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Admission is a covered dish; attendees are encouraged to begin brining food items at 11 am. Beverages will be provided, no glass or alcohol please. This celebration of the Elk Knob State Park and heritage of the surrounding communities is presented by Elk Knob Community Heritage Organization (EKCHO) and Elk Knob State Park. As in past years, ASU Center for Appalachian Studies will be on hand to record oral histories and scan in old photographs for future use in heritage exhibits. New this year, bring your favorite family recipe, along with any photos to add to the first ever Elk Knob Headwaters Community Day Cookbook. Entertainment: (Subject to change) 11:00 am Dollar Boys 12:00 noon Forget-Me-Nots 12:50 pm Sweet Briar Jam 1:30 pm Back Porch Bluegrass 2:00 pm Saunders Family 2:50 pm Hubbards Family 3:30 pm The Lost Faculty Cultural Demonstrations & Activities: (Subject to change) Pottery by Jimmy Saverly & Jennifer Gardner Horse-drawn Wagon Rides by RJ Main Corn Shuck Dolls by Susan Hazlewood & Janie Dotson Medicinal Herbs by Diana Donovan Quilting by Evelina Idol & Geneva Roark Yarn Spinning by Jane Plaugher Old Time Games & Environmental Programs by North Carolina Park Rangers "The Elk Knob Headwaters Festival has been well attended the past three years and we expect another great festival in September. This festival is not just about the park nor is it just about the local communities, but it is about bringing the two components together. Elk Knob State Park is very fortunate to have the support of the local communities and the folks who work so hard to organize and put this festival together. This is a very low key festival where folks can come out for a very relaxing afternoon of great food, music, socializing and more. The park staff looks forward to hosting this event again this year." Larry Trivette, Superintendent, Elk Knob State Park
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Saturday, September 13th, The Humane Society of Wilkes will hold a Pet Adoption Fair at Big TVs, 1108 West D Street, N. Wilkesboro, 10:30 am until 3:00 pm. Dogs, puppies, cats and kittens will be available for adoption. Adoption fees include vet exam, worming, rabies shot and spay or neuter. Pet related items will be for sale. For more information and to see some of these special animals, visit www.humanesocietyofwilkes.org.
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Today’s economy more than ever requires nonprofit organizations to build a stronger relationship with their donor base. This seminar will focus on how to increase donor contributions through better communication with existing supporters. The goal of this seminar is to remind nonprofit directors and development people of the possible missed financial opportunity that is waiting to be tapped. The seminar will be on Wednesday September 17th from 9:00 – 12:00 AM at the Watauga County Public Library. Please contact the Watauga County Public Library at 828-264-8784 to pre-register for this event.
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Please join us for a discussion of Taoism and its influences on philosophy and health. The class will be loosely structured around readings from the Tao De Ching, and Chuang Tzŭ, or any other material you care to bring. There will also be a Chi Gong or Taiji Ch’aun practice (Cheng Man-ch’ing’s yang short form). As discussions progress topics may include: an introduction to a Taoist view of the seasons, directions, and other Nature forces, and their influence on Chinese medicine. The class is being organized by Joel Packard, a Boone resident, Chinese Medicine student, and practitioner of Taiji Ch’aun.
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The Watauga Green Business Plan – a voluntary, market-driven program that educates, certifies, and recognizes businesses that have made a commitment to reduce their environmental impact and help build a sustainable community-- is now recruiting and certifying new program participants. For more information and learn how to certify your business visit: www.greenbusinessplan.com.
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The last fish fry of the season will be held in Sugar Grove on Sep 12 from 4:30 - 7:00 pm. For $8.00 you will get all the fish, chicken, slaw, hush puppies, french fries and drinks you ever wanted and the Ruritans will do all the work while you eat and visit and talk with your friends and neighbors. See you there.
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For specific club details go to www.wataugaleisurebiking.com
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