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The Appalachia Daily for May 5, 2026 Tuesday

Volunteers and community groups keep our mountain towns strong and connected

Valley River Arts Guild Volunteers Launch MAX Project Outdoor Art Gallery
Local volunteer artists with the Valley River Arts Guild have created a free outdoor gallery on downtown Murphy brick walls. The current “Natural World” show is up now—bringing beauty and creativity to sidewalks where neighbors walk every day.

Friends of the Murphy Library Summer Programs
Local volunteers are gearing up for another season of reading fun and family events at the library—helping kids discover books and build community right downtown.

Valley River Ringers Spring Concerts
This talented group of handbell musicians is sharing spring performances across Cherokee County. Catch them for some beautiful local music.

Union County Rec Summer Lineup
From pools and fishing days to the new bridge ribbon cutting, the rec team and volunteers have a busy season planned for families in Blairsville and beyond.

Cherokee County 4-H Seeks Volunteers for Youth Outdoor Programs
Cherokee County 4-H is actively recruiting adults to volunteer and lead youth clubs focused on fishing, hiking, hunting, and trapping. It’s a great chance to share your skills and help local kids build confidence and love for the outdoors.

NCDOT Road Work Alerts
Drivers, watch for lane narrowing on several Cherokee County routes this week. Give crews room and drive carefully.

Sources:
2026-05-05 | https://www.valleyriverarts.com/
2026-05-05 | Friends of Murphy Library announcements
2026-04-29 | https://www.cherokeescout.com/
2026-05-01 | https://www.unioncountyga.gov/
2026-03-30 (updated May 2026) | https://cherokee.ces.ncsu.edu/news/volunteering-for-4-h-in-2026/
2026-05-05 | https://drivenc.gov/

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