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Events for the week of 08/23/2010
| Banner Elk Chamber's Summer Concert in the Park #11 - The Whip Daddies |
 Date: 8/26 - 8/26
Concert starts at 6:30 pm at the stage behind Bank of America on Highway 194. Bring your chairs or blanket. Food will also be available for purchase at the concert.
This week's concert is co-sponsored by All in One Services by Wraps Box & Ship It is a family-owned business that has been operating in Banner Elk for 21 years. Estate Packing, Shipping, Crating, Packaging of high dollar art work, antiques or anything that is a special find of yours from our mountains or anywhere is our specialty. Moving, Trucking, Packing, Faxing, Notary Services, Copying and all Mailing Services are our business and we are ready to handle yours.
For more information, you can call them at 828-898-7649 or email them at wraps@skybest.com
About the Whip Daddies: The Whip Daddys have been performing in the Banner Elk area for over 14 years. Some of the faces have changed in that time but consistent has been the vocals of Hope Harvey, the vocals and sweet sax playing sound of Dennis Murphy, keyboards/guitar/vocals of Ed Main and vocals and instrumental spot man of Dave Calvert.
The band still actively plays at Esseola Lodge and The Apple Barn primarily on a "word of mouth" basis as we have not advertised collectively as a group in years. We're one of the best "Wedding Bands" around. Our song selection caters from 20 to 60 year olds performing the best of Beach, Motown and Dance Music.
Contact Dave Calvert for booking information at 828-387-7605.
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| Groundbreaking Ceremony for Avery County Adoption and Humane Education Center-Shelter |
Date: 8/26 - 8/26
Time: 11 AM
Where: 279 New Vale Road behind Ingles grocery store in Newland
Local and seasonal residents are invited to join the festivities and meet County Commissioners, County Manager, Humane Society Board members, lots of "Friends," David Patrick Moses (local architectural firm that designed the building), and general contractor, David E. Looper & Company (which will construct the building).
Catherine Morton, Chair of the Avery Humane Society Board, enthusiastically announced that a $1 million matching gift has been made toward the construction of the new shelter by a local benefactor who wishes to remain anonymous.
"This can be a truly transformational gift for our Humane Society," said Morton, "but only if $1 million of matching funds can be raised. By starting construction, our Board is demonstrating faith in the people of our community and their willingness to reach into their pockets and come up with the funding we need to match this grant and see this shelter through to completion."
The Avery Friends of the Shelter was organized 3 years ago to raise funds for and awareness of the need for a new county animal shelter. Comprising over 200 local and seasonal residents, the "Friends" have held activities in all four corners of the county. This year, the major fund raising event is a 3-day golf tournament on September 11, 12 and 13, sponsored by the Elk River Country Club.
The "Paws & Claws" resale shop was opened June 2009 adjacent to the site of the new shelter to help bring in a steady revenue stream.
For additional information, email averyhumaneoffice@att.net or call the Humane Society at 828-733-9265.
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| 3rd Annual Music on the Mountaintop |
Date: 8/27 - 8/28
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This event is held at the High Country Fairgrounds in Boone. Music on the Mountaintop will now be 2 days! They will launching a new site, myspace, facebook, and all the other fun stuff the first of the new year, so stay tuned! This year's lineup is going to be bigger and better than ever.
The entire day will be a fantastic experience for everyone! Remember that the message of Music on the Mountaintop is to "Educate While Entertaining" and keep the messages of the event with you all year around.
Their mission with Music on the Mountaintop is to bridge the gap between traditional business and environmental stewardship. Through the medium of music we hope to educate while entertaining, offering practical and useful information to help you live a more sustainable and green lifestyle. They hope by offering the best musical talent, as well as positive environmental message, they can change the world one person at a time.
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| Banner Elk Paint Out |
 Date: 8/27 - 8/29
Banner Elk Paint Out Set for August 28
Linville, NC – When the Avery Arts Council and the Art Cellar Gallery co-hosted their Paint Out competition along the Banner Elk Greenway last year, they hoped it was the start of something great. Thirty five artists signed up to paint “en plein air,” and the crowd that gathered to view their day’s work confirmed it. The Banner Elk Paint Out had earned a place on the calendar.
