| CHAMBER OF COMMERCE JULY 24, 2018 | | | "If you think it's hard to meet new people, try picking up the wrong golf ball." ~ Jack Lemmon | | | THIS DAY IN HISTORY: 1911 - American Explorer Hiram Bingham discovers Machu Picchu, the lost city of the Incas. | | | And now for the news..... | | | Thanks for your continued membership: J & J's Grill on the Green Cruz Life Center Garden Deli Snap Dragon Tarlton & Vicky Roberts Rings N Things by Fritz Yancey County Literacy Council | | | AREA EVENTS / ATTRACTIONS DINING / ENTERTAINMENT | | | LOCATED AT MILE 328.3 ON THE BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY Call us at 828-765-9531 Wednesday, 8/25 @ 1:45 JAM Session Thursday, 8/26 @ 1:45 Tom Sparks & Friends Friday, 8/27 @ 1:45 Johnny Ellis Saturday 8/28 @ 11:45 Storytelling with Bill Saturday, 8/28 @ 1:00 Rewind Saturday, 8/28 @ 3:00 Bear Wallow Sunday, 8/29 @ 1:00 Johnny Ellis Sunday, 8/29 @ 3:00 Tom Sparks Hayrides and Dance Demos every Saturday & Sunday For more information visit WEBSITE | | | A program of Partners Aligned Toward Health, Healthy Yancey is a partnership of concerned citizens working together to improve the quality of health for all people in Yancey County. Our mission for this Sizzlin’ Summer Series is to increase connections between neighbors and people, and increase physical activity, while highlighting fun ways to play and be active in our community. TOWN SQUARE - Saturday, JULY 28 @ 10am - Rock Painting / Hiding FOR FULL LIST OF SUMMER ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN SEE WEBSITE. | | | Conveniently located between Asheville, Boone and Hickory, NC, and just 20 miles from I-40 and 2 miles from the Blue Ridge Parkway, find treasures that will last a lifetime and have an experience to match. Visit Gem Mountain and share the history, the tradition, and excitement of gem mining. Located at 13780 Hwy 226 S, Spruce Pine, NC. Call 828-765-6130 or visit WEBSITE. | | | Our goal is to allow outdoor persons the opportunity to enjoy shooting by visiting our facilities, which include a 50,000 square foot, lighted shotgun range. We are able to accommodate individuals, families, groups and organizations, meeting their various needs and schedules. We offer rifle, pistol, and shotgun ranges. 125 Deyton Hunt Farm Drive, Burnsville, NC. Call 828-777-0357 or visit WEBSITE. | | | 8/17 Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver @ 7:30 pm 8/18 Tri County Outdoor Expo 8/19 Tri County Outdoor Expo 8/25 The Wiseman Brothers @ 7pm 9/1 New Town w/ Mitchell Cannon @ 7:30 pm 6 South Main Street, Burnsville. Call 682-7209 or visit WEBSITE | | | LOVE MAKES A HOME: THE LIFE OF REBECCA BOONE Featuring the fiddling of Bruce Green and the acting of Terra Currie-Feather. Thursday, August 2, 6pm at The Orchard at Altapass. | | | HAPPENING AT HOMEPLACE BEER COMPANY 7/24 @ 7:00: Original Music by Daniel Cooper 7/26 @ 5:30 pm Remote Worker Meetup Hours: Mon-Thurs 4-9pm; Fri 2-11pm; Sat 2-10pm; Sun 2-7 pm. Located at 6 South Main, Burnsville. WEBSITE | | | RESCUE DOG CAFE 7/27 - Open Mic 6-8pm 7/28 - Music for Kids 10am HOURS: Mon, Tues, Thurs, and Fri 6:30 – 11:30 am; Open Mic Fri Night 4-8 pm; Sat & Sun 7:30 am – 5:00 pm. Located at 240 East Main Street, Burnsville. | | | OOAK ART GALLERY & MAPLES OOAK: Fine, Folk, Funky Local Art!! Mon - Sat 10am – 5:30pm; Sun 12:00 (Noon) – 5pm MAPLES: The Sweet Spot Next Door serving fine coffee, tea and bakery items. Mon-Fri 8am – 4pm, Sat. 9am – 3pm ENTERTAINMENT AT OOAK ART GALLERY & MAPLES: Thursday 8/26: “Open Mic with David Wiseman” starts at 7:00 pm Micaville Music Jam at 10:00 am every Saturday | | | HAWTREE'S PUB AT MT. MITCHELL GOLF COURSE Our regular dinner hours are Tues - Thurs 5pm - 9pm, Fri & Sat 2pm - 10pm, Sun Closed. SPECIALS OF THE WEEK: Wed & Thurs: Pizza & Wing Night Fri & Sat: Prime Rib Call 675-4911 for reservations. | | | BARE DARK SKY OBSERVATORY COMMUNITY VIEWING NIGHTS EARLY MORNING DATE Wednesday July 25th at 4:30am NIGHT DATE August 3rd at 9:30 pm Reserve your tickets HERE | | | FRIDAY GLASS GUIDED TOURS Experience art glass in Toe River Valley’s renowned