I recently attended a fun charitable event in Swain County, North Carolina, a winetasting at the Cottage Craftsman in Bryson City to benefit the PAWS Animal Shelter. PAWS stands for "Placing Animals Within Society". The PAWS Staff and volunteers, lead by fearless Director Ellen Kilgannon, bravely attempt to keep stray animals off the street, providing care in a safe haven until they can be adopted. Every PAWS animal is adopted out.
The PAWS shelter is on Lemons Branch in Bryson City. Their largest funding source is the PAWS Thrift Store on Bryson Walk in downtown Bryson City. Both the shelter and thrift store are manned by many volunteers in Swain County including me. I find volunteering for PAWS to be extremely rewarding, since we're helping to care for beings that can't safely take care of themselves. After spring cleaning, the PAWS Thrift Store is the perfect place to donate gently used items of every kind.
Now let me brag about The Cottage Craftsman (www.thecottagecraftsman.com)located in a little yellow house by the Great Smoky Mountains Railway station. We are so fortunate to have a store in Bryson City that offers unique regional crafts, artwork and food products. The owner, Debbie Mills, a long time PAWS supporter and Swain County resident, takes crafts on consignment from area artisans and artists. I’m proud to say my "Green Girl" Jewelry line can be purchased at The Cottage. If you’re looking for a special Gift, it’s the perfect spot to shop.
The next PAWS fundraiser will be their annual Winetasting and Silent Auction on Saturday, September 5 at Lands Creek Cabins.
The PAWS shelter is on Lemons Branch in Bryson City. Their largest funding source is the PAWS Thrift Store on Bryson Walk in downtown Bryson City. Both the shelter and thrift store are manned by many volunteers in Swain County including me. I find volunteering for PAWS to be extremely rewarding, since we're helping to care for beings that can't safely take care of themselves. After spring cleaning, the PAWS Thrift Store is the perfect place to donate gently used items of every kind.
Now let me brag about The Cottage Craftsman (www.thecottagecraftsman.com)located in a little yellow house by the Great Smoky Mountains Railway station. We are so fortunate to have a store in Bryson City that offers unique regional crafts, artwork and food products. The owner, Debbie Mills, a long time PAWS supporter and Swain County resident, takes crafts on consignment from area artisans and artists. I’m proud to say my "Green Girl" Jewelry line can be purchased at The Cottage. If you’re looking for a special Gift, it’s the perfect spot to shop.
The next PAWS fundraiser will be their annual Winetasting and Silent Auction on Saturday, September 5 at Lands Creek Cabins.
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