As North Carolina’s restaurants, hotels, attractions and shops reopen, Count On Me NC is a public health initiative that empowers guests and businesses to help keep everyone safe from COVID-19. Click on the link for training and to be a certified Count On Me NC business:
https://countonmenc.org/
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Meet Main Street - Downtown Morganton: Part 1
Downtown Morganton retailers and restaurants contribute to the unique community vibe. Meet Main Street is a video series developed by the Morganton Main Street Office to introduce you to our businesses and their owners. Part 1 features business on North Sterling Street.
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Root & Vine is open
On Thursday, June 4th, Root & Vine will be opening back up for dine in and take out service!!
Lunch hours - 11am to 3pm
Dinner hours - 5pm to 8:30pm
Grab and go market hours - 11am to 5pm
Sunday Brunch hours - 11am to 3pm
Closed on Wednesdays
Due to limited seating they have extended their lunch hours from 11am to 3pm. Dinner menu starts at 5p with last seatings and togos at 8:30pm. Woodfired pizzas, salads and desserts will be available for take out between lunch and dinner service. A grab & go market along with their new deli counter for quick bite offerings will be available 11am-5pm. In addition, root & vine will also offer Sunday brunch from 11am-3pm. Yes, you heard that right. SUNDAY BRUNCH!! Lastly, they will be closed on Wednesdays for prep and deep cleaning to help maintain a safe dining experience.
Seating will be on a first come first serve basis since there will be many new procedures in place which may cause delayed seating times.
Following Governor Cooper’s and the CDC’s guidlines, parties are not to exceed six people unless from the same household. They have set up the dining area to respect the federally mandated 6’ social distancing guidelines. Outside food is not permitted. Masks are recommended, but not mandatory. Root & Vine employees will be wearing masks out of respect for your protection. Hand sanitizing stations will be available for patrons to use.
To recap on new hours::
Mon., Tues., Thur., Fri. & Sat.
Lunch 11-3 Dinner 5-8:30 Market 11-5
Limited take out only 3-5
Brunch Sun. 11-3
Closed Wednesday
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Father's Day Ugly Tie Contest
Win $100 in downtown bucks for Father's Day.
Timeline of event:
May 28-June10 - Submit your Ugly Tie photos
June 11-June 18 - Online voting on Downtown Morganton's Facebook Page
June 19 - Winner announced
Are you a father? Do you have a hideous tie? Then this contest is for you! Downtown Morganton is looking for the most outrageous Father's Day tie. Beginning May 28th, we will be taking photo submissions through our Facebook page or via email (info@downtownmorganton.com) of you and your ugliest tie for a chance to win $100 in downtown bucks. Feel free to get the cuTIE kids involved! The picture that gets the most votes wins!! Then on June 19th downtown Morganton will announce the winner!
How to Enter:
1) Be a father
2) Have someone take your photo in an "ugly" tie.
Morganton is full of fun fathers, photos will be posted often for inspiration.
3) Send your photo by Facebook messenger to Downtown Morganton OR email it to info@downtownmorganton.com Photos must be submitted between May 28 and June 10.
4) On June 11-18 LIKE your favorite Father's Day Ugly Tie Photo that we will be sharing with you on Downtown Morganton's Facebook page
5) Cross your fingers and hope you win $100 in downtown bucks.
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Morganton Takeout Bingo
Play Takeout Bingo & win Downtown Bucks!!
April 23rd - June 15th
How To Play:
The game is TAKEOUT BINGO, try for horizontal, vertical, an ‘X’, or go big with a fully covered board. Let’s support our downtown businesses and we will give you a chance to win Downtown Bucks! Downtown Bucks are gift certificates you can use when
shopping in downtown Morganton. One board per household.
Using health safety practices such as wearing masks, pick up your takeout or receive your food delivery from a local small business, tip the employee, then scan or take a picture of your receipt when you return home.
When you’ve obtained a horizontal row, vertical row, ‘X’, or full board then send a copy or picture of the completed board
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receipts to
info@downtownmorganton.com
for your name to be entered into the weekly drawings. While no duplicates will be
accepted, a person may submit multiple completed horizontal or vertical rows.
