Blazing Saddles provides therapeutic equestrian
programming for persons with mental, physical,
emotional and/or behavioral disabilities.
Programming is designed to enhance the
participants' ability to live as independantly as
possible through the development of a structured
goal directed relationship with a horse. It is the
mission of Blazing Saddles to "allow hearts to ride
on horseback."

Private, Country Club Drive, PO Box 628.

A membership organization with the mission of
protecting and preserving the historic resources
important to the heritage of Blowing Rock.
Chartered in 1985, the society is a non-profit [501
c)(3)] agency that meets five or six times a year,
and hosts various functions/events throughout the
year. Advocacy for preservation awareness in the
community comes from operation of the Blowing
Rock Museum (next to the park on Main Street),
from educational events, and the quarterly
Newsletter.

Designated in 2001 as a 501(c)3 organization,
BRAHM has a growing membership base and
widespread support for its mission: to promote the
visual arts, history and heritage of the mountains
through educational programs, exhibitions and
significant permanent collections. The Board of
Trustees and members of the community are
currently engaged in the planning of a Museum
building, for which construction will begin in spring,
2009. Summer programs and special events,
quarterly newsletters and educational trips provide
benefits to all who participate.

Established in 1946, the Rotary Club of Blowing
Rock provides an opportunity for friendship,
fellowship, and service to the community, the local
area, and the world. The object of Rotary
International is to develop friendship as an
opportunity to serve, to maintain the highest ethical
standards in business and professional endeavors,
to apply the goal of “Service above Self”, and to
advance international understanding, good will,
and peace through a world fellowship of business
and professional Rotarians. The Rotary Club of
Blowing Rock meets every Monday at 12:00 noon
at Chetola.

Appalachian Women's Fund is a grant making
organization founded and run by a diverse group
of concerned women determined to make a
positive impact on the lives of women and girls in
our lovely mountain community. Members are an
integral part of Appalachian Women's Fund.
Women and businesses are invited to join us. For
more information on how YOU can become
involved, please contact Appalachian Women's
Fund at (828) 264-4002 or
info@appalachianwomensfund.org or visit us on
the web at www.appalachianwomensfund.org.

The Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation is the primary
and professional fund raising organization for the
Blue Ridge Parkway. It's authority is vested in a
cooperative agreement with the National Park
Service and the Department of Interior. The role of
the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation is to identify
and cultivate the constituency of the Blue Ridge
Parkway for philanthropic support. The
Foundation does not provide funding for park
operations as this is the responsibility of the US
Congress. The Foundation only provides funding
for those projects which enhance the quality of the
visitor's experience and have a lasting value. For
information, please contact Dr. Houck Medford,
Executive Director.

Supports health and human service non-profit
agencies in an effort to improve the quality of life
for people in the High Country. Serving Ashe,
Avery and Watauga Counties. Conducts annual
fundraising campaign September-October.
Executive Director:

Ginny Miller. Please call us for more information
about High Country United Way and its funded
agencies.

A citizens group with the goal to promote the
development of a greenway between Boone and
Blowing Rock to provide enjoyment and recreation
for residents and visitors to the High Country. All
are welcome to participate in this endeavor. M.F.G
A.

Founded in 1978, OASIS, Inc. (Opposing Abuse
with Services, Information, and Shelter) is
dedicated to ending domestic violence and sexual
assault in Watauga County, North Carolina.
OASIS provides comprehensive emergency
services and support, education and skill
development, and works to create a community
that no longer tolerates sexual violence.

Serving the residents of Watauga County since
November 1917 by providing relief to victims of
disasters and helping people prevent, prepare for
and respond to emergencies. Sonny Sweet,
Director.

Habitat is a Christian housing ministry. We build
simple, decent homes for families who earn
between 30-60% of Watauga County median
income. Donations of land, materials and volunteer
labor keep the homes affordable and families
contribute sweat equity. Houses are sold with no
profit to families with zero interest mortgages.

The purpose of the Watauga Humane Society is
the prevention of cruelty to animals, the relief of
suffering among animals, and the extension of
humane education. We provide low cost
spay/neuter clinics, adoption assistance and
animal welfare education programs. The four acre
dog park located at 182 Don Hayes Road is open
sunrise to sunset. Dog Park Day Passes are $3
00 and annual memberships are avaliable.