Burnsville, NC News & Events October 1, 2019

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OCTOBER 1, 2019 The Holiday season is approaching, and we are planning our December events. We need your help to make it happen. As in the past, the success of our events has largely been due to the contributions of our sponsors who have helped by their financial support to these events. Last year the money you contributed went to Santa Claus Night at the Burnsville Town Center and the Burnsville Christmas Parade. Your donations help with the rental of Burnsville Town Center, treat bags, cookies and hot chocolate, pictures with Santa, and fun activities for the children. It will also help keep the Burnsville Christmas Parade a no cost event and to have WTOE broadcast the parade. In past years we had up to 300 children at Santa Claus Night and we would like to continue with this tradition.  As a sponsor, your organization is sure to receive exposure from media campaigns and all promotions from the events. You will also gain exposure from the audience attending Santa Claus night and the Burnsville Christmas Parade.  We have several sponsor levels.  Please contact Jaime here at the Chamber (682-7413) for more details on how you can help. "I'm proud to pay taxes in the United States; the only thing is, I could be just as proud for half the money." ~ Arthur Godfrey THIS DAY IN HISTORY - 1890 - Congress creates Weather Bureau (and we haven't had a correct weather forecast since). And now for the news..... Visit our Website NEW / RENEWING MEMBERS Thanks for your continued membership:   McIntosh Lane Cottage Allen Benowitz Page Pottery Rose Crawmer Pat & Janet Hepburn Rohr Builders TRACTOR Food & Farms Kathleen Turczyn Crazy Daisy (Family Violence Coalition) Yancey County Literacy Council Hospice of the Blue Ridge AREA EVENTS / ATTRACTIONS DINING / ENTERTAINMENT LOCATED AT MILE 328.3 ON THE BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY Call us at 828-765-9531         Wednesday, 10/2 @ 1:45 Music Jam Thursday, 10/3 @ 1:45 Homegrown Thursday, 10/3 @ 6pm Terry Hammond - History of Country Music Friday, 10/4 @ 1:45 Terry McKinney & Tom Sparks Saturday, 10/5 @ 12pm Cole Mountain Cloggers Saturday, 10/5 @ 1pm Dollar Brothers Saturday, 10/5 @ 3:00 Tom Sparks Sunday, 10/6 @ 1:00 Slight Departure Sunday, 10/6 @ 3:00 Tru Blu   Hayrides and Dance Demos every Saturday & Sunday For more information visit 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. Thrifty Adventures is opened year-round with 21 adventures to choose from: white-water and flat-water kayaking or rafting trips start in April with river tubing and waterfall rappelling starting in May. We have wetsuits and youth boats. Rock Climbing takes place year round, in winter we offer Mountaineering Courses and Ice Climbing. We also offer youth and Veteran programs. We have discounts for First Responders, Teachers, Veterans and Healthcare Professionals. An additional tidbit...Thrifty Adventures has a local’s discount for folks with Mitchell, McDowell or Yancey addresses. Discounts are good on everything except Lazy Day Tubing.   This year we opened a new outpost by the Toe River. We have a $15 Tube option where folks get a one-way shuttle to the Red Hill Swim Hole then a two-hour float (depending on water levels) back to our Outpost. The take out offers an opportunity to check out the Suspension Bridge with a short walk back to the Outpost. We are offering several new river trips along with Tote and Float Boat options (ie boat rentals). We now offer guided plant hikes followed by food tastings at the new Farm. These events feature locally sourced foods to support local farming and businesses!!!   Give us a call at 828-260-4505 or see our 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. BURNSVILLE HISTORY & HUMOR WALKING TOUR   Our charming little town with the big personality now has its own entertaining guided walking tour of the downtown area. History & Humor Walking Tour is steeped in the memories and amusing stories of old-timers born and raised here, the descendants of the hardy souls who settled the area back in the 1700 and 1800s. Tours are offered, weather permitting, Wed. and Fri. at 11 am and Sun. at 1. For reservations, or to book your own tour, email burnsvilletourco@gmail.com or call 828-208-0287. UPCOMING EVENTS!!!!!!   10/4            Dig In! Empty Bowls Dinner  4:30 pm 10/11          Parkway Playhouse Gala 6:30 pm 10/12          Burnsville Vintage Market 9am – 2pm 10/12          Family Violence Coalition Concert 7pm 10/17          TRACTOR Annual Membership Meeting 6pm 10/26-27     Burnsville Women’s Show 10/31          Halloween Party  3-7pm   6 South Main Street, Burnsville. Call 682-7209 or visit WEBSITE HAPPENING AT HOMEPLACE BEER Tues. 10/1 @ 7pm: Music by Will Easter Thurs. 10/3 @ 6pm: Mayland Blakc Jar Honey Contest Sun. 10/6 @ 2pm Ales & Tales Book Club Hours: Mon-Thurs 4-9pm; Fri 2-11pm; Sat 2-10pm; Sun 2-7 pm.  Located at 6 South Main, Burnsville. WEBSITE LAURA'S PIZZA & TRATTORIA   This week's entertainment at Laura's: Fri. - Jared McQueen & Darby Anne Walker @ 7pm Sat. Comedy Show w/ Jim Steed @ 8:15pm 114 East Main Street, Burnsville, NC. Call 682-5551 or see on FACEBOOK. 