Service officer to visit Post 143

The American Legion Steve Youngdeer Post 143 will host North Carolina Veterans Service Officer on May 16 from 10am – 2pm at post headquarters on Acquoni Road.  Veterans and family members who have any questions or business concerning veteran’s affairs are invited to...

Strawberry Festival

May 18 from 8am – 2pm at the Cherokee Indian Fairgrounds.  This event, which is free of charge, is sponsored by the NAIWA Cherokee Chapter.  Vendor space is available for $5/table.  Schedule: 9am – opening ceremony, strawberry legend and children’s versions of...

New Vision Gymnastics summer registration

June 5 from 4-6pm at Birdtown Gym.  Phone registrations with full payment will be accepted beginning May 19.  Classes begin the week of June 10 and go through the week of Aug. 19 with a week off during the week of July 4.  Prices:  New student registration $15,...

Free sports physicals

May 14 at the west entrance of MedWest-Harris.  5:30pm for Smoky Mountain High School students, 6:30pm for Jackson County rising 7th and 8th graders, 7pm for Cherokee High School students.  The physicals are intended for those students who will be participating in...

Special Olympics Far West Spring Games

May 3 at Macon Middle School at 1345 Wells Grove Road in Franklin.  Opening ceremonies 10am, competition starts at 10:30am.  The Qualla Boundary Special Olympics team will be in attendance.  Info:  Lana Lambert 497-9827 or lanalambert@ymail.com