HIDECLAYTON...CLARKESVILLE...TOCCOA...
HARTWELL...ELBERTON...NEWLAND...SPRUCE PINE...CHEROKEE...
WAYNESVILLE...ASHEVILLE...SYLVA...FRANKLIN...BREVARD...
HENDERSONVILLE...GREENVILLE...ANDERSON...ABBEVILLE
1027 AM EDT THU MAY 15 2008
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SHOWERS WILL BE SPREADING ACROSS NORTH GEORGIA AND REACH THE
WESTERN CAROLINAS DURING THE EARLY AFTERNOON. THE SHOWERS WILL
MOVE EAST NORTHEAST AT 25 TO 30 MPH CONTINUING OVER THE FOOTHILLS
AND PIEDMONT DURING THE AFTERNOON. RAINFALL AMOUNTS WILL
GENERALLY BE LESS THAN A QUARTER OF AN INCH THROUGH MID AFTERNOON.
HIDE Consumer and Family Advisory Committee Meeting
The Smoky Mountain Center Northern Region’s Consumer and Family Advisory Committee will meet on Tuesday, May 27th, at 6:00 p.m. in the Northern Region Smoky Mountain Center’s offices in Building 400 of Oak Summit Office Park, 895 State Farm Rd, Boone, North Carolina 28607.
The public is invited to attend.
HIDEThe Smoky Mountain Center Northern Region’s Consumer and Family Advisory Committee will meet on Tuesday, May 27th, at 6:00 p.m. in the Northern Region Smoky Mountain Center’s offices in Building 400 of Oak Summit Office Park, 895 State Farm Rd, Boone, North Carolina 28607.
The public is invited to attend.
HIDE Learn abaout Living with Mental Illness Saturday May 17, 2008 at the Watauga Library
As part of Mental Health Awareness Month, the High Country affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness is hosting a presentation at the Watauga Library at 1 pm on Saturday May 17th. Individuals diagnosed with a serious mental illness will be the featured speakers and will discuss the impact that having a mental illness has had on their lives. There will also be a video that will look at various aspects of mental illness including Dark Days, Acceptance, Treatment, Coping Strategies, and Successes, Hopes and Dreams.
HIDEThe program is interactive and will last for approximately 90 minutes. There will be time for questions. One out of four families has a member with a diagnosis of mental illness. This presentation is an opportunity for family members to learn more about what this is like for their loved ones and what they can to to support them.
HIDE Ashe County Free Medical Clinic Golf Tournament
Golf Tournament benefitting Ashe County Free Medical Clinic at Jefferson Landing in Jefferson on Thursday, May 15.
HIDELunch 12:00, Tee Time 1:30. Captain's Choice, Putting Challenge & Mulligans available. Grand prize Chevrolet Cobalt from West Jefferson Chevrolet. Over 50 prizes, including golf with carts at Jefferson Landing and Mountain Aire, $100 Lowes Hardware card, and many more. Entry form available at www.ACFMC.org. The Clinic mission is to meet the health and wellness needs of the medically uninsured who live or work in Ashe County. Donations accepted from non-golfers also! Call 336-846-4649 for more information.
HIDE WOMEN AT WORK
The next organizational meeting for Avery County Habitat for Humanity's "Women Build" program is on Thursday, May 29 at 6:00 pm in the Guy-Braswell Annex of Avery County Morrison Library in Newland. No experience necessary!
HIDEThe Women Build program trains women to make a difference by building homes and communities. More than 1,200 homes have been built by women crews around the world since the program began in 1998. Each year hundreds more homes are added as affiliates, donors and sponsors discover the impact of women volunteers and their resources.
Women Build has a variety of ways for you to get involved--all of it hands-on and designed to help you learn and work! No experience is necessary!
For more information, contact the Avery County Habitat for Humanity at 828-733-1909.
HIDE Trail Work Day
Ever wondered what it takes to build a hiking trail? Well here is a great way to learn and get your hands dirty helping to build a hiking trial that will be here forever. Elk Knob is currently building a hiking trail to the summit and needs your help. No experience is needed. Rangers will be there to work with you and to answer any questions. Activities could include any of the following...clearing brush and topsoil in trail path, creating tread, building rock wall, graveling tread, and more.
