High Country Trike-A-Thon event to raise funds for kids battling cancer
The High Country Trike-A-Thon event organized by HighCountryMommies.com on Saturday, August 28th starting at 10:00am, with registration beginning
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Awesome Deal Alert! FREE Coffee and Cookies at Stick Boy TODAY!
To celebrate nine years of gracing the High Country with incredible bread, pastries, coffee, and more, Stick Boy Bread Company in Boone will offer everyone who comes in free coffee and cookies all day today! Bald Guy Brew will
Activities for Kids and Families
Biltmore Estate Flower Carpet through September 12
Jewel-tone colors of stained glass are the inspiration for this year’s Flower Carpet event at Biltmore, set for Aug. 20 through Sept. 12, on the South
Food, Cooking & Recipes
Tasty Tuesday: Classic Pound Cake
Some recipes are so simple and so classic that they just sort of stand alone as fabulous food. This pound cake is one of those recipes. A lady from my
Tasty Tuesday: Summer Vegetable Casserole
Nearly 25 years ago, I was blessed to marry into a family that takes food Very Seriously. Some of my best recipes over the years have come from one or
Tips, Tricks & Information
Community Corner: Yes on the Sales Tax/Rec Center Referendum
The following editorial was written by a Watauga County citizen, and does not necessarily reflect the opinion of the High Country Mom Squad. Why am I going
Get Healthy with “Boone’s Biggest Winner League”
On September 10th and 11th Boone’s Biggest Winner’s League will begin its fall classes: On Tuesdays from 11:30 -12:30 OR Wednesday evenings from 5:30
Shopping & Reviews
Wee Cycle Consignment Sale Starts Thursday!
The Wee Cycle Fall Consignment sale is finally here! Just like always, you can
Super Double Coupons Start today at Harris Teeter!
THIS WEEK ONLY! Wednesday, August 11 thru Tuesday, August 17, 2010, Harris Teeter will Double
Education
High Country High School Chorale
One of my kids, Jon, was born singing and we’re always looking for cool music opportunities for him. Last year, he was part of the inaugural year
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Register Now for High Country Cotillion 2010-2011 Session
The High Country’s unique and entertaining social education program, High Country Cotillion, is registering students for its new 2010-2011
USO Liberty Bells Perform at Hayes Center in Blowing Rock. This Sunday Only!
Note: See our interview with Rick Suyao from the Hayes Center to the right of the page—> A second performance of the USO Liberty Bells has been added on Sunday, August 29 at 2pm, since the prior
August Weekend Events: Welcome to the Dog Days of Summer Fun 08/20-22
Has it been hot enough for you? I’m telling you, this has been the most humid
It’s Festival Time in the High Country!
We’re approaching Autumn in the High Country and that mean one thing: FESTIVALS! We have gathered a huge list of High Country Fall Festivals, in chronological order, with all the information you
FREE Chick-Fil-A Breakfast For Moms on Monday 8/23
Celebrate Back to School with a Mom’s Morning out! I know I am very excited about getting back to the routine, but also sad to put an end to the all-day together time! (OK, I admit… a tiny
Runners, ASU Students and High Country Kids are invited to “Run the Gauntlet”
Editor’s Note: Sign up by August 23 to guarantee a T-shirt, but registration will be open until September 3! Daniel Boone was made to “Run the
Tasty Tuesday: Chicken Salads
Chicken Salad has been starring in my kitchen every night this past week. I keep finding recipes that are so delicious that we eat ourselves silly. The first Chicken Salad is a
Adoption Spotlight: Pilot Programs
While researching different avenues of adoption I came across agencies that were offering something a little different. They were offering participation in a Pilot Program. I found this option for international
August Weekend Events: August is for Outdoors Fun! 08/13-15
WooHoo, the weekend’s almost here! Have you survived school starting? It certainly has
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