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Boone, NC Drum Circle
Boone Drum Circle Description: A joyful group of people who gather to promote drumming and other rhythmic activities as a form of community growth and healing. Drummers of all skill levels are welcome, just show up with your rhythmically expressible instrument of choice and come with an open heart and mind. Join us as we make purposeful noise and nourish the mind, body and spirit in a fun and exciting primal way! Visit: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=18886635907&ref=search&sid=100000214897405.572837701..1When: Sep 3, 2010 12:00:00 AM
Where: River Street Tunnel (Boone, NC) in Boone, North Carolina
Paul Cataldo Ages: All Ages
When: Sep 3, 2010 8:00:00 PM
Where: Pepper&39;s in Boone, North Carolina
GRE Advantage - On Site (Boone - 8/25/2010) With your busy schedule, do you need to be focused and efficient with the time you have to prep? GRE Advantage - On Site is perfect for students who want comprehensive prep in a structured classroom setting. It's the nation's most popular prep choice for the GRE. With GRE Classroom, you'll benefit from comprehensive instruction from a dynamic, high-scoring instructor. And as a Kaplan student, you can be confident your instructor is rigorously trained and supported by a vast network of academic advisors, student advisors, and curriculum specialists. It's all part of the Kaplan difference. What makes GRE Advantage - On Site unique? - Comprehensive and motivational instruction from Kaplan's expert GRE faculty - The largest content library including over 4000 practice items and 6 proprietary CATs - Over 130 hours of instruction and practice Convenient schedules choose the schedule that works best for you - 8 classroom sessions paired with extensive out-of-class instructional resources and practice Additional Features - Our exclusive Higher Score Guarantee - Adaptive Learning Technology get homework assignments adapted to you, based on your needs, with our proprietary Smart Reports technology - Comprehensive study materials including the Kaplan GRE Course Book, Kaplan GRE Pocket Reference Guide and Kaplan GRE Lessons On Demand - Free make-up sessions in person or through our video-based Lessons On Demand if you miss a class
When: Aug 25, 2010 12:00:00 AM to Sep 26, 2010 12:00:00 AM
Where: Postal code 28607, United States in Boone, North Carolina
Talk of the Town Workshops
Bring your laptop, and your general marketing goals.
Each session will build, however anyone can enter the series at any point. At each meeting, we will be evaluating your individual strategies and adressing your questions.
Scheduled Topics
March 2: Introduction to Social Media and Relationship Marketing
April 13th: Why Your Company Needs a Blog/RSS Feed, Intro to Blogging
May 4: Facebook Fan Pages, 101
June 8: Twitter 101
July 6: Integrating Social Media into your existing web presence.
August 3: Photo and Video Sharing, Tech Tools and Apps to Manage Social Media
September 7 : Series Wrap-Up, Educating Your Staff About Social Media
In this economy, businesses small and large are striving to pull ahead of the crowd- to be heard above the cacophony in the marketplace.
Social Media (ie: Blogs, Facebook,You Tube, Twitter, Flikr, etc) are unique platforms to engage your target audience and create the kind of viral buzz that can make or break your business. These days, consumers want to do business with people they know and trust. And we can effectively forge these relationships, without breaking the bank, using Social Media.
The "Talk of the Town" Workshop Series will delve extensively into each mode of social media, and include knowledgeable speakers as well as peer coaching. We will come alongside you as you navigate the world of new media and customize it to suit your needs.
- Instead of talking into the sea of people and hoping one will hear, learn how to inspire others to talk about you in a positive way!
- Reach out and draw consumers to your message through "permission marketing."
- Discover how to make Social Media work for you, with specifically tailored workshops and peer coaching, abandoning the "one size fits all" approach!
- Teaming with successful bloggers and social media users to promote your message.
- Overcome the publicity challenges unique to a small town!
Future "Talk of the Town" events will be held monthly, and may be purchased individually or as part of a package. Prices start at $30 per session.
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Speakers/Coaches include:
Scott Dickson is the President of Dickson Interactive, LLC. Scott has been helping businesses and organizations define and reach their target audiences for nearly 15 years. A veteran of traditional media advertising, including broadcast, newspapers, and magazines, Scott embraced the digital world when he became the Director of Online Sales for Media General in the NC region and as a Director of Business Development for the real-estate portal, Listingbook.com. After meeting success in the digital world, Scott realized there was a dire need for businesses to optimize their online marketing strategies to take advantage of the culture shift to the digital world. For the past 3 years, Scott has acted as both a consultant and project manager to help lead customers through the digital maze, maximizing their online presence with organic search engine optimization, usability and functionality analysis, competitive intelligence, conversion metrics, analytics, content development, distribution and social media marketing. A graduate of Appalachian State with a BS in Communications, Scott is also a published author and accomplished musician.
