All About Town

Jenny Miller marches down Main Street in the Blowing Rock Fourth of July Parade on July 3. Photo by David Rogers

Nancy Dennett, activities director at Appalachian Brian Estates, recites a poem at a butterfly release ceremony on July 15. Photo by Makaelah Walters

Jo Miller hand weaves baskets during the June 26 event of the Annual Heritage Day and Wood Kiln Opening presented by Bolick and Traditions Pottery. Photo by Kayla Lasure

ALL ABOUT TOWN

Amanda Wright (right) and niece Allie Wright (left) with Hot Diggity Dog serve hot dogs during a June 26 event hosted by Bolick and Traditions Pottery. Photo by Kayla Lasure

Banner Elk Garden Club raised money to fund scholarships they award to Avery County students studying horticulture. Pictured are club president Jeni Davis, Maura Day, Lorena Popleka, Susan Blalock, Louise Ward, Bonita Smith, Teresa Smith, Anne Hughes and Sandra P. Robinson. Photo by Marisa Mecke Mia, Marin and Maggie Kelley hold American flags while enjoying Freedom First Friday activities at the Jones House in Boone on July 2. Photo by Kayla Lasure

Sandy Carr and Cyndy Burdige volunteer to help assemble to-go meals at the 50th Annual Roasting of the Hog in Beech Mountain on July 4. While it is called a hog roast, both pork and turkey were available. Photo by Marisa Mecke