Win an all-expense paid Operation Christmas Child Distribution Trip with “Shoe Tube!”

3 Nov posted by

Pin itOne Shoebox. One Family. Packing Simple Gifts. Bringing a message to the “forgotten” of the world. “You are loved by God, and his people.” “God hears your heart.” “He came for you.” The message for our children is equally poignant. Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it [...]


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Mandie and the Cherokee Treasure, a Movie Filmed in the High Country

27 Oct posted by

Pin itAfter filming at locations throughout the High Country, including Tweetsie Railroad, Cone Manor, and Linville Caverns, Mandie and the Cherokee Treasure will premiere at Blowing Rock School on November 6 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Approximately one third of the motion picture, which is based on the popular Mandie children’s book series, was [...]


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Join Local Author Scott Nicolson to Raise Funds for Breast Cancer Research

26 Oct posted by

Pin itYou may be familiar with High Country dad, Scott Nicholson’s name from his bylines in the Watauga Democrat or Mountain Times newspapers.  But behind the “newsman” persona is a world of creative fiction writing, and an entire library of Paranormal Thrillers penned by Scott. Look a little deeper and you’ll find a close-knit family, [...]


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Benefit Concert with Sara Bareilles in Wilkesboro, October 9, 2010

8 Sep posted by

Pin itThe Wilkes Heart and Stroke Walk will be held at Wilkes Community College on October 9, 2010. According to the event coordinators: This is an annual event to celebrate the life of Sam Day. The walk is a fun family event that promotes exercise and a healthy lifestyle as ways to prevent cardiovascular disease. Participants [...]


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High Country Trike-A-Thon event to raise funds for kids battling cancer

24 Aug posted by

Pin itThe High Country Trike-A-Thon event organized by HighCountryMommies.com on Saturday, August 28th starting at 10:00am, with registration beginning at 9:30am, at the National Guard Armory in Boone, will teach children riding-toy safety while having fun and raising funds for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital®, one of the world’s premier centers for the research and [...]


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Kids Create and Perform at the Playhouse Family Music Festival

11 Aug posted by

Pin itGot a crafty kid? Or a fantastic fiddler? A budding ballerina or a pretty good potter? Kids who love to perform or create have two opportunities to shine at the upcoming Playhouse Family Music Festival on August 21st in Sugar Grove. “We’ve had the Kids’ Craft Market that lets kids sell their own artwork [...]


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Sam’s Wish, A Heartwarming Memory by Teesa Klear

27 Jul posted by

Pin itIf you had told me when my son was born what the future held, I would not have believed it. He seemed to perfect, and physically he was. But at 10 months-old, Sam got a high fever and had what looked like a febrile seizure. An EMT on the scene told me it would [...]


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Moms Can Help ASU International Students!

21 Jul posted by

Pin itI received an email from a student at ASU, who is working on her senior project.  I knew it was something that we moms could help with, so I am publishing her letter here.  Remember that if you can’t go to the drop off point, contact Bess by email and she will come get [...]


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May Weekend Events: Marvelous May R&R Days 05/14-16

13 May posted by

Pin itWelcome to Marvelous May! As I wrote in last week’s post, this is May,  the month of wonderful and marvelous things to come. With school ending, summer beginning, spring flowers blooming, and gardens growing, we need a little R & R… Recreation and Relaxation! Here are some activities this weekend to bring a little R & [...]


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Watauga Swim Team 5K/Fun Run Benefit

21 Apr posted by

Pin itDid you know that Watauga County has a Swim Team with over 50 members? Over the years, I have known many kids who’ve participated in the Watauga County Swim Team, and it is wonderful for their fitness, as well as achievement and self esteem. The Mom Squad would like to share a message from [...]


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