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Flying Club The Overmountain Flyers meets the second Saturday of every month at he Andrews-Murphy Airport from 9 a.,. to noon. Occasional special events, such as fly-ins, will be held. for information, call 828-837-3468	Craft Fun A weekly Kids Craft Club is held on Saturdays at 2 Much Fun Toy Store , 27 Peachtree St., Murphy. Parents can drop their children off at 10 a.m., and pick them up at 11.00 a.m. Children will make a craft and take it home. The cost will be $5.00 per class. For more information call 828-835-1234
TOPS "Take Off Pounds Sensibly" meets Mondays at 5p.m. at the Glen Mary Hall on the Andrews Pd. Call 828-837-4587 or 828-837-4180 for information.	MOPS "Mothers of Preschoolers" is a nondenominational group of moms who meet every other Tuesday during the school year from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Murphy First Baptist Church. Call 828-837- 2615 for more information.
Wood Carving Club Everyone is welcome to join a wood carving club - experienced to beginners. Meeting will be held on the first and third Mondays of each month at the Martins Creek Community Center. For more information, call Jim Barton, 828-837- 9736 or Bob Crisp, 828-835-9429.	Reiki Group A "Reiki" group has been formed and is meeting in the 409 Building, Suite D. For more information, call 828-644-9191.
Abuse Support REACH holds a support group for adult survivors of child sexual abuse and incest. Meetings will be held Thursdays, 4 to 5 p.m. at the REACH office, downtown Murphy.	LUNA Moms Club LUNA Moms club of Murphy, is looking for participants interested in stroller walking, playgroup gatherings, and other activities. If you are interested in joining our group please call Katrina at 828-644-0707 or 828-361-2770.
Teen Trouble Are you a parent or guardian raising a teen and feel you just don't have all the answers? If you are interested in a parent-led support group for individuals raising teens, contact Family Resources at 828-837-3460.	Alcoholics Anonymous The Cherokee County Alcoholics Anonymous has scheduled meetings as follows: Tues. 7 p.m. and Sat. noon, Murphy Presbyterian Church (white house in rear) Wed. 8 p.m., United Methodist Church, Andrews, in the fellowship hall; Thursday, 8 p.m.., Murphy Medical Center, main conference room. For a complete area meeting schedule and more information, call 828-837-4440
Jam Session Call all pickers! Beginners to professional! "AHA! Jam Session" every third Thursday, 5 p.m. until, Topton Community Center. Join us for some good old-timey picking and singing. Sponsored by the Appalachian Heritage Alliance. Dinner and program follow; call 828-479-8642 for more information.	People of Faith People of Faith Against the death penalty meets the first Monday of each month beginning at 7 p.m. Meetings are held at the Glen Mary House next to St. William Catholic Church. For more information call 828-837 0867.
Action Team The Far West Small Scale Agricultural Action Team meets the second Monday of each month in the St. Andrews Luthern Church community room, Andrews. All farmers from Clay, Graham, Swain, Cherokee counties and Qualla Boundary are invited to participate. For more information call Mary Janis,  828-389-1913; mjanis@meyercomputer.com	Roundtable The Far West Heritage Tourism Roundtable meets the first Tuesday of each month from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the St. Andrews Lutheran Church community room. Anyone interested in heritage tourism from Clay, Graham, Swain, Cherokee counties and Qualla Boundary is invited to attend. Lunch will be served to those who RSVP to Mary Janis, 828-389-1913; mjanis@meyercomputer.com
Bingo The Andrews Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7620 hosts bingo every Saturday at the post home. Early Bird Games begin at 7 p.m. For information call 828-321-3901	Al-Anon The Serenity Al-Anon Family Group meets at the Ranger United Methodist Church 156 Ranger Road Murphy (west of Murphy off Highway 64) Al-Anon is a 12-step recovery program for family and friends whose lives have been affected by someone else's drinking to much. The group meets every Thursday at the church from 4 to 5 p.m. For more information, call  828-644-9441 or 828-837-8672.
Crime Commission The Cherokee County Crime Commission meets the second Tuesday of every month 7 p.m. Program and meeting place are announced each month.	Library News - Murphy Story time is Mondays, 10 a.m. for ages 3 to 5 with finger plays, stories, songs, and more. Library hours are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Thursday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Every Thursday night is movie night at the Murphy Public Library.
Library News - Andrews Story time is Wednesday, 10:30 a.m. for ages 3 to 5 with stories, finger plays, and movies. Library hours are Mondays, Wednesdays and Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.	Story Hour A weekly story hour for children is being held at the Shoppes of Murphy every Saturday morning, 11 a.m. at the Curiosity Book Store, 46 Valley River Ave., in the Shoppes of Murphy. For more information, call 828-835-7433
VFW Meeting The Andrews Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7620 meets the third Thursday of every month, 7 p.m., Grape Creek Community Center.	Rod & Gun Club The Mountain Country Rod & Gun Club meets the third Tuesday of every month, 7 p.m., at the Old Ivie Funeral Home next to the Methodist Church in downtown Murphy. For information, call Bob Aseere,828-644-0729 or Dick Miles, 828-644-5000
Homemakers The N.C. Extension and Community Association Grape Creek Homemaker's Club meets the third Thursday of every month, 7 p.m., Grape Creek Community Center.	Peachtree Community The Peachtree Community Club holds a potluck supper the first Tuesday of every month, 6:30 p.m. at the Peachtree Community Center. Third Friday each month grocery bingo and games starting at 7:00 p.m.
Brasstown Potluck The Brasstown Community holds a potluck supper and meeting on the third Thursday of each month 6:30 p.m., Brasstown Community Center, 255 Settawig Road, Brasstown.	Quilting Classes In Nonnie's Attic, formally Barb's Quilting Quarters, is holding beginners quilting classes on Wednesdays and Saturdays at 11 a.m. Please call  828-321-2800 for more information
	Tri-State Gem & Mineral Club The Tri-State Gem & Mineral Club meets the second Tuesday of each month at the Senior Center in Hayesville, NC. For information call Fran at 828-389-6224 or Glen at 706-896-2723.