Lewisburg and Greenbrier County WV

 

Historic Downtown Lewisburg continues its tradition of First Fridays after Five! It takes place on February 4th from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm.  Bring your family and friends for an evening in downtown Lewisburg to enjoy music, art, food and fun!

Almost Heaven Habitat for Humanity will be presenting its Women Build Project throughout the evening in various locations downtown.  Project representatives will be on hand at downtown businesses, who will present information about the project.  First Friday attendees will be able to “sponsor a square foot” of the house that will be built by an all women construction team in the Spring of 2011.  The names of individuals who sponsor a square foot at the February First Fridays event will be entered into a drawing for prizes.

 

The Women Build Project also presents a “sign-a-stud” project, to be held from 5pm to 9pm at the Greenbrier County Convention and Visitor’s Bureau.  Children of all ages are invited to design a one foot section of a 2x4 board, which will be used in the building process of the Women Build house. 

For additional information, please contact Courtney Jesser at 304-667-0332.

Carnegie Hall invites everyone to two new exhibit openings from 5:00 pm to 7:00pm. Old Stone Gallery features the paintings of Olive Jo Burgess McCoy and The Museum Gallery features “Mostly Blossoms”, paintings by Helen Chilton.

Location: 105 Church Street, 645-7917

 

The Bakery on Court Street will be selling tasty mini pizzas and pepperoni rolls as a fundraiser for an upcoming Youth Mission Trip to Costa Rica. 

Location:  102 N. Court Street, 645-1106

 

Studio 40 will be celebrating “Pay It Forward” Friday. In appreciation of their wonderful customers and friends, they will randomly select several customers throughout the evening. If chosen, you will receive a small gift and some kind words, which you will be asked to pass along to others. 

Location:  130 West Washington Street, 647-4444

 

Having just returned from the Gourmet Food Show, Bella The Corner Gourmet will be featuring new tastings for 2011. 

Location:  100 East Washington Street, 520-4921

 

Plants Etc welcomes Django Burroughs, who will entertain with his original music on guitar. Stop by to listen and enjoy refreshments. 

Location: 102 South Jefferson Street, 645-6910

Harmony Ridge Gallery and Red Key 3 host a Vote For Lewisburg night.  Show your West Virginia pride, by bringing your laptop, IPad or any other techy gadget and show us you are voting for Lewisburg as “America’s Coolest Small Town” and receive a complimentary glass of wine! 

Location:209 W. Washington Street, 645-4333

 

The Irish Pub again welcomes West Virginia music legend and historian Jimmy Costa together with the famous Patrick O’Flaherty starting at 5:00 pm.

Location:  109 East Washington Street, 645-7386

In the spirit of First Friday, The Lewis Theatre offers complimentary popcorn for their evening movie goers from 7pm to 10pm. 

Location:  113 Court Street, 645-6038

 

At the end of the evening, if you want to continue the fun, head over to Casasanta on Court Street for “First Friday Follies”.  It is a highly chaotic jam session among local musicians, led by Ken Sherman and Pat Gabbert.  Bring along a ticket from an event in the last 30 days from Carnegie Hall, Greenbrier Valley Theatre or Trillium for free admission.  

Location:  122 N. Court Street, 3rd Floor, 645-1500

 

If you are a fan of First Fridays After 5, don’t forget to VOTE for Lewisburg as “America’s Coolest Small Town”!

 

First Fridays after Five takes place all year long in downtown Lewisburg with shops, galleries and restaurants opened until 9:00 pm ........ serving complimentary refreshments and entertainment. 

The event is sponsored by City National Bank.  First Fridays After Five: You’ll find the lights on and the town alive!

 

 

 

 

 

Downtown Lewisburg is just 1 mile south of I-64 via Exit 169. The town center is located at Washington Street (I-60) and Jefferson Street (Rt. 219). 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wolf Creek Gallery is located in the heart of historic Lewisburg, West Virginia ......... primarily a women’s specialty shop featuring classic styles with the top trends and must have seasonal merchandise.  Upstairs is Wolf Creek’s children’s shop, Do Si Do for Kids, specializing in children’s wear from birth to toddler years.

