June 14, 2007 issue

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Blue Ridge Equestrian 4-H Now Accepting Members for Summer Season…

The Blue Ridge Equestrian 4-H team meets every other Thursday night from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Membership is free, and ages 8 to 19 are welcome to attend. Members do crafts and work with horses to learn about the animals. Members with their own horses are welcome to be a part of the show team, riding English, Western and Saddle Seat and competing in various competitions across the state. The members also take group trail rides and camping trips. Every September, the group holds its own horse show at the Blowing Rock Equestrian Preserve in Blowing Rock. For more info, call the Watauga County Cooperative Extension Center at 828-264-3061.

10U AAA Mountain RockHounds Adding to Fall Travel Team…

The 10U AAA Mountain RockHounds are interested in adding to their roster for their 11U team in Fall 2007. Children are eligible only if they will not be 12 years old by May 1, 2008. The team’s goal is to help young players develop the skills necessary for playing competitive high school baseball. For more info, call Scott at 828-275-3997.

Aerospace Adventures Watauga County 4-H Summer Workshop Thursday…

Make and launch your own rocket. This workshop is a blast and will be held on Thursday, June 14, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the Old Cove Creek School Picnic Shelter. This activity is for children ages 9 and above and the fee is $4. Children should wear clothes they don’t mind getting dirty; sometimes the activities get messy. Teen helpers are invited to help out and parent/grandparent helpers and chaperons are welcome. For more info, call 828-264-3061.

Turchin Saturday Session: March of the Penguins or How to Make One Into a Hundred Saturday…

Did you ever wish Mario was a rubber stamp? What if he were the size of a pencil eraser? In this workshop, children ages 8 to 13 can make rubber stamps and use additional rubber stamps to make stories and designs. The workshop will include monoprinting and cork printing. Everything participants make they can take home. This class meets Saturday, June 16, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., and the cost is $5 for TCVA members and $10 for nonmembers. Pre-registration is required. For more information or to register, call 828-262-3017.

Kids Fishing Day Saturday…

The High Country Sportsmen Coalition, along with the North Carolina Wildlife Resource Commission, the National Wild Turkey Federation and the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, will host the 10th Annual Kids Fishing and Jakes Day on Saturday, June 16. The event is for all children 15 and under and will be held at the Old Hanes-Owen Brigam Plant in Pineola. Registration begins at 8:00 a.m. and the fishing begins at 9:00 a.m. and ends at 3:00 p.m. Prizes for the largest fish in categories for ages 12 and up will be awarded at 3:00 p.m. Bait and a limited number of fishing rods will be available. For more info, call Travis Proctor at 828-733-9146, Steve Hicks at 828-733-9843 or David Webb at 828-733-4154.

Holston Summer Camp Programs in June and July…

The Holston Summer Camp Program is co-ed, and each week runs from Sunday to Friday, with camps scheduled for the weeks of June 17, June 24, July 8, July 15 and July 22. Each camp features age-appropriate outdoor activities for kids in the following age groups: 8 and 9, 10 and 11, 12 and 13, and 14 to 17. For more info about the camp offerings, click to www.holstoncamp.org, stop by the camp office at 6993 Hickory Nut Gap Road in Banner Elk or call 828-898-6611.

Turchin Summer Workshop: Go Fly a Kite June 18 to 22…

Join the Turchin in this high-flying workshop to create several types of traditional kites from around the world. If time and weather permit, participants will test how high they can soar. This class for children ages 9 to 13 meets Monday to Friday, June 18 to 22, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., and the cost is $25 for TCVA members and $10 for nonmembers. Pre-registration is required. For more information or to register, call 828-262-3017.

Summer Arts Camp June 18 to 23…

Local students will have the chance to experience a variety of art with local artists, as well as rehearse and star in a theatrical production of The Little Mermaid. The production is designed with parts for all ages, skill and experience levels. The Summer Arts Camp will run from June 18 to 23, and is open to rising first graders through rising tenth graders. Camp hours will be Monday to Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Friday from 9:00 a.m. until show time and Saturday from 12:00 p.m. until show time. The camp is $110 per child and registration is on a first-come, first-serve basis. Scholarships are available for families in need. For more info, call the Watauga Arts Council at 828-264-1789.

