July 6, 2012. The Blowing Rock Chamber of Commerce wants to make sure your calendar is chock-full. Here’s an extensive list of things to do: from business seminars at the Watauga Library to Art in the Park, an outdoor fireworks concert, featuring Creedence Clearwater Revisited and Lee Brice at the Kidd Brewer Stadium, and the Ensemble Stages’ production of The Complete History of America… (Abridged). Get out your schedule – it’s a busy month.
Get a free website for your business! – July 18
As part of the NC Get Your Business Online initiative, Google is conducting a seminar on July 18 at the Blowing Rock Firehouse for businesses without a web presence. You will receive a Free easy-to-build website, Free customized domain name, Free web hosting for one year and Free online tools and training. After the first year, the website costs $4.99/month and the domain is $2/month. Both services can be cancelled at any time. The seminar will be from 9 a.m. until noon. Contact Terri Bailey at 828-295-7851 if you would like to attend.
Symphony Patron Tents – July 27
Tents are available on either side section (no center section tents available) at Symphony by the Lake at Chetola Friday, July 27. Prices start at $700 for Chamber members and include 13 tickets. Please contact Billie Rogers at 828-295-7851 for details.
Farmer’s Market at Park Avenue, Thursdays thru October 18, 4 to 6 p.m.
Grand Opening of River & Earth Adventures
Courtyard at the Martin House
July 13, 12:30 p.m.
Sunset Stroll on Sunset Drive
Downtown Blowing Rock
July 13, 5:30–8:00pm
Art in the Park
American Legion Grounds
July 14, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Concert in the Park
Zephyr Lightning Bolts
Memorial Park
July 15, 4 to 5:30pm
Google Seminar
Firehouse
July 18, 9 a.m.–12 p.m.
Grand Opening
Produce and Provisions
321 Bypass
July 19, 12 p.m.
Symphony By The Lake
Chetola Resort
July 27, 7 p.m., Gates Open at 5:30 p.m.
Chamber Meetings:
Events Committee
Chamber board room
Monday, July 9 at 9:30 p.m.
Wine Festival Committee
Chamber board room
Wednesday, July 11, 9:30 p.m.
Art in the Park 50th Anniversary Planning Committee
Chamber Board Room
Monday, July 16, 3 p.m.
Membership Committee
Chamber board room
Wednesday, July 18, 4 p.m.
The Economic Development Committee
Chamber board room
Wednesday, July 25 at 4 p.m.
Executive Board
Chamber board room
Tuesday, July 24, 3:30 p.m.
Business Support
Gideon Ridge
Thursday, July 26, 9 a.m.
Member & Area News
The Complete History of America (Abridged)
Ensemble Stage, Blowing Rock School Auditorium
Opens Saturday, July 7 at 7:30 p.m.
Tickets: $17 Adult, $15 Student/Senior, $10 Kids 15 & under (not recommended for kids under 12)
828-414-1844
Outdoor Fireworks Concert
Creedence Clearwater Revisited with special guest Lee Brice
Kidd Brewer Stadium, Appalachian State University
July 7, 2012, 7:30 p.m. (Gates open at 6 p.m.)
“Artist in Residence” Program Featuring Bob Meier & Doe Ridge Pottery
Edgewood Cottage
July 5 through July 10
“Proven Steps to Grow Your Business” Free Seminar
Offered By CCCTI Small Business Center
Watauga Library
July 9, 4 to 5 p.m.
Wine & Chocolate Pairing
Christopher’s Wine & Cheese
July 11, 6 p.m., 828-414-9111
Yummy wines with Brixx Chocolates! $20, call for reservations.
The 54th Annual Tour of Homes
sponsored by St. Mary of the Hills Episcopal Parish in Blowing Rock
Friday, July 27 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Live Music at the Green Park Inn
Every Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 6 p.m.
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