Valle Crucis News

Former teacher pens children's book Published: 10:44 AM, 12/09/2009 A retired local teacher has spun her talents into a new children's book, and she will be holding a signing event to celebrate it.

One dollar from every calendar sale is donated to The Hunger and Health Coalition in Boone.

Buy a wreath this Saturday at the Original Mast General Store in Valle Crucis and help local animals in need this winter.

The Watauga County Recreation Commission wants to know how, what and where people want to play in the coming decade.

In its November 26 issue, High Country Press reported that Cindy Long would be spinning on her wheel during Santa Paws this Saturday and Sunday, December 5 and 6. Long will be in attendance at Santa Paws, but she will be weaving on her loom, not spinning on her wheel.

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School principals will serve up pancakes at the Flapjack Flip, held to benefit the Watauga Education Foundation , on Saturday, December 12, from 7:30 to 11:00 a.m. at the Watauga High School cafeteria.

Date: Wednesday, December 2 Time: 7:00 p.m. Watauga County Parks and Recreation will host three community meetings to discuss residents' needs and desires for future improvements and additions to the community recreation provisions in Watauga County.

Tim and Jan smile on the set of the show 'Southern Fresh,' which will air in January 2010 on the RFD Network.

Although the Greater Avery Tour de Art held its last event in October, several members of the Coalition of Galleries are coordinating to host special holiday open houses this Saturday, November 28.

Once again this year, the furry members of your family can share Christmas wish lists with Santa Paws while they have their holiday photo taken.

The 4th annual Valle Crucis Fireside Tour will take place from 1:00 to 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 6. The cost of the 12-stop, self-guided tour is $10 per person, and tickets can be purchased in advance or on the day of the event at the Original Mast Store in Valle Crucis.

Researched by Sam Calhoun One of our readers was apparently parched and needing a cold beer on a recent trip through Valle Crucis because he asked us to research whether or not restaurants and other establishments in the area were permitted to serve beer and wine.

Black Bear Books has new owners Published: 5:35 PM, 11/16/2009 by Scott Nicholson The book industry is changing, but the new owners of Black Bear Books in Boone believe people still like browsing a local, independent bookstore.

Christmas trees and wreaths are available at area holiday markets, including the Watauga County Farmers' Market .

When Holly Pendergast changed her name to Olivia, the aspiring artist figured she was starting a new journey in life.

What to do and where to go to enjoy a colorful fall: What: Join the High Country Conservancy for a hike at Bear Paw State Natural Area.

Believe it or not, the holiday season is off to a start in the High Country, with several holiday-themed events taking place in the next two weeks.

My husband rented a cabin for us in Valle Crucis, NC last weekend to see the fall color.A We enjoyed seeing the color and they even got their first snowfall.

The final Greater Avery Tour de Art of 2009 will take place this Saturday, October 24, at 12 participating galleries and studios in the Foscoe, Banner Elk, Linville and greater Avery County areas.