Bake Sale

Friday, March 9, 9:00 am to 12N Wire-wrapping a three dimensional object Learn how to create a wire cage or frame to suspend a free-form gemstone or other three-dimensional object.

Are you an older adult with arthritis or do you have stiffness or pain in your lower back, hips, knees, ankles or feet? Are you at least 60 years old? Not participating in exercise regularly, or have you NEVER exercised? If so, join Fit and Strong!. Fit and Strong! is an award-winning, evidence-based physical activity/ behavior change program developed by the University of Illinois at Chicago, Center for Research on Health Aging (CRHA) proven to benefit arthritis symptoms and promote an active lifestyle. CRHA is partnering with the Lois E. Harrill Senior Center to offer Fit and Strong!.

Are you over the age of 60 and dealing with a chronic disease, such as asthma, diabetes, COPD, heart disease, arthritis, or fibromyalgia? If so, the Living Healthy program may be your answer for a better quality of life. The Living Healthy Program is a six week education group designed to help people like you learn how to live a healthier life with a chronic condition.

Do you know someone who is on Medicare and needs assistance in paying for their prescription drugs? Medicare beneficiaries may be eligible for the federal Extra Help low income subsidy program if he/she has limited income and resources.

Strut your frosty stuff at our 2nd Annual Snowman building contest. Your creativity is endless, and personal accessories are allowed. All snowmen have to family-friendly. Prizes will go to the most creative or superlative snowman or snowwomen!

Parkway's 5th Grade is sponsoring a Pancake Supper on Feb. 20th to raise money for their Sound to Sea Field Trip. Tickets $5.

Parkinson's Disease patients and caregivers meet for encouragement and sharing of valuable information

Local dog trainer, Vanessa Van Valin, of Dog’s Best Friend Training, will be teaching a Dog Obedience Class using the clicker training technique on Thursday evenings February 16th, 23rd, March 1st, 8th and 15th from 5:30pm – 6:30pm. Cost of class is $150.00. Classes will be held in the Watauga Humane Society’s Community Room, and a portion of the proceeds benefits the animals at the Watauga Humane Society.

Grace Lutheran Church 115 E. King Street Boone, NC will sponsor a Red Cross Blood Drive Saturday February 18th from 9-1:30

The 2012 Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Program is now accepting applications. Classes will meet weekly from 1 - 4:30pm beginning on Wednesday, March 7 and continuing through May. Applications can be picked up at the Watauga Cooperative Extension Center located at 971 West King Street in Boone, or downloaded at: http://wataugaces.blogspot.com/2012/01/become-extension-master-gardener.html

The AARP Tax-Aide Program, in cooperation with the IRS and N.C. Dept. of Revenue, will again offer free tax preparation for seniors, as well as low and middle income taxpayers.

Dance Exercise for Older Adults Taught by certified instructor Victoria Breda from BeActive. Class are held at the L.E. Harrill Senior Center, every Wednesday from 4-5p.m.

Dogs love to be well-behaved. They look to their masters for guidance. This winter, join your dog and others for either (or both) of two fun-filled (indoor) winter canine behavior-improvement class opportunities. Dog Obedience Training classes with John Quy at the Watauga Humane Society, 12:30-2:00pm Saturdays - Jan. 21st, Jan. 28th, Feb. 4th, Feb. 11th - AND - Canine Good Citizen classes with John Quy at the Watauga Humane Society, 12:30-2:00pm Saturdays - Feb. 25th, March 3rd, March 10th, March 17th - held indoors in the Watauga Humane Society's Community Room, 312 Paws Way, Boone, NC 28607 - $150.00 for dogs adopted from a shelter or rescue, $200.00 for all other dogs - a generous portion of proceeds will benefit the care and shelter of the Watauga Humane Society's animals waiting for forever homes

Schedule of Events The 2012 A Cool 5 Race Weekend will be held June 8th and 9th, 2012 on Beech Mountain, NC. Events include a pre-race pasta dinner hosted at the Buckeye Recreation Center with live music, games and activities, and a guest motivational speaker (to be announced). Pre-race packet pick-up will be available for race day participants at the Buckeye Recreation Center during the pasta dinner festivities. Saturday consists of the 5 mile race, pet-friendly (complete with doggy water stops), 1.5 mile fun run and walk, race expo, kids fun village with bounce house, complementary beer, and post-race meal and awards presentation with live music and games for the family. Friday, June 8th, 2012 Race Packet Pick-up at Buckeye Recreation Center 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. Pre-Race Community Pasta Dinner 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. Saturday, June 9th, 2012 Pre-registered racers are guaranteed a race t-shirt, a post-race meal voucher, and other free swag in the works. For those of you 21 and over, you will also receive 2 free adult beverages upon finishing one of the A Cool 5 races. Race Day registration will be available; however, race t-shirts and swag will be given out on a first-come first served basis and sizes may be limited. Be sure to register early to geet your race T and swag! Note: Running Strollers are allowed on the entire race course. Dogs will be allowed for the first 1.5 mile fun run/walk event. Doggy water stops and "doggy bags" will be available along the way as well! Race Day Registration and packet pick-up 7:00 a.m. 5 Mile Race Start 9:00 a.m. 1.5 mile fun run and walk 9:15 a.m. Post Race Festivities 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. The overall male and female finisher will be recognized and will receive awards for their accomplishments. Age group awards and prizes will also be given out to the top 3 male and female contestants in the following age group categories: Under 13 13 - 17 18 - 24 25 - 29 30 - 34 35 - 39 40 - 44 45 - 49 50 - 59 60 - 69 70 and above