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Short stacks, tall stacks, fruit waffles etc. Come on out and support the center. Free books too! Parking off Railroad Grade Road, Highway 221 S in Fleetwood. The center needs your support!!!!!!
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The motorcycle charity ride begins at Boone Mall in Watuaga County, covers the scenic byways into beautiful Yancey County. Registration starts at 10 am and first bike out at 11 am. Preregistration $20 per bike, Day of event $20 single riders, $25 doubles. ALL MONIES RAISED WILL GO BACK INTO LOCAL COMMUNITIES BY ASSISTING LOW-INCOME, ELDERLY AND DISABLED CLIENTS OF WAMY'S FOUR COUNTY SERVICE AREA. FOOD AND DOOR PRIZES !!! ALL BIKERS WELCOME!!
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High Country MOPS (mothers of pre-schoolers) is a group that exists to support and nuture mothers of children from birth through kindergarten. We meet at Mount Vernon Baptist Church on the first and third Thursdays of the month from 9:30 - 12:00. We provide loving childcare for your child and lots of fun for you. We would love for you to come and see how great it is to be able to talk to other moms going through the same stage of parenting. For more info visit our website at www.hcmops.org, email at hcmops@yahoo.com or call 828-266-9700 ext. 133.
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Join Dr. Ray Russell for a look back at big winter snowfalls, and a look forward at what to expect from winter this year. This luncheon program at the Broyhill Inn will be held on October 23, and the registration deadline is October 17. In November, travel to China without ever leaving Boone. Appalachian University librarians have beautiful pictures and some amazing stories to share from their spring trip to visit libraries in Shanghai, Beijing, and Xi’an, China. The Office of Conferences and Institutes at Appalachian State University is the sponsor of this community luncheon series. Complete information is available at www.pathways.appstate.edu, or you may call (828) 262-2530.
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The concert will be held on Nov. 15 at 7:30 p.m. at the West Jefferson United Methodist Church. The concert is sponsored by WKSK Radio, 580 AM. Tickets are $15 and are on sale at the Ashe County Library and Bluemoon Guitars and Music Store in West Jefferson. For more information, contact the library at 336-846-2041.
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October 11th Boone Mall The High Country Fourth Annual Toy Run charity event is excited to share the latest auction item with the public. ASU coach Jerry Moore has donated a 3 time National Champion signed football and signed helmet for auction, and anyone can bid! The event is on Saturday, October 11th in the Boone Mall front parking lot off US 321. Many other silent auction items will be available including tools, local art, gift cards, and household items. Silent Auction will end at 2:45 and items can be picked up at 3:00. The event is a motorcycle ride leaving the mall at 11:45am and returning about 1:00pm. Door prizes, a silent auction, and BBQ lunch will follow the ride. Event registration is from 9:00 to 11:30am and costs $20 which includes an event T-shirt, BBQ, and a door prize ticket. Non-riders are also encouraged to attend and participate in the event. Registration is not required for the silent auction although the money raised is to provide clothing, winter gear, shoes, and toys for hundreds of less fortunate children in the high country during Christmas. Contact info for the event is beckyandkris@bellsouth.net or 828-265-0950.
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On Saturday, October 11, 2008, Watauga High School’s SkillsUSA club will hold its 3rd annual benefit car show. This even will feature classic/custom cars, motorcycles, farm equipment, clogging, raffle/door prizes, hamburgers and hotdogs and much more. The car show will be in the Watauga High School’s parking lot. The car show will take place from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. The cost to enter will be $5.00 for adults, $3.00 for senior citizens and children 12 and under will be FREE. Anyone entering a car, motorcycle, or farm equipment should be at the school between 9:30-10:00 a.m. to register and set-up. Registration will be $5.00. Proceeds will benefit WHS SkillsUSA.
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Date: Saturday, October 18, 2008 Time: 7:00am-11:00am Where: Ashe Services for Aging (off of Ray Taylor Road in West Jefferson) Tickets: $7.50 per person, $5.00 Children 4-12, Free for children 3 & under. To purchase tickets or for more information call Amanda Calloway at 336-246-2461.
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Please join us for the Fall Creek VFD Country Breakfast to be held on Saturday, October 25th from 7am-11am at Station # 2 located at 2525 Buckeye Road. The Menu includes Eggs, Ham, Sausage, Grits, Hash browns, Biscuits, Gravy and Chocolate Gravy, Juice, and Coffee. Come with and appetite and bring the family! All proceeds will benefit the fire department and community events sponsored by its Ladies Auxiliary. Directions: From Boone: take 421 North; turn left on 321 North; go approx. 8 mi; at the Watauga Co./ Avery Co. border, turn left onto Buckeye Rd.; go approx. 2 mi., Station #2 will be on your right. From Banner Elk: take 194 South; turn right onto Sam Eller Rd; at the stop sign turn right onto Beech Mt. Rd; at the school turn right onto Buckeye Rd.; go approx 2.5 mi.; Station #2 will be on your left. Contact: 898-2210 for more information.
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5k run/walk held Oct.25th Start time at 10:00 A.M. at Piney Creek Elementry School. contact information Daryl Simpson. {h}1-336-359-8327 {w]1-336-363-3000
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FREE CLASS! FREE CLASS!! FREE CLASS!!! Freeclassnow.com, uSite has launched a campaign to teach 10,000 people in the next 100 days to build websites. Increase your marketability today. Classes are free to the general public until December 31, 2008. The goal of this program is to educate people about the internet and how it can be used to empower them and their organization. A $795 value is free on a first come first serve basis. Register at www.freeclassnow.com. That is www.freeclassnow.com
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OSHA & HIPAA Seminar "The Times They Are A Changing" October 24, 2008 8 am - 4:30 pm Watauga Medical Center Auditorium RSVP to Deb Tabor by calling 828-262-9125.
