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Spring 2012 Youth Swim Lessons
The Watauga County Swim Complex is now registering for Spring Swim Lessons.
Session 1: starts March 21- April 6 this is a W, F, M class that starts at 5:30 and ends at 6:15 levels 1-3
Session 2: starts March 26- April 5 this is a Monday- Thursday class that starts at 6:30 and ends at 7:15 levels 1-4+
Session 3: starts April 16- April 26 this is a Monday- Thursday class that starts at 6:30 and ends at 7:15 levels 1-4+
Session 4: starts April 18- May 4 this is a W, F, M class that starts at 5:30 and ends at 6:15 levels 1-3
For more information call 264-0270 or stop by the Swim Complex
WIN gift certificates to Pepper's, Casa Rustica, and The Red Onion in weekly drawings on our Blue Ridge GreenSmart Facebook page. That's Food for Thought (and Action) towards energy efficiency!
Many ways to take action and qualify for the weekly drawings:
Post on our Facebook page *what you have learned about your home's energy use* after you:
Check out a Kill-A-Watt device at the library, Take the Home Energy Audit or the Mountain of Savings Calculator on www.blueridgeemc.com, Start tracking your home's daily electricity use at www.myusage.com, or answer our weekly trivia, take a picture of what you are already doing at home to save energy and share it!
01/30/2012 - 9:14pm
Youth Swim Lessons Spring 2012
The Watauga County Swim Complex is now registering for Spring Swim Lessons.
Session 1: starts March 21- April 6 this is a W, F, M class that starts at 5:30 and ends at 6:15 levels 1-3
Session 2: starts March 26- April 5 this is a Monday- Thursday class that starts at 6:30 and ends at 7:15 levels 1-4+
Session 3: starts April 16- April 26 this is a Monday- Thursday class that starts at 6:30 and ends at 7:15 levels 1-4+
Session 4: starts April 18- May 4 this is a W, F, M class that starts at 5:30 and ends at 6:15 levels 1-3
For more information call 264-0270 or stop by the Swim Complex.
ACRYLIC PAINTING WORKSHOPS are held @ Michael's Arts and Crafts Store of Boone. To register,call Michael's at (828)265-8334. Instructor, Holly Soukup will share a demonstration that will guide beginning and intermediate level students through the process of painting their artwork. Artwork is completed in one workshop session. Bring a friend and come join the fun!
JANUARY WORKSHOPS:
Floral Lesson: Wed. Jan 4th @ 6:00 & Sat. Jan 7th @ 11:30
Water-scape Lesson: Wed. Jan 11th@ 6:00 & Sat. Jan 7th @ 2:30
FEBRUARY WORKSHOPS:
Still Life Lesson: Wed. Feb. 1st @ 6:00 & Sat. Feb.4th @ 11:30
Landscape Lesson: Sat. Feb. 4th @ 2:30 & Wed. Feb. 15th: @ 6:00
Whether you are looking to express yourself dynamically onstage, at the podium, in group meetings or in everyday situations this class is for you. Using improv technique you will improve control of your voice, discover techniques to channel “stage fright,” gain confidence, and learn to make your body work for you in a fun, interactive environment. Everyone has within them a unique way of expressing themselves that is compelling to others. Let this class help you find yours.
ACRYLIC PAINTING WORKSHOPS will be held @ Michael's Arts and Crafts Store of Boone. For details and to register, call Michael's at (828)265-8334. Instructor, Holly Soukup will share a demonstration that will guide beginning and intermediate level students through the process of painting their artwork. Artwork is completed in one workshop session.
DECEMBER WORKSHOP DATES:
Floral Painting Workshop: Sat. Dec. 3rd @ 11:30-2:00. & Wed. Dec. 7th @ 6:00-8:30
Landscape Painting Workshops: Sat. Dec 3rd @ 2:30-5:00 & Wed. Dec 14th @ 6:00-8:30
Tweak Time Workshop(for those who have previously attended workshops)Wed. Dec.21st @ 6:00-8:30
Participants Needed for Study on Child Eating Behaviors! Earn $30!
RESEARCHERS IN THE ASU PSYCHOLOGY DEPARTMENT ARE RECRUITING PARENT AND CHILD PARTICIPANTS FOR A STUDY EXAMINING CHILD EATING BEHAVIORS.
REQUIREMENTS FOR PARTICIPATION INCLUDE:
•Parent should be primarily responsible for feeding.
•Child should be 3-12 years old with no difficulties consuming food normally.
•Data collection will last one hour & will consist of height & weight measurements, parental questionnaire forms, submission of grocery store receipts, & a child interview.
There is little to no potential for harm and this study will benefit research understanding how child eating behavior develops. Plus you get PAID $30!
FaithBridge United Methodist Church - Grand Opening
Join FaithBridge for our Grand Opening of our new building at 196 Aho Road on Sunday, November 13th at 11:00am until 12:00noon. Excellent Children's Ministry is provided during the service. Tours of the building will be given after the worship service. Refreshments and coffee/juice are complimentary. Come and celebrate with us! For more information about FaithBridge, please visit www.faithbridgeumc.org .
