Railroad Grade 5K Race
The 7th Annual 5K Railroad Grade Run will be held September 20, 2008 in Todd, NC. Race begins at 9:00 a.m. Registration and preregistration packet pickup begins at 8:15 a.m.
HIDEThis is a fast, flat scenic 5k race. Race starts and ends at Todd General Store. Preregistration - $15.00, Race Day - $18.00. All proceeds go to the R. Flake Shaw Scholarship Fund. Registration forms are available at http://webpages.charter.net/boonegirl/ or call Helen Moretz - 828-264-7142 or Janet Moretz - 828-264-9480 for more information.
All runners receive a high quality t-shirt and participate in post race celebrations, including food, door prizes and awards ceremony. Top 3 Male/Female in age group divisions will receive special awards.
HIDE AVERY COUNTY A&H FAIR
16th Annual Avery A&H Fair is September 9th - 13th at Heritage Park In Newland.
Our Theme is in Honor of your "Hometown Heroes" Entries and Fun for all surrounding Counties. New this year we welcome Inners Shows. Call 828-387-6870 for more information or visit www.averyfair.com
HIDEThe Avery A&H Fair Board Extends a very Special Welcome to You. Gates open at 5pm on Tuesday - Friday, September 9th - 12th and 12 noon on Saturday September 13th. Gate prices are $6 Adult &3 Children 6-12 and Free for 0-5 years.
Inners Shows Ride Bracelets are $15.00.
Get in on the fun and fill your forms out for the Farm & Home Entries, Livestock Barn and Show, Scarecrow Contest, Talent and Beauty Shows, etc.
Join us each day for loads of Fun and Excitement. 828-387-6870
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Blue Ridge Equestrian 4-H HORSE Show
September 13, 2008 A Day of Family Fun!
Blowing Rock Equestrian Preserve, Blowing Rock, NC
HIDE4th Annual Blue Ridge Equestrian 4-H Horse Show
Western, English, Non-Trotting and Gaming classes for both experienced and novice riders as well as face painting, pony rides and games at the Blowing Rock Equestrian Preserve, Blowing Rock, NC starting at 8:00 a.m. $8.00 class entry fees. $10.00 Jackpot Class Entry Fee Info: www.blueridge4h.org or blueridge4h@hotmail.com
HIDE CNPA Sponsors Photographer Art Wolfe
CNPA, Carolinas' Nature Photographers Association, is proud to sponsor Art Wolfe for a photo workshop in Charlotte, October 17 - 19, 2008.
HIDECNPA, Carolinas' Nature Photographers Association, is proud to sponsor Art Wolfe for a photo workshop in Charlotte, October 17 - 19, 2008.
The photo workshop will include sessions on Composition, Distilling a Scene, Image Editing, Preparing for in-the-field trips, Q&A sessions about photography.
For further information go to "www.cnpa.org." and click on Art Wolfe workshop. CNPA is a non-profit, al volunteer group dedicated to the education of individuals in photography, the enjoyment of nature and photographing with others in North and South Carolina.
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Bob Phipps Foothills Region Coordinator
3991 Rising Hills Dr.
Lenoir, NC
HIDE 6th Annual Mile High Kite Festival
Join us again on August 31st at the top of Beech Mountain for our Mile High Kite Festival.
HIDELearn to build and fly a kite from the experts. For more information, call Peggy or Mike at the Beech Mountain Chamber of Commerce: (828) 387-9283
HIDE Wayne Henderson, Jeff Little & Steve Lewis Concert on Friday, September 5th --A Benefit for the Ashe County Library Furnishings and Equipment Fund
Mark your calendars for a great concert by Wayne Henderson, Jeff, Little and Steve Lewis on Friday, September 5th.
They will be appearing at 7:30 p.m. at the Ashe County Civic Center
to help raise money for the new library’s furnishings and equipment fund.
HIDETickets are just $15 at the Ashe County library (temporarily located in Jefferson Station) and Bluemoon Guitars and Music Store in downtown West Jefferson and at the Mast Store in Boone on King Street. Sales may be in cash or check only. Buy your tickets soon as their concerts are always popular!
For information, call 336-846-2041.
HIDE The New Riverview Farmer's Market is open Thursdays
The New Riverview Farmer’s Market is open every Thursday 1:00 pm til 6:00 pm starting May 22.
HIDEThe Riverview Farmer’s Market is open every Thursday 1:00 pm til 6:00 pm starting May 22. Everyone is welcome! You’re invited to Come Grow With Us and Come Buy With Us by the Scenic North Fork of the New River in Ashe County. We have fresh local produce grown by local folks. Also available is breads, jams, jellies, vinegars and other foods. We are located at Riverview Community Center, 11719 NC Hwy 88 West, Creston, NC 28615, 5 miles west of Warrensville, 12 miles east of Trade TN, at Rich Hill Rd. If rainy, meet inside the gym. We want more growers and sellers! For information about joining call or email the Market Coordinator phone (336)977-9663 email andreajy58@hotmail.com website www.riverviewccnc.org
HIDE Trail Work Day
Ever wondered what it takes to build a hiking trail? Well here is a great way to learn and get your hands dirty helping to build a hiking trial that will be here forever. Elk Knob is currently building a hiking trail to the summit and needs your help. No experience is needed. Rangers will be there to work with you and to answer any questions. Activities could include any of the following...clearing brush and topsoil in trail path, creating tread, building rock wall, graveling tread, and more.
HIDEEvery Saturday 9am-2pm. Meet in the trailhead parking lot at 9am. Bring work gloves and Cover toed shoes (no sandals or flip flops will be allowed when working on the trail). Please be sure to bring any water and or snacks you will need while working.
HIDE New River Trail 50k run
10/11/08, 8am Fries, VA
This 50k (31.1 miles) ultramarathon is completely on the New River Trail. 100% dirt, flat, FAST.This is a "green" event with all proceeds going to The National Committee for the New River.Registration information below.
HIDEAt least 5 aid stations. 7 hour time limit. Pottery cup or Nathan Quickdraw for entrants. Patagonia Long Sleeve finishers shirts. Prizes top 3 M &F under 40 and 40+. Post race meal. $50.00 before 9/1/08, $65.00 after. Register at http://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?EVENT_ID=1512090&CHECKSSO=0
For more information: www.ncnr.org/nrt50k.html or contact race director Annette Bednosky: annettebednosky@gmail.com, 336-620-2986
HIDE Ashe Humane Adoptions
The Ashe County Humane Society has animals available for adoptions every Saturday.
HIDEThe hours for adoptions are 10-3. We are located directly in front of the Ashe National Guard Armory on Old Hwy 16 in Jefferson.
HIDE Phipps Farm Friday Night Jam
Live-Venue, Old Time and Bluegrass mountain music. All music levels welcome, dancers too.
HIDEWhen:Every Friday Night
Time:7:00pm-10:00pm
Admission:Free
Location:2425 Silas Creek Rd.; Lansing, NC. 28643
Info:Dawg or Rita Wood-336-384-2382.
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