With the recent snow in the NC mountains this weekend is a great time to hit the slopes for some NC snow skiing. Boone, NC has four winter resorts located nearby that offer fun winter sports for all ages:snow skiing, snowboarding, snow tubing,ice skating and winter zip lining. Head to the NC mountains this weekend and get your winter on! Ski Beach at Beech Mountain, Hawksnest at Seven Devils, Sugar Mountain at Banner Elk and and Appalachian Ski Mountain between Blowing Rock and Boone are the winter resorts to head to while the snow is on the ground in the NC mountains! Pack the car and hit the road. Be sure to stay warm! For more info on NC Snow Skiing Resorts.
StriperFest 2014 2-Day Event This Weekend in Wilmington
Downtown Wilmington is the place to be Friday and Saturday Jan. 17-18, 2014 for the StriperFest. Friday Jan. 17 is the StriperFest Banquet and Auction. Bid on fishing gear and tackle, beach vacations adventure tours and more while dining at the catered banquet at Coastline Convention Center.
Saturday Jan. 18, 2014 is the StriperFest 2014 Tag & Release Tournament-a Striper Tournamnet with guide and anglers partnered with fishing biologist that catch, then tag and release striped bass. The info helps biologist understand the life cycle of the striped bass population. The boats leave the docks at the Coastline Convention Center about 9:00 AM. Then stick around for the activities all day long. Fun and education for the whole family.
For more info see Official StriperFest Schedule or the Cape Fear River Watch
Titans of the Ice Age 3D Movie at NC Museum of Natural Sciences
The North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences is playing Titans of the Ice Age 3D in the museums’s WRAL 3D Theater. The museum describes the 3D movie as “Titans of the Ice Age transports viewers to the ancient icy landscapes of North America, Europe, and Asia, investigating the causes and results of the ice age as we attempt to understand the Earth’s past and better prepare for its future.”. Will be playing thru Jan. 31, 2014. For more info on times and for tickets visit Titans of the Ice Age 3D.
No Super Bowl For the Carolina Panthers
The Carolina Panthers lost to the San Francisco 49ers 23-10 ending the hopes of getting to the Super Bowl. It was a disappointing loss for the Panthers and their fans. But the 12-5 season for the year was a success. North Carolina should be proud of the Panthers. Can’t wait for next year!
Bubba the Ram News
Poor Bubba the ram, he is going to be auctioned off on Jan. 31, 2014. Bubba escaped one day but from where no one knows. He was at large for several months. He was spotted on several occasions here and there. Once at The Streets of Southpoint, then at GlaxoSmithKline in the Research Triangle Park, then several times in some backyards in Durham County.
The auction will be at Elodie Farms in Rougemont at 9522 Hampton Road for 10:00 AM in the morning. If anyone want to see Bubba before the auction please contact Dave Artigues at 919-479-4606.
Game Day Carolina Panther Fans!
Today is game day for the Carolina Panthers! #GoPanthers! North Carolina will be watching and cheering you on for the win! A win makes it one more step closer to the Super Bowl.
The Cardiac Cats are on the prowl.
