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Living Proof Live Simulcast with Beth Moore & Travis Cottrell
You are invited to participate in a Beth Moore Bible Study Simulcast at Mount Vernon Baptist Church on Saturday, Sept. 14th, 9:00am-4:30pm. Tickets go on sale Monday August 12th. $20 covers study material, lunch, and snacks. To purchase tickets, call the church office 828-266-9700. There is a limited number of tickets, and are on a first come, first served basis.
07/31/2013 - 1:22pm
$15 Spay/Neuter Summer Special
From July 4 through Labor Day, Watauga Humane Society offering $15 Summer Special on Spay/Neuter services, for dogs and cats, both male and female. The goal is to spay/neuter at least 100 pets in need, in the month of July and even more in August! For more information or to make a first come, first served reservation, call Watauga Humane Society at 828-264-7865.
Anyone can qualify, who is having trouble affording spay/neuter. No lengthy forms or proof of income required. Financial support provided by the Watauga Humane “SNIPS” committee. SNIPS’ mission is to spread the word that Spay/Neuter Is a Positive Solution to pet overpopulation and euthanasia.
Reservations are required. Call now, while funding lasts!
flea market in Boone is open Friday Saturday and Sundays
Friday from 12-6
Saturday 8-3
Sunday 1-5
Welcome new vendors
For more info contact Gary Waters at 828-773-1200
07/08/2013 - 12:17pm
Vintage Valle Music
Appearing Sunday, June 16, 2013, from 4 to 6 p.m., at Baird's Creek Presbyterian Church:
The Brass Divas - gospel sing-along
Brian Swanson
Sarah & Mark McGuire
Tommy Brown's Jack Tales
Bring a "Shelf-stable" food donation for the Hunger Coalition.
Charlotte 49er Volleyball Camps at the University of North Carolina-Charlotte are dedicated to providing a volleyball camp that is both instructional and informational along with creating a great atmosphere to learn!
The coaching staff here at UNC Charlotte prides itself on teaching the sport of volleyball to players of all ages and ability levels. All camps are taught by our coaching staff and players. The mechanics and drills that are taught at our camps are used with our college players. We are determined to provide the best possible learning experience for our campers.
For more information, please visit charlottevolleyballcamps.com
Create an original piece of pottery, starting from a lump of clay and finishing it with a beautiful glaze! The class will involve 2 sessions, 2 weeks apart. The dates of the classes are flexible and may be arranged through direct contact with Marie. All classes will be offered between 6/17/2013 and 7/26/2013. The 1st session of the class will involve building your vessel with raw clay. The 2nd session will involve glazing your bisque fired vessel. The cost of the class is $50.00 and includes materials, instruction, and two kiln firings. Please contact Marie via email or phone number listed below to make appointments and to obtain all the details.
Email: j_marlowe55@yahoo.com Phone: 828-260-9444
05/10/2013 - 8:34pm
Vintage Valle Music
Come! Join us for an afternoon of community music at Baird's Creek Presbyterian Church, 2147 NC Hwy 194 S, Vilas NC 28692, on the 3rd Sunday of each summer month from 4 to 6 p.m.
Each evening your musical neighbors present 2, 3 or more acoustic music acts. We invite all to join in a closing sing-along jam.
Gospel, Bluegrass, Folk, Patriotic, Familiar & Original Tunes.
The first event is Sunday, May 19th, from 4 to 6 p.m. and features:
Anna Shine. Kraut Creek Ramblers. Damascus. Turkey Tracks Trio
Boone Area Lions Club hosts blood drive - Tues. May 7th
The Boone Area Lions Club wants your blood!
The Boone Area Lions Club is sponsoring a Community Blood Drive with the American Red Cross on Tuesday, May 7 from 1:30-6:00 pm at the Boone Holiday Inn Express. There is a critical need for healthy blood; don’t pass up this opportunity to help out. To make an appointment, call 264-8226. Drop ins are also welcome. Just come by the Holiday Inn Express on Tuesday, May 7.
If you would like to play golf and help animals at the same time, please play in the 2nd Annual Watauga Humane Society Golf Tournament on Friday, May 17th, 2013 at the Blowing Rock Country Club.
For tournament information please go to www.wataugahumanesociety.org or call Reba Matthewson at 828-265-6784 or Jan Watson at 828-264-1743.
Thank you for your support!
04/15/2013 - 11:33am
Boone United Methodist Church Pre-School applications being accepted
Boone United Methodist Preschool is a morning program for 2, 3 and 4 year olds. We provide experiences for children in an environment which encourages the child to ask questions, explore, experiment, make friends, and be aware that every person has value as a child of God. We are currently accepting applications for the 2013-2014 school year.
Holy Cross Episcopal Church
Easter Sunday Services @ 8:30 and 11 am
Festival Celebrations of the Holy Eucharist With Special Music
Easter Sunday Parish Breakfast - 9:30
Children’s Easter Egg Hunt - 10:15
Holy Cross is located on 194S in Valle Crucis
holycrossvallecrucis.net
828-963-4609
Friday and Saturday, June 21 & 22
8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
National Guard Armory-Boone, NC
Armory will be stocked full of every thing you could ever hope to find at a rummage sale at the best possible prices. Accepting donations beginning March 25 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m., every Monday. After pulling into the Blue Skies parking lot, make an immediate right and continue around the building to next door. Sign posted at drop off door. To volunteer for this event, call Dee at 264.9116 or email deedundon@bellsouth.net
Watauga County 4-H is holding its annual fruit plant sale. Proceeds help support youth programs in Watauga County. Supplies are available at a first-come first ordered basis.
Plants available include blueberry, strawberry, blackberry, raspberry, and heritage apple trees.
For an order form, come by the Cooperative Extension office at 971 West King Street, call 264-3061 or download at http://watauga4h.blogspot.com/
The deadline is March 25
03/04/2013 - 5:38pm
High Country Community Supported Agriculture job opening
The HCCSA is hiring a Coordinator, please follow link for job description.
Application Deadline: Friday, Feb 22
Planned schedule:
Interviews to be scheduled: Feb 25-March 1
Training (partial pay): March 1-16, with position beginning March 30
High Country Community Supported Agriculture now accepting 2013 season members!
High Country Community Supported Agriculture is now accepting members for the 2013 season. Our weekly shares run from June 4-October 15 with pickup every Tuesday on the porch of Bare Essentials (3-6:30) or at Blowing Rock Produce and Provisions (3:30-6:30).
We have 3 share options, plus an optional biweekly egg share: http://highcountrycsa.org/summer-shares
We also have discounted shares for low-income community members: http://highcountrycsa.org/cost-share
Consider donating to our Cost Share Program Fund to offset the cost of CSA shares for low-income community members by mailing a check to:
HCCSA, 410 Justus Road, Banner Elk NC 28604
Get paid to lose weight!
Contest runs: September 1 – November 31st
Prizes: $25,000 for team, $5,000 for individual and Thousands of dollars in local incentives.
Everyone wins something.
Must need to lose 15 + lbs to participate.
Coaching and tools provided.
To request FREE consultation to see if you qualify contact: Bonnie Church, Certified Weight loss coach bonnie@alifenow.com or 828/963-6023
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