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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 at 9:30am, at the National Guard Armory in Boone, will teach children riding-toy safety while having fun and raising funds for St. Jude Children’s
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Kids Create and Perform at the Playhouse Family Music Festival
Got a crafty kid? Or a fantastic fiddler? A budding ballerina or a pretty good potter? Kids who love to perform or create have two opportunities to shine at the upcoming Playhouse Family Music Festival on August 21st in Sugar Grove.
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Sam’s Wish, A Heartwarming Memory by Teesa Klear
If you had told me when my son was born what the future held, I would not have believed it. He seemed to perfect, and physically he was. But at 10 months-old, Sam got a high fever and had what looked like a febrile seizure. An EMT on the scene told me it would only be a bad memory and I could put it
Moms Can Help ASU International Students!
I received an email from a student at ASU, who is working on her senior project. I knew it was something that we moms could help with, so I am publishing her letter here. Remember that if you can’t go to the drop off point, contact Bess by email and she will come get them! For my senior project,
May Weekend Events: Marvelous May R&R Days 05/14-16
Welcome to Marvelous May! As I wrote in last week’s post, this is May, the month of wonderful and
Watauga Swim Team 5K/Fun Run Benefit
Did you know that Watauga County has a Swim Team with over 50 members? Over the years, I have known many kids who’ve participated in the Watauga County Swim Team, and it is wonderful for their fitness, as well as achievement and self esteem. The Mom Squad would like to share a message from the
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Portraits on the Parkway, with Jonathan Burton (GIVEAWAY!)
Jonathan Burton Photography is back again with another valuable giveaway, and their yearly charity event, Portraits on the Parkway. When he started Jonathan Burton Photography in 1992, Jonathan’s goal was to elevate his skills in photography and, in the process, create beautiful works of art. By
An Adoption Alternative
I’ve really enjoyed reading the series on adoptions, but with four biological and two stepchildren of my own, adoption is not an option. However, I wanted to share another way that anyone can make a significant change in the life of child- child sponsorship. We’ve all seen the commercials on
“Shooting Stars 2010!” or… “see my husband singing Mamma Mia”
Earlier this week, I posted about the Celebrity Serve 2010, which I will spend serving at Glidewell’s on Main Street in Blowing Rock! Click
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Celebrity Serve 2010 Serves Up FUN and Funds for Watauga Education Foundation! (GIVEAWAY)
Celebrity Serve 2010 is a Community Fundraiser for local charities. This year Watauga Education Foundation is the beneficiary. Each Year, the WEF raises and donates thousands of dollars
