| CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OCTOBER 8, 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 WKYK 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. | | | "The fact that an opinion has been widely held is no evidence whatever that it is not utterly absurd." ~ Bertrand Russell | | | THIS DAY IN HISTORY - 876 - Battle at Andernach: Louis the Young beats Charles the Bald (Somehow I think this little dispute may have been personal and just caused by a lot of name calling and the two guys should have just slugged it out!!) | | | And now for the news..... | | | Thanks for your continued membership: Ray's Old Store "Upholstery" Bantam Chef Blue Ridge Fitness & Rehab Center | | | AREA EVENTS / ATTRACTIONS DINING / ENTERTAINMENT | | | LOCATED AT MILE 328.3 ON THE BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY Call us at 828-765-9531 Wednesday, 10/9 @ 1:45 Music Jam Thursday, 10/10 @ 1:45 Jack Vaughn Friday, 10/11 @ 1:45 Debbie Young Saturday, 10/12 @ 1:00 Jonah Riddle Saturday, 10/12 @ 3:00 Crossfire Sunday, 10/13 @ 1:00 Harlan County Grass Sunday, 10/13 @ 3:00 Typical Mountain Boys Hayrides and Dance Demos every Saturday & Sunday For more information visit WEBSITE | | | High Peaks Leads Douglas Falls Stroll Oct. 12 Join the NC High Peaks Trail Association on Saturday, Oct. 12 for a stroll to picturesque Douglas Falls and a visit to an historic fully restored fire tower in Dillingham. The stroll of 1.5 miles is rated as easy, although the footing can be uneven and hiking poles may be advisable. There should be early fall color, and the falls is one of the area’s most scenic. Following the stroll, the group will proceed to nearby Dillingham, which will be celebrating Heritage Day at the Big Ivy Historical Park. The group will visit the restored fire tower, which has been outfitted with all the equipment that fire watchers used. Strollers should assemble at the Rose’s parking lot at 9:00 a.m. Transportation will be provided in a Yancey County van for a donation of $5, reservations required by the evening of Thursday, Oct. 10. Dogs are not allowed on the vans so if you want to bring your leashed pet you must provide your own transportation. Bring lunch, water, snacks, a jacket and perhaps rain gear. Please contact hike leader Carolyn Raichle at (407) 619-6136 to make your reservations or if you need more information. As always, check the High Peaks Facebook page or website, www.nchighpeaks.org, for last-minute changes due to the weather. Check our WEBSITE or our Facebook Link for more information. | | | 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. | | | PAPPY'S GUNSMITHIN' & OUTDOOR LIVING DUTCH OVEN GATHERING Saturday, October 12 from 1pm to 5pm Toe River Campground We will get together at the picnic area at the campground and cook in our Dutch ovens and then we have a big potluck. You have time to visit while you cook and can share cooking methods and recipes. If you've never cooked in a DO before most folks will help you get started. If you don't have an oven I have a few extra. For more information call 828-335-4831. | | | 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. | | | 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. | | | BURNSVILLE LITTLE THEATRE The Classic Movie Club has chosen the 1935 swashbuckling pirate movie Captain Blood for screening on Monday, Oct. 14, at 7pm at the Yancey Theatre. This spectacular Michael Curitz directed film has the distinction of launching he film careers of both Errol Flynn, Olivia de Havilland and the 1930s cycle of pirate movies. The cast also includes Basil Rathbone, Lionel Atwell and Guy Kibbee. Also on the bill is chapter #9 of the 1952 Commando Cody serial Radar Men from The Moon. There are no tickets sales, but your donations are appreciated. | | | UPCOMING EVENTS!!!!!! 10/11 Parkway Playhouse Chocolate Sensation 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. 10/8 @ 7pm: Music by Billy Litz Wed. 10/9 @ 4pm: Blue Ridge RD&C Fundraiser Sun. 10/13 @ 2pm: Joboz Art Show Hours: Mon-Thurs 4-9pm; Fri 2-11pm; Sat 2-10pm; Sun 2-7 pm. Located at 6 South Main, Burnsville. WEBSITE | | | BURNSVILLE VINTAGE MARKET THIS SATURDAY AT TOWN CENTER Shop an amazing selection of retail items, antiques and crafts. Free Admission, located at the Burnsville Town Center on Saturday, October 12 from 9am-2pm. | | | LAURA'S PIZZA & TRATTORIA This week's entertainment at Laura's: Fri. 10/11 - Double Island Boys @ 7pm 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 10/10: “Broke Holler” 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: 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 10/18 @ 7:45 pm 10/19 @ 7:45 pm 10/25 @ 7:45 pm 10/26 @ 7:45 pm Reserve your tickets HERE | | | 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 | | | MOUNTAIN PIECEMAKERS QUILT GUILD The Mountain Piecemakers Quilt Guild will meet Tuesday, October 8th at 6:30 pm at the Burnsville Town Center for their monthly meeting and presentations. The speaker will be Julie Bagamary. Refreshments prior to meeting start at 6pm. For more information call 828-691-0449. | | | FORTNER INSURANCE AGENCY Remember our giveaway for the month of October. Don’t forget to enter your name for a chance to win this awesome prize. | | | AREA MEETINGS OF INTEREST | | | ORGANIZATION / DATE / TIME / LOCATION 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 Yancey Literacy Council has volunteers ready to help adults and children with reading. If you need help or know of someone who dies, call 678-9646 or 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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