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Community offers support for needy families to get their plates in shape

March is National Nutrition Month. Each March, the annual campaign organized by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, formerly the American Dietetic Association, brings awareness to smart food choices and physical activity practices. This year, the theme is, “Get Your Plate in Shape.” Full Story

Appalachian State University’s Best Recreational Day Camp Returns for a Fourth Summer

Calling all kids of the High Country!! Camp UREC is back in action for the sixth summer in a row, and with many new activities planned; this summer promises to be the best one yet. For six summers, Camp UREC has set the precedent as being the most energetic, most creative, and most fun day camp of the High Country. Full Story

Playhouse Baby Fair and Consignment Sale Toddles to Town on March 30 & 31

Did last week’s warm weather prompt you to pull out the kids’ summer togs only to find that, oops, that cute t-shirt dress from last year is now on a halter top? The seventh annual spring Playhouse Consignment Sale and Baby Fair will allow you to update everyone’s wardrobes for a song Full Story

Great Friend to Families Nominees Sought

The Children’s Playhouse is searching for a resident of the High Country whose greatest joy comes from helping kids and families, the 2012 winner of the Great Friend to Families Award. Nominations for this award are due on April 5th.
The fourth annual Great Friend to Families award Full Story

Garden to Provide Food for Hospitality House

“Community groups will join together this spring in a truly ‘groundbreaking’ project by planting a summer garden providing fresh vegetables for our residents,” said Lynne Mason director of Hospitality House which serves seven High Country counties. “We are also committed to offering healthy food selections and produce Full Story

Feinstein Challenge to Help “End Hunger in the High Country”

Be a part of fighting hunger in the High Country by taking the Feinstein Challenge now through April 30. For the fourth consecutive year, Hospitality House has partnered with the Alan Shawn Feinstein Foundation, who will divide $1 million Full Story

'Artie' Popping Up in High Country

Artie the Autistic Traveling Awareness Bear has been exploring the High Country. Artie comes from a progressive program originating in Missouri, USA. Here is what he wants to share: “I am a bear from the Traveling Awareness Bears located in Missouri USA. My website is: www.travelingawarenessbears.org. Full Story

Dinner with Greg LeMond March 24 at Lees-McRae

Lees-McRae College, in partnership with the Avery Chamber of Commerce, presents dinner with cycling legend Greg LeMond Saturday, March 24 on the campus of Lees-McRae College in Banner Elk.
This fundraiser for the Lees-McRae College Cycling Program will include a ride with Greg LeMond Full Story

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