The Blowing Rock Art & History Museum held its grand opening Saturday, Oct. 1, 2011, with three galleries on display and activities for children and adults. For more information about the museum, visit BlowingRockMuseum.org or Facebook.com/BRMuseum.
10/1/2011
Album ID: 1333486
Photos by Kellen Moore
Watauga Humane Society
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The Watauga Humane Society moved animals Tuesday into its new $2.4 million shelter, located on Paws Way outside Boone. The nearly 17,000-square-foot structure is slated to open to the public Friday, Sept. 30, with a grand opening event later.
9/27/2011
Album ID: 1330659
Photos by Kellen Moore
Cove Creek Farm Heritage Day 2011
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Hundreds of visitors took a trip back in time for 2011's Cove Creek Farm Heritage Day, held in Sugar Grove Sept. 17.
Photos by Frank Ruggiero
9/17/2011
Album ID: 1324411
Photos by Frank Ruggiero
9/11, Appalachian State University
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Students and community members gathered at ASU Sunday and Monday in honor of the tenth anniversary of the September 11 attacks. Students made thank you cards for local rescue personnel and the ROTC conducted a flag ceremony at Sanford Mall.
9/13/2011
Album ID: 1321261
Photos by Lauren Ohnesorge
Solar Homestead departure
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The Solar Homestead, Appalachian State University's entry into the Solar Decathlon, prepared for departure to Washington, D.C. on Thursday, Sept. 8. For more information on the project or to vote for the People's Choice Award between Sept. 23 and Oct. 2, visit www.solardecathlon.gov.
9/8/2011
Album ID: 1318008
Photos by Kellen Moore
High Country Beer Fest 2011
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The High Country Beer Fest returned for its fourth year last Saturday, Sept. 3, at the Broyhill Inn & Conference Center in Boone. Featuring 53 breweries spanning the state, region, nation and overseas, the festival let patrons sample from hundreds of tasty wares, while also offering educational seminars on brewing and food pairing.
Photos by Frank Ruggiero
9/3/2011
Album ID: 1316431
Photos by Frank Ruggiero
ASU Move-In 2011
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Nearly 3,000 freshman joined the Appalachian State University family during move-in on Friday. Returning on-campus students added to the ranks Saturday.
8/19/2011
Album ID: 1305667
Photos by Kellen Moore
Boone celebrates July 4
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Downtown was alive with Red, White and Blue Monday as the community gathered to celebrate the fourth of July!
7/4/2011
Album ID: 1279740
Photos by Lauren Ohnesorge
Todd Liberty Parade
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High Country residents and visitors gathered in Todd for the annual Liberty Parade, presented by the Elkland Art Center. Rather than observe on the sidelines, parade-goers are encouraged to participate.
Photos by Frank Ruggiero
