July 26th

Reception - July 25 5-7 PM
Date: July 10, 2019
Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Location: Fine Art Museum Main Gallery - Bardo Arts Center
Jul 11    Cultivating Collections: Photography, Artist Books, Contemporary Native American

Cultivating Collections: Photography, Artist Books, Contemporary Native American Art

Image Featured: Fran Forman, Parachutist Descending, 2005, archival print from photographic assemblage, 22 x 28 inches, Gift from the Ray Griffin/Thom Robinson collection. Image Courtesy of the Artist and franforman.com.

Experience highlights from three growing areas in the WCU Fine Art Museum Collection.

Exhibition - June 4th - July 26th

Reception - July 25 5-7 PM
Date: July 11, 2019
Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Location: Fine Art Museum Main Gallery - Bardo Arts Center
Jul 11    Celebration of the Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act
Disability Partners of the Sylva Office will be hosting The annual celebration of the Anniversary of the ADA (Americans with Disability Act).
There will be BBQ with a vegetarian option available plus sides. 
A brief presentation will be made and maybe a surprise guest speaker or two. 
The event is free and open to the public.   
Please RSVP with Mandy by July 5th 
Call: 828-631-1167
Date: July 11, 2019
Time: 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Location: Disability Partners - Sylva Office
525 Mineral Springs Dr. 
Sylva NC, 28779
Contact: 828-631-1167
Date/Time Details: Thursday, July 11 
12 p.m 
Fees/Admission: Free 
Please RSVP with Mandy by July 5th 
Call: 828-631-1167
Jul 11    Lovely the Band

Lovely the Band Live in Concert!  Show starts at 7:00pm. Admission is FREE!!!
Date: July 11, 2019
Time: 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Location: UC Grandroom, Hinds University Center - CENTRAL PLAZA
Jul 12    The Art of Gayle Barker Woody at Gallery 1 Sylva - June/July
Local artist Gayle Barker Woody presents her handmade art.  Gayle  is a paper maker using unique items like wasp nests in her paper. She is a print maker, hand builds pottery and makes hand made books from her papers.  Known in our community for her years teaching art in the public school system Gayle's work will be on display for sale at Gallery 1 Sylva during the months of June and July.   A reception in her honor will occur on Friday, June 7th beginning at 5:00 p.m.  Please join us - refreshments will be served.
Date: July 12, 2019
Time: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Location: Gallery 1 Sylva, NC  604 West Main Street, Sylva, NC  28779
Contact: Pamela Haddock, Gayle Barker Woody
EMail: art@gallery1sylva.com
Date/Time Details: Reception, Friday, June 7th beginning at 5:00 p.m.  
Gallery hours Friday 11-3:00
Saturday 12-4:00
Fees/Admission: Free to the public
Jul 12    Cultivating Collections: Photography, Artist Books, Contemporary Native American

Cultivating Collections: Photography, Artist Books, Contemporary Native American Art

Image Featured: Fran Forman, Parachutist Descending, 2005, archival print from photographic assemblage, 22 x 28 inches, Gift from the Ray Griffin/Thom Robinson collection. Image Courtesy of the Artist and franforman.com.

Experience highlights from three growing areas in the WCU Fine Art Museum Collection.

Exhibition - June 4th - July 26th

Reception - July 25 5-7 PM
Date: July 12, 2019
Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Location: Fine Art Museum Main Gallery - Bardo Arts Center
Jul 12    Concerts on the Creek 2019 - Unspoken Tradition
Concerts on the Creek are free with donations encouraged. Bring a blanket and a chair and enjoy an evening of beautiful music. Check Facebook for cancellations or rescheduling. Unspoken Tradition will be playing hard-driving bluegrass.  

