The U.S. Small Business Administration is announcing a call to all eligible Shuttered Venue Operators Grant (SVOG) applicants seeking economic aid for live entertainment, small businesses, nonprofits, and venues. New applications will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. PT on August 20th. The SVOG program has so far awarded $8.4 billion in grants to more than 10,800 businesses to assist in getting the nation’s cultural institutions, which are critical to the economy and were among the first to shutter, back on track.

High Point University dedicates thousands of hours annually giving back to the community in many ways. The university will now be able to grow its community outreach programs thanks to a generous grant. Oak Foundation is helping fund the creation of the HPU Center for Community Engagement which is expected to begin operating in the fall.

A huge thank you to Brandon Cook and the City of High Point for updating the interactive kiosk and getting the Coltrane Statue ready before the 'Celebrate Coltrane' festivities begin.

The deadline to secure ad space in the November issue of Our State Magazine is fast approaching! Next Friday is the last day to sign up to participate with Visit High Point through a co-op advertising opportunity. This issue is a great time to promote upcoming holiday events and new happenings. Contact Nancy Bowman to secure your space at a discoutned rate.

This week was very exciting for the museum as 1220 Exhibits delivered and started installing the Mars Academy Exhibit. They're almost ready for takeoff, astronauts! The spacecaft is nearing completion.