HIDEEvery 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.
HIDE Luncheon Program explores the colorful 'Senator Sam'
On May 21 you can enjoy a fine topic, a fine lunch and a fine speaker!
HIDEThe Appalachian Pathways Luncheon Series turns to politics with a May 21 luncheon program presented by Appalachian State history professor Karl Campbell. Dr. Campbell recently wrote the biography, “Sam Ervin, Last of the Founding Fathers," about North Carolina’s colorful and contradictory Senator Sam Ervin. He believes Ervin’s career is important to remember, and his stories will inspire you to reconsider some of the most significant events of recent American history. This biography has been widely applauded, and has received the North Caroliniana Book Award for 2007.
Campbell is a thorough researcher and an entertaining speaker. This engaging and informative luncheon meets 12:00-1:30 at the Broyhill Inn and Conference Center. The program cost is $19, and will include multiple entree selections from the Broyhill luncheon buffet, as well as salads, drinks, and choice of desserts. The registration deadline is May 14. Register online at www.pathways.appstate.edu, or call 828-262-2530 for additional information.
HIDE New River State Park Programs
May programs for New River State Park
HIDEFrom Fields to Forests
Saturday May 3rd
1:00 p.m. 221 Visitors Center
Join a Ranger at the 221 Access Visitor Center for a 1.5 mile hike to discuss forest succession and signs of early settlers in this area. Bring water and wear sturdy shoes (983)
Wildflower Hike
Sunday May 4
2:00 p.m. Wagoner Access
Join a park ranger for a hike to see and learn about the flowers of Spring. Hike is about 1-mile and will last approximately 45 minutes. Meet at the Ranger Office at the Wagoner Road Access at 2:00 pm for this informative hike. (812)
Aquatic Sampling
Saturday May 10, 2008
2:00 pm Wagoner Access
Join a park ranger at the Wagoner Access office at 2:00 PM to sample the underwater life of the New River. Come prepared to get in a shallow portion of the river. Footwear should be appropriate to wear in the water. Sunscreen plus a hat is a good idea. Program will last approximately 1 hour. (982)
Nonnative, Invasive Plants
Saturday May 17th
1:00 pm 221 Visitors Center
Nonnative, invasive plants may invade native landscapes and ecological habitats, causing harm to native plant and animal species. Learn to identify these plants and find out some control methods used to limit their spread. 1 hour slide presentation. (812)
Ecological Footprints
Saturday May 31, 2008
1:00 p.m. 221 Visitors Center
Join a park ranger to explore the effect you have on Planet Earth. We will discuss what an individual consumes and discards in an average lifetime and what this means for the world's population. Discussion will include ways to reduce you individual impact on the Earth. Meet at 1:00 PM at the New River Visitor Center. Program will last approximately 45 minutes. (982)
All programs are open to the public and free of charge. Please contact the park office for further information or directions to the park. 336-982-2587
HIDE Pretty in Pink presents Forever Blue Fashion Show
Tuesday, June 3, 2008
12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m.
The Eseeola Lodge
$30.00 per ticket (call 737-7622)
HIDECharles A. Cannon, Jr. Memorial Hospital and Tanner Factory Store are joining forces to kick off our fight against cancer with a luncheon and fashion show at The Eseeola Lodge on Tuesday, June 3, 2008. Proceeds from this luncheon will be contributed to the Avery County Cancer Resource Center, located at Cannon Memorial Hospital. Please join us for lunch and a fashion show.
HIDE Meet Local Moms
As part of The Mommies Network, HighCountryMommies.com is a FREE community for moms in Ashe, Avery,and Watauga Counties. We realize that all moms need local support -- and who can't use another friend? HighCountryMommies.com offers a simple way to connect with local moms for friendship, support and fun. Members meet on our forums to share information on everything from where to get the best haircut to tips on transitioning to a "big kid" bed. Each month, we also offer many face-to-face events for our members, their children and their families. Register today and join us!