The featured food vendors for this concert are Al's BBQ & More and Little Jimmy's Italian Ice.
Date: July 12, 2019
Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Website: https://www.facebook.com/ConcertsOnTheCreek/
Location: Bridge Park Pavillion 
76 Railroad Ave
Sylva, N.C 28779
Contact: Jackson County Chamber of Commerce (828) 586-2155
EMail: Julie@nc-mountains.com or Kelly@nc-mountains.com
Date/Time Details: Every Friday
Memorial Day through Labor Day
7:00 p.m - 9:00 p.m 
Fees/Admission: Free
Jul 13    The Art of Gayle Barker Woody at Gallery 1 Sylva - June/July
Local artist Gayle Barker Woody presents her handmade art.  Gayle  is a paper maker using unique items like wasp nests in her paper. She is a print maker, hand builds pottery and makes hand made books from her papers.  Known in our community for her years teaching art in the public school system Gayle's work will be on display for sale at Gallery 1 Sylva during the months of June and July.   A reception in her honor will occur on Friday, June 7th beginning at 5:00 p.m.  Please join us - refreshments will be served.
Date: July 13, 2019
Time: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Location: Gallery 1 Sylva, NC  604 West Main Street, Sylva, NC  28779
Contact: Pamela Haddock, Gayle Barker Woody
EMail: art@gallery1sylva.com
Date/Time Details: Reception, Friday, June 7th beginning at 5:00 p.m.  
Gallery hours Friday 11-3:00
Saturday 12-4:00
Fees/Admission: Free to the public
Jul 15 - Jul 19    Critter Camp July 2019
The Cashiers-Highlands Humane Society introduces Critter Camp! A brand new summer camp program for rising first-graders through rising sixth-graders. 
Three weeks of Critter Camp will be offered in 2019. 
Adopt, Donate, Volunteer and Foster. 
Each Week features fun, immersive experiences with animals at the no kill animal shelter! 
 
Date: July 15, 2019
Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Location: Cashiers- Highlands Humane Society 
200 gable Drive
Sapphire, NC 28774
Contact: 828-743-5752
EMail: info@CHhumanesociety.org
Date/Time Details: July 15th - 19th  
9 am - 4 pm 
 
Fees/Admission: $300 Each Week, per Child 
Max 12 number of children 
Jul 15    Casino Employee Day
Monday is Casino Employee Day.  Casino Employee badges get you 10% off.  Come spend your "weekend" with us!
Date: July 15, 2019
Time: 2:00 PM - 11:55 PM
Website: https://www.facebook.com/events/401965046666206/
Location: The Sneak E Squirrel
EMail: sneakesquirrel@yahoo.com
Date/Time Details: Mondays 2p-12a
Jul 16    Cultivating Collections: Photography, Artist Books, Contemporary Native American

Cultivating Collections: Photography, Artist Books, Contemporary Native American Art

Image Featured: Fran Forman, Parachutist Descending, 2005, archival print from photographic assemblage, 22 x 28 inches, Gift from the Ray Griffin/Thom Robinson collection. Image Courtesy of the Artist and franforman.com.

Experience highlights from three growing areas in the WCU Fine Art Museum Collection.

Exhibition - June 4th - July 26th

Reception - July 25 5-7 PM
Date: July 16, 2019
Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Location: Fine Art Museum Main Gallery - Bardo Arts Center
Jul 16    NSG 688/689 Seminar

Clinical Seminar
Date: July 16, 2019
Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: Biltmore Park - Room 338 - Classroom
Jul 17 - Jul 20    36th Annual Cullowhee Native Plant Conference
The purpose of the Cullowhee Native Plant Conference is to increase interest in and knowledge of propagating and preserving native southeastern plant species in the landscape. 
  • Small group field trips
  • Hands-on workshops
  • Plenary and concurrent sessions
  • More than a dozen plant vendors
  • Great food, fun and networking!
Date: July 17, 2019
Website: http://nativeplants.wcu.edu
Location: Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC 28723 
Contact: Call (828) 227-7397
Date/Time Details: Wednesday, July 17 -  Saturday, July 20
Call for hours
Jul 17    Cultivating Collections: Photography, Artist Books, Contemporary Native American

Cultivating Collections: Photography, Artist Books, Contemporary Native American Art

Image Featured: Fran Forman, Parachutist Descending, 2005, archival print from photographic assemblage, 22 x 28 inches, Gift from the Ray Griffin/Thom Robinson collection. Image Courtesy of the Artist and franforman.com.

Experience highlights from three growing areas in the WCU Fine Art Museum Collection.

Exhibition - June 4th - July 26th

Reception - July 25 5-7 PM
Date: July 17, 2019
Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Location: Fine Art Museum Main Gallery - Bardo Arts Center
Jul 18    Cultivating Collections: Photography, Artist Books, Contemporary Native American

Cultivating Collections: Photography, Artist Books, Contemporary Native American Art

Image Featured: Fran Forman, Parachutist Descending, 2005, archival print from photographic assemblage, 22 x 28 inches, Gift from the Ray Griffin/Thom Robinson collection. Image Courtesy of the Artist and franforman.com.

