Call to action needed for polar bears
ASHEBORO - Polar bears need our immediate help. Their ability to live, thrive and survive is being threatened by current and projected changes in their environment. While estimated timelines vary…
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NC Pottery Center announces upcoming exhibitions
Following is our upcoming exhibition and special events calendar. "New Generation of Seagrove Potters" North Carolina Pottery Center Seagrove, NC Exhibition of 15 area Seagrove Potters February 12 - April…
Read MoreCelebration of Seagrove Potters opens Nov 20th
Seagrove, NC - The 2nd Annual Celebration of Seagrove Potters is just two short weeks away, but it's not too late to purchase Gala Tickets for Friday night's opening activities. Held indoors at the…
Read MoreNC Pottery Center opens "Fire in the Valley" exhibit
From Nov. 10, 2009 - Jan. 31, 2010, the North Carolina Pottery Center will host an exhibition entitled "Fire in the Valley: Catawba Valley Pottery Then and Now." An artist's reception will be held on…
Read MoreNC Zoo closed on Sat, Feb 13th
ASHEBORO - The North Carolina Zoo will be closed to the public on Saturday, February 13, due to Friday night's winter storm. Employees will report to work under Adverse Weather Plan A. The decision on…
Read MoreWestmoore Pottery presents hearthside cookery program
On Saturday, November 14, Westmoore Pottery will present "Stepping Back in Time: Hearthside Cooking." Historical cooks Cindy Kepley and Susan Ball will prepare foods using historical recipes from the…
Read MoreNC Zoo to hold African violet sale
ASHEBORO, N.C.-A large number of African Violets that have been on display in the North Carolina Zoo's African Pavilion during the month of October will be placed on sale to the public next week. The…
Read MoreBaboons added to NC Zoo's pumpkin events
ASHEBORO – A third animal species has been added to the list of North Carolina Zoo animals that will be receiving pumpkins for Halloween this weekend. The annual “Pachyderm Pumpkin Pounding” is set for…
Read More'Pennies for Polar Bears' campaign kicks off
ASHEBORO, N.C. - The Asheboro High School Zoo School, in partnership with the North Carolina Zoo Society, is kicking off a penny drive to raise funds for "Project: Polar Bears," an effort to raise…
Read MoreBats featured in NC Zoo weekend event
ASHEBORO, N.C.- In an effort to promote better understanding of one of nature's more unusual and misunderstood animals, the North Carolina Zoo will hold its annual celebration of bats-Batology--on…
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