Town Retailers Appreciate Local Support
Main Street loyalty and support keeps small towns thriving. In Edenton's case, it's Broad St. loyalty and support and that support has proven to be fantastic over the past months. Guess what? The cool temperatures at OBX
are enticing as the sidewalks are hotter than usual with less soles to absorb the heat.
Momentum is key to continued growth. Support builds momentum.
Speaking of momentum, regular supporters of Edenton’s local business community are Larry and Mary Jo Sellers. One morning last week I greeted Larry at the Edenton Coffee House. He was at the big table, a local spot where many start their day. I happened to be downtown, later that afternoon, stopping into the Kraken Coffeehouse for an ice tea and there was Larry supporting another business. We gave each other a nice wave and said, “Nice to see others supporting a new business.”
When proprietor/Chef Kristopher Bateman of Downtown Roots decided to open its doors, starting this past Sunday, I stopped in to see how he was doing and who was enjoying his lunch but Larry with his wife Mary Jo. Larry gets it.
On these extremely hot summer days and rain-soaked storms of late, it’s a challenge for the merchants and restauranteurs to determine staffing, product ordering and most importantly to maintain their hours of operation when the streets are empty. So when your honey says, “What's for diner tonight," make it a point to suggest one of the nice restaurants in Edenton. It makes a difference and helps to keep downtown Edenton healthy.
Mary Jo and Larry Sellers as guest bartenders at a Herringbone Fundraiser for the Boys and Girls Clu
Cooler Weather, Edenton Comes Alive
With the cooler weather this past week, it started to feel a bit like fall. It been a very warm and wet summer and it'snice to feel a bit of coolness in the air. The Steamer games have come and gone but the Farmers Market and Bunch farm stand is filled with harvested veggies, sure to please.
I have also noticed an upswing in town activities for August starting with the Friday night stroll on South Broad Street tonight and the Chowan Art Council opening party tonight featuring Chet McAteer. Read about his art on the front page of ESL online. His art exhibit will be up for the month of August. Its National Lighthouse day Saturday. Take the tour of the Roanoke River Lighthouse from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. and hangout for the Saturday night free Sounds of summer concert waterside, at ColonialPark, featuringThe Bonafides. They're a terrific group of friends from New Bern, having a blast while playing songs they love. Local Surf Wind and Fire owners Danny and Sheila Batten are members of The Bonifides. Get ready to do some dancing.
This week is also about FIGS. Spruill Farm in Roper, in conjunction with the Peanut Factory has scheduled a 5K run, fig tasting and yoga at the farm both Saturday and Sunday. The details are on the hone page.
On Tuesday August 12 at 5:30 p.m fig enthusiasts will have the opportunity to support the Peanut Factory fundraiser event aboard the Albemarle Queen. The fundraiser features Cheryl Orr providing appetizers and her special Fig cocktail.
It looks like we'll be free of rain for the weekend events. So it's time to get out and socialize, catch up with friends and have some fun. Let’s embrace August by enjoying the fruits of the summer and a semi-sunny weekend ahead.