Don’t want to do the board? Just post a photo of you picking up your food or
enjoying your food at home. Tag
Downtown Morganton
and
the place of business
on Facebook or Instagram to be entered into the weekly drawings and use the hashtag #MorgantonTakeout
Breakdown of drawings:
Weeks 1-4: Weekly Giveaways for photos posted (1-$10 Downtown Bucks
Winner), BINGO horizontal or vertical (1-$20 Downtown Bucks Winner).
Weeks 4-6: Weekly Giveaways for photos posted (1-$10 Downtown Bucks
Winner), BINGO horizontal or vertical (1-$20 Downtown Bucks Winner) and ‘X’
(1-$30 Downtown Bucks Winner)
Week 7: Weekly Giveaways for photos posted (1-$10 Downtown Bucks Winner),
BINGO horizontal or vertical (1-$20 Downtown Bucks Winner) and ‘X’ (1-$30
Downtown Bucks Winner) and two Grand Prize Full Board Winner (2-$300
Downtown Bucks Winners)
Drawings will be posted on Downtown Morganton’s Facebook page weekly with the Grand Prize winners announced on June 15th!
Note: If a restaurant is closed or closes during this time, it is considered a FREE SPACE.
SHARE WITH YOUR FRIENDS
#MorgantonTakeout
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King Street Cafe's Weekly Take Home Meals
Every week - Wednesday, Thursday & Friday entrée take out at King Street Café from 3.00-5.30 pm. One box can served 6-8 people. Price included tax.
You can call 828 475 6188
For your order or drop by to pick up
BEEF LASAGNA $30.00
CHICKEN POT PIE WITH DINNER ROLL $30.00
SALMON WITH JASMINE RICE AND FRESH SPINACH WRAPPED IN PUFF PASTRY AND SERVED WITH SUNDRIED TOMATO CREAM SAUCE. $50.00
ROASTED PORK LOIN SERVED WITH CARAMELIZED GINGER, SUNDRIED TOMATO AND SUNDRIED CRANBERRY SAUCE. $35.00
BEST NEW ENGLAND CLAM CHOWDER $35.00
Created by Chef Peter Chan
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Virtual Wine Tastings
hosted by Craft'd
Friday, June 5: Sunshine in the Pacific Northwest
We will explore the Pacific Northwest a bit further and try two new varietals in our VWT lineup: a Pinot Gris and a Merlot!
Archery Summit Pinot Gris Vireton 2017 — The first Pinot Gris in the New World was planted in the Willamette Valley, just a short distance from Archery Summit. The world-renowned Willamette Valley stretches roughly 100 miles from Oregon’s largest city, Portland, south to Eugene. This fertile and photogenic expanse of land, named after the river that runs along its spine, has become one of the most prized wine-growing regions on earth. This Pinot Gris is a bright, well-rounded wine that features plenty of fresh fruit flavors and a clean, lasting finish. Enjoyable on its own or great with your favorite soft cheese, seafood, or rice dish. $21.99
Seven Hills Walla Walla Merlot 2017 — In the 1980s, fourth-generation farmer, Casey McClellan, planted twenty-one acres of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. Over the past three decades, the Seven Hills winery’s endeavors have continued to reflect a commitment to creating wines that showcase the distinctive terroir of Walla Walla Valley. The aromas of this Merlot provide appeal, with notes of pure raspberry, red currant, baking spice and milk chocolate. The medium-bodied palate shows a sense of deftness to the fruit and barrel flavors. It’s a terrific example of the variety. $21.99
Crimson Wine Group represents a handful of west coast wineries, which are highly regarded. We will be joined by Rexine Connor, Mid-Atlantic Key Account Manager for Crimson.
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Friday, June 12: Exploring Vinum
We have carried a few of Vinum Cellars’ wines in the shop, namely the Petite Sirah, which was wildly popular, and the Chenin Blanc, currently on tap. We are looking to add a few more, so let’s taste them! We will be joined by Richard Bruno, Vinum Cellars winemaker, for this tasting!
