Meetings Calendar
MEETINGS
Alcoholics Anonymous District 11: Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other, so that they may solve their common problem with alcohol, and help others to recover from the effects of alcohol. If you believe you may have a problem with alcohol, you are invited to attend our meetings. For meeting schedule, visit http://www.booneaa.org or call our our hotline (828) 264-1212.
Community Club of Blowing Rock Meeting: Support our library! We meet the second Wednesday of each month through October at 11:30 am in the Blowing Rock Library. New members welcome. Join us for lunch and fellowship. For more information contact Kathy Whatley at 295-7000.
Baha’i Devotional Meeting and Study Class: There will be a Baha’i devotional meeting and study class from 10 a.m. until noon in Stony Fork on Sunday 20 May. The devotional will be dedicated to prayers for peace and justice and the topic of the study class will be “Man’s happiness is from the love of God - man’s greatness is dependent upon his servitude to God.” The quotation is taken from a talk given by ‘Abdu’l-Baha in Denver in 1912 and the class will study the entire talk. All are welcome. For more information and directions call 268-2191.
Special Budget Meeting: Beech Mountain Tourism Development Authority will be holding a Special Budget Meeting on the upcoming 2012-2012 Budget on May 23rd at 9:30 am in the Town Hall Chambers on Beech Mountain. For more details, they can call 828-387-9283.
Alateen meeting Tuesday, 4 p.m. at Watauga High School.: Alateen meetings are for any teen affected by someone else’s drinking. The meetings are anonymous and a safe place to be just who you are. A place where you can find support and understanding from people of a similar age who are also going through the difficulty of a family member or friend’s drinking. If you are a teen or know a teen who may benefit contact: Kristen 828-729-8835 (meadowshine@gmail.com) or Louella 828-964-9315 for meeting information.
The Boone Worthwhile Woman’s Club Meeting: Club will meet on Tuesday, May 22, 11:30 a.m., at the Sagebrush Steakhouse, in Boone. Come and share your winter adventures. Officers for 2012 are: President, Baben Patricelli; Vice-President, Frances Arnold; Secretary, Barbara Bernstein; Treasurer, Marie Schaedler; Chaplin, Frances Arnold. For more information, call Frances at (828)262-0155 or Baben 828-264-2539.
BRAHM Offers Outing for Pre-Schoolers: The newest addition to BRAHM’s programs is the Doodlebug Club, held the first Thursday of each month, for the preschool and pre-K age group (ages 2-4). The club is open to the public and costs $5. For more information or to make reservations for any of these programs, contact Educational Programs Coordinator Virginia Falck at (828) 295-9099 ext. 3006 or (virginia@blowingrockmuseum.org)
Adult Children Anonymous: ACA is a 12-step recovery program for women and men who grew up in alcoholic or otherwise dysfunctional homes. We meet every mondays at 5:30 pm at St.Lukes episcopal church. For more informatin, call 828-898-3072 or 828-773-4090.
KIWANIS CLUB OF BOONE: Club meets for lunch and a program every Tuesday at Paolucci’s Italian Grill from 11:45-1:00pm. Come for a visit and learn more about our service club. Kiwanis serves the children of Watauga county and the world.Contact Liz Cornella for more information-265-3595.
High Country Atheists: It is often difficult to find other atheists in the south. The purpose of this group is to bring atheists together and build a community of like-minded people for support, education and fun. All atheists are welcome! Join us at: http://www.meetup.com/High-Country-Atheists.
Chronic Illness/Pain Support Group: The group meets on the second Saturday of the month, 3 – 4:30 pm, 805 State Farm Rd., Boone. For further details contact Lucyna Sonek, LPC at (lucyna@charter.net) or 828-773-7844.
Florilina Club: Looking to form a new social club comprised of laid back Snowbirds from both the Brevard County, FL and Watauga/Avery, NC areas for fun events such as picnics, hikking trips, dinners out, dances, etc. For further details contact Shari Barrett at (bearits@skybest.com) or call 828-963-1195.
International Coffee hour: Meet every Wednesday from 12:30-2:00 p.m. in Whitewater Café at Appalachian State University. Come for free coffee, food, entertainment and great conversation with the international community in Boone. Each week a different group co-sponsors coffee hour. Everyone on campus and in the community is welcome. Coffee hour is sponsored by the Office of International Education and Development at ASU.
The Cove Creek Handspinners meet monthly the third Thursday of the month: Meet at 6:30 p.m. at the Western Watauga Community Center in Sugar Grove. Equipment and fiber supplied upon request. All are welcome to come and learn or to enjoy spinning with friends For more information, call Sandra Basel at 828-297-3046.
High Country Brainstormers – Stroke Support Group: Group meets on the last Tuesday of each month 5:30 pm – 7 pm. FREE. The Rehabilitation Center (formerly Blue Ridge Physical Therapy) 232 Boone Heights Drive – Boone. New members welcome – For Stroke and Head Injury survivors. Group meets the last Tuesday of the month. All ages. Handicap parking is available. For more information, contact: Bryan Belcher 286-8961 (Watauga County Healthy Carolinians) or Katherine Graham 268-9043 (The Rehabilitation Center).
Reformers Unanimous Addictions Recovery Program: Come to Emmanuel Baptist Church on 933 Millers Gap Hwy. in Newland N.C. Every Tuesday at 7 p.m. For more info please contact Craig Perkins at 828-467-3796 or visit http://www.ebcnewland.org. We Provide FREE Transportation and refreshments.
