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Founded 05-05-05

Sept 4, 2008 issue

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Plan Your Weekend…

Thursday, Sept 4

Lap Swimming, Lees-McRae College Pool, Banner Elk, every Thursday, 8:00 to 10:00 a.m., 828-898-8725

Watauga Leisure Bike Ride, Samaritan’s Purse, Boone, 9:00 a.m., www.wataugaleisurebiking.com

Body Recall Exercise Program for Seniors, Western Watauga Community Center, Sugar Grove, every Tuesday and Thursday, 9:00 to 10:00 a.m., 828-297-5195

Watauga County Children’s Collaborative Meeting, Watauga County Human Services Building, Boone, 9:30 a.m., 828-263-5635

Water Aerobics, Lees-McRae College Pool, Banner Elk, every Thursday, 10:00 to 11:00 a.m., 828-898-8725

Avery County Historical Museum, Newland, every Thursday, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., free, 828-733-5170

Story Time, Watauga County Library, every Thursday, 11:00 a.m., 828-264-8784

Civil War in the Western Mountains Exhibit, Banner House Museum, Banner Elk, every Thursday, 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., $5 adults/$1 kids 6 to 12, 828-898-3634

Local Interagency Coordinating Council Meeting, Wellness Center, Boone, 12:00 p.m., free, 828-264-5573

Duplicate Bridge, Foscoe Grandfather Community Center, every Thursday, 1:00 p.m., 828-963-9450 or 828-963-0242

Open Swim, Lees-McRae College Pool, Banner Elk, every Thursday, 1:00 to 5:00 p.m., 828-898-8725

Todd Sustainable Market, Todd Mercantile parking lot, Todd, every Thursday, 2:00 to 6:00 p.m., 336-709-6541

Blowing Rock Stage Presents Backwards in High Heels: The Ginger Musical, Hayes Performing Arts Center, 2:00 and 8:00 p.m., $32 adults/$14 students, 828-295-9627

Senior Yoga Class Deadline, Western Watauga Senior Center, 4:00 p.m., $60, 828-297-5195

Pilates Class, Buckeye Recreation Center, Beech Mountain, every Thursday, 4:30 p.m., 828-387-3003

Martini Society, Crestwood, Blowing Rock, every Thursday, bar opens at 4:30 p.m., society members begin arriving at 5:30 p.m., 828-963-6646

Free Brain Gym After School, The Metamorphosis Health & Learning Center, Boone, 5:00 to 6:00 p.m., free, 828-264-9430

Lap Swimming, Lees-McRae College Pool, every Thursday, 5:00 to 6:00 p.m., 828-898-8725

Michael Kimmel: Women and Men in the 21st Century, Belk Library Room 114, ASU, 5:00 to 6:15 p.m., 828-262-7603

Spinning Class, Buckeye Recreation Center, Beech Mountain, every Thursday, 5:45 p.m., 828-387-3003

Small Business Information Session, Watauga Public Library, 6:30 p.m., free, register at 828-733-0156 or 828-264-8784

Financial Peace University Classes Begin, Alliance Bible Fellowship, Boone, 6:30 p.m., free, 828-268-0840

Acoustic Jam Night, Jones House, every Thursday, 7:00 p.m., $1 to $5 donation, 828-262-4576

Visiting Writers Series: Jeannette Walls, Plemmons Student Union Table Rock Room, ASU, 7:30 p.m., free, 828-262-2337

Chapter Six, Ashe Civic Center, 7:30 p.m., $12 adults/$5 students, 336-846-ARTS

Latin Dancing Classes, Northwest Dance Studio, every Thursday, 8:00 p.m., 336-877-4979

 

Friday, September 5


Power of the Purse Luncheon Registration Deadline, Broyhill Inn & Conference Center, $50 person/$125 patron, 828-264-4007

Lap Swimming, Lees-McRae College Pool, Banner Elk, every Friday, 8:00 to 10:00 a.m., 828-898-8725

Mom’s Morning Out, All Things Possible Church, Carriage Square, Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, Boone, ages one to five, 8:30 a.m. to noon, $15 per day, 828-260-5361

