Weekly Tourism News | December 3, 2021
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In This Issue:
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Visit High Point - The First Destination Marketing Organization In NC To Become A Certified Autism CenterTM
- The 12th Annual Uptowne High Point Holiday Stroll
- Black Luxe Holiday Mixer
- Discover The Home Furnishings Capital Of The World
- High Point Museum Hosts 49th Annual Holiday Open House
- Lil's Coffee Bar Hosts Holiday Sip N' Shop
- HPU to Host 50th Annual Community Prayer Breakfast
- High Point Parks & Rec Hosts WinterFest
- Business High Point - Chamber Of Commerce Annual Holiday Party
- HPU Expands Christmas Drive
- High Point Bloggers and Video Series To Follow
- High Point Happenings & Events Calendar!
- In The News
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Hospitality And Partner Updates
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Visit High Point - The First Destination Marketing Organization In NC To Become A Certified Autism CenterTM
Visit High Point is now a Certified Autism CenterTM (CAC), a designation granted by the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES) to organizations that have completed training and certification to better understand and assist visitors who are autistic or have other sensory needs. Visit High Point is the first Destination Marketing Organization in North Carolina to achieve this designation.
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The 12th Annual Uptowne High Point Holiday Stroll
Saturday, December 4th | 10am-4pm
But first, llama take a selfie! Stop by Visit High Point during the 12th Annual Uptowne High Point Holiday Stroll, where we don't just deck the halls, but llamas too! Join us for some holiday fun with hot cocoa, crafts, a petting zoo and letters to Santa! Sunset Slush, The Market and Founding Fathers will be here too selling hot cocoa bombs, treats and merchandise.
Continue on with the stroll and head down Main Street to enjoy holiday open houses at historic homes and retail shops, children's activities, carriage rides, Santa, crafts, holiday wares and more! Limited Holiday Stroll Stockings are on sale at participating merchants. Bring them December 4th to be filled with free stocking stuffers by participating merchants!
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Black Luxe Holiday Mixer
Saturday, December 4th |3pm-7pm
Gallery On Main | 100 South Main Street
The Black Luxe Holiday Mixer is the ultimate holiday shopping kickback to jumpstart the Christmas holiday season! Shop over 20 amazing local black-owned businesses, revel in black excellence and enjoy good food from Chef Elle & Co.! There will be music, hot cocoa, cookies, raffle gifts and games!
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Discover The Home Furnishings Capital Of The World
Visit High Point's Home Furnishings Monthly Newsletter is distributed to thousands of potential visitors and people searching for information on how to shop the High Point area. December's issue features 2022 predicted trends, helpful resources and HPxD's Cool Yule shopping event. If you would like to be included in future newsletters, offering a promotion or discount contact Kellie Sanders.
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High Point Museum Hosts 49th Annual Holiday Open House
Sunday, December 5th | 1pm-4pm
High Point Museum | 1859 East Lexington Avenue
Maybe Christmas doesn’t come from a store, maybe Christmas perhaps, means a little bit more. Begin your holiday season with the High Point Museum as they host their 49th Annual Open House! The event will include take home craft kits, the HPU brass quartet, the Memorial Hand-bells of First Presbyterian Church, blacksmith demonstrations, candle dipping in the Historical Park and more! Visitors will have a chance to shop in the Museum Store. Santa Claus visits will be in the Little Red Schoolhouse from 1 to 2:30pm, and a mailbox for letters to Santa will be available if you do not get to see him.
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Lil's Coffee Bar Hosts Holiday Sip N' Shop
Thursday, December 9th | 5pm-8pm
Congdon Yards | 410 W English Road
Head over to Congdon Yards as Lil's Coffee Bar hosts the 1st Annual Holiday Sip N' Shop! This free event will have live music, drinks, snacks, and 25+ local vendors selling: crafts, clothing and games. You'll have a chance to take your picture with Santa too!
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HPU to Host 50th Annual Community Prayer Breakfast
Friday, December 10th | 8am
Nido & Mariana Qubein Arena and Conference Center | 1 N University Parkway
High Point University invites the community to join in the Christmas spirit at the 50th Annual Community Prayer Breakfast. This event is one of HPU's timeless Christmas traditions and includes complimentary food, an inspiring message from featured speaker Bishop Gregory Palmer and special music provided by the High Point University Chapel Choir.
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High Point Parks & Rec Hosts WinterFest
Saturday, December 11th | 5pm-8pm
High Point Athletic Complex | 2920 School Park Road
High Point Parks and Recreation invites you and your family to enjoy a day of axe throwing, festive lights and decorations, a bounce house, gaming truck and Santa!
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Business High Point - Chamber Of Commerce Annual Holiday Party
Tuesday, December 14th | 5pm-7pm
The Commons at Congdon Yards | 410 W English Road
Join the Business High Point - Chamber of Commerce staff for a fun filled evening of live music, food, drinks, and networking. Come dressed in your favorite ugly Christmas sweater to enter in their annual tacky Christmas sweater contest!
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HPU Expands Christmas Drive
December 19th - January 1st | 5pm-8pm
High Point University will once again welcome families to a complimentary Christmas Drive celebration to enjoy the sights and sounds of the holiday season. This year's drive has expanded to include new decorations and campus facilities. Throughout campus, families can enjoy views of the more than 100,000 Christmas lights, a life-size Nativity scene, 206 nutcrackers and other holiday decorations. Additional new features include more animals and shepherds in the Nativity scene, as well as ornaments that are 10-feet tall, and giant wreaths and garland!
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High Point Bloggers & Video Series To Follow
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Eat Drink Triad | Furniture City has emerging food scene ...
High Point is developing a hip food scene that is attracting new entrepreneurs and energy. Check out Paddled South Brewing Co and learn more about the impact...
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www.youtube.com
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God Bless Us, Everyone: A Christmas Carol at HPCT - High ...
Whether it's George Bailey realizing how blessed his life is, Charlie Brown discovering the meaning of Christmas, the Grinch's heart growing three sizes, or Buddy the Elf spreading Christmas cheer by singing loud for all to hear - we all have our ...
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www.highpointdiscovered.org
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Side by Side with Nido Qubein | Dr. Hope Williams, NCICU ...
As President of North Carolina Independent Colleges & Universities for 30 years, Dr. Hope Williams brings her experiences in higher education to share. She sits down with Nido Qubein for an in-depth assessment of the ...
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video.pbsnc.org
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Getting in the Holiday Spirit in HP! - High Point Discovered
Christmastime is HERE! Cue the Charlie Brown music and pour yourself a cup of hot cocoa - High Point is bringing out all the festivities! From horse-drawn carriages to stocking stuffer giveaways, to Christmas chorale music - you can get in the...
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www.highpointdiscovered.org
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High Point Happenings & Events Calendar
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A complete listing on all things happening in the High Point-Jamestown area can be found by clicking on the photo below. Search by category to find special offers, entertainment and more!
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In case you missed it, below are recent articles highlighting hospitality, tourism and partners in High Point.
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1634 North Main Street, Suite 102
High Point, N.C. 27262
336.884.5255
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