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Pre-Race Festivities The A Cool 5 Race weekend will kickoff on Friday, June 11th, 2010 with a pre-race community pasta dinner featuring a guest motivational speaker, live music, games and activities for the family, and pre-race registration and packet pickup. Best of all, the pasta dinner and pre-race festivities are only $6.00! In years past the pasta dinner event has featured racers, family members, and supporters from the local community with participation levels far exceeding 200 guests, so be sure to secure your spot early. Race Day Events Race Weekend festivities continue on Saturday morning with the Third Annual A Cool 5 Race. This year the race will again feature a 1.5 mile fun run/walk and 5 mile (8K) race. The course for each event is set above 5000ft. in elevation with 360 degree views of the majestic mountains such as Grandfather, Mount Mitchell, and Snake Mountain. Typically the weather rarely exceeds 70 degrees and the skies part leaving bright, beautiful blue skies for race day. Race entry is $30.00. Pre-registered racers are guaranteed a race t-shirt, custom DeFeet socks, and a post-race meal voucher. For those of you 21 and over, you will also receive 2 free adult beverages upon finishing one of the A Cool 5 races. Race Day registration will be available; however, race t-shirts and socks will be given out on a first come, first serve basis and sizes may be limited. Be sure to register early to get your race T and socks! Note: Running Strollers are allowed on the entire race course. Dogs will be allowed for the 1.5 mile fun run/walk event. Post Race Events and Awards Following the race events we will hold post race festivities and an awards show. The post race festivities include live music, great food, games and activities for family members, and an age group awards show for race day participants. The top male and female finisher will be recognized and receive awards for their accomplishments. Age group awards and prizes will also be given out to the top male and female in the following age group categories: Under 8 8-12 13-17 18-25 26-34 35-44 45-54 55-64 65-74 75 and above After the post race festivities, many participants find themselves drawn to Beech Mountain’s many hiking trails, streams, water falls, or sport recreation outlets like the golf course and Buckeye Recreation Center for the remainder of the weekend. For more information on Beech Mountain, NC ammenities, please visit the Beech Mountain Links and Ammenities section of our Website (www.acool5.com). Here you will find lodging and dining discounts, recreational opportunities, and area attractions.
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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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PRESS RELEASE for BLUE STAR MOTHERS OF THE HIGH COUNTRY A meeting for military mothers will be held on Sunday, March 14, 2010 at the National Guard Amory at 2:00. The meeting will be held at the NC National Guard Armory 274 Hunting Hills Lane, Boone, NC. Hunting Hills Lane is off State Farm Road near the hospital. The meeting will be cancelled if there is inclement weather. Mothers of military sons or daughters serving in any branch of service who live in Watauga, Ashe, or Avery County are invited to attend and be involved in this exciting new group to support our military family members who serve our nation so valiantly and with honor. The group is affiliated with the National Blue Star Mothers and organizes activities to support both the families and those serving in the military For further information or to notify of your interest in Blue Star Mothers, you may contact Debbie Branch, President, at branchfamily@earthlink.net .
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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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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 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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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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