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BRWIA announces the second in a year-long series of potlucks and presentations relating to local food issues. The event will be held on June 10 from 6-7:30pm at the Watauga County Agricultural Conference Center. Bring a dish to share, your own beverage, and join BRWIA in hearing from a panel of local producers of meat products including beef, pork, and poultry. The farmers will describe how they raise their animals and will discuss the barriers involved in raising animals on a small scale. There will also be a general discussion about the advantages of purchasing locally produced meats. Go to www.brwia.org for more information about this organization.
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Art in the Park in Blowing Rock, North Carolina begins its 46th year, on May 17th! This award-winning series features the works of juried artisans from all over the Eastern U.S. in metal, fiber, watercolor and oil painting, wood, photography, basketry, jewelry, clay, glass and more. The Chamber of Commerce provides free shuttles throughout the day. Just park your car at Tanger Outlet Center or the Food Lion Grocery on Highway 321 bypass, and hop on the shuttle which will bring you right into downtown Blowing Rock. The show is located at the American Legion Grounds just behind Memorial Park and admission is FREE. Show hours are 10 am til 5 pm. Dates for this year’s shows are: May 17, June 14, July 19, August 16, September 13 & October 4.
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ELECTRONICS RECYCLING DAY When: KICKOFF Friday, May 30 9:00 a.m.—2:00 p.m. Where: Watauga County Landfill 336 Landfill Road What: All ELECTRONICS – computers, monitors, printers, computer accessories, laptops, televisions, VCR/DVD players, phones, fax machines, etc. For more information, call 265-4852.
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FREE DISPOSAL OF RESIDENTIAL DEBRIS When: Mon. May 26 – Sat. May 31 Mon.–Fri. 8:00 a.m.— 4:00 p.m. Sat. 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Where: Watauga County Landfill 336 Landfill Road What: appliances, tires, furniture, metal, asphalt (no asphalt shingles), brick, cement, rock, brush (no stumps) Call 265-4852 for more information.
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HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE DAY When: Saturday, May 31 9:00 a.m.—2:00 p.m. Where: Watauga County Landfill 336 Landfill Road What: paint, household batteries, NiCad batteries, lead-acid batteries (car type), antifreeze, ethylene, gasoline, lighter fluid, solid and liquid pesticides, oxidizers, used oils, household cleaners, etc. Call 265-4852 for more information.
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The Smoky Mountain Center Northern Region’s Consumer and Family Advisory Committee will meet on Tuesday, May 27th, at 6:00 p.m. in the Northern Region Smoky Mountain Center’s offices in Building 400 of Oak Summit Office Park, 895 State Farm Rd, Boone, North Carolina 28607. The public is invited to attend.
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The program is interactive and will last for approximately 90 minutes. There will be time for questions. One out of four families has a member with a diagnosis of mental illness. This presentation is an opportunity for family members to learn more about what this is like for their loved ones and what they can to to support them.
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High Country Academy (HCA) will help children ages 10-17 who are unable to attend public school because of behavioral problems. The program will teach appropriate behaviors, provide counseling, require parental involvement, and offer basic academics. RCCFS began this effort in February 2007 and just over a year later the facility is preparing to open the doors for children with identified treatment needs such as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), anger issues, depression, problems with substance abuse, and various others. HCA will serve approximately 24-48 children year round from Ashe, Watauga, and Wilkes Counties. The program has a maximum of 12 children per classroom and a four to one child to staff ratio. HCA is a collaborative effort between RCCFS, the Greater Fleetwood Preservation Organization (GFPO), and the Ashe, Watauga, and Wilkes County School Systems. For more information about the Grand Opening, please contact Koren Huskins at khuskins@rccfs.com/(336) 667-3333 or John Matthews at (336) 262-4435.
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The Women Build program trains women to make a difference by building homes and communities. More than 1,200 homes have been built by women crews around the world since the program began in 1998. Each year hundreds more homes are added as affiliates, donors and sponsors discover the impact of women volunteers and their resources. Women Build has a variety of ways for you to get involved--all of it hands-on and designed to help you learn and work! No experience is necessary! For more information, contact the Avery County Habitat for Humanity at 828-733-1909.
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Every Saturday 9am-2pm. Meet in the trailhead parking lot at 9am. Bring work gloves and Cover toed shoes (no sandals or flip flops will be allowed when working on the trail). Please be sure to bring any water and or snacks you will need while working.
