1) Baha’i Devotional Meeting
There will be a Baha’i devotional meeting from 10 a.m. until noon on Sunday, May 11 at 297 Cherry Drive in Boone. The theme of the meeting will be “Creating Living Families.” All are welcome. For directions and more information call 828-264-2297.
2) High Country Torch Club Meeting May 12
The monthly meeting of the High Country Torch Club will be Monday, May 12 at 11:30 a.m. at Sagebrush Restaurant in Boone where a special $8 menu will be available. The presentation by Roland Moy is Optional Reality and American Democracy which will include discussions of the National Security Administration, the special scrutiny by the IRS and the rollout of the Affordable Care Act among others.
3) AARP Driver Safety Class May 29
AARP will offer the nation’s first and largest driver safety classroom refresher course geared especially to older adults’ driver safety needs on Thursday, May 29 from 12:30-5 p.m. The class will be held at the Lois E. Harrill Senior Center. The cost of the program is $15 for AARP members and $20 for non-members and will offer information on how to compensate for changes in vision, hearing and reaction time; what to do if confronted by an aggressive driver; when to use a car phone; how medications may affect driving; and much more valuable information. Auto insurance discounts may be available for participation in this course. Coffee, water and a light snack will be provided. Call the Lois E. Harrill Senior Center at 265-8090 for more information, or to reserve a seat.
4) Farm to Table Dinner Fundraiser May 25
Come join us for a farm to table dinner at the River House in Grassy Creek on May 25 beginning at 6 p.m. The dinner will feature Chef Bill Klein with a wonderful 5 course meal. The food for the meal will be provided by New River Organic Growers from local farmers in the High Country. New River Organic Growers is a farmer’s cooperative of the High Country selling produce, meat, cheese and eggs. It was begun in 1998 to help farmers transition from growing tobacco. It has grown into a large cooperative selling local food to restaurants and retailers throughout the High Country and the Asheville area. NROG’s warehouse is located in Fleetwood. Last year was a very poor growing season for farmers because of record rainfall. Farmers lost potatoes and winter squash which are storage crops sold to get the cooperative through the winter. NROG also had to replace the engine on the delivery truck for the second time in two years which was a huge unexpected expense. Tickets can be purchased at www.newrivergrowers.com. The ticket price is $60 per person. You will get to meet the farmers who grow your food; they may even wait on your table. You will also meet the chef as he explains the preparation of the dishes. There will also be a raffle of great prizes from farmers and local businesses.