The Catawba Valley Camera Club in Hickory NC has been around since 1947 and they are always looking for new members that love photography. They have meetings the first and third Wednesdays from 7 - 9pm in the North Annex of the Arts Center in Hickory (SALT Block). Come and learn from some of the best photographers in the Hickory area.
Right now, they are focused on THE IMAGE*INATION COMPETITION !! 
The Catawba Valley Camera Club in conjunction with
The Hickory Museum of Art presents
2nd Annual Photo Competition
OPEN COMPETITION
Non Professional
AMATEUR ADULT and YOUTH DIVISIONS
SUBMIT YOUR BEST PHOTOGRAPHS
ENTRY FEE - $10.00 UP TO 2 ENTRIES
CASH PRIZES
Plus one-year membership to the
Hickory Museum of Art and Catawba Valley Camera Club
HURRY !! The last entry date is Saturday, November 15th, 2008
Click on the links below for more information.
Competition Entry Flyer (pdf)
Competition Entry Rules (pdf)
Competition Entry Form (Word)
The Catawba Valley Camera Club meets on the first and third Wednesdays of each month in the North Annex of the Arts Center in Hickory. Meetings consist of competition among members as well as instructional lectures. Field trips are planned throughout the year to enable members to share and demonstrate techniques as well as spend time enjoying photography together.
We would like to invite anyone with an interest in photography to join us at our meetings and on our field trips. We would like the opportunity to share our knowledge with you as well as the chance to learn from you. Membership is not required to attend meetings or participate in field trip activities. Membership is required to participate in club competitions.
Membership dues are $35.00 per year ($15.00 for students). Anyone interested can attend our regular meetings at the Arts Center or contact the following for additional information:
Ed Lane: 322-6226 (Office) 322-8675 (Home)
John Setzler, Jr.: 234-3557
Viewmont Camera: 327-2959 (Mike)
Club Website: http://www.cvcameraclub.org
SHOW US YOUR PHOTOGRAPHS !!
Catawba Camera Club Member -Dennis Hacker recently tied with himself for third place, with "Dragonfly" in the Beginner Division.
and "Gentle Flower"
I'd like to introduce you to my friend and Smoky Mountain lover, Sandy Sgrillo. Sandy owns 
Smoky Mountain Llama Treks near Pigeon Forge TN. Her company does hiking treks all over the Smokies with her professionally trained pack-llamas. They are easy to lead(not ride) and make for a fun time with family and friends.
Sandy went hiking this past Sunday and shared with us this great fall color report from the beautiful Smoky Mountains. She gladly agreeed to let me share it with you! Thanks Sandy!
Fall Leaf Report by Sandy Sgrillo - Smoky Mountain Llama Treks Sunday 10/12/08
Hiked up to the Mt Cammerer Lookout Fire Tower today(this restored 1930's fire tower is the last of it's kind in the Smokies)....was DROP DEAD GORGEOUS! If I die tomorrow, it will be OK, because today I was half-way to heaven......
Took Low Gap up to the Appalachian Trail(a constant 5 miles UPHILL...just about killed me)....colors at the top were unbelievable! They're peaking up there now......
At the Tower, it was extremely windy and chilly, upper 50's, but just beautiful. We had lunch inside and spent time walking the catwalk...
Hey locals....if you can, get up there in the next few weeks or you'll miss out!! And for you out of staters...get your butts up here!!!! Im so lucky to live here.
Enjoy the pics! Smoky Mountain Photos by Sandy Sgrillo
Folks, hurry make your plans to get to the Smokies soon before all the beautiful fall color is gone - but of course - after that everything is a lot quieter, less traffic, etc!
Try our spectacular cabin rentals near Pigeon Forge, they are even pet friendly with approval. Plan to take a Llama Trek with Sandy while you are there !! You will not regret it.
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We have a new service in Hickory and I have been meaning to share it with you for a while. Thanks to a friend of ours named Sarah, I was reminded today by her email. She recently used the new "Hickory Hop" and was thrilled with their service..
You see, the "Hickory Hop" is a new shuttle service here in Hickory NC providing a ride to the Charlotte Douglas Airport 6 times a day, 7 days a week. What could be better than a stress free ride to the Charlotte Airport.. No parking, no hassles, no GAS!
"Hickory Hop" will even deliver you to a hotel or your home in Hickory for a small additional fee. Their vans are the cutest with the bunny tail on the back!
Gee, I wonder if they might haul furniture for me to my next home staging job/?? Now that's a thought....