AARP Driver Safety Class, Watauga County Law Enforcement Center, Boone, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., $10, 828-265-8090

NC Mountain State Fair, WNC Agricultural Center, Fletcher, gates open 9:00 a.m., $5 adults/$2 kids 6 to 12/free kids under 6, www.ncagr.gov/markets/fairs/mtnfair

Avery County Historical Museum, Newland, every Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., 828-733-5170 or 828-733-4239

Story Time, Watauga County Library, every Friday, 11:00 a.m., 828-264-8784

Senior Yoga Class Deadline, Western Watauga Senior Center, 12:00 p.m., $60, 828-297-5195

Circle of Courage Lunch, Grandfather Home, Banner Elk, 12:00 to 1:30 p.m., free, 828-898-5465

Open Swim, Lees-McRae College Pool, Banner Elk, every Friday, 1:00 to 5:00 p.m., 828-898-8725

Duplicate Bridge, Lois Harrill Senior Center, Boone, every Friday, 1:20 p.m., 828-963-9450 or 828-963-0242

Concerts on the Lawn: Barbershop Quartet/Forget-Me-Nots, Jones House, 5:00 p.m., free, 828-264-1789

Downtown Boone Art Crawl, downtown Boone art galleries, 5:00 p.m. until, 828-262-4532

Wine Bar and Live Music, Banner Elk Winery, every Friday, 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., 828-898-9090

Maggie Bishop Book Signing, Jones House, Boone, 5:00 to 9:00 p.m., 828-264-1789

Valle Crucis 7-Miler Run, Valle Crucis School, 6:00 p.m., $30 adults/$20 students, www.avalanchetc.org

Melissa Reaves at Reid’s Café, Boone, 6:00 p.m., 828-268-9600

Fall Roan Mountain Naturalists’ Rally, Roan Mountain State Park Convention Center, 6:30 p.m., $4 programs and hikes, 423-543-7576

Music in the Park: The Sheets Family Band, Valle Crucis Park, 7:00 p.m., free, 828-963-6511

Phipps Store Friday Night Jams, 2425 Silas Creek Road, Lansing, every Friday, 7:00 to 10:00 p.m., free/donations welcome, 336-384-2382

Ashe Library Fundraiser Concert, Ashe Civic Center, 7:30 p.m., $15, 336-846-2041

Paleface and Bombadil, Black Cat Burrito, 10:30 p.m., $5, 828-263-9511

 

Saturday, September 6


Our Unique Prayer with God Program Deadline, Laurel Ridge Retreat Center, $125, 336-982-2402

Cooking Demo by Sheri Castle, Watauga County Farmer’s Market, Boone, 828-355-4918

Fall Roan Mountain Naturalists’ Rally, Roan Mountain State Park Convention Center, 6:15 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., $4 programs and hikes, 423-543-7576

Chargers and Rechargers Hike, Old Shell homestead and cemetery, free, 423-772-4280

Watauga County Farmers’ Market, Horn in the West, every Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to noon, 828-297-1914

Ashe County Farmers’ Market, Backstreet, West Jefferson, every Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., 336-219-2650

Watauga Leisure Bike Ride, Bethel Community Park, 9:00 a.m., www.wataugaleisurebiking.com

NC Mountain State Fair, WNC Agricultural Center, Fletcher, gates open 9:00 a.m., $5 adults/$2 kids 6 to 12/free kids under 6, www.ncagr.gov/markets/fairs/mtnfair

Modern Reliquaries Jewelry Class, Wey Hall Room 102, ASU, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., $150 TCVA members/$200 nonmembers, 828-262-3017

Sculpture Celebration, J.E. Broyhill Park, Lenoir, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., free, 828-754-2586

Tweetsie Railfan Weekend, Tweetsie Railroad, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., $46 ages 13 and up/$31 ages 3 to 12, 800-526-5740

Yoga Class, Buckeye Recreation Center, Beech Mountain, every Saturday, 10:00 a.m., 828-387-3003

Swim Lessons, Lees-McRae College Pool, Banner Elk, every Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., 828-898-8725

Cone Manor Upstairs Tours, every Saturday, 10:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 2:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m., reservations required, 828-295-3782

