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High South Realty, a real estate sales and vacation
rental company, will be hosting a Fall Open House on Friday,
Oct. 10 from 3 until 8 p.m. This is a free event to commemorate
the realty company's first year of business that includes
live bluegrass music, free food and beverages, kids activities,
a raffle drawing, with proceeds donated to purchase heating
fuel for Ashe residents in need, with a grand prize of
$2,500 in cash. Other prizes include gifts from Ashe County
Cheese Factory, Mountain Outfitters, McNeil Furniture,
New River Trading Post, Quiet Country Amish Furniture,
Pond Mountain Pottery, R.T. Morgan Art Gallery, Sally
Mae's Emporium and The Cabin Store. Raffle tickets can
be purchased at High South Realty or Sassafras. Art exhibit
featuring local artist Sander Gibson will be showcased.
Boone bluegrass band Upright and Breathin will perform
live at the event that will be catered by Black Jack's
Pub & Grill. For more information, click to www.highsouthrealty.com
or call (336) 846-1818.
The physical devastation of Hurricanes Gustav,
Hanna and Ike is matched by another consequence that is
more subtle though no less important, the impact on the
nation's blood supply. Locally individuals can help by
donating blood at the nearest American Red Cross Donor
Center or Blood Drive. Upcoming Ashe County blood drives
include: Friday, Oct. 10 at Carolina West Wireless from
Noon until 4:30 p.m.; Thursday, Oct. 16 at the National
Guard Armory from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m.; Sunday, Oct. 26
at the New River Volunteer Fire Department from 12:30
until 5 p.m.: Call Ashley Mills at (336) 403-1770 for
more information or to find out how to schedule an appointment.
Visit www.wilkesredcross.org to learn about other ways
you can help the hurrican relief efforts.
The First Annual Ashe Sportsman's Banquet will
be held Saturday, Nov. 1 at Family Central. A wild game
dinner will kick off the event at 6 p.m. Featured speaker
is Joey Hancock. Door prizes, silent auctions and two
muzzle loading riffles. Admission is $5.
Phipps General Store, one of the newest members
of the Ashe Chamber of Commerce will have an open house
on Saturday, Oct. 11 from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. They are
located at 2425 Silas Creek Road in Lansing and specialize
in down-home country music jam sessions on Friday nights
from 7 until 10 p.m.
Haunts n' Haints, a special program on Appalachian
ghost stories, is guaranteed to get folks in the Halloween
mood. It will be presented at 6 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 10
at Bluffs Lodge and again on Saturday, Oct. 18 at the
Doughton Park Campground.
Living with ADHD, Real Help for Parents and Professionals,
will be presented by Theresa Anderson, LPC on Oct. 13
at Westwood Elementary School Auditorium from 5:30 until
8:30 p.m. For directions call 246-3222. Register by Oct.
8. Light supper provided.
The last crawl of the season, which will be held
Friday, Oct. 10, will feature thirteen galleries all decked
out in their fall finery. Sponsored by the Ashe Arts Council,
the Gallery Crawl showcases and promotes the varied artistic
talents in downtown West Jefferson. Admission to Gallery
Crawl is free. For more information, call (336) 846-ARTS.
The New River Writing Retreat will be held Oct.
24 - 26 at Long Hope Retreat, located on Three Top Road
in Todd. This three day workshop focuses on novel writing,
including characterization, structure, dialogue, agents
and the publishing business. Hosted by awad-winning local
author Scott Nicholson. Includes meals, sauna, critique.
$195 for residential stay; $100 for workshops only. Registration
information online at www.hauntedcomputer.com/writingretreat.htm
or call (336) 877-2985.
Come to the New River State Park's Visitor Center,
located at the US 221 Access to watch a 45 minute slide
program about climate change. What are the important issues?
What can we do to limit the problems that it could cause?
Appropriate for all ages. Slide show begins at 2 p.m.
Ashe Arts Council will sponsor the Cumberland
County Playhouse Production of First Baptist of Ivy Gap.
