Music Programs Planned for MBL

Frank Lee  (July 26th)

Karen Barnes (August 9th)

David Russell (August 23rd)

Larry Barnett & George Krashaar (August 30th)

Call the Library for more info, 488-3030, or better yet STOP BY!

Shape Note Singing and Basic Music Theory Class!

Monday, Tuesday and Thursday

July 9th ~ 26th

5:00-6:30 P.M.

9 Classes

$50

 

Class will meet at Swain County East Elementary, Auditorium

Adults and Children Welcome

 

Taught by Rachael Lewis

488-2606 or 788-1179

 

Class will cover history of Appalachian shape note singing, using shape note singing in the classroom, singing with shapes in four part harmony, understanding key signatures, reading rhythms and reading on the treble clef.

 

Useful in the elementary class!  CEU credits possible. 

 

Mountain Heritage Center Events

Mountain Mysteries Summer Camp
June 18 - 22
8:30 – 12:00 p.m.
MHC, HFR Building

Mini-Camp for Middle Schoolers
June 26 - 28
8:30 – 12:00 p.m.
MHC, HFR Building

A few spots remain in both the Mountain Mysteries Camp (for rising 4th and 5th graders) and the Mini-Camp for Middle Schoolers (rising 6th and 7th graders). Activities for both will include historic crafts, artifact exploration, field trips to historic sites in Jackson, Macon, and Swain counties. Charge is $25 per child.

Please call 227-7129 or visit http://www.wcu.edu/2401.asp for more information, or go straight to  Educational Outreach's website for the registration form. http://www.wcu.edu/90.asp

Asheville Nature Center

 

 Nectar Day

 The nature center in Asheville has a butterfly exhibit Saturday, June 30th 
  from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. activities include getting your face painted,
  making arts and crafts, and learning how to attract butterflies to your 
   garden.
  takes place in a 15' by 40' mesh greenhouse.
  regular admission fees, friends of the nature center and members free.
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 Reptile Beauty pageant

 Saturday, July 21st 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. register you talented reptile 
pet in the annual reptile beauty pageant. all reptiles (please 
non-venomous) welcome to compete for the silver scale.
 please have an educational display for their pet.
 the dimensions for the display should be 2' by 3' or less.
 poster boards, photographs, and literature on your pet species. should be 
included.
 those entering must have have their display set up by 10:00.
 those entering, friends of the center, and members free. all others 
regular admission fees.
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 Feathered Frenzy
 Saturday, August 11th 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
 baffling and brilliant, brainy and bold, the world of birds is something 
to behold.
 programs, art, and survival games are all part of this educational day.
 regular admission fees, friends of the center and members free.

 

For more information ~ www.wildwnc.org

 

Quinn Morris Visit

Quinn will be visiting for the weekend with Jesse. The weather looks favorable for an outing at Santeelah Lake on Saturday (swimming & picnic lunch). If anyone is interested in joining us, give Jesse (or Barb) a call.

Bryson Yoga

 

 

          Bryson City Yoga Class will begin this Wed. June 6th

in the Yoga Studio at Lakeview Resort & Spa.  (off hwy. 74).  5:30 - 6:30 pm.  This is a 4 week session that runs through June 27.  The cost being $30.00 for the entire session, payable the first night of class. 

 

Please pre register with me via phone or e mail.  479-9373 or cathw@graham.main.nc.us 

 

Students should wear comfortable clothing that allows movement and can bring their own yoga mat or borrow one of the studio mats.

Class is open to any one, as always, it is a work at YOUR own pace class, suitable for all. 

Feel free to forward this along if you know someone who might have interest.

 

Hope to see you there.

 

Thanks,

Cathy Woods