2008 Relay for Life Fundraisers 2.0
Proceeds benefit American Cancer Society

Luminaria Sales
Purchase a luminaria in honor or in memory of someone with cancer. Luminaria will be lit all night June 20 at Watauga County’s Relay For Life at Watauga High School. $10 each. Forms available from any team member or from Luminaria Chairperson, Kathy Idol (phone: 828-264-5240).

Beanie Baby Sale
At Bank of Granite, Wilson Dr., Boone. Sponsored by Relay For Life team Bank of Granite, captains – Margie Aldridge, Brenda Costner & Amber McGuire (phone: 828-264-4016).

Auto Bell Car Wash Tickets
Buy a ticket good for one inside/outside carwash and half the ticket price goes to Relay For Life, $12.95 each. Sponsored by Relay For Life team P-Paul, captains – Debbie Blake (phone: 828-297-2069) & Elizabeth Isaacs (phone: 828-264-5397).

Terry Lynn
Purchase Terry Lynn products and help the Watauga County Relay For Life. Products include Giant Whole Cashews, Gourmet Deluxe Mixed Nuts, Milk Chocolate Pecan Clusters and Premium Mixed Dark & Milk Chocolate Mint Meltaways. Also available, a large variety of nuts, candies and dried fruits, as well as trail mixes and granola. Come by Watauga Building Supply to see the entire product line. Sponsored by Relay For Life team Lan’s Lappers, captain – David Gragg (phone: 828-265-1930). Call Watauga Building Supply at (828) 264-2475 for more information.

Events
May 5 – 9
Chocolate Roses For Mother’s Day, Cove Creek Elementary School. Sponsored by Relay For Life team Cove Creek Relay Raiders, captains - Tara Trivette & Allison Townsend.

May 7
Spaghetti Supper, Poplar Grove Baptist Church, 5-7 p.m. Includes all-you-can-eat spaghetti, bread, salad, drink and dessert. Take-out available. Donations accepted. Sponsored by Relay For Life team Poplar Grove Voices, captains – Lori Townsend & Brandon Sutherland. Call (828) 963-9390 for information.

May 8
WHS Cosmetology Spa Day, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m., Watauga High School, $15 includes a facial and a manicure. All proceeds go to Relay For Life. Call (828) 264-2407, ext. 220 for appointments; walk-ins also accepted.

May 10
Yard Sale, Bank of Granite, Wilson Drive, Boone, 8 a.m. until everything is gone. Sponsored by Relay For Life team Bank of Granite, captains – Margie Aldridge, Brenda Costner & Amber McGuire (phone: 828-264-4016).

May 10
Aquacise-A-Thon, Watauga County Swim Complex, 8 – 10:30 a.m., $20 donation. Register by May 2 and save $5. Registration on May 10 will begin at 7:30 a.m. Participants must be at least 16 years of age. Join us in this fun, low impact, high energy water aerobics benefit. Increase your flexibility, strength, and cardiovascular fitness while raising money for cancer research. Bring your bathing suit, towel and a friend. Sponsored by Relay For Life team Aquacisers, captain – Heather Tweedie (phone: 773-592-4444). Call Heather or the Swim Complex at (828) 264-0270 to register.

May 14
Pancake Supper, First Baptist Church of Boone, 5 – 7 p.m. Silent auction will also be held. Donations accepted. Sponsored by Relay For Life team FBC Crusaders, captain – Wynne Strickland (phone: 828-265-1856).

May 17
Yard Sale, High Country Cleaners, 7:30 a.m. – 12 noon. Sponsored by Relay For Life team Jerry’s Intimidators, captains – Paula Ward (phone: 828-297-4876) & Becky Younce (phone: 828-264-9583).

May 17
Brighter Smiles for a Brighter Future – teeth whitening, office of Dr. Jeffrey Lineberry, New Market Blvd., 9 a.m., $150 (all proceeds go to Relay For Life), cash or checks only. Sponsored by Relay For Life team Mouth Cancer Catchers, captain – Kim Gragg (phone: 828-264-3211).