 

“Wolf Creek Gallery has transformed over the years into what it is today,” says Deva Wagner owner of the shop.  Deva became the owner in 1998 although she had been running it since it opened in 1994!   “What started as a small shop selling t-shirts, sterling silver jewelry and gift items now caters to the most critical shopper!  We pride ourselves in locating the most unique gifts, accessories and jewelry and making it available here in Lewisburg WV.”

 

Deva said, “I have always had a love of clothing and jewelry, since I was a little girl and my grandmother would take me shopping in New York!”  Now, she travels to trade shows in New York and Atlanta four to six times a year to buy merchandise for Wolf Creek Gallery.   

 

Wolf Creek Gallery offers a wide variety of eclectic clothing and comfort footwear and stylish heels for any occasion, as well as fine leather bags and unique jewelry.   You will also find wonderfully scented bath and beauty products, candles and one-of-a-kind gifts.

  

 

 

“We opened Do Si Do for Kids in 1999 due to our customers need for quality, yet unique, children's clothing, gifts, and accessories.  We showcase specialty items for any occasion, as well as clothing for play and everyday!  Our baby shower gift registry has become very popular with new mothers and families.   Do Si Do for Kids also focuses on popular items such as colorful toys and books for all ages”, says Deva.

 

Deva is married to Todd Wagner who is an RN in the ICU department at the Greenbrier Valley Medical Center.  Deva and Todd live in Frankford, about ten miles north of Lewisburg.  They have two children, 11-year old daughter, Cami, and their 5-year old son, Ryan.  

The Wolf Creek Gallery provides complimentary gift wrap with purchases, gift certificates, gift registry and wish lists, as well as shipping services.

 

 

 

 

Hours of Operation:

Monday – Thursday, 9:30 am – 5:30 pm

Friday – Saturday, 9:30 am – 6:00 pm

Sunday, Noon – 5:00 pm

 

Location:

112 W. Washington Street

Lewisburg, WV 24901

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Events at the Greenbrier Include Chefs Cooking during the 6th Annual Cast Iron Cook-Off and a Chance to Win during the Lucky Seat Drawing Event at the Casino.

 

This weekend, January 28 and 29, the Greenbrier will host two exciting events for registered and non-registered guests.

The Collaborative for 21st Century Appalachia, a non-profit organization formed to help West Virginia farmers and West Virginia chefs work together, will hold its 6th Annual Cast Iron Cook-Off at the resort.

 

In addition, The Casino Club is offering guests the opportunity to win big with the Lucky Seat event from 1:00 pm until 5:00 pm on Saturday.   All Player's Club members in the Casino Club will be eligible to win part of a Lucky Seat drawing totaling $4,500.

 

Every 10 minutes one lucky seat will be randomly selected for $100, $500 or $1,000 in G-Rewards. To be eligible, guests must play at least $1 in slot machine play within the drawing period.  Non-registered guests may participate after registering with the Concierge for a Casino Club pass and signing up for a free Player’s Club membership.  Guests may also join the Player’s Club online.  A spectacular live production and happy hour toast at 5:00 pm will conclude the Lucky Seat festivities.

 

The Cook-Off also heats up on Saturday as ten culinary teams, led by some of the state’s most talented chefs and sous chefs, will prepare a four course meal featuring West Virginia grown and raised products. The competition, which is open to the public, begins at 10:00 am and concludes at 2:30 pm. Each team will also include eight amateur culinarians. The teams will prepare a four course meal prepared with West Virginia grown and raised products. The menus and recipes were developed by each team’s chef to be judged by hospitality industry and agri-business leaders. 

 

Last year’s grand champion was Chef Bryan Skelding of The Greenbrier.  Below is a list of the 2011 Cast Iron Cook-Off Participants...click on the links below to meet the cooks:

 

Berry Hills Country Club
Chef Chad A. Rieve

Blossom
Chef Matthew Grover

Cafe Bacchus
Chef Heath Finnell

Cafe Cimino
Chefs Tim and Eli Urbanic

The Country Inn at Berkeley Springs
Chef Joe Cunningham

The Greenbrier
Bryan Skelding

The Greenbrier Sporting Club
Chef Stephen Gustard

Gourmet on the Gorge
Chef Joy Marr

Huntington Prime
Chef Michael Bowe

The Collaborative for the 21st Century Appalachia promotes culinary and cultural tourism while developing regional cuisine featuring indigenous ingredients as well as traditional cookware. The Cast Iron Cook-Off, the Collaborative’s signature event, emphasizes all aspects of the organization’s mission: preserving Appalachian folkways, creating a broad recognition for regional cuisine and sustaining the family farm and rural community.