White Hart Woods Spa Day, West Jefferson, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., 336-246-3600

Country Stores Book Signing, Todd General Store, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., $34.95 for book, www.tonycraig.net

Story Time, Watauga County Library, every Saturday, 11:00 a.m., 828-264-8784

Critters of New River State Park, U.S. 221 Visitor Access Center, New River State Park, Jefferson, 11:00 a.m., 336-982-2587

Mast Store Craft Fair, old Mast Store, Valle Crucis, every Saturday, 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., 828-963-6511

Dorothy Isbell Book Signing, Newsstand, Boone, 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., www.newsstandboone.com

Avery County Historical Museum, Newland, every Saturday, 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., 828-733-5170 or 828-733-4239

High Country Bluegrass Festival, High Country Fairgrounds, Boone, 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., $20 advance/$25 at gate, 828-733-8060

Handbag Auction Fundraiser, American Legion Hall, Blowing Rock, 12:00 p.m., 828-278-2113

Daniel Boone Days Pioneer Festival at the Horn, Horn in the West, 12:00 to 11:00 p.m., $10 advance/$12 at gate, 828-264-2262

Open Swim, Lees-McRae College Pool, Banner Elk, every Saturday, 1:00 to 4:00 p.m., 828-898-8725

Fire Dancing Hoop Workshop, Northwestern Dance Studios, Boone, 2:00 to 4:00 p.m., $30, 828-773-1689

Blowing Rock Stage Presents Backwards in High Heels: The Ginger Musical, Hayes Performing Arts Center, 2:00 and 8:00 p.m., $32 adults/$14 students, 828-295-9627

ASU Football vs. Jacksonville, Kidd Brewer Stadium, 3:30 p.m., www.GoASU.com
Broken Wire Bluegrass Band, Heritage Hall, Mountain City, 7:30 p.m., $12, 423-727-7444

 

Sunday, September 7


Fall Roan Mountain Naturalists’ Rally, Roan Mountain State Park Convention Center, 6:15 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., $4 programs and hikes, 423-543-7576

NC Mountain State Fair, WNC Agricultural Center, Fletcher, gates open 9:00 a.m., $5 adults/$2 kids 6 to 12/free kids under 6, www.ncagr.gov/markets/fairs/mtnfair

Tweetsie Railfan Weekend, Tweetsie Railroad, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., $46 ages 13 and up/$31 ages 3 to 12, 800-526-5740

Baha’i Worship Service, every Sunday, 10:00 a.m., 828-264-2297

Cone Manor Upstairs Tours, every Sunday, 10:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 2:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m., reservations required, 828-295-3782

High Country Farmers’ Market, Human Services Center, Boone, every Sunday, 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., 828-264-3424 or 336-385-9419

Brookside Presbyterian Church, ARP, 1122 Old 421 South, every Sunday, 11:00 a.m., 828-262-5020

Duplicate Bridge, Blowing Rock Ruritan Building, every Sunday, 2:00 p.m., 828-963-9450 or 828-963-0242

Blowing Rock Stage Presents Backwards in High Heels: The Ginger Musical, Hayes Performing Arts Center, 2:00 p.m., $32 adults/$14 students, 828-295-9627

Mountain Music Jamming, Bolick and Traditions Pottery, Blowing Rock, every Sunday, 2:00 to 5:00 p.m., free, 828-295-5099

Scenic Hay Rides, Shady Grove Gardens and Nursery, Creston, every Sunday, 4:00 p.m., $10, 828-297-4098

Anne Ryan Performs, St. Bernadette Catholic Church, Linville, 4:30 p.m., free, 828-898-5489

The Southern Appalachian Chamber Singers, St. John’s Church, Valle Crucis, 5:00 p.m., $10 adults/free kids under 12, 828-963-4609

GriefShare, Mount Vernon Baptist Church room 1302, 5:00 p.m., 828-266-9700

 

Plan Your Week…

Monday, September 8

Drawing Workshop Begins, Paul and Florence Thomas Art School, Ashe County, $270 for three-day workshop, 336-846-ARTS

