Carolina Readiness Supply will have a Customer Appreciation Day at their new location, 72 Montgomery Street in Waynesville, just below the Main Street Sun Trust Bank on Oct. 29 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.  

There will be book signings by three local authors: Larry Porter, True Globalization; Mike McCarthy, The Noah Option; and Patrick McConnell, Government of Deceit.

Fire-starting without matches classes will be taught by Doug Knight. Other topics include water pumps that will work if your electricity goes out and sanitation and waste disposal in a disaster.

828.456.5310.