Fun In The Sun Camp June 18 to July 27…

This Watauga County Parks and Recreation six-week program will be held at Hardin Park School. The cost of this camp is $60 per week, and registration for this camp has begun. For more info, call 828-264-9511.

Geology Rocks! June 19 to 22…

ASU’s Office of Conferences and Institutes is offering Geology Rocks! from Tuesday, June 19, to Friday, June 22, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Aspiring geologists ages 8 to 12 will conduct earth and water experiments The fee is $165. Preregistration is required and enrollment is limited to 10 students. Contact Teri Reddick at reddickct@appstate.edu or 828-262-2530 for additional info.

Skate-A-Bration June 23…

A skateboard competition and anniversary celebration takes place Saturday, June 23, at Appalachian Skate Park from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Registration for the competition begins at 10:00 a.m. and the competition begins at 12:00 p.m. The entry fee is $10; spectators are free. Helmets are required to skate. For more info, call 828-268-9898 or e-mail bzb@charterinternet.com.

Tabernacle Baptist Church VBS June 24 to June 29…

Take a Plunge with Jesus! is this year’s theme for Tabernacle Baptist Church’s Vacation Bible School that begins Sunday, June 24, at 5:00 p.m. and ends Friday, June 29, with an ice cream social at 6:15 p.m. Classes will be held Sunday through Thursday from 6:15 to 8:30 p.m. For more info, call 828-264-6838 or 336-877-4340.

Cove Creek Baptist Church VBS June 24 to June 26…

Cove Creek Baptist Church is holding a Vacation Bible School on Sunday, June 24, to Tuesday, June 26. The Bible study, crafts and fun will begin at 6:30 and end at 8:00 p.m. each night and is open to children of all ages. For more info, call Barbra McGuire at 828-297-3163.

Vacation Bible School at Mount Vernon June 25 to 28…

Kids age 4 through fifth grade are invited to register now for Avalanche Ranch: A Wild Ride through God’s World. The fun takes place daily from Monday, June 25, through Thursday, June 28, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. A family celebration will be held Thursday June 28, at 6:30 pm. The church is located at 3505 Bamboo Road in Boone. Click to www.mtvernonchurch.org or call 828-266-9703, ext. 132. 

Camp Cotillion June 25 to June 28…

This camp will be held in Hickory from Monday, June 25, to Thursday, June 28. Learning etiquette is the objective of this day camp for girls in grades 5 to 8. Girls will learn by doing: poise and posture, appearance and grooming, introductions, handshakes, first impressions, dining and table etiquette including restaurant etiquette, and manners at home, in public and at friends’ houses. During the four days, girls will experience formal dining and plan a mother/daughter banquet to be held on the final evening of the day camp. To request a registration form or learn more, call 828-328-2444 or 800-328-8388.

Lady Vikings Basketball Camp June 25 to 29…

A basketball camp for rising third through sixth graders will be held at Avery High School from Monday, June 25, to Friday, June 29, from 9:00 a.m. until noon. The registration fee at the door is $50, and each camper will receive a T-shirt. For more info, call 828-733-0151.

Camp Sunshine June 25 to 27, July 9 to 11 or July 16 to 18…

Camp Sunshine is an energetic and exciting time for children aged five and up who have experienced the loss of a loved one. This day camp experience will allow children to deal with grief in an environment that gives them opportunities to express and process their grief in a unique, childlike manner. Trained grief counselors from Hospice, as well as many volunteers from the community, will provide nurturing and support appropriate to children in their losses. The camp will run for three days from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., in Watauga, Ashe and Alleghany counties. Camp Sunshine is June 25 to 27 at Oak Grove Baptist Church in Boone, July 9 to 11 at Ashe Baptist Campground in Fleetwood and July 16 to 18 at Lion’s Club Pavilion in Sparta. For more info, call Lisa Courtney at 828-265-3926.

ASU Math Camp June 25 to 28…

ASU Math Camp is back for the 10th straight year! Do you love math? Hate math? Fear math? Want to start off strong in math next school year? ASU Math Camp is designed for any rising 6th through 12th graders who want to have fun while learning new math skills. Math Camp is held Monday, June 25, through Thursday, June 28, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at ASU. The Math Camp fee is $95, and we promise, there is NO homework! Learn more at www.camps.appstate.edu or call 828-264-0181.

