Photo by Ron Johnson in Banner Elk yesterday
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 27, 2014
Volume III Issue 601
Celebrating Banner Elk, NC
The People. The Beauty. The Spirit.
Cell: 828-260-5112
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Photo by Ron Johnson yesterday at a beautiful 78-degrees in Banner Elk
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Photo by Lees-McRae College student Jason Els today on campus

About Lees-McRae College
Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of western North Carolina, Lees-McRae College is a private, four-year college offering diverse baccalaureate degrees, strong athletic programs and outstanding faculty.

With 900 students hailing from 35 states and more than 10 countries, Lees-McRae's broad core curriculum is enhanced by field-specific career preparation and experiential learning with an emphasis in leadership and service. For more information, please visit www.lmc.edu or call 800.280.4562.
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A full day of games, music and fun
awaits families
at the 11th annual
Grandfather Mountain Kidfest
on Saturday, Sept. 6.


The annual event celebrates the nature and culture of the North Carolina mountains, from its animals and weather to its music and stories. All activities are included with park admission.

"Kidfest packs a lot of adventure into just one day," said Chief Naturalist Mickey Shortt.
kf1 KIDFEST CELEBRATES NATURE, CULTURE SEPT. 6The fun begins at 11 a.m. with Animal Olympics, where kids can test their skills against animals' abilities. Find out if you have the speed of a mountain lion or the eyes of a hawk through a friendly competition.

Join naturalists outside the blooming Butterfly Garden to make a cloud viewer and learn about how different cloud types can provide clues about the future weather.

Through early afternoon, kids can stop by the Fudge Shop for face-painting or visit the Nature Museum to make crafts.

At noon, musicians Mark Freed and Cecil Gurganus will entertain with an "Old-Timey Kids' Music Show," where they'll play and sing family-friendly traditional songs from the mountains. They will play the fiddle, banjo, guitar, mandolin, dulcimer, kazoo and more - but not all at the same time!

At 1 p.m., choose to explore the Woods Walk, a short loop trail, with staff naturalists to look for signs of animal activity, or visit with renowned storyteller Glenn Bolick as he tells Appalachian Mountain stories and shows off old-fashioned toys in the Nature Museum.

Catch different species of butterflies and learn to identify them at 2 p.m. in the Butterfly Garden, then stick around for a Bears Program to learn about one remarkable animal that calls Grandfather Mountain home.

The day finishes with fun and active outdoor games at 3:30 p.m.

In addition to the special programs taking place throughout the day, families can also enjoy the experiences that make Grandfather Mountain exciting year-round, including crossing the Mile High Swinging Bridge, watching animals frolic in the animal habitats, exploring the Nature Museum, hiking the trails, and tasting the treats at the restaurant and fudge shop.

Visit grandfather.com/events/kidfest/ or call (828) 733-2013 for a full schedule and more information.
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When is the last time you went
to a good 'ole county fair?

Avery County Fair in Newland last year
21st Annual Avery County Fair
September 9-13
Heritage Park in Newland, NC.

For More Information visit:
www.averyfair.org or call: 828-387-6870
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Sushi Club is the jazz capital of the High Country
In the Heart of Banner Elk at The Stoplight
Photo at The Sushi Club by Ron Johnson
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Avery County Chamber of Commerce Seeking Nominations for the 2014 Man, Woman and Business of the Year for Avery County


The Avery County Chamber of Commerce is seeking nominations for Man of the Year, Woman of the Year and Business of the Year for 2014. 

Those interested in nominating a person or business for one of these awards should send a letter or email to the Chamber discussing the nominee's qualifications for this recognition (please include your name and contact information). 

The deadline for nominations will be 4pm on Wednesday, October 1.

Nominees for the Man of the Year and Woman of the Year awards should be individuals who have displayed a pattern of service to the whole of Avery County over the duration of their time in our community. 

When nominating an individual for one of these awards, please include examples of how the person has impacted or enhanced businesses and our Avery County community.

Past recipients of the Man of the Year Award have included: John Wilson, Bill Close, Ed Neff, Boyd McCloud, Lee Boseman, Frank Vance, John Blackburn, Judd Gowin, Harry McGee, Jake Owens, Philip Shoemaker, Bob Garland, Mike Estep, Barrett Gilmer, Junior Sluder, Mike Harding, Jim Morton, Roy Krege, Charlie Vail, Fred Pfohl, Jud Drennan, Charles Milford, A. P. Dickson, Jack Wiseman, Dean Taylor, Fred Hughes, Hugh Morton, N. J. MacDonald and Charles VonCannon.

Past recipients of the Woman of the Year award have included: Nancy Morrison, Kay Dresherd, Peggy Coscia, Rachael Deal, Alice Suddereth, Cindy Peters, Catherine Morton, Hope Harvey, Peggy Evaul, Barbara Timberman, Phyllis Crain, Suzanne Owens, Sheri Carriker, Marjory Unrath, Doris Greene, Kate Gavenus, Doris Brown, Erika McClung, Judy Donaghy, Catherine Pfaff, Carolyn Davis, Janet Speer, Stella Bowers, Christine Buchanan, Mary Pritchard, Myra Brinkley, Linda Taylor, Sue Brooks and Virginia Norris.

In 2011Tense Banks was honored for her successful leadership of the County Centennial.

Nominees for Business of the Year should have a substantiated history as an established business in Avery County. When nominating a business for this award, please discuss how the business contributes to the economy and quality of life in Avery County.

In 2011 the Centennial Coalition was the only recipient of this prestigious award which included 40 individuals and organizations.

Past recipients of the Business of the Year award have included: Carolina Mountain Life Magazine, Mountain Electric Cooperative, Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation, The Art Cellar Gallery, Wyatt Aldridge Construction, Pleasing Mona Interior Design, Carolina Barbecue, Chestnut Construction, Cannon Memorial Hospital, Mountaineer Landscaping, Mountain Jewelers, The Blair Fraley Sales Store and The Weaving Room.

Nominations must be submitted to the Avery County Chamber of Commerce, 4501 Tynecastle Highway, Unit #2, Banner Elk, NC 28604 no later than, Wednesday, October 9. Please include your own contact information with the nomination in case there are additional questions.

Nominations may be faxed to 828-898-8287 or emailed to director@averycounty.com or stop by the Chamber office open daily from 10am-4pm.
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Sunday 10am on Beech Mountain
12th Annual Mile High Kite Festival at Beech Mountain

This is a free event and there will be plenty of vendors selling food,
crafts and offering activities for kids. Kite demonstrations and competition
are put on by two Kite Clubs that come to the mountain each Labor Day weekend
to take advantage of the fabulous flying conditions.
 

Free kites will be given out to the first 200 kids ages 12 and under, and the Avery County High School Key Club will be on hand to help kids decorate kites and get them ready to go up in the air. This event is sponsored in part by the Banner Elk Kiwanis Club.

The festivities kick off on Saturday night with a free street dance from 7-9 pm in front of town hall. On Sunday, the event opens at 10 am and runs until 4 pm. There's no charge for admission. Beech Mountain Chamber of Commerce
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Click  here for the Habitat website
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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 27, 2014
Volume III Issue 601
Celebrating Banner Elk, NC
The People. The Beauty. The Spirit.
Cell: 828-260-5112
Copyright 2014 All Rights Reserved
   Banner Elk Magazine Online Facebook Page

Have a Wonderful Wednesday and see you tomorrow.