Legend has it that one day each year, sea creatures and mermaids travel through the timeless currents of the French Broad River and emerge in downtown Marshall, where they meet their pirate friends and are honored with a parade. On August 21st, the 14th annual event occurs at 5:00. Between 3:00-4:00 p.m., Bill Auman will be signing his new novel, “If Trees Could Testify…”, at Penland’s Department Store at 50 South Main Street. Please join us!