artist studios. You’ll visit two studios on each tour (morning or afternoon), get to meet two to three artists, learn about their work and their processes, watch glass blowing demonstrations, and have a one-on-one opportunity to view and/or purchase work directly from the artist. This is a rare chance to explore the magical world of glass with a guide who knows the area, the people, their medium. Robin Warden, curator of “Sphere of Influence” and the memorable “History of Glass in the Mountains” (2012) will be your guide. A former researcher, she currently conducts tours at the Penland School of Crafts and is a long time Yancey County resident and well-known in this community as an arts resource. Half day tours: $35; Full day tours: $65 Tours include transportation, guide and two studio visits. Participants may bring their own lunch or order take-out sandwiches upon arrival. Afternoon tour participants may order lunch in advance, and arrive early to enjoy lunch and conversation with the morning participants on the back porch of the Toe River Arts facility. Beverages and water will be provided during the tour and lunch. Reservations and payment are due in advance, 24 hours before each scheduled tour. Tour Space is Limited. Call 828.682.7215 to reserve a seat. | | | THRIFTY ADVENTURES WATERFALL RAPPELLING WNC Aug. 5, Sept. 2, & Oct. 7 Most people only get to experience waterfalls from either above, below or from afar. Thrifty Adventures brings you the chance to experience a waterfall from within. During this trip you will rappel Big Bradley Falls located about 30 minutes south of Asheville in beautiful Saluda NC. This 180-foot waterfall rappel offers an exhilarating rappelling experience for adventurers of all skill levels. Before rappelling Big Bradley Falls, all participants will undergo a short rappelling instruction session with our AMGA/PCGI (American Mountain Guides Association/Professional Climbing Guides Institute) certified guides (approximately 2 hours). During this time participants, will review the basics of setting up a rappel, getting in and out of the system, rappelling techniques and body positioning. | | | The Yancey County Farmers' Market is open every Saturday through October from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm just off the Town Square. Seasonal produce, meats, cheeses, dairy, crafts and entertainment. Check our WEBSITE or visit our Facebook page Here | | | Blossman Gas of Burnsville Grill Demo Days this Friday! July 27 from 11am to 3pm In addition to learning about great grill brands, there will be $5 Grill Cylinder Fills, $50 off all grills, and 10% off all grill accessories and outdoor living items. Blossman Gas in Burnsville 2138 West HWY 19E Burnsville, NC (828) 682-2118 | | | It’s that time again, time for Fact or Crap on Thursday, July 26th starting around 5:30. It’s that crazy trivia game, where I read the questions and you decided if it is Fact or Crap! Always new and different questions, from the weird and wacky to the truly bizarre! Plan to join us! On Friday, July 27 from 4-7 pm, MY Neighbors will be hosting a wine tasting at Burnsville Wine. My Neighbors is a community volunteer group who offers services and programs for elders so they can remain in their homes and stay connected, empowered and engaged. For the tasting, we are featuring a Viognier, Sauvignon Blanc, Moscato Di Asti, Sparkling, Zinfandel and a Red Blend, from Johnson Brothers Distributing. Tim will be here to pour. Plan to stop by and visit with the folks in this organization. The balloons will be flying! Looking for a place to have a small gathering, Burnsville Wine is that place. Whether it’s a birthday party, shower, retirement or girls day/night out, we can accommodate your group. There is room inside, and there is an awesome deck in the back for you to have a glass of wine or brew. The deck is open anytime the shop is open. We are located at 525 West Main, across from TD Bank. There is ample parking behind the shop or the bank parking lot. Like and share us on Facebook, check our WEBSITE call 682-3456 or email joyce@burnsvillewine.com for more information. | | | Green Mountain Farm Announces Home Sites, Cabin, Vacation Home Offerings Exclusive Mountain Wellness Community Kicks Off Initial Offerings Green Mountain, NC – July 19, 2018 – Today, Green Mountain Farm announced immediate availability of home sites within its planned mountain wellness community, enabling those looking for a genuine mountain lifestyle to take advantage of the exclusive community’s offerings. In addition to phase one home site sales, the firm is offering for immediate sale the following residences. 