July 19, 2007 issue
Top Stories
Hidden Treasure: Green Valley Community Park
New Playground Dedication August 5
The Green Valley Community Park informally opened its brand new playground on July 16. The Safe Play Company constructed the 70-foot by 47-foot playground area. “All of the equipment is constructed of recycled milk jugs. That may sound like it would be flimsy but it is extremely sturdy,” said Green Valley Community Park Board Member Janice Carroll. (Full Story)
16th Annual Avery Banner Elk
Fine Art andMaster Craft Festival Saturday and Sunday
The Avery Banner Elk Chamber of Commerce will present the 16th annual Fine Art and Master Craft Festival on Saturday and Sunday, July 21 and 22, on the lawn of Banner Elk Elementary School. Admission to the event is free. (Full Story)
People
- Filing Activity Picks Up in Watauga
- Avery County Board of Elections Prepares for Municipal Elections
- Benefit Christmas CD Nears Completion
- Boone Mast Store Photographers to Benefit DBDA Public Art Program July 28
- Safe Kids Watauga County Announces Protecting Your Ollie July 28
- High Tea and Small Fashions July 29
Places
- Mast General Store Annex Hosts Book Signing and Demonstrations Saturday
- Expressive Arts Program For Breast Cancer Survivors July 23
- Avery Commissioners Consider Quarry Issues
- Avery Commissioners Conditionally Approve Linville Depot Donation
- Don’t Throw Strange Fish in the River
- Rainbow Center – Children & Family Services Now Offering Foster Care Program
- From Crumbling Asphalt to Native Plants -Kraut Creek Project Plans Show What’s Possible
- 2nd Annual Tater Hill Paragliding Open in Boone July 29 to August 4
- Inaugural Ride Along the Blue Ridge Bike Ride To Benefit Arthritis Foundation August 4
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