What’s going on in your community? Here’s a brief update on the emails we received today. Check back each day for an updated list of events going on in the area. As always, please feel free to email us about your event or update.

What’s Happening This Week at Lost Province Brewing

Appalachian State Board of Trustees to Meet September 20-21

Notice of Special Meeting of the Watauga Public Facilities Corporation

The Steel Wheels to Play in Wilkesboro on September 22

Watauga County Singing Convention is September 22

Grandfather Mountain Girl Scout Day Rescheduled for September 22

Public Hearing and Planning Commission to Meet September 24

Watauga County Republican Women’s Club to Meet September 26

Final Senior Softball Tournament of the Season is Friday, September 28

Craft Enrichment Program Classes Underway For This Fall

Watauga County Arts Council yART Supply Sale Happening September 29

Watauga County Republican Party Hosting Reverse Raffle on October 5

Third Annual Community Fall Dance is October 6

Blowing Rock Youth Organization Receives Grant From Killington World Cup Committee

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Compiled by Nathan Ham

September 17, 2018. N.C.-based Americana band Possum Jenkins and Brewer World Tour present the Fifth Annual Carolina Ramble & Reunion at beautiful Brayshaw farm near Boone in Bethel, NC. The event takes place from Friday to Sunday, September 28 to 30, 2018. The Ramble is an intimate, fall music festival featuring food, camping, games, and fun for the whole family.  Gates open on Friday at 4:00 p.m., with music running from 5:00 to 11:00 p.m. On Saturday, gates will open at 9:00 a.m., with music running from 11:00 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Performers include Possum Jenkins, Tellico, David Childers & The Serpents, Melissa Reaves, Soul Benefactor, Wurlitzer Prize, Earleine, The Worthless Son-In-Laws, Dave Brewer’s Foscoe Four, Molly McGinn, The Little Stony Nighthawks, Clint Roberts & The Wonder Drug and Crenshaw Pentatocostal. / Read more…

September 13, 2018. Walkers and runners alike flocked to the High Country last year for the first annual 7K@7D. Sadly, this year’s race has been canceled as a precaution because of the impending weather that Hurricane Florence is expected to bring to the High Country. The race will not be rescheduled for later this year. All proceeds made from current registrations will go towards the Blue Ridge Conservancy, as was planned, but the proceeds will also be split with Hurricane Relief.   By Hailey Blevins / Read more…

September 13, 2018. A new skatepark is coming to the Boone Greenway in the near future. While dates haven’t been set for construction yet, the effort to raise funds has already begun. In February 2018, the Boone Town Council voted unanimously to approve the new skatepark site and a $25,000 budget to begin construction. The rest of the funds needed for the project, however, will come from public and private donations. A partnership between The Gamekeeper and Recess Skate and Snow is underway to raise money for the future Boone Greenway Skatepark. On September 20, Recess Skate and Snow will host a mini golf fundraiser at Sunrise Grill from 2-10 p.m. to raise money for the new Boone Greenway Skatepark. Recess invites everyone to come out and play mini golf to support the new skatepark. It’s $10 to play and free to loiter around! The holes are sponsored by many different businesses and there will also be a silent auction.On September 24, The Gamekeeper Restaurant will hold a tribute dinner and auction in honor of Anthony Bourdain’s legacy from 5 p.m. to roughly 9 p.m. From 5-7:30, a silent auction will take place. Around 7:30, a live auction for larger items and art pieces will begin. Tickets are $40 per person. Tickets can be purchased and donation inquiries can be made at 828-963-7400. The Gamekeeper will be splitting the proceeds from this night between two skateparks. By Hailey Blevins / Read more…

What’s going on in your community? Here’s a brief update on the emails we received today. Check back each day for an updated list of events going on in the area. As always, please feel free to email us about your event or update.

National Food System Expert Coming to Boone on September 19

Boone Native Maura Shawn Scanlin to Return with Traditional Music Duo ‘Rakish’ for Workshop and Concert at The Jones House September 22 

Final Senior Softball Tournament of the Season is Friday, September 28

Revolutionary War Days Celebrate Heroic March to Victory 

Third Annual Community Fall Dance is October 6 

Town of Boone’s Jimmy Smith Maranon & Street Party Rescheduled For October 19

Olympic Super-G Medalist, Andrew Weibrecht Joins Sugar Mountain Resort’s Preseason Ski Clinic Coaching Staff

BRAHM is Looking For New Volunteers!

