Humane Society of Wilkes Pet Adoption Fair
Humane Society of Wilkes Pet Adoption Fair, Saturday, January 10th
HIDEThe Humane Society of Wilkes will hold a Pet Adoption Fair at Church Hardware, 1514 West D Street, North Wilkesboro, Saturday, January 10th, from 12:00 noon until 4:00 pm. Dogs, puppies, cats and kittens will be available for adoption. Adoption fees include vet exam, worming, rabies shot and spay or neuter. Pet related items will also be for sale including our 2009 Best Friends calendar. For more information and to see some of these special animals, visit www.humanesocietyofwilkes.org.
HIDE MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving) Monthly Meeting
The Watauga County Chapter of Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) will hold their regular monthly meeting on Thursday, January 8th at 5:30 pm. The meeting will be held at the Watauga County Law Enforcement Center.
HIDEMADD was formed in an effort to aid the victims of crimes performed by individuals driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, to aid the families of such victims and to increase public awareness of the problem of drinking and drugged driving.
HIDE FREE Showing of Compelling Documentary
In this sobering disclosure, "America: Freedom to Fascism", award-winning film maker Aaron Russo probes the heart of modern American government. The result is chilling. Come to see it on Tuesday, January 13th, 2009 at 8:00 p.m. @ the Dragonfly Theater and Pub.
HIDE This film is non-partisan and it is not political. It is information that affects, and is of interest to, EVERY citizen in our self-governing society. It is imperative that you see this.
This event is hosted by ASU's student chapter of Campaign for Liberty. For more information please e-mail appliberty@gmail.com.
HIDE Watauga County Community Collaborative for Children
The Watauga County Children’s Collaborative will meet on Thursday, January 8, 2009 at 9:30 AM. The Watauga Collaborative is a cross agency, family involved committee that is concerned about and committed to the needs of children with mental health, developmental disabilities and substance abuse needs and their families. All of the child and family serving agencies/programs in Watauga County are invited to participate on the Children’s Collaborative. Family members of children with mental health, developmental disabilities and or substance abuse needs who would like to use their personal experiences to improve their community’s system of care for children are encouraged to join the Watauga County Community Collaborative for Children.
HIDEMeetings are held at the Watauga County Human Services Building in the upstairs conference room at 132 Poplar Grove Road Connector, Boone, NC. For more information, please contact Amber Adkins at 828.263.5635
HIDE New River State Park's January Programs
Check out the exciting programs being offered at New River State Park, during January
HIDENEW YEAR’S DAY NATURE HIKE
JANUARY 1ST
VISITOR’S CENTER--- 2:00 PM
Start 2009 off right. Join a Park Ranger at the Visitor Center for a 1-mile nature walk. We will discuss things seen and heard along the way.
VISITING NEW RIVER STATE PARK
JANUARY 3RD
VISITOR’S CENTER---2:00 PM
Join a Park Ranger at the Visitor’s Center to learn more about New River State Park. Discussion topics will include park accesses, park facilities, fees and what to do while visiting. Program will last approximately 45 minutes.
JR RANGERS WANTED!
JANUARY 10TH
VISITOR’S CENTER---2:00 PM
Come out to the New River State Park Visitor’s Center and learn how to become Jr. Rangers. Meet with a Park Ranger and tour the exhibit hall and watch a short film. Program will last approximately 40 minutes and is free, open to the general public.
BIRD FEEDERS
JANUARY 25TH
VISITOR’S CENTER---2:00 PM
Feeding birds in the winter is an excellent way to learn about them. Come find out what birds visit feeders and what they like to eat. We will make a simple feeder from a plastic milk jug. Meet a Park Ranger at the Visitor’s Center for this informative program.
HIDE Karate for kids
Karate for kids
HIDEKarate for kids ages 7-12
Classes are on Thursdays from 6:30-7:15 at Family Central in Jefferson. Classes are offered on a donation basis. Class size is limited. Email register4kicks@yahoo.com for more information.
HIDE Love to garden? Try the Master Gardener Program!
The Watauga County Cooperative Extension Service is now taking applications for the 2009 Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Training Program. The Master Gardener Program is designed for anyone interested in horticulture topics, from the beginner to the expert. The extensive training involves 12 weeks of instruction, to be followed by a minimum of 40 hours of volunteer service by program trainees.
HIDEThe program series will be held on Tuesday mornings at the Agricultural Conference Center in Boone, beginning on March 3 and ending May 22, 2009. Classes will meet from 9AM to 12PM The cost of the class is $85 and includes an extensive instruction manual. Home gardening and landscape topics are emphasized, including: plant propagation, soils and fertility, insect and disease pests and sustainable controls, and many others.
Applications can be picked up at the Watauga Extension Center, located at 971 West King Street in Boone or you can print an application from our website, http://watauga.ces.ncsu.edu. The application deadline is Monday, Feb. 16. Questions? Contact Meghan Baker at meghan_baker@ncsu.edu or 828-264-3061.
HIDE 6th Annual Appalachian Mountain Photography Competition
High Country photography competition attracts entries from across the country and highlights the unique people, places and pursuits of the Southern Appalachian Region.
HIDESubmissions are being accepted for the 6th Annual Appalachian Mountain Photography Competition through Saturday, January 24 at 5pm.
The Appalachian Mountain Photography Competition offers seven separate categories for submissions including two sponsored by the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation. A panel of professional photographers are tasked with reviewing all entries and narrowing them down to approximately forty-six that will hang in exhibition at the Turchin Center for the Visual Arts, March 6 through June 6, 2009.
For more information about the 2009 competition and its partners and sponsors visit www.op.appstate.edu.
HIDE Watauga Leisure Biking Club October Schedule
A listing of our planned rides for October.
HIDECheck 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
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 Meet Local Moms
As part of The Mommies Network, CentralFoothillsMommies.com is a FREE community for moms in Alexander, Catawba and Iredell Counties. We realize that all moms need local support -- and who can't use another friend? CentralFoothillsMommies.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!
HIDEJoin CentralFoothillsMommies.com for great conversations and local playdates.
www.centralfoothillsmommies.com
www.themommiesnetwork.com
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.
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