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Chamber Updates
Be sure to check out the new Farmville Area Chamber Website! If you would like your Login and Password information, contact Tory.
2010-2011 Annual Report is available for viewing on the Chamber website.
Please bring us your BROCHURES. Thank you to those members who have brought us brochures. They have been put to good use.
Webdate Deadline
Deadline - Wednesday at 3 pm
Broadcast - Thursday morning
Weekly Webdate Sponsorships $45/month (or $500 per year - a savings of $45) to reach over 200 potential customers each week.
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http://twitter.com/FarmvilleAreaCh
Chamber Contact Information:
Phone: 434-392-3939
Fax: 434-392-3818
tory@farmvilleareachamber.org
www.farmvilleareachamber.org
  
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| New Arrivals! | |
Beauty Martis pleased to announce that
New Dansko sandals have arrived, AND they are all 40% off.
Two styles & 3 colors
to choose from.
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| Open House | | |
New Member
Mainly Clay
invites you to an
Open House
Tuesday, June 19
3 to 7 p.m.
Come pop in and look around--we think you'll be impressed.
Supplies 25-50% OFF
during the Open House.
Also a Sales Rep from Amaco is coming to do a workshop! Call for details.
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Grand Re-opening & Ribbon Cutting
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invites you to celebrate their
Grand Re-Opening
& Ribbon Cutting
Friday, June 21
10am
3991 W. Third Street, Farmville
at Dowdy's Corner
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| Calling All Princesses! | | |
Calling all Princesses, ages 4-6! Five Pointes Dance Center has a few spots left in our Princess Camp for ages 4-6. The Camp will run on June 25-28, from 4 - 5:30 pm each day. The camp fee is $50; registration deadline is June 18th. For more information, please call the studio aat 434-392-6754, or visit our website at www.fivepointes.net. Bring your tiaras and princess skirts and come dance with us!
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High Bridge Opening
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The Virginia Dept. of Conservation & Recreation invites the public to join local, state and federal officials as we celebrate the Grand-Opening of High Bridge on Tuesday, June 26th at 10a. This magnificent and historic, nearly half-mile long, bridge is the centerpiece of the 31-mile High Bridge Trail State Park.
After a brief ceremony and ribbon cutting, plan to spend some time on the bridge and trail. Refreshments will be provided. Learn more about the bridge and other local attractions while listening to the bluegrass sounds of local band High Bridge. The U. S. Postal Service will be on hand with a special High Bridge commemorative stamp cancellation.
This is an outdoor activity so dress casually and wear comfortable shoes.
Guests are encouraged to use the special shuttle service at the parking area to and from the ceremony site. Shuttle buses will begin running at 9a and the final shuttle before the ceremony will leave the parking area at 9:45a. Shuttles will resume after the ceremony at approximately 11:30a and ending at 1p.
All other access lots will be available for those walking or bicycling to the bridge. Carpooling is encouraged.
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| Member News |
June 14, 2012
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Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting
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Open House/Ribbon Cutting
Thursday, June 14 (TODAY)
3pm
The Adventure Park
at Sandy River Retreat
147 MONROE CHURCH RD · RICE, VIRGINIA 23966
(434)392-7246
www.theoutdooradventurepark.com
Open to people that have helped us make this dream a reality,
and welcome people to have a quick try of one of the courses
to get a feel for what its like.
We cannot accommodate too many people,
but not everyone will want to get up in the trees.
The Adventure Park at Sandy River Retreat
We proudly announce that Sandy River Outdoor Adventure, LLC is opening "The Adventure Park at Sandy River Retreat" on June 15th 2012. The park is located near the Sandy River Reservoir in Prince Edward County, Virginia. This tree-top adventure park is the largest and the first of it's kind in the state of Virginia. Participants independently traverse obstacles suspended between trees. There are 47 obstacles including 11 zip lines, separated into four different courses/trails, similar to those found on a ski mountain. Yellow, the easiest is less than 12 feet off the ground and is suitable for ages 7-9; green is up to 20 feet off the ground and is suitable for ages 10 and up; blue is up to 28 feet off the ground and finally black diamond, 36 feet off the ground and is suitable for ages 15 and up, and has complicated obstacles that require extra courage and stamina. Each trail consists of elements like rope bridges, logs, cargo nets, swings, ladders, and zip lines. The arrangement of these encourages many basic forms of movement such as climbing, hand over hand, balancing, holding, slipping, sliding, crawling, and zipping! Typically ropes courses are used for team building activities and for personal development challenges while one enjoys the outdoors. Sandy River Outdoor Adventure Park combines these concepts in a forest setting, taking advantage of the shade and beauty of the trees and surrounding nature. Safety is of the highest priority; trained staff provide fitted harnesses and an instruction session before participants start the course. Participants are provided with a new state-of-the-art, safe permanent belay system that attaches to a life-line with two carabiners that cannot be simultaneously opened; this eliminates the ability to completely unlock from the life-line. Participants can act individually, try and fail and try again, overcome their fears and build self confidence, all with little to no risk, with this safe smart belay (SSB) system. This outdoor recreation facility offers a great outdoor activity with physical and mental challenges to "learn through play". The Adventure Park is located next to Sandy River Retreat, Log Cabin Farm Stay. The park is surrounded by a walking trail, for use by participants and guests at Sandy River Retreat. Beverages and light snacks are available for purchase at the registration area, and there are picnic tables and benches throughout the park. The adventure park is open 7 days a week from 8:30am -5:00pm during the summer(June 20-Sept 22), and weekends and holidays during spring and fall. The park also offers packages for churches, clubs, team building groups and birthday parties. Participants will have 3 hours to use the courses. Advanced online reservations are recommended as space is limited. We look forward to seeing you out in the trees. |
