Hello Caswell:
It is getting busy in Caswell these days. Please find in this newsletter announcements on what is coming up in the near future as well as a few updates on chamber member news. As always, thank you for your ongoing support!
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Upcoming Events and Activities in the Community |
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Reminder! 4-H Summer Fun will go live today at 8:00 am.
Please make sure to fill out your family profile and your children's enrollments on v2.4honline.com Your child's enrollment MUST be submitted and APPROVED BEFORE you can register for 4-H Summer Fun events. Brandi will be checking before 8 am to see if there are any to approve. When filling out the enrollments please make sure to do so completely so they do not have to be returned to you.
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A few things about summer fun this year.
You will sign up through 4-H online so if you do not already have an account please make one NOW. You can sign up here v2.4honline.com You don't want to wait until the sign-up day to make it! Here is a video on how to sign up if you need any help. https://go.ncsu.edu/cc4honlinehowto
You will submit your registration however you are not fully registered until you receive your 2nd email stating if your Registration is Approved. After that, you have 7 days to make your payment for the classes we take cash and checks.
Registration beings Wednesday, May 12th at 8:00 am. You will find events on your 4-H online system.
You are welcome to email any questions you may have to me I will be out of town for business but will return them as soon as possible. Brandi.
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Caswell Arts moves to
CoSsquare in Yanceyville and Unveils New Logo
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The Caswell Council for the Arts is pleased to announce their move to a new location. The Lee Fowlkes gallery and office space is now housed in Co-square, the cooperative networking space for creative entrepreneurs. Their gallery / arts gift shop is now open. Please stop in to see the new space and to check out some unique creations made by local artists.
Enter at 125 Main St. or at 106 Court Square, Suite 6.
Gallery / Office Hours:
Mon, Wed, Fri. from 10 am - 2 pm
Your input matters and the council wants your opinion regarding arts in the community. A public survey asking about the participation and interaction in our community is available here.
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Caswell County Student Art Show
Caswell Arts, in partnership with the Caswell County Schools, is pleased to present our 41st annual student juried art show. All students grades K-12 living in and/or attending school in Caswell County are eligible to submit work for consideration. The show will be on display at the Caswell Council for the Arts and will include original works of art in 2D and 3D. Prizes will be awarded for each age category (K-2, 3-5, Middle School, and High School). The number of prizes awarded will be determined by the number of entries received.
The show will hang from April 23rd – May 21st. Due to Covid concerns, there is no in-person reception or awards ceremony scheduled this year. The exhibit will be viewable during gallery hours Mon, Wed. and Fri 10am – 2pm, and also on Sat. May 8; 10am – 2pm and Wed. May 12th and 19th 10am until 7:30pm.
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You Can Participate in History...
During the pandemic, the museum curator at the Richmond-Miles Museum has been working to catalog the many items so there is an official and organized record of them. In addition during the down time, the website has been updated and provides more information to assist in creating a more engaging way for the community to stay updated with the organization. To encourage more visit frequency, there is a different display featured on site at the museum each month and a brief recap of the exhibit is also highlighted on the webpage.
The goal is to have a new topic monthly to provide the community interesting displays of Caswell's history as it related to the topics. If you have not been to visit or it has been a while since you were there, we invite you to come by and to bring a friend, child or grandchild. We hope to be open more frequently as more volunteers are on board to assist.
This month's feature has two new exhibits; both a a look at historical Mother's Day and a Tribute to Memorial Day. Learn more here. Stop in on Wednesday afternoons in May to see it.
To see previous exhibits from this year click on the links below.
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All are invited to visit the museum and to become members of the historical association. Memberships begin at $25 per year; a small investment in preserving the relics of our past.
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Memorial Remembrance
5K Run/Walk
Sponsored by ALA Unit #210
May 15, 2021
Proceeds to help benefit veterans, youth, and the community
High Rock Community Center
103 John Long Road
Blanch, NC 27212
A 5K course on the paved John Long Road
The route encompasses a scenic environment with limited incline
Entry Fee
$20.00 (18 and above)
$15.00 (ages 10-17)
FREE CHILDRENS FUN RUN AT 10:00 am
Registration
7:30 am-8:30
Free fun run for children 9 and younger
(MASKS MUST BE WORN DURING REGISTRATION AND SOCIAL DISTANCING WILL BE OBSERVED)
EVENT STARTS AT 9:00 AM
AWARDS
Run: One per age category
Run Age Groups
10-14; 15-19; 20-30; 31-40; 41-50; 51-59; 60+
Walk
Top 3 finishers any age
For more info, call 336-694-5595
Make checks payable to: AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY 210
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The Animal Park at the Conservators Center seeks corporate sponsorships for upcoming events at the Park. Please reach out to Kristina kristina.boone@animalparknc.org for more information and to find out how we can support each other!
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Updates on Previous Events in the Community |
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Farm Day Success
Chamber Member, Baldwin Family Farms, had a large crowd at their annual Farm Day on Saturday, May 1. There were numerous vendors and fun for all ages.
