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“Off the Beaten Path” Guided Hike - Rock Hop Location: Chimney Rock Park Date/Time: Saturday, March 8; 9-11am Cost: $20, $5 for Annual Passholders, $10 for ages 6-15, $3 for Grady’s Kids Club Members. For more information: call 800-277-9611 or visit chimneyrockpark.com |
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Homeschool Program “The Ultimate Scavenger Hunt” Location: Chimney Rock Park Date/Time: Monday, March 10; 10:30am - 12:00pm (afternoon program may be added) Cost: $12 per student; $11.50 for parents; Annual Passholders is $7 per student; no cost for parents. For more information: call 800-277-9611 or visit chimneyrockpark.com
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Geneva’s 2nd Annual Easter Egg Hunt Location: Geneva’s Riverside Tiki Motel, Bar & Grill Date/Time: Saturday, March 22; 11:00 For more information: call (828) 625-4121 or visit www.genevarivermotel.com
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53rd Annual Easter Sunrise Service Location: Chimney Rock Park Date/Time: Sunday, March 23; Gates open at 5:30am and close at 6:30am for the 7:00am service. Cost: No additional cost. For more information: call 800-277-9611 or visit chimneyrockpark.com
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| April | |
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Every Day is Earth Day Location: Chimney Rock Park Date/Time: Weekend programs between 11am and 2pm throughout April. Cost: No additional cost. For more information: call 800-277-9611 or visit chimneyrockpark.com
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Combo Mountain & Hammered Dulcimer Workshops Location: Chimney Rock Park Date/Time: Saturday, April 5; Morning Session 10am – noon; Afternoon Session 1-3pm. Cost: $50; $42 for Annual Passholders; $40 for ages 6-15; $35 for Grady’s Kids Club Members. For more information: call 800-277-9611 or visit chimneyrockpark.com
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Mountain Dulcimer Workshop Location: Chimney Rock Park Date/Time: Saturday, April 5; 10am-noon Cost: $32; $25 for Annual Passholders; $22 for ages 6-15; $18 for Grady’s Kids Club Members. For more information: call 800-277-9611 or visit chimneyrockpark.com
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Hammered Dulcimer Workshop Location: Chimney Rock Park Date/Time: Saturday, April 5; 1-3pm Cost: $32; $25 for Annual Passholders; $22 for ages 6-15; $18 for Grady’s Kids Club Members. For more information: call 800-277-9611 or visit chimneyrockpark.com
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Day of Wine and Roses Location: Green Creek Winery, Columbus, NC Date/Time: Saturday, April 12; 10:00am - 5:00pm Cost: Free For more information: call 828-863-2182 or visit www.greencreekwinery.com
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“Simon Says” Guided Bird Walk - Early Arrivals Location: Chimney Rock Park Date/Time: Sunday, April 13; 9am-noon Cost: $19; $3 for Annual Passholders; $8 for ages 6-15; free for Grady’s Kids Club Members For more information: call 800-277-9611 or visit chimneyrockpark.com
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“Beelicious” Homeschool Program Location: Chimney Rock Park Date/Time: Monday, April 14; 10:30am - 12:00pm (afternoon program may be added) Cost: $12 per student; $11.50 for parents; Annual Passholders is $7 per student; no cost for parents. For more information: call 800-277-9611 or visit chimneyrockpark.com
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Hospice of Rutherford Co. - Volunteer Spring Training Location: Lake Lure Arcade Building - Suite 203 Date/Time: Monday, April 14 - Wednesday, April 16; 10:00am - 3:00pm Cost: $15.00 (Refundable if you become an active volunteer For more information: call 828-625-0365 or 828-625-9652 or via email at jafaulhaber@hughes.net
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Book Signing with author Rose Senehi Location: 1927 Lake Lure Inn & Spa (by Friends of Mountains Branch Library Date/Time: Wednesday, April 16; 7:30 pm Cost: None For more information: call 828-625-2099 or click here. (RSVP by 4/10/08)
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“Off the Beaten Path” Guided Hike - “Gorge” Us with Wildflowers Location: Chimney Rock Park Date/Time: Saturday, April 26; 9-11am Cost: $20, $5 for Annual Passholders, $10 for ages 6-15, $3 for Grady’s Kids Club Members. For more information: call 800-277-9611 or visit chimneyrockpark.com