Experience highlights from three growing areas in the WCU Fine Art Museum Collection.

Exhibition - June 4th - July 26th

Reception - July 25 5-7 PM
Date: July 18, 2019
Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Location: Fine Art Museum Main Gallery - Bardo Arts Center
Jul 18    Outdoor Industry Entrepreneurship Seminar Series
This online seminar series is offered for outdoor industry entrepreneurs, startups and small business owners. The Recpreneur program is based on 3 simple ideas all ventures require for success: Creating, Sharing and Leading.
Date: July 18, 2019
Time: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Website: http://www.southwesterncc.edu/economic-development/small-business-center
Location: Southwestern Community College Workforce Continuing Education
447 College Drive
Sylva, NC 28779
Contact: 828-339-4211.
EMail: t_henry@southwesterncc.edu
Date/Time Details:
Thursday's from 3-4P
Fees/Admission: No Cost
Jul 18    S.T.I.R. 2019 - State Farm Insurance, Mike Colombo Agency

Join us for a Grand Opening/Ribbon Cutting and S.T.I.R. event at the new State Farm Insurance - Mike Colombo Agency.  Come enjoy:
  • Networking
  • Door Prizes
  • Food/Drinks
  • Office Tour
  • Live radio remote/music with WRGC 105.7 from 5-7 p.m.
Date: July 18, 2019
Time: 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Location: State Farm Insurance - Mike Colombo Agency
98 Cope Creek Road
Suite C
Sylva, NC  28779
Contact: Jackson County Chamber of Commerce 828-586-2155
Date/Time Details: Thursday, July 18 2019
5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Fees/Admission: Free
Jul 18    Summer Programming

Summer Programming
Date: July 18, 2019
Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Location: Hinds University Center - SPECIAL SETUP1
Jul 19    The Art of Gayle Barker Woody at Gallery 1 Sylva - June/July
Local artist Gayle Barker Woody presents her handmade art.  Gayle  is a paper maker using unique items like wasp nests in her paper. She is a print maker, hand builds pottery and makes hand made books from her papers.  Known in our community for her years teaching art in the public school system Gayle's work will be on display for sale at Gallery 1 Sylva during the months of June and July.   A reception in her honor will occur on Friday, June 7th beginning at 5:00 p.m.  Please join us - refreshments will be served.
Date: July 19, 2019
Time: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Location: Gallery 1 Sylva, NC  604 West Main Street, Sylva, NC  28779
Contact: Pamela Haddock, Gayle Barker Woody
EMail: art@gallery1sylva.com
Date/Time Details: Reception, Friday, June 7th beginning at 5:00 p.m.  
Gallery hours Friday 11-3:00
Saturday 12-4:00
Fees/Admission: Free to the public
Jul 19 - Jul 21    BBQ Competition
Date: July 19, 2019
Jul 19    Senior Sale Day
At Friends of the Library Used Bookstore, Seniors (60+) take a 20% discount off all purchases. 
Date: July 19, 2019
Time: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Location: Friends of the Library Used Bookstore
536 West Main Street
Downtown Sylva, NC
828-586-1221
EMail: info@jacksoncountylibraryfriends.org
Date/Time Details: Bookstore is open weekdays 10-4, Fridays and Saturdays 10-6, and Sundays 1-4. 
Jul 19 - Jul 21    Cashiers 43rd Annual Antiques Benefit Show
The Cashiers 43rd Annual Antiques Benefit Show will feature 60 outstanding exhibitors and Garden Dining with delicious lunches and refreshments. There will be a Grand Prize drawing and glass and crystal repair by "Chips Away".
 
