February. It’s the shortest month, but that’s not stopping Tourism Director Angela Allen and Granville County from packing in a wealth of events and activities into 28 days.
From Cedar Creek Gallery’s ‘Cupful’ exhibit to the popular murder mystery dinner theatre, check out all that Granville County has to offer at www.visitgranvillenc.com.
Allen said she’s constantly updating the website and blog posts to keep the area in tune with all the goings-on.
Whether you appreciate the beauty of handcrafted pottery or enjoy the hunt for a vintage vinyl record, Allen said Granville County offers “a little bit of everything” for people to do – there’s plenty of activities for people to do and things for people to love, she said on Wednesday’s TownTalk.
And she said the collaboration that’s going on among downtown businesses – retail and restaurants – is something to behold.
Take Tobacco Wood Brewing Co., for example. It’s now offering a Saturday brunch from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. But invited to join in the fun during that time is Ox4d Music, which offers a pop-up shop on Saturdays while the finishing touches are being put on its stand-alone Main Street location.
Previously located in the lower level of The Hub on Main, the record shop will open soon at its new location.
“We are so proud of them,” Allen said. “They’re definitely a staple in downtown Oxford.”
And Angel Wings Bookstore recently opened in the space that previously had housed Harvest Restaurant, Allen noted. But they don’t just sell books – there’s a bistro located inside that is being operated by the folks that run Bigfoot BBQ.
Allen said her webpage has a whole tab of listings dedicated to Valentine’s Day. Check out the latest – “Love is in the Air”at https://visitgranvillenc.com/blog/#!/2097-Love-Is-In-The-Air-In-Granville-County-This-Valentines-Season to view all the options for singles, couples, friends and families.
Here are a few highlights of upcoming events across Granville County in February:
- Friday, Feb. 14 – “Fan of the (Soap) Opera” is the theme of the murder mystery dinner show at Thorndale Oaks. Allen said patrons will enjoy a great night of food and entertainment as they put their sleuthing skills to work to solve the whodunit. For details and ticket purchase, visit https://visitgranvillenc.com/whats-happening/#!/288503-murder-mystery-dinner-show-fan-of-the-soap-opera
- Saturday, Feb. 22 – Puppy Love Quarter Auction at The Barn at Vino in Stem. Tickets are $10, and Allen suggests to purchase soon. Sponsored by the local nonprofit Dogs Deserve Better of the Piedmont, participants can expect a fun evening, great auction items and food and beverage trucks for food purchase. The doors open at 6 and the auction begins at 7. Bring a dog toy to donate and take part in a special drawing that evening. Call 919.283.1449 for more information or find details at https://visitgranvillenc.com/whats-happening/#!/288938-puppy-love-quarter-auction
- Saturday, Feb. 8 – Couples can head over to Yoga for Good in downtown Oxford for a couples yoga class from 3:30 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. Once the class is over, participants can stop by Strong Arm Baking Co. with their yoga class ticket for a glass of bubbly, Allen said – the perfect wind-down after a yoga session.
- Saturday, Feb. 8 – 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Take part in the Scavenger Hunt date night at Angel Wings Bookstore, 205 Williamsboro St.
- Thursday, Feb. 13 – 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. – Kids ages 7-12 are invited to Hix Gym for their own version of Valentine’s Day fun, with crafts, games , pizza and more. The cost is $6 per child and the registration deadline is 12 noon on Feb. 13.
- Wednesday, Feb. 12 – 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Verdigris is the place to be to celebrate “Gal”entine’s with your best girlfriends. Finger foods, creative cocktails and music are on the menu.
- Thursday, Feb. 13 6 p.m. – Angel Wings Bookstore hosts Book Besties Galentine’s Night. Wear comfy clothes and bring a book to share – as well as your book bestie for a cozy evening.
With all this talk about love being in the air, Allen just had to mention the annual spring Granville Wedding and Event Expo, scheduled for Sunday, Mar. 2 at the Creedmoor Community Center from 12 noon to 3 p.m.
Admission is free for all who bring a donation to Families Living Violence Free, the nonprofit agency that helps families in domestic violence situations. “If you bring a donation with you that day or go to the payment link and pay, you can get in free,” Allen said.
Come check out all the different vendors who can provide services for weddings, reunions and other big celebrations, all under one roof.
Tasting tickets are $10 and a limited number of VIP packages, which includes a tasting ticket and a swag bag, are available for $20.
https://visitgranvillenc.com/whats-happening/weddings-events/
Find out all the details at www.visitgranvillenc.com.
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