High Country United Way Ready to Help Communities Affected by Hurricane Florence

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Compiled by Nathan Ham

September 13, 2018. The Watauga County Farmers’ Market isn’t letting Hurricane Florence put a damper on this Saturday’s market. According to market manager Michelle Slaton, the market will be open from 8 a.m. until noon as scheduled. “It has certainly been an exciting week for all North Carolinians as we have been watching the weather. I have gotten many calls asking and I am happy to say that the Watauga County Farmer’s Market will be open this Saturday,” Slaton said. “Come out early Saturday and stock up on everything you might need to see you through the rainy days ahead. Thank you to all of our amazing customers for their patronage throughout the season. Hoping everyone stays safe through this weather.” By Nathan Ham / Read more…

September 13, 2018. For the fourth year in a row, the American Dance Festival’s “Movies by Movers” film festival kicks off the Appalachian State University Department of Theatre and Dance’s fall season September 20–22. As part of the festival, films selected from international submissions will be shown at the Turchin Center for Visual Arts and Varsity Gym on the university campus. Admission is free of charge, but donations for dance scholarships will be gratefully accepted at each venue. “Movies by Movers” is an annual festival of films dedicated to the celebration of the conversation between the body and the camera. It showcases collaboration between the ephemeral art of live movement and the perpetual nature of film. Students, emerging artists, seasoned professionals — even those who would not consider themselves artists but have great ideas — find room on the festival’s screens to share their craft. / Read more…

September 13, 2018. The Blowing Rock Music Festival originally scheduled for this Saturday, September 15, has been rescheduled for Sunday, October 7. The pending landfall of Hurricane Florence and the high amounts of rain predicted across the High Country forced the event to be rescheduled, according to Blowing Rock Mayor Charlie Sellers. Sellers, who owns and operates The Blowing Rock Attraction and helps organize this event, said that due to the State of Emergency being in affect across North Carolina, the safety of festival goers and entertainers was the most important thing. “The schedule will remain the same, the entertainers will remain the same and tickets are still on sale for $30 for adults, $10 for children up until the day of the festival,” Sellers said.  By Nathan Ham / Read more…

September 13, 2018. Appalachian State University’s Hayes School of Music will present guest artists Heartland Baroque on Tuesday, Sept. 18 at 8 p.m. in Broyhill Music Center’s Recital Hall. Admission is free and open to the public. Heartland Baroque presents “The Winged Lion and the Unremembered Sea,” a program telling the story of Venice with the sounds of its most renowned 17th-Century musical masters, and in the words of famed humorist Mark Twain. Selections from The Innocents Abroad, published in 1869, chronicle Twain’s time in Venice as he journeyed through Europe with a group of Americans. Juxtaposed against this is the baroque period, when Venice is the veritable musical capital of Italy and is often considered one of the most alive and artistically innovative cities in the entirety of Europe. Venice’s baroque musicians paint the landscape of the city with vivid and sacred colors. / Read more…

September 13, 2018. October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This year, Appalachian Regional Healthcare System (ARHS) along with many other High Country businesses and organizations, have adopted a new Together We Fight approach to breast cancer. The collaborative approach took shape after several community organizations discussed ways to join forces to support breast cancer patients on a local level. The Together We Fight collaborative includes the following community events and fundraisers: September 29 – Tanger Outlets Blowing Rock PINK Campaign Launch Party, October 6 – Mining for a Purpose, October 12 – Pink Day, October 13 – Kilograms for Mammograms, October 27 – High Country Walk/Run for Breast Cancer / Read more…

What’s going on in your community? Here’s a brief update on the emails we received today. Check back each day for an updated list of events going on in the area. As always, please feel free to email us about your event or update.

