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December 2015 - In this Issue of The Scenic:
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Thank you for all you do
to protect the Parkway!
Thanks to you, it's been an exciting and productive year on the Parkway. Your donations have provided training for rangers, improved trails, completed wildlife surveys, engaged youth in conservation efforts, preserved historical structures, and more. The Blue Ridge Music Center experienced a banner year with more than 40 performers taking the stage. The Kids in Parks program saw more than 2,000 kids sign up and take steps toward a healthier future. For your role in all these milestones and endeavors, we say thank you! To learn more about this year of accomplishments on the Parkway and beyond, read our annual report online. If you would like to receive our annual report and updates throughout the year, simply sign up for our mailings. |
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| Workers replace the shake roof of Polly Woods Ordinary in Virginia
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Centennial Challenge update: Polly Woods Ordinary
Polly Woods Ordinary, one of the few remaining features of the 18th century settlement in the Peaks of Otter area, was an early tavern and lodge for tourists. The historical structure has deteriorated significantly in recent years, jeopardizing its use as site for history programs. The log structure is now clad in a new roof, and the weathered and damaged clapboard siding has been replaced. The repairs are continuing and will include replacing floorboards and joists. Thanks to your help, the Ordinary will remain a destination that provides rich educational opportunities for future generations.
We still need your help to complete this project! You can feel twice as good about your donation. Every dollar given will be matched thanks to a special allocation from Congress in anticipation of the National Park Service's centennial anniversary in 2016. Click here to make a difference at Polly Woods Ordinary. You can also double your gift at Abbott Lake, Mount Pisgah, Price Lake, and Johnson Farm.
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 Give the gift of the Parkway
Honor a loved one this holiday season
Do you have a friend or family member who loves to explore the Blue Ridge Parkway? If so, make a donation to the Foundation in their name and we'll mail them an attractive card announcing your gift. It's a great way to show you care about the place that is so special to them. To dedicate a gift, click here.
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Join us for the Sounds of the Mountains concerts
The Blue Ridge Music Center is collaborating the Yadkin Arts Council and Ashe County Arts Council to bring you the Sounds of the Mountains winter concert series starting in January. Be sure to catch one of these great performances at the Willingham Theater or Ashe County Civic Center. (Holiday hint: Tickets make a great gift.)
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The Church Sisters with opening act The South Carolina Broadcasters Saturday, January 16, 7:30 p.m. / $20 The Willingham Theater in Yadkinville, NC Laurelyn Dossett & Friends with opening act Zoe & Cloyd Saturday, January 23, 7:30 p.m. / $20 The Willingham Theater in Yadkinville, NC The Harris Brothers with opening act None of the Above Saturday, January 30, 7:30 p.m. / $20 The Willingham Theater in Yadkinville, NC
NEW SHOW! The Music Center is also partnering with The Abingdon Music Experience to present a "January Jams" concert at The Barter Theatre in Abingdon, Virginia, on Friday, January 15 featuring the smoldering Memphis-style soul and country blues of Anderson East. Show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $23.50. Visit abingdonmusicexperience.com.
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Order your specialty license tag and help the Parkway. For each attractive Blue Ridge Parkway license plate sold, $20 funds important projects on the scenic route. Click here to learn more.
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Kids in Parks (in the city)
New TRACK Trail opens in historic downtown
Our signature Kids in Parks program is taking children and families back in time with its newest TRACK Trail. The Main Street adventure
brochure highlights many of the historical sites in the heart of Rutherfordton, North Carolina, including the mint where some of the nation's first gold coins were produced. It also takes trekkers along the Overmountain Victory Trail. The new trail will serve as a model for future TRACK Trails that get kids outside and engaged with their communities. To learn more about the adventure, click here. If you know of a town that would like a TRACK Trail, please contact Program Director Jason Urroz at jurroz@brpfoundation.org.
KIP also installed a new TRACK Trail in Little River, South Carolina, the second trail in the state. On the hike, families can explore Vereen Memorial Gardens, which winds through coastal woodlands and wetlands as it makes its way to the intercoastal waterway. The trail is a half mile from the North Carolina border, making it easily accessible from Wilmington. To learn more about the trail, click here.
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This holiday season, you can double your generosity when you shop at Amazon.com by designating that a portion of proceeds from your purchases go to the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation. Signing up is easy: visit smile.amazon.com. If you already have an Amazon.com account, you'll be prompted to log in; if not, you'll be asked to create an account. On your first visit to AmazonSmile, you'll be asked to choose a charitable organization to receive donations. Simply select the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation, and every eligible purchase you make will help fund crucial initiatives. Happy shopping! |
Your support matters
Join our Community of Stewards
As the primary fund-raiser and trusted steward of the Blue Ridge Parkway, the Foundation is forever committed to preserving the past, enhancing the present, and safeguarding the future of America's Favorite Journey™. Learn more about joining our Community of Stewards at BRPFoundation.org.
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