On September 18, 2008, High Country NAMI (National Alliance for the Mentally Ill) will begin a 12-week series of classes designed to provide education and support to individuals who have a loved one who suffers with a serious and persistent brain disorder, such as major depression, schizophrenia, bi-polar disorder, or obsessive compulsive disorder. There is NO CHARGE for these classes, however, pre-registration is required. CALL - 828-765-0750

COME SUPPORT THE FRIENDS OF THE WESTERN WATAUGA BRANCH LIBRARY FOR THEIR FIRST EVER BOOK SALE! DONATE OR BUY!

The Mayland Writers' Group is collecting paperback books to send to troops in Iraq and Afghanistan. We are also accepting donations to pay for postage and packing supplies.

Humane Society of Wilkes Pet Adoption Fair, Saturday, August 30th

Friday, August 29th, 2:00-4:00 p.m. "Lemonade and Old Times," part of the Jones House Community Center's Centennial Celebration, will be held in the Meeting Room of the Watauga County Public Library, 140 Queen Street, Boone. Retired local educator and long-time Watauga County resident Betty Wells will be the featured speaker. Ms. Wells will describe her growing-up experiences on a farm and show items such as a spinning wheel, homemade fabric, a churn, an antique apple peeler, and a corn shuck hat. The format of the program will be tales and memories from Ms. Wells, combined with an invitation for all in attendance to share memories about this area. Young and old are invited and encouraged to attend. Also featured will be photographs from the Historic Boone collection, currently housed at the Library, for viewing and discussion. Richard Tumbleston's Centennial Year painting of the Jones House will be on display, too. Light refreshments will be served.

If you want Insight, Understanding, Empowerment and Education to cope more effectively with your family member who has a brain disorder than this 12 week 2 1/2 hour week class called family-to-family beginning on Tuesday September 23 at a location central to Ashe, Wilkesboro and Allegany residents may be for you. NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) is dedicated to improving the lives of individual and families affected by mental illness. Material provided, training is free. Ask to speak to Karen at 336-982-2100. Pre-registration is required.