Date: July 19, 2019
Time: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Website: http://www.CashiersBenefitAntiqueShow.com
Location: Blue Ridge School
95 Bobcat Drive 
Highway 107 North
Cashiers, NC
Contact: For more information, call Hazel Giles 828-226-5325
Date/Time Details: Friday, July 19, 9 am to 5 pm
Saturday, July 20, 9 am to 5 pm
Sunday, July 21, 11 am to 4 pm
Fees/Admission: $10 donation to benefit The Blue Ridge School
Jul 19    Cultivating Collections: Photography, Artist Books, Contemporary Native American

Cultivating Collections: Photography, Artist Books, Contemporary Native American Art

Image Featured: Fran Forman, Parachutist Descending, 2005, archival print from photographic assemblage, 22 x 28 inches, Gift from the Ray Griffin/Thom Robinson collection. Image Courtesy of the Artist and franforman.com.

Experience highlights from three growing areas in the WCU Fine Art Museum Collection.

Exhibition - June 4th - July 26th

Reception - July 25 5-7 PM
Date: July 19, 2019
Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Location: Fine Art Museum Main Gallery - Bardo Arts Center
Jul 19    Handball Tournament

Annual Handball Tournament - An outside group holds this event each year for anyone interested in competing in a handball tournament.
Date: July 19, 2019
Time: 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Location: Handball Courts (All)
Jul 19    Concerts on the Creek 2019 - Geoff McBride and Scott Baker
Concerts on the Creek are free and open to anyone. Bring a blanket and a chair and enjoy an evening of beautiful music. Check Facebook for cancellations or rescheduling. Geoff McBride and Scott Baker is playing Classic Hits, R & B and Soul music. 

The featured food vendors for this concert are South of Philly and Little Jimmy's Italian Ice. 
Date: July 19, 2019
Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Website: https://www.facebook.com/ConcertsOnTheCreek/
Location: Bridge Park Pavillion 
76 Railroad Ave
Sylva, N.C 28779
Contact: Chamber of Commerce (828) 586-2155
Date/Time Details: Every Friday
Memorial day through Labor Day
7:00 p.m - 9:00 p.m 
Fees/Admission: Free
Jul 20    The Art of Gayle Barker Woody at Gallery 1 Sylva - June/July
Local artist Gayle Barker Woody presents her handmade art.  Gayle  is a paper maker using unique items like wasp nests in her paper. She is a print maker, hand builds pottery and makes hand made books from her papers.  Known in our community for her years teaching art in the public school system Gayle's work will be on display for sale at Gallery 1 Sylva during the months of June and July.   A reception in her honor will occur on Friday, June 7th beginning at 5:00 p.m.  Please join us - refreshments will be served.
Date: July 20, 2019
Time: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Location: Gallery 1 Sylva, NC  604 West Main Street, Sylva, NC  28779
Contact: Pamela Haddock, Gayle Barker Woody
EMail: art@gallery1sylva.com
Date/Time Details: Reception, Friday, June 7th beginning at 5:00 p.m.  
Gallery hours Friday 11-3:00
Saturday 12-4:00
Fees/Admission: Free to the public
Jul 20    Women's Grass Volleyball Tournament
Women's Grass volleyball Tournament
Cash Prize for the winning team! 
3 game guarantee format!
Date: July 20, 2019
Fees/Admission: $75.00 per team
Jul 20    Handball Tournament

Annual Handball Tournament - An outside group holds this event each year for anyone interested in competing in a handball tournament.
Date: July 20, 2019
Time: 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Location: Handball Courts (All)
Jul 20    Friends of Panthertown Benefit
Friends of Panthertown Benefit Presentation Pete Ripmaster. Pete Ripmaster is a high-adventure competitive long-distance ultra-runner and inspirational speaker with great stories to tell. Pete is the champion of the 2018 Iditarod Trail Invitational 1,000 miles by food ad he has also completed 50 marathons in 50 states. 
Date: July 20, 2019
Time: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Website: http://panthertown.org
Location: The Country Club of Sapphire Valley 
120 Handicap Drive, Sapphire, NC
Contact: For more information contact Friends of Panthertown (828) 269-4453
Date/Time Details: Saturday, July 20, 2019
General Admission 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Fees/Admission: $10 advance/ $15 at door
Available at Cashiers Area Chamber of Commerce 
202 US Hwy. 64 West (828) 743-5191 
or purchase tickets online at panthertown.org/tickets 
Jul 20    Eddie Swimmer and Gary Carden Team up at Library
The Jackson County Public Library is hosting Eddie Swimmer as he performs Gary Carden's play "Jesse Racer". The first showing will be Saturday, July 20th, at 7 PM with the second show on Sunday, July 21st, at 2 PM. The one-man play will take about 30 minutes and then Eddie Swimmer will show off his World-championship Hoop Dancing skills. This is a show you do not want to miss. Both shows will be in the Community Room and will be free of charge. Donations will be accepted.
Date: July 20, 2019
Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Website: http://www.fontanalib.org
Location: Community Room 
Jackson County Public Library 
310 Keener street 
Sylva, NC 28779
Contact: 828-586-2016
Date/Time Details: The first showing will be Saturday, July 20th, at 7 PM
The second show on Sunday, July 21st, at 2 PM.
The one-man play will take about 30 minutes
Fees/Admission: Donations will be accepted.
Free of charge
Jul 21    Handball Tournament

