Jackson County Farmers Market – 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 1
Browse goods from local farmers and artisans every Saturday in Bridge Park. More information at https://jacksoncountyfarmersmarket.org/.
Boredom Busters – 10 a.m. March 1
All ages are welcome to stop by the Jackson County Public Library every Saturday for fun activities including art projects and games. More information at https://fontanalib.org/events/boredom-busters-7.
Uni-Tea – 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 4
WCU students, faculty and staff are invited to drop in to enjoy refreshments, conversation and community. The event is held in the ICA lounge on the first Tuesday of the month.
Artrageous – 4 p.m. March 4
Join the Jackson County Public Library to create a different fun project and learn new art skills every Tuesday. More information at https://fontanalib.org/events.
Plant and Paint – 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. March 4
Craft or create a plant. Drop into UC Grandroom while supplies last. More information at https://wcu.campuslabs.com/engage/event/10937664
Trivia Night – 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. March 4
Challenge yourself in free trivia every Tuesday at Lazy Hiker Brewing in Sylva. Groups or solo participants welcome.
Karaoke Night: Year 3000 Theme – 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. March 5Last Minute Productions is hosting a Year 3000 themed karaoke night open to all WCU students. More information at https://wcu.campuslabs.com/engage/event/10937973.
LEGO Club – 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. March 13
Join the Jackson County Public Library at the LEGO Club, a club dedicated to LEGO enthusiasts. Call 828-586-2016 for more information.
Sylva Stitchers – 6 p.m. March 13 and 27
All are welcome to join fellow stitchers in working on your favorite needle craft, learn new skills or teach beginners to improve. The event is held every second and fourth Thursday of the month in The Story Time Room at the Jackson County Public Library. More information at https://fontanalib.org/events/sylva-stitchers-2.
Sylva Naturalist Club: The Forest Unseen – 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. March 13
Join the Sylva Naturalist Club in reading The Forest Unseen this year. While reading the novel, club members will connect with nature and share personal nature observations. Meetings are every second Tuesday of the month at the Jackson County Public Library. Email aduggins@bmtrust.org to sign up.
Mindful Birding at WCU Picnic Shelter – 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. March 13
Join Wild Remembering for a three-part series on birding. Attendees will learn how to identify birds and connect with nature. The series will be held at the WCU Picnic Area and available to the public. Registration is required at https://continuinged.wcu.edu/search/publicCourseSearchDetails.do?method=load&courseId=1232296&fbclid=IwY2xjawIZ7CtleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHQ1tKjU4OhcZL2l2-Wk1OFMf1kfBFBXAsoepDI7hp-z72IhlsSj74W3FFw_aem_OAj402FYvAbZB0criRGapw
Invasive Plant Basket-Making Class: Random Weave Style – 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. March 14
Learn how to make a basket using nonnative plants such as kudzu and wisteria. The workshop will be held in Wildkitchen Supply. Get a ticket at https://www.mainspringconserves.org/events/invasive-plant-basket-random-weave/?fbclid=IwY2xjawIZ7bxleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHbLcqqn3vG3HCjliBothAv1vj1LfS0OTtPXmCM4rDWgRleah4TYnDQ9M0Q_aem_9he54zclKyIXrWxyQWCh2g.
Balsam at Pinnacle: “Spring Ephemerals” Hike with Amy Duggins – 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. March 15
Enjoy the outdoors with this hike at Pinnacle Park in Sylva.
St. Patrick’s Day Celebration – 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. March 17
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with Last Minute Productions. There will be karaoke, free snacks and a giveaway. Available to all WCU students. More information at https://wcu.campuslabs.com/engage/event/10937988.
Visiting Artist Lecture: Marie Cochran – 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. March 20
Come listen to visiting artist Marie Cochran talk. Cochran is the founding curator of the Affrilachian Artist Project. This lecture is open to the public. More information at https://wcu.campuslabs.com/engage/event/10787963.
Civil Dialogue: Social Identity and Community – 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. March 20
WCU students are invited to join the Center for Community Engagement and Service Learning for a civil dialogue on social identity and community. More information at https://wcu.campuslabs.com/engage/event/10853380
Mountain Heritage Day Concert – 7 p.m. March 23
After Mountain Heritage Day was canceled in September due to Hurricane Helene, bluegrass bands Old Crow Medicine Show, Lindsay Lou and Sister Sadie are returning to perform at WCU. The concert will be held at the Ramsey Center. Tickets are not needed. More information at https://www.wcu.edu/engage/mountain-heritage-day/index.aspx.
Friends Night Out – March 27
Bring your friends to downtown Sylva to shop throughout the day at any chamber member establishment. Participating shoppers can enter their receipts in a drawing at 6:30 p.m. for a gift card collection of local businesses. More information at https://www.discoverjacksonnc.com/event/friends-night-out/.