Turchin Summer Workshop: Drama/Theatre for Young People June 25 to 29…

In conjunction with the Department of Theatre and Dance, the Turchin Center is offering a weeklong workshop focused on creative drama and movement. Classes meet Monday through Friday, June 25 to 29, from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. Children and teens will be challenged to think creatively and encouraged to work collaboratively while exploring theatre and dance. ASU faculty member Gordon Hensley and his assistants will conduct these lively workshops for young people at the IG Greer Theatre. The cost is $50 for TCVA members and $75 for nonmembers. Pre-registration is required. For more information or to register, call 828-262-3017. Choose from three age-appropriate groups:

• 6 to 8 year olds: Children will experience creative movement, drama games, social drama and story drama in this four-part fun-filled workshop and then will share with family and friends on the last day. The class is limited to 10 participants.

• 9 to 12 year olds: Children will experience storytelling, improvisation, process drama and puppetry in this four-part fun-filled workshop and then will share with family and friends on the last day. The class is limited to 10 participants.

• 13 to 16 year olds: Young teen will write and perform their own works in this workshop and share with family and friends on the last day. The class is limited to 10 participants.

Fiber Fun for Anyone June 26 to 28…

ASU’s Office of Conferences and Institutes is offering Fiber Fun for Anyone from Tuesday, June 26, to Thursday, July 28. In a short time, students will learn many new ideas with the ancient crafts of weaving, knitting, spinning and making cordage. The fee for this morning program is $88. Preregistration is required. Contact Teri Reddick at reddickct@appstate.edu or 828-262-2530 for additional info.

Science Camp Just for Girls June 27 to 29…

ASU’s Office of Conferences and Institutes is offering a special science camp for girls aged 9 to 13 from Wednesday, June 27, to Friday, June 29, from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. Three female professors from ASU will lead the program. The fee is $100. Any student from Ashe, Avery or Watauga County is eligible to receive a 20 percent discount—all the student needs is a teacher signature on the application to apply as a local student. Preregistration is required. Contact Teri Reddick at reddickct@appstate.edu or 828-262-2530 for additional info.

For The Birds Watauga County 4-H Summer Workshop June 27…

Build a birdhouse and learn about the wonderful world of birds. Take a bird walk and bring a picnic lunch. This event will be from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Valle Crucis Park on Wednesday, June 27. The fee is $5, and this activity is for children ages 6 and above. Children should wear clothes they don’t mind getting dirty; sometimes the activities get messy. Wear or bring sunscreen and be prepared for cool mornings and hot afternoons. Teen helpers are invited to help out and parent/grandparent helpers and chaperons are welcome. For more info, call 828-264-3061.

Rock Dimensions Offers Climbing Camps in June and July…

Rock Dimensions is offering two weeklong climbing camps for youth between the ages of 8 and 18: Monday, June 18, through Friday, June 22, and Monday, July 23, through Friday, July 27, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:20 p.m. each day. The camps are designed for beginners and those who have some basic experience in a gym or outdoors. The camps will take place in the Pisgah National Forest at the Wilson Creek Area and Linville Gorge. Participants will meet at Footsloggers in Boone each morning, and transportation is provided to and from climbing sites. The cost is $500 per person for the full week and $300 per person for a half week. For more info, call 828-265-3544.

Beech Mountain Summer Day Camp in July…

The Town of Beech Mountain’s Summer Day Camp will take place in two sessions: Monday, July 9, to Friday, July 13, and from Monday, July 16, to Friday, July 20. The camp is for children ages 5 to 12 and is open to residents and nonresidents. Sport activities and games that encourage teamwork, friendship building and physical and social development will be the basis of the program. The cost of the camp is $125 per week and early registration is encouraged, as only 40 openings are available. Call 828-387-3003.

Aerospace Adventures Watauga County 4-H Summer Workshop July 3…

Make and launch your own rocket. This workshop is a blast and will be held on Tuesday, July 3, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the Old Cove Creek School Picnic Shelter. This activity is for children ages 9 and above and the fee is $4. Children should wear clothes they don’t mind getting dirty; sometimes the activities get messy. Teen helpers are invited to help out and parent/grandparent helpers and chaperons are welcome. For more info, call 828-264-3061.

Bath Science Watauga County 4-H Summer Workshop July 5…

Make your own soap, lip gloss and bath bomb. This workshop is for children ages 8 and above and will be held from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 5, at the Agricultural Conference Center in Boone. The fee is $6. Children should wear clothes they don’t mind getting dirty; sometimes the activities get messy. Teen helpers are invited to help out and parent/grandparent helpers and chaperons are welcome. For more info, call 828-264-3061.

