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Breakin Up Christmas, Friday Jan. 2,2009. Old time music frolic with food. The tradition is where musicians for at least 2 weeks before Christmas and up till the 6th of Jan. (Old Christmas), would gather each night at a different location to play music and dance. We at Phipps Farm and store glad to carry on this yearly event. Admission is free, but bring a side dish or soft drink. Time is from 7:00-10:00. 2425 Silas Creek Rd., Lansing, NC 28643. Info:336-384-2382.
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There will be singing, instrumental music, readers theatre, a visit from the Big Man himself and much more! Come on out to the Theatre!
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Mountains Rising on the Pacific Crest Trail Friday, December 5, 2008 7:00 pm US 221 Visitor Center A 45-minute DVD will be shown at the New River State Park Visitor Center by Allmuth “Curly” Perzel . Follow this scenic video as it takes you through the mountains of Oregon, California, and Washington State for over 2600 miles. Curly’s show will take you, by way of music and photos, on her exciting adventure, hiking the 2,638 mile Pacific Crest Trail. This program is free and open to the public, and will begin at 7:00pm. Winter Tree ID Sunday, December 7, 2008 Wagoner Road Access 2:00pm Meet a park Ranger At Wagoner Road Access Area and learn to identify common trees in winter. Wear sturdy shoes and be prepared to hike 1 mile. Lost! …But Found, Safe and Sound Saturday, December 13, 2008 US 221 Visitor Center 2:00 pm Does your child know what to do if they are lost in the woods? Meet at the Visitors Center at New River State Park to watch an informative video that prepares kids to go hiking with their families. The program will begin at 2:00 pm and last approximately 30 minutes. Weeds in Winter Sunday, December 14, 2008 US 221 Visitor Center 1:00 pm Watch a 30-minute slide program learning how to identify your favorite spring flowers in winter. Followed by a 30-minute walk to find a few weeds (weather permitting). Meet a Park Ranger at New River State Park’s Visitor Center for this exciting program. Skins and Skulls Saturday, December 20, 2008 US 221 Visitor Center 2:00pm Join a park ranger at the US Hwy 221 Access Visitor Center to talk about the different kinds of animals we have near the New River. We will discuss where they live, the tracks they leave behind and other interesting facts. Forever-green Sunday, December 21, 2008 US 221 Visitor Center 2:00 pm Join a park ranger on a short hike (approximately 30 minutes) to look at the evergreens growing at New River State Park. Participants will meet at the Hwy 221 Access Visitor center. Wear warm clothing and appropriate footwear for walking on trails. After the hike we will go back to the Visitor Center to make a forever-green craft. All programs are open to the public and are free of charge. Please call the park office for more information about these programs or general information. (336)982-2587
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