FREE INTRODUCTORY Healing Touch Sessions at Blue Mountain Center Akal Dev Sharonne, CHTP, offers free Healing Touch at the Blue Mountain Center for the Healing Arts. Healing Touch is energy healing for ailments ranging from cancer to the common cold. Call (828)264-1384 to schedule your appointment.
The Eastern Apicultural Society of North America, Inc. (EAS) will be conducting its annual conference at Appalachian State University on Aug 2-6, 2010. They would like to extend a special invitation to the public for a presentation of the documentary film, "Vanishing of the Bees." The showing will be held in IG Greer Hall on Tuesday, Aug 3, at 7pm. EAS is asking for a $2 donation.
BANNER HOUSE MUSEUM EVENTS Exhibition 'Mountain Heritage at the Turn of the Century' featuring pieces from the collection of Lees-McRae College, Dr. Edgar Tufts family, VonCannon family tools, & the Banner Elk Hotel. Upcoming event: Presentation by Allen Speer on his new book, From Banner Elk to Booneville. August 14th at 1pm, held at the Banner House, free & open to the public. Museum info: Guided tours $5. Open Tues. thru Sat. 11am to 4pm until October 23rd. 7990 Hickory Nut Gap Road, Banner Elk NC. For more info call (828)898-3634 or visit bannerhousemuseum.org.
Shady Grove Gardens offers Scenic Hay Rides Shady Grove Gardens at the Peak(Ashe County) is offering Scenic hay rides at their cut flower farm at 2278 Peak Road, in Creston, NC. (just 25 miles from Boone) Hay rides are every Monday at 5pm, weather permitting. Shady Grove is a 76-acre natural area and cut flower farm gorgeous 3-state views from several vantage points. For those interested, the farm tour will include natural history and information about their organic growing practices and the flowers grown. The ride is over gentle hills giving long-range views of the mountains and 'The Peak', the highest mountain in Ashe County. The 1-plus hour ride is great fun for young and old alike. Hayride and included refreshments are $10 per person. Hay rides will continue through Thanksgiving Saturday. Shady Grove's farm site offers restroom facilities and easy parking. For more information, directions, and required advance reservations, call 828-297-4098. www.Shady-Grove-Gardens.com Scenic Hayrides in Creston NC every Monday through Thanksgiving 5PM 828-297-4098.
Escape into a good book. Stop by and chat with award winning authors Maggie Bishop (mystery & romance), William F. Kaiser (civil war novel), Judith Geary (YA adventure), Nora Percival (memoir & romance) and Nancy Kaiser (inspirational memoir) at the Valle Crucis Elementary School, in Valle Crucis, NC, July 31 & August 1 from 10 to 5. Find out about novels set right here in the High Country. Author signed books make great gifts.
Genesis HootNanny Fundraiser - WHO: Genesis Wildlife Sanctuary, WHAT: Summer Hoot'Nanny! - A day of fun for kids and family to benefit Genesis Wildlife Sanctuary, WHEN: Saturday, July 31 2010, 12noon-5pm, WHERE: Buckeye Recreation Center - Beech Mountain, North Carolina. Calling all kids! It's a Summer Hoot'Nanny! Come out and have some fun on Saturday, July 31st 2010 from 12noon-5pm at the Buckeye Recreation Center! Enjoy a day of wildlife fun and adventure for kids of all ages. Best of all, the festival benefits Genesis Wildlife Sanctuary! Genesis is a non-profit 501(c)(3) wildlife rehabilitation hospital and education center on Beech Mountain. The Hoot'Nanny will include: Live music from the Corklickers, A wildlife gameshow for kids ages 6-15, a petting zoo, birdhouse building tent, wildlife demonstrations, facepainting, door prizes, raffle, yummy food & fun! In case of rain we will move the festivities inside the gymnasium so come rain or shine. Tickets are $5.00 for kids and $10.00 for adults.
