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May 3, 2007 issue


Relay for Life Team Fundraisers 2007

Watauga County Relay for Life teams have loads of fundraising events planned in the coming weeks, including breakfasts and dinners, a car wash, bake sale, dog wash, handbell concert, yard sales and a bowling tournament. In addition, take a chance in a Relay raffle to win a handmade quilt, gas outdoor fish cooker, leather travel bag, hand-knit scarf and a 10-speed trail bike.

All proceeds benefit Watauga County Relay for Life. For more info about the American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life, call Glenda Hodges (828-264-8529) or Sharon Trivette (828-297-1691).

Events

Friday, May 4: A Day at Cici’s Pizza, 10% of proceeds from collected receipts are donated to Relay For Life, 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., sponsored by Boone Drug Crusaders team, captains Martha Caldwell (828-266-1445) and Amber Wideman (828-264-3055)

Friday, May 4: Caps Against Cancer, Parkway Elementary School, sponsored by Patriot Pride team, captain Laura Carson (828-265-2326)

Saturday, May 5: Pancake Breakfast/Yard Sale, Howard’s Creek Baptist Church, 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. breakfast, 7:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. yard sale, sponsored by Howard’s Creek Searchers team, captain Sandy Jones (828-264-9295)

Saturday, May 5: Yard Sale, Mabel United Methodist Church, 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.  Breakfast, lunch and baked goods available

Saturday, May 5: Car Wash, NAPA Auto Parts, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., sponsored by Cove Creek Relay Raiders team, captains Allison Townsend (828-963-7304) and Tara Trivette (828-297-1691)

Saturday, May 5: Bake Sale, Belk Mall entrance at Boone Mall, begins at 10:00 a.m., sponsored by Mountain Doers team, captain Kay Wynne (828-264-3886, ext. 285)

Sunday, May 6: Strike For Life Bowling Tournament, Boone Bowling Center, 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. and 4:00 to 6:00 p.m., $20 per person, two games of Scotch Doubles, sponsored by Joyce’s Memory Walkers team, captains Betty Hayes (828-264-8798) and Deborah Kirksey (828-262-0804)

Sunday, May 6: Dinner at Hardees (taste many of our sandwiches!), Hardees on Blowing Rock Road, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., $10 per person and all goes to Relay For Life, sponsored by Deerfield Dream Team, captain Karen Hastings (828-264-7115)

Monday, May 7: Parkway Relay For Life, Parkway Elementary School, sponsored by Patriot Pride team, captain Laura Carson (828-265-2326)

Monday, May 7, to Thursday, May 10: Chocolate Roses For Mother’s Day, Cove Creek Elementary School, sponsored by Cove Creek Relay Raiders team, captains Tara Trivette and Allison Townsend

Friday, May 11: Caps Against Cancer, Cove Creek Elementary School, sponsored by Cove Creek Relay Raiders team, captains Tara Trivette and Allison Townsend

Saturday, May 12: Dog Wash, Yard Sale and Barbeque, Animal Medical Center of Boone, 1582 Old U.S. Highway 421 S., just past the new Food Lion beside Carroll Leather Goods, 12:00 to 3:00 p.m., sponsored by Paws for a Cause team, captain Celia Roten (828-264-7007 or 828-264-9254)

Saturday, May 12: Help Us Create Hope, every luminaria you buy will help a family create hope, Boone Drug at Deerfield and Boone Drug Downtown, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., $10 per luminaria (luminaria will be displayed and lit at Relay For Life June 15), sponsored by Boone Drug Crusaders team, captains Martha Caldwell (828-266-1445) and Amber Wideman (828-264-3055)

Saturday, May 12: Spaghetti Supper and Singing, Valle Crucis United Methodist Church, supper will include spaghetti, salad, bread and dessert, singing features the Arnold & Roten Family, supper at 5:00 p.m.; singing at 7:00 p.m., sponsored by Mast Store Miracle Force team, captains Janet Mahala and Briana Boone (828-963-6511)

Friday, May 18: Talent Show, Cove Creek Elementary School, sponsored by Cove Creek Cares team, captain JoAnn Laney (828-963-6959)

Saturday, May 19: Donkey Dung Bingo, Cove Creek Elementary School, begins at 10:00 a.m., sponsored by Cove Creek Relay Raiders team, captains Allison Townsend (828-963-7304) and Tara Trivette (828-297-1691)

Sunday, May 20: Country Breakfast, Deerfield United Methodist Church, 9:00 to 10:00 a.m., sponsored by Deerfield Dream Team, captain Karen Hastings (828-264-7115)

Sunday, May 20: Ringing For Relay Handbell Concert, First Baptist Church, 6:00 p.m., donations accepted, sponsored by First Baptist Church Crusaders team, captain Wynne Strickland (828-265-1856)

Monday, May 28: Cove Creek Mini-Relay, Cove Creek Elementary School, sponsored by Cove Creek Relay Raiders team, captains Allison Townsend (828-963-7304) and Tara Trivette (828-297-1691)

Saturday, June 9: 5K Run/Walk Race, Boone Greenway Trail, 8:00 a.m., registration fee $15 before May 15, $18 after May 15 (includes long-sleeved T-shirt), sponsored by Jerry’s Intimidators team, captains Paula Ward (828-297-4876) and Becky Younce (828-264-9583)

Luminaria & Raffles

• Luminaria Sales: Purchase a luminaria in honor or in memory of someone with cancer. Luminaria will be lit all night June 15 at Watauga County’s Relay For Life at Watauga High School. The cost is $10 each and forms are available from any team member or from the Luminaria Chair, Gail Fox (828-297-2795).

• Handmade Queen Size Quilt (made and donated by Jane Holaday), 1st ticket drawn; Gas Outdoor Fish Cooker (donated by Suburban Propane), 2nd ticket drawn; Leather Travel Bag with Shoulder Strap (donated by Carroll Companies), 3rd ticket drawn; Hand-knit Scarf (donated by Evelina Idol), 4th ticket drawn, tickets are $2 each or three for $5, sponsored by Friends For Life team (Laurel Springs Baptist Church), captain Kathy Idol (828-264-5240)

• 10-Speed Trail Bike, drawing to be held at Relay For Life June 15, tickets are $1 each or six for $5, sponsored by BACC Walking with Spirit team, captains Sara Speed (828-262-2533) and Becky Roark (828-264-2783)