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Photo of Natalie Geist at Rough Ridge on the Blue Ridge Parkway mile 
marker 302.8 by Anthony Palazzo (boyfriend and Chef at Sorrento's Bistro)

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Yep, the record-setting rains of the Summer of '13 are gone! 
Let's sing along together now - "Sunny days are here again!"
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YOUR TDA - WORKING TO BRING MORE 
VISITORS AND PROSPERITY TO BANNER ELK
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Angelo Accetturo presents his newest painting
 - "Norma Jean" - at Studio 140 reception 
Angelo Accetturo. third from right standing, introduced his new painting, "Norma Jean," to an appreciative gathering of art lovers at Gallery 140 Saturday next to Sorrento's Bistro and the Sushi Club at The Stoplight in Banner Elk. Left to right: Michael Koopman, Kent Paulette, Don Walstead, Isabella Koopman, Jackie and Logan Sutton, Leigha Sutton, Neil Sutton, Angelo, Erika Koopman, Dimitrius Frazier.
Photo by Ron Johnson
AT THE BAYOU SMOKEHOUSE IN VILLAGE SHOPPES
Celebrating The Highland Games
Left to right: Alan Bain, Chairman of The American-Scottish Foundation, Lord Jamie Sempill of Ediburgh, Scotland and Dr. Bruce Durie of Shenachie to the Chief of Durie
Photo by Winston Aaman, Bayou owner
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58th Annual Grandfather Mountain
Highland Games a winner!
Eric Frasure in the weight throw for distance. He went on to win 
first place in Heavyweight Athletics at the games.
Photo by Skip Sickler
The Torchlight Ceremony on Thursday night  
plus a video - the marching band on opening night
Banner Elk salutes the Grandfather Mountain Highland Games
and looks forward to seeing all of our Scottish friends next summer!
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 Events Galore in 
The One Stoplight Town!
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Avery County Chamber's High Country Wine Tour
to be held Thursday, July 25
It was so much fun hanging out with old friends and meeting new ones at our Inaugural High Country Wine Tour!  

  

If you missed out on our June Wine Tour maybe you can join us for our next one on July 25th! call the Avery County Chamber at 828-898-5605 for your tickets!  

  

Thanks so much to Erick's Cheese and Wine, Grandfather Vineyards, 1861 Farmhouse, Banner Elk Winery, Linville Falls Winery, Plumtree Vineyards and The Blind Squirrel Brewery, our oldest brewery in Avery County, for helping us make this such a success!  

  

A special thanks goes out to Steve Fearey for his great music and Dana Addison for his Trolley and attention to detail! -Sue Freeman

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________________________________________________________________________________ THE CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION Down Home Dinner will feature "Free BBQ Dinner" this Saturday at Grandfather Home for Children  
Additional information: email April Miller
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Click here for upcoming Forum events 
Marilee and Cliff Williams, long-time supporters of The Forum,
at a recent Forum event held on the Lees-McRae College campus

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Click here for the High Country Pet Fest website
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BBQ BOOT CAMP ON SUGAR!
Friday and Saturday
Jim Early (336) 765-6227 or emaili info@ncbbqsociety.com  HOME PAGE
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Guest comments on Trip Advisor about Banner Elk B&B's

  

"Probably one of the best trips  
we have ever had together."
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Click here for the Banner Elk Cafe & Lodge Facebook page
for all the latest happenings and live music Saturday evenings on the patio.
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Special today on 
Banner Elk Magazine's 
Please welcome our 
newest family member, Asher.

  

Our house had been very empty since the sudden loss of our beautiful Trex on Memorial Day. Susan likes to think that Trex sent Ash to us to fill the void. Ash needed a home and we needed a dog. We are thankful to the wonderful staff at the shelter in Virginia who worked with Ash before we adopted him to help him understand that there is more to life than being crated 22 hours a day or tied outside. 

  

Ash is everything you expect from a German Shepherd Dog: loyal, intelligent, alert, and protective. He enjoys living inside (especially with all the rain we've had lately) and is learning to play with toys. He has a kind of goofiness that lets us know he is learning to trust us and enjoy life. We are looking forward to having him as a member of our family for many years to come. I think Trex would be happy. -Royce Rivers, Banner Elk
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 Click here: You Tube video of Black Bear 
visiting a Beech Mountain home
 
LIVING WITH BEARS 
5PM THIS EVENING AT BEECH MOUNTAIN CLUB

 

The Beech Mountain Club in partnership with the Town of Beech Mountain will host "Living with Bears". This presentation will be presented by the NC Wildlife Department regional biologist Danny Ray. The time will be 5pm and the location will be the Beech Mountain Club Recreation Activity Room at 105 Lake Ledge Road. The public is invited to attend this informative presentation. 
-Randy E. Feierabend AICP, Town Manager 828-387-4236
 
 
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