Boomer Sassmann is the President and Digital Technology Director for Big Boom Design. For over a decade Boomer has been building progressive, straightforward, and striking websites that combine the perfect mixture of form and function. His fascination with the internet and website design began in the mid 90s before the days of Google. At that time website design and search engine techniques were fairly simple compared to todays standards. Boomer began teaching himself Flash Animation and started incorporating these animations into his website projects whenever possible. This interest in Flash (motion) based websites forced him to become an expert in search engine optimization. As the internet continued to evolve, so did Boomers interest. First it was the Open Source movement followed by Content Management based websites, also known as blogs. This worldly knowledge of the internet gives Boomer an uncanny ability to select the perfect platform to build any type of website, no matter how complex. Basic HTML, Animated Flash, Content Management, and of course Blog design are all offered by Boomer and his staff at Big Boom Design. A graduate from Appalachian State University with a degree in Industrial Design, Boomer also works on the side tinkering with electric cars and sustainable building designs.
Jennifer Houck is a well experienced blogger, social media consultant, and wordpress guru.
Jennifer has been a blogger, at www.onemomsworld.com and a blog (wordpress) designer since 2005. She lets her passion for social media help guide her to make the right path for her client's businesses.
Jennifer he is now contracting with BabyCenter.com to manage their social media pages, such as
Facebook and Twitter. She is very heavily involved in the Mom Blogger community and connects with businesses to help get the word out about their new innovative products. Jennifer believes Social Media is the wave of the future and she loves to help get more people associated with the new marketing of the future! Companies that Jennifer has worked with include Purex, Weight Watchers, Primrose Schools, Johnson & Johnson, Uprinting.com, Ocean Isle Inn, and more.
When: Apr 13, 2010 9:00:00 AM to Sep 14, 2010 12:00:00 PM
Where: Broyhill Inn & Conference Center in Boone, North Carolina
Cost: Individual Session 52.24
$25 discount 3-Session Pass, early bird 129.12
$30 per session 6-Session Pass, early bird 185.49
Previously Purchased 3/6 Session Pass 0.00
March 2: Introduction to Social Media/ Relationship Marketing 0.00
April 13: Why Your Company Needs a Blog/RSS Feed, Intro to Blogging 52.24
May 4: Facebook Fan Pages, 101 62.49
June 1: Twitter 101 62.49
July 6: Integrating Social Media into Your Existing Web Presence 62.49
August 3: Video and Photo Sharing, Tech Tools and Apps 62.49
September 14 : Series Wrap-Up, Educating Your Staff 62.49
Choose this option if you have previously attended the 6-session series. You can choose any or all dates for review, for $20 each. Alumni Ticket 21.49
6-Session Pass 246.99
3-Session Pass 154.74
Upgrade to 6-Session Pass 93.24
3rd Annual High Country Beer Fest
When: Sep 4, 2010 3:00:00 PM
Where: Broyhill Inn & Conference Center in Boone, North Carolina
Cost: ADVANCED ($25.00)
Community HU In our fast-paced world, are you looking to find more inner peace? Chanting this once-secret name for God, HU, has helped people throughout time find inner peace and divine love. Maybe it will help you! All are welcome to this half-hour HU Song at The High Country ECKANKAR Center. Find out how just a little bit of time can change your life! Want to look for the real God within you? Try chanting HU, a love song to God. This is a Free Event! Refreshments and conversation will follow in our "fellowship hall". You do not have to be a member of this Meetup Group to attend. "If you want to lift yourself to a higher state of consciousness-so that the political issues , the family issues, the social issues of the day do not throw you out of balance, so that you can find a happier, more contented life while you're living here-sing HU, the most beautiful prayer." "The pure prayer to God is simply a song of love to the Creator. And the best one I know is the song of HU." "Anyone can sing HU regardless of age, background, or religion." HU, the Most Beautiful Prayer by Harold Klemp
When: Sep 5, 2010 11:30:00 AM
Where: Boone, North Carolina, United States in Boone, North Carolina
FireFlight When: Sep 5, 2010 7:00:00 PM to Sep 5, 2010 11:30:00 PM
Where: The Boone Saloon in Boone, North Carolina
Fireflight Age Limit: All Ages
Fireflight
When: Sep 5, 2010 7:00:00 PM
Where: Holmes Center in Boone, North Carolina
Craft Enrichment - Weaving: Session I In this eight week introduction to the versatile 4-shaft loom, students will learn basic weaving techniques using floor and table looms. Learn more at www.craftenrichment.com
When: Sep 7, 2010 6:00:00 PM to Sep 7, 2010 8:30:00 PM
Where: Appalachian State University in Boone, North Carolina
Blood Screening APPOINTMENT REQUIRED! Call 6314 to schedule.
12 VARSITY GYM!!!
Go to www.healthpromotion.appstate.edu/screenings.html for listing of all blood tests.
When: Sep 8, 2010 7:15:00 AM to Sep 8, 2010 8:50:00 AM
Where: Appalachian State University in Boone, North Carolina