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Here's my friend's glowing review of the "Hop". My sister and I recently used The Hickory "HOP" when we went to Montana and found our experience to be such a good one we want to share it with our friends and family for your consideration the next time you fly out of Charlotte. The Hickory "HOP" is a shuttle service from the Hickory Airport to Charlotte. "Why drive when you can HOP?" "Save money" "Save the driving aggravation. Eliminates the need to find parking at Charlotte Douglas Airport." "Van Pool and Go Green with the Hop!" Family Discounts Accompanied children 12 and under ride free! Accompanied children under 18 1/2 price! They have 6 scheduled times daily! 7 days a week Departs Hickory Airport Departs Charlotte Airport Call for other times! Rates: Additional $10 Hickory Area Hotel drop off and pick up fee For Reservations Call: 828/327-2340 (reservations@hickoryhop.com) Dispatch at 828/312-0488 www.hickoryhop.com Have a great day!!!Sarah
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Did any of you ever dream of going to Oz or the Emerald City when you were a kid? Watching The Wizard
Of Oz movie was a much anticipated event when I was a kid. You know, we didn't have Pay Per View, or DVDs, Tivo or even VCRs back then. We waited for the yearly TV viewing of Judy Garland off to see The Wizard......NO, I am really NOT that OLD! ;-)
I had the privilege last weekend of experiencing a little "taste" of this very special place - at least a replica of it. Beech Mountain, NC hosts "Autumn At Oz" each year the first weekend of October.
The Land of Oz was a small theme park from 1970-1980 and many children and families visited the Oz characters. It closed and over the years was vandalized and went down hill. Thankfully, a group of people started working to recover any of the items that were taken from the park. They have even asked for donations of yellow bricks that were removed.
In 1993, after much refurbishing, The Land of Oz is open for this one weekend in October. Of course, it will never be what it once was but it's still magical.
For many years, some of the original characters have come, even some of the original munchkins! They have all the characters dressed up and encourage all the visitors to dress in Ozzy wear.... and that they do! Check out these visitors! Oz fans take this very seriously!!
LOTS of little Dorothys, Lions, Glindas and witches visiting the Oz on top of Beech Mountain.
It was a beautiful day in the 70s, perfect weather to walk the yellow brick road and meet Dorothy, Toto, the Tin Man, the Cowardly Lion, the Scarecrow, Auntie Em, the Wizard, the Wicked Witch, Glinda-The Good Witch and lots more. Great photo ops!
Our group with the Tin Man !
Each year, since we bought property at Beech Mountain NC four years ago, we had hoped to get to Autumn at Oz....FINALLY, we made it this year and enjoyed it thorougly!!
We're OFF to
see the Wizard......
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Last week, I blogged about sharing my upcoming birthday with our special friend - Brandon. I told you that we had a surprise in store for his 15th birthday. Brandon pestered us continually about WHAT we had planned. Finally, he shouted - I KNOW WHAT IT IS! We are going white water rafting. So, we played along.
On Friday, we left Beech Mountain and drove down to Boone NC as a light rain fell. As we headed to the parking area on Hwy 421 to be picked up by our guides, Brandon still thought he was going rafting. When the Pinzgauer 6-wheel drive Swiss Army transport pulled up with "SCREAM TIME ZIPLINE" emblazoned on the side, I thought that he finally "got" it but later he told me when he did really get it.
As the rain continued to fall, we loaded into the vehicle with another family and headed to the Zipline location.
When we arrived at the Scream Time Zipline barn, we stepped out to see beautiful mountain scenery with cows lazily grazing in the rain. You could barely see the cable lines criss-crossing the mountain above us. WHAT A Gorgeous location - I LOVE the mountains!
Our guides helped us get suited up with harnesses, helmuts, etc. THEN, we piled back into the Army transport and pulled up a very step hill/mountain to the first of 6 ziplines! Wow, this is when Brandon finally realized the SURPRISE, he was thrilled !!
<< Brandon and Roger by the ZipMobile!
I was getting excited also, at first I thought that I would just do photos but after chatting by phone with Monie McCoury, owner of the Zipline, I changed my mind. He told me that a 90 year old lady zipped, loved it and brought back friends... GEE, if she can do it, SO CAN I !!
So, Brandon and I started our birthday adventure with my hubby, Roger to cheer us on! At the top of the mountain, we gathered at the first line with the other family. Something was said about the lady in the other group celebrating her 50th birthday and we could not believe that there were 3 of us there celebrating a birthday on September 26th!! We truly enjoyed our day with the Bridge family from the Raleigh/Durham area. Cathy Bridge had a zippin' birthday also, and we sure enjoyed sharing it with you guys!!
The Bridge Family at the Zipline >>>>>>
Brandon, Me and Roger - a little soggy in the rain but I still LOVED IT. We zipped back and forth with the 5th line going through the trees, very cool. I felt like Jane in the jungle!! I am looking forward to going back when it's not raining! Wow, one of the best birthdays I can remember!!
Since it was so rainy, I did not get as many photos or video as I would have liked. My camera is not waterproof. I hope to put up a video of Brandon zipping as soon as I load it to YouTube-I couldn't seem to load it directly from my PC. (anyone know?I might need help)
Thank you Lord and thank all of you guys for sharing our birthday.
Video of Brandon's first Zip on his 15th Birthday at Scream Time Zipline in Boone NC
Check out Scream Time Zipline just outside of Boone NC in Vilas - YOU will NOT regret it !
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Professional Home Staging & Interior Redesign Serving Hickory, Morganton, Lake James, Blowing Rock, Boone & The High Country of NC & TN. From Ordinary to Extraordinary with the "Just Heavenly" touch.
