NOC welcomes Santa

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Wednesday, 22/11/2023

Meet Santa at the Nantahala Outdoor Center in Swain County at one of three events coming up next month. 

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Get Involved with Friends of Panthertown

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Wednesday, 23/08/2023

Friends of Panthertown has two events coming up in September that will give people a chance to get involved.

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Join Jackson County Recreation

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Wednesday, 23/08/2023

Jackson County Recreation will host a series of events throughout September.

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What's Going On This Weekend?

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Wednesday, 09/08/2023

Here's a roundup of things to do in WNC this weekend.

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Events & Activities: Fourth of July and Beyond

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Wednesday, 28/06/2023

Get ready for the holiday weekend!

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What's Going On This Weekend?

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Wednesday, 14/06/2023
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Juneteenth: a community affair

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Wednesday, 14/06/2023

For the third year in a row, First United Methodist Church in Waynesville is teaming up with community partners to celebrate Juneteenth — the federal holiday commemorating the emancipation of enslaved African Americans. But while the event has taken place at Lake Junaluska in past years, this year, the community is invited to celebrate on Academy Street just outside of FUMC for a day of music, games, storytelling, food and good company.

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What's going on this weekend?

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Wednesday, 31/05/2023

What's going on this weekend?

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What's going on this weekend?

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Wednesday, 17/05/2023

What's going on this weekend?

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Community almanac

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Wednesday, 29/03/2023
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