Weekly Village Update 11.11.21

 

Chamber News Happy Veterans Day! We honor all those who have served. Upcoming Meetings & Events Grand Opening of HB House - Friday, November 12th at 5:00pm Veterans Day Service - Saturday, November 13th @ 11:00am Business After Hours - Foggy Rock/4 Forty Four - Tuesday, November 16th at 5:30pm Entrepreneurial & Business Development Committee Meeting - Thursday, Nov. 18th at 8:15am State of the Town - Thursday, November 18th at 5:30pm State of the Town - Thursday, November 18th at 5:30pm The Blowing Rock Chamber of Commerce’s Community, Government & Education Committee in partnership with the Town of Blowing Rock invite all residents and business owners to attend the annual State of the Town event Thursday, November 18th at 5:30 pm in the American Legion Building on Wallingford Street. The event will be recorded for anyone who cannot attend. The link to the You Tube video can be found on the Chamber’s website www.LoveBlowingRock.com or the Town of Blowing Rock’s website www.TownofBlowingRockNC.gov Hear updates from Blowing Rock Chamber of Commerce, Blowing Rock Tourism Development Authority, Town of Blowing Rock and Appalachian Regional Healthcare System. NCDOT Notice Highway 321 will be reduced down to 2 lanes south of Blowing Rock from November 8, 2021 to December 15, 2021. Both southbound lanes will be closed during this time to allow for work to be conducted on the rock face just south of the Blackberry condos (Caldwell County). Southbound traffic will merge into the northbound lane during this time, and the northbound traffic will be reduced to one lane. Restaurant Hours With unpredictable staffing and abrupt changes in travel patterns due to covid-19, restaurant hours have been changing often. The Chamber of Commerce is currently maintaining a listing of Blowing Rock restaurant hours. The hours are updated weekly. Bookmark this page for reference so you can help your guests and customers when they are looking for dining!  Restaurant Hours List Watauga Covid-19 Update  In areas with substantial and high transmission, the CDC recommends that everyone (including fully vaccinated individuals) wear a mask in public indoor settings to help prevent the spread of the Delta variant, and to protect others. Watauga County is considered an area of High transmission. AppHealthCare offers COVID-19 testing by drive-thru Monday through Friday 8:30-10:00am at each of our clinic locations. No appointment is needed. Read the full weekly Watauga County Covid-19 Update here. Member News HB House Grand Opening Join us for a fun, fall evening featuring a ribbon cutting ceremony with Boone Area Chamber of Commerce to celebrate Canvas Beauty Bar, Caitlyn Brooke Aesthetics, and Sunlight Wellness. Giveaways, AMB & Grandfather Winery, more! Cabin Fever in Our State Magazine Our friends at Cabin Fever has a nice article in the November issue of Our State Magazine. The article cites that "this little shop is about more than just cute bear novelties. It's something more elusive, profound, and precious." Owner Tim Greer is very excited to have an article in North Carolina's most beloved monthly magazine.  HCBCF Bra Decorating Contest We are pleased to announce that we have partnered with Tanger Outlet Mall and Oliver Style Boutique as our host for the High Country Breast Cancer Foundation's Bra Decorating Contest and Display. All bras will be featured on November 17, 2021, from 4-7 p.m. Complimentary wine and beer will be provided! Judges: We are honored to have three judges who will decide on our $1,000 winner: 1. Charles Hardin, President and CEO of Blowing Rock Chamber of Commerce. 2. David Jackson, President and CEO of Boone Chamber of Commerce. 3. Public: Anyone who attends the event will be able to vote for their favorite bra. All votes from the public will be tallied to determine the public's preference. So, come out and vote!! The $1000 prize will be awarded at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 17. High Country Caregivers Angel Tree At Christmas, children all around us will be opening gifts from Santa Claus and their families. High Country Caregivers wants to make sure that the children they serve will have that same joyful experience at Christmas. They have 36 angels who need sponsors this year ranging in ages from 2-months-old to 21-years-old. It is recommended that each child receive gifts totaling around $150.00 to $200.00. Angel tree packets may be picked up at the HCC office. Donations may also be made for the agency to purchase and wrap gifts for the children in lieu of purchasing gifts. All gifts need to be wrapped, labeled with the Angel’s assigned number, and returned by November 23rd to the HCC Office at 895 State Farm Rd. Boone, NC 28607. Watauga Dinning Pass 2022 Watauga Dinning Passes are now available! Over 76 BOGO deals available. Purchase online here. Handmade Holiday Market Join The Mustard Seed Market for their second annual Handmade Holiday Market on December 3rd & 4th from 10am-6pm. Handmade goods from local artisans, live music, food truck, and The Mustard Seed Christmas shop. More events and updates 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 2021 Chamber Partners!