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 10/3: “Lucinda Gail Maynard” starts at 7:00 pm Micaville Music Jam at 10:00 am every Saturday BUSINESS BUILDERS BREAKFAST   Is Your Business Ready for the Holiday Sales Season? Business Builders Breakfast   October is prime time to make preparations for seasonal sales. At this final breakfast workshop of 2019, we will discuss free resources available for Small Business Saturday, roll out of a customized shop local campaign,and marketing strategies for local businesses that will appeal to buying customers. We will also make plans to shoot short promotional videos for Burnsville area local businesses.   TIME: 9:00-9:30 a.m. DATE: Tuesday,10/8 LOCATION: Burnsville Town Center   REGISTER HERE 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: Pizza Night Thurs: Comfort Food Night Fri & Sat: Prime Rib Call 675-4911 for reservations. Bare Dark Sky Observatory Community Viewing Nights   Join us for an evening of stargazing as you've never seen before! You will have the opportunity to view the moon, planets and stars through our 34" diameter Sam Scope, as well as our smaller planetary telescope. With the assistance of our Observatory Manager, you will spend 2 hours viewing and learning about the dark skies.    October Community Dates   10/4 @ 8:15 pm 10/5 @ 8:15 pm 10/18 @ 7:45 pm 10/19 @ 7:45 pm 10/25 @ 7:45 pm 10/26 @ 7:45 pm   Reserve your tickets HERE SHOPPING 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 THE ARTS PARKWAY PLAYHOUSE NOW SHOWING: Dark of the Moon   This perennial favorite is based on the haunting folk ballad of "Barbara Allen." Set in the Smoky Mountains, it recounts the story of John, a strange "witch boy" who upon first beholding the beautiful Barbara Allen immediately falls in love. He is given human form to woo and marry her on the condition that she remain true to him.     SHOWTIMES: October 4 - 7:30pm October 5 - 7:30pm   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 TOE RIVER CRAFTS   Stop by Toe River Crafts on Friday, October 4th, to meet Dagmar Haubold. She creates unique felted sculptures, purses, hats, and more. The shop is open 10am to 5pm and is located 7 miles south of Micaville on Hwy 80S. CRAFTY THINGS TO DO MOUNTAIN PIECEMAKERS QUILT GUILD   The Mountain Piecemakers Quilt Guild will meet Tuesday, October 8 at 6:30 pm at the Burnsville Town Center for their monthly meeting and presentations. Speaker willbe Julie Bagamary with a presentation, Challenging Progressions and Growing Skills and Confidence in Various Ways. Refreshments prior to meeting start at 6pm.   For more information call 828-691-0449. MISCELLANEOUS YANCEY COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER   Yancey Humane Society Animal Shelter Rabies Clinic on Saturday, October 12th from 9am to 3pm. Vaccination cost $10 per pet. Yancey County Humane Society, 962 Cane River School Road, Burnsville, NC - Phone 682-9510. Website EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES Mayland Community College     Introduction to Blacksmithing                  10/12/19 This class is for beginners interested in learning fundamental traditional blacksmithing techniques.   Walk the Line: Sport Slacklining               10/12/19 This new sport will help to increase your balance and focus while providing fun exercise in the great outdoors. Jason Wilson, an experienced slackliner/highliner will help you decide what gear you need, how to rig a slackline, the skills you need to master first, and tips and tricks of the sport.   Production Forging        10/18/19 Learn to make small items by the dozen. Develop the mindset and acquire tips to help you learn how to make good money in the blacksmith shop. Topics will also include how to get it all sold.   NC Concealed Carry Handgun Legal Update        10/22/19 The NC Concealed Carry Handgun Legal Update course is designed for those who currently possess a valid NC Concealed Carry Handgun Permit (NC CCH) but would like to obtain the current legal updates and changes that have occurred since their original class of instruction.   Visit www.mayland.edu or call 828-766-1295 to preregister or for more information. AREA MEETINGS OF INTEREST ORGANIZATION / DATE / TIME /   LOCATION Burnsville Town Council 10/3 @ 6:00 pm Town Hall Yancey County Commission 10/14 @ 6:00 pm Yancey County Courthouse Burnsville Rotary Club Thursday @ Noon Rescue Dog Cafe Toe River Model Railroaders Wednesday @ 2:00 pm Spruce Pine Library Al-Anon Monday @ 7:30 pm 1st Presbyterian Church MISC COMMUNITY INFORMATION   For nearly three decades Messiah of the Mountains Lutheran Church has celebrated Oktoberfest by offering authentic German Food and baked goods. This year's event is on Friday, October 4. The meal will be served from 11am until 7pm. The cost of the meal will be $10 for adults and $5 for children. Takeout orders are available. Call 675-4291. 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 STAY CONNECTED  ‌  ‌  ‌

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