Vinum Pinot Noir 2017 — It’s not easy finding a good Pinot Noir for a weeknight under $20, so this is a nice go-to. It’s juicy and grippy and smells like cherries and cinnamon along with the fresh soil from your garden. It’s buoyant on the palate with a tart fruit core. Winebow’s (our distributor) best-selling Vinum wine. $16.99
Vinum Red Dirt Red Blend 2016 — A fun rhone-style GSM (grenache-syrah-mourvedre) blend. Strong smoky aromas of hickory and pepper spice give a savory compliment to the backdrop of blackberry fruit on the nose of this bottling. That smoke carries into the palate, where roasted wood, campfire and bacon flavors meet with black currant and caramel. This is the most concentrated vintage of Red Dirt Red Vinum has ever made. It expresses a dark plum, cranberry staining color which comes from low-yielding, concentrated grapes. $19.99
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VWTs via Zoom; we will send the link (no account necessary).
Feel free to have snacks or dinner while we are tasting!
We are continuing to offer 20% off all FOUR bottles. Phone orders and curbside pickup available, 828.438.8400.
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Morganton Farmers Market
Saturdays at 300 Beach Street (Behind Maria's) 8am-12pm
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Wednesday Mini Market
Wednesdays at 111 North Green Street (across from CVS) 12-4pm
SNAP/EBT CUSTOMERS
Double your money at the Morganton Farmers Market!!
Swipe your SNAP/EBT Card at the J&J Farm Booth for $20 and receive $40 to spend at the Morganton Farmers Market! The Fresh Bucks Program through RAFI increases your spending power during the market season. Come shop with us.
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Yoga, Yoga, and more Pilates!
This week's schedule at Breathe Yoga and Pilates
Thursday, June 4th
8:15-9:15am - Livestream POP Pilates
9:30-10:30am - Outdoor Good Morning Yoga
7:00-7:45pm - Livestream Restorative Yoga
Friday, June 5th
8:15-9:15am - Livestream Pilates
9:30-10:30am - Outdoor Good Morning Yoga
Saturday, June 6th
9:00-10:00am - Outdoor Morning Moving Meditation
10:30-11:30am - LiveStream Slow Flow
Sunday, June 7th
10:00-11:00am - Yoga at Silver Fork
Monday, June 8th
8:15-9:00am - LiveStream Pilates
9:30-10:45am - LiveStream Morning Yoga
4:30-5:30pm - LiveStream POP Pilates
Tuesday, June 9th
8:15-9:00am - LiveStream Pilates
5:30-6:30pm - LiveStream Vinyasa Flow
Wednesday, June 10th
8:15-9:00am - LiveStream Pilates
5:30-6:45pm - LiveStream Ashtanga
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Join West Union Art Studios for their 2nd online art sale from the artists at West Union Art Studios. This month they are giving 20% of proceeds to The Meeting Place Mission. You can find more about what they stand for here:
https://www.meetingplacemission.org/
The event takes place June 10th with a video premier sale at 7:45pm.
Every item will be numbered. To make a purchase type in the comment box "Sold" followed by the item number. Ex. "Sold 32".
Remember, the early bird gets the worm and donations accepted!
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Reader Meet Writer
A virtual series in collaboration with the
Southern Independent Booksellers Alliance (SIBA)
These are virtual events that take place online. Seating is limited and an RSVP is required. RSVP by emailing
events@adventureboundbooks.com no later than noon the day before the event. You will receive an email on the morning of the event with details to log in to the online event.
Thursday, June 11 @ 5pm TJ Klune, Author of The House in the Cerulean Sea and The Extraordinaries (RSVP by noon on 6/10)
TJ KLUNE is a Lambda Literary Award-winning author (Into This River I Drown) and an ex-claims examiner for an insurance company. His novels include the Green Creek series, The House on the Cerulean Sea and The Exraordinaries. Being queer himself, TJ believes it's important—now more than ever—to have accurate, positive, queer representation in stories.
Purchase any of the featured books from this series of virtual events through Adventure Bound Books (by phone or email) and receive a 15% discount. Some events occur on or before the featured book's release date and may not be shipped to you prior to the event. In some instances, publicists are working with the authors to send signed bookplates to accompany the books; if you purchase your copy through Adventure Bound Books and I was able to get autographs, you'll receive a signed bookplate to go with your book while supplies last.
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As communities throughout our state begin to reopen during the COVID-19 pandemic, the City of Morganton Parks and Recreation Department is excited to provide citizens with something to look forward to by reopening some facilities and holding its popular annual fireworks show.
