February Weekend Events: The Month of Love! 02/03-05

February the month of love

Pin itHappy February, also known as the “Month of Love”. This month is a great opportunity for us all to take a closer look at what LOVE really means. There are different types of Love, Love between family and friends called “Philos” Love, then Love that is romantic is “Eros” Love, and we have unconditional [...]

January Weekend Events: Winterfest is Here! 01/26-29

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Pin itBlowing Rock’s Winterfest is Here! In it’s 14th year, Winterfest was started to show off Blowing Rock and the High Country in the off season. Recently, Blowing Rock was named by professional jouranalists as “North Carolina’s prettiest town”! It is no wonder that we would want to show off the beauty of this area. [...]

Get On Board For The New Earth Fare Giveaway!!! ($10 Coupon, win $25 GC)

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Pin itAre you ready for a healthier you? Have you been wanting to shop at Earth Fare and see what they are all about? Do you already shop there regularly, but want more bargains? Well, the Train heading for healthier living is waiting for you to get aboard,  and the pit stop is the Earth [...]

January Weekend Events: A Breath of Fresh Air! 01/20-22

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Pin itHope that you all have been having a great week! Here it is the weekend again,and the days just seem to go by so fast. The last couple of days have gotten very cold and not made me want to stay outside. But we have not had a harsh winter at all. In fact, [...]

January Weekend Events: No Winter Time Blues Here! 01/13-15

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Pin itWhat a mild winter we have had here in the High Country, and for that matter, all across the country! I think that this is one of those things that is meant to “confound the wise”. I have actually enjoyed not having to keep up with a heavy coat, gloves, hat, etc., but the [...]

Winter Art Workshops at The Turchin Center

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Pin itYou don’t have to worry about getting Cabin Fever or the Winter Blues! Why you ask? Because The Turchin Center for the Visual Arts is working hand-in-hand with Appalachian State University’s Dept. of Arts to bring about Visual Art Workshops. These will be for all ages, from kids, teens, and adults starting this month, [...]

January Weekend Events: It’s A New Season, It’s A New Day! 01/06-08

Fresh Fridays at App Ski Mtn.

Pin itHappy New Year! As we begin a new year this January, it is inevitable that we reflect upon what the year 2011 has brought about in our lives. Some events will have been wonderful growing experiences and some not so great! However, the fact remains that each incident, whether positive or negative has grown [...]

Chick-Fil-A has News for the New Year!

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Pin itChick-Fil-A has always been a FUN and Family-Friendly place in which to find good, wholesome food in the world of “Fast Food”! They also care about promoting family time, safe play areas for the kids, and are ever in the know about healthy food options. As we begin a new year in 2012, Chick-Fil-A [...]

December Weekend Events: Merry CHRISTmas! 12/23-25

Pin itMerry CHRISTmas to everyone! With Christmas being only a few days away, even during the hustle and bustle, let’s not forget to celebrate the “Real Reason For The Season”, that being that Jesus was born, sent down from his Father above to save our world. I always want to be thankful and grateful for [...]

December Weekend Events: It’s Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas! 12/16-18

Pin itThe weather hasn’t been exactly cooperating as far as the “feel” of Christmas, but there sure is a lot going on around the High Country! The season is going to be what we make of it, busy, stressed and hurried, or a time of giving, sharing, and reflecting on what Christmas means. As I [...]