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Dave Spicer has graciously agreed to come speak to those of us whose lives have been touched by Autism Spectrum Disorders, whether it be professionally or personally. Come join us for this tremendous opportunity to get a view of autism from within. If you have any questions, please contact: Carol at carolshgi@hotmail.com or Debra at dgsteinbaugh@msn.com
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Gates open at noon. Competitors and music fans invited for an afternoon and evening of great music & food. Advance tickets $8 at Ashe Chamber of Commerce, 336.846.9550. $10 at the gate. Bring your lawn chairs and quilts. Door prizes throughout the event! Funds raised support scholarships for graduating Ashe County High School seniors.
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Click on www.AsheCountyArmedForces.org Forms on the website include: Biographical form for all veterans, active duty and reservists, with the gold star form for deceased veterans, with a newspaper publication deadline of August 8; entry form for Patriotic Juried Art Exhibition submission date of August 15, form to submit contact information for active duty and reservists with any ties to Ashe County for the Christmas stockings, volunteer opportunities for, contributions of in-kind and financial support forms. Let's show that we are truly the Most Military Friendly State in the United States of America! Call 336.846.1251 or email info@AsheCountyArmedForces.org
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Come support local agriculture and visit 14 farms, including apple and grape orchards and organic vegetable and animal farms. Buy a button in advance for $20, and everyone in your car gets to see all farms both days. Buttons can be purchased at the Saturday Watauga & Ashe Farmers Markets, Earthfare, Bare Essentials, Footsloggers, the Original Mast Store in Valle Crucis, Mast Store in Boone, and Spin a Yarn, Weave A Web in West Jefferson. Volunteer and get into the tour for free! For more information, visit www.brwia.org. Any questions? Call Angie at (828)406-2533.
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Show dates Saturday July 12, July 26th, August 9th and August 23rd. July 12th show has added English and Gaited Classes. Please email for more information triplehfarms@bellsouth.net.
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We have gathered talented people from all over the high country to bring you WORKING, a musical about people and their jobs. July 31, Aug 1 and 2 at 8:00 and Sunday Aug 3 at 2:00. Valborg Theatre on the ASU campus. Trimella Chaney directs this adaptation of the Pultizer Prize winner novel by Stud Terkel. See our webpage for more details. BRCTNC.org
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The Summit will focus attention on emerging sectors in North Carolina’s economy and show their interconnection and relationship to a larger strategic movement called the Creative Economy. The Creative Economy is upon us and many of us aren’t aware of its economic importance. Often people think of artists when they hear the word "creative," however, the Creative Economy embodies more than art; it includes architects, designers, engineers, farmers, hoteliers, entertainers, storytellers, builders, construction workers and umpteen others who emphasize the aesthetic, intellectual and emotional aspects of their product or service, and their customers place a high value on these contributions. These people, their companies and their ideas are critical to our communities -- and they are becoming more relevant to economic development initiatives throughout North Carolina, especially western North Carolina. Panelists will represent new sectors in viticulture, agriculture and farmland preservation, recreation and natural resources, music and film, construction and design, and financing the Creative Economy. North Carolina School of the Arts Chancellor John Mauceri will be the luncheon keynote speaker. Dr. David McGranahan, senior economist with the U.S. Department of Agriculture Resource and Rural Economics Division, will open the Summit with a national overview. Summit sponsors include Appalachian Regional Development Institute, Appalachian State University, AdvantageWest, BioNetwork BioBusiness Center, Blue Ridge Electric Membership Corp., Future Forward Economic Alliance, the High Country Council of Governments, Skyline Membership Corp., and the Western Piedmont Council of Governments. The Appalachian Regional Development Institute (ARDI) is an applied research and public service program of Appalachian State University. Through ARDI, the University makes its resources, faculty and professional staff available to address economic, business, government, and social issues and problems related to regional development. ARDI focuses University resources on issues of regional development with emphasis on the development opportunities and problems of western North Carolina. Its annual leadership summit is one mechanism to fulfill this mission. For more information about the Summit or ARDI, please go to www.ardisummit.com.
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Ranging from gospel to bluegrass, these popular events bring people from all over to listen to the great talent that the High Country has to offer. For further information please contact Fred or any of his helpful staff at 387-4838.