Booths were set up by various groups including Racing for Heroes, Cornerstone Garlic Farm, Goat Stuff by Elyhar, the Caswell Chamber and PPFG to name a few. There were opportunities for the children to do crafts, visit baby calves and also see farm equipment.
The farm holds the event each first Saturday in May. It has been growing larger each year.
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Caswell County's own, Stacy Matkins, author and owner of Lea Street Press presented at the Milton Renaissance Museum and Visitors Center last Saturday. She discussed the process of writing and publishing as well as marketing a book. Having assisted other authors publish their books Stacy shared her own experiences in writing her own titles too. Both Lead Street Publishing and the Milton Renaissance Museum are members of the Chamber of Commerce. |
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Congrats Debbie!
Debbie Chandler was honored with a retirement party last week at Fidelity Bank in Yanceyville. Chandler (center) was presented with a plaque for her 46 years of service. Brooke McPherson has been named the new office manager. Pictured from the left are Deanna Wyatt, Regional Sales Manager, Debbie Chandler, and John Anthony, Regional Executive Group Vice President.
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Customer Appreciation Day
Many appreciative citizens turned out last Wednesday for Customer Appreciation Day at Thomas Brothers Oil & Propane in Yanceyville when a delicious meal of grilled hot dogs, chips and a drink were offered. Service Technician Rick Francis is busy cooking hot dogs as Regional Manager Peyton Moody and Office Manager Kevin Carver are with Kaye Mise at the condiment table.
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Mother's Day Meals
The County Outreach Ministry was happy to provide meals and small gift bags for Mothers in the area this past Saturday in honor of Mothers Day. Cars lined up in advance as the drive through line was guided through the Caswell Senior Center lot. Nearly 200 were served.
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Meet our Board of Directors
Tonya Pennix
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With a background in both corporate and nonprofit organizations, Tonya also has assisted in running their own small family businesses too. Her husband had a background in farming and she began the journey to learn more about it by working with various groups like RAFI, PPFG and NRCS. This has helped to improve their roadside stand where their produce as well as that of other local farmers is sold. Tonya is also involved with the Caswell Farm Bureau LEAD program as an advocate for agriculture and was recently appointed to the board. |
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Chamber Chat
Hear the latest updates monthly on the 'Chamber Chat' on Caswell's own WYNC. The segment is a review of the latest newsletter updates and other items happening in the business community. Monday, Wednesdays Friday at 10:30 am.
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Looking for something to do in Caswell? Check out this Caswell attraction. |
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in Caswell
Maude J Gatewood Municipal Park
For a quiet break in the day, a breath of fresh air, or a walk to clear your thoughts, check out the Maud J Gatewood Park on Fire Tower Road. The area has a paved walking trail loop that provides a great place to enjoy a brief walk. You will also find a covered picnic area here too. There are ample parking spaces in a paved lot. Year round locals often spend their lunch breaks enjoying the area and connecting at the picnic space. If you haven't visited yet, be sure to stop by sometime soon.
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A part of Caswell County is with every US military service member worldwide....
Did you know that? What a sense of pride I had when this was first shared with me several years ago. For years Christmas gifts from included items from the Royal Textile Mills - Duke Athletics Outlet. I had no idea that the organization that made the items was actually making an enormous impact in the world...all from right here in Caswell County!
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In order to share more about the many businesses and organizations in the Chamber, this 'Salute to Success' introduces you to an organization that services the Caswell community but is located outside of the county. This month, please meet AuthoraCare Collective in Burlington, NC. They have supported the Chamber for years as a member.
Known previously as Alamance Caswell Hospice, the facility provides both palliative and hospice care. AuthoraCare Collective empowers people to be active participants in their care journey, enabling them to live on their own terms through personalized support for mind, body, and spirit.
So if you are seeking assistance for a loved one, please consider them.
Burlington Office
914 Chapel Hill Road
Burlington, NC 27215
336.532.0100
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As published in The Caswell Messenger:
Tuesday, April 20 many chamber and community members gathered at the Yanceyville Town Hall Pavilion for the Caswell County Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting Banquet. The weather was perfect for the evening's outdoor event that gives members a chance to mingle, enjoy a great meal, and celebrate winners of the four awards given annually.
Executive Director Amanda Hodges explained that the public was able to nominate worthy businesses with the chamber board voting on the final winners.
Lillard's Family Restaurant provided a delicious catered buffet of grilled chicken, barbecue, baked beans, coleslaw, roll and tea. Caking Memories baked a special cake for the event and brought along mouthwatering cupcakes.
Keynote speaker was Dr. Pamela Senegal, President of Piedmont Community College, who provided a “snapshop" of the exciting work being done in Caswell County as the college, county and other key partners work together to create an environment where ‘The Future is Local.’
Winners of the Second Annual Caswell Business Awards are:
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If you haven't seen the latest DISCOVER CASWELL, published by The Caswell Messenger, please be sure to pick up your free copy. This edition includes a collection of many of the great things happening in our community now. |
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Thank you to our 2021 sponsors! |
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Our Mission:
Our mission is to be the lead catalyst for positive change in the community by meeting educational, networking, marketing and advocacy needs of our businesses, farms, and entrepreneurs creating the best community in which to live, work and do business.
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