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Bark in the Park for you and your pup. Location: Chimney Rock Park Date/Time: Saturday, April 26; 11am-3pm Cost: No additional cost. For more information: call 800-277-9611 or visit chimneyrockpark.com
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DJ Monte (Music Event) Location: Happy Our Pub & Grub Date/Time: Saturday, April 26; 8:00 pm - Midnight Cost: No additional cost. For more information: call 828-625-0210
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| May | |
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Todd's RV & Boat Show Location: Next to the ABC Store, Lake Lure Date/Time: May 2-4; 10:00 am Cost: Free For more information: call (828) 651-0007
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Blind Ambition (Music Event) Location: Happy Our Pub & Grub Date/Time: Saturday, May 3; 8:00 pm - Midnight Cost: No additional cost. For more information: call 828-625-0210
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Shutterbug's Nature Photography Clinic Location: Chimney Rock Park Date/Time: May 3-4; Saturday 8:30am-4:30pm; Sunday 1-4pm Cost: $95; $85 for Annual Passholders (fees include all instruction and Park admission for both days). For more information: call 800-277-9611 or visit chimneyrockpark.com
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Volunteer Workday at Bat Cave Preserve Location: Bat Cave Preserve - Bat Cave, NC Date/Time: Tuesday, May 6, 2008 - 10:00am - 3:00pm Cost: None For more information: call 828-350-1431 or E-mail Mtns_volunteers@tnc.org
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DJ Monte (Music Event) Location: Happy Our Pub & Grub Date/Time: Friday, May 9 and Saturday, May 10; 8:00 pm - Midnight Cost: No additional cost. For more information: call 828-625-0210
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Spring Scout Days for Boy Scouts Location: Chimney Rock Park Date/Time: Friday and Saturday May 9-10; programs 10am – 1pm (Saturday); overnight 7pm - 8:30am Cost: $14 per scout (adult chaperones required, one adult chaperone admitted free per 10 scouts); $11.50 per additional adult; additional $8 for overnight camping. For more information: call 800-277-9611 or visit chimneyrockpark.com
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Dragon Boat Race and Festival Location: Morse Park, Lake Lure, N.C. (next to town hall) Date/Time: Saturday, May 10, 2008, 8:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. For more information: visit the Lake Lure Dragon Boat web page at http://www.lureofthedragons.org/
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Lure of the Dragon Buffet Location: Beachside Grill at the Lake Lure Inn Date/Time: Saturday, May 10, 2008, 10:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Cost: TBD For more information: call (828) 625-2525 or visit www.lakelure.com
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“Simon Says” Guided Bird Walk - Warbler Walk Location: Chimney Rock Park Date/Time: Sunday, May 11; 9am-noon Cost: $19; $3 for Annual Passholders; $8 for ages 6-15; free for Grady’s Kids Club Members. For more information: call 800-277-9611 or visit chimneyrockpark.com
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Mother’s Day Special Location: Geneva’s Riverside Tiki Bar & Grill Date/Time: May 11; All Day Registration: call (828)625-4121 or email us at genevariverside@bellsouth.net
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Mothers' Day Brunch Location: 1927 Lake Lure Inn & Spa Dining Room Date/Time: May 11; 10:30 am - 3:00 pm Cost: Adults $30, Children 12 and under $15 For More Information: call (828)625-2525 or visit at www.lakelure.com
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Homeschool Program “Nature Crafts” Location: Chimney Rock Park Date/Time: Monday, May 12; 10:30am - 12:00pm (afternoon program may be added) Cost: $12 per student; $11.50 for parents; Annual Passholders is $7 per student; no cost for parents. For more information: call 800-277-9611 or visit chimneyrockpark.com
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“Off the Beaten Path” Guided Hike - Mountaintop Trek Location: Chimney Rock Park Date/Time: Saturday, May 17; 9am-noon Cost: $20, $5 for Annual Passholders, $10 for ages 6-15, $3 for Grady’s Kids Club Members. For more information: call 800-277-9611 or visit chimneyrockpark.com
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Spring Scout Days for Girl Scouts Location: Chimney Rock Park Date/Time: Saturday, May 17 and Sunday, May 18; programs 10am - 1 pm; overnight 7pm - 8:30am Cost: $14 per scout (adult chaperones required, one adult chaperone admitted free per 10 scouts); $11.50 per additional adult; additional $8 for overnight camping. For more information: call 800-277-9611 or visit chimneyrockpark.com
