Weekly Village Update 09.22.22

 

Chamber News Upcoming Meetings & Events Ghost Train Opening Weekend @ Tweetsie Railroad - Sept 23rd @7:30pm - 11pm Dr. Rozwell's Alien Expo Opening Weekend @ Mystery Hill - Sept 23rd "It's Fall Y'all" Food Truck Night @ 1st Baptist Church - Sept 25th from 5-8pm Partner Appreciation Reception at Gideon Ridge - Sept 27th @ 5:00-6:30pm Blowing Rock Farmers Market - Final One of the Year - Sept 29th @ 3pm - 6pm Artisan Market @ Tanger Outlets - Sept 30th - Oct 2nd Mining For A Purpose @ McCoy Minerals & Doc's Rocks - Oct 1st @9:30am-5pm Art in the Park - October 1st @ 10am - 5pm (Last one of the Season) Alair Summer Concert Series - October 1st @ 3pm - 5pm Chamber Community Clean-Up - October 6 at 9:45am - noon / Volunteers needed Meet The Candidates Forum - October 6th @ 5:00 - 9:00pm Fall Festival @ Blowing Rock School - Oct 8th @ 11am-3pm A Simple Gesture Food Bag Pick-Up - Oct 14th - Morning Pick-up REMEMBER TO SUBMIT YOUR NOMINATIONS BY MONDAY SEPTEMBER 26 @ 5PM - CLICK TO NOMINATE - * Save the Date * Tuesday, November 1, 2022 – 11:30am At Appalachian State University’s Grandview Ballroom (North End of the ASU Football Stadium) Registration & Networking will begin at 11:30am and the program will begin at noon.   $35 per person * RSVP required (click here) Business After Hours sponsored by SouthMarke  Oh what a night!!! Thank you to Karyn Herterich and the Shoppes at SouthMarke who made the evening so special! A scavenger hunt was held with Pam Washer winning a $250 gift certificate to Gideon Ridge!!! There were so many new faces that we welcomed. Networking at it's best!!! !! VOLUNTEERS NEEDED !! Please call the Chamber office @ 828-295-7851 or email Cathy@BlowingRock.com Meet the Candidates Forum The annual Watauga County Meet the Candidates Forum is scheduled for Thursday, October 6th, from 5:00-9:30pm. The event is co-hosted by the Boone Area & Blowing Rock Chambers of Commerce. For those who cannot attend, this will be broadcast live from the Appalachian Theatre in Downtown Boone. For More Information Farmers Market Continues Our last Farmers Market of the season will be held  Thursday September 29. Come join us on Park Avenue from 3 - 6pm. Thank you for supporting us this season! Restaurant Hours As our local restaurants continue to face unpredictable staffing and abrupt changes in travel patterns, restaurant hours continue to change 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 Member News   This Sunday!   Blue Ridge Women in Agriculture & High Country Food Hub -  Fill Your Freezer Sale Wednesday Sept. 28th - 12pm - 8:30pm This is a great opportunity to connect with local farmers, learn how to use different cuts of meat, and stock up your freezer, so make sure to bring a cooler! The Freezer Sale will feature a variety of local meat producers and will include cooking demonstrations and sampling for customers to try unique cuts of meat and meat products.  For More Information   Lantern Farm Maze and Pumpkin Picking Experience Join us from mid September to late October and enjoy autumn along the Blue Ridge Parkway at the Halloweentime fall event. This year we have a 4 acre corn maze and a pumpkin patch that has been approved by the Great Pumpkin himself. Lantern Farm Website Mining for a Purpose Returns October 1st @ 9:30am - 5pm Join Doc's Rocks Gem Mine & Appalachian Fossil Museum and McCoy Minerals for a day of Fun & Charity.  Silent Auction         Treasure Hunt Gemstone Raffle     Rubber Duck Race And More... 100% of the proceeds are donated to cancer patients via the 'Cancer Patient Emergency Fund'. Doc's Rocks Facebook Page Purchase Raffle Tickets & T-Shirts Online   Tanger Outlets Blowing Rock Hosts Annual Go Green! Electric Vehicle Showcase Saturday October 1st - 11am - 2pm Sponsored by Blue Ridge Energy, the event will showcase the latest electric cars and allow shoppers to learn more about which electric vehicle best suits their individual needs and preferences.  For More Information Complexions Contemporary Ballet Prepares to Rock Boone in STAR DUST: From Bach to David Bowie The Schaefer Center Presents series welcomes the acclaimed rock ballet to the Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts on October 6 at 7pm. For Information & Tickets For Additional Events at The Schaefer Center Women’s Leadership Conference, presented by Catawba Valley Health System Tuesday - October 25th @ 8:30am-4:00pm Hickory Metro Convention Center Our goal with this conference is to create a high-quality local professional development opportunity for women in leadership roles (and male allies) within our region. It also gives attendees an opportunity to connect and