An artistic sense and "eye" for beautiful home interiors is evident in Cheryl's diverse projects.
Cheryl Gilliam is a Professional Certified AARC Interior Redesign & Home Staging Consultant, IDS affliate member, RESA member and First Impressions Staging & Redesign member.
My artistic designs began early with Barbie fashion creations then on to hand painted clogs in my teenage years.. Later, I studied Fashion and Interior Design at Bauder College in Atlanta which led to my working in fashion and retail marketing.
During later years while my husband and I were building our other businesses, I always managed to squeeze in little snatches of "creative time" to do hand painted floor cloth rugs, decorative accessories, furnishings, Christmas ornaments and many other projects..
Just Heavenly Decor & Design will combine all those skills to create that fresh, new space you have been looking for - within your decorating or home staging budget. Just Heavenly Home staging will prepare your home to sell in record time with proven staging techniques! We work with your existing furniture or we can provide top notch furnishings and accessories for vacant home staging. We serve Hickory, Morganton, Lake James, Blowing Rock, Boone & the High Country of NC.
My desire is to honor the Lord with any talent or ability that He has given me, I am very thankful for this opportunity to glorify Him - just know that I am nothing without the wonderful grace of my Lord and Saviour - Jesus Christ.. Whether therefore you eat, or drink, or whatever you do, do all things to the glory of God. I Corinthians 10:31
For more info see my blog http://justheavenlydecor.blogspot.com/ and website at http://www.JustHeavenlyDecor.com
Contact Us - Just Heavenly Decor PO Box 746 Hickory NC 28603 or Call 828-310-6305
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We are so pleased with the home staging service provided by Cheryl Gilliam and Just Heavenly Decor. They provided key furnishings and accessories for our new construction home in the 1780 community on Lake James. We received positive comments during our recent Home Tours and look forward to using their services again. Tom Ryan | CEO & President Mountain Home Solutions, Inc. Dream Homes Made Easy 877.538.6432 x 703 www.dreamhomesmadeeasy.com
Cheryl did an excellent job for me on two jobs-both different in nature. The first job that I asked her about was staging a new home for an Open House. The staging looked beautiful and was done on a tight schedule with the completion of the home being just the night before the Open House! The second job was staging a home that was currently on the market and needed a little help in looking more presentable for sale. Cheryl is great with the client and does her work in a professional and timely manner. Her service also includes a flash photo show which she provides a link to at the end of the job. Cheryl is a great asset in making a home ready to sell!
Polly Leadbetter, Owner/Broker
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Cheryl, Thank You so much for the great job of staging the home in 1780, here at Lake James. Everyone loved it, it was exactly what we were looking for. We will definately recommend you to other property owners here at the Lake. Thanks Again, Rhonda Edge-Broker http://www.LakeJamesRealEstate Lake James - Morganton NC
Cheryl, THANK YOU, for all you've done to make our home even more beautiful and (we hope) more marketable. We didn't always understand your reasoning for moving things around to help with the "flow", but we now see our home in a completely different light ... and it's so much better (because of you). People are awed by what you've created and we thank you for being so patient with us. You're the best at what you do! Meg, Dan & Jessie Kypena - Morganton/Lake James NC ***Thanks - It was a pleasure working with your family - Cheryl
Dear Cheryl, Can't thank you enough for the awesome job you did on my living and dining room. What a huge blessing and surprise to walk into our home after returning from vacation and seeing the breathtaking change. My husband, myself and our grandson just walked through the rooms in amazement. We felt like we were in someone else's home. That night we just sat and took in all the beautiful things you did for us. I love the pictures and pillows you placed in the living room. My husband said he would never have moved "his" chair to the location you placed it however he really likes being able to look out the picture window and watch the horse and cows graze and the dogs play with one another and wonders why he didn't think of that. Our dining room looks like a room out of a magazine with all the changes you made. Our grandson now wants his room done by your "Heavenly Touch". Thanks again for the sunshine you added to our lives, Paula Bowman Hickory NC
I absolutely love my den. I think I sit in it everyday and just "take it in". I still can't get over the room. Everyone who has seen it is so amazed. Dad even likes it ! You did such a wonderful job and I will probably call you again for help with the kitchen. Thanks so much! You are fantastic! Elizabeth-Hickory NC
Thanks for the beautiful job on my new family room, everyone loves it.. I especially love the custom floral arrangements that you did for the room. Kathy N. - Granite Falls NC
Cheryl, I think that you are a dynamite, creative professional and will do very well in whatever the future holds for you. It was my pleasure to work with you ...looking forward to your success! Julie Rieman-AARC - All About Redesign Training Center
(Thanks to Julie Rieman & AARC - All About Redesign Training Center for the wonderful training and encouragement to start this great new business - Julie, you are the greatest!! )
Cheryl and Lori - I'd work with you both again, anytime... we just clicked and our abilities, especially with the last two homes, proved that any challenge can be overcome. God Bless and Take Care! Kate
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