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r Blrck II August 7-1 3 45th year J? mmmmm mm ke FoBlies peeis V edraesday, 1 The all-new ICE FOLLIES AND HOLIDAY ON ICE COMBINED SHOWS, celebrating its 45th year as an American Entertainment Tradition, opens Wednesday, August 13, at the Asheville Civic Center for 8 per formances through Sunday, August 17. Highlighted in this gut tering extravaganza, produced by Irvin Feld and Kenneth Feld, are such renowned skating talents as 1976 Olympic Silver Medalist, Dianne de Leeuw; Paul Heath, England's amazing acrobatic skater; the Beattys, presenting their comical ballroom dance parody; Sue Engbrecht, the delightful 20-year-old skater from Illinois making her debut as a solo skater; Germany's Evelyn Hans and her crowd-pleasing kennel of educated canines; Almut Lehmann and Herbert Wiesinger, three-time German Pair Skating Champions; Jim and Judy Sladky, five-time U.S. Ice Dancing Champions; and, of course, 32 of the world's most gorgeous skating ladies performing a variety of oinea onows- Tap your foot, pick and grin at BlueGrass, Big Ivy The second annual sponsor, Big Ivy Community is just that; giving families a Those who have never The second annual Bluegrass, Big Ivy will get Development Club in Bar- chance to enjoy good en underway Saturday, August nardsville. tertainment in a wholesome 16, from 12 noon until 12 Designed as a Family atmosphere. No alcoholic midnight according to Festival, Blue grass, Big Ivy beverages are allowed. ' if I "","" """""" r ANNUALTIDDLIN' CONVENTION - Pictured above is Jacfe Weefes, Champion Fiddler. He loves to play for others at Fiddlin' Conventions. The Annual Old Time Fiddlin Convention at Prater's Mill will be August 15th and 16th.- Friday night Bluegrass Bands begin at 6:00 p.m. Saturday's Competition begins at 1:00 p.m. Admission is $3.00 per day or $5.00 for the week-end, students $1.00. Prater's Mill is located 10 miles north ofDalton on Georgia Hwy. No. 2. precision routines throughout the lavish spectacular. Tickets for this year'r exciting edition of ICE FOLLIES AND HOLIDAY David Comb, lightening-ast daredevil skater, dives through the death machine in every performance of Ice Follies and Holiday On Ice Com bined Shows. sponsor, Big Ivy Community Nat ON ICE COMBINED SHOWS, uniting the two most famous names in skating history are on sale at all Civic Center Outlets and the Civic Center Box Office. is just that; giving families a fx ) I - 4' Reserved seat tickets are priced at $5.50, $3.50, &nd $7.50. A special discount for children under 12 and Senior Citizens is available at selected performances. Those who have never been to the Big Ivy Com munity Center, where this event is held, have a treat in store for them. Surrounded by mountains and bordered by a creek, there are twenty two acres to wander around in and enjoy country sun shine or shade, whichever you prefer, and listen to some of the best en tertainment around. Marc Pruett and his banjo and band will be there along with the Carolina Cut-Ups; the fabulous Phil &Gaye Johnson; The Freeman Family andLuke Smathers' string bands plus the Southern Appiajachian Cloggers! Those who want to bring their fiddles, banjos, guitars, etc. along for "tailgate pickin'" are welcome to do so. Big Ivy style food will be available food will be available all day. The club's dream of replacing the recreation building that burned three years ago will come closer to realization with funds received from this family festival. Admission to this 12 hour event is $5.00 per person or $10.00 per family. To get to Barnardsville, take US 19-23 North from Asheville , Volley Happenings BUY A COOS The Friends of the library will again sponsor a "Book Booth" during the Sourwood Festival The booth will be located between the library and the Monte Virta Hotel, and will be open from 9:09 ajn. until 5:00 pjn., Thursday, Friday, and Saturday of this week. Proceeds will be used to support the programs of the library. SQUARE DANCE TO BE HELD The Swannanoa Community Square Dance will be held Thursday, August 7, from 8 -11 p.m. at the Swannanoa Com munity Center. The caller will be Dudley Culp, the music will be provided by Uncle Waldo's Free Lunch. Admission is $1.50. "ARTHRITIS" PROGRAM - AARP "Arthritis" will be the program topic at the monthly meeting of the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) scheduled for 10:00 a.m. Friday morning August 8th, in the Educational Room of the library. Fellowship Hour is 9:30 with refreshments - coffee. The program will include presentation of a film entitled One in Sixteen Million," which emphasizes the importance of proper diagnosis and treatment to minimize arthritic pain and disability. Ms. Nancy Seymour, member of the Board of Directors of the N.C. Arthritis Foundation will present Dr. Jung J.K. Noh, Staff Physiatrist of Thorns Rehabilitation Hospital, Asheville, who will answer questions following the film presentation. ADVANCED RED CROSS FIRST AID AND EMERGENCY CARE COURSE OFFERED The Swannanoa Fire and Rescue Department will be sponsoring an American Red Cross Advanced First Aid and Emergency Care Course with David Bossard, instructor. There will be no charge except buying the American Red Cross Manual. Those interested in saving the lives of their families or others, are urged to attend. Class will begin August 11, at 7:00 p.m., at the fire depart ment, Whitson Avenue, across from Beacon Manufacturing Company. For confirmation call David Trexler, Fire Chief, at 625-3335, or Jack Simonds, Secretary, at 686-5841. Brevards Final '80 Performances Brevard Music Center's Composer-in-Residence dons his tails and takes to the stage Friday night, August 8. Leo Smit performs his own piano concerto with the Transylvania Symphony at 8:15 p.m. A well respected pianist, as well as composer, Smit's latest album featuring works by Copland, won "album-of-the-month" honors from "High Fidelity-Musical America Magazine." At the Music Center however, Smit is known as much for his wit as for his music. His good humor was most evident during a summer lecture series sporting such titles as "A Musical Beheading" and "Foxes and Hedgehogs." ' Friday night's program also includes symphonic treatments of Schubert's "Overture to Rosamunde" and SatJe's : "Gym nopedies." Nicholas Harsan yi conducts. Victor Herbert's "Naughty Marietta" is scheduled for Saturday night at 8:15. Ticket information may be obtained by calling the BMC Box Office at (704 ) 884-2019. Box Office hours are from noon until 4:30 p.m. week days; noon through the first intermission during weekend performances. Homecoming The East Black Mountain Free Will Baptist Church will be having 'Homecoming" Sunday, August 10, 1380. There will be regular services, dinner on the grounds, and GOOD GOSPEL SINGING. Everyone is invited to come and fellowship with us.
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