Greening Up welcomes spring

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Greening Up welcomes spring

art greeningup The 18th annual Greening Up the Mountains spring kickoff street festival will be held Saturday, April 25, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in downtown Sylva.

The third annual Beer Garden will return to McGuire Gardens with craft beer offerings from Heinzelmannchen and Innovation breweries. The two businesses will also release a Heinz-Syl-Vation Collaboration Ale (blackberry spring wheat ale). Live music at the garden will include Alma Russ, Ian Moore and Dr. Pockets. Entry to the garden is $5, with craft beer and prepackaged treats from the Evolution Wine Kitchen sold separately.

Alongside over 160 food/craft/business vendors, artisan demonstrations, street performers and children’s activities, there will also be an array of events.

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Greening Up the Mountains Schedule

• 9 a.m. — 5K run/walk. Mark Watson Park. $15 preregistration before April 21, $20 thereafter. Register at www.imathlete.com or at the Jackson County Recreation Center in Cullowhee.

• 9 a.m. — Cub-mobile Downhill Race. Schulman Street. Open to all registered Cub Scouts. Sign up at 8 a.m. Races from 9 to 11 a.m.