 May 2013 |
 June 2013 |
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Free Craft Demonstrations on the Parkway
10 am - 4 pm at the Parkway Craft Center, milepost 294. Fun and educational demonstrations from a wide variety of artisans, free! Watch them work and ask questions about their craft. Demonstrations on the porch of the Craft Center.
June
1st-2nd: Ruthie Cohen (jewelry; metalsmithing)
3rd-4th: Betty Fain (fiber: quilting)
5th-7th: Rose Mueller (clay)
8th-13th: Judi Harwood (mixed media; drum making)
14th-16th: David Crandall (wood; dove tail box construction)
17th-19th: Jay Pfeil (paper; etching and engraving)
21st-23rd: Sandy Adair (fiber: tapestry weaving)& Ellie Kirby (paper: wood block printing) 24th-30th: Lynn Jenkins (clay; raku)
For more information, call (828) 295-7938. |
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Shriner‘s Parade
2:00pm on Mainstreet in Blowing Rock. Music, go-karts, and clowns combine for one of the best parades you‘ve ever seen! |
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Shag Dancing
7:30pm in the Four Seasons Ballroom at Meadowbrook Inn. Join The Boone Shag Club on Tuesdays at 7:30pm for shag dancing in the High Country. |
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6 - 9 |
Blowing Rock Charity Horse Show - Saddlebred
At the Tate Show Grounds in Blowing Rock. The atmosphere at a Saddlebred show is electric, with spectators shouting encouragement and rooting for their favorites from the stands. Come see the excitement! The Blowing Rock Charity Horse Show is one of the oldest horse show events in the country and has been a Blowing Rock tradition since 1923. For more information, call 828-295-4700. |
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Community Pasta Dinner
5:00pm - 8:00pm at Greenway Baptist Church Family Life Center, 880 Greenway Road, Boone. Held in conjunction with the Hunter‘s Heroes Memorial Run for Deputy William Mast Jr. on June 8th, the proceeds from this dinner will benefit the Lilly Grace College Fund in memory of Peyton Townsend. And this event is not just for runners of the Hunter’s Heroes Memorial Run! Anyone can partake and have a great dinner with friends and family! Invite your friends! Tickets can be purchased online at Active.com either with your race entry or separately. Your tickets will be available at the door. Tickets can also be purchased at the dinner.
The menu includes spaghetti, choice of marinara or meat sauce, bread, and salad. All of this yummy food has been graciously provided through donations from local businesses and restaurants. |
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"Old Fashioned" Dancing at the Rock
7:30pm - 10:30pm at the American Legion Hall, Blowing Rock. 2nd and 4th Saturdays of each month. Bring out your dancing shoes every other week and get ready for a good time. $8.00 per person / $15.00 per couple. Suitable refreshments will be available to fend off fatigue. Music by: George Wilson and Friends. For more information call Blowing Rock Parks and Recreation at (828)295-5222. |
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 Hunter‘s Heroes Memorial Run for Deputy William Mast Jr.
Hunter’s Heroes Scholarship is happy to announce the first annual HUNTER’S HEROES 10 Miler/5K, on June 8th, 2013!
Hunter‘s Heroes is a memorial run in honor of fallen Deputy William Mast Jr. Hunter Mast is the son of the late Deputy Mast and wife, Paige. On July 26th, 2012 family and friends, the Watauga County Sheriff‘s Office, and the community of Watauga County were devastated by the loss of Deputy Mast. That day marked the rise of a hero that will never be forgotten. Hunter‘s Heroes sole purpose is to show support and remembrance to the family of Deputy Mast. Proceeds from the memorial run will go towards The Hunter Mast Scholarship Fund.
10-Miler: Runners ONLY: Begin at 7:30am
5K: Walkers Begin: 7:45am; Runners Begin: 8:00am
Start at Watauga County Sheriff’s Department
5K Finish at Boone Police Department
10 Miler Finish at Blowing Rock Police Department
For more information or to register, visit huntersheroes2013.com. |
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 Storytime at the Library
11:00AM on the Story Steps at the Watauga County Library in Boone. All ages are welcome to join in this joyful celebration of children and their literature. Call 828-260-5361 for more information. |
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Shag Dancing
7:30PM in the Four Seasons Ballroom at Meadowbrook Inn. Join The Boone Shag Club on Tuesdays at 7:30pm for shag dancing in the High Country. |
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51st Annual Art in the Park
10:00am - 5:00pm at the American Legion Grounds in Blowing Rock. A series of juried Art and Craft Shows.
Free Admission, Free Trolley Shuttles.
For more information, call 828-295-7851. |
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18 |
Shag Dancing
7:30PM in the Four Seasons Ballroom at Meadowbrook Inn. Join The Boone Shag Club on Tuesdays at 7:30pm for shag dancing in the High Country. |
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18 |
Storytime at the Library
11:00AM on the Story Steps at the Watauga County Library in Boone. All ages are welcome to join in this joyful celebration of children and their literature. Call 828-260-5361 for more information. |
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"Old Fashioned" Dancing at the Rock
7:30pm - 10:30pm at the American Legion Hall, Blowing Rock. 2nd and 4th Saturdays of each month. Bring out your dancing shoes every other week and get ready for a good time. $8.00 per person / $15.00 per couple. Suitable refreshments will be available to fend off fatigue. Music by: George Wilson and Friends. For more information call Blowing Rock Parks and Recreation at (828)295-5222. |
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25 |
Shag Dancing
7:30PM in the Four Seasons Ballroom at Meadowbrook Inn. Join The Boone Shag Club on Tuesdays at 7:30pm for shag dancing in the High Country. |
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30 |
Storytime at the Library
11:00AM on the Story Steps at the Watauga County Library in Boone. All ages are welcome to join in this joyful celebration of children and their literature. Call 828-260-5361 for more information. |
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