Weekly Village Update: 5.25.17

Chamber Events & News

Ribbon Cutting   TODAY, May 25th at 5 pm! Savannah's Oyster House Celebration 11 am-Midnight / Ribbon Cutting 5 pm  Cocktails for a Cause!  All bar profits from this celebration will be donated to the Blowing Rock Community Foundation. This will be a very fun evening with live music and guest bartenders including the Chamber's very own Charles Hardin! RSVP via Email Facebook Event Page

Farmer's Market Returns TODAY! Thursdays, 4 pm - 6 pm Park Avenue The Blowing Rock Farmers Market resumes today with 17 vendors and cooking demonstrations! The afternoon market is held each Thursday through mid-October. Local farmers will be on hand with produce, baked goods, flowers & more.

Scholarship Donations Being Accepted Now for Blowing Rock Students The Blowing Rock Chamber of Commerce Economic Development Council is providing a scholarship to students from the Blowing Rock School to attend the NC School of Science and Math Summer Accelerator Program. This week-long, on campus program allows students to take courses that provide additional exposure to science, technology and math. Learn More Donations can be made to the Village Foundation for a restricted gift specifically for this scholarship. Click the donate button, then chose NCSSM Scholarship Project from the donation drop down menu. Donate

Click video above to see students talk about their Summer Accelerator experiences. Deadline: Donations must be received no later than Monday, May 29th. These gifts are tax deductible.

Symphony by the Lake Friday, July 28th Chetola Resort Tickets on sale now! This year's theme is "Oh the Places You'll Go"!   Gates open at 5:30 pm / Symphony at 7:30 pm Tickets: Adults $40 in advance / $50 at the gate.  Children (under the age of 12) $15. Tickets are available for purchase online and at the Chamber office. Questions? Call 828.295.7851

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Memorial Day Memorial Day is Monday, May 29th. Please take a moment to remember those who have died in service of the United States of America.  We wish you all a safe holiday weekend! The Chamber's Visitor Center will be open on Monday from 9am - 5 pm.

First Friday Sip & Shop Friday, June 2nd Downtown Blowing Rock, 3 pm until ... Participating Blowing Rock merchants invite you to join them for a "happy hour" style stroll where you can sip and shop in downtown stores. Stop by your favorite shops, or check out a new one before heading over to Music on the Lawn! Free refreshments at participating locations. Map of Participants

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Blowing Rock Young Professionals Contradance Monday, June 5th at 5:30 pm The Chamber and BRAHM welcome members of the BRYP, friends and coworkers to participate in a contradance. Contradance is a style of folk dance similar to square dancing set to the backdrop of Scotch-Irish inspired instrumental tunes. No experience necessary!  A short demo of the steps will be provided before each set. RSVP via Email Facebook Event

Business Before Hours Tuesday, June 6th at 8:30 am We all know what Business After Hours is - wine, hors d’oeuvres, and networking. The Chamber and BRAHM would like to welcome local businesses and their employees to Business Before Hours - a twist on after hours networking events.  Stop by the museum and enjoy a cup of coffee, donut and good conversation. RSVP via Email Facebook Event

Member Events & News

Welcome New Member: Dream Weaver Dream Weaver is the newest kiosk at SouthMarke! Specializing in handwoven baskets, hand poured soaps and hand crafted jewelry.

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Evening of Refreshments Thursday, May 25th at 6 pm Tanner-Doncaster Outlet Join Tanner-Doncaster Outlet of Blowing Rock and Dr. Neal Goldman for an evening of "refreshments." Enjoy appetizers and libations while hearing the newest techniques in skin refreshers and seeing the latest trends to refresh your wardrobe. Bring a friend and make it a girls night out!

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25th Anniversary Celebration Saturday, May 27th at 4:30 pm Courtyard at SouthMarke  Downtown Blowing Rock SouthMarke and their tenants are proud of their Blowing Rock history and invite you to stop by and celebrate with them as they host a late afternoon anniversary celebration complete with cake, balloons, a few local dignitaries and perhaps some of their original tenants, many of whom still remain on Main Street today.

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New Worship in Gazebo Sunday, May 28th at 9 am Memorial Park Gazebo FaithBridge is beginning a new worship service that will meet in the Blowing Rock Park Gazebo every Sunday from 9:00-9:30 beginning May 28th. Questions? Call 828.295.8333

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Re-Opening for the Season Roots Restaurant will re-open for the season on Thursday, June 1st! Visit them at 7179 Valley Boulevard. Questions? Call 828.414.9508

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Camp Cats & Canines Registration Deadline: Thursday, June 1st Camp: Thursday, June 22nd at 9 am Watauga Humane Society Featuring medical care, dog safety, therapy dogs, interaction with shelter animals, crafts & more! Call 828.264.8495 to register.

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Scholarship Rummage Sale Friday, June 2nd, 8 am - 4 pm Saturday, June 3rd, 8 am - 2 pm Blowing Rock Parks & Recreation Center (adjacent to the Police Station) Items include clothes, jewelry, shoes, small household items, book & more. All proceeds with benefit high school graduates from Blowing Rock.

TCVA Summer Art Workshops The Turchin Center for Visual Arts (TCVA) is perhaps best known for its dynamic art exhibitions that are housed in the large brick and glass building on King Street. What many do not know is that, upstairs, on the second floor of the Arnold P. Rosen Family Educational Wing, is a spacious art classroom that is home to Appalachian State University art students during the academic school year. During the summer, when most of the university students are gone, the Turchin Center offers a variety of art workshops for kids and teens. Pre-registration is required.  TCVA supporters are eligible for a discount.

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Community Events & News

Public Viewing of Sunset Drive Gateway Project Tuesday, May 30th at 4:30 pm American Legion Hall Stop by to see Sunset Drive gateway and streetscape alternatives!

Chamber Information & Meetings

Upcoming Meetings & Events:

Ribbon Cutting: Thursday, May 25th at 5 pm, Savannah's Oyster House Public Viewing of Sunset Drive Gateway Project: Tuesday, May 30th at 4:30 pm, American Legion Young Professionals ContraDance at BRAHM: June 5th at 5:30 Business Before Hours: Tuesday, June 6th at 8:30 am, BRAHM Board of Directors Meeting: Wednesday, June 7th at 8 am, BRAHM Art in the Park: Saturday, June 10th at 10 am, Park Avenue Concert in the Park: Sunday, June 11th at 4 pm, Memorial Park Gazebo Blowing Rock Young Professionals: Monday, June 12th at 5:30 pm, Blowing Rock Brewing Company Business After Hours: Tuesday, June 20th at 5:30 pm, Green Park Inn Chamber Executive Board Meeting: Tuesday, June 27th at 8:30 am, Chamber Office Quarterly Economic Development Council Meeting: Tuesday, July 25th at 3:30 pm, Chamber Office