Calendar

Pure Drop Traditional Irish Music Thurs, April 3, 7pm. With Andrew Finn Magill & David McKindley-Ward. Folkmoot Friendship Center (112 Virgina Ave, Waynesville). Folkmoot.org

“No Sweat” Adult Spelling Bee April 4, 7pm. Waynesville First United Methodist Church. Preregister at k03727.site.kiwanis.org

REACH Volunteer Training Sat, April 5, 9:30am – 2pm. At the REACH office (627 N Main St, Waynesville). Learn to assist REACH (domestic violence/sexual assault/elder abuse prevention and intervention). Register by April 2 to 828.456.7898, or BQreach@aol.com

Shelter Slumber Pawty  Sat, April 5. Fundraiser for Sarges Animal Rescue. Donate to www.shelterslumberpawty.com/event/X1on5g

Sheila Gordon Jazz Trio Fri, April 4, 6 – 9pm. Live music, dancing, hors d’oeuvres, cash bar. Wells Event Center, 33 Wells Events Way, Waynesville. $40. 828 476 5070

Take & Make: Dried Flower Display Kit Mon, April 7. Craft a hanging display made of dried flowers, an embroidery hoop and twine. Kits available at Waynesville and Canton libraries, while supplies last

2nd Tuesday Movie Tues, April 8, 2 - 4pm, Waynesville Library. A feature film and popcorn. Call library for movie title at 828-452-5169

Spring Ephemeral Wildflowers of the Blue Ridge Fri, April 11, 10 - 11am, Waynesville Library Auditorium. Learn about the spring ephemeral wildflowers of the Blue Ridge, and where to find local trails. 828-356-2507

Richland Creek Cleanup Sat, April 12, 10am – noon. Meet at the Vance Street pavilion(550 Vance St, Waynesville, NC 28786). RSVP by April 11 to 828-476-4667 ext. 1

Adult Game Night Thurs, April 17, 5 - 7pm, Waynesville Library Auditorium. An evening of friendly competition and socializing. Some games will be provided by the library or bring your favorites. 828-356-2507

Good Friday Office Closings Fri, April 18. Most Haywood County Government offices will be closed in observance of Good Friday. Solid Waste facilities, including convenience centers, White Oak, and the materials recovery facility, will maintain normal business hours.

Tattoo Your World Craft Kit Mon, April 21. Waynesville Library. The library has partnered with the NC Museum of Art to bring you a special craft kit to get creative and inspired in the comfort of your own home. Kit comes with materials plus written instructions for a complete hands-on project for children ages 6 and up. 828-356-2511

Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event Sat, April 26, 9am – 1pm. At the Materials Recovery Facility (278 Recycle Rd, Clyde)

Pet Adoption Event  Sat, April 26, 11am – 5pm. At Haywood County Animal Services, 453 Jones Cove Rd, Clyde.  Shelter tours.

Blooms, Tunes & BBQ Spring Celebration  Sun, April 27, 3 – 8pm. Tickets include 2 tap room drinks, food from Bens Backdraft BBQ, music with Darren Nicholson & more. $50. 18 Church St, Suite C, Canton. www.pigeonrivergardenclub.com

“The Gift to Sing” Concert Sun, April 27, 4pm. Haywood Choral Society’s Spring concert.  First United Methodist Church of Waynesville. Donations accepted. haywoodchoralsociety.org.

Coming in May!

A Frank Sinatra Tribute

Fri, May 2, 6 – 9pm. Live music, dancing, hors d’oeuvres, cash bar. Wells Event Center, 33 Wells Events Way, Waynesville. $40. 828 476 5070

Appalachian Heritage Weekend

May 2-3. Main Street in Waynesville

Cold Mountain Music Festival May 30 – June 1. Lake Logan. See pg 12