10/28/2011 - 9:23pm
Meat Camp Fire Membership Info Session
If you live in or near the Meat Camp Fire District and have ever considered serving your community, make sure to mark Monday, December 12th on your calendar. Meat Camp Fire Department will host a membership information session for you to learn more about volunteer opportunities as a firefighter, medical responder, support auxiliary, or junior firefighter (14 - 17 years of age). There is no commitment to join - just a time to learn more. The event begins at 7 p.m. on December 12 at Green Valley Elementary School. Contact Chief Ben Winebarger for more information at (828) 773-2267.
Friends of the Watauga County Public Library Holiday Book Sale
The Friends of the Watauga County Public Library's Annual Holiday Book Sale will take place on Thursday, Nov.3rd 9am, to 7pm; Friday Nov. 4th 9am to 5pm and Sat. Nov 5th 9am to 1pm. Holiday Gift Baskets for children and adults will be featured along with specialty books. A small selection of $1 books will be available. Come early for best selection.
10/20/2011 - 8:52am
FRIENDS OF THE WATAUGA COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
The Friends of the Library are asking for donations of GENTLY used books for their upcoming Holiday Sale. No text books please...Books can be brought to the Watauga County Public Library. All donations will be greatly appreciated......Remember your donation is tax deductable.
09/29/2011 - 9:15pm
Appalachian State University is seeking volunteers for a research study investigating health and support resources for young women who have had an unplanned pregnancy.
You must be female, must have faced an unplanned pregnancy, and must be between 18 and 24 years old and be able to read, write, and understand English to participate. Volunteers will complete an online survey of questions about nutrition, exercise, and social support beliefs and experiences. The survey will take about 45 minutes to complete.
Volunteers will be given a $20 online gift card for their time.
contact the principal investigator, Jennifer B. Gray, at (828) 262-7201, or grayjb@appstate.edu for more information.
09/14/2011 - 10:37am
Doc Watson @ Brookside Presbyterian Church
Doc Watson @ Brookside ARP Church, Boone
Brookside welcomes well-known guitarist & singer Doc Watson
as the special musical guest Sunday 11am September 25th.
All are invited.
Brookside AR Presbyterian Church is located at
1122 Old 421 S (turn@Nissan dealer).
Call 262-5020 for info.
The Children’s Playhouse Enrolling for Fall Music, Minds, and Motion Classes!
The Children’s Playhouse has a great line up of Music, Minds, and Motion classes this fall for babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and school aged children taught by Lisa Baldwin. For more information, see http://www.goplayhouse.org/programs/children.html.
The Watauga Library has discarded all their audio cassette tapes (Books on Tape) and the Friends of the Library are offering them for sale in the foyer of the Library for one dollar each. We've got lots and lots of audio tapes and will be replenishing the table during the week, so come by often to check.
08/06/2011 - 1:49pm
Watauga Seniors - Just for You
A Guide for High Country Seniors to Resources, Opportunities, Information and Things to Do in Watauga County, a 37 page document chock full of information describing things like Educational Opportunities, Organizations, where to Donate/Buy Used Goods, Recreational Facilities (27 different headings). It's free: www.wataugaseniors.com on the internet. Questions/comments: email wataugaseniors@bellsouth.net.
Participants Needed for ASU Study on Child Eating Behaviors! Earn $30!
RESEARCHERS IN THE ASU PSYCHOLOGY DEPARTMENT ARE RECRUITING PARENT AND CHILD PARTICIPANTS FOR A STUDY EXAMINING CHILD EATING BEHAVIORS.
REQUIREMENTS FOR PARTICIPATION INCLUDE:
•Parent should be primarily responsible for feeding.
•Child should be 3-12 years old with no difficulties consuming food normally.
•Data collection will last one hour & will consist of height & weight measurements, parental questionnaire forms, submission of grocery store receipts, & a short child interview if 7 years or older.
There is little to no potential for harm and this study will benefit research understanding how child eating behavior develops. Plus you get PAID $30!
Contact Emily Adams by email: appaltreelab@gmail.com
07/19/2011 - 11:37am
Needlework Class at Senior Center
The Lois E. Harrill Senior Center is now accepting registration for a new session of needlework class. Classes will meet at the senior center each Thursday from 1-4pm beginning Thursday, August 4. The instructor is Marianne Evans and the charge for the 12-week session is $27.00. Instruction will be available in knitting, needlepoint, embroidery, cross-stitch and hardanger. Class size is limited. Any age may attend but priority is given to persons age sixty and older. The deadline for registration is 5:00pm Wednesday, August 3. Please call the Senior Center at 265-8090 for more information.
07/18/2011 - 2:28pm
Fit & Strong! Exercise Session at Louis E. Harrill Senior Center
If you are at least 60 years old and experience joint pain or want to develop and maintain a more active lifestyle, this program is for you. “Fit & Strong!” is an award-winning program proven to reduce arthritis symptoms and promote a physically active lifestyle. Sessions will be led by certified instructors and will include a variety of exercises as well as group discussion. Class will meet at the Harrill Senior Center on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 10:30am-12noon for 8 weeks, beginning August 15th. This program is FREE! For more information or to sign up, call Tabitha at 265-8090.
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