Alleghany Writers and Rhapsody
Middle Fork Greenway Fundraising Update
Autumn at Oz
Join the fun at one of the world’s largest Wizard of Oz festivals! Skip down the Yellow Brick Road atop Beech Mountain— one mile high in the sky—where you are literally over the rainbow. This is the only event of its kind where you are immersed into the magical Land of Oz and meet your favorite characters from the classic story. Explore unique arts and crafts vendors, delicious varieties of food and beverages, and eight live performances! Purchase tickets for the weekends of September 17-19, or September 24-26 at www.landofoznc.com/autumnatoz.
The third-annual “Round Up For the Greenway” succeeded in raising over $150,000 for the Middle Fork Greenway (MFG) in July. During the month-long event, local businesses asked patrons to “round up” their purchases as a donation to the project, and many individuals also contributed. These donations will go towards greenway construction, which will connect Boone to Blowing Rock. The MFG is a project of Blue Ridge Conservancy (BRC), in partnership with Watauga County, the Town of Blowing Rock, and the Town of Boone. www.middleforkgreenway.org
Autumn Coat Drive
Strength in Pink
A Stompin’ Good Time
Villa Nove Vineyards will host a Grape Stomp event on September 25 from 12-8 p.m. Enjoy live music, a variety of vendors, giveaways, games, a Lucy and Ethel look-a-like contest, food trucks and good ‘ol grape stomping! The event will be held at Villa Nove Vineyards at 1877 Dry Hill Rd. in Butler TN. Purchase tickets in advance at www. wataugalakewinery.com/grape-stomp or by calling 423-763-0345.
86 — Autumn 2021 CAROLINA MOUNTAIN LIFE
On Saturday, November 6, Alleghany Writers welcomes Mitchell James Kaplan and his acclaimed novel, Rhapsody, to Sparta for a Jazz Age journey through the life of George Gershwin and the woman he loved, Kay Swift. A free book talk will be held at the Alleghany Library at 11 a.m., and at 2 p.m. you can view “An American in Paris” at the Bijou on the Backlot Screening Room. Tickets are available at AlleghanyWriters.com and at A Touch of Grace in Sparta. A 501c3 non-profit arts organization, Alleghany Writers supports local writers, focuses on outreach in county schools, and presents free public events that feature nationally bestselling authors. Follow Alleghany Writers on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter, and at alleghanywriters.com.
The High Country Breast Cancer Foundation is a 501c3 non-profit in the Blowing Rock area, serving the seven counties of the High Country. Each year, the organization sponsors a 5K walk/run event to raise funds for this important cause. This year’s 5th Anniversary Virtual 5K Walk/Run on October 30 lets you choose your favorite route and enlist friends and family to join in—wear a race shirt from previous years or sport your most creative costume. Then post your race pictures on the Foundation Facebook page at www.facebook.com/hcbcfoundation/. Registration for the virtual event is only $20 and all proceeds go to helping people affected by breast cancer who are in need in the High Country of NC. Learn more and register at hcbcf.org.
Each fall, the Mast General Store, in partnership with Columbia Sportswear, sponsors a “Share the Warmth” coat drive. Consider giving the gift of warmth by donating your clean, gently-worn coats, jackets, sweaters, hats and gloves. Find out when and where you can drop off your toasty clothes at www.mastgeneralstore.com.