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This event is to help educate the community of available services; to identify and address needed unavailable services; as well as to develop a networking system for citizens and agencies. This year the coalition will be distributing information on a program to protect and locate missing persons due to wandering as a result of Alzheimer's,Autism and other developmental disorders. At noon Mayor Loretta Clawson will present the "Celebration of living awards" to 5 outstanding members of our community. There will be approx. 30 agencies in attendance. For more info contact Project on Aging at 265-8090.
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From Fields to Forests Saturday May 3rd 1:00 p.m. 221 Visitors Center Join a Ranger at the 221 Access Visitor Center for a 1.5 mile hike to discuss forest succession and signs of early settlers in this area. Bring water and wear sturdy shoes (983) Wildflower Hike Sunday May 4 2:00 p.m. Wagoner Access Join a park ranger for a hike to see and learn about the flowers of Spring. Hike is about 1-mile and will last approximately 45 minutes. Meet at the Ranger Office at the Wagoner Road Access at 2:00 pm for this informative hike. (812) Aquatic Sampling Saturday May 10, 2008 2:00 pm Wagoner Access Join a park ranger at the Wagoner Access office at 2:00 PM to sample the underwater life of the New River. Come prepared to get in a shallow portion of the river. Footwear should be appropriate to wear in the water. Sunscreen plus a hat is a good idea. Program will last approximately 1 hour. (982) Nonnative, Invasive Plants Saturday May 17th 1:00 pm 221 Visitors Center Nonnative, invasive plants may invade native landscapes and ecological habitats, causing harm to native plant and animal species. Learn to identify these plants and find out some control methods used to limit their spread. 1 hour slide presentation. (812) Ecological Footprints Saturday May 31, 2008 1:00 p.m. 221 Visitors Center Join a park ranger to explore the effect you have on Planet Earth. We will discuss what an individual consumes and discards in an average lifetime and what this means for the world's population. Discussion will include ways to reduce you individual impact on the Earth. Meet at 1:00 PM at the New River Visitor Center. Program will last approximately 45 minutes. (982) All programs are open to the public and free of charge. Please contact the park office for further information or directions to the park. 336-982-2587
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Charles A. Cannon, Jr. Memorial Hospital and Tanner Factory Store are joining forces to kick off our fight against cancer with a luncheon and fashion show at The Eseeola Lodge on Tuesday, June 3, 2008. Proceeds from this luncheon will be contributed to the Avery County Cancer Resource Center, located at Cannon Memorial Hospital. Please join us for lunch and a fashion show.
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HighCountryMommies.com prides themselves on giving back to the community by doing charitable events. Come on over an join us for local playdates, & great conversations. Join Now... www.highcountrymommies.com www.themommiesnetwork.com
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Join CentralFoothillsMommies.com for great conversations and local playdates. www.centralfoothillsmommies.com www.themommiesnetwork.com
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Check out your closets, your basement and/or your attic for items that will make this event a success. Monetary donations are also welcome. Call Francine Barr at 828 262-4645 x 20 or email barrm@newriver.org for pickup of items. And don't forget to mark your calendar and join us for fun event. Musical entertainment and complimentary chair massages provided.
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Saturday, May 31, 2008 Camp Yonahnoka on the property of the Eseeola Lodge For more information, call (828) 737-7572 or (828) 737-7538. For more information about Cannon Memorial Hospital, visit www.apprhs.org.
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All hikes are free. For more information call Peggy or Mike at the Beech Mountain Chamber of Commerce at 387-9283.
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The proceeds from this year's event will go toward the building of a new children's playground at the Buckeye Recreation Center on Beech Mountain. For more information, please call Peggy or Mike at the Beech Mountain Chamber of Commerce at 387-9283.
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At least 5 aid stations. 7 hour time limit. Pottery cup or Nathan Quickdraw for entrants. Patagonia Long Sleeve finishers shirts. Prizes top 3 M &F under 40 and 40+. Post race meal. $50.00 before 9/1/08, $65.00 after. Register at http://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?EVENT_ID=1512090&CHECKSSO=0 For more information: www.ncnr.org/nrt50k.html or contact race director Annette Bednosky: annettebednosky@gmail.com, 336-620-2986
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The Department of Mathematical Sciences will sponsor Math Camp July 7-10 for rising 6th through 12th graders. The camps will meet from 6-9 p.m. and the fee is $120. This is the 11th year that this popular summer enrichment camp has been offered. This camp is designed to actively engage students in mathematics. Students who love math, fear math, hate math, excel at math and/or need help with math, are all welcome and encouraged to attend. In addition, 10 math camp participants will be invited to participate in an Extended Math Camp from 1-5 p.m. during Math Camp week. Math Camp is directed Dr. Anita Kitchens, a professor in the Department of Mathematics and author of the book, “Defeating Math Anxiety.” Register online at www.camps.appstate.edu. For additional information about Math Camp, contact Dr. Anita Kitchens at kitchnsan@appstate.edu or call (828) 264-0181. For additional information about Extended Math Camp, contact Dr. Doug Jones at jonesd@appstate.edu or call (828) 262-2862.