The City will reopen its pools and skeet range with restrictions in June, and will hold a fireworks show on Saturday, July 4, at Freedom Park. The Collett Street Recreation Center and Mountain View Recreation Center will remain closed to the public, per Executive Order 141.
“We are very glad we feel we can safely reopen some facilities and offer options for fun activities this summer, but this does not mean the pandemic is over,” said City of Morganton Parks and Recreation Director Rob Winkler. “People using these facilities, or attending the July 4th fireworks show, should be vigilant and adhere to guidance issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services.”
There will be strict rules in place to help keep our community safe and prevent the spread of COVID-19. The City will practice and enforce social distancing at all times. Throughout the day, multiple times per day, staff will clean and disinfect common areas, dressing rooms and other equipment at City facilities. If you plan to use City facilities or watch the fireworks show, you must adhere to the rules below.
JULY 4TH FIREWORKS
- Fireworks will be shot from Freedom Park.
- Freedom Park will be closed.
- This location should allow for a larger number of citizens to view the fireworks from safe parking areas. There are large amounts of parking available near Freedom Park.
- People should watch the fireworks from their cars while socially distancing themselves from surrounding groups.
- Due to restrictions, no concerts or festivities will be held, only a fireworks show.
COLLETT STREET POOL
- The City will open the Collett Street Pool on Saturday, June 13.
- The pool will be available for open swim only. The toddler pool will remain closed.
- Monday through Friday, swim sessions will be held from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m., and 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
- On Saturdays, the pool will open from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. for lap swim. There will be two times for swim sessions after lap swim: 12 p.m. to 3 p.m., and 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
- On Sundays, the pool will be open from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
- Only 60 people will be allowed at a time (based on square footage of the pool).
- There will not be any classes, lessons or parties allowed.
- There will not be any concessions offered. There will be a drink machine with water available. Outside food and drink is not allowed at the Collett Street Pool.
- Dressing rooms will only be used for washing hands and using the bathroom. Showering and changing clothes will not be allowed. Patrons must arrive and leave in their swim suits.
- Patrons will have to bring their own lounge chairs or a towel for the pool deck. We will enforce 6 feet of separation along the pool deck for groups that aren’t family.
- No summer passes will be available. Daily rates only. City resident rates are $2.75 for children, $4 for adults, and $3 for seniors. Non-City resident rates are $3.25 for children, $5 for adults, and $3.75 for seniors.
- Yearly memberships are prorated non-refundable.
AQUATIC CENTER
- The Aquatic Center will open on Monday, June 8.
- The pool will only be open for classes and lap swim.
- There will be a max of 25 people allowed at any given time.
- The pool will only be open Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- The Aquatics Center will be closed on weekends.
- No groups or parties will be allowed at this time.
- No summer passes will be available.
- Yearly memberships are prorated non-refundable.
SKEET RANGE
- The Skeet Range will open on Saturday, June 13, and operate on normal hours Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday.
- Use will be limited to a maximum of 25 people at a time.
- City staff will be the only people allowed in the office. The building will be closed to the public.
- The City will provide a Porta John for participants to use while at the facility.
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Tips & Resources for Small Businesses has moved to an online resource guide. Click the link below for more information on Federal, State, and Private resources, funding options, tips, and community idea exchange.
“Small businesses are more than just job providers, they are pillars of our communities.” ~ North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper
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Downtown Morganton Restaurant Info
For more information regarding hours, specials, closings, or food details, please visit each dining & beverage business' Facebook page/website:
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Bucks Pizza
pickup, curbside, and delivery available. Indoor dining remains closed.
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Craft'd
- Tuesday through Saturday 11am-5pm plus Friday 7pm Virtual Tasting
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Homers
- Tuesday Pop Up + open Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
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Kin 2 Kin
Curbside Pickup only. Indoor dining remains closed.
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King Street Cafe
- Offering takeout dinners Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays
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Root & Vine
- Opening on June 4th - Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri & Sat. 11am-3pm (lunch service), 11am-5pm (market open), 5-8:30pm (dinner service). Sun. 11am-3pm (brunch service + market open)
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Treat
- temporarily closed
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