Bob Caldwell Photography 30-year Celebration, Boone Mall, Boone, 828-264-9026

Mom’s Morning Out, All Things Possible Church, Carriage Square, Boone, Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, ages 1 to 5, 8:30 a.m. to noon, $15 per day, 828-260-5361

Watauga Leisure Bike Ride, South Fork Baptist Church, Todd, 9:00 a.m., www.wataugaleisurebiking.com

Story Time, Watauga County Library, every Monday, 11:00 a.m., 828-264-8784

Pink Ribbon Program, Wellness Center, Boone, 12:00 to 1:00 p.m., free, 828-262-0098

Duplicate Bridge, Lois Harrill Senior Center, Boone, every Monday, 1:20 p.m., 828-963-9450 or 828-963-0242

NC Mountain State Fair, WNC Agricultural Center, Fletcher, gates open 3:00 p.m., $5 adults/$2 kids 6 to 12/free kids under 6, www.ncagr.gov/markets/fairs/mtnfair

Scenic Hayrides, Shady Grove Gardens and Nursery, Creston, every Monday, 4:00 p.m., $10, 828-297-4098

Imagination Station Class Begins, Hayes Center, Blowing Rock, 4:00 to 5:00 p.m., $50, 828-295-9168

Coping with Breast Cancer, Wellness Center, Boone, 4:30 to 6:00 p.m., free, 828-262-4332 ext. 27

Divine Dancing Class, High Country Dance Studio, every Monday, ages 9 and up, 5:00 p.m., 828-262-1181

Senior Yoga Class Deadline, L.E. Harrill Center, Boone, 5:00 p.m., $60, 828-265-8090

Tap Class Begins, ages 8 to 12, Hayes Center, Blowing Rock, 5:00 to 6:00 p.m., $65, 828-295-9168

Yoga Class, Blue Mountain Center, every Monday, 5:30 p.m., first class and prepaid $8/drop-in $10, 828-264-1384

Tap Class Begins, ages 13 to 19, Hayes Center, Blowing Rock, 6:00 to 7:00 p.m., $65, 828-295-9168

Belly Dance Classes, Northwestern Studios, every Monday and Wednesday, 7:00 to 8:00 p.m., 828-297-1083, youngvc@appstate.edu

Muddy Water Watch Volunteer Meeting, Agricultural Conference Center, Boone, 7:00 to 8:30 p.m., 828-262-1500

Ballroom Dancing Classes, Northwest Dance Studio, every Monday, 8:00 p.m., 336-877-4979

 

Tuesday, September 9


Bob Caldwell Photography 30-year Celebration, Boone Mall, Boone, 828-264-9026

Lap Swimming, Lees-McRae College Pool, Banner Elk, every Tuesday, 8:00 to 10:00 a.m., 828-898-8725

Chargers and Rechargers Hike, Price Park Picnic Area, 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., free, 828-260-6146

Body Recall Exercise Program for Seniors, Western Watauga Community Center, Sugar Grove, every Tuesday and Thursday, 9:00 to 10:00 a.m., 828-297-5195

Water Aerobics, Lees-McRae College Pool, Banner Elk, every Tuesday, 10:00 to 11:00 a.m., 828-898-8725

Beginner Yoga, Banner Elk Presbyterian Church, every Monday, 10:15 a.m., 828-260-3087

Story Time, Watauga County Library, every Tuesday, 11:00 a.m., 828-264-8784

Duplicate Bridge, Foscoe Grandfather Community Center, every Tuesday, 1:00 p.m., 828-963-9450 or 828-963-0242

Open Swim, Lees-McRae College Pool, Banner Elk, every Tuesday, 1:00 to 5:00 p.m., 828-898-8725

Lansing Farmers’ Market, Lansing Fire Department parking lot, every Tuesday, 2:00 to 6:00 p.m.