1. Creekside Cabin – This hand-hewn, antique cabin dates back to the 1860’s. It was dismantled and carefully moved to its present location within the Green Mountain Farm community. This beautiful cabin has all the modern amenities you could desire yet authentic provenance from days gone by. 2. Pinegrove Cottage – With vaulted ceilings and natural wood construction throughout, this cottage is a true mountain getaway within the Green Mountain Farmstead Village. 3. Founder’s Residence – This beautiful luxury estate home offers stone and natural wood construction, 5 bedrooms, 4.5 baths with 5,030 air conditioned SF, and a total area of 6,989 SF. “Our planned community has been uniquely crafted to provide a brilliant, delightful and memorable escape from the stressors of modern life,” said Ben Philips, Co-Founder of Green Mountain Farm. Wellness Community’s Positive Impact Green Mountain Farm’s cabin rental clientele have been benefiting from the special restorative environment created there for years. “Green Mountain Farm is the real hidden gem inside North Carolina’s gem country,” said Kathyrn C, a cabin rental guest. “It's a bit off the beaten path, but spectacular views, tons of privacy, and a fridge stocked with fresh veggies from the owners' garden and eggs straight from their coop made our stay well worth the few hairpin turns required to get there. Each of the property's rentals is unique and beautifully decorated with antiques and local pottery. Our hosts were gracious and attentive to our needs, while giving us plenty of privacy. The very best thing about Green Mountain Farm, however, is the opportunity to soak in its nature. The place is magical!!” Founded in 2007, Green Mountain Farm is located in Yancey County in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North Carolina For more information, press only: Ben Philips 904.716.3116 Email: bjphilips3@gmail.com For more information on Green Mountain Farm: www.GreenMountainFarm.org | | | PARKWAY PLAYHOUSE PRESENTS GODSPELL Godspell, is a musical that will begin showing at Parkway Playhouse on July 28 and run until August 11. Directed by Dwight Chiles, Parkway Playhouse’s production features Allen Law, Briar Boggs, Maximillian Koger, Hunter Taylor, Zacary Landolt, Martine Rose, Candice Dickinson, Christine Caldemeyer, Sam Lebrocq, and Heather Bronson. Performances are on Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm and Sundays at 3pm through August 11th. A small group of people help Jesus Christ tell different parables by using a wide variety of games, storytelling techniques and a hefty dose of comic timing. An eclectic blend of songs, ranging in style from pop to vaudeville, is employed as the story of Jesus' life dances across the stage. Dissolving hauntingly into the Last Supper and the Crucifixion, Jesus' messages of kindness, tolerance and love come vibrantly to life. Following the performance on opening night, July 28th, a complementary Opening Night Reception for the cast and audience will be held. And on Sundays, July 29th and August 5th, the cast will sit for post show discussions. Audience members can ask questions about everything from costumes to scenic design, acting and their individual roles in the production. SHOWTIMES: Saturday, July 28th at 7:30 pm Sunday, July 29th at 3:00 pm The Parkway Playhouse is located at 202 Green Mountain Drive in Burnsville. Tickets are available on the Parkway Playhouse website and at the Parkway playhouse Box Office (828-682-4285), which is open from 1-5pm Thursday through