Vintage car show and uphill climb, Jul 31 - Aug 1 - Whether a car enthusiast or a family looking for unique events in the mountains, hundreds of guests will flock to The Lodges at Eagles Nest from July 31 through August 1 for the Rock-n-Road Hill Climb event. A four-year tradition, it combines a vintage car show and uphill race with food and entertainment in Banner Elk, North Carolina, atop the Blue Ridge Mountains at 5,000 feet. Festivities begin on Friday (July 30) with a car show in the Village of Banner Elk, where guests will gaze in amazement at the surrounding hills peppered with multi-color vintage and muscle cars shipped to the location from around the country. Saturday and Sunday (July 31-1), the races begin at Eagles Nest! Guests can enjoy local food while experiencing the adrenaline of the uphill race, which is designed to test the driver's skill as well as the torque of the engine. Partially benefiting the Genesis Wildlife Sanctuary at Eagles Nest, tickets are $25 for adults and $15 for children under 10, which include admission for all activities and a BBQ lunch. For details on registering your own car for the show or race, please contact rsvp@eaglesnestbe.com or call 828.898.2422.
Circle of Courage You're invited! The children of Grandfather Home in Banner Elk would like to invite you to the Circle of Courage lunch and tour on Friday, August 6 from noon until 1:30. This event is for anyone that would like to learn more about the children and families that Grandfather Home serves. The program is FREE, but we need to order lunch! Please RSVP by Wednesday, August 4. For more information or to RSVP, call Pangshua Khang at 828-898-5465 or e-mail her at p.khang@grandfatherhome.org or visit: http://www.grandfatherhome.org/circle_of_courage.html
Farm City Banquet - Sunday, August 15 Celebrating agriculture and the Blue Ridge Parkway's 75th Anniversary The Watauga County Cooperative Extension, in collaboration with the Boone Area Chamber of Commerce, the Town of Boone, Watauga County, and Appalachian State University, is excited to present Watauga County's 55th annual Farm City Celebration. The event will take place at the Blair Farm on Deerfield Road across from the Boone golf course. After family fun at the farm, join us for the awards ceremony and then a barbeque dinner catered by Bandanas. The meal will feature local produce. Meal tickets are available at the Cooperative Extension office on West King Street. Meal tickets are $12.00 for adults and $6.00 for youth. Need More Information? Watauga County Cooperative Extension 971 West King Street • Boone, NC 28607 (828) 264-3061 • http://watauga.ces.ncsu.edu
ATTENTION ARTISTS! The Watauga County Arts Council is now accepting applications for month-long exhibits in the Mazie Jones and Open Door Galleries in the Jones House Community Center during 2011-2012. Applications are available online at www.watauga-arts.org. A variety of media will be considered as well as individual, shared or group exhibitions. For more information call (828) 264-1789 or email us at wcac@watauga-arts.org.
HOME BASED BUSINESS/DIRECT SALES EXPO IN BLOWING ROCK on Saturday July 31, 2010. Are you looking for a new job that you can have flexibility with? Need a reason to have girls night out, and host a party? Or do you love to shop? If you said yes to any or all of the above, this event is for you!!! Local Direct Sales/Home Based Business consultants will be at this event to share they companies and products with the public!! We will also be giving away GREAT door prizes, products from each of the companies that will be on hand that day! Stampin' Up!, Premiere Jewelry, Mary Kay and MANY more great companies will be here to talk to you and show you the wonderful products each companies sells. Held at the Blowing Rock Library Community Room and FREE and OPEN to the public. 10:00am-4:00pm, Saturday July 31, 2010. Email (stamparella@charter.net) or Call/Text Lynne at 828-719-9467 for more Details or to rent a space at the event............
First Friday Happenings Aug. 6 @ 5pm. The Dancing Moon will feature art from Sun Burst Gallery. Terrells' Art covers many mediums and ranges from Conservative to Funky and Wild. Drop by during Downtown Boone Artcrawl, check out his unique style and be turned-on by his use of color & form.
Bluegrass Series - The series will be held at Son's Light Coffee House at 174 Boone Heights Drive (beside Los Arcoiris Mexican Restaurant). The series will continue on the second Friday of each month through November and will end in December with a pot luck Christmas party at a locatiion that is yet to be determined. Featured groups in the following months are The Moore Brothers (July), Kevin Carter and Full Assurance (August), Son Road and Friends (September), Boone Trail (October) and Carolina Crossing (November). Son Road will open up each night. The performances will last from 6:30 to 8:15 and a jam session will follow until 9:30. Attendees are invited to bring their instruments to participate in the jam. There is no charge but donations will be accepted for Son's Light Ministries to begin a music education program for area youth. Everyone who attends will also be allowed to register once at each event for door prizes, including a $250.00 gift card, to be given away at the Christmas Party. The door prizes will be provided by our sponsors. Our first event is being sponsored by Sheppard Family Homes.
