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Archives, March 30, 2006

March for March

Approximately seventy-five of the High Country's friendliest, finest and freakiest residents painted King Street with a kaleidoscope of colors on Saturday, March 25, as the second annual March for March - a parade that stands or nothing - decended on downtown Boone. Advertised as a parade for the sake of having a parade, the March for March was organized by ASU's Daylight Brigade and featured two floats, a Winnebaago, three people on skooters and a wealth of puppies and creatively dressed participants. Photo by Jamie Goodman

How Can You Help Protect Children?

Advice From Grandfather Home For Children During Child Abuse Prevention Month

If there’s one thing Jim Swinkola and Laura Hickey know about, it’s child abuse. Working at Grandfather Home for Children in Banner Elk, Swinkola—the home’s executive director—and Hickey, the director of the Residential Treatment Program, see the results of it every day.

What’s Up Your Sleeve for April Fool’s Day?

Daylight Saving Time Begins at 2:00 a.m. on Sunday, April 2

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Community News

April Is Dollar Days At Grandfather Mountain For High Country Residents

Boone Honors Service Awards Recipients

Boone Honored for Commitment to Urban and Community Forestry

What’s Happening at Watauga Parks and Rec?

The Bridge to Enlightenment Local Bridge Club Meets on Wednesdays

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Events & Entertainment

Mountain Living

This week's issue of Mountain Living, Amy Cooke features a recipe for Tangerine Curd and Tangerine Cloud Pie.

Brewer’s Briefs:

Spotlighting live music in the High Country.

Don’t Forget! Upcoming Events

Grape Expectations

Inaugural Blue Ridge Wine Festival April 6-8
Sixteen wineries. Ten restaurants. Five seminars. Five bands. Three days. Two big tastings. Two winemaking competitions. One festival.

Seminars Bring A Touch of Class to Wine Festival
Nothing Could Be Finer…
Blue Ridge Wine Festival Schedule of Events
Matches Made In Heaven
Fire on the Rock Chef’s Challenge April 8