Sept. 2, 2010 - Eastern Band of Cherokee

GENERAL EVENTS
Rogers Family Reunion. Sept. 4 at the Cherokee County Indian Community Center
beginning at 11am with lunch at 12pm. All relatives and friends are urged to attend.
Bring a covered dish. Info: Jim Rogers (828) 321-3730.
21st Annual Running Water Powwow. Sept. 4-5 at Ridge Ferry Park in Rome, Ga.
The event opens daily at 10am. MC - Richard Bird, Head Man - Bullet Standingdeer,
Head Lady - Nicole Williams, Host Drum - Bird Choppers, Arena Director - Jamie
Pheasant. Info: http://www.runningwaterpowwow.com
Miss Cherokee Contestant meeting. Sept. 5 at 3pm at Tsali Manor.
Community Development Awards. Sept. 7 at the Birdtown Rec. Complex at 6pm.
Meat is provided. Please bring a side dish or dessert. Info: 554-6931.
Yellowhill Community Club Meeting. Sept. 14. Election of New Officers.
Reclaiming Cultural Ownership – Challenging Indian Stereotypes show. Sept.
16 – Oct. 24 at the Western Carolina University Fine Art Museum. EBCI artist Shan
Goshorn will be part of the exhibit focusing on “unlearning” stereotypes and fostering
Native pride. Info: fineartmuseum.wcu.edu or (828) 227-3591.
outheastern Tribes Cultural Arts Celebration. Sept. 17-19 at the Cherokee Indian
air Grounds. Info: Museum of the Cherokee Indian (828) 497-3481 for a complete
chedule check the One Feather website.
eritage Day. Sept. 18 from 2-5pm at the Unaka Community Center at 14945 Joe
rown Highway, Unaka, NC (outside Murphy). Ribbon Cutting at 2 P.M, Guests: TJ
olland, Dr. Anne Rogers, John Mason and Alan Keith For information call 828-835-
626
lass of 1960 Reunion. Sept. 23 at 5:30pm at Granny’s Kitchen. This was the first
lass to graduate from the Charles George Gym. Bring your cameras and old photos.
nfo or to RSVP: 788-5300, 497-7792, or 421-5015
8th Annual Cherokee Parade. Oct. 5 at 4pm. The theme is “From Our Roots”. Entry
orms are available at the Cherokee Welcome Center. The 3rd Annual Indian Car/Truck
ompetition is scheduled that day at 3pm. Please meet at the Harrah’s Cherokee Casino
arking lot. Info: 497-1054, fax 497-2505, travel@nc-cherokee.com
all Craft Festival. Oct. 6 at 9:30am at the Old Mill located one mile south of Cheroee
at 3082 U.S. 441. Info: 497-6536.
8th Annual Cherokee Indian Fair . Oct. 5-9 at the Cherokee Indian Fairgrounds.
pirit of the Nations Pow wow. Oct. 16 at Chilhowee Park in Knoxville, Tenn. 10am
8pm GE 12 and 6pm online at www.indiancreekproductions.com
CHEROKEE CALENDAR
BENEFITS & FUNDRAISERS
Benefit. Sept. 10 starting at 11am at Melinda Bigwith Residence on Bluewing Road.
Menu: fried chicken or pork chop, sweet potato bread or bean bread, beans w/hominy,
collard greens, boiled potatoes, fat back, drinks, and banana pudding. To order or info:
497-0135
CHURCH EVENTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
Crusade for Christ Gospel Singing. Sept. 3-4 starting at 7pm nightly at Wolftown
Gym. Groups from far and near. If you wish to sing, you are welcome. The gym is
located above Santa land on right hand side.
Homecoming. Sept. 19 at Shoal Creek Baptist Church. All past and present church
family members and pastors and their families are welcome. Worship and special
singing from 10am – 12:30pm. Fellowship and dinner will follow.
25th Homecoming. Sept. 26 at Living Waters Lutheran Church at 30 Locust Road in
Cherokee. Please RSVP by Sept. 10. Info: 497-3730 or 497-6121.
HEALTH & SPORTS
Healing Waters Veterans Fly Fishing Tournament. Sept. 18-19 at Rivers Edge Outfitters
in Cherokee. Sponsored by Project Healing Waters, this event will feature: fishing
for vets, a banquet, raffle and silent auction, fly fishing clinic, slideshows and guest
speakers. Info: Ryan Harman (828) 808-1875 rsh0864@aol.com or Rick Queen (828)
550-8487 rick_s_queen@yahoo.com
11th Annual Land of the Sky Fall Classic - September 11 & 12, Asheville, NC girls
ages 8-18 Entry deadline September 5 go to www.ladyroyals.org or email info@ladyroyals.org
or call Rick Farmer 828-808-4950. hosted by WNC Lady Royals
“To Write Love on Her Arm” . Oct. 14 at Sequoyah National Golf Club. Hosted by
Cherokee High School Girls Golf Team for AAA teams.
GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Fuel Applications. Cherokee Senior Citizens Fuel applications will be available on
Sept. 8. If you are applying for electrically heating assistance please bring a current bill
and the last four (4) digits of the social security number of the individual whose name
the bill is in. No applications will be accepted that are not complete. You may pick-up
an application at the following places: Tsali Manor, Snowbird Senior Center, and the
John Welch Center. Disabled Fuel program will begin on Oct. 1. Info: 554-6860.
Community Announcements are FREE of charge!
Bring them by our office, fax them to 497-1754 or email to:
scotmckie@nc-cherokee.com.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2010
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