June 21, 2007 issue
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The Beetles vs. The Insect—The Battle To Save The Hemlocks Continues
Part 1: A Success Story from Banner Elk’s Hemlock Hill
Last summer, High Country Press took an extensive six-part series look at the problem of the hemlock wooly adelgid in the High Country. This summer, we are going to take a new look at the problem. In the new series, we’ll discuss new research results, how much ground we’ve covered, how much ground we’ve lost and what we can do to help. (Full Story)
Skate-A-Bration 2007
Appalachian Skatepark Celebrates First Anniversary, Hosts Skate Competition, Looks For Contributions
The Appalachian Skatepark is celebrating its first anniversary this Saturday, June 23, with the inaugural Skate-A-Bration Skateboard Competition and Anniversary Celebration. The event takes place from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the skatepark and features a skateboard competition, live music and plenty of food and drinks. PLUS: A Community's Vision For A Safe Place to Skate
(Full Story)
Green Canyons
Canyons of the Blue Ridge Owner Bart Conway Goes Green
The canyons of Blowing Rock just got a little greener.
No, it’s not that the Globe Project has been abandoned or new additions to the greenway, it’s actually taking place inside at Canyons of the Blue Ridge. (Full Story)
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Skate-A-Bration 2007
Appalachian Skatepark Celebrates 1st Anniversary, Hosts Skate Competition, Looks For Contributions
PLUS: A Community's Vision For A Safe Place to Skate
(Full Story)
Lil’ Malcolm & the Zydeco House Rockers Play Canyons Thursday
Lost Ridge Band Plays Concert on the Lawn This Friday
Strictly Clean and Decent at St. Luke’s Saturday
Old Hampton Store Hosts 24th Annual Cornbread Cook-Off- June 30
Village Music House Opens New Chapter in High Country Entertainment
Local Children in The Little Mermaid June 22 and 23
Into the Woods Plays in Ashe June 21 to 25
Symposium on Remembering the Holocaust June 25 to 29
North Carolina’s 440th Army Band To Perform June 29
Old Hampton Store Hosts 24th Annual Cornbread Cook-Off- June 30
Hog Roast, Street Dances, Festivities at Beech June 30
Mountain Top Promotions To Host Fine Arts & Crafts Show June 30 and July 1
Harper Concert Band to Perform July 1
Lees-McRae College Summer Theater Presents Damn Yankees July 1 to 8
4th of July Events Happening in the High Country
Blue Ridge Chamber Players Featured in Ashe July 5
21st Annual Christmas in July, July 6 through 7
Summer FORUM Series at Lees-McRae College June 19 to August 7
Watauga County Democrats Present Home and Garden Tour June 30
What’s a Kid To Do?Lots of Summer Enrichment Choices--
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