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This national financial aid program provides parents of high school students with the overview they need to begin developing a college financing plan for their student. A full-color workbook is provided for parents and students to use to follow along during the presentation and to take with them as a future resource. During this one-hour program, parents will gain an understanding of how the college financing process works, including... • How to plan for and manage college costs. • Types of financial aid that are available. • An introduction to the FAFSA, its availability and deadline dates. • Ideas about where to look for additional information on scholarships and grants. • Avoiding scholarship scams.
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Friends of the Watauga County Public Library will again host a reception IMMEDIATELY following the Boone Christmas Parade on December 6, 2008 at the library. Join in the Holiday Festivities..Refreshments,Music Christmas Cheer and SANTA CLAUS!!!! WELCOME ONE AND ALL!!!!!!
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We will have appetizers, soft drinks and tea for everyone. The Wine Down Wednesday will also be available, 1/2 price wine with the purchase of an entree. There will be live music and door prizes for everyone to enjoy. Please call the chapter at 828-264-8226 if you have any questions.
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The Deep Gap Vol. Fire Dept will sponsor a blood drive on Saturday, November 22 from 8:30 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Come out and give the gift of life. Also, enjoy pumpkin pies in celebration of Thanksgiving. For appt. call Becky Parsons 828-263-8097.
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Support our Watauga County Public School Students! Only 20 chances will be sold for each of the fabulous prize packages described on our website, www.wefnc.org, where you can purchase your chances on line. Your entry will be assigned a number 1-20, in the order it is received. On December 6, during Flapjack Flip, we’ll spin a 20 number wheel to determine the winners. You need not be present to win, so even if you can’t come to Flapjack Flip 2008, you can still be part of the fun and make a difference for our children, our future! Don’t wait! For more information, contact Melanie Bullard 828-268-1273.
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Meetings are held at the Ashe County Agriculture Building’s conference room at 134 Government Circle, Jefferson, NC 28640. For more information, please contact Amber Adkins, at 828.263.5635.
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High Country MOPS (mothers of pre-schoolers) is a group that exists to support and nuture mothers of children from birth through kindergarten. We meet at Mount Vernon Baptist Church on the first and third Thursdays of the month from 9:30 - 12:00. We provide loving childcare for your child and lots of fun for you. We would love for you to come and see how great it is to be able to talk to other moms going through the same stage of parenting. For more info visit our website at www.hcmops.org, email at hcmops@yahoo.com or call 828-266-9700 ext. 133.
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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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Check out our website for the schedule for October Leisure Bike Rides. Riders of all skill levels are invited to join us on these rides. www.wataugaleisurebiking.com Click on events/club
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The Watauga Green Business Plan – a voluntary, market-driven program that educates, certifies, and recognizes businesses that have made a commitment to reduce their environmental impact and help build a sustainable community-- is now recruiting and certifying new program participants. For more information and learn how to certify your business visit: www.greenbusinessplan.com.
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HighCountryMommies.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
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Join CentralFoothillsMommies.com for great conversations and local playdates. www.centralfoothillsmommies.com www.themommiesnetwork.com
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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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Recycle 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.
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Adoptions 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.
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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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