Today’s Email Announcements

Camp Cats and Canines for Children: July 12, Register by July 5

The Watauga Humane Society is offering a half day program called Camp Cats and Canines for children, ages 8-12, July 12 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the WHS Adoption Center. The camp will offer children a variety of activities as well as opportunities to learn about such things as appropriate medical care for pets, dog safety, and the role of therapy dogs. Children will tour the Adoption Center, interact with the Center’s animals, and construct crafts with an animal theme. Cost is $75 and includes snacks and craft materials. Participants must register online at www.wataugahumanesociety.org by July 5. All proceeds go to support educational activities of the Watauga Humane Society. For further information, contact lauriev@wataugahumanesociety.org

Gospel Singing Saturday at Mountain Dale Baptist

WHAT:                Watauga County Gospel Singing

WHERE:              Mountain Dale Baptist Church

Mountain Dale Road, Vilas, NC

Pastor – Eric Cornett

WHEN:                June 25, 2016

7:00 p.m.

CONTACT:          Clint Cornett – 828-297-3270

Neil Oliver – 828-297-3653

Bare Essentials Round Up to Support Humane Society

Bare Essentials Natural Market will be asking customers to “Round Up” their purchases to benefit the Watauga Humane Society for the whole month of July!  By shopping for healthy food, beverages and products you can improve your health and the health of the homeless, abused and neglected animals at the Watauga Humane Society and if you are thinking of adopting a pet, Watauga Humane Society volunteers will be at Bare Essentials on Saturday, July 23rd from 1-3 and Friday, July 29th from 1-3 to show off some adoptable pets and pass out helpful information about spay/neuter and pet care.

Caldwell Arts Council Calling Sculptors

Caldwell Arts Council (a Caldwell County, NC non-profit) announces the 31st annual Sculpture Celebration in Lenoir, NC on Saturday September 10, 2016.

Sculptors are invited to bring up to 3 sculptures for this one-day competition for $11,000 in cash awards and potential sales. No commission in event of sales. This annual event brings sculptors and buyers from the eastern United States to Lenoir, North Carolina for this event. Early registration discounts available.

For additional details, contact the Caldwell Arts Council, 828-754-2486,info@caldwellarts.com, or visit www.caldwellarts.com.