New River State Park Poetry Contest - Write your own poem about The New River and possibly win a prize! All ages of poets are welcome. Use any style to create your poem then drop it off at New River or Mt. Jefferson state parks. You can also email your poem to Tom.randolph@ncdenr.gov Remember to put your name and contact information on your poem. All poems must be in by. August 20th 5:00pm.
New River Volunteer Fire Department will be having their annual Skeet Shoot Fundraiser on July 31st @ the wildlife club. Starting at 8:30. Lunch will be served. For more info please contact any New River Member or you may call 982-9452 or 977-0243. Best overall &1st, 2nd, & 3rd place prizes will be given.
Call for Vendors: Blue Ridge Heritage Days in Blowing Rock is currently seeking craft vendors for a Main Street Festival, Saturday, September 18, 2010. We are particularly interested in crafts and other products, including whole foods, which reflect the history and heritage of the Blue Ridge Mountains or which are produced locally. This festival is being developed in celebration of the Blue Ridge Parkway's 75th Anniversary. Space is limited and vendors must apply and submit photos and detailed description of their product or art. For more information, please call the Blowing Rock Chamber at 828-295-7851. You can find more information and the application on-line at http://www.blowingrock.com/Heritagevendor.htm.
Explore your creative side at Florence Art School, just off the Blue Ridge Parkway in Glendale Springs. The school offers 1 to 5 day workshops in the fine arts and heritage crafts, from watercolor to rug hooking. For a complete list of workshops visit www.florenceartschool.org or contact the office: 336.982.2499.
Special Financial-Need Low-Cost Spay/Neuter Prices until Grant Money Runs Out The Watauga Humane Society has a fabulous limited-time offer for Watauga County residents in financial need: $38 to fix your male AND female dogs , $33 to fix female cats, and $18 for male cats. If you are not in financial need or do not live in Watauga County, prices are $60 for dogs, $50 for female cats, and $35 for male cats. Kittens and puppies as young as 5 months old can have litters of their own. A female cat can have as many as three litters a year. There aren't enough homes for all the kittens and puppies that will be born this summer. If you don't want that "oops" litter, fix your female dogs and cats NOW - before they become pregnant. Fix male animals, too. Fixed dogs and cats are healthier, better behaved, and live longer. They are less likely to fight, bite, spray or stray. Don't you want these benefits for you and your pets? Call the Humane Society for details and to make an appointment -- 828/264-7865, Tuesday - Friday 12:30 - 6, Saturday and Sunday 12:30 - 5, closed Monday.www.wataugahumanesociety.org
Fifth Annual Spruce Pine Pow Wow September 10-12, 2010. Lots of demonstrations going on all day, like dancing, drumming, singing, flint knapping, tee pees, story tellers and flute and contemporary music. The public is invited to participate in all activities. Hours: 9 to 9 Friday and Saturday and 9 to 5 Sunday. Admission: $5 adults, $2 kids. Kids FREE on Friday with the schools. Location: South of Spruce Pine at 12513 Hwy. 226 South behind Music, Jewelry and Loan. Contact: Mabel Benjamin 813-765-3073 to volunteer or donate to the Blue Ridge Intertribal Pow Wow Association.
FREE HEALTH SCREENINGS FOR OLDER ADULTS IN WATAUGA COUNTY The Watauga County Project on Aging and Watauga Medical Center will be offering free health screening clinics to residents of Watauga County aged sixty and older. The clinics will be held at the Lois E. Harrill Senior Center in Boone on Thursday, September 9. Screenings will also be held at the Western Watauga Community Center on Thursday, August 19 and Thursday, October 21. Persons aged 60-64 with no insurance are encouraged to participate in a screening and will be given priority if necessary. The screening will consist of a comprehensive metabolic panel, hemoglobin, hematocrit, lipid profile, urine analysis, medical history, teaching breast self-examinations and symptoms of prostate 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 (July-June). Call 265-8090 to make an appointment or for further information. You must have an appointment for the clinic.