This southern comedy tells the story of six women during
WWII that gather to roll bandages and reveal their individual
lives. This production will take place on Thursday, Oct.
16 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $12 adults and $5 students.
For more information, call (336) 846-ARTS.
Author Scott Nicholson and Paranormal Scene Investigators
will lead wall-to-wall ghost hunting at NC's most haunted
inn in Blowing Rock on Nov. 21 and Nov. 23. Discussion
panels and Saturday dinner with a special "Ghost
Hunt" on Saturday evening. $55 if registered by Nov.
1, $65 afterward. One day Saturday registration $25. Registration
information online at www.hauntedcomputer.com/writingretreat.htm
or call (336) 877-2985.
The Paul and Florence Thomas Memorial Art School
in Glendale Springs will offer the class "Toward
Mastery of Painting" by Ron Taylor on Oct. 13-17.
Registration information, fees and supply lists may be
obtained by calling the Arts Council at (336) 846-ARTS.
On Monday, Oct. 15 at the Ashe Services for Aging
in West Jefferson, an Elder Abuse Prevention Seminar will
be held from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. lunch included. There
will be representatives from health care, social services,
law enforcement and the court system to walk participants
through the process surrounding the report of ElderlyAbuse,
Neglect or Exploitation. The day will end with a discussion
panel to summarize and answer questions. Attendance is
free, however registration is required. Call (336) 846-5719
for registration details.
Ashe Pregnancy Care Center is looking for walkers
to participate in the annual Walk for Life. If you have
a group or would like to form one, call the center to
obtain pledge forms and get all the details. Call Roger
Newton at (336) 846-4100 to get signed up to take baby
steps and walk for life.
The New Beginnings Craft Fair will be held Friday,
Oct. 10 and Saturday, Oct. 11 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.
at St. Francis Catholic Church. For further information,
call Bernadette at (336) 846-4518.
The Angels Touch will present workshops and healing
sessions with Rev. Dr. Nancy Nester, author and certified
Reiki Master/Teacher, beginning Oct. 9 and continuing
through Oct. 14. Limited availability.
Total Success Living - The Foundation Workshop,
a one day innovative experiential workshop that will help
you discover what you need to achieve a successful and
fulfilling life will be held Saturday, Oct. 11 from 9
a.m. until 5 p.m. in West Jefferson. Presenter will be
Cliff Stockamp, CEO of Total Success Institute. For more
information, contact Dee Petersen at (336) 846-1171 or
Jane Kennedy at (336) 982-2554.
Cultural Health Revolution will host belly dancing
classes. Beginner's classes as well as advanced will be
held. Call for more information, (336) 246-2464.
The Ashe County Republican Party meets the third
Tuesday of each month. Dan Soucek, candidate for the NC
House of Representatives, will be at GOP Headquarters
the first and third Tuesday of each month from 6:30 until
8:30 p.m. For more information, contact Delores Miller
at bringbackbigc@yahoo.com.
The Morrison Memorial Juried Art Show will run
through Oct. 20. $10 entry fee. Cash prizes awarded. Deliver
entries to the Foothills Arts Council in Elkin. Call (336)
835-2025 or click on www.foothillsartscouncil.org for
more information.
Heritage Hall will celebrate its third anniversary.
They will present John Woodall and Co. The only reserved
seats for this free event will be the season pass holders.
For more information, call (423) 727-7444 or click on
www.heritagehalltheatre.org.
Hispanic Heritage Month runs through Oct. 15 and
the Festival Latino is a great way to share and learn
about the beautifully rich cultures of Southern neighbors.
The planning has begun for this fall's Festival Latino.
Thanks to the town of West Jefferson, the festival will
again take place in the Pocket Park and on the Backstreet
of West Jefferson on Sunday, Oct. 12 from 1 until 6 p.m.
Latin music, traditional Latin cuisine, arts and crafts.
For more information, call the Latino Center at (336)
982-3954 or Nancy Kautz at (336) 846-0781.