Science Day Camp For Girls July 9 to 12…

Girls in grades 1 to 4 will have fun while learning and doing science, math and engineering activities in an all-girl environment at this camp in Hickory from Monday, July 9, through Thursday, July 12. Do airplanes, kites and space shuttles interest you? Activities will include finding solutions to everyday problems, seeing how math is used everywhere and testing products. Be an engineer for a day and find out about water without getting wet! Each session will also have an offsite trip to a special science location. For more info, call 828-328-2444 or 800-328-8388.

Fifth Dimension Summer Camp for Kids July 9 to 25…

ASU’s Reich College of Education is offering a summer Fifth Dimension session on Mondays and Wednesdays from July 9 to 25 from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m., a total of six meetings. Participants will play board games and computer games, use digital cameras, create arts and crafts, problem solve with gadgets and play outside whenever possible! Children will work one on one with education major mentors. There is no charge for the program. Contact Annabelle at annabelle5d@gmail.com or 828-262-7279.

Swim Lessons Third Session July 9 to 19…

The third session of swim lessons at Watauga County Parks and Recreation is for levels I to VI, and will be held Monday through Thursday at 11:00 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. from July 9 to 19. The registration fee for these lessons is $40 for members and $50 for nonmembers. Watauga County citizens have first priority. The program offers American Red Cross Learn to swim levels I through level VI. For more info, call 828-264-9511.

Kids/Youth Creative Memories Summer Camp July 9 to 12…

A Kids/Youth Creative Memories Summer Camp will be held Monday, July 9, to Thursday, July 12, from 9:00 a.m. to noon each day. Participants will learn about picture taking, digital photo albums, picfolio albums, custom framing and traditional paper scrapbooking. The workshop fee is $25 plus supplies. Supplies are based on your child's needs and desires. The fee includes daily snacks, games, instruction, use of cropping tools and lots of fun and encouragement! Children age eight and up can attend. If your child is younger than eight, you are welcome to register him or her, but you must accompany your child each day. Mothers are welcome to attend the camp at no charge. You can either help your child or work on your own projects. Registration is available via phone, email or website. For more info or to register, call Paula Domermuth at 828-262-3788, send an email to cmpaula@hotmail.com or click to www.mycmsite.com/pauladomermuth.

Local Foods Watauga County 4-H Summer Workshop July 9 to 12…

Pizza Adventure Week—Local Food For Local Kids is scheduled for Monday, July 9, to Thursday, July 12. Explore local sources of food as you collect ingredients for pizza. Kids ages 6 to 10 will make pizza and have other food fun. They will also see a cheese factory and dairy farm. This event will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and participants should meet at the Agricultural Conference Center in Boone. The fee is $60. Children should wear clothes they don’t mind getting dirty; sometimes the activities get messy. Teen helpers are invited to help out and parent/grandparent helpers and chaperons are welcome. For more info, call 828-264-3061.

Swim Lessons Fourth Session July 11 to 27…

The fourth session of swim lessons is for levels I to III and will be held on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 5:30 p.m. from July 11 to 27. The registration fee for these lessons is $40 for members and $50 for nonmembers. Watauga County citizens have first priority. The program offers American Red Cross Learn to swim levels I through level VI. For more info, call 828-264-9511.

Football Camp July 11 to 14…

Football camp for rising third graders through rising ninth graders will be held at Avery High School from Wednesday, July 11, through Saturday, July 14, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The cost is $50 before the day of camp, and $60 on the day of camp. The camp will be conducted by Avery High School’s football coaching staff. For more info, call 828-733-0151.

Science Day Camp For Girls July 16 to 19…

Girls in grades 1 to 4 will have fun while learning and doing science, math and engineering activities in an all-girl environment at this camp in Lenoir from Monday, July 16, through Thursday, July 19. Do airplanes, kites and space shuttles interest you? Activities will include finding solutions to everyday problems, seeing how math is used everywhere and testing products. Be an engineer for a day and find out about water without getting wet! Each session will also have an offsite trip to a special science location. For more info, call 828-328-2444 or 800-328-8388.