Second Annual Xtreme Roan Adventures! Kids Naturalists Rally! Roan Mountain State Park, Roan Mountain, TN July 31, 2010. There is an exciting lineup of nature activities for kids of all ages. This one day event will offer a variety of outdoor activities including nature walks (animal tracking, stream ecology, beginners birding, salamander bioblitz, etc.), an Appalachian Trail hike, fossils, games and crafts. Registration deadline is July 24. Please mail registration along with payment of $2.00 per participant to: Xtreme Roan Adventures, P.O. Box 276, Piney Flats, TN 37686. Complete schedule and registration form can be found at http://xtremeroanadventures.org/doug-elliott/. For more information contact Larry McDaniel at Larry@PorchLightInsects.com or (423)773-9234, Ken Turner at Ken@MountainTips.com or (423)538-3419, or visit www.friendsofroanmtn.org. This event is sponsored by Friends of Roan Mountain.
Fourth Annual Ft. Hamby Pow Wow September 17-19, 2010 at the Ft. Hamby State Park north of Wilkesboro is cosponsored by the W. Kerr Scott Dam and Reservoir. Educational demonstrations all day in addition to regular pow wow activities like dancing, drumming, singing, storytelling, flint knapping, tee pees, and handmade craft vendors. Park opens at 8, Pow Wow open 9 to 9 on Friday and Saturday and 9 to 5 on Sunday. Park admission is $1 per person or $4 per car. The Pow Wow is $5 adults and $2 children. Friday is Kids Day and children are FREE with the schools. Park information: 336-921-3390. Pow Wow info: 813-765-3073.
Apple Hill Farm Saturday Tours Apple Hill Farm is open for the summer tour season. Every Saturday afternoon at 2pm you can join a 1.5 hour walking tour of the farm which stops at 3 different animal barns. Meet alpacas, llamas, horses, donkeys, goats and chickens. The tour is fun and educational for people of all ages. .Apple Hill Farm, located off of 194 between Valle Crucis and Banner Elk, is open for Saturday tours at 2 pm from Mid May - Mid October. The charge for the tours is $10 for adults and $5 for children. (Reservations are suggested.) Comfortable walking shoes are recommended. Private guided tours and group events are available by appointment year round. For more information or for directions, go to www.applehillfarmnc.com or call 828-963-1662.
Banner Elk Chamber's Monthly Afterhours - Always held the 2nd Wednesday of the month. Summer Concerts in the Park - We will have 11 this year, ending on Thursday, August 26th.
NEW FOOD ASSISTANCE WEBSITE: The North Carolina Association of Feeding America Food Banks recently launched a user-friendly, bilingual website, www.fns4nc.org.
Summer Youth Camp Chosen by National Geographic as one of the "100 most enriching destinations in North America", and we're in your own "back yard"! Watauga County is home of Turtle Island Preserve, a 1000 acre nature preserve and unique discovery center. · Young Girls Camp (ages 8 -11) August 1 - August 7, · Family Camp (all ages) August 15 -21. For more details : www.turtleislandpreserve.comor call (828) 265-2267.
Rain Barrel Sale The Town of Boone and Watauga Cooperative Extension and Watauga County Soil and Water are partnering to offer the community a high quality rain barrel at a discounted price. For more information and to order go to the following website: http://www.rainbarrelprogram.org/watauga-county Call the town of Boone at 268-6250, or Watauga County at 264-3061.
Bird Watching Tours at Shady Grove Gardens Celebrate the return of spring. View Neotropical songbirds, raptors & game birds. The farm is one site on the Mountain section of the NC Birding Trail. Open meadows, early succession forest, numerous streams & mountain bogs provide excellent habitat for feathered friends. With luck, birders may be able to see the Golden Winged Warbler, a species of special concern. Guided and unguided tours are available. Sunday and Mondays throughout May. Guided tours start at 6AM & will last about 2 hours. Birders can stay as long as they want. Shady Grove Gardens -828-297-4098.
Summer Camp at Spruce Pine Montessori School-SPMS is offering 5 WONDERFUL weeks of summer camps for children ages 3-12. Camps include Arts from Latin America, Print and Book Making, Dinosaurs, a Visit to Japan, and more! Both full and half day camps are available. Please visit www.sprucepinemontessori.org for a complete camp listing and registration form. Call SPMS for more information: 828-765-7779.
