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Short stacks, tall stacks, fruit waffles etc. Come on out and support the center. Free books too! Parking off Railroad Grade Road, Highway 221 S in Fleetwood. The center needs your support!!!!!!
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The motorcycle charity ride begins at Boone Mall in Watuaga County, covers the scenic byways into beautiful Yancey County. Registration starts at 10 am and first bike out at 11 am. Preregistration $20 per bike, Day of event $20 single riders, $25 doubles. ALL MONIES RAISED WILL GO BACK INTO LOCAL COMMUNITIES BY ASSISTING LOW-INCOME, ELDERLY AND DISABLED CLIENTS OF WAMY'S FOUR COUNTY SERVICE AREA. FOOD AND DOOR PRIZES !!! ALL BIKERS WELCOME!!
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Join Dr. Ray Russell for a look back at big winter snowfalls, and a look forward at what to expect from winter this year. This luncheon program at the Broyhill Inn will be held on October 23, and the registration deadline is October 17. In November, travel to China without ever leaving Boone. Appalachian University librarians have beautiful pictures and some amazing stories to share from their spring trip to visit libraries in Shanghai, Beijing, and Xi’an, China. The Office of Conferences and Institutes at Appalachian State University is the sponsor of this community luncheon series. Complete information is available at www.pathways.appstate.edu, or you may call (828) 262-2530.
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The concert will be held on Nov. 15 at 7:30 p.m. at the West Jefferson United Methodist Church. The concert is sponsored by WKSK Radio, 580 AM. Tickets are $15 and are on sale at the Ashe County Library and Bluemoon Guitars and Music Store in West Jefferson. For more information, contact the library at 336-846-2041.
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October 11th Boone Mall The High Country Fourth Annual Toy Run charity event is excited to share the latest auction item with the public. ASU coach Jerry Moore has donated a 3 time National Champion signed football and signed helmet for auction, and anyone can bid! The event is on Saturday, October 11th in the Boone Mall front parking lot off US 321. Many other silent auction items will be available including tools, local art, gift cards, and household items. Silent Auction will end at 2:45 and items can be picked up at 3:00. The event is a motorcycle ride leaving the mall at 11:45am and returning about 1:00pm. Door prizes, a silent auction, and BBQ lunch will follow the ride. Event registration is from 9:00 to 11:30am and costs $20 which includes an event T-shirt, BBQ, and a door prize ticket. Non-riders are also encouraged to attend and participate in the event. Registration is not required for the silent auction although the money raised is to provide clothing, winter gear, shoes, and toys for hundreds of less fortunate children in the high country during Christmas. Contact info for the event is beckyandkris@bellsouth.net or 828-265-0950.
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Date: Saturday, October 18, 2008 Time: 7:00am-11:00am Where: Ashe Services for Aging (off of Ray Taylor Road in West Jefferson) Tickets: $7.50 per person, $5.00 Children 4-12, Free for children 3 & under. To purchase tickets or for more information call Amanda Calloway at 336-246-2461.
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5k run/walk held Oct.25th Start time at 10:00 A.M. at Piney Creek Elementry School. contact information Daryl Simpson. {h}1-336-359-8327 {w]1-336-363-3000
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FREE CLASS! FREE CLASS!! FREE CLASS!!! Freeclassnow.com, uSite has launched a campaign to teach 10,000 people in the next 100 days to build websites. Increase your marketability today. Classes are free to the general public until December 31, 2008. The goal of this program is to educate people about the internet and how it can be used to empower them and their organization. A $795 value is free on a first come first serve basis. Register at www.freeclassnow.com. That is www.freeclassnow.com
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OSHA & HIPAA Seminar "The Times They Are A Changing" October 24, 2008 8 am - 4:30 pm Watauga Medical Center Auditorium RSVP to Deb Tabor by calling 828-262-9125.
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This event promises to be a fun-filled evening during which community members and businesses match wits and trivia knowledge.Each $20 includes:trivia registration, pizza, beverages and snacks. Cash bar (beer & wine)and raffles will be available. Reception at 6pm, trivia begins at 7pm. Come on out to celebrate National Caregiver Month and show your support for local family caregivers while enjoying an evening of fun! Call Brenda at 265-5434x 128 to reserve your spot.
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Plan to join us Saturday, October 25, 2008 8:30 am - Greenway Trail in Boone to run or walk in the Relay for Life 5K Run/Walk - packet pick-up and race day registration will begin at 7:30am and will end at 8:15am. Cash awards will be given to Overall M/F and to Overall Masters (40+) M/F and prizes will be awarded to top 3 males/3 females in each age group - 14 and under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+. $15 pre-registration postmarked prior to Oct. 15 after Oct. 15 $20, family rate is available. All pre-registered participants will receive a t-shirt, race day entries will be first come and as available. Contact Becky Younce 264-9583 or Paula Ward 297-4876, wardpy@appstate.edu or go to http://www.appstate.edu/~wardpy for registration information.
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The first in the series of three free workshops begins on October 28th, with successive workshops on November 11th and December 2nd. All workshops are held from 6-9 pm in the Appalachian Enterprise Center located next to the Watauga County Human Services Center at the corner of King Street and Poplar Grove Connector. The workshops are offered as a series…not as individual classes. The deadline to register is Friday, October 24th. For detailed information, go to www.ardi.appstate.edu and click on Start Your Own Business Workshop Series. Participants will assess their interests and skills as well as discuss the pros and cons of entrepreneurship and self-employment. In addition, participants will work in groups to discuss business ideas and review business needs in the community. The second and third workshops build upon each other to begin the process of turning an idea into an actual business by working on the elements of a business plan. During the 3rd workshop, the participants will be paired with a mentor, an established business person or consultant who will provide first-hand information and real-world advice. These mentors have volunteered their time and expertise. This is the ninth workshop series offered to aspiring entrepreneurs in the region. Its tremendous success proves that entrepreneurs are both prevalent in the High Country and are willing to take a chance when they find a supportive community. There is no charge to participate in any of the workshops. Support does not stop with the end of the workshops. It is vital for the success of the program that all involved – from the aspiring entrepreneurs, successful business people in the community, mentors, service-providers, government officials and interested citizens – stay involved to create a supportive environment for entrepreneur and small business creation through the High Country Business Network. All workshop registrants will receive notices of upcoming HCBN events and notices will be placed in regional media. If you or someone you know would like to participate in these workshops, go to www.ardi.appstate.edu. If you have any questions, please contact Chilton Rogers at 262-6662 or rogersc@appstate.edu. Chilton Rogers ARDI, Deputy Director rogersc@appstate.edu 828-262-6662
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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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The hours for adoptions are 10-3. We are located directly in front of the Ashe National Guard Armory on Old Hwy 16 in Jefferson.
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