Upcoming Events at Heritage Hall Theatre

Boone Clean-Up Day and Litter Sweep Begins September 15

Watauga Amateur Radio Club Hosting Test Session on September 29

Wilkes Community College Hosts 2nd Annual Northwest North Carolina Forklift Rodeo on October 5

National Storytelling Festival to Celebrate 46 Years of World-Renowned Storytelling October 5-7

Test Your Ability to Write a Short Mystery and Support Your Library

Ski or Ride the North Carolina Mountains Anytime, All Winter Long

Blue Ridge Mountain Club Expands Membership Services Leadership Team

Donate to Double Up Food Bucks to Help Local Families, Local Farmers and the Local Economy

Foxx, Scott Praise House Passage of Bipartisan Financial Aid Legislation

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Compiled by Nathan Ham

September 11, 2018. Carolina in the Fall Music and Food Festival, the fourth annual celebration of music, food and mountain tradition, takes place September 21-22, in historic downtown Wilkesboro. Over 100 musicians, chefs, vintners and craft beer brewers from the region will gather on Main Street to entertain audiences with the best of their craft. Music begins at noon on Friday and 11 a.m. on Saturday and continues until 10:30 p.m. both nights. Festival gates open an hour before the music begins. Carolina in the Fall, recipient of the 2017 IBMA Momentum Event of the Year Award, offers five stages of entertainment: Carolina Stage, Foothills Stage, Hall of Fame Stage, Great State Stage, and, new for this year, The 1915 Stage. Live music on the porch of the Blue Ridge Artisan Center at The 1915 begins at 1 p.m. each day. Wilkes County’s The Kruger Brothers serve as festival hosts. They will be joined by other renowned bands that salute the rich musical history of Wilkes, including The Steel Wheels, Jim Lauderdale, The Secret Sisters, Front Country, Humming House, The Roosevelts, Snyder Family Band, The Trailblazers, Wayne Henderson, Presley Barker and many others. The complete lineup and stage schedules are available at www.carolinainthefall.org. / Read more…

September 11, 2018. The 2018-19 season of “The Schaefer Center Presents…” performance series, presented by Appalachian State University’s Office of Arts and Cultural Programs, offers students, faculty, staff and the community a diverse array of music, theatre and dance events, spanning from Oct. 2018 through April 2019. The series promotes the power and excitement of the live performance by creating memorable performance experiences and related educational and outreach activities. Tickets for these events are on sale now at the Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts. The 2018-19 season will include performances by Shovels and Rope, the North Carolina Symphony, Stephen Stills and Judy Collins, Ballet Folkórico de México, Herbie Hancock, the Dance Theatre of Harlem and The World of Musicals. / Read more…

September 11, 2018. The outdoor summer concerts have wound down for the year at the Jones House, but the downtown Boone community center continues celebrating local, regional, and national acts with indoor performances. The first house concert of the fall takes place on Saturday, September 22, with a performance by Rakish. Based in the New England area, Rakish features violinist, fiddler, and Boone-area native, Maura Shawn Scanlin and guitarist Conor Hearn. The duo gets their namesake from the traditional Irish tune “Rakish Paddy,” celebrating their shared background in traditional Irish and Scotish music. “Rakish also suggests something strikingly unconventional in its appearance,” say the band members. “We embrace this in our music, drawing on the traditional music we grew up with presented in a performance style that is more akin to concert music.” The band explores tunes and songs from Irish and American folk traditions, while also reflecting on Scanlin and Hearn’s shared interest and love for chamber music and jazz. / Read more…

September 11, 2018. In the effort to reduce the impact of climate change one approach is to decrease greenhouse gases by removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. This can be done by growing plants, especially long-lived plants like trees. On Friday, September 21, the Appalachian Carbon Research Group will host the second Forest Offsets Workshop focused on the future of carbon offsets for small-scale forest owners in the Southeastern United States. The goal is to disseminate information and facilitate a discussion on the various obstacles facing carbon offset projects on small-scale forest parcels (<1000 acres). ACRG is particularly interested in engaging with and learning from private forest owners. This workshop will take place 9am - 4pm in the Plemmons Student Union (263 Locust Street, Boone, NC, 28608), and will involve project developers, carbon registry representatives, researchers, and forest landowners.  / Read more…

September 10, 2018 Starting Monday, Sept. 17, Appalachian State University will be hosting their annual Visiting Writer Series in the Plemmons Student Union, featuring Moisés Kaufman, Robert Morgan, Peter Fish and Toi Derricotte. Join these artists in reading their respective literary works and participate in different workshops. Admittance is free and open to the public. Parking on-campus is free after 5 p.m. / Read more…

