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March 9th thru December 31st
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Extra Help with Prescription Drug Costs
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Watauga County Project on Aging |
Do you know someone who is on Medicare and needs assistance in paying for their prescription drugs? Medicare beneficiaries may be eligible for the federal Extra Help low income subsidy (LIS) program if he/she has limited income and resources. If you believe someone you know may qualify for the Extra Help program, please encourage them to apply on-line at www.socialsecurity.gov, or contact Social Security toll free at 800-443-9354. They may also contact the Watauga County Project on Aging at 265-8090 for assistance in completing an application.
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March 9th thru June 25th
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Watauga Humane Society Annual Rummage Sale
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Blue Skies Storage |
RUMMAGE DROP-OFF
If your New Year's resolution is to clear out those overflowing
closets, basement and garage, the Watauga Humane Society is already gearing up
for its next big rummage sale by establishing a weekly drop-off collection
site. Beginning Monday January 11th and each subsequent Monday from 10am-2pm
ONLY, volunteers will be on hand at the Blue Skies Storage office at 482 State
Farm Road, to receive your no-longer-wanted clothing, toys, Christmas
decorations, books, small working appliances, and other miscellaneous items.
Rummage drop-off can be arranged on other days and times by
calling in advance: Lyn 297-1259, or for larger items Lee 266-3500
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March 9th thru April 13th
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Income Tax Assistance Available at Senior Centers
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Watauga County Project on Aging |
| The AARP Tax-Aide Program, in cooperation with the IRS and N.C. Dept. of Revenue, will again offer free tax preparation for seniors, as well as low- and middle-income taxpayers. Electronic filing (E-file) is available. The Tax-Aide program will run from February 2 to April 13 at the Lois E. Harrill Senior Center in Boone (265-8090) and the Western Watauga Community Center in Cove Creek (297-5195). Please call for more information including eligibility requirements, appointment availability, and what documents to bring.
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March 9th thru March 14th
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Wilderness First Responder Course
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General |
Wilderness First Responder Course
Camp Broadstone
March 6-14, 2010 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, plus 1-2 night sessions
80 hours / 2-year certification
Cost: $699.00 (includes course tuition, CPR and lunch daily)
Optional lodging available for additional fee
This is a nationally recognized program that is essential for anyone who spends significant time in remote places or the outdoor career professional who leads trips in the backcountry. For more information and online registration link go to http://campbroadstone.com/classes.php
Or call Camp Broadstone office M-F 8-5
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March 9th thru December 31st
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Need a tutor? Want to be a tutor?
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Watauga County Schools |
We are taking the mountain of education!. check us out on the web @ www.summittutorcompany.com
or email us at info@summittutorcompany.com
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March 9th thru April 15th
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FREE HEALTH SCREENINGS IN MARCH/APRIL FOR OLDER ADULTS IN WA
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Watauga County Project on Aging |
| The Watauga County Project on Aging and Watauga Medical Center will be offering free health screening clinics to residents of Watauga County age sixty and older. The clinics will be held at the Western Watauga Community Center on Thursday, March 4th and Thursday, April 15th. The screening will consist of a comprehensive metabolic panel, hemoglobin, hematocrit, lipid profile, urine analysis, medical history, teaching breast self-examinations and symptoms of prostrate cancer, visual acuity, glaucoma, height, weight, blood pressure, and distribution of educational materials. Eligible persons may participate one time only in a 12-month period. Call 265-8090 to make an appointment or for further information. You must have an appointment for the clinic.
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March 9th thru March 29th
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4-H Plant Sale
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W. King Street/ Hwy 421 |
4-H Plant Sale
Ordering for the Watauga County 4-H Plant Sale is now open. Supplies are available at a first-come first ordered basis.
The sale features strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, raspberries and grapes. Heritage apple varieties are available. Native plants have been added to the sale as well. The plants are bare root, which means they do not come in potted soil. This allows the plant to be sold at a lower cost.
