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It’s Time To Get In Rhythm
Appalachian Rhythm Clogging Studio Gives You That Chance
New
Book Released By McFarland Discusses Racing
Stock car racing has long grown away from its roots in the
rural moonshine runs in the Carolinas, but the ghostly roars
of those engines might still linger over some hallowed tracks.
 Make-A-Wish
Foundation Comes To High Country, Thanks To ASU’s Chi
Omega
According to Allison Boyle, president of the ASU fraternity,
its national headquarters selected Make-A-Wish as its national
philanthropy in 2002.
Celebrity
Serve To Benefit Local Chapter Of Make-A-Wish Foundation
Celebs, Restaurants Gearing Up For Another Great Fundraiser
New
Nonprofit Coalition To Hold Financial Wellness Clinic
Watauga County Library is partnering with local agencies
to form the Blue Ridge Asset-Building Coalition to promote
communication and community among the High Country’s
many non-profits.
Goodwill
Needs Donations Now
As cold weather moves into the Carolinas, donations to Goodwill
are down, while the demand remains high.
WYN
Gears Efforts Toward Recruiting Mentors For Local Youth
Western Youth Network (WYN), formerly known as Watauga Youth
Network, was established in 1985 to address gaps in service
for youth in Watauga County.
 Hunger
And Health Coalition: A Family-Friendly Workplace
Clients coming and going at the Hunger and Health Coalition,
Inc. in Boone are often treated to an extra smile when 10-month
old Zachary Winebarger comes to work with his mother.
Hospitality
House Plans Annual Heart Ball
The Hearts of Hospitality House are gearing up for their
12th Annual Ball on Saturday, Feb. 10.
Students
Meet MLK Challenge
High
Country United Way Inching Toward Goal
Upcoming Fundraiser Will Prove To Be A Gift Of Love For
All
ASU’s
Craft Enrichment Program Now Enrolling
These workshops will be an opportunity for students and
community members to have a hands-on experience with many
forms of creative expression through learning crafts.
Whole-Farm
Planning Workshop Series
Sponsored by USDA-RMA and NC Cooperative Extension
Mountain
Alliance Takes Academy On The Road
Mountain Alliance, a local nonprofit providing leadership
development for area youth, will soon be offering a new
program called the Rolling Academy.
 Rainbow
Center Family Specialist Bonnie Perkins Wins Regional Award
Rainbow Center Family Specialist Bonnie Perkins was recently
awarded the Regional Award from the North Carolina Family
Based Services Association (NCFBSA) for her exceptional
skills and dedicated service to families.
Ashe
Teachers Become Nationally Board Certified
The teacher quality movement achieved a new milestone in
North Carolina with a recent announcement by the National
Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) that more
than 1,500 state teachers achieved National Board Certification
in 2006—and are now recognized as among the nation’s
top educators.
Seeking
The Simple Life Through The New River Earth Institute
Are you interested in a simpler life?
Internet
Users Should Be Cautious While Surfing The Web
Internet users are encouraged to be aware of possible scams
after a local woman who was surfing the internet received
two charges to her checking account in the amount of $49.95
each that she did not authorize, according to Detective
William Craig of the West Jefferson Police Department.
Valentines
Open House To Be Held At White Hart Woods
A Valentines Open House will be held Saturday, Feb. 3rd
from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. at White Hart Woods during an open
house event.
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