Annual Handball Tournament - An outside group holds this event each year for anyone interested in competing in a handball tournament.
Date: July 21, 2019
Time: 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Location: Handball Courts (All)
Jul 22    Health Educators Academy

Health Educators Academy
Date: July 22, 2019
Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Location: Health and Human Sciences Building - Room 421 - Classroom
Jul 22 - Jul 26    Youth Entrepreneurship Summer Camp for Rising 6-9 Graders!
This Summer EnTREPreneurial Camp is geared to students with an interest in entrepreneurship for any rising 6th, 7th, 8th or 9th grader in Fall of 2019. The purpose of this camp is to give students the opportunity to explore the world of entrepreneurship.
 
Through fun games, activities, group projects, and a business simulation, students will learn business and marketing strategy, teamwork, and essential problem-solving and leadership skills.
 
Every day is filled with interesting and challenging activities to help students learn the fundamentals of entrepreneurship and creating a start-up business while also connecting with various mentors and other resources. Each student develops an idea for a business that he or she can start individually or as a group and on the final day pitch his or her idea.
 Lunch will be provided each day.
Date: July 22, 2019
Time: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Website: http://​Be A TREP! Youth Entrepreneurship Camp
Location: Southwestern Community Collage Small Business Center
Burrell Building 302
447 Collage Drive 
Sylva, NC 28779
Date/Time Details:
July 22 - 26 
9 am - 3 pm 
 
Fees/Admission: Fee: $50.00 
Pre-registration is required
 
Jul 22 - Jul 26    British Soccer Camp
British Soccer Camp is being held at the Recreation Park in Cullowhee for ages 3-16. 
Tiny Tykes (3-4 years old) - $97 (9-10 a.m) 
Tiny Tykes (4-5 years old) $111 ( 10:15- 11:45 a.m) 
Half Day A.m (6-14 Years old) $143 (9-12 p.m) 
Half Day P.m ( 9-16 years old) $143 ( 5:30 - 8:30 p.m) 
Saturday Goal Keeper (6-16 years old) $25 (9-11 a.m) 
Go to www.challengersports.com for more information and to register
Date: July 22, 2019
Time: 12:00 PM - 12:00 PM
Website: http:// www.challengersports.com
Location: Recreation Park in Cullowhee
88 Cullowhee Mountain rd 
Cullowhee NC 28723
Date/Time Details: July 22 - 26th 2019 
 
Jul 22    Casino Employee Day
Monday is Casino Employee Day.  Casino Employee badges get you 10% off.  Come spend your "weekend" with us!
Date: July 22, 2019
Time: 2:00 PM - 11:55 PM
Website: https://www.facebook.com/events/401965046666206/
Location: The Sneak E Squirrel
EMail: sneakesquirrel@yahoo.com
Date/Time Details: Mondays 2p-12a
Jul 23    Library Recipe Swap Looking For Summer Submissions
The Jackson Count Public Library Recipe Swap will be a quarterly event consisting of a recipe gathering, the making of a cookbook, and finally a potluck dinner using the recipes gathered. If anyone has a recipe they would like to participate with, please email the recipe to Danielle Duffy at dduffy@fontanalib.org, or bring your recipe to the Reference Desk on the 2nd floor of the Library. The deadline for the Summer Cookbook recipe submission is July 23rd. Once the Library has all of the recipes, the Summer version of the cookbook will be put together. Each participant will receive a copy of the cookbook. On July 30th at 6 PM, each participant will bring their dish and everyone will share food, fellowship, stories, and community. Remember, please send in your recipe by July 23rd.
Date: July 23, 2019
Website: http://www.fontanalib.org
Location: Jackson County Public Library 
310 Keener Street 
Sylva, NC 28779
Contact: please call the Jackson County Public Library in Sylva at 586-2016
EMail: dduffy@fontanalib.org
Date/Time Details: The deadline for the Summer Cookbook recipe submission is July 23rd
 On July 30th at 6 PM, each participant will bring their dish and everyone can share food, fellowship, stories, and community. 
Jul 23    Health Educators Academy