September 10, 2018 Alta Vista Gallery in Valle Crucis has a new show of oils by nationally-acclaimed, award-winning plein air painter Monique Carr.  “Textures of Nature” is hanging now through October 13. On Saturday, September 22, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., the public is invited to drop in at Alta Vista to enjoy the new show and to hear Carr discuss her art. Refreshments will be served. Art-lovers like to hear from Carr, who has a story to tell about each painting and is also generous in sharing painting advice. There will also be a reception. Carr has a long list of awards from juried competitions nationwide. Her most recent honor was being selected into the prestigious “Best of America” exhibition hanging now in Ohio, hosted by the National Oil and Acrylic Painting Society. More than 900 painters competed for this honor, and Carr is one of only 130 selected to be in the exhibition. / Read more…

September 10, 2018 The Appalachian State University Department of Theatre and Dance will present nine productions during the 2018–19 season, a year that marks the 25th anniversary of its primary performance venue, the Valborg Theatre. Department Chair Kevin Warner, associate professor of dance studies at Appalachian, noted that the season includes three works recently named among the 25 best American plays of the last quarter century by the by the New York Times, plus Shakespeare’s most popular classic comedy. To celebrate the 25th anniversary of Valborg Theatre, which opened in the spring of 1994 with a production of Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” the department is offering this production as well. According to Dr. Derek Davidson, assistant professor and chair of the play selection process, “the season truly represents the best of what the American theatre has to offer. Each play will challenge our students, faculty and staff to even greater levels of accomplishment, and will expose our dedicated audiences to works with which they may be unfamiliar, as well as a beloved comedy by the world’s most produced playwright. Undoubtedly, our theatre and dance patrons will be delighted.” / Read more…

September 10, 2018 Get ready to tee off on October 8, 2018 at Hound Ears Club for Hospitality House’s fourth annual golf tournament – rechristened the Frank and Kay Golf Classic. This signature event, during peak leaf, season will honor the legacy of philanthropy and leadership that Frank and Kay Borkowski have bestowed upon the High Country since their arrival in 1993. “Frank and Kay have been an integral part of the mission and vision of Hospitality House,” stated Hospitality House director of development Todd Carter. “Their passion for helping those less fortunate is unparalleled.” Men’s, women’s and mixed foursomes are invited to the four-person scramble format event that features a hole-in-one contest, putting contest, 13 yard par 3 challenge, prizes, gift bags, cigars, silent auction, on-course snacks and catered hors d’ouevres. / Read more…

September 7, 2018 It’s that time again! The Appalachian Roller Derby team is hosting their annual boot camp! If you’ve ever been interested in learning the ins and outs of roller derby, now is your chance. Whether you are interested in joining the team as a skater, a referee, or a non-skating official, feel free to come out on September 9th from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. out at Skateworld in Vilas. Skaters will be going over all of the basics to give everyone a taste of roller derby. You’ll learn how to fall, skate, stop and much more. No experience required. All needed gear will be provided. Bring yourself and a mouthguard, and wear clothes you’re comfortable working out in. You can pre-register on the Appalachian Roller Derby Facebook page, which will cost $30, or pay $35 at the door. / Read more…

September 7, 2018 The roar will be real at the High Country Fairgrounds in Boone when hundreds of bikers come to town next week for the annual Fall Boone Bike Rally. Beginning Thursday, Sept 13, gates will open at noon for campers and vendors with one of the featured bands, Southern Thunder, taking the stage for a two-hour concert at 8 p.m. Things get rocking in a big way on Friday, Sept 14 when gates open at 9 a.m. along with vendors ready for business and swap meets begin. Again, on Saturday, the gates, vendor booths and swap meets open at 9 a.m. By Sherrie Norris / Read more…

September 7, 2018 There are few events for which people really don’t mind standing in line in the midst of a crowd for an hour or longer just to get inside the door— but most everyone knows that the upcoming 34th Annual Fall Bazaar at Boone United Methodist Church is one of those rare opportunities when time stands still and crowds just don’t seem to matter. It’s happening on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 14-15, with breakfast jumpstarting the fun on Friday morning when the doors open at 7:30 a.m. Throughout the day, shoppers will be in their paradise with an opportunity to engage in the festive atmosphere that has a little bit of everything. By Sherrie Norris / Read more…

