DECEMBER 22, 2011 ISSUE
Checking It Twice
Holiday Events in the High Country
Just like Fiddlin’ John Carson sang on the old-time fiddle tune, “Christmas time will soon be over.” The High Country has several more Christmas activities left, though, including many holiday church services, live music and hayrides. Be sure to look below for the next event to attend.
HOLIDAY ENTERTAINMENT
Art exhibitions, Christmas carols, theatre performances, live music and more are listed below.
Tree Fest Exhibit, Thursday to December 28
Ashe Arts Center hosts the Tree Fest exhibit that features decorated trees, ornaments, holiday crafts, gifts and miniature paintings through Wednesday, December 28. Located in downtown West Jefferson, the gallery is open Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Saturdays, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. For more information, call 336-846-ARTS or click to www.ashecountyarts.org.
Christmas Jam at Murphy’s, Friday
High Country musicians will perform in a Christmas Jam at Murphy’s Restaurant on Friday, December 23, in downtown Boone. Various local bands will play. The cover is $5, and the music starts at 8:00 p.m. For more information, call 828-264-5117.
Chetola Resort’s Festival of Lights, Through January 29
Fifty thousand bulbs will illuminate Chetola Lake during the holiday season and will turn Chetola Resort into a winter wonderland. The Festival of Lights continues through Sunday, January 29. For more information, click to www.chetola.com or call 828-295-5500.
KIDS EVENTS AND OTHER ACTIVITIES
All kinds of holiday events are happening, and Santa might be seen at many of them. Listed below are events for kids and outdoor activities.
Breakfast with Mrs. Claus, Friday
Join Mrs. Claus for a free breakfast at the Buckeye Recreation Center in Beech Mountain and Christmas stories by the fire on Friday, December 23, at 9:00 a.m. Also, last-minute “Letters to Santa” will be accepted. For more information, call 828-38-3003.
Beech Mountain Bonfire & Hayride, December 28
The Beech Mountain Chamber of Commerce sponsors the “Bonfire & Hayride” event on Wednesday, December 28, at 6:00 p.m. Free hayrides leave the Sledding Hill, which is located near the Beech Mountain Chamber. Nearby, a bonfire takes place at the Famous Brick Oven Pizzeria. Enjoy cookies, hot cocoa and cider and caroling amidst the Christmas lights of Beech Mountain. For more information, call 828-387-9283.
CHURCH-HOSTED HOLIDAY EVENTS
Listed below are holiday events hosted by local churches.
Morris Hatton, Saturday
On Saturday, December 24, at 7:00 p.m., Morris Hatton will be the special invited guest musician for the 19th annual Service of Adoration, Communion and Candlelight at Brookside Presbyterian Church in Boone. All are welcome. For more info, call 828-262-5020.
Mount Vernon, Saturday
Mount Vernon Baptist Church invites you to celebrate Christ’s birth on Christmas Eve. The church presents Jingle Jam, a service designed for children and parents, on Saturday, December 24, at 4:00 p.m. Candlelight services follow at 5:30 and 7:00 p.m. Mount Vernon also hosts holiday worship services on Sundays, December 25 and January 1, at 9:00 and 10:30 a.m. Mount Vernon is located at 3505 Bamboo Road. For more information, call 828-266-9700 or click to www.mtvernonchurch.org.
Boone United Methodist Church, Saturday
The Boone United Methodist Church hosts a Christmas Eve service called A Children’s Liturgy at 4:00 p.m. Also, it will host a Candlelight and Communion at 6:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m. with Rev. Dr. Jason Byassee. The Boone United Methodist Church is located at 471 New Market Boulevard in Boone. For more information, click to www.booneumc.org or call 828-264-6090.
Alliance Bible Fellowship, Saturday
The Alliance Bible Fellowship hosts two Christmas Eve services at 5:00 and 7:00 p.m. The church is located at 1035 N.C. 105 Bypass. For more information, click to www.abfboone.org or call 828-264-8312.
The Church of the Holy Cross, Saturday and Sunday
Located in Valle Crucis off of N.C. 194, The Church of the Holy Cross hosts a Children’s Pageant and Holy Eucharist at 5:00 p.m.; a choir concert at 7:30 p.m.; and a Holy Eucharist at 8:00 p.m. All three events take place on Saturday, December 24. The church also hosts a 10:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist on Sunday, December 25.
Rumple Memorial Presbyterian Church, Saturday
The Blowing Rock church on Main Street, Rumple Memorial Presbyterian Church hosts Christmas Eve Candlelight Services at 5:00, 7:00 and 11:00 p.m. and Christmas Eve Communion at 7:00 and 11:00 p.m. For more info, click to www.rumplechurch.org or call 828-295-7675.
First Presbyterian Church of Boone, Saturday and Sunday
The First Presbyterian Church of Boone host a Christmas Eve service at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 24, and Christmas Day worship at 11:00 a.m. on Sunday, December 24. For more information, click to www.firstpresboone.org or call 828-264-3906.
First Baptist Church of Blowing Rock, Sunday
The First Baptist Church of Blowing Rock hosts a Christmas Service at 10:30 a.m. Located at Sunset Drive, the church can be contacted at 828-295-7715.
FaithBridge United Methodist Church, Saturday and Sunday
Located in Blowing Rock on Aho Road, FaithBridge United Methodist Church hosts a Christmas Eve service on Saturday, December 24, from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. and a worship service at 11:00 a.m. on Sunday, December 25. For more information, click to www.faithbridgeumc.org or call 828-295-8333.
St. Luke’s, Saturday and Sunday
St. Luke’s Episcopal Church hosts several events this holiday season including a children’s play at 3:30 p.m., a festive Christmas Holy Eucharist at 4:00 and 9:00 p.m.—all on Saturday, December 24. For Christmas Day, the church, which is located on Council Street in Boone, will host an informal Holy Eucharist at 10:00 a.m. For more info, call 828-264-8943.
St. Elizabeth of the Hill Country, Saturday and Sunday
St. Elizabeth is located on Pilgrams Way in Boone and hosts a variety of services this holiday season. On Christmas Eve, the church hosts family mass at 4:00 p.m., mass in Spanish at 6:00 p.m. and midnight mass at 8:00 p.m. On Sunday, December 25, the church hosts Christmas Mass at 10:00 a.m. For more information, call 828-264-8338.
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