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Friday
Jul 30, 2010

Master Dulcimer Player
Ken Kolodner at 7:30pm. Ken Kolodner has been part of the rebirth of the hammered dulcimer in the United States and is recognized as one of todays most accomplished, musical hammered dulcimer artists. He has even invited local musicians Michael Bell, Steve and Ruth Smith to perform a few selections during the concert. Tickets are $10 adults, $5 students at the Ashe Arts Center or by phone at 336-846-ARTS.
Location: Ashe Arts Center

Saturday
Jul 31, 2010

Author Signing
BART BARE, AUTHOR SIGNING from 11am-4pm at Todd General Store back deck in historic Todd.
Location: Todd General Store

Saturday
Jul 31, 2010

Farmers' Market
8am-1pm on the Backstreet in West Jefferson. Fresh produce, trees, shrubs, plants, flowers, baked goods, fresh grass fed beef and pork, goat milk cheeses, culinary vinegars, jewelry and handmade craft items. www.AsheFarmersMarket.com
Location: Backstreet in West Jefferson

Saturday
Jul 31, 2010

Free Summer Music Series
Laura Boosinger and Josh Goforth from 2-4pm at the Walter and Anne Cook memorial Park in the heart of Todd's historic district. Bring a blanket & chair. www.toddnc.org
Location: Walter and Anne Cook Memorial Park

Saturday
Jul 31, 2010

Hoot'Nanny!
Calling all kids! It's a Summer Hoot'Nanny! Come out and have some fun from 12noon-5pm at the Buckeye Recreation Center! Enjoy a day of wildlife fun and adventure for kids of all ages. Best of all, the festival benefits Genesis Wildlife Sanctuary! Genesis is a non-profit 501(c)(3) wildlife rehabilitation hospital and education center on Beech Mountain. The Hoot'Nanny will include: Live music from the Corklickers, A wildlife gameshow for kids ages 6-15, a petting zoo, birdhouse building tent, wildlife demonstrations, facepainting, door prizes, raffle, yummy food & fun! In case of rain we will move the festivities inside the gymnasium so come rain or shine. Tickets are $5.00 for kids and $10.00 for adults.
Location: Buckeye Recreation Center - Beech Mountain

Saturday
Jul 31, 2010

Hymns of Hope
Relay for Life of Ashe County presents "Hymns of Hope" from 6:00 - 8:30 PM. Admission is $10 for Adults and children 10 & under $4. Ashe County groups: Heritage and the Roten/Arnold Family will be featured as well as "For His Glory" from Alleghany county. All proceeds go to the American Cancer Society.
Location: Ashe County Civic Center

Saturday
Jul 31, 2010

Open House
American Emergency Vehicles (AEV) on Don Walters Rd. in Jefferson will have an open house from 11am-3pm to celebrate the company's 20th anniversary. Stop by, rain or shine, for plant tours, food, music by Creek Junction and children's activities. Call 336-982-9824 for more information.
Location: American Emergency Vehicles

Saturday
Jul 31, 2010

Scot Pope
2-4:30pm. Located at 165 Piney Creek Rd. in Lansing at the old school.
Location: New River Winery

Monday
Aug 2, 2010

County Commissioner Meeting
Ashe County Board of Commissioners regular meeting. A work session will be held beginning at 2pm in the 2nd floor conference room of the Ashe County Courthouse. The commissioners will then move to the commissioners’ meeting room on the 3rd floor at 3:30 p.m. for the regular session. Agenda items include; Public Hearing – Ashe County Transportation Authority – Rural Operating Assistance Program (ROAP); Ashe Memorial Hospital Update; Smoky Mountain Center Update; Rotary Club Appreciation; Imagination Library Update; Ashe County Honor Guard Update; Emergency Operations Plan Approval; Amendment to Chapter 152: Manufactured Homes Ordinance; Parks & Recreation Advisory Board Appointments; Region D Development Corporation Appointments; Planning Board Reappointments; Blue Ridge Parkway 75th Anniversary Resolution; 5:30pm Public Hearing – Applicants for West Jefferson Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ). All meetings are open to the public and the public is invited to attend.
Location: Ashe County Courthouse

Monday
Aug 2, 2010

The One That Got Away and Other Lies
Head to downtown West Jefferson at 1pm for a rip roarin’ good time when Ashe County Library and Ashe Arts Council present "The One That Got Away and Other Lies" featuring well-known storyteller Orville Hicks and other area "liars." This adult event kicks off as Ashe County begins reading "The Big Fish: A Novel of Mythic Proportions" by Daniel Wallace in preparation for this year’s 'On The Same Page' literary festival. There will be door prizes from RiverGirl Fishing Co, Friends of the Library and others. The public is invited to all this free fun downstairs at the library. Contact Sandy Pinto, 336-384-3019 or pinto@skybest.com.
Location: Ashe County Library

Tuesday
Aug 3, 2010

Story Telling
RHODY JANE MEADOWS—STORY TELLING Tuesday, August 3 at 6pm at Todd General Store in Historic Todd.
Location: Todd General Store

Saturday
Aug 28, 2010

Johnny Cash Experience
Join GoWilkes.com at this Johnny Cash tribute concert. Performed by David Stone from Pennsylvania, concert includes a June Carter tribute and the Tennessee 3! Don't miss this show! Seats are limited - purchase tickets online at http://www.golocalevents.com.
Location: Fort Hamby Amphitheater

Friday
Sep 10, 2010

Pow Wow
Fifth Annual Spruce Pine Pow Wow September 10-12, 2010. Lots of demonstrations going on all day, like dancing, drumming, singing, flint knapping, tee pees, story tellers and flute and contemporary music. The public is invited to participate in all activities. Hours: 9 to 9 Friday and Saturday and 9 to 5 Sunday. Admission: $5 adults, $2 kids. Kids FREE on Friday with the schools. Location: South of Spruce Pine at 12513 Hwy. 226 South behind Music, Jewelry and Loan. Contact: Mabel Benjamin 813-765-3073 to volunteer or donate to the Blue Ridge Intertribal Pow Wow Association.
Location: 12513 Hwy. 226 South

Saturday
Sep 11, 2010

Pow Wow
Fifth Annual Spruce Pine Pow Wow September 10-12, 2010. Lots of demonstrations going on all day, like dancing, drumming, singing, flint knapping, tee pees, story tellers and flute and contemporary music. The public is invited to participate in all activities. Hours: 9 to 9 Friday and Saturday and 9 to 5 Sunday. Admission: $5 adults, $2 kids. Kids FREE on Friday with the schools. Location: South of Spruce Pine at 12513 Hwy. 226 South behind Music, Jewelry and Loan. Contact: Mabel Benjamin 813-765-3073 to volunteer or donate to the Blue Ridge Intertribal Pow Wow Association.
Location: 12513 Hwy. 226 South

Sunday
Sep 12, 2010

Pow Wow
Fifth Annual Spruce Pine Pow Wow September 10-12, 2010. Lots of demonstrations going on all day, like dancing, drumming, singing, flint knapping, tee pees, story tellers and flute and contemporary music. The public is invited to participate in all activities. Hours: 9 to 9 Friday and Saturday and 9 to 5 Sunday. Admission: $5 adults, $2 kids. Kids FREE on Friday with the schools. Location: South of Spruce Pine at 12513 Hwy. 226 South behind Music, Jewelry and Loan. Contact: Mabel Benjamin 813-765-3073 to volunteer or donate to the Blue Ridge Intertribal Pow Wow Association.
Location: 12513 Hwy. 226 South