Weekly Village Update 2.13.20

Upcoming Events Chamber Awards Luncheon McCoy Minerals Ribbon Cutting Grow with Google BRAHM Programs The Schaefer Center Presents Visit the Chamber Calendar of Events for more. Blowing Rock Parade Time to Change The Blowing Rock Town Council voted to move Holiday Parade times from 2:00 pm to 10:00 am starting with the July 4th parade. Parking on Main Street will not be available until 11:00 am or whenever the parade is over, whichever is first. The Shriners' Parade on June 6th will remain at the scheduled 2:00 pm time. Thank you to those who responded to the survey that the TDA sent out. It is important for you to respond to the surveys that are sent to you otherwise, your voice may not be heard. To review the parade time survey sent to downtown retailers, click here. Grow with Google on Feb 20th at BRAHM Last day to register is tomorrow with limited seats available. Register here. Chamber Members Use discount code: SBTDC2020

Congratulations! Commercial Renovation Chetola Resort Service to the Community Zika Rea, Zap Fitness Best Customer Service The Best Cellar / Inn at Ragged Gardens Outstanding Business Service Hess & Hess, LLP Volunteer of the Year David Trahan The Jerry Burns Ambassadorial Award Jim McDowell New Business of the Year The Horton Hotel & Rooftop Lounge Special Recognition of Lifetime Achievement John Aldridge Business of the Year Blowing Rock Art & History Museum 33rd Annual Blowing Rock Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting and Award Luncheon on Tuesday, Feb. 11th hosted at the Meadowbrook Inn. Photo by: Lonnie Webster Photography

Member News

McCoy Minerals Ribbon Cutting McCoy Minerals Inc. is now open! Visit their store at 536 Main Street. Join us for the official ribbon cutting at 9:30 am on Monday, Feb. 17th. Visit McCoy Minerals on Facebook or at their website.

The Speckled Trout Valentine's Weekend Special On Friday, February 14th from 5-8 wine maker Diana Jones from Jones Von Drehle will be in the shop offering tastings & discussing NC wine pairings with guests! The Valentine's dinner special and wine pairings will be available ALL weekend long! See full menu here.

Mountain Laurel Floristry Valentines Pop-Up At Sunset & Vine - 150 Sunset Dr. Thursday and Friday, February 13&14 from 4 pm to close Receive $5 off a bottle of wine with purchase! Offerings are: Dried flower arrangements, fresh cut flowers and lovely orchids.  Message us or call (314)749-6424 to pre-order.

The Horton Turns One! Birthday Party Today The Horton Hotel and Rooftop Lounge Thursday, Feb. 13th 4 pm - 10 pm 611 West King St, Boone The Horton Hotel and Rooftop Lounge has been open for 1 year and want to celebrate and thank the community with $1 Old Fashioneds, LIve Music with Max n Min, and other special treats and surprises!

Stupid Cupid Anti-Valentine’s Day Party at Mystery Hill Take that Hallmark! Trade in your chocolates and flowers for hatchets and arrows. Tomahawk Hill is hosting Stupid Cupid, an Anti-Valentine’s Day party, on February 14 from 6-8 pm. Dress “emo” and get a $2 discount on your party ticket! Here’s what they have planned (check back often because they are adding new information almost daily). ·     Tomahawk Throwing (unlimited throws for one hour) ·     Archery ·     Live Music by Cocoa Bat ·     BYOB ·     EMO Costume Contest ·     $19.99 per person A percentage of the proceeds benefits Oasis Shelter. Food will be available at Front Porch Eats.

Irish Roots with a Modern Twist Take Center Stage on February 22 when Trinity Irish Dance Company Steps into Boone The jig is up! The Schaefer Center Presents series, presented by Appalachian State University’s Office of Arts and Cultural Programs, is proud to welcome international dance sensation Trinity Irish Dance Company (TIDC) to Boone as the only North Carolina stop on its national tour on Saturday, Feb. 22 at 7pm at the Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts. A fusion of Ireland’s vibrant and longstanding dance form and elements of American innovation, TIDC dazzles audiences with its hard-driving percussive power, lightning-fast agility, astonishing precision, aerial grace, complex rhythms, and playful dynamics. Tickets: $25 adults, $20 faculty/staff, $10 students

Discovery Map High Country For Sale Have you thought about what it takes to develop your own franchise? Do you want to be your own boss? Are you a good listener, personable, and a self starter? Would you like to make $6 figures. Now is your chance. Discovery Map High Country, a tourist map designed for tourism, destinations, hotels and resorts is for sale. Discovery Map plays an integral part of growing local businesses and is Well-recognized among the savvy traveler. If you want to work for yourself and make money consider buying Discovery Map High Country.  For more info: 843-697-8869 or email abbys@discoverymap.com

BRAHM'S Coffee with the Curator On Tuesday, February 18th, 2020, from 11:00 - 12:00 pm, Blowing Rock Art & History Museum (BRAHM) will present a behind-the-scenes look into the art exhibition "Sallie Middleton: A Life in the Forest," on loan from the Asheville Art Museum and courtesy of Sallie Middleton Parker and Mikell Middleton Howington. Before and after the tour, guests are invited to converse and pose questions while enjoying complimentary Hatchet Coffee and baked goods.

President’s Day Family Weekend at App Ski We’ve Scheduled some family time for you! It’s a four day weekend of family fun at Appalachian Ski Mtn. Fireworks, special hours, 2-for-1 ticket deals*, fun food and a more!  Enjoy Fireworks at 9pm on Saturday Night, February 16, and moonlight Ice Skating from 9:30-11:30.

Art of Living Events Page Art of Living Retreat Center Events Mother & Daughter Getaway  February Find genuine bonding time with a 2 night stay in a retreat room or hotel room with daily healthy and delicious meals provided, 1 spa treatment per person (up to $130.00 each), and daily progressive meditation and yoga classes.

‌ More events can be found on our online calendar. To submit your news to our weekly newsletter, email Suzy@BlowingRock.com by Wednesday. Our newsletter reaches over 1,000 member contacts each Thursday!

Thank you to our 2020 Chamber Partners!