This year the Banner Elk Paint Out is expanding to fill an entire weekend of art on August 27, 28, and 29. The Art Cellar Gallery returns as event sponsor and welcomes Fine Art Purveyors as co-sponsor, with proceeds benefitting the programs and services of the Avery Arts Council.
The program kicks off on Friday, Aug. 27, with a workshop taught by Scott Boyle from 9AM to 4PM. The workshop fee is $100 per person and advance registration is required. A reception for workshop attendees and the public starts at 4 and includes a “Quick Draw” activity to keep things lively. The folks at General Pencil, the oldest pencil company in the nation, have donated supplies for the Quick Draw as well as great stuff for the door prizes which will conclude the day’s festivities.
Saturday, August 28 is Paint-Out Day, when artists of all levels of experience set up along the Greenway and paint on site. Registration is $25 per person and takes place that morning from 8-10AM at the Art Cellar Gallery. Painting concludes at 3:00 PM and the day ends with a grand review of all submissions followed by a reception and the awarding of prizes. Sponsor Mike Hill of Fine Art Purveyors has put together some fabulous prizes from Graham: a set of art supplies in the artist’s choice of medium (value $500) for first place, a Graham floor easel (value $300) for second place, and a Museum Masters table easel (value $150) for third place. The Avery Coalition of Galleries is sponsoring a People’s Choice category with a $100 cash prize.
On Sunday, August 29 it’s back to the classroom for another workshop session, this time with Richard Oversmith. The class takes place from 9AM – 4PM, and advance registration is required. Fee is $100 per person.
To register for the Friday Scott Boyle or Sunday Richard Oversmith classes, call the Art Cellar Gallery, 828-898-5175. For additional information, call the Arts Council at their new Linville location, 828-733-0054. Email is info@averycountyartscouncil.org
The Avery County Arts Council is a non-profit organization working to enrich the people of Avery County through meaningful arts and cultural experiences. For more than 30 years the council has helped support school arts programs and has served as a resource for artists and the community.
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| High Country Triple Crown Continues with The Cub |
 Date: 8/28 - 8/28
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Runners will race seven miles across scenic Valle Crucis on Saturday, August 28, at 8:00 a.m. as they participate in the second event of the High Country Triple Crown. This race--called The Cub--begins at Valle Crucis School, continues over the Watauga River and follows Baird's Creek Road up to Danner Cemetery, where it then winds downhill to the low water bridge, finishing back at the school.
Birls on the Run, the beneficiary of proceeds from the High Country Triple Crown, is part of Girls on the Run International, a youth enrichment program with more than 80,000 participants annually. Girls in the third through the fifth grade involved in the program train for a 3.1 mile running event, and in doing so, complete self-esteem enhancing workouts tha encourage positive emotional, social, mental, spiritual and physical development.
Registration the day of the race will be $35. Registration and packet pick up from 6:00 to 7:30 a.m. August 28, the day of the race.
ASU's Institute for Health and Human Services is the program sponsor for the High Country Triple Crown, and is also the affliate sponsor of Girls on the Run of the High Country. The institute encourages all students, faculty and staff of ASU to participate and/or volunteer for the Triple Crown events, along with interested High Country residents. For more information about the High Country Triple Crown or Girls on the Run, call 828-262- or click to www. triplecrown.appstate.edu
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| Blue Ridge Parkway Birthday Bash |
 Date: 8/28 - 8/28
Join us for an early 75th Parkway Birthday Bash at the Blue Ridge Parkway from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. The free tours will last about 50 minutes and registration is REQUIRED. Call 298-5330 ext. 304. The party will wrap up with an old-time mountain music performancde by The Elkville String Band from WIlkes County at 2 p.m. This free concert is presented by the Blue Ridge National Heritage Area.
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| Jewelry Trunk Show at Carlton |
Date: 8/28 - 8/28
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The 28th Mid-Summer Exhibition ongoing at Carlton Gallery features the fifth annual Jewelry Trunk Show today. This jewelry trunk show is also a facet of the Avery Tour de Art, held on this date from 10 AM to 5 PM.
Some of the designers will be present to talk about their exclusive work from 1 to 4 PM, and light refreshments will be served.