La Leche League of Boone Meeting: A mother-to-mother breastfeeding support group, meets every third wednesday at 10:30 a.m. at 275 Daniel Boone Dr. Suite A, in Boone. For questions, contact a Leader at 828-414-8170 or visit http://www.LLLboone.org for more information.
The Blowing Rock Garden Club: Club meets at noon the first Wednesday of each month thru October at the Rumple Memorial Presbyterian Church community room. Interested? Contact Susan Sweet at (828) 263-8399.
Morning and evening Diabetes Education & Support Group: A holistic approach to developing and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Mornings: Thursday, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. continues weekly. Evenings: Monday, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Call (828) 297-5195 for more information. Western Watauga Community Center.
The Boone Area Lions Club: Club meets for lunch on the first and third Tuesday of every month at 12:30 p.m. at the Sagebrush Restaurant. For further information about the Lions call President Roger Bodo at (828) 964-2079.
High Country Professionals & EntrepreneurS: High Country Professional and Entrepreneur Networking Group. No fees - no memberships. The DCI website is http://www.design-concepts.com. Contact Information: Polly Humphreys, (828) 504-2003 or Bailey Granbeck at (828) 295-4300.
Calling Men to Authentic Brotherhood: Samson Society is meeting each Friday in Boone. Boone Samson Society is seeking men who want to walk for God in active fellowship and participation. Visit samsonsociety.ning.com.
High Country Centering Prayer: Meets each Monday, 6 p.m., at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 170 Councill St., Boone. Newcomers are always welcome. For more information, contact Linda Caraway at 336-877-1503.
Overeaters Anonymous: Meets Monday nights at 6 p.m. and Wednesdays at noon at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church.
NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS: 7 pm Tuesday and Thursday. Saint Lukes Episcopal Church. 828-234-0797.
BLUE STAR MOTHERS OF THE HIGH COUNTRY: For further information or to notify of your interest in or willingness to help Blue Star Mothers, please contact Debbie Branch, President, at (branchfamily@earthlink.net) or check out our website at http://www.bsmhc.webs.com.
OASIS Sexual Abuse/Assault Support Group Surviving to Thriving: Call High Country Counseling at (828) 264-0333 for more information.
Boy Scout Troop 237: Troop meets Thursday evenings at 6:30 p.m. under the leadership of Scoutmaster Travis Denny. Cub Scouts Pack 237 meets on Thursday evening at 6:30 p.m. at Friendship Baptist Church under the leadership of cubmaster Carol Denny.
High Country Toastmasters: HCT extends an invitation to the public to attend our weekly meetings, held at 5:30 p.m. in St. Elizabeth Catholic Church Fellowship Hall (downstairs entrance). For information, visit its website at http://www.highcountrytoastmasters.org, by email at glenda_teams@ucbi.com, or by phone at (828) 310-8491.
Open all addictions 12 step recovery meeting: 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, St. Lukes Episcopal Church, Boone. (828) 964-8888 or (828) 265-6444.
HIGHLAND CIRUIT RIDERS: HCR welcomes you to come join them every secound Saturday of every month to find out what The Christian Motorcyclist Association is all about. They meet for breakfast at Smokey Mtn BBQ in West Jefferson at 10:30 am till 12 noon. When weather is permissable there will be a ride to follow. Call Bill Gorman 336-977-2740 or email (mtnroadking@yahoo.com) for info.
Sex & Love Addicts Anonymous: Monday and Thursday, 6 p.m. 12-step group sharing experience, strength and hope in dealing with recovery from compulsive sexual and relationship issues. Call (888) 677-1552 or email (wataugashares@gmail.com)
Musicians Needed: Musicians – amateur or pro – guitar, banjo, fiddle, etc. – join others at the Project on Aging at the Poplar Grove Connection and West King Street on Thursdays from 10 a.m. to noon. For information call Budd at (828) 297-2868.
The Watauga NCCB: Local support group for the blind and visually impaired. We meet on the second Friday of each month at 10 a.m. until noon at Grace Lutheran Church and they need volunteers to help with transportation. For more information call (828) 297-5346.
WATAUGA WOODCARVERS CLUB: Beginner or experienced. Meetings, every Tuesday, 8 to 11:30 a.m. Western Watauga Community Center, 1081 Old U.S. 421, Sugar Grove. It’s objective is to teach, carve and learn together. Come visit, or if you have questions, call Wayne at (828) 297-7481.
Blowing Rock Sci-Fi/Fantasy group: Group meets the first Tuesday evening of every month. For more information, see scifi.meetup.com/241.
Join The League of Extraordinary Women: Skip to the L.E.W. A newfound club that is a place for young, career oriented women, to meet the like minded, to socialize, support one another and give back to our community. For more information email (skiptothelew@yahoo.com) or visit our blog at skiptothelew.blogspot.com.
Improve Your Social Life Through Public Speaking: Meetings are every Tuesday, starting at 5:30 p.m., in St. Elizabeth’s fellowship hall. For additional information, contact Katherine Alford at (828) 264-9010 or (alford.katherine@gmail.com) or Glenda Teams at (828) 310-8491 or email glenda_teams@ucbi.com.
High Country NAMI: (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Support Group meets the first Monday of the month at the Lois Harrill Senior Center, 132 Poplar Grove Connector, at 7 p.m. For more information on NAMI or specific monthly topic contact Steve Moeller, NAMI High Country president, at (828) 262-4645 extension 28 or email (st1310@newriver.org)