Thursday, May 5, 2011

Great Smoky Mountain News and Events

Events and happenings in the Smoky Mountains May 5-11. Click here for a printable flyer.
Great Smoky Mountains National Park News -
Storm damage causes trail closures. Press release.
Park celebrates Tourism Week with local communities. Press Release.
Corridor K Coalition -
Invitation to a pre-hearing open house and cooridor public hearing on May 17. More information.
Big Brothers Big Sisters Cabin Raffle -
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Western North Carolina is raffling off a custom-built log cabin located near Bryson City on the edge of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Perfect as a family vacation getaway, the 2000 square foot cabin has a hot tub, pool table, sleeping loft, two bathrooms, and a 1,400 square foot wraparound porch with majestic views overlooking beautiful Deep Creek Valley. Tickets are $100 and help BBBS of WNC further its mission of matching children and teenagers with mentors. Purchase tickets at www.logcabinraffle.org by June 24, 2011. The drawing for the cabin will be held on July 4, 2011.
Endless River Adventures Fundraiser -
May Fundraiser for Victims of the Tornado Disaster. For every guest we book for rafting during the month of May we will donate $1/guest to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund.
Bryson City Bicycles Bike Rack Offer -
Bryson City Bicycles is offering to order bike racks at wholesale for Bryson City Merchants wishing to purchase them. More information.
Events at Fontana Village -
Click here for more information on upcoming events at Fontana Village Resort.
Mountain BizWorks Offering an Excel Course -
Mountain BizWorks is offering a 3-week Advanced Excel course at the Center for New Mountain Business located at 673 Siler Road in Franklin, just before the library. The class will begin May 12. Click here for more information.
Historical Memorial Wall -
Memorial to honor the approximately 600 families displaced by the World War II war effort. Click here for more information.
Music Jam at the Marianna Black Library -
The Music Jam at the library is this Thursday, May 5. Click here for more information.
Ponie Express for Breast Ride/Hike -
Enjoy a fun filled day of riding and hiking to raise money for women with breast cancer. Click here for a printable flyer.
Events at Swain County Center for the Arts -
Click here for the schedule of upcoming events at Swain County Center for the Arts.
Shakespeare in Swain County -
Shakespeare’s "Much Ado About Nothing‘ will be in Swain County. There will be four performances at Smoky Mountain Community Theatre. Click here for more information.

For more Smoky Mountain information and events visit the 
Swain County Chamber of Commerce

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