May 18
Breakfast, Deerfield United Methodist Church (1184 Deerfield Rd.), 8:30 a.m. – 10 p.m. Donations accepted. Sponsored by Relay For Life team Deerfield Dream Team, captain – Jeannie Caviness (phone: 828-264-6455).

May 24
Fish Fry, Foscoe Grandfather Community Center, 5 – 7:30 p.m., $10. Sponsored by Relay For Life team Bank of Granite, captains – Margie Aldridge, Brenda Costner & Amber McGuire (phone: 828-264-4016).

May 31
Brighter Smiles for a Brighter Future – teeth whitening, Office of Dr. Jeffrey Lineberry, New Market Blvd., 9 a.m., $150 (all proceeds go to Relay For Life), cash or checks only. Sponsored by Relay For Life team Mouth Cancer Catchers, captain – Kim Gragg (phone: 828-264-3211).

June 11
Celebration of Hope, Rumple Memorial Presbyterian Church (1218 Main St., Blowing Rock), 7:15 p.m. Celebration of Hope is a service of sacred music featuring the Sanctuary Choir, handbells and instrumentalists. An offering will be taken for the American Cancer Society. Sponsored by Relay For Life team Rumple Rockers, captain – Jill Hauser (phone: 828-264-5036).

Raffles
1. Signature ASU Back-to-Back-to-Back Football, signed by players and coaches (60 signatures).
2. Magnavox 15” Flat Screen Television.
Tickets: 6 for $5. Sponsored by Relay For Life team Ted’s Troop, captain – Della Presnell (phone: 828-262-0207).

Queen-size quilt (Double Ring pattern) made by the late Alma Harmon. Tickets: 6 for $5. Sponsored by Relay For Life team Alma’s Harmonizers, captain – David Harmon (phone: 828-297-5802).

Full-size quilt (Yo-Yo pattern) made by Faye Foley. Tickets: $5 each. Sponsored by Relay For Life team Foley’s Auction Company, captain – Faye Foley (phone: 828-297-2181).

1. Star Pattern Queen-size quilt.

2. Gas Fish Cooker

3. George Foreman Indoor/Outdoor Electric Grill

4. Leather Travel Bag

5. Hand Knit Scarf

Tickets: $2 each or 3 for $5. Sponsored by Relay For Life team Friends For Life, captain – Kathy Idol (phone: 828-264-5240).

1. Craftsman 137-piece Mechanics Tool Set (value: $129.99).

2. Gift Certificate for Shannon’s Curtain, Bed & Bath (value: $120.00)

3. VISA Gift Card issued by State Employees Credit Union (value: $50.00)

Tickets: $1 each or 6 for $5. Sponsored by Relay For Life team Metamorphosis, captain – Mary Ruble (phone: 828-963-5328). Call Mary Ruble, Peggy Eller (phone: 828-262-2183) or Jessica Trivett (phone: 828-964-0268) for tickets.

Hand-made shawl, tickets $1 each or 6 for $5. Sponsored by Relay For Life team Rumple Rockers, captain – Jill Hauser (phone: 828-264-5036).

1. Char-Broil Gas Grill

2. Troy-Bilt Weedeater

3. 32” Sony Bravia HDTV

Tickets: 1 for $3, 3 for $5, or 5 for $10. Tickets available at High Country Cleaners or Foscoe Country Deli, or by calling Paula Ward or Becky Younce. Sponsored by Relay For Life team Jerry’s Intimidators, captains – Paula Ward (phone: 828-297-4876) & Becky Younce (phone: 828-264-9583).

Other Upcoming Events

May 19

Look Good, Feel Better, Seby B. Jones Cancer Center Cancer Resource Room, 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. Call Peggy Setzer for information at (828) 262-4332.

For more information about the American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life, call Glenda Hodges at (828) 264-8529 or Sharon Trivette at (828) 297-1691.