Saturday and one hour before show time. WEBSITE | | | CRAIG FRANZ EXHIBITS IN THE BURNSVILLE TOE RIVER ARTS GALLERY Frederick ‘Craig’ Franz turns the Burnsville Toe River Arts Gallery into a lush mountain landscape that blooms August 4 through September 8. As you move from painting to painting, you’ll almost smell the mountain air and feel the gentle breeze on your face. And you’ll understand how meandering the paths of Grandfather Mountain and trails of the Pisgah National Forest during all four of the seasons inspire Franz’s brush. “I enjoy finding a beautiful composition in the commonplace as well as the extraordinary landscapes that surround us in the High Country.” Franz has painted for decades but only began exhibiting his work about ten years ago. Before then, he had a career as a dental technician creating porcelain and gold restorations. He studied drawing and painting in college, but didn’t choose to pursue art until into his 50's. “An admiration for impressionism, especially the continued development of 20th century American impressionists, helped guide my path.” Now painting—both plein air and in the studio—consumes his time in between hikes in the high country. Franz’s exhibit will showcase his lush oil and subtle pastels that depict the bucolic landscapes of western North Carolina. "Capturing on canvas the mood and atmosphere from a landscape setting is a lifelong pursuit and challenge. The technical aspects of composition and color theory add to this endeavor. But when a painting is successful, there is a satisfaction that drives myself and other painters to have such excitement and passion for what we do." Please come and witness his successes. GALLERY NEWS: BURNSVILLE GALLERY: Return to the Land of My Ancestors SPRUCE PINE GALLERY: History of Glass For more information visit us at 102 West Main Street, Burnsville, call 682-7215. WEBSITE | | | td align="center" valign="top"> 
| | SAFE, EFFECTIVE ALTERNATIVE TO VACCINATION! Learn about an alternative to vaccines that is gentle, safe & effective for preventing Measles, Mumps, Tetanus, Whooping cough, etc. Join us at our free 40 minute workshop at Cruz Life Center on Thursday, July 26 at 6:15 pm. Presented by Ursula Dobelmann CCH certified Homeopath & Homeoprophylaxis Supervisor with Free & Healthy Children International. To reserve your seat call us at 682-6157 or visit our WEBSITE. Healthy snacks will be served. | | | HELPING HANDS ACCEPTING DONATIONS Now's the time to do your spring/summer cleaning. Helping Hands of Yancey County is currently accepting gently-used items such as household goods, garden accessories, furniture (no baby cribs), children's clothing, electronics (no tv's except flat screens accepted), linens, toys, sports and medical equipment, and holiday items. Any and all are appreciated. Tax-deductible donations may be made every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday 9am to 4pm at their location at 621 Micaville Loop. Proceeds benefit local charities. | | | YANCEY COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER Adopt-A-Pet Sweet Mary!!!! She is not contrary. In fact, she is sugar and spice and everything nice. It's east to fall in love with Mary, all you have to do is meet her. Yancey County Humane Society, 962 Cane River School Road, Burnsville, NC - Phone 682-9510. Website | | | AREA MEETINGS OF INTEREST | | | ORGANIZATION / DATE / TIME / LOCATION Yancey County Commission 8/13 @ 6:00 pm Yancey County Courthouse Toe River Model Railroaders Wednesday @ 2:00 pm Spruce Pine Library Al-Anon Monday @ 7:30 pm 1st Presbyterian Church | | | MISC COMMUNITY INFORMATION - What's up at the Senior Center!!! Free classes for crochet and knitting and learn to play cribbage on Tuesday. Call Jean 828-467-6054 for more information.
| | | Would you like us to forward your business items of interest to other Chamber members? Submit your items weekly via email no later than 8am each Tuesday for inclusion each Tuesday. Email to ginger@yanceychamber.com. Chamber Office Telephone 682-7413. WEBSITE | | | | | | |
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