Celebrating Spring & OUr Growing Season
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Leading up to the opening day of the Watauga County Farmers’ Market, Greening My Plate Month is a time to celebrate spring and our growing season. This year features 27 unique events, including:
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Saturday, May 2nd
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Farmers' Market Opening DayJoin us on the first Saturday in May for the opening day of Watauga County Farmers' Market. Spring will be in full bloom as the market opens with live music from local musicians, cooking demos from local food enthusiasts, activities in the kids corner, and the unbeatable atmosphere that makes the market "Boone's Town Square Since 1974!"
When: 8 am until noon Where: Horn in the West Parking Lot - 591 Horn in the West Dr. Boone, NC 28607 Cost: Free Contact: info@wataugacountyfarmersmarket.org |
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Farmer's Market: Cooking DemoStop by the Appalachian Student Dietetic Association booth to sample a great kale pesto on top of crunchy and refreshing cucumber slices! This demo is highlighting a quick and simple way for people to incorporate heathy local greens into their diet!
When: 8 am - noon Where: Watauga County Farmers' Market - 591 Horn in the West Dr. Boone, NC 28607 Cost: Free Contact: Chloe Paddison, chloe@baretobountiful-personalchef.com |
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Farmers' Market Kids' Corner:
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Village Vision Community FestivalBoone Community Network is excited to announce the inaugural Village Vision Festival this Spring! Village Vision is a community collaborative event that seeks to raise funds for the purchase of High Country Community Supported Agriculture shares for families in need of food. Come enjoy music, workshops, kids' activities, and more!
When: 1 - 8 pm Where: Horn in the West and Daniel Boone Native Gardens - 591 Horn in the West Dr. Boone, NC 28607 Cost: $35 (or 3 hours at a community service project) |
Contact: email villagevisionfestival@gmail.com for inquiries about vending, service projects, or anything else and also see www.boonecommunitynetwork.com/pages/vv for early bird ticket prices and more information.
Past Events
Sunday, March 29th
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Hospitality House:
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Tuesday, March 31st
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Open House & WIld Game Dinner At The Hospitality HouseThanks to some generous donations and the Hospitality House's partnership with Earth Fare Boone, the Hospitality House is offering an Open House Wild Game Dinner, serving Venison, Wild Caught Salmon and Pheasant. The Advent Christian Church of Boone will provide delicious and homemade side dishes. And, there will be vegetarian options!
When: 5:30 - 7 pm Where: Hospitality House of Boone, 338 Brook Hollow Rd, Boone, NC 28607 Cost: Free Contact: Allison Jennings, foodservice@hospitalityhouseofboone.org |
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Wednesday, April 1st
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Plant a Kitchen Herb GardenAs part of the Hospitality House's Gardening Workshop series, the Hospitality House will be offering an opportunity to plant a kitchen herb garden to take home. Come create your own Kitchen Herb Garden to watch, grow and enjoy!
When: 2 - 4 pm Where: Hospitality House of Boone, 338 Brook Hollow Rd, Boone, NC 28607 Cost: Free Contact: Allison Jennings, foodservice@hospitalityhouseofboone.org |
Thursday, April 2nd
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Plant a Kitchen Herb GardenAs part of the Hospitality House's Gardening Workshop series, the Western Watauga Food Outreach Project will be offering an opportunity to plant a kitchen herb garden to take home.
When: 4 - 6:30 pm Location: Western Watauga Community Center, Sugar Grove 1081 Old US Hwy 421 Cost: Free Contact: Anna Marie Holmes, holmesannamarie1@gmail.com |
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Wednesday, April 8th
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Terra Firma Film ScreeningTerra Firma is a sensitive, intimate look at three women who joined the service in the mid 90’s in order to improve their lives, ended up as support soldiers in a battle zone, returned home with PTSD and eventually found healing through farming. Follow up the film with a Farm Workday through ACT on April 11th.
When: 6:30 PM Where: IG Greer Auditorium on Appalachian State University's Campus Cost: Free Contact: Suzanne Fleishman, suzanne@brwia.org |
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Thursday, April 9th
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Hands-on Seasonal
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More Information: Class size limited so register in advance by calling NC Cooperative Extension at (828) 264-3061. Send a check to 971 West King Street or stop by to pay.
Friday, April 10th
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Lettuce Learn Elementary
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Cooking Matters:
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Saturday, April 11th
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Women & Veteran
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Playhouse Build FestLooking for a fun filled day to engage your kids? Let them sell produce at a play farmers market and paint with fruits and vegetables to learn about eating healthy and buying locally. There will be many other hands on activities for them to engage in, offered by community groups, businesses, and ASU organizations. For kids aged 2 – 12 accompanied by their parents.
When: 10 am - 2 pm Where: Parkway Elementary, 160 Parkway School Drive, Boone. Off of Old 421 Cost: Free |
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Bryk House Fundraiser at AMBOn February 22, the Bryk family home burned down while they are away at church. They have put down roots in Boone, making it their home and place of business. You may know the Bryk family from New Life Farm and their delicious duck eggs, pork and chicken. Now it is our turn to come together as a community and support some of our own. Music from: Hilltop Riot (formerly Cougar Bait)
and the NYC band The Bones of J.R. Jones. When: 5 pm - 10 Where: Appalachian Mountain Brewery, 163 Boone Creek Dr, Boone, NC 28607 Cost: Donations accepted, and a portion of the bar/food truck sales go to the family. |
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Thursday, April 16th
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Cooking Workshop Series:
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Hands-on Seasonal
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More Information: Class size limited so register in advance by calling NC Cooperative Extension at (828) 264-3061. Send a check to 971 West King Street or stop by to pay.
Friday, April 17th
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Cooking Matters:
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Saturday, April 18th
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Springtime in AppalachiaFun, hands-on potting and agricultural activities for kids to learn about springtime planting and agriculture in the Appalachian Mountains. Afterwards, take a stroll through our galleries and downtown Blowing Rock!
When: 2 - 4 pm Where: The Blowing Rock Art and History Museum (BRAHM), 159 Chestnut Street, Blowing Rock, NC Cost: Free Contact: Leila Weinstein, BRAHM Educational Programs Coordinator, 828.295.9099 ext. 3006 or leila@blowingrockmuseum.org |
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Monday, April 20th
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Hunger & Health Coalition
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Monday, April 20th
Wednesday, April 22nd
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Roots, Stems, and Flowers at STEAM ExpoAre you, your children, or students in 6th -10th grade? Come take “selfies” at our photo booth with plant part costumes. You may be a root, stem, flower, seed or fruit. Learn about eating healthy and buying locally. This is one of many tours, demos and activities at the STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) Expo.
When: 9 am - 1:15 pm Where: STEAM Expo at ASU's Convocation Center Cost: Free Contact: Tracey Tardiff, tardiffta@appstate.edu to book your class or homeschool group for the Expo! |
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Hospitality House:
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Thursday, April 23rd
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Watauga High School:
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CANCELED: Friday, April 24th
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Solar Green Pizzas
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Sunday, April 26th
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F.a.r.m. Cafe Garden Spot:
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Monday, April 27th
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Wonderful WormsDid you know that a worm can live up to 10 years? Learn more about our burrowing friends at the Watauga Library.
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Cost: Free Contact: Judith Winecoff, jwinecoff@arlibrry.org or 828 264-8784 |