| U.S Cellular Free Workshop | | Smartphone sales will exceed 1 billion devices by 2016, according to IMS Research. For wireless customers looking to make the switch to a smartphone or tablet or simply upgrade their device, U.S. Cellular will offer a free Device Workshop on Saturday, June 16 from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the store located at 227 Sunchase Blvd., Farmville, VA 23901. U.S. Cellular associates will help attendees get the most out of the features on their Android-powered, Windows Phone and BlackBerry devices. The workshop is open to everyone. Please call (434) 315-8722 to RSVP. "Smartphones continue to be our go-to, all-in-one gadget," said Dana Dorcas, director of sales for U.S. Cellular in the Mid-Atlantic. "Android-powered devices have access to nearly half a million apps along with digital movies, books and music. Customers who switch to U.S. Cellular join the only points-based rewards program in wireless and receive points that can be used towards faster phone upgrades, free phones, ringtones and accessories." Android-powered devices enable customers to transform a smartphone to a device that meets their exact needs. "We believe that each customer deserves the best wireless experience, so our associates are here to help you get the most out of your device," Dorcas said. About U.S. Cellular U.S. Cellular rewards its customers with unmatched benefits and industry-leading innovations designed to elevate the customer experience. The Chicago-based carrier has a strong line-up of cutting-edge devices that are all backed by its high-speed nationwide network that has the highest call quality of any national carrier. Currently, 25 percent of customers have access to 4G LTE speeds and 54 percent will have access by the end of 2012. U.S. Cellular was named a J.D. Power and Associates Customer Service Champion in 2012 for the second year in a row. To learn more about U.S. Cellular, visit one of its retail stores or uscellular.com. To get the latest news, promos and videos, connect with U.S. Cellular on Facebook.com/uscellular, Twitter.com/uscellular and YouTube.com/uscellularcorp.
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Upcoming Programs at Twin Lakes State Park
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Join us at Twin Lakes State Park this Memorial Day Weekend for the following fun-filled programs!!
Friday, June 16, 2012
2 pm - Guided Beaver Hike:
Come on out for a guided hike around one of the trails here at Twin Lakes State Park, you never know what you will see.
2 pm - Crafty Campers:
Get crafty at the Nature Nook where we'll learn a few great facts about nature and make a neat, featured craft you can take home. What will it be today?? Stop in and find out. We've got the glitter and the glue, all we're missing is YOU!! Fee: $2 per person; $6 per family.
6 pm - Family Game Night:
Bring the whole family for our Family Game Night. Enjoy board games, card games, puzzles and more.
8 pm - Make New Friends Campfire:
What's a park ranger's favorite snack? You guessed it, S'MORES!!!! Come make some new friends at the park, sing some songs, hear a few great stories and enjoy some yummy s'mores.
Saturday, June 16th 10 am - Who's LEAF is it anyways?: Put on those hiking boots and join us for a fun plant identification hike on Dogwood Hollow trail. Meet in front of the Main Office. 11 am - Going Green!: In our Going Green program we create using 100% recycled materials. Join us today and learn how to make paper out of... T-SHIRTS!?! $2 per person, $6 per family. 2 pm - Creature Feature: Here at Twin Lakes we get to see all kinds of different wildlife, from snakes to squirrels and beavers to butterflies. Come learn about one of our park's many amazing creatures in today's Creature Feature. 3 pm - Here Fishy, Fishy, Fishy!: There are many different fish species in the park with lots of unique qualities. Lets discover them together. 4 pm - Geocaching 101: Using multi-billion dollar satellites to find Tupperware in the woods. This new way to treasure hunt will be loads of fun for the whole family. Come learn how it's done. $3 per person, $8 per family. 8:30 pm - Night Hike: It's a whole new world when the moon comes up. Let's go for a hike and discover its wonder together. Sunday June 17th 10 am to 12 noon - Father's Day Fishing Tournament: Dad's grab the kids and the fishing poles and hit the lake for this Father's Day Fish-off!! Prizes will be awarded to Largest Fish, 2nd Largest Fish, and the Most Fish Caught. So bait that hook, and cast those lines, its time to fish. Sign up in the Main Office by 9:45am Sunday June 17th. Adults must have valid VA Fishing License. 4 pm - Guided Beaver Hike: Come on out for a guided hike around one of the trails here at Twin Lakes State Park, you never know what you will see. MARK YOUR CALENDERS! Come join Twin Lakes for Independence Day Celebrations 2012. We will have special events going on ALL WEEK. From classic cars, tie dye, and visiting presenters; to bag-toss tournaments, pies in faces and LOTS of other fun activities that you don't want to miss. See you there!! For more information contact our main office at 434-392-3435.
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| Brown Bag Lunch Series | | |
Brown Bag Lunch Series
Every Friday, Noon-1pm
Try something new during your Friday lunch break.
Bring your lunch to the Moton Museum and join us for our Brown Bag Lunch Series, held every Friday from noon to 1pm. The series features guest speakers, authors, films, musical performances, incredible discussions and open dialogue around local history, current events and more. All are welcome.
To learn about upcoming Brown Bag Lunches, visit:
www.motonmuseum.org/brownbag
This Friday
On June 15th, we'll be listening to another audio interview recorded by the acclaimed StoryCorps oral history project. Theresa Clark, an Associate Professor of Social Work at Longwood University, is interviewed by her daughter, Megan Clark. Dr. Clark discusses how her mother had to find her different rides to school in a neighboring county for two years during the 1959-64 Prince Edward school closings.
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STEPS WineFest 2012
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Tickets are available from: Any Farmville Jaycee member * All Benchmark Community Bank locations STEPS Corporate Office * Online at www.STEPSWineFest.com |
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