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Wednesday, July 2 Zionville/Mabel/Silverstone (NW-2 & NW-2/A*) Meet @ 9:00 a.m. at Zionville Baptist Church Rating 2.5 & 1.5* 9.9 miles & 15 miles* Tuesday, July 8 Valle Crucis/Dutch Creek (VC-8) Meet @ 9:00 a.m. at Valle Crucis Community Park Rating 2.5 9.0 miles Thursday,July 10 Bamboo/George Hayes/Friendship Church (BA-3) Meet @ 9:00 a.m. at Samaritan's Purse Parking lot Rating 2.5 7.0 miles Saturday, July 12 Bethel/Mountaindale/Beaverdam (NW-3 & NW-3A*) Meet at 9:00 a.m. at Bethel Community Park (Rush Branch Road) Rating 3.0 & 1.0* 14.0 miles & 11.0* miles Monday, July 14 Todd/Big Hill/Grassy Island (T-2 & T-2A*) Meet @ 9:00 a.m. at Green Valley Community Park Rating 2.5 & 1.5* 9 miles & 5.5 miles* Wednesday, July 16 Sugar Grove/Silverstone/Amantha (NW-1 & NW-1A*) Meet @ 9:00 a.m. at Old Cove Creek Elementary School Rating 2.0 & 1.5* 9.1 miles & 15 miles* Saturday, July 19 Brownwood/Hardin/US 421 (T-3) Meet @ 9:00 a.m. at Riverside General Store Rating 3.5 12.3 miles Tuesday, July 22 Watauga River Round Trip (VC-3) Meet @ 9:00 a.m. at Valle Crucis Community PArk Rating 1.0 11.0 miles Friday, July 25 South Fork New River Encounters (BA-1 & BA-1/A*) Meet @ 9:00 a.m. at US 421 Food Lion Parking lot Rating 3.0* & 1.5* 11.0 miles & 9.0 miles* Saturday, July 26 Stony Fork Loop Meet @ 9:00 a.m. at Stony Fork Baptist Church parking lot Rating 3.5 8.9 miles Monday, July 28 Bamboo/George Hayes/Friendship Church (BA-3) Meet @ 9:00 a.m. at Samaritan's Purse parking lot Rating 2.5 7.0 miles Thursday, July 31 Todd/Fleetwood Round Trip (T-1) Meet @ 9:00 a.m. at South Fork Baptist Church parking lot Rating 1.0 20.4 miles
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July 5th Saturday 6:30 pm Escaper from Affulenza A review of ways to get out of the consumer trap. The New River Earth Institute presents Visions: Environmental Impact and You-A summer film series helping protect the Earth. Showing at New River State Park’s Hwy 221 Visitor Center. Meet at the Visitor Center at 6:30 pm. July 12th Saturday 6:30 pm The Future of Food Hybrids to Genetic Modifications, how we are tampering with life on this planet. The New River Earth Institute presents Visions: Environmental Impact and You-A summer film series helping protect the Earth. Showing at New River State Park’s Hwy 221 Visitor Center. Meet at the Visitor Center at 6:30 pm . July 19th Saturday 6:30 pm An Inconvenient Truth Al Gore’s theory of global warming. The New River Earth Institute presents Visions: Environmental Impact and You-A summer film series helping protect the Earth. Showing at New River State Park’s Hwy 221 Visitor Center. Meet at the Visitor Center at 6:30 pm. July 26th Saturday 6:30 pm Who Killed the Electric Car The ultimate electric car was built and subsequently destroyed. The New River Earth Institute presents Visions: Environmental Impact and You-A summer film series helping protect the Earth. Showing at New River State Park’s Hwy 221 Visitor Center. Meet at the Visitor Center at 6:30 pm . July 26th Saturday 6:30 pm Who Killed the Electric Car The ultimate electric car was built and subsequently destroyed. The New River Earth Institute presents Visions: Environmental Impact and You-A summer film series helping protect the Earth. Showing at New River State Park’s Hwy 221 Visitor Center. Meet at the Visitor Center at 6:30 pm . Gerry Tygielski, President of New River Earth Institute, will be the presenter.
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Ride to help our veterans in need $20.00 per person donation includes 150 mile ride, BBQ, auction and live band. This will be the best ride yet~ so come out and support our VETS! Sign up at 9 leave post at 10am.
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Art in the Park in Blowing Rock, North Carolina begins its 46th year, on May 17th! This award-winning series features the works of juried artisans from all over the Eastern U.S. in metal, fiber, watercolor and oil painting, wood, photography, basketry, jewelry, clay, glass and more. The Chamber of Commerce provides free shuttles throughout the day. Just park your car at Tanger Outlet Center or the Food Lion Grocery on Highway 321 bypass, and hop on the shuttle which will bring you right into downtown Blowing Rock. The show is located at the American Legion Grounds just behind Memorial Park and admission is FREE. Show hours are 10 am til 5 pm. Dates for this year’s shows are: May 17, June 14, July 19, August 16, September 13 & October 4.
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Every Saturday 9am-2pm. Meet in the trailhead parking lot at 9am. Bring work gloves and Cover toed shoes (no sandals or flip flops will be allowed when working on the trail). Please be sure to bring any water and or snacks you will need while working.
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At least 5 aid stations. 7 hour time limit. Pottery cup or Nathan Quickdraw for entrants. Patagonia Long Sleeve finishers shirts. Prizes top 3 M &F under 40 and 40+. Post race meal. $50.00 before 9/1/08, $65.00 after. Register at http://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?EVENT_ID=1512090&CHECKSSO=0 For more information: www.ncnr.org/nrt50k.html or contact race director Annette Bednosky: annettebednosky@gmail.com, 336-620-2986
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Camp UREC will run on ASU's campus through the months of June & July!! Come climbing on the climbing wall and swim in the pool while playing crazy games with trained Counselors who are all ASU Students!! The Camp runs Monday - Friday from 8am - 5pm. For more information, please visit our website! www.urec.appstate.edu
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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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When:Every Friday Night Time:7:00pm-10:00pm Admission:Free Location:2425 Silas Creek Rd.; Lansing, NC. 28643 Info:Dawg or Rita Wood-336-384-2382.
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