HIDEHighCountryMommies.com prides themselves on giving back to the community by doing charitable events. Come on over an join us for local playdates, & great conversations.
Join Now...
www.highcountrymommies.com
www.themommiesnetwork.com
HIDE Third Annual "Voices of Hope" Dinner, Silent Auction and Rummage Sale Needs Your Support
May is National Mental Health Awareness Month. NAMI High Country is hosting the Third Annual "Voices of Hope" Dinner, Silent Auction and Rummage Sale on Saturday May 31st at 6 pm at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 381 E. King Street. We are looking for donations of silent auction and rummage sale items.
HIDECheck out your closets, your basement and/or your attic for items that will make this event a success. Monetary donations are also welcome. Call Francine Barr at 828 262-4645 x 20 or email barrm@newriver.org for pickup of items. And don't forget to mark your calendar and join us for fun event. Musical entertainment and complimentary chair massages provided.
HIDE Watauga County Provider Fair--Hosted by Smoky Mountain Center
Would you like to know about services in the area, or the providers that are available in your community for mental health, developmental disability or substance abuse services?
HIDEDo you need to know how to get mental health, developmental disability or substance abuse services for yourself or a family member?
Would you like to hear about peer and family support opportunities in your community?
Drop In and Join Us For the
WATAUGA COUNTY PROVIDER FAIR
11:00am-2:00pm
April 11, 2008
Boone Mall
1180 Blowing Rock Road
Boone, NC 28607
for more information call Suzie Long at 828-263-5635
HIDE Race the Cubby Bear 5k
The Cubby Bear 5k is for runners and walkers of all ages. Registration begins at 7:00 a.m. with the race starting at 8:00 am. The entry fee is $15 and includes a t-shirt. A water station will be available midway through the course and refreshments will be provided at the end of the race. Proceeds from this event will benefit Cannon Memorial Hospital’s Habitat House Fund.
HIDESaturday, May 31, 2008
Camp Yonahnoka on the property of the Eseeola Lodge
For more information, call (828) 737-7572 or (828) 737-7538. For more information about Cannon Memorial Hospital, visit www.apprhs.org.
HIDE Beech Mountain Guided Hikes
Ten guided hikes are scheduled on Beech Mountain for 2008 - at least one each month beginning in April, with the last one in October.
HIDEAll hikes are free. For more information call Peggy or Mike at the Beech Mountain Chamber of Commerce at 387-9283.
HIDE A Cool 5
A new running event for the High Country, A Cool 5 will debut this year on June 7th on Beech Mountain.
HIDEThe proceeds from this year's event will go toward the building of a new children's playground at the Buckeye Recreation Center on Beech Mountain. For more information, please call Peggy or Mike at the Beech Mountain Chamber of Commerce at 387-9283.
HIDE New River Trail 50k run
10/11/08, 8am Fries, VA
This 50k (31.1 miles) ultramarathon is completely on the New River Trail. 100% dirt, flat, FAST.This is a "green" event with all proceeds going to The National Committee for the New River.Registration information below.
HIDEAt 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
HIDE ASU Math Camp
Math Camp is back this summer for the 11th straight year!
HIDEThe Department of Mathematical Sciences will sponsor Math Camp July 7-10 for rising 6th through 12th graders. The camps will meet from 6-9 p.m. and the fee is $120. This is the 11th year that this popular summer enrichment camp has been offered. This camp is designed to actively engage students in mathematics. Students who love math, fear math, hate math, excel at math and/or need help with math, are all welcome and encouraged to attend. In addition, 10 math camp participants will be invited to participate in an Extended Math Camp from 1-5 p.m. during Math Camp week. Math Camp is directed Dr. Anita Kitchens, a professor in the Department of Mathematics and author of the book, “Defeating Math Anxiety.”
Register online at www.camps.appstate.edu. For additional information about Math Camp, contact Dr. Anita Kitchens at kitchnsan@appstate.edu or call (828) 264-0181. For additional information about Extended Math Camp, contact Dr. Doug Jones at jonesd@appstate.edu or call (828) 262-2862.
