Appalachian State Summer Dance Series, June 3-26

Posted on May 24, 2013

The Appalachian State University Department of Theatre and Dance presents their SUMMER DANCE SERIES-2013,  June 3rd – June 26th.  These free community dance classes  are free and open to all dancers, experienced, inexperienced, young, and young at heart.  From Ballet Boot Camp to Hip Hop, this series covers the whole spectrum of dance. Come out and try one or try them all! Kids ages 10 and up are welcome to classes and is indicated in class descriptions. Young children are welcome with an adult.

All classes will be held in Varsity Gym, rm. 208

Weeks 1 and 2: June 3, 4, 5, 6, 10, 11, 13 – class time 12:30-1:45
Weeks 3 and 4: June 17, 18, 24, 25 26 – class time 5:00-6:15

No obligation to attend all classes, so come when you can.
In lieu of a class fee donations are welcome.

Visit the Summer Dance Series Website for details.

24th High Country Senior Games to Begin Soon

Posted on May 22, 2013

The 24^th High Country Senior Games will begin soon!

The HCSG is open to anyone 55 or older who reside in Watauga, Ashe, Avery, Mitchell or Yancey counties.   Some of the events offered:   Bowling, Tennis, Corn Hole, Track & Field, swimming, Billiards, and Sliver Arts.  For those who qualify, they are eligible to participate in the NC Senior Games (http://www.ncseniorgames.org/), held in the Fall in Raleigh, NC, 2,000+ from across NC participate.   Every other year those who qualify at the NC Sr. Games are eligible for the National Senior Olympics, http://ncseniorgames.org/silver.htm   Next year is a qualifying year for Nationals to be held in Minneapolis, MN in July 2015.

The Over the Creel 5K, 10K, and 1-Mile Race is open to all ages. Sign up at least three days before your event to participate!

2013 HCSG Registration form

Schedule of Events 2013

Over the Creek 5K, 10K & 1-Mile Race

If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at anytime!

Celebrate National Trails Day with Boone United Trail – Sat. June 1st

Posted on May 21, 2013

National Trails Day is Saturday, June 1st.  Come out to the Boone United Trail to help with trail building from 9a-12p.  No experience needed.  Families are welcome.  Click on the link for more information

Grandfather Mountain Critter Crawl 5K – Last Day to Guarantee a T-Shirt

Posted on May 8, 2013

The Grandfather Mountain Critter Crawl 5K is on Thursday, May 23 at 6:30 pm. Today is the last day to register with a guaranteed t-shirt!
This is a great event that starts at MacRae Meadows, goes up the Mtn’s main road, loops through the habitats and then ends at the Swinging Bridge Parking Lot. Train for the Highland Games Bear Run with the Critter Crawl 5K!

The race proceeds  benefit the Eagle Habitat Renovation Fund this year.  For the first time, participants will get to see the new eagle habitat and brand new bald eagles!

For more information and registration, visit  http://www.grandfather.com/events/the-critter-crawl/