The Mid-Summer Exhibition continues through September 15. The gallery is located 10 miles south of Boone and 7 miles north of Linville on Highway 105. Hours at 10 AM to 5 PM Tuesday through Saturday and 11 Am to 5 PM on Sunday.
For more information on Carlton Gallery or workshops held, call 828-963-4288 or click on their web site.
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| ACADA Fashion Show, Silent Auction and Luncheon |
Date: 8/28 - 8/28
The annual ACADA Fashion Show, Luncheon and Silent Auction will be held at 11 AM at the Mountain Glen Country Club. This event raises funds to help support Avery County's domestic violence and sexual assault program. Casual wear, sports wear, formal and bridal fashions will be featured. The silent auction features many items from local businesses that include dinners at local restaurants, clothing, house wares, entertainment events and much more. A delicious lunch will be served during the course of the event.
Tickets are $20.00 and are available at the door or in advance at the Avery Chamber of Commerce, Thelma's Things in Banner Elk, United Community Bank, Clyde's Cuts and the Avery Journal-Times in Newland, and Mountaineer Landscaping in Linville.
Call 828-733-3512 for more information and to reserve your tickets today!
Help them put an end to the demestic violence and sexual assault in the community by participating in this event. Please join them for a fun-filled day of lunch, fashions and the opportunity to bid on a multitude of silent auction items!
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| Old Shoes Collection at Footsloggers |
Date: 8/28 - 09/13
Through 13, Footsloggers in Boone and Blowing Rock will accept used, clean footwear. Customers trading in their old shoes will receive 20 percent off any new pair of Chaco footwear. Old footwear will be cleaned up and sent to Soles 4 Souls for distribution. Since its inception in 2004, the Chaco Recycle Program has helped nearly 20,000 people. For more info, call the Boone store at 828-262-511 or the Blowing Rock store at 828-295-4453
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| Rock the Blue Ridge Ride |
 Date: 8/29 - 8/29
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The 75 and 35-mile rides, which will celebrate the Blue Ridge Parkway's 75th anniversary, should provide cooler weather for riders coming into town.
Registration is $85 for a single rider, or $75 per rider for four or more riders registering together.
More than 40 percent of each ride will take part on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Riders will stage at Appalachian Ski Mountain and leave there between 6:30 AM and 8:30 AM.
Courses will take riders on the Parkway for long stretches and then back on different routes.
Riders will cruise over the Linn Cove Viaduct and toward the base of Grandfather Mountain. The 35-mile loop will exit tyhere and return on Highway 221, while the longer ride will continue to Linville Falls and along the Toe River before making the return trip via Highway 221.
There will be a concert on Friday, August 27, for participants and their families, a kids' bike rodeo at Lees-McRae College on Saturday, August 28, and a BBQ dinner after the ride. At the BBQ dinner, there will be an eent expo, live bluegrass music and more entertainment.
For more information about the Rock the Blue Ridge Ride, click to the web site or call 828-260-0534.
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| Inn At Elk River Reopening |
 Date: 8/29 - 8/29
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The Inn at Elk River is reopening and is inviting the community for an open house on August 29, 2010 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
We have enjoyed a wonderful relationship with many of the business owners & Innkeepers in the Banner Elk community since 1996. We want to invite you to come celebrate the recent renovation of our Inn at Elk River on Sunday, August 29th from 2:00 to 5:00 PM.
As you may know, Malinda &John Lowery, along with Bill & Loretta Dodgen & Richard & Ann Miller have owned & operated the Inn at Elk River Bed & Breakfast Inn in Banner Elk, NC since 1996. Please visit our web site (www.elkriverinn.com) for more details about our 8 guest room Inn that has been recently refreshed & remodeled throughout.
Our rooms are nicely furnished, complete with private bathrooms & an expansive deck that offers a beautiful view of the NC mountains. Four of our eight guest rooms have working fireplaces & all have been recently renovated with new carpet, paint, furniture & bedding, right down to new sheets & towels. A complimentary breakfast is included each morning for our Inn guests.
We hope that you can join us for our Grand Reopening celebration on Sunday, August 29th from 2:00 to 5:00! All we ask is that you RSVP to Innkeeper@elkriverinn.com so we have plenty of refreshments. Thanks again!
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