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49th Annual AAUW Book Sale
Sale features 30,000 sorted books in every topic plus puzzles and CDs, with prices ranging from 25 cents and up. No credit or debit cards will be accepted. Dealers are welcome with no restrictions. Proceeds from the sale are used to fund scholarships and educational support for local young women. Left over books are made available to nonprofits, camps, churches, and schools. Tuesday has everything 25 percent off; Wednesday is half price; Thursday is $5 a box.
Gardening for Pollinators Online Education Series
Garden educator and author Amy Landers comes live from the hive and garden via Facebook video for a short daily lesson about pollinators in the garden. On Friday evening she presents an in-depth webinar and live Q and A about pollinator-friendly plants and practices. Go online to pre-register. The times are June 18-22, noon to 12:20pm and June 22, 8:30-10pm.
Dangerous Waters
Four years ago, North Carolina photographer Micah Cash decided to capture the TVA dams as they exist today and explore how locals now use the spaces they created. Over the span of three years, he spent a total of eight weeks capturing the impact of one of the largest government programs in history. Cash will be exhibiting his photographs and will have a monograph for www.micahcash.com/dangerouswaters.
Tuesday Yoga with Lynn Edgar
Call or drop by the library to sign up for yoga.
Lewis Creek Preserve Nature Walk
Lewis Creek Preserve, an eight-acre preserve protected and managed by Conserving Carolina, will be the site of a nature walk led by MountainTrue ecologist and public lands director Bob Gale. He will interpret the plant life, wildflowers, and value of pollinators on the property. A boardwalk along the trail overlooks a remaining rare Southern Appalachian bog ecosystem. Contact MountainTrue to register.
Adult Knit and Crochet Group
Group meets every Tuesday at 1pm. Come share what you are working on or get help from the group.
Science on Wheels
Hands On! brings science fun to Fletcher Library. Call the library to register.
Traditional Music Workshops
Workshops provide expert instruction in traditional music for adult students. The teachers will review the basics of folk music on the banjo, mandolin, fiddle, guitar or ukulele. One class is $30 or you can take both for 50.
Apple Users Support Group
This group is for users of all things Apple and those who want to learn more. The group decides on and discusses different topics each month. No registration is required.
Family Animal Encounters
Join a park naturalist for an informal program where you will meet some of the park's wilder teammates. Kids of all ages are sure to take home some fun facts and special memories. Then, grab a Track Trail brochure at the Animal Discovery Den and round out the day with a hike along the Great Woodland Adventure trail with 12 education stations. Don’t forget your camera. The activities are included with park admission.
Bullet Journaling
Teens and adults are encouraged to bring their own journal. All other supplies will be provided.
Peregrine Falcons
A Chimney Park ranger will teach children ages 10 and up all about peregrine falcons.
Intermediate Spanish
This is an interest group held by the public where medium to advanced levels of Spanish are spoken. Stop by and test your Spanish comprehension.
Science on Wheels
Hands On! brings science fun to Etowah Library. Call the library to register.
Sierra Nevada Tailgate Market
Sierra Nevada is creating a weekly gathering of local and sustainable farmers, merchants, and artists that provide fresh produce and goods to the Fletcher and Mills River community. The market starts in May and runs through October on Tuesdays. Send an email to tailgate@sierranevada.com if you are interested in becoming a vendor.