foster relationships. Use the promo code: PARTNER to receive our Chamber Partner rate of $85.00 (a $14.00 discount) that can be applied at check-out. (Please note: The promo code is case sensitive!) To Register   Chamber Discount Just For You     Proudly supporting small businesses. Click for Special Chamber Offer Appalachian State University's Cyber Summit is our annual one-day professional development event where attendees will learn from the leading experts in the cybersecurity field. Held on Appalachian's campus in the new Grandview Ballroom at Kidd Brewer Stadium, attendees will network with industry specialists, business leaders and develop partnerships with the Department of Computer Information Systems and its rising star students. All Proceeds from the event fund student scholarships in the Department of Computer Information Systems.  Click for a copy of the Attendee Brochure Registration Now Open   Next Pick-Up Date October 14th The Chamber is a collection point. Please stop in and pick up an empty bag to fill. A Simple Gesture makes it easy, convenient, and inexpensive to give food, and thus supplies a steady flow of food to our food banks and food pantries. For More Information Festival of Trees Designer Recruitment Designer Recruitment for themed trees & wreaths is underway for the 2022 Festival of Trees, presented by Western Youth Network and the Leslie Eason Real Estate Team with Keller Williams! Large and small trees are hosted in public locations in Watauga, Ashe and Avery counties.  Designer Registration is quick & simple - sign up today! $ponsorships are also welcome. Contact fot.wyn@gmail.com for more information. Savored Moments Travel is partnering with Turn It Up Consulting for a Powerful Planning Mastermind Retreat, November 10-14 at the Bend of Ivy Retreat Center in Marshall, NC. This incredible mastermind opportunity is being facilitated by Certified Neuro Coach and Mastermind Guru, Maelea Galyon. Maelea called the High Country home for several years before moving back home to Maryville, TN to be near family.  For Full Press Release For More Information and to Register AMOREM hosts Volunteer Training AMOREM will host volunteer training in March of 2023 for anyone interested in being a hospice volunteer. Attendance is mandatory at each session. To reserve a spot, please complete an application at www.amoremsupport.org/volunteer.  Welcome New Members!   Two Hoots Home Staging Our passion at Two Hoots Home Staging is taking your vision from ideas to reality. Inspired spaces do so much to enhance your living, as well as attract home buyers. We concentrate on creating a beautiful space for yourself or your potential buyer while providing functional, comfortable and fabulous homes that will remain classic for generations to come. We are client focused whether providing staging, interior styling/redesign or beautifying short-term rentals. Two Hoots is bonded, insured and certified. Serving the High Country.    We look forward to seeing you soon! Tammy Walker & Tudy Fletcher - Phone: 828-434-0500 Two Hoots Home Staging Website   Lantern Farm The Lantern Farm Features: Corn Maze, Pumpkin Patch, and Christmas Trees. We have something for every season. Lantern Farm aspires to provide only the highest quality products and build memories that will last a lifetime. Our goal is not only to create distinctive experiences but also to provide decor and apparel that you can be proud to own. Located in West Jefferson, come to play or to stay. Chad Belteau - Phone: 828-278-9805 Lantern Farm Website The Victorian Inn Blowing Rock The Victorian Inn offers quaint rooms and old-fashioned charm. Situated in the heart of lovely Blowing Rock, NC, The Victorian Inn is your mountain home away from home. Stay for the night, or the week, and settle into the peaceful rhythms of southern mountain living. Relax and escape the bustle of the city. We provide complimentary 100+ Mbps Wi-Fi, cable/premium TV, a mini-fridge, a coffee maker, microwave, spa bath products, a down comforter, and an electric fireplace in every room - you can stay as connected (or disconnected) as you please. Linger on the Rhododendron Deck or enjoy a glass of wine in the English Garden. Cameron Snyder - Phone: 828-295-2172 242 Ransom Street, Blowing Rock, NC 28605 The Victorian Inn Website Residential Members Ann & John Huffman New Residential Members who are seasonal residents from Cary, NC and Boone, NC. More events and updates can be found on our online calendar. To submit your news to our weekly newsletter, email Cathy@BlowingRock.com by Wednesday. Our newsletter reaches over 1,100 member contacts each Thursday! Thank you to our 2022 Chamber Partners!