 

For more information on the Cast Iron Cook-Off or the Collaborative for the 21st Century Appalachia, please visit www.castironcookoff.org  or www.wvfarm2u.org.

 

For information on the casino club players call (304) 536-1110

 

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Real Estate for Sale in the Greenbrier Pines Subdivision, Lewisburg, WV

 

 

Greenbrier Pines is a superb residential subdivision located within the city limits of Lewisburg. Situated on 50 acres, Greenbrier Pines is a quiet and peaceful neighborhood.

 

 

 

 

Below are properties on the market for both residential and land based on the GVBOR MLS data for Greenbrier Pines Subdivision:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The below video is of my neighbors house and will soon be on the market for $499,000.

 

Greenbrier Pines has underground utilities, homeowner's association dues are $100, and the Lewisburg elementary school and the West Virginia Osteopathic School are less than a mile from the subdivision.

 

 

Lewisburg has been nominated as one of the Top 20 Coolest Small Towns in America by Budget Travel, and has been ranked by National Geographic Magazine as one of the best 75 small towns to visit in America.  Inns, shops, cafes, and restaurants open onto its short streets. The galleries and theaters are busy year-round.  Check out some of the great restaurants in the Lewisburg area, as well as specialty shops.

 

If you are a golfer, you may like one of the following courses ..........

Lewisburg Elks Country Club.  The Club is less than four miles from the Greenbrier Pines Subdivision. The club is located ½ mile north of Interstate 64 on US Route 219, is enjoyed by everyone who plays here. Enjoy the eighteen distinctive and unique holes that meander over rolling countryside, or relax on the porch of the Clubhouse, Lodge and Restaurant, a majestic building that is reminiscent of the facility at The Masters.  Blackwell's Restaurant is located in the Lewisburg Elks Country Club.  The food is delicious, service is fast, and has a great ambiance with wonderful views of the golf course.

More golfing is just ten miles away at the famous award-winning Greenbrier Resort.  This renowned property offers 721 rooms, including exquisite guest and estate houses and more than 50 recreational activities including three championship golf courses, indoor and outdoor tennis courts a 40,000-square-foot spa and more.

Also minutes away are golf courses at the Greenbrier Sporting Club Golf Course, the Valley View Country Club, Inc., and the Oakhurst Links.

If not into golfing, there are many outdoor adventures to enjoy  in Lewisburg and the Greenbrier County.........hiking, biking, camping, caving, canoeing, fishing, snow skiing, cross-country skiing, and so much more!!

Leave the hurry of the city behind and enjoy the tranquility of this exclusive community located inside Lewisburg city limits....approximately one mile from the historic downtown area.

 

 

 

 

 

Once again Carnegie Hall in Lewisburg, West Virginia, is planning their annual winter fundraiser.........................

Monte Carlo Night!

 

The date for this fun event is February 26, 2011, from 8 PM - midnight.  With Gillespie's Flowers and Productions' elegant transformations and casino styling, the Underwood Building at the WV State Fairgrounds in Fairlea, WV, will be the site for the biggest party of the year. 

 

The gaming is faux, but if you don't want to gamble, dance to the music of Vern's Pot O' Chili, a favorite local band.  There will be an open bar and an array of hors d'oeuvres for those with an appetite.

Tickets are $60 in advance, and $75 at the door.

 

The proceeds from Monte Carlo Night directly fund the arts and education programming at Carnegie Hall.  Monte Carlo Night is necessary in bridging the gap between other funding and the cost of keeping the arts accessible.  Carnegie Hall invites sponsorships.  There are three levels:

 

Spade- $1,000 sponsorship

 

Heart- $500 sponsorship

 

Diamond  - $300 sponsorship

 

 

Call 304-645-7917

for more information on the sponsorhip levels

and for tickets

 

Show your support for the numerous arts and education programs presented by Carnegie Hall and enjoy a memorable evening of fun at Monte Carlo Night.

Don' forget to save the date ....February 26th...and come out for some fun, faux gambling and dancing as we chase away the winter blues. 

 

 

 

 

 

The Veteran’s Administration’s Community Based Outpatient Clinic located in the Greenbrier Valley Airport Industrial Park in Maxwelton, just north of Lewisburg opened January 17, 2010.  Greenbrier Valley military veterans will now have better access to medical services.