HIDE High Country Kids' Triathlon
Start training now for the 2nd annual High Country Kids' Triathlon to be held on the Greenway and in the Parks and Rec Pool on May 24th at 10am.
HIDEThree age groups:
8&under: swim 100m, bike 1mi, run 0.5mi
9-12: swim 200m, bike 3mi, run 1mi
13-18: swim 300m, bike 4mi, run 1.5mi
Registration fee is $20 before May 10th, and $25 after. Online registration at www.active.com For more info, contact Paula Domermuth at 828-262-3788.
HIDE Summer Fun for Youth!!
Camp UREC is pleased to announce a day youth Camp for rising 1st to rising 8th graders for the High Country!!
HIDECamp 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
HIDE Western North Carolina Renewable Energy Initiative - 2008 Workshop Schedule
Western North Carolina Renewable Energy Initiative
2008 Workshop Schedule
Please consider attending one of our upcoming workshops. We have an outstanding collection of workshops put together, all of which are being taught by our nation’s leading experts. Anyone interested in energy issues should attend these workshops, including: homeowners, home builders/designers, farmers, business owners, policymakers, students, and utility officials. To register or get additional information please go to our website: www.wind.appstate.edu or call 828-262-7333. Thanks.
HIDE4/5-6 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
HIDE Recycle your yogurt containers
Recycle your yogurt containers to benefit the Children's Playhouse
HIDERecycle your Stoneyfield Farms, Dannon and Brown Cow yogurt containers and benefit the Children’s Playhouse. Bring your clean 6oz and 32oz containers to the Boone Earthfare, Lowe’s Foods, Harris Teeter or the Children’s Playhouse in order to participate. For more information contact the Children’s Playhouse at 828-263-0011.
HIDE Pet Adoptions
High Country Friends For Life holds adoptions for homeless animals every Saturday at Lowes Home Improvement in Boone.
HIDEAdoptions are held from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM weather permitting. Adoptions are also held at the Boone Mall on Wednesdays. Please call 828-297-6688 for more information.
HIDE Ashe Humane Adoptions
The Ashe County Humane Society has animals available for adoptions every Saturday.
HIDEThe hours for adoptions are 10-3. We are located directly in front of the Ashe National Guard Armory on Old Hwy 16 in Jefferson.
HIDE Avery County Habitat for Humanity
A general plea for volunteer help
HIDEFor thirty years and over 225,000 houses, Habitat for Humanity has been at work building homes and lives, including right here in Avery County!
We began our local Habitat for Humanity affiliate in 1991 and are currently building our 24th home in Avery County!
Join us by volunteering for our construction team, the office staff, or to help in the ReStore in downtown Newland, all according to your schedule!
Call us for more information at
(828)733-1909
HIDE Avery County ReStore
A general plea for volunteers and donations at
Avery County Habitat for Humanity's ReStore
HIDEHelp us build homes and change lives in Avery County by donating or volunteering at Habitat for Humanity's ReStore.
We will re-cycle, re-finish, and re-purpose your furniture, appliances, and building supplies at the ReStore in downtown Newland.
We'll pick up your tax deductible donations free of charge because the proceeds from their sale will make a difference today in our community!
Call us at the Restore to schedule a free pick-up or volunteer at
(828) 733-2025
HIDE Phipps Farm Friday Night Jam
Live-Venue, Old Time and Bluegrass mountain music. All music levels welcome, dancers too.
HIDEWhen: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.
HIDE Break the Chain and stop the pain
ACADA (Avery Citizens Against Domestic
Abuse)
HIDEFree services provided to victim's affected by Domestic Abuse and Sexual Assault. Provide 24 hour crisis line, Local Resources, Support Group Meetings, Court Advocacy, Education, Volunteer Training, KADA Kids programs in every school in county, Emergency Shelter. Free brochures in office.
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If you need help or just need to talk or get information to unanswered questions call 828-733-3512 Monday-Friday 9:00AM-5:00PM. CALL 828-733-3512 24 Hours a day with trained personnel to answer any questions you may have. All information given will remain confidential.
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Susie Smith-Director
Debbie Case-Client Advocate/Volunteer Coorinator
Tiffany English-Shelter Manager
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