NC Mountain State Fair, WNC Agricultural Center, Fletcher, gates open 3:00 p.m., $5 adults/$2 kids 6 to 12/free kids under 6, www.ncagr.gov/markets/fairs/mtnfair

My Pretend Place Class Begins, Hayes Center, Blowing Rock, 3:45 to 5:00 p.m., $65, 828-295-9168

Yoga Classes, Buckeye Recreation Center, Beech Mountain, every Tuesday, 4:30 and 6:00 p.m., 828-387-3003

Lap Swimming, Lees-McRae College Pool, Banner Elk, every Tuesday, 5:00 to 6:00 p.m., 828-898-8725

Avery County Fair, Heritage Park, Newland, gates open 5:00 p.m., $6 adults/$3 kids 6 to 12/free kids under 6, www.averyfair.com

Intermediate Acting Class Begins, Hayes Center, Blowing Rock, 5:00 to 6:30 p.m., $65, 828-295-9168

Civil Air Patrol Meeting, Boone National Guard Armory, every Tuesday, 6:30 p.m., 828-773-4609

Bluegrass Jam, La Quinta Inn & Suites, Boone, every Tuesday, 7:00 to 9:00 p.m., free, 828-263-0051

Shag Dancing, Boone Shag Club, Meadowbrook Inn, Blowing Rock, every Tuesday, 7:30 p.m., 828-295-9853

 

Wednesday, September 10


Bob Caldwell Photography 30-year Celebration, Boone Mall, Boone, 828-264-9026

Chargers and Rechargers Hike, Little and Big Hump, free, 423-772-4280

Walker College of Business Beroth Scholarship Golf Tournament, Tanglewood Park, Clemmons, 8:00 a.m., $250, 336-757-7600

Lap Swimming, Lees-McRae College Pool, Banner Elk, every Wednesday, 8:00 to 10:00 a.m., 828-898-8725

Watauga County Farmers’ Market, Horn in the West, every Wednesday, 8:00 a.m. to noon, 828-297-1914

Ashe County Farmers’ Market, Backstreet, West Jefferson, every Wednesday, 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., 336-219-2650

Mom’s Morning Out, All Things Possible Church, Carriage Square, Boone, ages one to five, Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, 8:30 a.m. to noon, $15 per day, 828-260-5361

Watauga Leisure Bike Ride, Zionville Baptist Church, Zionville, 9:00 a.m., www.wataugaleisurebiking.com

Adults Trip to Abingdon, Va., Blowing Rock Parks & Recreation, Blowing Rock, 10:30 a.m., $40, 828-295-5222

WAMY BBQ Benefit, Family Resource Center, 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., $8, 828-264-2421

Open Swim, Lees-McRae College Pool, Banner Elk, every Wednesday, 1:00 to 5:00 p.m., 828-898-8725

Duplicate Bridge, Lois Harrill Senior Center, Boone, every Wednesday, 1:20 p.m. and 6:30 p.m., 828-963-9450 or 828-963-0242

Valle Crucis Farmers’ Market, Mast General Store, Valle Crucis, every Wednesday, 2:00 to 6:00 p.m., 828-963-6511

NC Mountain State Fair, WNC Agricultural Center, Fletcher, gates open 3:00 p.m., $5 adults/$2 kids 6 to 12/free kids under 6, www.ncagr.gov/markets/fairs/mtnfair

Story Time, Watauga County Library, every Wednesday, 3:30 p.m., 828-264-8784

Teen Actors Guild Conservatory Begins, Hayes Center, Blowing Rock, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., $100, 828-295-9168

Avery County Fair, Heritage Park, Newland, gates open 5:00 p.m., $6 adults/$3 kids 6 to 12/free kids under 6, www.averyfair.com

High Country Newcomers Club Fall Festival, Echota Clubhouse, Foscoe, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., bring hors d’oeuvre or dessert, 828-264-1943

Salsa Lessons with Hassan Ghiassi, Studio-K Dance Workshop, Boone, every Wednesday, 6:00 to 7:00 p.m., cost varies, 919-264-2162

Pink Ribbon Program, Wellness Center, Boone, 6:00 to 7:00 p.m., free, 828-262-0098

Belly Dance Classes, Northwestern Studios, Boone, every Monday and Wednesday, 7:00 to 8:00 p.m., 828-297-1083, youngvc@appstate.edu
Blowing Rock Stage Presents Backwards in High Heels: The Ginger Musical, Hayes Performing Arts Center, 8:00 p.m., $32 adults/$14 students, 828-295-9627