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Check out our website for the schedule for October Leisure Bike Rides. Riders of all skill levels are invited to join us on these rides. www.wataugaleisurebiking.com Click on events/club
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This event promises to be a fun-filled evening during which community members and businesses match wits and trivia knowledge.Each $20 includes:trivia registration, pizza, beverages and snacks. Cash bar (beer & wine)and raffles will be available. Reception at 6pm, trivia begins at 7pm. Come on out to celebrate National Caregiver Month and show your support for local family caregivers while enjoying an evening of fun! Call Brenda at 265-5434x 128 to reserve your spot.
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The charge is $35.00 for the entire week and scholarships are available. Pre-registration is required. For more information call NC Cooperative Extension at 264-3061. Make checks payable to NCCES at 971 West King St. Primary sponsors NC Cooperative Extension and Watauga County Health Department.
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Susan Doggett, Southern Piedmont Area Director, North Carolina Special Olympics will be the keynote speaker. Parents, teachers, agency representatives and interested individuals are encouraged to attend. For more information, please contact Kim Dalessandro at email kim_lol@alltel.net or cell 704-799-5103 or Dawn Goodman, Ashe County Volunteer Coordinator at 336-246-2461 or email goodman_dawn@yahoo.com.
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The Adult Services Coalition of Watauga County working with the Sherriff's Department and NC Project Lifesaver is working to bring a rapid response tracking system to Watauga County residents. Residents by calling 911 will allow the Sherriff's office to locate individuals who have wandered off as a result of conditions like Alzheimer's, Demerita, Autism, Down's Syndrome , etc in a matter of minutes rather than hours. Please attend this FREE forum and learn more about this wonderful program and how you can participate! Light refreshments will be served. Please RSVP to Ellen Harrell at 828-898-9233 or apphomecare@skybest.com
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Awards for volunteerism, Women in agriculture, organizations that benefited the community, individuals or organizations that benefited local agriculture & agri-tourism are among the many awards. Call 828-264-3061 for applications. Deadline is October 16, 2008.
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Plan to join us Saturday, October 25, 2008 8:30 am - Greenway Trail in Boone to run or walk in the Relay for Life 5K Run/Walk - packet pick-up and race day registration will begin at 7:30am and will end at 8:15am. Cash awards will be given to Overall M/F and to Overall Masters (40+) M/F and prizes will be awarded to top 3 males/3 females in each age group - 14 and under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+. $15 pre-registration postmarked prior to Oct. 15 after Oct. 15 $20, family rate is available. All pre-registered participants will receive a t-shirt, race day entries will be first come and as available. Contact Becky Younce 264-9583 or Paula Ward 297-4876, wardpy@appstate.edu or go to http://www.appstate.edu/~wardpy for registration information.
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The first in the series of three free workshops begins on October 28th, with successive workshops on November 11th and December 2nd. All workshops are held from 6-9 pm in the Appalachian Enterprise Center located next to the Watauga County Human Services Center at the corner of King Street and Poplar Grove Connector. The workshops are offered as a series…not as individual classes. The deadline to register is Friday, October 24th. For detailed information, go to www.ardi.appstate.edu and click on Start Your Own Business Workshop Series. Participants will assess their interests and skills as well as discuss the pros and cons of entrepreneurship and self-employment. In addition, participants will work in groups to discuss business ideas and review business needs in the community. The second and third workshops build upon each other to begin the process of turning an idea into an actual business by working on the elements of a business plan. During the 3rd workshop, the participants will be paired with a mentor, an established business person or consultant who will provide first-hand information and real-world advice. These mentors have volunteered their time and expertise. This is the ninth workshop series offered to aspiring entrepreneurs in the region. Its tremendous success proves that entrepreneurs are both prevalent in the High Country and are willing to take a chance when they find a supportive community. There is no charge to participate in any of the workshops. Support does not stop with the end of the workshops. It is vital for the success of the program that all involved – from the aspiring entrepreneurs, successful business people in the community, mentors, service-providers, government officials and interested citizens – stay involved to create a supportive environment for entrepreneur and small business creation through the High Country Business Network. All workshop registrants will receive notices of upcoming HCBN events and notices will be placed in regional media. If you or someone you know would like to participate in these workshops, go to www.ardi.appstate.edu. If you have any questions, please contact Chilton Rogers at 262-6662 or rogersc@appstate.edu. Chilton Rogers ARDI, Deputy Director rogersc@appstate.edu 828-262-6662
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The Watauga Green Business Plan – a voluntary, market-driven program that educates, certifies, and recognizes businesses that have made a commitment to reduce their environmental impact and help build a sustainable community-- is now recruiting and certifying new program participants. For more information and learn how to certify your business visit: www.greenbusinessplan.com.
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YOU CAN HELP NOW BY DONATING YOUR BOOKS, VIDEOS, DVDS, BOOKS ON TAPE, ETC. TO THE BRANCH LIBRARY. CLEAN OFF THAT SHELF AND BRING THEM IN FOR SOMEONE ELSE TO ENJOY. THEN COME BY ON FRIDAY OCTOBER THE 24TH FROM 8:30-4 OR SATURDAY OCTOBER THE 25TH FROM 8:30-2 TO PURCHASE SOMETHING TO FILL YOUR SHELF BACK UP. GREAT SHOPPING FOR EARLY CHIRISTMAS GIFTS, CHILDREN'S BOOKS, GENTLY USED BOOKS FOR THE AVID READER.REMEMBER THE EARLY BIRD ALWAYS CATCHES THE "BOOKWORM"! MONIES EARNED TO SUPPORT FRIENDS OF THE BRANCH LIBRARY. FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL THE BRANCH LIBRARY AT 297-5515 SEE YOU THERE!
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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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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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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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