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Activities will include: food, live music, door prizes, cake walk, face painting, health assessments, WAMY Community Action yard sale, gift basket raffle, information booths from local service agencies and much more! Join us at the historic Old Cranberry High School on Hwy. 19E in Elk Park, NC on Sat. March 27th from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. For additional information, please contact Bobbie Willard at (828)737-0057.
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The meeting will be held at the B.H. Corpening Forestry Training Facility in Crossnore. The physical address is 6065 Linville Falls Highway 221 Crossnore, NC. The Cost is $12.00 per person which includes lunch and informational handouts. To register please email jerry_moody@ncsu.edu or meghan_baker@ncsu.edu or call the Avery County Cooperative Extension Center at 828-733-8270 or the Watauga County Cooperative Extension Center at 828-264-3061.
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The Foothills Region of CNPA meets monthly at Studio 102, located at 102 Main St. NW, Lenoir on the 4th Sunday afternoon of the month from 2:30PM - 4:30PM. Our monthly outings a generally the 2nd Saturday of the month. Our outings and meetings are for fun and education. Check CNPA's website [www.cnpa.org] for "REGIONS", "FORUMS", "CALENDAR", and "GALLERIES" details. A calendar of our events may be found under Foothills Region. Contact Bob Phipps [rphipps@bellsouth.net] for further details. We cover Mitchell, Avery, Watauga,Ashe, Alleghaney, Wilkes, Caldwell, Burke, Alexander, Catawba counties.
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Diabetes Health Fair, Saturday, March 27, 2010 9:00AM - 3:00PM, Boone Mall, hosted by CCCTI Nursing I students. Public invited.
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Plan to join us for our 4th Annual Relay for Life Spring Thaw 5K Run/Walk Saturday, April 10th, 8:30 am, at Greenway Trail, Boone, NC. Entry fee is $15 prior to April 1; after April 1st, it is $20. Bring the whole family! The family rate is $40 and $45 after the April 1 deadline. All pre-registered entries are guaranteed a t-shirt; race day entries will be first come and as available. Race day registration and packet pick up will begin at 7:30 am at the Clawson-Burnley Park picnic shelters (across from the National Guard Armory, just below the Watauga County Swimming Pool Complex). Cash awards will be given to the overall winner (Male and Female), overall masters (40+) winner (Male and Female), and prizes will be awarded to overall age group winners - top 3 male and female. Relay for Life team, Jerry's Intimidators (in memory of Jerry Younce), is sponsoring the 5K run. All proceeds from this race will directly benefit the Watauga County American Cancer Society's Relay for Life. For more information and to obtain a registration form, you may call Paula Ward 828-297-4876 or Becky Younce 828-264-9583 or visit our website www.appstate.edu/~wardpy.
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March 6th 2010 Saturday 2:00 pm Black Bears Join a Park Ranger to learn about this often feared creature. Black bears can be found throughout a large portion of NC. They often make the news when they pass through a populated area. This program will separate the facts and myths about black bears. Meet at the Visitor Center auditorium at 2:00 pm March 13th 2010 Saturday 2:00pm Animal Tracks Come by the Visitor Center at 221 Access to learn about signs left behind from the New River wildlife. March 14th 2010 Sunday 2:00 pm Animals of the New River Bring the family to New River State Park’s 221 Access Area to learn about some of the animals of the New River. We will be looking at skins and skulls and have a craft project for the kids to take home. March 20, 2010 Saturday 6:30 pm Woodcock Watch Experience the moonlit evening while watching one of the most romantic courtship displays in the bird world, performed by one of its’ geekiest members. Slide presentation at Visitor Center of New River State Park’s US Hwy 221 Access, then a short drive to the viewing area. Wear warm clothing and shoes for a short level trail and bring a flash light. (812) March 28, 2010 Sunday 2:00 pm Bird Feeder Program Join a Park Ranger at the Hwy 221 Access Visitor Center to learn the basics of feeding the bird in winter. All programs are open to the public and are free of charge. Please contact the park office for information about these programs, or for directions. (336) 982-2587
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The Humane Society of Wilkes offers a low cost Spay/Neuter Clinic through the SNIP Regional Spay/Neuter Clinic in Hickory NC. Your pet will be transported from the Wilkes County Animal Control location to the clinic, have their surgery, be monitored overnight and returned the next day. Pre-registration is required. Registration is held every Tuesday from 6:00 - 7:00 pm at the Wilkes County Regional Library. Payment for services is due at registration. Please call 336-984-0227 if you have questions.
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The Foothills Region of the Carolinas' Nature Photographers Association invites you to join them at Studio 102, at 102 Main St. NW, Lenoir on the 4th Sunday of each month from 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM for education and ideas exchange. Check out the CNPA website [www.cnpa.org] Foothills Region for contact info. Review the Gallery and Forums. If this looks like you type of photo group come join us. Bob Phipps Foothills Region co-coordinator
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These prom dresses will be distributed by Christina Welch a teacher at Mabel School and founder of Pioneer Prom Boutique. This will enable any young lady the opportunity to go to prom who cannot afford to buy a dress.