September 7, 2018 Bring your blankets and lawn chairs for the next Summer concert at St. Mary of the Hills Episcopal Church when Earleine and Lauren come to play on Sunday afternoon, September 16th at 3 pm! Playing “Americana music with a swirl of folk/rock roots and a blanket of soul,” Earleine (Ashley Wright) grew up in Tennessee just north of Nashville. Lauren (Lauren Hayworth) has a Master’s in Vocal Performance from ASU, writes Americana-style music, and performs regularly around Boone with the jazz ensembles The Mercury Dames and the Good Vibes Jazz Trio. They’ll be joined by fiddler Brandon Holder for this fresh, engaging program, including songs by the Osborne Brothers, Townes Van Zandt, and original music by Wright and Hayworth themselves. / Read more…

September 6, 2018. The Blowing Rock Music Festival once again welcomes a variety of artists to the event stage at the Blowing Rock Attraction in Blowing Rock, NC on Saturday, September 15. Charlie Sellers, proprietor of The Blowing Rock, said, “Our new entertainers this year will add additional flair to the event, especially as many of this year’s guests have not performed in our area before. We expect this year’s event to be our largest with an excess of 700 attendees.” Headline entertainers for 2018 include the Harris Brothers, Robertson Boys, The South Carolina Broadcasters, the Jeff Little Trio, Wayne Henderson, and Strictly Clean and Decent. Other acts and groups cover a wide range of musical genres, and include The Neighbors, Shelby Rae Moore Band, Soul Benefactor, Dave Braun Band, and Charlie Carpenter. / Read more…

September 6, 2018. Come share the excitement at the Watauga County Farmers’ Market this Saturday from 8 a.m. until noon at Daniel Boone Park, Horn in the West parking lot in Boone. It’s going to be a great Saturday! Root Veggie Day is sure to be a great time. There will also be some great music, as well as the Kid’s Mini Market activities. Fall produce is starting to arrive. Stop by and stock up!  / Read more…

September 6, 2018. It’s almost time for the 14th annual Elk Knob Community Headwaters Day. Scenic Elk Knob State Park will be the center of community celebration on Saturday, September 8th. This free event is centered around family fun, Appalachian heritage, and live entertainment with a touch of educational demonstrations to connect old-time culture and heritage with current generations. The opening ceremony for Headwaters Day will begin at 11 a.m. and the event will continue until 3 p.m. Though the event is free, you’re encouraged to join in the spirit of community by bringing a covered dish to share for the communal lunch at noon. The communal lunch is the part that many look forward to the most. “The big deal is that we have a pot luck. It’s the biggest potluck I’ve ever been to because everyone brings a dish and we’ve had up to 300 people before. It’s a really big potluck with great food,” said Amanda Perry. By Hailey Blevins / Read more…

September 5, 2018 The Town of Crossnore in central Avery County will host a Fall Jam and Hot Dog Roast on Friday, September 7. The event will take place at the Crossnore Meeting House and will run from 6:00-9:00 p.m. The Crossnore Meeting House is located in the center of town. The hot dogs will be roasted in the town’s large fire pit there. Noted regional guitarist and singer Jesse Smith will be the event’s featured performer. Smith is a Crossnore native. By Tim Gardner / Read more…

September 5, 2018 The North Carolina GlaxoSmithKline Foundation has provided $25,000 to Friends of the Ashe County Public Library for the Appalachian Regional Library through its Ribbon of Hope grant. Grant funds will be used to construct three Story Walks, one in each county of the regional public library system: Ashe, Watauga and Wilkes. The Watauga County Public Library is partnering with Watauga County to locate a new Story Walk at the Tot Lot in Boone (231 Complex Drive). The grand opening for this Story Walk will be on Saturday, Oct. 20, at 11:30 a.m., with the featured book Anansi and the Moss-Covered Rock by Eric Kimmel. Snacks will be provided and children can create their own spider under the pavilion. In case of inclement weather, the grand opening event will be at the Watauga County Public Library, 140 Queen Street, Boone. / Read more…

September 5, 2018 Hosted by the Watauga County Historical Society, the town of Boone will officially proclaim Sunday, September 9 as “Joe Miller Day.” This special event will be from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Jones House in downtown Boone. Light refreshments will be served. The event will be highlighted by a formal proclamation by Boone mayor Rennie Brantz and the official release of Cheap Joe, a new 257-page book by local artist and author Noyes Capehart on the life and accomplishments of Joe Miller. As stated in the sub-title of the book, it showcases “the improbable but true story of Joe Miller, a small town pharmacist who mastered the fickle technique of watercolor and along the way created one of the most successful art supply companies in America.” / Read more…

