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On Tuesday, November 17, 2009 from 9:00am - 1:00pm at Ashe Services for Aging, individuals can take advantage of free, confidential memory screenings. The incidence of Alzheimer's disease is escalating nationwide. It is estimated that as many as 4.5 million Americans have Alzheimer's disease, and the number is escalating in line with aging baby boomers. Age is the greatest risk factor.
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The ribbon cutting ceremony will take place at 3:00 at the Broyhill Inn and Conference Center on November 12th, 2009. Representatives from the REI and Appalachian State University's administration will be there to celebrate this monumental occasion. This event is free and open to the public. Following the ribbon cutting ceremony, the REI will be hosting our annual Fall forum in the Plemmons Student Union at 5:00pm. The forum will provide an opportunity to learn more about past and future REI projects as well as how to become involved in this organization.
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November 8th 2:00 pm Birds and their Nests Join a park ranger at the US Hwy 221 Access, Visitor Center to learn something about the birds you might see in the park. We will take a short hike to see if we can find any nests, and identify them. Dress appropriately for the outdoors. November 15th 2:00 pm Winter Tree Identification Meet a park ranger at the Wagoner Road Access at 2:00 pm for a short hike to help learn to identify some trees common in our area. Dress appropriately for the outdoors. November 21st 2:00 pm Caution! Whitetail Deer! Join a park ranger to learn about the Whitetail Deer, and look at ways to decrease vehicle/deer accidents. Meet at the US Hwy 221 Access Visitors Center. November 28th 1:00 pm Benefits of Native Grasses Native grasses are the building blocks for a natural ecosystem. Come out to New River State Park and find out which grasses are native, how to propagate them and find out interesting benefits of establishing native grasses including natural bird feed and ornamental gardening. Free sample pack of native grass see to the first 10 participants. Meet at the Visitor Center at the US Hwy 221 Access for a 30 minute slide show and discussion. All programs are open to the public and are free of charge. Please contact the park office for information about any of these programs or for general information. 336-982-2587
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Officers will be elected at this meeting. For more information, call 828-297-1401 or 828-963-8864
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Upcoming Fundraising Events: Blues Artist Terry Garland's "Beat The Blues" Benefit Concert November 13, 2009 7:30 pm Adults $15 / Students & Children $5 Hayes Auditorium at Lees-McRae College, Banner Elk, NC Visit www.terrygarland.com to hear samples of Terry's music PLUS... Blazing Saddles Quilt Raffle Be sure to purchase your tickets for a chance to win one of two beautiful handmade quilts that are being raffled. Winners will be announced Nov. 13 at the Terry Garland concert, Hayes Auditorium, Lees-McRae College. For Information on how to purchase tickets (in advance) please email : info@blazingsaddlesnc.com ....tickets will be on sale at the Lees McRae Box office the week before the concert also. Also visit our website anytime at blazingsaddlesnc.com Thank you!
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PRESS RELEASE for HIGH COUNTRY BLUE STAR MOTHERS A meeting for military mothers will be held on Sunday, November 8, 2009 at the National Guard Amory at 2:00. Mothers of military sons or daughters serving in any branch of service who live in Watauga, Ashe, or Avery County are invited to attend and be involved in this exciting new group to support our military family members who serve our nation so valiantly and with honor. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the chartering of a High Country Chapter of the National Organization of Blue Star mothers who have sons or daughters serving in the military. The organization organizes activities to support both the families and those serving in the military. Those activities are determined by each group, and include mailing cards, letters, and packages to area service men and women as well as being a support group for mothers who have sons and/or daughters in the military. For further information or to notify of your interest in Blue Star Mothers, you may contact Debbie Branch, Chair of the Event, at branchfamily@earthlink.net .
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MADD was established "to aid the victims of crimes performed by individuals driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, to aid the families of such victims and to increase public awareness of the problem of drinking and drugged driving."
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Rainbow Center-Children and Family Services-Bridges Foster Care Program. Bridges Foster Care serves children from all over Northwestern North Carolina ages birth to 21. They provide children with a safe and loving family or theraputic foster home. Bridges Foster Parents receive training and support from RCCFS. Together, RCCFS staff and Foster Parents serve as care givers and advocates to ensure the well-being of the children placed in these homes. http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=3825295&id=122049559745 HIDE
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The proceeds from the sale of the "Christmas in the Mountains Volume 3" CD will go to the "End Childhood Hunger in the High Country " program. Purchase CDs in over 70 retail locations. The CDs will be available at Valle Fair on Oct 17. Please call 828-262-1628 for information about how you can help. Thank you to everyone who have made this CD possible.
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The Boone Sunrise Rotary Club is now taking orders for fresh Florida Indian River Groves citrus.....Navel Oranges, Pink Grapefruit, Tangelos and Juice Oranges. Select one of the following three easy ways to order fruit --- (1)using a credit card, on the Internet go to fruitorder.com and click on Oranges Fundraising then click ORDER NOW. Enter Organization ID 729293. Select your fruit, enter your credit card number and your done. (2)Contact a member of the Boone Sunrise Rotary Club to order fruit, (3)Order fruit by calling Ken Cone at (828) 773-1373. Be sure to get your order in prior to November 15th. Citrus will be available for pick-up from December 10th to December 13th (afternoon) at Legends located at 190 Hardin Street, Boone(across from Red Onion Cafe).
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Monetary support that previously trickled in has dried up owing to the bad economy. We've been unable to raise half of what we need for our operating expenses. Our situation is dire. If donations don't pick up, we may need to close our doors at the end of the year.
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Purchase of a beautiful "Celebrating Women" calendar ($15), featuring frameable art by High Country artists, helps support the work of OASIS, Inc., dedicated to ending the cycle of violence in our community. Go to www.oasisinc.org to make a secure online purchase, or call the OASIS office at (828)264-1532 for more details.
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Do you want to make a difference in the lives of autistic children and adults with Alzheimer's disease in Western North Carolina? You can! By participating in the Art Without Boundaries online auction, you can get a great deal and give a great deal more. You can provide an autistic child or Alzheimer's patient with innovative new therapy free of charge. Change a life! The auction runs the first ten days of the month. Visit artwithoutboundaries.org . . . that's artwithoutboundaries.org. and sign up as a supporter of Western North Carolina's Team - Code AFA.
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NAMI Connections Recovery Support Group NAMI Connections recovery support group is for adults with mental illness regardless of their diagnosis. Every group is offered free of charge and meets for 90 minutes. All are led by trained individuals who are also in recovery-people who understand the challenges we face. NAMI Connections groups offer a flexible and casual environment without an educational format, and no registration or enrollment obligation is required.
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