Elkin Municipal Park will hold their first annual
Foothills Arts Council Tennis Extravaganza on Saturday,
Oct. 18, from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. the courts will be
buzzing with exhibition matches, a USTA clinic, art activities,
tennis games and more. Food will be provided by Pizza
Hut. This event is free to the public. Rain date is Saturday,
Oct. 25. Call (336) 835-2025 for more information.
Get your high school diploma; Opportunity begins
at the Ashe Campus of Wilkes Community College, where
you can earn a GED or Adult High School Diploma. New expanded
hours are starting immediately to help you get ahead.
The lab is open from 8:30 am until 2:30 p.m. Monday and
Wednesday and from 8:30 am to 8 p.m. on Tuesday and Thursday
with caring instructors to assist you. This program is
free. For more information, call the Ashe Campus at (336)
846-3900, extension 257.
Disabled American Veterans will have BINGO at
6 p.m. on the first and third Thursdays of the month at
the DAV-VFW building, located on 446 Ashe Park Road in
Jefferson. Drinks and snacks available.
The Lost Province Hike (New Park Trail) will be
held Sunday, Oct. 12 at 2 p.m. at the picnic shelter of
Mt. Jefferson State Natural Area. This will be a two mile
walk and some parts of the hike are considered to be strenuous.
Bring appropriate foot wear. For more information, call
the Park Office at (336) 246-9653.
The Treasure Hunters Club of the Blue Ridge will
meet every first Tuesday at 6 p.m. at Smoky Mtn. BBQ's
back room. Membership is free. Everyone with the love
of gems and the hunt are invited. It's a fun and exciting
way to share your love of precious and semi-precious stones,
gold, fossils and more. Plus a great way to buy, sell
and trade. You might also choose to join in our occasional
treasure hunt trips. For more information, call (336)
877-2924.
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Donations are needed in order to keep the Port-a-John
for the Lansing Park and Walking Trail. For more information,
call Shirley Farmer, Everett Adams or Larry Blevins at (336)
977-0944.
The Fall Colors Hike will be held Sunday, Oct.
19, beginning at 2 p.m. at the picnic shelter at Mount
Jefferson State Natural Area. Take an hour this fall and
enjoy the spectacular change of season. There will be
a hike to Luther Rock. Bring cameras and questions, as
we will be looking at the spectacular fall color. Bring
appropriate foot wear. For more information, call the
Park Office at (336) 246-9653.
The Fall Colors on the Trail will be held Monday,
Oct. 27, beginning at Noon, at the picnic shelter at Mount
Jefferson State Natural Area. Take your lunch hour this
fall and enjoy the spectacular change of season. There
will be a hike to Luther Rock. Bring cameras and questions,
as we will be looking at the spectacular fall color. Bring
appropriate foot wear. For more information, call the
Park Office at (336) 246-9653.
The Todd Community Preservation Organization is
sponsoring a monthly Bingo game to raise money to support
local events and projects. The TCPO is a 501(c)(3) non-profit
organization that seeks to sustain the community while
preserving its cultural heritage, its history and its
natural resources. Bingo games will be held the first
Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m., upstairs in the Mercantile
Gallery. Prizes will be determined by the number of participants
and number of games played. For more information, call
Emilie Enzmann at (336) 877-5401.
Disc Golf is flying high at Ashe County Park.
Fun for everyone and its free, all you need is Disc(s).
The High Countries only public disc golf course is shaping
up to become one of the best! The thrilling and beautiful
18+ hole course offrs both Pro and Amateur concrete/platform
tee areas. INNOVA baskets and bling, open and wooded holes,
fast greens, OB's and water hazards and lots of elevation
changes. As with the establishment of most anything, it
takes a lot of time, hard work and money, so please be
respectful and safe while out at the park and on the course.
For all the course/club info., rules and regulations,
scorecards, schedule, etc., visit the High Country Disc
Golf Club kiosk or website at www.highcountrydiscgolf.com.
