A range of community events, cultural activities, and sporting engagements are scheduled for the Boone area and High Country. These upcoming happenings include local meals, film showings, social gatherings, a university athletic competition, and a unique evening mountain program.
The Appalachian Wesley Foundation will host its weekly free Monday meal at 461 Howard St. This recurring event offers home-cooked food, with contributions from students, alumni, various churches, and other community members.
The Appalachian Theatre of the High Country continues its Dolly Film Fest with a 6 p.m. screening of the 1989 film “Steel Magnolias.” The movie tells the story of a young hairdresser who arrives in a small Louisiana town and finds a supportive community through the local hair salon. The film festival, held in memory of the late country star, will conclude on Oct. 2 with a showing of “9 to 5.”
Noble Kava invites both students and Boone locals to enjoy chess, with sessions running from 5-7 p.m. All skill levels are welcome to participate. According to Noble Kava’s Instagram, attendees can take advantage of a buy-one-get-one-free deal on free-flow drinks during these chess gatherings.
The Mountaineer Recovery Community (MRC) is organizing a fall picnic on the Valborg lawn, scheduled from 2-4:30 p.m. The event will feature various lawn games, the opportunity to fly a kite, and provided picnic blankets and goodies. A special highlight of the picnic will be a visit from Gus, the MRC’s resident black lab, who will be present from 3-4 p.m.
Looking beyond local gatherings, the App State women’s tennis team is preparing for its first matches of the season. The team will travel to Colorado Springs to compete in the eighth annual Bedford Cup tournament. This three-day tournament is set to be hosted at the United States Air Force Academy.
For those interested in an evening adventure, Grandfather Mountain will host its “Creatures of the Night and Bonfire Delight” event. Guests will have the opportunity to enjoy after-dark tours, listen to fireside tales, and meet some of the park’s nocturnal residents as the park stays open late. Tickets for this unique evening experience cost $50. While hot chocolate and apple cider will be provided by the park, guests are encouraged to bring their own s’mores to enjoy by the bonfire.
