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June is here and it will be gone as quick as it came. Although, it hasn't quite felt like it yet. Rain and storms have persisted well into June, keeping the waters high and the temperature low. Regardless, summer time activities are gearing up anyway and not wasting any time waiting for the weather to follow suit. So be sure to mark your calenders for a couple items in June and start planning for July!

 

 

  
  
  
Grand Opening of the Elk River Water Trail!
 
Help us celebrate the 150th birthday of West Virginia by coming out to the official grand opening of the Elk River Water Trail in Braxton County.

The grand opening will be held on June 22nd at 1:00 pm with a brief ceremony located at the Sutton Dam at the recreational area on the south side of the dam. Following the ceremony to commemorate all the work and planning that went into creating the water trail, there will be a Fun Float that will start at the Tail Waters of the dam and end at the Gassaway Dairy Queen, roughly a 5 mile float. 

All participants in the float that exit the river at the Gassaway Dairy Queen will receive a voucher for a free mini blizzard of your choice (one topping).

The CVB would like to thank the other sponsors of the event: Gassaway Dairy Queen, Breakaway Inc. (Sutton),and the US Army Corps of Engineers. Without their help and contribution we would not be able to put on this event. On top of that, all three sponsors have gone above and beyond by helping make the Elk River Water Trail the success that it has become.

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Participating in the Fun Float? This event is a bring-your-own-kayak-or-canoe event. No rentals or spares will be available and you will need to make your own arrangements as far as transportation. If the river is moving swiftly that day, the float should last around two ours. If the river is not moving quickly, as it often does in the summer, the float could take as long as 3 hours or so. Be sure to wear your life jacket and have a sound producing device on your vessel, sun block would not be a bad idea either.

For more information give us a call at (304)765-6533
 

  

If the Elk River Water Trail is new to you and you would like more information, check out the link below:
 

  

  

  

  

Landmark Studio for the Arts presents:

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June 21st, 22nd, 28th and 29th at 7:30 pm at the Landmark Studio in Sutton, WV

 

By Jeff Daniels  

The hilarious prequel to the legendary Escanaba in da Moonlight is set in the Soady deer camp during World War II and outfitted with a whole new cast of wacky Yoopers. Eighteen-year-old Albert Soady, Jr. is celebrating his final hunting season before he becomes a sharpshooter for the U.S. Army when he falls head-over-heels for the legendary Big Betty Balou - the woman destined to become  Reuben and Remnar's mother. The question is, does she have what it takes to become part of Escanaba's "royal" family? 
 
For more information call (304) 644-3166
  
 

 

 

KOA Kabin For Rent! 

 

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The KOA Kabin at the Flatwoods KOA is available for rent, please contact (304)-765-5055 for more info or visit http://koa.com/campgrounds/flatwoods/

 

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 New Items and Color at Everything Fiesta 

 

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New color now available at Everything Fiesta.

 

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New "Dancing Lady" cookie jar also available in Lemongrass, Scarlet, Turquoise, and Lapis.

 

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Tools & More! is opening at the Flatwoods Factory Outlet Stores. 

 

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The Michigan based chain has a wide selection of great tools of all types, all the latest "As Seen on TV" products, cell phone accessories, personal care items and even something for pets!

 

 

   
Book Warehouse hosting Story Time On Sundays

The Book Warehouse, at the Flatwoods Factory Outlet Stores will be hosting Story Time every Sunday at 2 pm starting the first Sunday of July, the 7th. Children of all ages are welcome to come and take in a story read by one of the stores employees. These gatherings are free and open to the public, so spread the word to everyone who loves taking in a good story. For more info call 304-765-9301

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News from the Sutton Lake Marina! 
   

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Senior Marine Technician Now Available at Sutton Lake Marina

Paul Nolte is a certified technician for Mercury, Honda, Yamaha, Suzuki and Tohatsu outboards, and OMC and Mercruiser Stern Drives.  Paul spent many years with Bass Pro Shops and no one knows high performance Bass Boat Motors like Paul!  If you want fast turn around and quality work at competitive rates, call Paul at the Marina 304-765-2120.

 

$100 Discount on Pontoon Rentals Monday-Thursday all season long!!*  

Give us a call for Reservations today! 304-765-2120

*(excluding Federal Holidays)


5th Annual Mountain Lakes Festival, July 19th-21st

 

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The Mountain Lakes Festival will play host to many great events and entertainment in 2013.

 

The Mountain Lakes Festival will kick off on the 19th with Cafe Cimino Hosting Pasta and Jazz Night, Where great music and great food will be shared and enjoyed. Sponsored by WV Oil and Natural Gas Association 

 

Things pickup on the 20th with great events and activities at the Sutton Dam and Sutton Lake Marina at Bee Run. 

 

"That Dam Race" 5K Run/Walk will begin at 8 am. The Race course will take runners up the challenging Dam Hill, across the Sutton Dam, through our beautiful Sutton Lake area forests, down through the historic downtown Sutton, finishing back at the lower recreational area below the dam. For more details email thatdamrace@gmail.com or call 304-765-6533.

 

The amazing Chippewa Lake Water Ski Show Team will perform three times! the performances are scheduled for 2 pm, 4 pm, and 6 pm. The Chippewa Lake Ski Show Team perform incredible acrobatics and complicated jumps and formations while barreling across the lake at high speeds. You will be on the edge of your seat the entire performance. The amazing thing is that it's free and open to the public!

 

There will also be an "Anything that Floats but a Boat Race", which will start at the beach/swimming area and contestants will be challenged to paddle their custom built crafts out to the marina and back. Best time wins! If you think you have what it takes to compete in this competition contact the Sutton Lake Marina at 304-765-2120 or 304-765-2401. You can also find out more info by going to the Sutton Lake Marina's website here: http://www.suttonlakemarina.com/

 

 Make sure the kids come out for the Kids Fishing Tournament on saturday as well. For more info contact the Sutton Lake Marina at 304-765-2120 or 304-765-2401.

 

The kids will also enjoy several inflatable attractions. There will be a water slide along with a free bounce house with a possible third inflatable attraction.

 

The 21st offers fascinating and informative Sutton Dam tours. Discover the inner working of the Sutton Dam and what it takes to keep it up and running. Tours will be hosted by the Army Corps of Engineers. Pre-registration is recommended to be sure you get your spot on a tour. So call 304-765-2816 today to schedule your tour.

 

For more information about the Mountain Lakes Festival call 304-765-6533

 

 

Feel free to forward this newsletter to anyone you feel might be interested. For more info our website www.braxtonwv.org is always online or send us a friend request on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/braxtoncountycvb and subscribe to our channel on YouTube.com at http://www.youtube.com/user/BraxtonCVB
  
Thanks for reading
  
  
Sincerely,
  
Andrew Smith, Executive Director
Braxton CVB