September 2009 - Explore Eden NC

 your guide to news and events from beautiful eden, north carolina 
P.O. Box 70
Eden, NC 27289-0070
(336) 623-7789, ext. 3021
www.ExploreEdenNC.com
River Otter
E-mail submissions
for October by Sept. 25 to:
GoDowntown@EdenNC.us
Dan E. Smith
Celebrating Eden’s Art, History & River Heritage
Washington Street
in the beautiful, historic Olde Leaksville Shopping District
free parking throughout the area  shuttle service available
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Don‟t miss „Revolutionary War Living History‟
at River Village
„On The Water‟ at RiverFest
Enjoy these canoeing and kayaking trips available Saturday:
Settles Bridge
From Settles Bridge in Stoneville to Eden Wildlife Access
10.5 miles: 3.5 - 5.5 hours
Shuttles run 9 a.m., 12 p.m.
RiverFest Float
From Harrington Highway bridge to Eden Wildlife Access
3 miles: 1.5 - 2.5 hours
Shuttles run 9 a.m., 10:15 a.m.
Guided Beginner Paddle
From Leaksville Landing to Eden Wildlife Access
Approximate times: 11 a.m., 2 p.m., 4 p.m.
$20 per boat will include a guide for this trip. Limit 8 boats per trip.
A $15 registration fee will provide boaters with a 2009 RiverFest
T-shirt and a shuttle to the river. All shuttles start at the Eden
Wildlife access on Bethlehem Church Road. Boat rentals for these trips
are available from Three Rivers Outfitters: $25 per canoe or kayak.
Call 627-6215 to reserve your spot.
Look for the Three Rivers Outfitters booth
at River Village!
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RiverFest entertainers preparing fantastic shows
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Don‟t miss these fantastic RiverFest events
on Saturday!
10 a.m.
„Professional Fly Casting‟ demonstration for adults and children
10:15 a.m.
„SCWA Live Professional Wrestling,‟ referee Hall of Famer Jimmy “The Boogie Woogie Man” Valiant
11 a.m.
„Kids Fly Tying‟ taught by Wing & Fly Company
11 a.m.
„Eden Historical Museum Ribbon Cutting‟ to celebrate permanent exhibit bays
1 p.m.
„Freeze Modeling‟ - Judith Warren Boutique & Bridal presents formal Holiday, New Year‟s, Prom wear
1:45 p.m.
„Little Miss RiverFest Pageant‟
2:30 p.m.
„Adam the Alligator of Draper Lake‟ - 30 minute story and game program for kids 4-7
3:15 p.m.
„Curious George at the Eden Historical Museum‟ - 30 minute story and game program for kids 4-7
ALL DAY
Dan River Basin Association Activities at RIVER VILLAGE including
„Tub O Bugs‟ - giving kids of all ages an up close and personal experience with the bold and
corner of Washington & Patrick streets
Monroe Street, lasts until 11:50 a.m.
corner of Washington & Patrick streets, lasts until 1:30 p.m.
Washington Street
at Pace-Stone on Washington Street, lasts until 3 p.m.
Stage 2, lasts until 2:45 p.m.
Eden Historical Museum on Washington Street - sign up at Eden Preservation Society booth
Eden Historical Museum on Washington Street - sign up at Eden Preservation Society booth
fascinating bugs that call the Dan and Smith rivers home.
„iIMPACT River Art Project‟ - participants learn about the impact of plastic on rivers and oceans and
create art from recyclable material.
THANKS to all these sponsors
who are making RiverFest 2009 successful!
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Eden opens two new river access sites
Draper Landing
Island Ford Landing
The Island Ford Landing River Access Site, at the Smith
River Greenway, and the Draper Landing River Access Site,
at the east Highway 700 bridge, are now open.
The completions of these two projects make three river
access sites that have been developed and are maintained by
the city. The first site created is the Leaksville Landing River
Access Site, located on Hamilton Street.
The City of Eden and the Eden River Development Committee have worked very hard over the past several years to locate and develop river access sites in Eden. These sites have
been built to benefit our citizens and to help promote tourism
around the two wonderful rivers that run through the city. We
are taking advantage of these rivers to help bring visitors to
Eden. These visitors will stay in our motels and hotels, eat in
our restaurants and patronize other businesses here, which
has a positive economic impact on Eden.
For more information on the city‟s river access sites,
please call the Parks and Recreation Department at
623-2110, option 3 or visit www.ExploreEdenNC.com.
We are gearing up for Fall and
the Holidays with home decor items,
freshly roasted coffees and gifts.
We have even snuck in a few
Christmas items to get the
gift-giving wheels turning!
646-A Washington St.  627-4200
Friday Jams
have concluded
for the summer.
Thanks to all who
attended and participated!
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Proceeds from this fundraiser for the Eden Preservation Society will be used
for the upkeep and maintenance of the Park and the Morehead Mill Wall.
Join us to welcome
this new Eden business
to our community.
IN CASE OF RAIN, the event will be held at
Leaksville United Methodist Church, 603 Henry St.
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony:
Thursday, Sept. 3
3 p.m.
www.EdenPreservation.org
Tuesday, Sept. 8, 8 a.m.
Enrich Cosmetic
406 Thompson St.
623-3336
Adult Literacy
Tutor Training:
Oct. 5, 8, 12, 15
4-7 p.m.
English as a
Second Language:
(in addition to above
Saturday, Sept. 26
6:30-8:30 p.m.
FREE ADMISSION!
dates) Oct. 19, 22
4-7 p.m.
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visit the market and
experience DOWNTOWN
featuring live music,
a cooking demonstration
First & Third Fridays
3-6 p.m.
Henry Street Municipal Lot
and your favorite vendors!
And DON’T MISS shopping specials
in the fine shops of the
Olde Leaksville Shopping District …
View the work of this talented
Martinsville photographer
Sept. 1-30 at Eden City Hall.
For more information,
visit Andrea’s website:
AndreaDespotPhotography.com
For more information about the
Artist of the Month program,
contact Cindy Adams
at 623-7789. ext. 3021 or
CAdams@EdenNC.com
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