Monteith will give a free performance and cut the ribbon on the motel's recently completed Elvis theme room. For more information, call the motel at 497-5936. Owned by Linda and Bill Haggard of Webster, the shop is open from 11 a.m. until 10 p.m. Monday-Saturday. For more information, call 631-4377. It's operated by Debbie Stanley and features perennials, annuals, varigated dogwoods, Japanese maples and water fountains.
Special orders are welcome.
Independence Day festivities will start around 5 p.m. and will include a bingo game, bake sale and vendor booths. Live music will be by Southernbourne of Asheville, Smoky Mountain Drum'n'Bass of Cullowhee and The Willing Servants of Sylva. The evening will conclude with the traditional fireworks display from the old courthouse lawn. The event is scheduled for Saturday, June 17, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Qualla Community Center, located across from the old Qualla School. Everyone is invited.