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highcountryWEEKLY....................................
 Not
Just Granny’s Pastime Anymore
Emily Davis and Dona Alejandro are just two of many local
women who are excited about how an old-fashioned pastime
has been revived, and how young and old alike are clicking
their needles in one accord. The duo instructs one of several
knitting classes in the area and agreed that the nearly-lost
art has returned to the High Country with a powerful force.
Get
Clicking Today
Local Knitting Groups Open To New Members
ASU
Hosts Public Forum On U.S. Role In Sudan
Secretary of State Colin Powell has called it
genocide and the United Nations has described it as one
of the worst humanitarian crisis of today.
All
In A Day’s Work
The most interesting parts of Kim Eggers’
days almost always begin with a simple knock at the door.
Local
Beekeeper Earns High Honor
A Todd man has won one of the state’s highest
awards for public service.
wataugaWEEKLY........................................
 Fun,
Fashions And Food
High Country residents can enjoy a day of boutique fashions
while helping their furry friends at the Watauga Humane
Society this month. The humane society’s Bare Bones
Boutique Thrift Store will hold its first Cat Walk Fashion
Show Saturday.
Service
League To Award Grants During Fashion Show
Fashion fans won’t be the only happy people attending
this weekend’s Boone Service League Fashion Show and
Silent Auction.
Advanced
Directive Encouraged In Wake Of Shiavo Case
It is hard for people, especially young people, to contemplate
and prepare for personal tragedy, but it should be something
they are not afraid to talk about.
 Interpreters
Provide Valuable Service To Individuals, Community
English/Spanish interpreters can be real lifesavers
– literally. Just ask Angel Pacheco Rivera. A native
of Mexico, Rivera came to the High Country through the guest
worker program.
High
Country Amigos Offers Interpreter Training Courses
High Country Amigos is giving residents of Watauga
and Ashe counties the opportunity to help break the language
barrier.
Senior
Center Earns Excellent Honor
The Lois E. Harrill Senior Center was recently recognized
as a “Senior Center of Excellence".
Healing
Arts Workshops This Saturday
Blue Mountain Center Offers Classes for Adults
and Kids
Wind
Power
The North Carolina Small Wind Initiative’s
2005 workshop series begins April 15.
OASIS
Recognizes National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention
Month
Playhouse
Offers Spring Series of Music and Movement Classes
Blazing
Saddles Adds Instructor, Begins Season
Coldwell
Banker Blair & Associates 2004 Award Ceremony
Red
Cross Honors Volunteers
Quiz
Bowl Team Advances
asheWEEKLY..............................................
 Traditions
on the New River
The National Committee for the New River has commissioned
a pencil drawing by Virginia artist Willard Gayheart with
a theme of handing down traditions on the New River.
Wind
Power Workshops Offered Beginning in April
The NC Small Wind Initiative (SWI) at Appalachian
State University hosts a series of workshops to provide
a hands-on opportunity for people to learn the benefits
of wind power.
Pets In
The Park Plans Continue To Develop
Event Will Benefit Ashe Co. Humane Society
 Creston
Coon Club Holds Show And Hunt
The Creston Coon Club held a UKC Bench Show recently
at the Creston Fire Department where a crowd gathered to
see the dogs at their best and a UKC hunt was held following
the show.
Third
Annual Children’s Trust Endowment Fund Dinner/Dance
Successful
Fundraising Event Scheduled April 9th
Ladies
Invited To Special Retreat To ‘Discover God’s
Song In Your Soul’
Week Of
The Young Child Event Scheduled Saturday
Peak
Creek Church Of The Brethren Plan Local & Global Benefit
Nominees
Should RSVP Now For Volunteer Awards Ceremony
Register
Now For 5th Annual Professional Women’s Seminar
De
Pree Art Panel On Display At Jefferson Station
End
Of Life Care Coalition Offers Advice To Community
CFSA
Announces Winter Cover Crops Field Day
Historical
Society Plans Special Program
Fiddle
Champion To Perform At Ashe Civic Center
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Boone
First
Senior Expo To Educate Local Residents 
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