Registration is now open for the 2nd Annual Miss High Country Pageant! The pageant will be held Saturday, September 25th 2010. For more information: visit: www.misshighcountry.com or call: 828.773.0017.
Trinity Baptist Church, Deep Gap, is collecting donations for on-going Haiti relief. Trinity is serving as a collection point for Touch The World Ministries which will coordinate relief distribution in Haiti. Collection times are Wednesday from 4:00-8:00 and Sunday mornings. Trinity is located at 7186 Old NC Hwy 421 S. in Deep Gap. For more information or to schedule a drop-off please call 828-262-5751.
Visitors are welcome to join the Mountain Mixers for Western Square Dancing. All dances are held at the Recreation Hall, Land Harbor Parkway off 181/221 in Linville, NC. There will be round dancing between tips on Sunday afternoon. Sunday dances feature national and international callers. Friday dances feature regional callers. www.mountainmixers.com.
Yoga in Banner Elk! A gentle yoga class on Monday morning from 10:30-11:30 at Banner Elk Presbyterian Church. The class is taught by certified yoga instructor Emily Witherspoon and is suitable for beginners. It is an ongoing, drop-in class. Cost is $8-questions please call 828-260-3087
YMCA OF AVERY COUNTY OFFERING PRIVATE SWIM LESSONS - The air is getting chilly but the pool is nice and warm! The YMCA of Avery County is now taking registration for Private Swim Lessons. Just because it's cold out doesn't mean kids shouldn't be learning to swim. For more information, contact the YMCA at 828-737-5500. WINERY TOURS & TASTINGS Banner Elk Winery open for Tours and Tastings Wednesday thru Sunday, noon until five. From light in Banner Elk, north (right) on Hwy. 194 1 1/2 mile. Left on Gualtney Rd. Travel 1/4 mile. 828.898.9090 or 828.260.1790 www. bannerelkwinery.com
CAROLINAS' NATURE PHOTOGRAPHERS ASSOCIATION The Carolinas' Nature Photographers Association [CNPA] is a photography club divided into 10 regions that cover North and South Carolina. The Foothills Region includes Avery, Watauga, Ashe, Wilkes, Caldwell, Burke, and Catawba counties. We had monthly photo outings and educational meetings. CNPA is the countries largest photography club promoting nature photography and conservation of nature. We are a total volunteer organization of over 850 members.
Join our local food community! The High Country Community-Supported Agriculture Project is a collaborative effort of organic farms in Watauga, Ashe, and Avery to bring locally-grown food to local people. Our season will run from June through October but the sign-up period will end soon. Our growers come from the New River Organic Growers; Coop and the ASU Sustainable Development Farm. See the farms, see the process, and eat the results! For more information, contact Franya Hutchins at highcountrycsa@gmail.com or 828-963-4656.
Calling All Musicians! 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.
DONATE/BUY BOOKS: Friends of the Watauga County Library are asking for your help. We are in need of used books which are accepted year round and sold at the library year round. Please bring all books to the Watauga County Library. Stop and take a look at our hardbacks (most are $1) and paperbacks (50 cents). Clean out those home book cases and closets. Remember your donations are tax deductible. WE THANK YOU.
MEDICATION MANAGEMENT SUPPLIES AVAILABLE AT PROJECT ON AGING The Watauga County Project on Aging has medication management supplies available free of charge while supplies last to Watauga County residents aged sixty and older. These items include: medication travel kits; mini measuring cups; an assortment of pill boxes including boxes with talking reminders and timers; pill crushers; pill splitters; foil pack pill openers; and syringe organizers. For more information, please call the Project on Aging at 265-8090.
DOWNTOWN BOONE ART CRAWL Art lovers of all ages are invited to visit our art gallerys, restaurants and boutiques the 1st Friday of each month. Art in all media and price ranges is available for sale.
Watauga Humane Society Hosts SUNDAY Adoptions in Boone Each Sunday, from 12:30 - 4 p.m. at the front entrance of the Boone Mall (Old Navy), the Watauga Humane Society will have animals available for adoption from the Humane Society Animal Shelter. Learn more by calling the Watauga Humane Society at 264-7865. www.wataugahumanesociety.org. Ask about the Dog Park...open from sunrise to sunset, with day passes for $3.
