Monday Morning Pick-Me-Up with Java Dave’s
Java Dave’s Coffee and Internet Cafe and WIZS have teamed up for another new contest. Every Monday morning, Java Dave’s and WIZS will be traveling to a local business to reward employees for working hard (and showing up on time). Java Dave’s Coffee and Internet Cafe will supply free coffee and some type of treat, and WIZS will bring t-shirts.
The second Java Dave’s Monday Morning Pick-Me-Up winner was Vance-Granville Community College‘s South Campus. Students and staff were treated to free coffee and Java Dave’s signature chocolate chip cookies.
Who knows where Java Dave and WIZS will be next week.
To nominate your business just submit and email to kevin@wizs.com, and who knows, Java Dave and WIZS might get your Monday off to a good start!
Staples of Henderson holds 15 year ribbon cutting
The Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce celebrated the 15-year anniversary of Staples with a ribbon cutting on Wednesday, April 20 at 10:00 a.m. at their 160 Dabney Road location. “We greatly appreciate everything the chamber of commerce does for the Henderson community, and we’re pleased to help the members with the products and services they need to make more happen with their businesses,” said Stanley Wolfenbarger, general manager, Staples.
Staples retail stores and Staples.com help small business customers make more happen by providing a broad assortment of products, expanded business services and easy ways to shop, all backed with a lowest price guarantee. The Henderson Staples retail location offers a broad assortment and products and business services and easy ways to shop, all back with a lowest price guarantee.
Services include:
- Print & Marketing Services – Prints services ranging from presentations and business cards to signs and banners with expert advice from certified print pros
- Packaging & Shipping Services – Easy shipping with UPS and up to 5% back on Staples Rewards
- Technology Services – Complete technology solutions for home and office from certified techs
- Buy online. Pick up in store – The store will have your online order ready within two hours to pick up
- Ship to Store – Free shipping to store when you order online from Staples.com
- Technology Recycling – Staples offers free electronics recycling for office technology at Staples stores nationwide regardless of where the devices were purchased
- Staples Rewards – Rewards members received up to 5% back on everything and free shipping on orders over $14.99
For more information, please contact them at 252-738-2488.
Monday Morning Pick-Me-Up with Java Dave’s
Java Dave’s Coffee and Internet Cafe and WIZS have teamed up for another new contest. Every Monday morning, Java Dave’s and WIZS will be traveling to a local business to reward employees for working hard (and showing up on time). Java Dave’s Coffee and Internet Cafe will supply free coffee and some type of treat, and WIZS will bring t-shirts.
The first Java Dave’s Monday Morning Pick-Me-Up winner was Vance-Granville Community College. Students and staff were treated to free coffee and Java Dave’s signature cinnamon rolls.
Who knows where Java Dave and WIZS will be next week.
To nominate your business just submit and email to kevin@wizs.com, and who knows, Java Dave and WIZS might get your Monday off to a good start!
Clarke Elementary Students Publish Book #VANCECoProud
Members of the third-grade class of Sara Ireland at Clarke Elementary School have had a book published featuring their writings and illustrations.
Ireland’s students studied for a few weeks about outer space and our solar system. She used her students’ studies as the basis for the book entitled, “If I Were An Astronaut That Landed On . . .,” with each student selecting a planet, real or imaginary, they would like to visit.
The results were 20 different stories, each with illustrations, written by the students in the class. The book has brightly colored drawings that correspond with each student’s story. The stories are handwritten on the book’s pages, with the student author’s name on the bottom on each page.
Ireland said her students voted on what drawing to place on the book’s cover. The students whose art work is on the cover are Jasir Gamble and Kendall West. The illustration on the title page of the book was done by Xya’Riaha Best and Jaylen Jones, also voted on by class members. A different illustration is on the dedication page and was done by Mariana Hernandez-Ancona and Jaylen Jones.
All of the illustrations feature planets surrounded by the darkness of space and lots of stars. Many of the illustrations with the stories depict what the students believe their selected planets would look like.
Ireland said her students worked on their stories and illustrations for several weeks in writing, reading and science classes. They had to choose their topic, do research on it and create several drafts before the final draft for publication. The book was published through the company Schoolmate. Each student received a certificate as a “published author” and a bookmark. Students and their families could purchase a copy of the book for $20. Several students did purchase copies and the school received a copy to be placed in the media center.
Students who had their works published include: Alexia Alvarado, Xya’Riah Best, Jasmin Bullock, Ke’Mya Campbell, Jarett Diaz-Guzman, Iratze Duran-Ruiz, Shaniya Everett, Jasir Gamble, Alysia Harris, Barry Henderson, Kristopher Herbster, Mariana Hernandez-Ancona, Awnya Johnson, Jaylen Jones, Fabiola Lopez-Villa, Jose Rivera, Makala Roberson, Aviana Terry, Kendall West and Danielle Wilson.
“The students were so excited when we received copies of the book,” Ireland said. “They are amazed now that they can see their work published in a book. The whole experience was very positive. They’re really proud of their work and the finished product.”
Principal Crystal Richardson is shown in the cover photo as she reads one of the stories in the book.
(VCS Press Release)