Join us for the 2008 The Beat Goes On dinner and auction. The event will take place at the Little Switzerland Restaurant and Chalet on Thursday October 2nd 2008. Cocktails and silent auction begins at 5:30 P.M. Tickets are $75 per ticket.
Live and silent auction items for this year’s event include:
 A handmade Rhodochorosite bracelet featuring fresh water pearls, cabochon, glass beads, steel, and swarouski crystals generously donated by Delphia Lamberson.
A handmade macrame and hematite necklace-earring set with a hand-carved olive wood  figurine, generously donated by Pat Thibodeaux.
Sterling silver earrings generously donated by Rings-n-Things.
A Holland house glider rocking chair, generously donated by Peoples Furniture Company.
A Janome Jem Platinum 60 stitch sewing machine, generously donated by Needle Me This.
A round of golf for two with cart fees included at Grassy Creek Golf Course, generously donated by Grassy Creek Golf Course and Country Club.
Visit Grassy Creek's Web Site
A handmade, machine quilted kaleidoscope lap quilt and case pillow, generously donated by Nancy Jo Smith.
A Raku Pottery workshop and Gourmet Lunch for four, generously donated by John Britt and Cheryl Craigie.
A gift basket filled with products and a gift card from Appalachian Java.
A Craftsman 18 in bar chainsaw complete with case, generously donated by Guy and Patricia Ross.
A handmade glass sculptured table with etching, generously donated by Ken and Sue Phillips.
A three night-four day stay at The Buccaneer Resort in 
St. Croix, generously donated by The Buccaneer Resort.
Visit The Buccaneer's Web Site
An overnight stay and dinner for two at the Switzerland Inn, generously donated by the Switzerland Inn Chalet and Restaurant.
Visit The Switzerland Inn Web Site
A pet portrait session, or a portrait session provided by Mary Vogel.
Visit Mary's Web Site
A Nichols Pottery muffin pan, generously donated by The Blue Otter Gallery.
Lunch in the Mountains… a gift certificate package to area restaurants including DT’s Blue Ridge Java, and Toe River Lodge.
A framed Bob Timberlake “Winter Garden” signed and numbered print, generously donated by Jim and Julena McQueen.
Two southwest diamond-style blankets, generously donated by Southwest Trading Company.
 A half-day of fly fishing on Davidson River Outfitters private trophy fishing waters. Average fish size in this area ranges from 16" to 18" with trophy fish measuring up to 28" in length Generously donated by Davidson River Outfitters.
A full day fishing excursion on a drift boat with Paul Thompson, three-time winner of the Field & Stream Total Outdoorsman Challenge in 2006, 2007, and 2008. Generously donated by Paul and Sara Thompson.
 A 5 night stay in the High Mountain House in beautiful Breckenridge Colorado. The High Mountain House accommodates up to 10 people with a newly remodeled interior, 4 bedrooms and 3.5 baths. The house is 2 blocks from the ski shuttles, and 4 blocks from main street. This trip was generously donated by Courtney and Bo Mauzy.
 A hand made ash glazed pottery piece generously donated by Tracy Dotson
 A beautiful hand made cultured pearl and glass bead necklace and earring set,
generously donated by Gina Whitten.
A beautiful women's dress jacket that is reversible.
An original floral arrangement by Margaret Horne in a custom vase, generously donated by Crabtree Creek Art and Floral Gallery.
A gift certificate to Joe's Stone Crab Restaurant. This certificate can be used to order a  stone crab dinner by mail, or to dine in at the Miami restaurant. This certificate was generously donated by JoAnn Bass.
A collage of works by Thomas Kinkade titled Romantic Bridges. These prints are framed in a beautiful gold collectors frame, generously donated by  The Art and Frame Gallery.
A stunning hand made, wooden clock, generously made and donated by Luther Stroup.
A carpet cleaning generously donated by Heaven's Best Carpet Cleaning. This cleaning includes 3 room of up to 180 sq ft each. All cleaners used by Heaven's Best are safe for children, expectant mothers, and pets. Heaven's Best is Dr. recommended.
A set of two stoneware mugs, hand crafted by Maggie Jones, generously donated by Turtle Island Pottery.
A hand made small felted bag, generously donated by Barbara Pollard.
A red leather HOBO brand hand bag, generously donated by David's Limited in Burnsville.
A beautiful hand thrown, triple glazed pottery piece, generously donated by Erika Lucas.
A hand made, hand painted ceramic tile featuring a blue bird, generously donated by Nini Bopenheimer.
A Vera Bradley hand bag featuring the "Yellow Bird" pattern and the "Little Betsy" design, generously donated by Sandy's Hair and Gifts of Burnsville.
A 5"x10" hand-turned Arizona Mesquite Burl Bowl, generously donated by Darrell Rhudu.
A matching shell and embroidered jacket set with coordinating necklace, generously donated by The Grapevine in Burnsville.
A creative memories starter kit, featuring a basket filled with everything you need to begin a scrapbook, generously donated by Tina Euler.
 A set of eight unique, hand made napkin rings, generously donated by Gloria V. Campbell.
A matching set of jewelry including a necklace, bracelet, and earrings, generously donated by Gloria V. Campbell.
A reversible"Photo Quilt" pillow featuring a unique design, generously donated by Barbara Webster.
A full body CT and reading, generously donated by Blue Ridge Regional Hospital.
A hand carved wooden bear welcome sign, generously donated by Otis Hudgins.
A hand turned burl cherry bowl, hand crafted by Glenn Bunnell and generously donated by Bradford Bunnell and Nancy Polansky.
A hand made, salt-glazed white stoneware bowl, generously donated by Terry Guess.
A lunch and horseback ride for four during April, May, September, October, or November, generously donated by Clear Creek Guest Ranch.
Visit Clear Creek's Web Site
A May flower walk through a North Carolina native plant habitat at Treetops, Little Switzerland and a gourmet dinner for four.
A new IPOD NANO featuring 4GB of storage for music, videos, pictures, and more; generously donated by McMurray Inc.
A Ceramic hand made guardian angel mirror, generously donated by Patty Bennett.
A hand made loop-style scarf, generously donated by Sally Hakes.
A set of two hand-carved painted mugs, generously donated by McWhirter Pottery.
A black hand made scarf featuring merino wool, lamb's wool, mohair, nylon, and polyester eyelash, generously donated by Charlotte Gower.
We would like to thank this year’s Cash sponsors for their support in making this year’s even a reality. To show your support and become a cash sponsor contact
Allison Grindstaff at (828) 766-1752.
Platinum Sponsors:
Young & McQueen Grading Co Inc.
Gold Sponsors:
Mission Health Systems.
Silver Sponsors:
Altec Industries, Inc.
Blue Ridge Medical Centers, Mayland-Spruce Pine – Yancey
Blue Ridge Women’s Care
The RJC Group
Bronze Sponsors:
John Britt and Cheryl Craigie
Celo Health Center
Spear Memorials
Spruce Pine Mica Company
Tree House Mountain Realty
Wachovia Bank
Webb Funeral Home
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