Dog Adoption at Rescue Ranch Adopt a spayed or neutered and vaccinated dog from Rescue Ranch in Mountain City, TN just up Hwy 421, about 40 minutes from downtown Boone. Every dog deserves a good home. To adopt a dog, first visit our website at www.ranch.petfinder.com to learn all about us, see the available dogs then, contact us via email gbelfi@live.com or call 423-727-8900 to schedule an adoption appointment.Banner Elk Winery Banner Elk Winery open for Tours and Tastings Wednesday through Sunday, noon until 6 p.m. From the light in Banner Elk, go north (right) on Hwy. 194 1 1/2 miles, then take a left on Gualtney Road and travel 1/4 mile. 828.898.9090 or 828.260.1790 www.bannerelkwinery.com.
CLASSES
Create your own class! - Want to make socks? Felt? Work in Color? Get a group of three people and A Likely Yarn will get the teacher. Call for details. Check for classes at www.alikelyyarn.com. Please call the shop to register or for more information 276-628-2143. Pre-paid registration is recommended.
AARP Driver Safety Class Offered for Older Adults In partnership with the Lois E. Harrill Senior Center in Boone, AARP will offer the nation's first and largest driver safety classroom refresher course geared especially to older adults' driver safety needs on Wednesday, August 18 from 8:30 am -1 pm. Classes will be held at the Watauga County Law Enforcement Center located at 184 Hodges Gap Rd., Boone, NC. The instructor will be Kathy Powell. The cost of the program is $12 per person for AARP members ($14 for non-members) and will offer information on how to compensate for changes in vision, hearing, and reaction time; what to do if confronted by an aggressive driver; when to use a car phone; how medications may affect driving; and much more valuable information. Call the Lois E. Harrill Senior Center at 265-8090 for more information, or to reserve a seat.
Mountain Greenery Field Day - Thursday, July 29 - The North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service- Watauga Center, in conjunction with the Watauga County Christmas Tree Association will be holding the 31st annual Mountain Greenery Field Day at Dark Mountain Choose and Cut in the Deep Gap area. This event provides area tree growers with up-to-date information on pest control, alternative crops production and related industry topics. The event will begin at 1:00PM with visitation with exhibitors, and educational sessions will follow from 1:30 - 4:30 PM. Speakers include Dr. Jill Sidebottom, Craig Adkins, and Richard Boylan from NC Cooperative Extension along with Susan Lane from the Farmworker Health Program and Jennifer Greene from the NC Christmas Tree Association. One half-hour of pesticide credit including the subcategories X, G, L, N, and O will be available to participants. For registering and getting directions to this event, please contact the Watauga Cooperative Extension Service at 828-264-3061 or by email meghan_baker@ncsu.edu.
Eastern Apiculture Society coming to Boone - August 2-6- Beekeepers and bee enthusiasts across the region are gearing up for a world-class event to be held in August right here in Boone, the Eastern Apiculture Society's (EAS) annual conference. The EAS of North America "is an international non-profit educational organization founded in 1955 for the promotion of bee culture, beekeeper education, and excellence in bee research." The 2010 will be held on the campus of Appalachian State University from August 2 -6. The conference includes a three-day beekeeper shortcourse with both beginner and advanced tracks and specialized microscopy demonstrations to aid beekeepers in identifying bee diseases. The main conference begins on Wednesday, August 4th and includes a variety of workshops and field exercises. Of particular importance are research updates and new developments with bee colony decline across the nation and abroad. Speakers include nationally and internationally renowned leaders in apiculture presenting attendees with a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for learning from some of the world's most experienced beekeepers. More information on the workshop schedule, registration, and the week's events can be found at the Eastern Apiculture Society's website: http://www.easternapiculture.org/programs/2010
FREE COURSE for those Interested in earning money as a part-time Weight Management Coach Qualified coaches are needed for the expansion of a community weight management course.. Initial qualification requires participation in 4 weekly training classes. [There is no charge for the training.] Good communications skills and a passion for wellness a must!. Personal experience with weight challenges a plus. Qualified Coaches are compensated per client in their classes. For interview and class registration details call Bonnie Church CNC at 828/963-6023.
The Michael R. Patricelli Craft Enrichment Program at ASU is now enrolling for the summer classes. These workshops provide an opportunity for students and community members to have a hands-on experience with many forms of creative expression through learning crafts. Please register on line at www.craftenrichment.com , where you will find complete class descriptions. If you need additional information, call Director Eric Reichard at (828) 262-6360.
