Winds Up Trees Down

Sunday night and Monday morning seemed more like the middle of winter than the month before summer. High winds and chilly temperatures made for a less than comfortable adventure out of doors. Even indoors, the howling winds made it not only feel like winter, but sound like it as well. Some damage was reported, including a large tree that fell at the cemetery and a patio tree at Blowing Rock Grill came crashing down shortly after 8 a.m. on Monday. Temperatures fell into the thirties on Sunday and Monday nights, and winds were estimated gusting from 60 to 70 mph.

The Tour Turns 50

The 50th Annual St. Mary of the Hills Blowing Rock Tour of Homes is scheduled for Friday, July 25, 2008. The one day event is sponsored by the women of St. Mary of the Hills Episcopal Church. Tickets for the tour are $25 each and may be purchased at the Blowing Rock Chamber of Commerce, at the church office, or on the church lawn the day of the tour.
           
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Art In The Park Returns

Art in the Park in Blowing Rock, NC has a history which dates from the early 1960’s, when artists living in and around the village would come to the town’s park to display and sell some of their paintings or other pieces. Now in its 46th year, Art in the Park attracts artists from all over the Eastern U.S. This award-winning series features the works of 100 juried artisans in metal, fiber, watercolor and oil painting, wood, photography, basketry, jewelry, clay, glass and more.

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Blowing Rock Carpool Would Save Gasoline

Blowing Rock Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Charles Hardin has initiated a study to find out how may employees who travel to work in Blowing Rock from neighboring communities might be interested in an organized carpool to save gasoline because of the high cost of fuel.

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HayesGrass Finals May 16th

Tighten the strings on the banjo, polish the frets on the guitar. Wipe the whiskers from the fiddle, sharpen the point on the bass and brush away the cobwebs from the curls on the mandolin. In other words...Get ready to do battle! The War is on!

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Spring Planting Day Is May 24th

Saturday, May 24th will be a special day for Blowing Rock Appearance Advisory Commission (BRAAC) members and friends. The morning will begin with a special honors ceremony for the late Bill Koerschner, founder of BRAAC and its leader for many years.

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About The Rocket
The Blowing Rocket was first published in June 1932, a tabloid publication that was printed each week during the months of June, July and August. After the final week in August it was to put to bed until the following June.

Local Links Around Blowing Rock
The Blowing Rocket staff has compiled some local links to help you make some choices when you visit.