Baben Patricelli, left, of Boone visits the pottery lab in Kerr Scott Hall at Appalachian State University. [more]

by Jane Nicholson

BOONE–Western North Carolina’s annual wind speeds are in the nation’s top 5 percent, making it one of the United State’s best locations for wind-generated electricity.

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Becca Sossamon, left, and Jaclyn Long practice their teaching skills in a class for elementary education majors. [more]

BOONE–The Department of Theatre and Dance at Appalachian State University will present the Alan Ball comedy “Five Women Wearing the Same Dress” in I.G. Greer Arena Theatre Feb. 19-22. [more]

BOONE–A benefit performance of “The Vagina Monologues” will be presented Feb. 12-14 at Appalachian State University as part of a global effort to stop violence against women. [more]

BOONE–Poet and novelist Al Young will read from his work Thursday, Feb. 13, as part of Appalachian State University’s Visiting Writers Series. [more]

BOONE–Families seeking help for attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder are invited to contact Appalachian State University’s Psychology Clinic located on campus. [more]

BOONE–”An Evening of Piano Music from the Romantic Era” will be presented on Tuesday, Feb. 4, as part of the Hayes School of Music’s Faculty Recital Series at Appalachian State University. [more]

BOONE–Weekly art classes for children ages 6-12 will be held after school beginning in February at Appalachian State University’s Department of Art. [more]