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3rd Annual “Strut Yer Mutt” Dog Show Location: Geneva’s Riverside Tiki Motel, Bar & Grill Date/Time: May 17; 11:00 Cost: $5 Registration: call(828)625-4121 or email us at genevariverside@bellsouth.net
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Tyler and Brent (Music Event) Location: Happy Our Pub & Grub Date/Time: Saturday, May 17; 8:00 pm - Midnight Cost: No additional cost. For more information: call 828-625-0210
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Calm Collective (Music Event) Location: Happy Our Pub & Grub Date/Time: Friday, May 23; 8:00 pm - Midnight Cost: No additional cost. For more information: call 828-625-0210
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Memorial Days Festival Location: Lake Lure Arcade Area Date/Time: May 23-26; 10:00am - 5:00pm Cost: Free For more information: call 828-625-4683 or visit www.shepherdscarehng.org
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Ford Model T Club Spring Tour (celebrating the 100th birthday of the Model T) Location: Grassy Area beside Visitor Center Date/Time: May 26; noon - 2:00pm Cost: Free For more information: call 828-625-2725
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Bobby G (Music Event) Location: Happy Our Pub & Grub Date/Time: Monday, May 26; 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm Cost: No additional cost. For more information: call 828-625-0210
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| June | |
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Live Music with Tator Location: Geneva’s Riverside Tiki Bar & Grill Date/Time: June 1; 3 – 6 pm
For more
information:
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National Trails Day Celebration Location: Chimney Rock Park Date/Time: Saturday, June 7; 11am-3pm Cost: No additional cost. For more information: call 800-277-9611 or visit chimneyrockpark.com
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Dixie Rodders Location: Next to Visitor Center in Lake Lure Date/Time: Saturday, June 7; 10:00 am Cost: Free For more information: call (704) 296-0993 |
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Live Music with Jason Marcum Location: Geneva’s Riverside Tiki Bar & Grill Date/Time: June 8; 3 – 6 pm
For more
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call(828)625-4121 or visit
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“Off the Beaten Path” Guided Hike - Old Growth Forest Location: Chimney Rock Park Date/Time: June 14; 9-11am Cost: $20, $5 for Annual Passholders, $10 for ages 6-15, $3 for Grady’s Kids Club Members. For more information: call 800-277-9611 or visit chimneyrockpark.com
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Father’s Day Special Location: Geneva’s Riverside Tiki Bar & Grill Date/Time: June 14; All Day For more information: call(828)625-4121 or visit www.genevarivermotel.com
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Live Music with Jerry Allen Location: Geneva’s Riverside Tiki Bar & Grill Date/Time: June 15; 3 – 6 pm For more information: call(828)625-4121 or visit www.genevarivermotel.com
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“Simon Says” Guided Bird Walk – Breeding Birds Location: Chimney Rock Park Date/Time: Sunday, June 22; 9am-noon Cost: $19; $3 for Annual Passholders; $8 for ages 6-15; free for Grady’s Kids Club Members. For more information: call 800-277-9611 or visit chimneyrockpark.com
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Live Music with State of Mind Location: Geneva’s Riverside Tiki Bar & Grill Date/Time: June 22; 3 – 6 pm For more information: call(828)625-4121 or visit www.genevarivermotel.com
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Live Music with State of Mind Location: Geneva’s Riverside Tiki Bar & Grill Date/Time: June 22; 3 – 6 pm For more information: call(828)625-4121 or visit www.genevarivermotel.com
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| July | |
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Mountain Lore Arts & Crafts Location: Lake Lure Date/Time: Friday, July 4 - Sunday, July 6; 10:00 am Cost: Free For more information: call (704)435-2254
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Annual Independence Day Fireworks Display Location: Best Viewed from the Beach at Lake Lure area Date/Time: Saturday, July 5; Dark Cost: Free For more information: call (828)625-2725. |
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Live Music with Freddie Vanderford Location: Geneva’s Riverside Tiki Bar & Grill Date/Time: July 6; 3 – 6 pm For more information: call(828)625-4121 or visit www.genevarivermotel.com |
