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February Weekend Events: Into the Winter Groove 2/26-28

February Weekend Events: Into the Winter Groove 2/26-28

By Keri • on February 25, 2010

February is almost over and we seem to be into some kind of Winter Groove. Getting over the Shock of all of the snow that we have had, watching it melt, and now waiting for the next round of winter weather to

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February Weekend Events:Give from your Heart…2/5-7

February Weekend Events:Give from your Heart…2/5-7

By Keri • on February 4, 2010

Snow Shows and Ice Capades seem to be the agenda this weekend with

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Freebie Friday: Don’t Hibernate… Celebrate!

Freebie Friday: Don’t Hibernate… Celebrate!

By Amy • on January 21, 2010

This can be a dull time of year in the High Country – stuck in the house with too much television and too many video games; housework staring you in the face; tired of the same old routine. Well, this year take the time to appreciate your area through the eyes of a visitor.  Don’t hibernate…

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Nominate a Hometown Hero for the Great Friend to Families Award

Nominate a Hometown Hero for the Great Friend to Families Award

By Sarah • on January 11, 2010

Do you have a “Hometown Hero”? The Children’s Playhouse is searching for a resident of the High Country whose greatest joy comes from helping kids and families,

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Flapjack Flip Pancake Breakfast to Benefit Watauga Education Foundation!

Flapjack Flip Pancake Breakfast to Benefit Watauga Education Foundation!

By Sarah • on December 2, 2009

The Watauga Education Foundation is hosting its annual Flapjack Flip Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, December 12, from 7:30AM-11:00AM.  $6 gets you all the Bald Guy Brew you can drink,

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Freebie Friday: Pancakes Breakfast at Applebee’s

Freebie Friday: Pancakes Breakfast at Applebee’s

By Tiffany • on November 14, 2009

In the summer of 2009, one college student uttered the words, “I really want to go to Nicaragua.” At that moment, the wheels were set into motion!  With some divine intervention, a few phone calls and lots of prayers, a scouting team was sent from Living Water Christian Fellowship (LWCF) in September.

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Our Rescue Dog Experience

Our Rescue Dog Experience

By Amy • on October 25, 2009

This summer we decided  that it was time to make room in our family for a new addition… a dog. We have been dog owners in the past, and have done the “puppy thing.”  After much discussion, we decided there simply was not enough room in our schedules to housebreak (or chew-proof)

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October Weekend Events: The Peak of Fall Foliage and the Ultimate in Autumn Festivals 10/17-18

October Weekend Events: The Peak of Fall Foliage and the Ultimate in Autumn Festivals 10/17-18

By Keri • on October 15, 2009

If you haven’t noticed by now, there is major change in the mountains and this weekend is said to be the peak of the brilliant color scheme of our Fall Foliage.  The beauty is unsurpassed with the mountains looking like they are on fire. You won’t want to miss getting out with your family

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Jewish Film Festival,  September 13 – 16

Jewish Film Festival, September 13 – 16

By Sarah • on August 31, 2009

An emotionally powerful and eloquent slate of award-winning films documenting the Jewish experience during the Holocaust is the focus of the Jewish Film Festival at the Hayes Performing Arts Center, Sept. 13-16. A co-production between The Simon Wiesenthal Center and its Academy Award-winning Moriah

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Weekend Events August 6-9, 2009

Weekend Events August 6-9, 2009

By Sarah • on August 5, 2009

Oh, my goodness, there is SO much going on in the High Country this weekend! I don’t know how I’ll decide!  I’m just going to post them in good ol’ fashioned list form and if you want to share any more information, feel free in the comments! Thursday 8/6 through Sunday 8/9 9:00

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