Health Educators Academy
Date: July 23, 2019
Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Location: Health and Human Sciences Building - Room 421 - Classroom
Jul 23    Cultivating Collections: Photography, Artist Books, Contemporary Native American

Cultivating Collections: Photography, Artist Books, Contemporary Native American Art

Image Featured: Fran Forman, Parachutist Descending, 2005, archival print from photographic assemblage, 22 x 28 inches, Gift from the Ray Griffin/Thom Robinson collection. Image Courtesy of the Artist and franforman.com.

Experience highlights from three growing areas in the WCU Fine Art Museum Collection.

Exhibition - June 4th - July 26th

Reception - July 25 5-7 PM
Date: July 23, 2019
Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Location: Fine Art Museum Main Gallery - Bardo Arts Center
Jul 23    NSG 688/689 Seminar

Clinical Seminar
Date: July 23, 2019
Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: Biltmore Park - Room 338 - Classroom
Jul 24    Health Educators Academy

Health Educators Academy
Date: July 24, 2019
Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Location: Health and Human Sciences Building - Room 421 - Classroom
Jul 24    Cultivating Collections: Photography, Artist Books, Contemporary Native American

Cultivating Collections: Photography, Artist Books, Contemporary Native American Art

Image Featured: Fran Forman, Parachutist Descending, 2005, archival print from photographic assemblage, 22 x 28 inches, Gift from the Ray Griffin/Thom Robinson collection. Image Courtesy of the Artist and franforman.com.

Experience highlights from three growing areas in the WCU Fine Art Museum Collection.

Exhibition - June 4th - July 26th

Reception - July 25 5-7 PM
Date: July 24, 2019
Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Location: Fine Art Museum Main Gallery - Bardo Arts Center
Jul 25    Health Educators Academy

Health Educators Academy
Date: July 25, 2019
Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Location: Health and Human Sciences Building - Room 421 - Classroom
Jul 25    Cultivating Collections: Photography, Artist Books, Contemporary Native American

Cultivating Collections: Photography, Artist Books, Contemporary Native American Art

Image Featured: Fran Forman, Parachutist Descending, 2005, archival print from photographic assemblage, 22 x 28 inches, Gift from the Ray Griffin/Thom Robinson collection. Image Courtesy of the Artist and franforman.com.

Experience highlights from three growing areas in the WCU Fine Art Museum Collection.

Exhibition - June 4th - July 26th

Reception - July 25 5-7 PM
Date: July 25, 2019
Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Location: Fine Art Museum Main Gallery - Bardo Arts Center
Jul 25    Outdoor Industry Entrepreneurship Seminar Series
This online seminar series is offered for outdoor industry entrepreneurs, startups and small business owners. The Recpreneur program is based on 3 simple ideas all ventures require for success: Creating, Sharing and Leading.
Date: July 25, 2019
Time: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Website: http://www.southwesterncc.edu/economic-development/small-business-center
Location: Southwestern Community College Workforce Continuing Education
447 College Drive
Sylva, NC 28779
Contact: 828-339-4211.
EMail: t_henry@southwesterncc.edu
Date/Time Details:
Thursday's from 3-4P
Fees/Admission: No Cost
Jul 25    Summer Exhibition Reception

Cultivating Collections: Photography, Artist Books, Contemporary Native American Art

Image Featured: Fran Forman, Parachutist Descending, 2005, archival print from photographic assemblage, 22 x 28 inches, Gift from the Ray Griffin/Thom Robinson collection. Image Courtesy of the Artist and franforman.com.

Experience highlights from three growing areas in the WCU Fine Art Museum Collection.