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“Off the Beaten Path” Guided Hike - Tree ID Location: Chimney Rock Park Date/Time: Saturday, July 12; 9-10:30am Cost: $20, $5 for Annual Passholders, $10 for ages 6-15, $3 for Grady’s Kids Club Members. For more information: call 800-277-9611 or visit chimneyrockpark.com |
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Live Music with KT and Aaron Location: Geneva’s Riverside Tiki Bar & Grill Date/Time: July 6; 3 – 6 pm For more information: call(828)625-4121 or visit www.genevarivermotel.com |
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Live Music with Jason High Grass Location: Geneva’s Riverside Tiki Bar & Grill Date/Time: July 20; 3 – 6 pm For more information: call(828)625-4121 or visit www.genevarivermotel.com |
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Live Music with Jason Marcum Location: Geneva’s Riverside Tiki Bar & Grill Date/Time: July 20; 3 – 6 pm For more information: call(828)625-4121 or visit www.genevarivermotel.com |
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| August | |
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Live Music with State of Mind Location: Geneva’s Riverside Tiki Bar & Grill Date/Time: August 10; 3 – 6 pm For more information: call(828)625-4121 or visit www.genevarivermotel.com
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Live Music with Freddie Vanferford Location: Geneva’s Riverside Tiki Bar & Grill Date/Time: August 17; 3 – 6 pm For more information: call(828)625-4121 or visit www.genevarivermotel.com |
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“Off the Beaten Path” Guided Hike - Scratch & Sniff Location: Chimney Rock Park Date/Time: Saturday, Aug. 23; 9-10:30am Cost: $20, $5 for Annual Passholders, $10 for ages 6-15, $3 for Grady’s Kids Club Members. For more information: call 800-277-9611 or visit chimneyrockpark.com
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Live Music with KT and Aaron Location: Geneva’s Riverside Tiki Bar & Grill Date/Time: August 24; 3 – 6 pm For more information: call(828)625-4121 or visit www.genevarivermotel.com
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Live Music with Jason Marcum Location: Geneva’s Riverside Tiki Bar & Grill Date/Time: August 24; 3 – 6 pm For more information: call(828)625-4121 or visit www.genevarivermotel.com
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| September | |
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Flock to the Rock Location: Chimney Rock Park Date/Time: Weekend programs between 11am and 2pm throughout September. Cost: No additional cost. For more information: call 800-277-9611 or visit chimneyrockpark.com
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Hickory Nut Gorge Olympiad Location: Events throughout the Gorge For more information: call 828-429-9011 or visit www.hickorynutolympiad.com
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Speed Climbing Event (part of Hickory Nut Gorge Olympiad) Location: Chimney Rock Park Date/Time: Saturday, September 6; 10am Cost: To Be Determined For more information: call 800-277-9611 or visit chimneyrockpark.com
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Hickory Nut Gorge Olympiad Horseshoe Competition Location: Geneva’s Riverside Tiki Bar & Grill Date/Time: September 6; 11am - 3pm For more information: call(828)625-4121 or visit www.genevarivermotel.com |
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2nd Annual Race to the Rock (part of Hickory Nut Gorge Olympiad) Location: Chimney Rock Park Date/Time: Sunday, September 7; 8am race start; 6:30am registration Cost: To Be Determined For more information: call 800-277-9611 or visit chimneyrockpark.com
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Homeschool Program “Radical Raptors” Location: Chimney Rock Park Date/Time: Monday, September 8; 10:30am - 12:00pm (afternoon program may be added) Cost: $12 per student; $11.50 for parents; Annual Passholders is $7 per student; no cost for parents. For more information: call 800-277-9611 or visit chimneyrockpark.com |
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3rd Annual IDI “I Deserve It” Weekend Location: Geneva’s Riverside Tiki Bar & Grill Date/Time: September 12 - 13 For more information: call (828)625-4121 or visit www.genevarivermotel.com
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Live Music with Freddie Vanderford Location: Geneva’s Riverside Tiki Bar & Grill Date/Time: September 14; 3 – 6 pm For more information: |