Plants may be ordered at the Cooperative Extension office, 971 West King St., or call 264-3061 to receive an order form by mail. An order form is online at the 4-H link at http://watauga.ces.ncsu.edu. Place your order by March 29. Plants will be ready for pick-up on April 16 and 17.
Profits from this sale help provide funding for Watauga 4-H Programming. If you would like to find out more about 4-H, please call the Extension Office at 264-3061.
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March 9th thru December 31st
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Crafts Class at the Senior Center
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Watauga County Project on Aging |
| Come join us for craft class at the Lois E. Harrill Senior Center in Boone, held every Thursday morning from 10am-1pm. Free of charge for people 60 and over, $3 per class for those under 60. Lunch available at noon, free of charge to persons 60 and over. A variety of craft/sewing projects are available; teacher works with class members one on one. Items can be sold in senior center display window with all proceeds going to crafter. Please call 265-8090 for more information.
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March 9th thru December 31st
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Space Available for Classes/Clubs
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Watauga County Project on Aging |
| Classroom space is available at the Lois E. Harrill Senior Center in Boone for afternoon and evening meetings, free of charge. Please call Tabitha at 265-8090 for room availability.
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March 9th thru March 31st
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March is Red Cross Month
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Boone Area |
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March is Red
Cross Month
March is Red Cross Month, a time to recognize all the
people who’ve helped our community this year through the Watauga County Chapter
of the Red Cross. Whether they donated
their time to serve others, supported us financially or gave the gift of life
by donating blood, their gifts helped us to continue our work and make
lifesaving Red Cross assistance possible.
To learn how you can help, contact your Red Cross at (828) 264-8226 Together, we can save a life.
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March 9th thru April 13th
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Registration for Yoga Classes at Senior Center
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Watauga County Project on Aging |
| The next 12-week session of Yoga classes is scheduled to begin at the Lois E. Harrill Senior Center in Boone on Tuesday, April 13th and will meet each Tuesday from 6:15 to 7:15 pm. Deadline to register is 5pm on Monday, April 12th. This class is appropriate for beginners as well as experienced yoga students. The instructor, Akal Dev Sharonne, has been a yoga practitioner and teacher for more than 30 years. Her classes are a delightful blend of humor, challenge and wisdom. The cost of the 12-week session is $60.00 per person. Any age may register but if the class exceeds the attendance limit priority will be given to persons age sixty and older. You may call 265-8090 with any questions.
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March 9th thru April 15th
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Pioneer PromBoutique
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Hardin Park School |
Support Pioneer Prom Boutique by donating your gently used prom dresses at Souths Specialty Clothiers in the Boone Mall.
(Pioneer PromBoutique was founded by Christina Welch a teacher at Mabel School. This enables girls who cannot
afford a prom dress the opportunity to go to prom)
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March 9th thru April 1st
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Tai Chi Classes at Senior Center to Begin April 1st
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Watauga County Project on Aging |
| A 12-week session of Tai Chi will begin on Thursday, April 1st at the Lois E. Harrill Senior Center, instructed by Tim Winecoff. The class will be held on Thursday evenings from 5:30-6:30 pm and is open to beginner and intermediate students. A 6:30 class for intermediate students may be scheduled if needed. The deadline for registration is 5pm Wednesday, March 31st. Any age may join but priority will be given to persons aged sixty and older. The cost is $48.00 per person for the 12-week series. The Senior Center is located in the Human Services Building at 132 Poplar Grove Connector in Boone. Call the center at 265-8090 with any questions.
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March 9th thru June 26th
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Watauga Arts Council Accepting Registrations for Summer Arts
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Blowing Rock School Auditorium |
Watauga Arts Council
Accepting Registrations for Summer Arts Camp and Missoula Children’s
Theatre
The Watauga Arts Council is now accepting
registrations for its annual Summer Arts Camp, featuring Missoula Children’s
Theatre, which will take place June 21-26. As the High School
moves to a new location, so does our Summer Arts Camp. It will be
held this year only at the Blowing Rock School. The Arts Camp is
open to rising first through rising tenth graders and features workshops in
storytelling, music, improvisation, the visual arts, and more.