Reception - July 25 5-7 PM
Date: July 25, 2019
Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Location: Fine Art Museum Main Gallery - Bardo Arts Center, Fine Art Museum Star Atrium - Bardo Arts Center
Jul 25    Wanda Mills Presents Newest Chapbook at the Library
Wanda Mills will present a multimedia short story program at the Jackson County Public Library Wanda Mills is from Jackson County and lives in the Ochre Hill Community in the home where she and her sister, Nelda, grew up. She has an Associate Degree in Early Children Specialist from Southwestern Community College and has also taken classes in creative writing.

Wanda began writing in her early twenties and has recently started writing poetry and short stories again. A lot of her writings reflect her experiences living with cerebral palsy. Wanda has found, because of her difficulty in speaking, she is able to convey her thoughts and ideas through her poems and stories. Wanda feels writing is a way to express herself in a short and concise way. For more information about Wanda Mills, please visit her at www.rollingintothefuture.com.
 The event is co-sponsored by the Friends of the Jackson County Public Library
Date: July 25, 2019
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Website: http://www.fontanalib.org
Location: Jackson County Public Library
310 Keener Street 
Sylva, NC 28779
Contact: (828) 586-2016.
Date/Time Details: July 25th at 6:00 PM
Fees/Admission: This program is free of charge.
Jul 25 - Aug 8    Grassroots Subgrant Applications Available: Jackson County Arts Council
Jackson County Arts Council is now accepting applications for Grassroots subgrants. Jackson County Arts Council administers the Grassroots Arts Program Grant in accordance with current guidelines, policies, and requirements outlined by the North Carolina Arts Council. The Grassroots Arts Program Sub-grant provides financial support for Jackson County community groups and nonprofit organizations that offer programs and projects that enhance the arts for county residents. Grassroots Sub-grants are awarded to organizations in all cultural disciplines through a competitive application and review process. The applicant organization must be based in Jackson County and produce its programming in Jackson County. Sub-grants are not awarded to support fund-raising activities. Grassroots grants are matching grants that must be matched dollar-for-dollar by the receiving organization.
Date: July 25, 2019
Time: 8:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: Jackson County Arts Council 
310 Keener St, Sylva, North Carolina 28779
Contact: For more information please contact the Jackson County Arts Council at 828-507-9820 or by email at info@jacksoncountyarts.org
EMail: info@jacksoncountyarts.org
Date/Time Details: Jul 25 at 8:00 p.m. - Aug 8 at 5:00 p.m.
Jul 26    The Art of Gayle Barker Woody at Gallery 1 Sylva - June/July
Local artist Gayle Barker Woody presents her handmade art.  Gayle  is a paper maker using unique items like wasp nests in her paper. She is a print maker, hand builds pottery and makes hand made books from her papers.  Known in our community for her years teaching art in the public school system Gayle's work will be on display for sale at Gallery 1 Sylva during the months of June and July.   A reception in her honor will occur on Friday, June 7th beginning at 5:00 p.m.  Please join us - refreshments will be served.
Date: July 26, 2019
Time: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Location: Gallery 1 Sylva, NC  604 West Main Street, Sylva, NC  28779
Contact: Pamela Haddock, Gayle Barker Woody
EMail: art@gallery1sylva.com
Date/Time Details: Reception, Friday, June 7th beginning at 5:00 p.m.  
Gallery hours Friday 11-3:00
Saturday 12-4:00
Fees/Admission: Free to the public
Jul 26    Health Educators Academy

Health Educators Academy
Date: July 26, 2019
Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Location: Health and Human Sciences Building - Room 421 - Classroom
Jul 26    Cultivating Collections: Photography, Artist Books, Contemporary Native American

Cultivating Collections: Photography, Artist Books, Contemporary Native American Art

Image Featured: Fran Forman, Parachutist Descending, 2005, archival print from photographic assemblage, 22 x 28 inches, Gift from the Ray Griffin/Thom Robinson collection. Image Courtesy of the Artist and franforman.com.

Experience highlights from three growing areas in the WCU Fine Art Museum Collection.

Exhibition - June 4th - July 26th

Reception - July 25 5-7 PM
Date: July 26, 2019
Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Location: Fine Art Museum Main Gallery - Bardo Arts Center
Jul 26    Concerts on the Creek 2019 - Dashboard Blue
Concerts on the Creek are free and open to anyone. Bring a blanket and a chair and enjoy an evening of beautiful music. Check Facebook for cancellations or rescheduling. Dashboard Blue is playing Classic Hits and Rock Music. 