The more players, volunteers, supporters, sponsors, future
potential properties and donations the better playing
disc golf in the high country will be. Please let them
know if, how or when you can help or just simply enjoy
it. This is 'our course' to play and be proud of, let's
keep it that way. You can also contact Todd Patoprsty
at (336) 649-0888 or Ashe County Parks and Recreation
Dept. at (336) 982-6185.
Do you know where you are going to do your 30
hours of community service? Why not come and join our
team of Hospice Volunteers? If you have a caring and compassionate
heart and enjoy helping others then Hospice has a place
for you. Come be a junior counselor for Camp Sunshine,
help in the office, help with fundraising events and community
awareness events, yard work or odd jobs for patients,
etc. If you are interested, please call Jennifer Richardson,
Hospice Volunteer Coordinator at Hospice at (336) 246-6443.
Learn to prevent lymph edema, fatigue, pain and
soreness which can occur with treatment for breast cancer.
Led by physical and occupational therapists who will share
exercises, precautions, and massage to help heal the body.
The class meets the second Monday of each month. Doors
open at 5 p.m. for informal sharing and opportunities
to explore books and tapes in the Resource Room. The group
meets from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at the Watauga Medical Center's
Cancer Resource Center at the Seby B. Jones Cancer Center.
This program is offered free of charge whether a woman
has been recently diagnosed or is a breast cancer survivor.
These programs are funded by a grant from the Tri Cities
Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Inc. For details,
call (828) 262-4332.
The ACT Against Cancer Group is creating a Very
Special Calendar for those who have cancer or are a cancer
survivor. They will be needing lots of graphics and volunteers
who can help put the calendar together. To be part of
the project, contact Nancy Kautz at the Ashe Healthy Carolinians
office, (336) 846-0781.
The annual Ashe County Fall Festival will be held
the 4th weekend in October. For applications or more information
please call (336) 877-2924.
Announces new originals and giclee reproductions
of beautiful mountain scenes by NC artist Raney Rogers.
Located in West Jefferson and displaying beautiful gardens
by Wildwood Landscaping. Workshops and private instruction.
Call (336) 246-3388 or come by 103 Long Street. Tues.-Fri.
11 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat., 11 a.m.-2 p.m. www.acorngallery.com
Recipes galore plus healthy pet foods and treats.
$9.95 plus shipping. Proceeds benefit Ashe Dog Park. For
information contact us at (336) 877-2924
Women undergoing cancer treatment can look good
and feel better with free information, make-up kits, and
skin care at Ashe Memorial Hospital's Mt. Hearts. Call
(336) 846-0781.
The Ashe County Free Medical Clinic is a community
based, inter-faith organization that provides free medical
services and medication assistance to low-income persons
age 19-64 who live or work in Ashe County and who do not
have medical insurance, Medicaid or Medicare. Persons
who might qualify should not wait until they are sick
to become a qualified patient. Call to see if you able
to be a patient at (336) 846-4649.
White Hart Woods Center for Cultural Arts and
Leadership's Gift Shop is open and filled with new items
from Ten Thousand Villages unique international handcrafted
items. We also offer a signature line of bath and body
products, jewelry and fine art. We also offer workshops,
massage therapy by Liz Rogers and yoga classes. Custom
made gift baskets are available. We have gift certificates
for massage, art, the gift shop and all classes and workshops.
Call (336) 246-3600 or click to www.whitehartwoods.com
Join at 5:15 p.m. on the fourth Friday of every
month to meet neighbors and hear of upcoming events in
Ashe County. Learn of ways to get involved in the community.
Meet at the West Jefferson Coffee House on the back street
in West Jefferson. Relaxed atmosphere. Call (336) 384-1522.
The Ashe County Democratic Headquarters are now
open. Located at Jefferson Station. Open 10:30 a.m. until
6 p.m. Monday through Saturday. For more information,
call (336) 846-8328.
