Short Term Forecast - Avery (North Carolina)

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The Summit will focus attention on emerging sectors in North Carolina’s economy and show their interconnection and relationship to a larger strategic movement called the Creative Economy. The Creative Economy is upon us and many of us aren’t aware of its economic importance. Often people think of artists when they hear the word "creative," however, the Creative Economy embodies more than art; it includes architects, designers, engineers, farmers, hoteliers, entertainers, storytellers, builders, construction workers and umpteen others who emphasize the aesthetic, intellectual and emotional aspects of their product or service, and their customers place a high value on these contributions. These people, their companies and their ideas are critical to our communities -- and they are becoming more relevant to economic development initiatives throughout North Carolina, especially western North Carolina. Panelists will represent new sectors in viticulture, agriculture and farmland preservation, recreation and natural resources, music and film, construction and design, and financing the Creative Economy. North Carolina School of the Arts Chancellor John Mauceri will be the luncheon keynote speaker. Dr. David McGranahan, senior economist with the U.S. Department of Agriculture Resource and Rural Economics Division, will open the Summit with a national overview. Summit sponsors include Appalachian Regional Development Institute, Appalachian State University, AdvantageWest, BioNetwork BioBusiness Center, Blue Ridge Electric Membership Corp., Future Forward Economic Alliance, the High Country Council of Governments, Skyline Membership Corp., and the Western Piedmont Council of Governments. The Appalachian Regional Development Institute (ARDI) is an applied research and public service program of Appalachian State University. Through ARDI, the University makes its resources, faculty and professional staff available to address economic, business, government, and social issues and problems related to regional development. ARDI focuses University resources on issues of regional development with emphasis on the development opportunities and problems of western North Carolina. Its annual leadership summit is one mechanism to fulfill this mission. For more information about the Summit or ARDI, please go to www.ardisummit.com.
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Ranging from gospel to bluegrass, these popular events bring people from all over to listen to the great talent that the High Country has to offer. For further information please contact Fred or any of his helpful staff at 387-4838.
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Join Earth Fare in support of the American Red Cross when the Blood Mobile makes its way back to our parking lot on Friday, July 25, from 12 p.m. through 4:30 p.m. Interested donors are encouraged to schedule appointments in advance to ensure availability, and can do so at our customer service desk, or over the phone at 828.263.8138. Donation forms and additional information are available at the customer service desk and on-line at www.redcrossblood.org. Walk ins are welcome. Burgers & Hotdogs will be sold for $1.00 each with all procedes going toward the American Red Cross and donors receive them for free.
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Wednesday, July 2 Zionville/Mabel/Silverstone (NW-2 & NW-2/A*) Meet @ 9:00 a.m. at Zionville Baptist Church Rating 2.5 & 1.5* 9.9 miles & 15 miles* Friday, July 4 Boone Parade more details later Saturday, July 5 No ride planned at this time Tuesday, July 8 Valle Crucis/Dutch Creek (VC-8) Meet @ 9:00 a.m at Valle Crucis Community Park Rating 2.5 9.0 miles Thursday, July 10 Bamboo/George Hayes/Friendship Church (BA-3) Meet @ 9:00 a.m. at Samaritan's Purse parking lot Rating 2.5 7.0 miles Saturday, July 12 Bethel/Mountaindale/Beaverdam (NW-3)w/shorter (NW-3A*) option Meet @ 9:00 a.m. at Bethel Community Park (Rush Branch Road) Rating 3.0 &1.0* 14.0 miles & 11 miles* Monday, July 14 Todd/Big Hill/Grassy Island (T-2 & T-2/A*) Meet @ 9:00 a.m. at Green Valley Community Park Rating 2.5 & 1.5* 9 miles & 5.5 miles* Wednesday, July 16 Sugar Grove/Silverstone/Amantha (NW-1 & NW-1/A*) Meet @ 9:00 a.m. at Old Cove Creek Elementary School Rating 2.0 & 1.5* 9.1 miles & 15 miles* Saturday, July 19 Brownwood/Hardin/US 421 (T-3) Meet @ Riverside General Store Rating 3.5 12.3 miles Tuesday, July 22 Watauga River Round Trip (VC-3) Meet @ 9:00 a.m. at Valle Crucis Community Park Rating 1.0 11.0 miles Friday, July 25 South Fork New River Encounters (BA-1 & BA-1/A*) Meet @ 9:00 a.m. at US 421 Food Lion parking log Rating 3.0 & 1.5* 11.0 miles and 9.0 miles* Saturday, July 26 Stony Fork Loop Meet @ 9:00 a.m. at Stony Fork Baptist Church parking lot Rating 3.5 8.9 miles Monday, July 28 Bamboo/George Hayes/Friendship Church (BA-3) Meet @ 9:00 a.m. at Samaritan's Purse parking lot Rating 2.5 7.0 miles Thursday, July 31 Todd/Fleetwood Round Trip (T-1) Meet @ 9:00 a.m. at South Fork Baptist Church Rating 1.0 20.4 miles
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Wednesday, July 2 Zionville/Mabel/Silverstone (NW-2 & NW-2/A*) Meet @ 9:00 a.m. at Zionville Baptist Church Rating 2.5 & 1.5* 9.9 miles & 15 miles* Tuesday, July 8 Valle Crucis/Dutch Creek (VC-8) Meet @ 9:00 a.m. at Valle Crucis Community Park Rating 2.5 9.0 miles Thursday,July 10 Bamboo/George Hayes/Friendship Church (BA-3) Meet @ 9:00 a.m. at Samaritan's Purse Parking lot Rating 2.5 7.0 miles Saturday, July 12 Bethel/Mountaindale/Beaverdam (NW-3 & NW-3A*) Meet at 9:00 a.m. at Bethel Community Park (Rush Branch Road) Rating 3.0 & 1.0* 14.0 miles & 11.0* miles Monday, July 14 Todd/Big Hill/Grassy Island (T-2 & T-2A*) Meet @ 9:00 a.m. at Green Valley Community Park Rating 2.5 & 1.5* 9 miles & 5.5 miles* Wednesday, July 16 Sugar Grove/Silverstone/Amantha (NW-1 & NW-1A*) Meet @ 9:00 a.m. at Old Cove Creek Elementary School Rating 2.0 & 1.5* 9.1 miles & 15 miles* Saturday, July 19 Brownwood/Hardin/US 421 (T-3) Meet @ 9:00 a.m. at Riverside General Store Rating 3.5 12.3 miles Tuesday, July 22 Watauga River Round Trip (VC-3) Meet @ 9:00 a.m. at Valle Crucis Community PArk Rating 1.0 11.0 miles Friday, July 25 South Fork New River Encounters (BA-1 & BA-1/A*) Meet @ 9:00 a.m. at US 421 Food Lion Parking lot Rating 3.0* & 1.5* 11.0 miles & 9.0 miles* Saturday, July 26 Stony Fork Loop Meet @ 9:00 a.m. at Stony Fork Baptist Church parking lot Rating 3.5 8.9 miles Monday, July 28 Bamboo/George Hayes/Friendship Church (BA-3) Meet @ 9:00 a.m. at Samaritan's Purse parking lot Rating 2.5 7.0 miles Thursday, July 31 Todd/Fleetwood Round Trip (T-1) Meet @ 9:00 a.m. at South Fork Baptist Church parking lot Rating 1.0 20.4 miles
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Any questions? Contact Angie @ (828)406-2533.
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