Pin itTwo-dozen High Country eateries serve up food, fun and charity for Celebrity Serve 2009. Come let me serve you at Glidewell’s in Blowing Rock! The annual Boone Celebrity Serve, which raised more than $50,000 last year, will benefit the Hospitality House’s Giving Hope a Hand Combined Campaign for building and operating a new homeless [...]
Freebie Friday Saturday: Mommy Cards from Bizcard.com
14 Mar posted by
Pin itI remember my first introduction to the concept of “Mommy Cards.” The idea is that you have a business-card-like thing to had to people that you meet at the park, or friends from school, with your contact information on it. That way, they are reminded of the parent’s names, and can contact you for [...]
Hayes Performing Arts Center Presents: ‘Lady Bird, Pat & Betty: Tea for Three’
11 Mar posted by
Pin itThe Hayes Performing Arts Center in Blowing Rock is a local gem that provides enriching, educational and fun activities for children and adults. My first foray into the beautiful building that houses the Blowing Rock Stage Company was the performance of A High Country Christmas Carol, which I thoroughly enjoyed! This Sunday, they will [...]
Deep Gap: Home Cookin’ and Community Support
4 Mar posted by
Pin itBehind the counter of Blue Ridge Diner hangs a white board. You would think the board would hold the daily specials, however this board lists the names of local people and families who need prayers. Only in a local diner with everyday regulars would you find this sort of thing, and owner Tina Watson [...]
A Great Time Was Had By All, Thanks to Glidewell’s, Stick Boy and Others
2 Mar posted by
Pin itWell, we had our first annual High Country Mom Squad Birthday Party last Thursday at Glidewell’s Restaurant in Blowing Rock. It was such a fun night, I didn’t want to have to go home! I’ve known Mary Kelly Glidewell for several years, and she actually went to the same High School as my husband! [...]
Mom Squad’s First Birthday: RSVP here!
26 Feb posted by
Pin it Save the Date! Mom’s Night Out for The Mom Squad’s First Birthday Thursday, February 26, 6:30-9:00 PM at Glidewell’s Restaurant in Blowing Rock We are SO excited to announce that the Mom Squad is turning one year old this month! We have officially entered toddler-hood, only without the temper tantrums! PW and Mary [...]
It’s Mardi Gras at Joes Italian Kitchen
13 Jan posted by
Review-a-Palooza #2: Stick Boy Bread Company
7 Dec posted by
Pin itHave you ever been to Stick Boy Bread Company, right across from ASU in Boone? Stick boy is Boone’s only true artisan bakery, but they offer much more than just bread! I have known the local owners Carson and Mindy Coatney for several years, aHigh Country Mom Squad: Family Friendly Fun Near Boone, NC [...]
Freebie Friday: Highlands Restaurant in Blowing Rock
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Spirit and Spelling at Chick-Fil-A
23 Sep posted by
Pin itSept. 25th, the Boone Chick-Fil-A will be hosting a Chick-fil-A Spelling Bee. It is from 6pm-8pm Thursday night. All ages who want to play are welcome. Kids and adults will be teaching Moo Cow how to spell, seeing as he has some difficulty in that area. There will also be prizes for the winners. [...]
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