The 8,836 squart-foot clinic occupies space leased from the Greenbrier Valley Economic Development Corporation, a tri-county economic development authority serving Greenbrier, Monroe and Pocahontas counties.  A formal dedication ceremony is scheduled for April 8, 2011.

 

As part of the Beckley Veterans Administration Medicalcenter, the outpatient clinic will offer primary health care, such as initial assessment of health problems, basic diagnostic lab work, immunizations, cancer screening and treatment of chronic health problems, as well as mental health services and home-based, primary care to veterans in Greenbrier, Monroe and Pocahontas counties in West Virginia and Alleghany County, Va.

 

 

The clinic will bring high-quality medical care closer to home for veterans.  Although veterans needing specialized care will still need to travel to Beckley or Salem, the new 8,836-square-foot clinic will be able to serve up to 2,400 veterans. 

Veterans with questions regarding eligibility or enrollment at the clinic should call (304) 497-3900.

 

Hours of operation

8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

On October 1, Roger Pence opened the Carolina Connection Auto Brokers,  pre-owned auto sales, located on Rt. 219 North in Lewisburg, West Virginia.  If you are looking for help in finding the perfect pre-owned car....this is the place to go. 

Roger will search for a used car that is perfect for his customers.  Just tell him what you want, and he will find the car.

 

"Carolina Connection Auto Brokers find cars to meet the needs of residents in the area.....such as Jeeps, four-wheel drive Subaru's, trucks, etc.  Not only do we find cars for our customers, we will do trade-ins or help sell customer vehicles," says Roger.

 

 

Roger stated "the main focus of Carolina Connection is not how many cars we have on the lot, but how many customers get the used car they want."  When asked about the name of his dealership he stated "this business specializes in cars that come from the southern region of the U.S  because used cars from the southern states typically have less rust and are in better condition than those that have been driven in the north....hence the name Carolina Connection."

 

 

Roger and his wife Tamera are originally from Greenbrier County.  Roger, after 30 years of service, retired from the park services and decided it was time to return to their native home.  They opened Bella, the Corner Gourmet Shop in downtown Lewisburg in April 2010, and renovated two apartments above the shop that they now rent out. 

 

The directions to Carolina Connection Auto Brokers are easy just keep going North on Route 219, just about 1/6 miles north of Appalachian Tire Products and before the bowling alley.

 

If you are in need of a used car, or want to sell your car, give Roger Pence a call today  (304) 520-2569 .........he will find the perfect car for you!

 

 

I've been following Karen Kruschka's blogging for some time and I think that she is funny and a great writer. I love her hyper-localism posts.  I enjoyed reading this post as it really shows how addicted Karen is to Active Rain and blogging .... Comments have been disabled, so please go to Karen's post and leave her a comment about her addiction.

 

 

Not only Realtors®, but most people living in West Virginia need a good, dependable car that will get them up and down mountains, and over some rough country roads.  If you are in the market for a car ....check out what is happening at Colonial Ford in Lewisburg, West Virginia this week. 

 

Starting today....January 19-22 and the 24th, Colonial Ford is having a $37 acquisition sale !!! 

 

 

You pay a $37 Acquisition Fee*,

and then take over the payments. 

(*With qualified credit.  Plus all fees.)

 

 

 

 

 

Located at

1446 N Jefferson Street
Lewisburg, WV  24901

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We have a condo in Arlington, Virginia and are in the process of renovating the kitchen.  Since my sister wanted the cabinets for her garage and to save us some money...... my husband, sister, brother-in-law and me drove four hours to start tearing up the kitchen.  This called for removing the appliances, cabinets, counter top, sink, removing wall tiles, and cleaning up the debris. 

I confess that I have never done this before, and it felt good....like on one of those TV remodeling shows.   Removing the wall tiles under the cabinets was somewhat fun, except for bruised knuckles and some minor cuts...we finished the job in one day.  We loaded what cabinets would fit in the truck and were on our way after eight hours of work.  A contractor will be hanging new cabinets, installing new counter top, doing the plumbing and electrical, installing the appliances, etc.

Looks like a cyclone hit this room.... All in a days work....here is what the kitchen looks like now....will share photos of the completed renovation soon.

 

 

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