News on the Street ... Downtown Waynesville

Rockin’ BLOCK PARTY

Labor Day weekend Aug 30

Saturday Night - Main Street Closes at 5pm. Set-up with Classic Cars begins at 6:30pm. Music begins at 7pm, ends at 10pm. No alcohol, no pets allowed downtown during the event. Many shops & all restaurants remain OPEN. 96.5 Band, 60’s, 70’s Wild Blue Yonder, old timey fiddle tunes and new tunes, family style and more. Food vendors on the street.

Children’s area sponsored by FUN THINGS, ETC.

AROUND DOWNTOWN

WELCOME TO DOWNTOWN WAYNESVILLE,
We have a few new businesses in town!
PERSNICKETY's Collectibles & Consignment located at 145 S. Main St., opened last month in the Way home across from Blue Ridge Books. Co-owner Shancy Garrison assures her customers there is something for everyone's taste. New merchandise arrives daily. Shop the eclectic selection of home decor
Mon-Sat 10-6 & Sun 12-5, 452-7117

Downstairs in the shop space behind GOOD OLD DAYS CIGARS, the ANTIQUE MARKET, owned by Denny King, recently began moving in. They were in Towne Square & came back, they love Downtown Waynesville! Welcome back!.

Also downstairs, TAKE 5 MUSIC STUDIOS is offering voice, piano, & guitar lessons. Take 5 opened August 2 in the former Crystal Dragonfly space. Owners Luis & Anita Knight Diaz.

This is what’s happening at the VIN!
Vin has live music most weekends, & new menu items, too. Celebrate Vin's 1st anniversary this month. Mention "1st Anniversary" and get 20% off one menu item (excludes alcohol).
GREAT NEWS! Women Of Wine (WOW!) is a new monthly women only wine & social club at Vin Wine & Tapas Bar. It’s a great way to have a night out with girlfriends & meet new people!
Sun, Sept 14, WOW Winery Tour, 11-4. A bus will transport the women from Waynesville to Rockhouse Vineyards in Tryon. Lunch & snacks provided. Cost is $65 per person for the day. If interested call 452-6000 for reservation with a credit card as space is limited. Thanks, Terry Thompson

OAK PARK INN celebrates their 1st year offering a meeting space. This space is ideal for groups, families, reunions, continued education classes, and training seminars. 196 South Main St. Call Carolyn, 456-5328 or oakparkinn@aol.com

RIDGE RUNNER NATURALS releases their new 2009 Wild Mountain Inspirations Calendar, featuring new works in watercolor and oil by Jo Kelley. This is an award winning calendar design by Ed Kelley and sells for $11.95. While there, check out Ed’s outstanding photography & the beautiful, creative art work of Keri Anna. 33 N. Main St www.theridgerunner.com 456-3003

GOOD OL’DAYS CIGARS will host its next "Summer Nights - Stogies & Spirits" on Fri, Aug 22, 7-10pm, Smoky Falls Lodge / Grizzly Grill in Maggie Valley. Great fun, food, spirits & of course, great cigars... Bring your friends and chill out on the front deck... For more details call Frankie, 456-2898 www.goodoldayscigars.com

CRYSTAL DRAGONFLY "Mother Nature's Resources & Gifts for a New Age"
Flow Yoga with Candra, Wednesdays at 5:30pm
Full Moon Crystal Bowl Healing, Fri, Aug 15, 6:15pm
Full Moon Drumming Circle, Mon, Aug 18, 6pm,
456-2244 www.crystaldragonfly.com/calendar

TWIGS & LEAVES GALLERY Featuring a 35 year retrospect of Jane Conneen’s miniature hand-colored etchings. Jane’s subjects include flowers, vegetables, butterflies, mushrooms, birds, and landscapes.
94 N. Main St. 456-1940 www.twigsandleaves.com

OSONDU BOOKSELLERS
Thurs, Aug 21 12:30-3:30 Women in Reflection, an afternoon of readings and signings, lunch with authors is optional, call early for info. Nan Watkins Cheri Jones, Joyce Sheldon, Kathryn Stripling Byer, Poet Laureate Sat, Aug 23, 7pm Chris Minick for an evening of music. Great music, great refreshment & great company. Tue, Aug 26, 7pm, All Gender All Genre Book Club, Tea Surprise! Sat, Aug 30, 7 pm, Scott Osondu’s newest tea event, offering 25% off featured teas, 10% off other teas sold during the event.
184 N. Main St. 456.8062 www.osondubooksellers.com

DEJA VIEW GALLERY is having a HUGE Yarn Sale - 25–50% off entire stock. Great time to stock up on yarn for your upcoming holiday gift projects! Also, remember Deja View carries a variety of locally produced products including Hazelwood Soap Company bath & body products and Sunburst Trout Company’s delicious trout delicacies!
34 N. Main St. 452-9787 www.dejaviewgallery.com

LOMO GRILL 44 Church St., open Tue-Sat for dinner, "Celebrating 14 years in Downtown Waynesville." Offering "Sundown Supper Special", 4:30-6pm with the regular menu available also.

The SWEET ONION 39 Miller St.
Doug, Jenny, & Dan, Congratulations on your First Year on Miller Street! Casual dining, regional cuisine, mountain views
Open Mon-Sat 456-5559

THE CLASSIC WINESELLER GROUP…on Church Street
CHEF’S TABLE is serving Brunch Every Fri, Sat & Sun 11-2 in Aug, Dine in or take out
Aug 19 CHEF’S TABLE Cooking Class, History of Italian Cooking, Pasta Making, Pan Sauces $35 6:30pm
Aug 26 CHEF’S TABLE Cooking Class, History of French Cooking, Meat, Risotto $35 6:30pm
Aug 28 VIN TAPAS BAR Wine & Cheese Tasting $25 7-9pm
Aug 31 CHEF’S TABLE Open Sunday Night, from 5pm FOR RESERVATIONS, call 452-6000

FUN THINGS Etc. toy store & more
Sat, Aug 23, Pottery
Tuesdays, 11-1pm Puzzle Exchange Club, every Wed 10:30-12pm, Preschool Play Days
196 N. Main St, 456-7672 www.funthingsetc.net