Extreme Dance Camp July 16 to 20…

Watauga County Parks and Recreation’s Extreme Dance Camp will be held Monday, July 16, through Friday, July 20, at Watauga High School. This camp is open to participants ages 5 to 15, costs $100 for the week and will run from 8:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. daily. Registration has begun for this exciting new camp. For more info, call 828-264-9511.

Microscopes and More! July 17 to 19…

ASU’s Office of Conferences and Institutes is offering Microscopes and More! again this year with new experiments and animal behavior studies. This program meets from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. from Tuesday, July 17, through Thursday, July 19, and participants will finish this program believing it is easy to be a scientist, because science is everywhere! The fee for 18 hours of fun and learning is $122. Any student from Ashe, Avery or Watauga County is eligible to receive a 20 percent discount—all the student needs is a teacher signature on the application to apply as a local student. Preregistration is required. Contact Teri Reddick at reddickct@appstate.edu or 828-262-2530 for additional info.

Kids In The Garden Watauga County 4-H Summer Workshop July 18 to 20…

Explore the world of gardening, farms, plants, insects and agriculture during this three-day camp from Wednesday, July 18, to Friday, July 20. This event for children ages 6 to 12 is in conjunction with Organic Gardening 101 for adults and will be held from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the ASU Sustainable Farm. The fee is $4 per day. Children should wear clothes they don’t mind getting dirty; sometimes the activities get messy. Teen helpers are invited to help out and parent/grandparent helpers and chaperons are welcome. For more info, call 828-264-3061.

Science Day Camp For Girls July 23 to 26…

Girls in grades 1 to 4 will have fun while learning and doing science, math and engineering activities in an all-girl environment at this camp in Boone from Monday, July 23, through Thursday, July 26. Do airplanes, kites and space shuttles interest you? Activities will include finding solutions to everyday problems, seeing how math is used everywhere and testing products. Be an engineer for a day and find out about water without getting wet! Each session will also have an offsite trip to a special science location. For more info, call 828-328-2444 or 800-328-8388.

Turchin Summer Workshop: Papier-Mâché Creatures July 23 to 27…

Ever been slimed? Join the Turchin Center to glop on the goop, creating fantastic one-of-a-kind papier-mâché characters. Participants will construct and papier-mâché their armatures, and then paint and adorn their creations with a variety of doodads. Bring your imagination! This class for children ages 7 to 12 meets Monday to Friday, July 23 to 27, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m., and the cost is $50 for TCVA members and $75 for nonmembers. Pre-registration is required. For more information or to register, call 828-262-3017.

Buckeye Basketball Camp July 23 to 27…

The Town of Beech Mountain’s Buckeye Basketball Camp is designed to enhance the skills of incoming 2nd to 9th graders through games, drills and scrimmages. The camp will operate from Monday, July 23, to Friday, July 27, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The camp is open to all skill levels and will be run by Coach Kirk Stewart formerly of ECU. The cost of the camp is $50 for the week. For more info, call 828-387-3003.

Kids In The Garden Watauga County 4-H Summer Workshop July 25 to 27…

Explore the world of gardening, farms, plants, insects and agriculture during this three-day camp from Wednesday, July 25, to Friday, July 27. This event for children ages 6 to 12 is in conjunction with Organic Gardening 101 for adults and will be held from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the ASU Sustainable Farm. The fee is $4 per day. Children should wear clothes they don’t mind getting dirty; sometimes the activities get messy. Teen helpers are invited to help out and parent/grandparent helpers and chaperons are welcome. For more info, call 828-264-3061.

Science Day Camp For Girls July 30 to August 2…

Girls in grades 1 to 4 will have fun while learning and doing science, math and engineering activities in an all-girl environment at this camp in Morganton from Monday, July 30, through Thursday, August 2. Do airplanes, kites and space shuttles interest you? Activities will include finding solutions to everyday problems, seeing how math is used everywhere and testing products. Be an engineer for a day and find out about water without getting wet! Each session will also have an offsite trip to a special science location. For more info, call 828-328-2444 or 800-328-8388.

Children’s Playhouse Music Festival August 4…

The Children’s Playhouse Music Festival will be held Saturday, August 4, from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Historic Cove Creek School in Sugar Grove and will feature Billy Jonas, Lost Ridge Band, Laura Kaufman, Chicken Hollow Stringband, Lisa Baldwin and more. Email kathy@goPlayhouse.org to find out more.

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