BOONE–Because of a death in the family, Lee Smith will be unable to participate in the Nov. 6 “Storytellers and Songwriters” program, part of the Visiting Writers Series at Appalachian State University. [more]

A five-year, $1.6 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education will help Appalachian State University prepare new teachers who have entered the teaching profession from other careers.

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Creative designs and funny smiles lined Sanford Mall following a pumpkin-carving contest sponsored by the Appalachian Heritage Council, a student organization at Appalachian State University. [more]

BOONE–The Mariam Cannon Hayes School of Music at Appalachian State University presents Brian Bailey in a solo organ concert on Friday, Nov. 7. The 8 p.m. concert will be held in Broyhill Music Center’s Rosen Concert Hall. [more]

BOONE–Robert S. Stec, chairman and chief executive officer of Lexington Home Brands, will be the speaker for the Nov. 12 Harlan E. Boyles Distinguished CEO Lecture at Appalachian State University. [more]

BOONE–Students in Appalachian State University’s Hayes School of Music will present a concert of woodwind chamber music Thursday, Nov. 6, at 8 p.m. in Broyhill Music Center’s Rosen Concert Hall. [more]

BOONE–A readers theater performance of “They Don’t Live Here Anymore” will be presented Nov. 3-4 at Appalachian State University by students in Lees-McRae College’s Department of Performing Arts. [more]

National Depression Screening Day held each year during Mental Illness Awareness Week, is designed to call attention to the illnesses of depression, manic-depression, PTSD and anxiety on a national level, to educate the public about their symptoms and effective treatments, to offer individuals the opportunity to be screened for the disorders, and to connect those in need of treatment to the mental health care system. [more]

BOONE–Appalachian State University will host a Veterans Day ceremony Tuesday, Nov. 11, beginning at 7:30 a.m. [more]