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Three age groups: 8&under: swim 100m, bike 1mi, run 0.5mi 9-12: swim 200m, bike 3mi, run 1mi 13-18: swim 300m, bike 4mi, run 1.5mi Registration fee is $20 before May 10th, and $25 after. Online registration at www.active.com For more info, contact Paula Domermuth at 828-262-3788.
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Camp UREC will run on ASU's campus through the months of June & July!! Come climbing on the climbing wall and swim in the pool while playing crazy games with trained Counselors who are all ASU Students!! The Camp runs Monday - Friday from 8am - 5pm. For more information, please visit our website! www.urec.appstate.edu
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4/5-6 Solar Water & Space Heating Attendees will learn how to best take advantage of a free and renewable fuel source to heat their home and water using proven and reliable technologies. Solar thermal applications are currently the most accessible and economically favorable of solar technologies available in the marketplace. Solar thermal systems are not new, but they are definitely exciting, and current tax credits make them more affordable than ever. Site assessment, system design, maintenance, and operation will all be covered in depth in this question-oriented clinic. 4/19-20 Small Scale Wind Energy 5/2-23 Photovoltaics 6/20-21 Community-Scale Biodiesel Production 7/11-12 Domestic Solar Water Heating 8/27 PV & The National Electrical Code 10/4-5 Micro Hydro 10/18-19 Small Scale Wind Energy
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Artwork submitted into competition must be "senior" or "aging" related. The competition is open to artists of all ages. Awards presented are: $50.00 Third Place 100.00 Second Place 200.00 First Place 300.00 Best Overall Additionally, a $25.00 Honorable Mention will be awarded to one high school student, one youth, one middle aged and one senior artist. For more information, please call Dawn Goodman, Ashe County Volunteer Coordinator at 336-246-2461.
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Call 264-8991 to attend.
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Recycle your Stoneyfield Farms, Dannon and Brown Cow yogurt containers and benefit the Children’s Playhouse. Bring your clean 6oz and 32oz containers to the Boone Earthfare, Lowe’s Foods, Harris Teeter or the Children’s Playhouse in order to participate. For more information contact the Children’s Playhouse at 828-263-0011.
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Adoptions are held from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM weather permitting. Adoptions are also held at the Boone Mall on Wednesdays. Please call 828-297-6688 for more information.
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The hours for adoptions are 10-3. We are located directly in front of the Ashe National Guard Armory on Old Hwy 16 in Jefferson.
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For thirty years and over 225,000 houses, Habitat for Humanity has been at work building homes and lives, including right here in Avery County! We began our local Habitat for Humanity affiliate in 1991 and are currently building our 24th home in Avery County! Join us by volunteering for our construction team, the office staff, or to help in the ReStore in downtown Newland, all according to your schedule! Call us for more information at (828)733-1909
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Help us build homes and change lives in Avery County by donating or volunteering at Habitat for Humanity's ReStore. We will re-cycle, re-finish, and re-purpose your furniture, appliances, and building supplies at the ReStore in downtown Newland. We'll pick up your tax deductible donations free of charge because the proceeds from their sale will make a difference today in our community! Call us at the Restore to schedule a free pick-up or volunteer at (828) 733-2025
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When:Every Friday Night Time:7:00pm-10:00pm Admission:Free Location:2425 Silas Creek Rd.; Lansing, NC. 28643 Info:Dawg or Rita Wood-336-384-2382.
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Free services provided to victim's affected by Domestic Abuse and Sexual Assault. Provide 24 hour crisis line, Local Resources, Support Group Meetings, Court Advocacy, Education, Volunteer Training, KADA Kids programs in every school in county, Emergency Shelter. Free brochures in office. <br> If you need help or just need to talk or get information to unanswered questions call 828-733-3512 Monday-Friday 9:00AM-5:00PM. CALL 828-733-3512 24 Hours a day with trained personnel to answer any questions you may have. All information given will remain confidential. <br> Susie Smith-Director Debbie Case-Client Advocate/Volunteer Coorinator Tiffany English-Shelter Manager
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