Doc Watson, Jeff Little & Friends play at Cook Park in Todd August 9, presented by Todd Community Preservation Organization. Admission charge.

Golf Tournament at the Sugar Mountain Village Golf Course to benefit the J. Douglas Williams Park.

On Saturday, Aug. 9, NASCAR driver Eric McClure will be in the RBC Centura Bank parking lot along Blowing Rock Road -- with his car -- from 11 to 1 to talk to fans, to sign autographs and for photos. There will also be dogs available for adoption and information available on the Watauga Humane Society’s low-cost spay / neuter program. Learn more about Eric at http://www.ericmcclure.com.

On Thursday, Aug. 21, the Watauga Humane Society is making it possible to fix your male dogs and cats for $35 for a male dog (regularly $55) and $20 for a male cat (regularly $35). Rabies shots cost an additional $8. The project is offered in partnership with Humane Alliance of Asheville. Animals are transported to Asheville at no additional cost. Appointments are limited and available first come, first served, so call now for an appointment -- 828/264-7865. Regular business hours at the Watauga Humane Society Shelter are Tuesday to Friday 12:30 – 6 and Saturday and Sunday 12:30 – 5. You do not have to live in Watauga County to get this special price.

Tuesday, August 5, 2008 9-11am High School Auditorium Rising 9th graders, transfer students and parents are invited to join administrators, teachers and school counselors the day before school starts for an overview of "what to expect" for school year '08-09.

Invitation to free showing of "Who Killed the Electric Car" 7/26/08

Make sure you have a permanent ID for your pet. The Watauga Humane Society offers a low-cost microchip clinic on Saturday, July 26, from 11:30 to noon at the Animal Medical Center of Boone.