The Dancing Moon Earthway Bookstore FREE Talks every Tuesday 6-7PM at The Dancing Moon Earthway Bookstore. FREE Guided Meditation every Wednesday 6:15pm at The Dancing Moon Earthway Bookstore. Heart Based meditation every 1st & 3rd Thursday 6:30-7:30pm at The Dancing Moon Earthway Bookstore. Simple Meditation for peace, health & spirituality. Donations accepted. When in Boone...drop by "The Moon" and pick up a copy of our newsletter of other free happenings. 553 W. King St. Boone 264-7242, info@thedancingmoon.com
Western Watauga Community Center Adult Programs 1081 Old US Hwy 421 Sugar Grove, NC 28679 828-297-5195, Toni Wait 8am-4pm. Ongoing Creativity Classes. Open enrollment all year, unless class is full. Priority is given to those age 60+. Call 828-297-5195 for more information. Lunch is served 11:30am-12pm Mon -Fri Old Fashioned Rug Hooking- Mondays: 10am-1pm, Decorative beading and jewelry making Tuesdays: 9:30am-12pm, Wood Carving Tuesdays: 8:30am-11:30am, Knitting- Wednesdays: 9am-12pm, Hand Built Pottery- Wednesdays 10am-1pm, Art and drawing- Thursdays: 10am-1pm, Weaving- Fridays 9am-12pm, Hand Spinning First Thursday evenings 6:30pm-8:30pm , Fiber Guild Third Thursday evenings 6:30pm-8:30pm
SPRING SWIM LESSON REGISTRATION The Watauga County Swim Complex is accepting registration for the following classes: PARENT/CHILD(6mos - 3yrs), YOUTH(3yrs & up), ADULT BEGINNER, & ADULT INTERMEDIATE(stroke clinic). For more information call 264-0270 or go online at http://www.wataugacounty.org/parks/aquatics/index.shtml.
The Watauga Public Library now offers group computer classes. The first topic is tentatively set at basic computer skills and internet use overview. To suggest topics, ask questions or r.s.v.p. please contact Sarah Rhodes at the Reference Desk at (828) 264-8784, or e-mail srhodes@arlibrary.org.
Free classes to those age 60+ Opportunities for exhibiting and marketing. Art: drawing and painting Thursdays 9am-1pm. Sewing and useful crafts: Tuesdays 10am-1pm Lap Quilting: Thursdays 10am-1pm Old fashioned Rug Hooking & wall hangings: Mondays 10am-1pm Weaving and fiber arts- Fridays 10am-1pm. Some supplies are needed. Call for information 297-5195 8am-4pm.
Martial arts for students and families taught by baptist minister every Thursday @ Family Central. Class time is 6:30-7:15. Classes are offered on a donation basis. For more info or to register, email register4kicks@yahoo.com or call 246-2334 and leave a message.
Free One-on-One computer classes for beginners are offered at the Watauga County Library every Tuesday through Friday at 10:00 am and 12:30 pm. Areas covered included Windows Vista, Internet Explorer, E-mail and basic Microsoft Word. For more information or to schedule an appointment, please contact the Reference Desk at 264-8784.
FREE Community Spanish Classes. The Watauga High School Spanish Club is offering free Spanish classes to the community! The classes will provide basic conversational skills and incorporate Spanish culture/history. Donations will be accepted and refreshments will be served. For more information on the class time and location please email whsclubdeespanol@gmail.com or call(828) 773-6052
OUTDOORS
Watauga Leisure Biking Club has scheduled rides on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Please check website for details. www.wataugaleisurebiking.com
BEECH MOUNTAIN AND LEES-MCRAE COLLEGE BRING YOU THE 2010 DOWNHILL AND DUAL SLALOM NORTH CAROLINA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES Beech Mountain Resort has teamed up with Lees-McRae College's Cycling program, to offer three downhill mountain bike and slalom racing events in 2010. Three race weekends are set for the summer: August 7 and 8, and September 11 and 12. Race entry fees will include all classes. Amateur and professional categories will be offered. The Saturday downhill race will take place at Beech Mountain Resort and the Sunday slalom race will take place at Lees-McRae College. Downhill registration will open at 8:00 a.m. with practice opening at 8:30 a.m. Registration will close at 1:00 p.m. along with practice closing at 1:30. A mandatory riders meeting will take place at 1:45 p.m. The first racer will go off at 2:00 p.m. Awards will follow 15 minutes after all of the final results are posted. Dual Slalom registration will open at 8:00 a.m. with practice starting at 8:30 a.m. Registration closes at 11:00 and practice closes at 12:00. Qualifying will begin at 12:30 will the race brackets starting at 1:00 To find out more information about the 2010 series contact Steve Solt via email at beechmtndh@live.com.