The featured highlight of the arts camp is a
production of Robinson Crusoe, which children will rehearse
throughout the week and then perform for the community on Friday and Saturday,
June 25 and 26. Registration is $175.00 for the first child (which
includes two tickets to the final production and a complimentary DVD), and $150
for each additional child in a family. A limited amount of
scholarships are available for families in need. Our camp usually
fills up quickly, so register soon!
To register your child for Summer Arts Camp, or
for further information, please visit www.watauga-arts.org or call the Arts Council at 264-1789.
- Summer Arts Camp, featuring Missoula Children’s
Theatre
- June 21-26, 2010
- Blowing Rock School
- Open to rising first through rising tenth graders
- Features storytelling, music, movement, visual arts, and
more
- Also features Missoula Children’s Theatre’s production of
Robinson Crusoe
- Registration Fee: $175.00 first child $150.00 each
additional child
- Scholarships available
- Sponsored by Watauga Arts Council
- Visit www.watauga-arts.org or call 264-1789 for more information
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March 9th thru December 13th
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Surgical Weight Loss Support Group
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Boone Area |
| We are a Surgical Weight Loss Support Group and we are looking for a place to meet on the second Monday of each month from 6:30 - 7:30 pm. Typically we have between 5 - 10 members who meet regularly. This is a non-profit group and we do not have funds to pay for a place to meet. If anyone can help us out, please contact Ann Thomas at 297-4365 and leave a message or email at annie4365@aol.com. Thank you for your help.
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March 9th thru May 31st
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Calling All Musicians!
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Watauga County Project on Aging |
| Do you like to play music? Please come join our group of amateur musicians on Thursday mornings for a morning of down-home music and a good time! The group meets each Thursday at the Lois E. Harrill Senior Center from 10am-Noon to provide entertainment and lunch is available afterward. Musicians of all ages and abilities welcome. Special musical presentations can also be scheduled for anyone interested in sharing their talents individually or in smaller groups. Please call Tabitha at 265-8090 for more information about this special volunteer opportunity.
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March 10th thru March 10th
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Employability Workshop
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General |
| Watauga Public Library - Meeting Room - 3-5pm. This free workshop will cover computer and internet skills necessary to find and apply for work, and other resources. During the second hour we will offer brief (5-15 minute) resume review sessions. Please call to RSVP or for further information: 828-264-8784. |
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March 11th thru March 11th
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Book Reading by local author Peggy Poe Stern
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Western Watauga Community Center |
| Do you love reading about our mountain culture? If you do , you will enjoy meeting Peggy Poe Stern, author of several books including, Tamarack, Hills of Home and Mountain Talk |
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March 12th thru March 12th
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High Country Heart Breakfast
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General |
*** Has been postponed until March 12, 2010.
High Country Heart Breakfast February 12th 7-9:30 AM at Appalachian/Brian Estates
Appalachian/Brian Estates, Hardee’s of Boone, and the Watauga County Chapter of the American Red Cross are proud to announce the 19th annual High Country Heart Breakfast. As in the past Appalachian/Brian Estates will host the event, to be held at their facility located at 163 Shadowline Drive in Boone on Friday, February 12th, the day before Valentine’s Day, from 7:00 to 9:30 AM. Hardee’s of Boone, will be providing a complete variety of breakfast items for your enjoyment. Members of the Kiwanis Club of Boone will also be available for your assistance. Your donations will be utilized by the Community Care Clinic in their efforts to provide medical services to people to do not otherwise have access to medical care.
Appalachian/Brian Estates is located on Shadowline Drive just across from the Shoppes at Shadowline with plenty of free parking and additional parking available next ...[striped]
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March 13th thru March 13th
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Plumtree Presbyterian Church/Healing Service
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Plumtree Presbyterian Church |
| Plumtree Presbyterian Church will be having another healing service on Saturday
night March 13th at 7:00pm. We are believing God for a fresh outpouring of His
Spirit with signs and wonders to follow. Many people have been healed in these
services in the past and we expect that to continue. Come believing. Come
expecting. Everyone is invited.