The featured food vendors for this concert are South of Philly and Little Jimmy's Italian Ice. 
Date: July 26, 2019
Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Website: https://www.facebook.com/ConcertsOnTheCreek/
Location: Bridge Park Pavillion 
76 Railroad Ave
Sylva, N.C 28779
Contact: Chamber of Commerce (828) 586-2155
Date/Time Details: Every Friday
Memorial day through Labor Day
7:00 p.m - 9:00 p.m 
Fees/Admission: Free
Jul 27    The Art of Gayle Barker Woody at Gallery 1 Sylva - June/July
Local artist Gayle Barker Woody presents her handmade art.  Gayle  is a paper maker using unique items like wasp nests in her paper. She is a print maker, hand builds pottery and makes hand made books from her papers.  Known in our community for her years teaching art in the public school system Gayle's work will be on display for sale at Gallery 1 Sylva during the months of June and July.   A reception in her honor will occur on Friday, June 7th beginning at 5:00 p.m.  Please join us - refreshments will be served.
Date: July 27, 2019
Time: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Location: Gallery 1 Sylva, NC  604 West Main Street, Sylva, NC  28779
Contact: Pamela Haddock, Gayle Barker Woody
EMail: art@gallery1sylva.com
Date/Time Details: Reception, Friday, June 7th beginning at 5:00 p.m.  
Gallery hours Friday 11-3:00
Saturday 12-4:00
Fees/Admission: Free to the public
Jul 27    Library Hosts Creating Community Workshop-- Macrame with Wynette Wiles
Participants will learn basic macramé knots and their variations: lark's head, clove hitch, square knot, and half knot. Ornamental beads will be used to add more depth. Based on the knots learned and the use of beads, participants will design their own pattern and create a wall-hanging. All supplies are included. 
 
Wynette says "I grew up in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina and lived many places. Ten years ago, I decided to plant myself in Jackson County as the mountains are a special place. In junior high, I was introduced to macramé in my art class. Art is an outlet where I can relax and express my creativity. Outside of school and work, I enjoy family time, engaging in community service, and spending much time outdoors in the wilderness."
 
This class is limited to 10 participants.  For more information or to sign up for the class call 586-2016 or stop by the Reference Desk. This event is co-sponsored by the Friends of the Jackson County Public Library. The Jackson County Public Library is a member of Fontana Regional Library (www.fontanalib.org).
Date: July 27, 2019
Time: 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Website: http://www.fontanalib.org
Location:
Atrium Jackson County Public Library
310 Keener St.
Sylva, NC 28779
Contact: 828-586-2016
Date/Time Details:  Saturday  July 27 at 10:30 AM
Fees/Admission: This program is free of charge.
Jul 27    Square Dance!

Everyone is welcome at the CommUnity Square Dance Saturday, July 27, 7-9 pm, at the Balsam Community Center, 400 Cabin Flats Road, Balsam NC. Caller Stan Sharp will teach and call all dances to live old-time music featuring fiddler Brad Leftwich. You don't need a partner or fancy outfit. Come dance your cares away!
Date: July 27, 2019
Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Jul 29    Casino Employee Day
Monday is Casino Employee Day.  Casino Employee badges get you 10% off.  Come spend your "weekend" with us!
Date: July 29, 2019
Time: 2:00 PM - 11:55 PM
Website: https://www.facebook.com/events/401965046666206/
Location: The Sneak E Squirrel
EMail: sneakesquirrel@yahoo.com
Date/Time Details: Mondays 2p-12a
Jul 30    Member Appreciation Day
Member Appreciation Day at the Recreation center in Cullowhee.
Refreshments will be provided all day. 
Lunch is being served 11:30 a.m to 2 p.m 
Raffle items and 25% off memberships.
All non-members receive a FREE day pass.
Date: July 30, 2019
Time: 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Website: https://www.rec.jacksonnc.org/
Location: Cullowhee Recreation Center
88 Cullowhee Mountain Rd. 
Cullowhee, NC 28723
Contact: Cullowhee Recreation Center 828-293-3053
Date/Time Details: Tuesday, July 30 
lunch 11:30 a.m - 2 p.m 
Jul 30    NSG 688/689 Seminar

Clinical Seminar
Date: July 30, 2019
Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: Biltmore Park - Room 338 - Classroom