DOG DAYS OF SUMMER AT WATAUGA HUMANE SOCIETY DOG PARK It's summertime, and your doggie requires extra playtime and socialization. Why not try out the Watauga Humane Society Dog Park? Hours of operation at the dog parks are from 7:00 a.m. until sunset year-round. For further information, please phone 828/264-7865.
Trail Work Day - Ever wondered what it takes to build a hiking trail? Elk Knob State Park has trail workdays every Saturday beginning at 9am and lasting until 3pm we welcome the public to come and work with our park staff to complete the park's summit trail. No experience is needed. This beautiful trail is approximately 1.5 miles finished with about a half mile left to go bringing its completed distance to 2 miles long, and ending at the summit of Elk Knob with a view that is spectacular. If you would like to work on the trail please meet at the trail head by 9am Saturday mornings and bring with you plenty of water and a lunch or snacks. You MUST wear covered-toed shoes (no sandals or flip flops will be allowed when working on the trail), and we ask you also bring work gloves (leather preferred). Because the weather at Elk Knob can change very quickly from warm to cold or dry to rainy you may also want to bring a jacket or clothing to prepare for different weather conditions. We do not work in hard rains or severe weather conditions. If you have any further questions or have a group you would like to have come and work on the trail during a week day or a specific weekend please call the park office 828-297-7261. Starts at: 9am Every Saturday Morning Meet at: Trail Head Parking Lot.
VOLUNTEERS
Western Watauga Community Center /Project on Aging Volunteer Programs 1081 Old hwy 421 Sugar Grove NC 28679, 828 297-5195. PSA Volunteer position. Are you Retired and need something rewarding to do by helping others in the community? Volunteer Drivers Urgently Needed: Elderly Home Delivered Meals Program( Meals on Wheels) one day per week in the Sugar Grove / Cove Creek areas.Total Time out of your day: Approx. 2 hours. Also needed: Substitute drivers to drive occasionally on other days. Mileage Stipend 50 cents per mile paid to drivers monthly. Please contact: Toni Wait 828-297-5195 Or inquire at the Western Watauga Community Center for details.
Medical providers, health educators, and community members with diverse skills are sought to assist in expanding services at Boone's Community Care Clinic (www.ccclinic.org), which provides health care to low-income persons community members who lack health insurance. The clinic's telephone number is 828-265-8591.
Volunteers are needed to participate in a research study of the effects of a music therapy support group on mood and stress of adults who have experienced a heart attack, and/or been diagnosed with coronary heart disease, and/ or had a heart procedure or surgery. The group will listen to music and make music together for stress/relaxation purposes. Volunteers must be 40 - 95 years old. No musical training is required. For more information, please contact Christine Leist, MM, MT-BC (Music Therapist-Board Certified) at pollardcl@appstate.edu or (828) 262-6663 . If no answer, please leave a message
Volunteer opportunities with Avery County Habitat for Humanity. Would you like to help a family realize the dream of home ownership? If so, we need people like you at our affiliate. We have opportunities available at our construction site on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, in our office, working at our ReStore, as well as serving as mentors to families. If you are interested please call Josh Stow, Volunteer Coordinator at 828-733-1909 or email at stowj@averycohfh.org.
The Hunger & Health Coalition needs volunteers to unload the weekly food truck. The food arrives around 11am on Monday mornings. Anyone interested should call 262-1628 or send an email to info@hungerandhealthcoalition.com.
High Country Hospice Needs Volunteers High Country Hospice is always in need of volunteers to help with patient care, bereavement and office support, and with fundraising events. Find out more about volunteering with hospice on our website www.highcountryhospice.org or call 828-265-3926.
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