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March 16th thru March 16th
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Dr. Harry Davis to Address Republican Women's Club
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Meadowbrook Inn |
| The Watauga County Republican Women's Club will meet Tuesday, 16 March, at 11:30a.m. at the Meadowbrook Inn, 711 Main St., Blowing Rock. Our meeting will be held at a luncheon featuring Dr. Harry Davis, Professor of Finance at ASU and Chief Economist, NC Bankers Association. Dr. Davis will speak about the state of the economy. The cost of the luncheon is $12.78, which includes salad, soup, one-half sandwich, beverage, dessert, tax and tip. We encourage attendees to have lunch; if you cannot, still come! Please call Alice Waters at 264-5607 NO LATER THAN Saturday, 3/13, to make a reservation. Checks made payable to the Meadowbrook Inn will be collected at the door. We welcome new members. Come and share information about this important topic. Questions may be directed to Alice or to Linda Craig at 295-7412. If there is a need to cancel due to weather, you will be notifed by 10:00a.m. that morning. |
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March 16th thru March 16th
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High Country Unemployed Professionals
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Watauga Joblink Center |
| This group has been created as a resource through which Professionals can interact and network with other area Professionals. The group is self-directed, meaning the involvement of the Employment Security Commission is that of a support role, while the members themselves decide the direction in which the group will grow and evolve. You may be searching for employment, may need or can offer tips for employment readiness or leads toward employment opportunities, or may just have a desire to make contact with others who are trying to survive and cope with the challenges of finding employment. If this group sounds like a resource with which you would like to become involved, please consider making time to come and experience the camaraderie of your fellow Professionals with whom you may find you have many things in common. The atmosphere is casual and non-judgmental, and becoming involved may be of great value toward achieving your personal and professional goals. Contact ESC for info. |
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Thursday, March 18th
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Vacation Bible School Preview
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US Hwy 321 |
Cornerstone Books @1894 Blowing Rock RD Boone,NC presents the annual Vacation Bible School preview on Thursday March 18th from 7.00to 9.00 Come @ 6.00 to register and enjoy great Bible School snacks. representatives from STANDARD,GROUP,GOSPEL LIGHT,and BOGARD publishers will be @ the Cornwerstone to present their 2010 VBS programs. FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 828-262-1226 OR 888-ONE-ROCK |
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March 20th thru March 20th
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Blue Ridge Fiber Guild - "Felting Workshop"
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Western Watauga Community Center |
| The Blue Ridge Fiber Guild is offering a felting workshop at its March meeting. Felt is fabric that is produced by matting and condensing wool fibers. Jane Campbell will help participants make felted flowers as well as felt-covered soaps. Bring a bar of soap (rounded edges best) and some colorful, feltable wool, a tray, a dishpan, and gloves if desired. The workshop will be held on Saturday, March 20th, at 9:30 a.m., at the Western Watauga Community Center, 1080 Old US Hwy 421N, Sugar Grove, NC. Everyone is invited. For more information call 297-6900 |
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March 20th thru March 20th
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Spring Open House at Camp Broadstone
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General |
The Camp Broadstone staff would like to invite you to attend the Spring Open House on March 20th, 2010 from 1:00-4:00 pm. This is a drop-in event where you’ll be able to meet the staff, tour the camp’s facilities, sample some of the camp's activities, enter drawings to win prizes and enjoy some light refreshments. Please R.S.V.P. by March 18th by calling 828-963-4640 from M-F 8-5.