Todd General Store announces their summer author
series on Saturdays, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. with their artisans
on the back deck on Saturdays and Sundays. The 2008 Storyteller
Series at the store will feature: Oct. 14, Orville Hicks;
Oct. 21, Charlotte Ross; and Oct. 28, Dianne Hackworth.
White Hart Woods Center for Cultural Arts and
Leadership announces "Spa Day" on Saturday,
Oct. 11 from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. The cost is $150 with
lunch provided. Yoga, meditation, massage and much more
with the spa staff at White Hart Woods. White Hart Woods
is located at 313 Mt. Jefferson State Park Road in West
Jefferson. For more information, Call (336) 246-3600 or
click to www.whitehartwoods.com
High Country Hospice needs volunteers to make
home visits, help in the office, help with fund raising
events and provide respite for care givers. For details,
contact Janet Braithwaite or Candice Cook at (828) 265-9443.
The annual meeting of the Ashe Services for Aging
and Ashe Senior Village Board of Directors will be held
on Friday, Oct. 10 at 8:30 a.m. in the Ashe Services for
Aging Conference Room.
The Entrepreneur Express Fundamentals Workshop
will be held at the Crossroads Institute in Galax, Va.
On Oct. 2, determine when to hire employees '10 Ways to
Sabotage Your Business' with Instructor Sandy West; Oct.
14, determine the best methods of promoting yourWest;
Oct. 14, determine the best methods of promoting your
business 'Marketing your Small Business' with Instructor
Bernie Dick; Oct. 28, determine the best legal entity
for your business and how your choice affects your liability
and taxes 'Business Structure' with instructor Dallas
Garrett; Nov. 11 determine your insurance and risk management
needs 'Insurance and Risk Management' with instructor
Bob Burton. Nov. 25 workshop participants will learn what
elements are commonly found in effective plans and will
work on developing each of these for their own business
with instructor Dallas Garrett. Each class will be held
from 6 until 8 p.m. To register, contact Sarah Deaton
at (276) 236-0435 or Mandy Archer at (276) 236-0391.
On Tuesday, Oct. 14, Susan Fulcher presents The
Art Cafe: Haunting Silhouettes from Noon until 1 p.m.
at the Foothills Arts Council in Elkin. $10. Materials
included. Call (336) 835-2025.
Ann Shelton Black of Yadkinville will present
a program on DNA and how it can be used to study family
history. The Yadkin County Historical Society will sponsor
this event on Sunday, Oct. 12 at 2:30 p.m. at the Arts
Center in Yadkinville. The event is free and open to public.
Refreshments served.
Meet the Park Ranger of Mount Jefferson State
Natural Area on Saturday, Oct. 11 at 2 p.m. at the picnic
shelter for the Fall Season Children's Crafts. Use paints
and crafty items while learning about the seasonal changes
that occur this time of the year. Wear clothes that can
get messy. For more information, call (336) 246-9653.
Tropical storms wreaking havoc in the mountain
communities of Appalachia is not just a recent phenomenon.
Nearly 100 years ago, two hurricanes converged and destroyed
many homes in the Basin Cove community. Caudle Cabin,
visible from the Wildcats Rock overlook on the Blue Ridge
Parkway, is one that survived the ravages of the ensuing
flood. Local historians will lead a guided hike through
Basin Cove on Saturday, Oct. 11. This almost twelve-mile
round-trip hike is strenuous and will take approximately
six to seven hours. The trip is limited to 20 and reservations
are required. Call Park Ranger Amanda Carter-Sheahan at
(336) 372-8568 for more information.
Riverview Loop Trail Hike will be held Sunday,
Oct. 12 at 1:30 p.m.: Fall Color Hike will be held Sunday,
Oct. 12 at 2 p.m.: Creatures of the Night will be held
Saturday, Oct. 18 at 2 p.m.: Leave It to Beaver will be
held Sunday, Oct. 26 at 2 p.m. All programs are open to
the public and free of charge. Contact the park office
for further information at (336) 982-2587.
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