February 8, 2007 issue
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Getting Carded
Next Wednesday is Valentine’s Day, and Amy’s Hallmark Shop in Boone Mall is ready, with a big selection of cards and gifts. A full week before the big day, Roxanne Hall selected cards for her loved ones at the shop, and her purchases will joing the average 180 million Valentine’s Day cards exchanged annually—a number that doesn’t include the packaged cards kids exchange at school. Parents account for about 40 percent of Valentine card purchases according to Hallmark.
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One thing North Carolina doesn’t lack is scam artists. Just this week, Watauga County Sheriff Len Hagaman issued an alert about bogus fundraising calls from people who identify themselves as deputies and say they’re raising money for local deputies. Those calls are fake, so don’t give the callers any money. [full story] How Walkable Is Boone? |
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Striving For Balance
Events & Entertainment
Catch a Play in February
With the wind howling and temperatures in the single digits, February is a great time to head down to a local theatre and catch a play. Coincidentally, Appalachian and Lees-McRae have new theatrical openings this month—an enthralling drama and two side-splitting comedies. [full page]
Moon Over Buffalo Opens on Valentine’s Day
The Acting Company Presents Jane Eyre at Farthing February 16
Lees-McRae Brings Noises Off to Banner Elk February 21 to 25
Valentine’s Day Events: Not Just for Couples
Send a Nonprofit Valentine and Make Someone’s Day
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