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August 25, 2018 8:00 am Old Cove Creek School Park 207 Dale Adams Road Sugar Grove, NC 28679 www.cowbelleclassicride.com
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Native plants will be available from local vendors. Bring the family, hike Strawberry Hill Arboretum or visit historic Squire Boone Cabin. Event is free. www.DanielBooneNativeGardens.org
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The SNIPS (Spay/Neuter is a Positive Solution) Committee of the Watauga Humane Society is participating in the Harvest House Spring in Summer Vendor Event. A wide variety of craft items will be available for sale and all proceeds will benefit the low cost spay/neuter programs of the WHS.
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4th Annual Watauga Humane Society Spring Raffle. The grand prizes are a John Hardy Cuff Bracelet and diamond earrings. Additional prizes include gift cards, jewelry, hotel stays and more. Tickets are $10 for 1 or $50 for 6. Tickets are available at the WHS Center, from any Board member or online at http://weblink.donorperfect.com/sraffle.
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NAMI Family to Family Class Begins April 14 Free Twelve session class Pre-registration required NAMI High Country- Boone April 14 & 28, May 12 & 26, June 9 & 23, July 14 & 28, Aug 11 & 25, Sept 8 & 22 2:00PM - 4:00 PM St. Luke's Episcopal Church Boone, NC NAMI Family-to-Family is a free, 12-session educational program for family, significant others, and friends of people living with mental illness. It is a designated evidenced-based program. Research shows that the program significantly improves the coping and problem-solving abilities of the people closest to an individual living with a mental health condition. NAMI Family-to-Family is taught by NAMI-trained family members who have been there, and includes presentations, discussion and interactive exercises. What You’ll Gain NAMI Family-to-Family not only provides critical information and strategies for taking care of the person you love, but you'll also find out that you're not alone. Recovery is a journey, and there is hope. The group setting of NAMI Family-to-Family provides mutual support and shared positive impact—you can experience compassion and reinforcement from people who understand your situation. You can also help others through your own experience. In the program, you'll learn about: • How to manage crises, solve problems and communicate effectively • Taking care of yourself and managing your stress • Developing the confidence and stamina to provide support with compassion • Finding and using local supports and services • Up-to-date information on mental health conditions and how they affect the brain • Current treatments, including evidence-based therapies, medications and side effects • The impact of mental illness on the entire family TO REGISTER CONTACT: KAREN GROSS karengross@skybest.com or 828.406.1421 cell
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On Saturday, April 28, students from Appalachian State University's Recreation Management and Exercise Science students in collaboration with Health Promotion for Faculty and Staff, and Huntington's Disease Society of America, will host the inaugural Tom Moore Memorial 5K Walk/Run (13th annual) This year, the annual event will take place at 9 a.m., at Clawson-Burnley Mayors Park: Boone Greenway Trail. Onsite registration is 8-8:45 a.m. the morning of the event; log on to www.hdsa.or/thwboone, for online registration. All proceeds, from the 5K run/walk, go towards Huntington’s disease researching treatments and aiding in the search for a cure. Early registration fee (on, or before Wednesday, April 25) is $20; late registration fee is $25. A long-sleeve T-shirt is available to participants on a first come, first served basis. Participants’ finishing times will be available upon completion of the 5K. In addition, refreshments are available for all to enjoy; all registered participants are eligible to win a door prize, from a local venue; however, door prize winners must be present to receive the prize. Huntington's disease is a hereditary, degenerative condition that breaks down the nerve cells in the brain. This disease slowly takes away a patient's ability to remember, think, walk, and function normally. To date researchers have developed treatments, which lessen the effects of certain symptoms, but continue to seek a cure. Tom Moore, a previous director of Resort Area Ministry (RAM), received diagnosis, from his physician, February 2001, and succumbed to the disease January 13, of this year. A hereditary condition, Tom’s father and brother also suffered from the debilitating condition. Tom’s mission was to educate the community about Huntington’s disease. His wife, Jennifer, was by his side throughout the entire process. The Moore Family connected with Appalachian State University’s recreation management program 13 years ago. Within this timeframe, the Tom Moore 5K has grown to be a successful educational, social, and fundraising event. Families from Watauga, Wilkes, Ashe, Surry, and Mecklenburg are a part of the 5K run/walk. Through the commitment of these counties and families, Huntington's Disease Society of America, in partnership with Appalachian's recreation management program, has contributed over $50,000 for research and has made a significant impact on the lives of patients with Huntington's Disease. For more information, or to register for this year's event, go to www.hdsa.org/thwboone.
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This program is part of Watauga County Library's initiative to help mental wellness in the community. Also see other free events offered by the library such as yoga, film screenings, talks and more. Contact: Sophia Ojha at sophia@reflectionpond.com or reflectionpond.com/mindful or Watauga County Public Library http://www.arlibrary.org/watauga Ph:(828) 264-8784
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