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Explore Haywood County’s businesses and organizations with monthly events that grow our community! Even better, get involved with the great organizations that nurture every aspect of a vibrant community, with organizations that promote local history, rescue animals, education, arts and more.

Also This Month…

Folkmoot Workshop – J Creek Cloggers Fri, Jan 16, 6pm. Join J Creek Cloggers for a hands-on workshop to learn two line dances and one barn dance. $15, ages 12+. 112 Virginia Ave, www.folkmoot.org/events/

Fines Creek Open Gym Tuesdays in Jan (20, 27), 4:30pm until ? Fines Creek Community Center, 190 Fines Creek Rd, Clyde

Junk Journaling Club Wed, Jan 21, 5:30 – 7:30pm. Cut, collage, and create at Folkmoot, 112 Virginia Ave, Waynesville. Haywoodarts.org or (828) 452-0593

Tungah Group Gathering Thurs, Jan 22, 10am – 12pm. Esoteric topics, friendly discussions to uplift vibrations. Smoky Mountain Coffee Roasters, 444 Hazelwood Ave, Waynesville. Text TUNGAH to 828-550-3662 or TungahGroup@gmail.com

Frogleap Wellness Speaker Thurs, Jan 22, 3pm. Dr. Alan Wood will speak on ‘Structural Balancing to Help Heal the Body’ at 1082 N Main St, Waynesville. (828) 400-7836

Ice Garden at Lake Junaluska Jan 29 – Feb 1. Experience winter wonder at the all-new Ice Garden, within Susanna Wesley Garden at Lake. Extension of the Lights on the Lake display.

Ice Block Party and Ice Stroll Fri, Jan 30, 5 – 8pm. Downtown Waynesville comes alive with ice sculptures as part of IceFest. Businesses open late with treats for strollers.

Frosty 5K Sat, Jan 31, 9am. A free, family-friendly walk or run on the Dahlia Ridge Trail at HCC. gloryhoundevents.com/event/frosty-5k/

Fines Creek Open Gym Tuesdays in Feb (3,10,17, 24),4:30pm until ? Fines Creek Community Center, 190 Fines Creek Rd, Clyde

Folkmoot Workshop – J Creek Cloggers Fri, Feb 6, 6pm. Join J Creek Cloggers for a hands-on workshop to learn two line dances and one barn dance. $15, ages 12+. 112 Virginia Ave, Waynesville.folkmoot.org

14th Annual Plunge Sat, Feb 7, 11:30am – 1pm. Plunge into the pool or support plungers for Haywood Waterways! 77 Penland St, Canton. Registration at 10:30. Basecamp and The Snow Lab will have outdoor activities. Goplunge.org

Museum Open House Sat, Feb 14, 11am – 3pm. The Museum of Haywood County will have a free open house with a tour.  178 Morgan St, Clyde. 828-564-1044

Folkmoot Live: Kanola Band Sat, Feb 14, 7pm.

New Orleans music, stories, context, and insight. Donations welcome. 112 Virginia Ave, Waynesville. folkmoot.org

IWC Wrestling Sat, Feb 14, doors open 6:30pm. Independent Wrestling Coalition at Fines Creek Community Center, 190 Fines Creek Rd, Clyde

Feasting on Hope Tue, Feb 17, 6–8pm. Free Shrove Tuesday dinner and book launch party with local author discussing Lent, fasting, feasting, grief, and hope. Location TBD. 732-213-2364

Fines Creek Annual Steak Dinner Fundraiser Sat, Feb 21, 5 – 8pm.

Fines Creek Community Center, 190 Fines Creek Rd, Clyde

Summer Camp Parent Information Meetings Daily, Feb 23 – 27, 6 – 7pm. Learn about summer camp for your kids at the Waynesville Recreation Center.

Tungah Group Gathering Thurs, Feb 26, 10am – 12pm. Esoteric topics, friendly discussions to uplift vibrations. Mountain Vibes Kava Lounge, 122 Miller St, Waynesville. Text TUNGAH to 828-550-3662 or TungahGroup@gmail.com

Chili Cookoff Stroll

Sat, Feb 28, 12 – 4pm. Downtown Waynesville businesses offer their favorite chilis – Main St, Haywood Square, Froglevel. Shuttle service available. Buy a wristband at HayChili.org.

In March

Lavender Ball Thurs, March 12, 6pm. Live & silent auctions, appetizers, buffet dinner, and a four-piece jazz band. Festive lavender cocktail attire encouraged. On HCC campus to support students. 828.627.4544 or hebirenbaum@haywood.edu

Museum Open House Sat, Mar 14, 11am – 3pm. The Museum of Haywood County will have a free open house with a tour.  178 Morgan St, Clyde. (828) 564-1044

Ongoing Events

Canton’s Ice Rink  Fri: 4 – 8pm. Sat & Sun: 12 – 5pm. Sorrell’s Street Park

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