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March 22nd thru March 22nd
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Grace Academy Admissions Information Meeting
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Grace Academy |
Grace Academy will offer Information Meetings to families interested in enrolling their children at Grace Academy. In the meetings you will earn more about classical education and the college model schedule; two important aspects of the education at GA that make it unique. School policies will be reviewed. You will have the opportunity to visit with teachers in classrooms and look at curriculum. Information meetings for the 2010/2011 school year will be held on Mondays, March 1, March 22 and April 19 from 6:00pm to 7:30pm at Living Water Christian Fellowship
Grace Academy exists to assist families of the High Country in the education of their children by providing a distinctively classical education with a biblical worldview in the hope of equipping students for a lifetime of learning, service, and leadership to the glory of God.
For more information go to: www.graceacademyboone.com
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March 23rd thru March 23rd
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Alzheimer’s Information Session Rescheduled for March
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Watauga County Project on Aging |
| An information session about Alzheimer’s will be presented by Nicole Rieger Thomas from the Alzheimer’s Association on Tuesday, March 23rd from 2p.m.-4p.m. (previously schedule for Tues, Feb 2). Nicole will be showing the “Caregivers” video from HBO’s recent Alzheimer’s Project. The seminar will be held at the Watauga County Project on Aging and is open to everyone, including family members, caregivers, and professionals. Please call 265-8090 to RSVP. |
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March 27th thru March 27th
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Downtown Boone Easter Egg-Stravaganza
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Downtown Boone |
PO Box 362 Boone, NC 28607
828/262-4532, fax 828/265-9403
boone @goboone.net
Downtown Boone Easter Egg-Stravaganza
The Downtown Boone Development Association, The Jones House Community Center, and the Watauga County Public Library, in conjunction with many local business sponsors, are announcing the Easter Egg-Stravaganza. The event will begin at 1:00 pm on Saturday, March 27, 2010 at the Watauga County Library. Puppet Shows, and arts & crafts will entertain the children until 2:15 pm, then the Easter Parade to the Jones House Community Center for the Easter Egg Hunt at 2:30pm. Children up to the age of 10 will hunt for candy filled eggs, and “golden eggs” that can be traded for a prize given by area merchants.
In Case of Bad Weather: We will have all activities at the Watauga County Public Library. Please note that the decision on the bad weather plan will be made by 10am on the day of the event.
We are looking for volunteers to help with our event. We will be meeting the day of the event from 10:30am until 3:30pm. Please contact us is you are interested in helping.
For more information call 828-262-4532.
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April 19th thru April 19th
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Grace Academy Admissions Information Meeting
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Grace Academy |
Grace Academy will offer Information Meetings to families interested in enrolling their children at Grace Academy. In the meetings you will earn more about classical education and the college model schedule; two important aspects of the education at GA that make it unique. School policies will be reviewed. You will have the opportunity to visit with teachers in classrooms and look at curriculum. Information meetings for the 2010/2011 school year will be held on Mondays, March 1, March 22 and April 19 from 6:00pm to 7:30pm at Living Water Christian Fellowship
Grace Academy exists to assist families of the High Country in the education of their children by providing a distinctively classical education with a biblical worldview in the hope of equipping students for a lifetime of learning, service, and leadership to the glory of God.
For information go to: www.graceacademyboone.com
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April 21st thru April 21st
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Sustainability Symposium
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Broyhill Inn & Conference Center |
| Come celebrate Earth Week with us! On Wednesday, April 21st, the ASU Graduate Chapter of The Net Impact Club invites the community to attend a free Sustainability Symposium sponsored by The Net Impact Club and the Walker College of Business Sustainable MBA Program. The event will include Keynote Speaker plug-in hybrid engineer, Kevin Walsh, an eco-fashion show, sustainable crafts, bands, wind turbine tours, a technology expo, FREE eco-treasures, and panel discussions. Please join us from 1-6 PM in The Broyhill Inn. Biodiesel-fuelled shuttle service available from Katherine Harper Hall and Raley Hall. |
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September 25th thru September 25th
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2010 Miss High Country Pageant
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Watauga High School Auditorium |
The 2010 Miss High Country Pageant is coming up!
visit: www.misshighcountry.com email: misshighcountry@gmail.com call: 828.773.0017 for details |