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The camp fee of $195 is good for anyone registering before March 12. Read more and register at www.pathways.appstate.edu This year, Camp Invention will feature a new curriculum called Innovate, which includes these activities: Power’d™ It’s alive! In a secret lab, build your own motorized creature and learn about alternative sources of energy while helping a mysterious scientist harness the power of nature. Hatched™ The Hatched online virtual world is disappearing! Help save the avatars by creating, marketing, and selling goods in this extraordinary marketplace. SMA rt: Science, Math & Art™ What do soap bubbles, honeycombs, and lightning bolts all have in common? Explore their surprising connections in the Pattern Kingdom. I Can Invent III™ Take apart a broken machine and see what’s inside. Younger children will create fantasy inventions, while older groups will work on a team Rube Goldberg challenge that creates a “mini-explosion.” Global Games™ Explore cultures from around the world by discovering the link between ancient games and those we play today. Then add your own twist and get ready to play!
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The 13th Annual Catawba Valley Hamfest is sponsored by the Western Piedmont Amateur Radio Club. Amateur radio, often called ham radio, is both a hobby and a service in which participants, called "hams," use various types of radio communications equipment to communicate with other radio amateurs for public services, recreation and self-training. Amateur Radio Operators around the world provide Emergency Communications for many disaster events Including the Haiti Earthquake, and the Blizzard of 2010. When telephone and power outages happen Ham operators provide communications in and out of disaster zones. When 911 services fail Ham operators standby for emergency traffic. Todays modern Amateur Radio Operator or Ham, uses many devices to get the message out. Ham operators were wireless before wireless was cool tracing its roots to the late 1800's and early 1900's. The Catawba Valley Hamfest and Computer Show will be free to students under 12, Tickets are $4 in advance and $5 at the Door. All proceeds are to cover cost of fairgrounds. Dealers from around the nation will display computers, amateur radio equipment, as well as police and fire communications equipment.
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The study involves one, 2 hour long visit to the ASU Institute for Health and Human services. During the visit, participants will complete several questionnaires about their thoughts, feelings, and general health, as well as assessments of verbal and thinking abilities. For more information about the study, call 828-262-7017; press 2 to leave a message if there is no answer, and we will return your call as soon as possible. Alternatively, you may email Brittany Nelson at brittany7997@gmail.com.
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The meetings will give information about Classical education and the college model schedule; two important aspects of the education at Grace Academy that make it unique. There will be an opportunity to visit with teachers in the classrooms and look at curriculum. For more information call 773-7830 or visit our website at graceacademyboone.com
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The Hearts of Hospitality House Ball scheduled for Saturday, February 6th has been rescheduled for for Friday, May 14 at the Broyhill Inn due to weather conditions. If you would like to purchase a ticket, please contact Rose Bridgeman at 828.264.2733. If you purchased a ticket for tomorrow's event and cannot attend in May, refunds are available by calling Rose.
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Please call 828-262-1628 for more information.
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The Ashe County Library Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program provides free Income tax assistance and electronic filing to persons making less than $49,000 last year with simple tax returns. Open Wed, Thurs from 10-3 and Sat from 9-12. Please call to schedule an appointment. 336.877.0100 Tax assistance is provided by IRS Certified Volunteers. Return preparation generally requires an hour. Walk-ins will be accomodated if preparers are available, but appointments are encouraged. This program is sponsored by the IRS, Friends of the Ashe County Public Library and Carolina West Wireless.
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"PLEASE HELP US FIND A CURE FOR LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA On April 24, 2010 two students of Appalachian State University will run the Country Music Marathon in Nashville, TN. They are doing this race to help raise money for research to help find a CURE for Leukemia and Lymphoma. If you would like to contribute to their cause please visit: http://pages.teamintraining.org/nc/cmc10/dallworthy Thank you for helping us find a CURE!" Dee and Justin
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Come In, Get Down and Let The Kids Monkey Around At Monkey Joe's Special Needs Night from 6:15-7:15 pm every fourth Wednesday of the month. Special Needs children and their families are invited to come in at no charge, so swing by any of the four stores in University, Lake Norman, Pineville or Matthews.
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HIGH COUNTRY NAMI CONNECTIONS RECOVERY SUPPORT GROUP FOR ADULTS WITH MENTAL ILLNESS REGARDLESS OF THEIR DIAGNOSIS. EVERY GROP IS OFFERED FREE OF CHARGE AND MEETS WEEKLY FOR 90 MINUTES. ALL ARE LED BY TRAINED INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE ALSO IN RECOVERY- PEPLE WHO UNDERSTAND THE CHALLENGES WE FACE. NAMI CONNECTIONS GROPS OFFER A FLEXIBLE AND CAUAL ENVIRONMENT WITHOUT AN EDUCATIONAL FORMATE, AND NO REGISTRATION OR ENROLLMENT OBLIGATION IS REQUIRED.
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Kappa Delta's pancake dinner is one of the largest philanthropy events on Appalachian's campus. Each year we raise over $7,000, and this year we want to make it $10,000. We always have a great response on campus, and we want a better on in the community. %80 of the proceeds we make will go to the Watauga Children's Council, and the remaining %20 will go to Prevent Child Abuse America. For $5, everyone will get all-you-can-eat pancakes, a drink and refills, and their choice of pancake toppings. There will be a DJ and a raffle. Please come out and support Prevent Child Abuse America!
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