“Potluck Conversations” with Blue Ridge Women in Agriculture (BRWIA)
BRWIA announces the second in a year-long series of potlucks and presentations relating to local food issues.
HIDEBRWIA 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.
HIDE Art in the Park
Blowing Rock annual juried art and craft show featuring 100 exhibitors.
HIDEArt 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.
HIDE Electronics Recycling
Watauga County will begin an electronics recycling program for residents on Fridy, May 30
HIDEELECTRONICS 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.
HIDE Community Pride Week May 26-31
The Watauga County Board of Commissioners have designated May 26 -31, 2008 as “Community Pride Week” with the goal of improving the appearance of Watauga County.
HIDEFREE 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.
HIDE Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day
Watauga County will host a free Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day on Saturday, May 31
HIDEHOUSEHOLD 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.
HIDE Consumer and Family Advisory Committee Meeting
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.
HIDEThe 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.
HIDE Learn abaout Living with Mental Illness Saturday May 17, 2008 at the Watauga Library
As part of Mental Health Awareness Month, the High Country affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness is hosting a presentation at the Watauga Library at 1 pm on Saturday May 17th. Individuals diagnosed with a serious mental illness will be the featured speakers and will discuss the impact that having a mental illness has had on their lives. There will also be a video that will look at various aspects of mental illness including Dark Days, Acceptance, Treatment, Coping Strategies, and Successes, Hopes and Dreams.
HIDEThe 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.
HIDE High Country Academy Opens May 22
Rainbow Center – Children & Family Services (RCCFS) is proud to announce the Grand Opening of High Country Academy (HCA) on May 22. This event will kick-off with a Ribbon Cutting at 4 p.m. and open house afterwards until 6 p.m. HCA is located at 8996 U.S. Hwy 221 in Fleetwood.
HIDEHigh 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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