September 5, 2018 A golf tournament to benefit the Boone-based High Country Caregiver Foundation, which provides numerous services to residents in a seven-county area from Yancey to Wilkes, will be held Saturday, September 22, at Grassy Creek Golf & Country Club in Spruce Pine. The excitement gets underway with a shotgun start at 1 p.m. with tournament format a true captain’s choice scramble, according to organizers. Entry fee is $75 a player or $280 per team. Entry fee includes golfer’s gift bag, closet to the pin prizes on all par 3s, longest drive competition, lunch snack bag, and full dinner in the golf course restaurant. By Sherrie Norris / Read more…

What’s going on in your community? Here’s a brief update on the emails we received today. Check back each day for an updated list of events going on in the area. As always, please feel free to email us about your event or update.

Campus Emergency Siren Test to be Conducted September 5

What’s Happening This Week at Lost Province Brewing

Deadline for Agenda Item Submission for Boone Town Council Meeting is September 7

Town of Boone Seeking Interested Individuals to Fill Board Openings

Appalachian Regional Healthcare System to Hold Emergency Training Exercise on September 8

Blue Ridge Parkway Celebrates Brinegar Day on September 8

Blue Ridge Women in Agriculture Holding Workshop on Raising Meat Goats September 9

Torch Club to Meet on Monday, September 10

High Country Workforce Development Board to Meet September 13

Watauga Amateur Radio Club Hosting Test Session on September 29

27th Annual Boone Area Chamber of Commerce Last Chance Golf Tournament is October 3

Wilkes Heritage Museum Announces New Saturday Hours for 2018

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Compiled by Nathan Ham

September 4, 2018. The night flight tours at Sky Valley Zip Tours have been a big hit since they began three months ago. The first night flights began in June and give people the chance to zip through the trees and jump off a cliff at night. This Saturday, September 8, those participating in the night flights will have a chance to enjoy a complimentary beer tasting following the tour. The idea for these night flights came about two years ago, according to Sky Valley owner Jack Sharp. The tour takes about an hour and a half and will cover the first half of the course, which is five different zip lines. Following the zip line course, the night tour ends with a cliff jump.  By Nathan Ham / Read more…

Sept. 4, 2018. Peter Fletcher is an American classical guitarist based in Detroit and New York City. He performs over 100 concerts a year, and his recordings on the Centaur Records and Towerhill Recordings labels have been critically acclaimed. Peter offers an audience friendly, solo recital including repertoire that runs the gamut from the Renaissance Period through the 20th Century. His current recital program begins with two Renaissance works by Santiago de Murcia and Alonso Mudarra, and features Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring and Lute Suite No. 1 by J. S. Bach, Paganini’s ever popular Caprice No. 24, the fiendishly difficult Five Bagatelles by British composer William Walton, and Recuerdos de la Alhambra, a great favorite among audiences, by Spanish composer Francisco Tarrega. Peter will perform a concert, titled Music of Four Centuries on Saturday, September 15th at 2 p.m. at Watauga County Public Library. The show is free and reservations aren’t taken. Come early to be sure to get a seat. / Read more…

August 31, 2018. The Town of Boone and the Town of Boone Sustainability, Economics and Environment Committee is excited to be sponsoring the first Earth Awareness Day on September 7, 2018 from 5:00-8:00 PM, at the Jones House Community and Cultural Center located at 604 W. King Street in beautiful Downtown Boone. This free event will feature educational programming, music, fun, and refreshments for all attendees and hopes to educate everyone on ways to make sustainable choices that make a difference for our community. Entertainment to be provided by The KING BEES, a local group, who are celebrating their 31st anniversary of playing their Blues and American Roots Music in the High County and around the world. / Read more…

Sept. 4, 2018. Visitors are familiar with Grandfather Mountain’s resident animals, including black bears, bald eagles, cougars, river otters and elk. But what do they do after dark? Guests can find out Saturday, Sept. 29, at Grandfather Mountain’s annual Creatures of the Night & Bonfire Delight, a nighttime event that features fun and spooky stories told by firelight, along with rare after-dark tours. From 6 to 9:30 p.m., guests of all ages can enjoy hot chocolate and warm apple cider by the glow of a bonfire. The event is BYOS (Bring Your Own S’mores), but the park will provide marshmallow roasting sticks, cider, hot chocolate and seating. / Read more…