May 17th, 2012
A live auction will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the parking lot of the Habitat Restore at 813 Merita St., located across U.S. 52 from Mayberry Mall. It will feature chairs and other pieces, which are more works of art rather than furniture, for sale during Saturday’s event.
Discarded items have been given new leases on life through repairing and decorating them. Chairs and other pieces show the creative talents of local art students and individual crafters who worked on the project. A table has been decorated with paintings of antique seed packages. A chair is adorned with the red, white and blue of the American flag.
Proceeds from the event will be used to build more houses under the Habitat program that seeks to provide decent, affordable homes to worthy occupants.
Saturday’s gathering will include an auction and music. 1 Way N, from Pilot Mountain, is scheduled to perform and a bounce house also will be available for children. Various vendors will be selling food including hot dogs.
Mount Airy is just south of the Virginia state line, 60 km northwest of Winston-Salem, N.C. and the home of The Cabins at White Sulphur Springs.
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May 8th, 2012
George Lindsey — who played Goober on the long-running television series. “The Andy Griffith Show”, family has died.
Goober, dim-witted but good-natured, always had audiences laughing. Pumping gas or checking oil at Wally’s filling station wearing his trademark beanie.
In September 1999, Lindsey made a visit to Mount Airy as part of its annual Mayberry Days Celebration. Fans crowded around to get an close look at “Goober.” While in Mount Airy, Lindsey visited local Mayberry attractions such as Snappy Lunch, Floyd’s City Barber Shop and a replica of Wally’s filling station.
George Lindsey and his Goober character will always reside in Mount Airy because of donations he made to the Andy Griffith Museum. His familiar beanie, which has been bronzed, along with other mementos can be seen in the museum.
Mount Airy is just south of the Virginia state line, 60 km northwest of Winston-Salem, N.C. and the home of The Cabins at White Sulphur Springs.
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May 2nd, 2012
Mount Airy is the home to North Carolina’s favorite Main Street says an online poll conducted by the North Carolina Chapter of the American Planning Association.
State residents voted on their favorite Main Street, and Tuesday Mount Airy was announced as the top choice. After all the votes were tallied, Mount Airy stood at the top of the field.
Mount Airy will officially be recognized during a ceremony in town later in May — a date had yet to be finalized.
Just minutes from historic Downtown Mount Airy, NC, the White Sulphur Springs Cabins, part of the White Sulphur Springs Community, are a great place to stay while enjoying the Best Main Street in North Carolina.
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May 1st, 2012
Memorial Day is always a special occasion, but it will be even more memorable this year when a U.S. senator is scheduled to attend a holiday observance in Mount Airy.
Senator Richard Burr will speak during the annual Memorial Day Remembrance Service at the city war memorial on the corner of South Main and Rockford streets. It begins at 11 a.m.
Monday’s service will begin with an invocation by Korean War veteran Herbert Joyce, with the national anthem to be sung by Elizabeth Martin. The annual placement of a wreath at the memorial will be followed by a rifle volley salute delivered by the American Legion Post 123 Honor Guard, with the city Honor Guard to lead the retrieval of colors.
Just minutes from historic Downtown Mount Airy, NC, the White Sulphur Springs Cabins, part of the White Sulphur Springs Community, are a great place to stay while enjoying the Memorial Day Weekend in Mount Airy.
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April 23rd, 2012
The land of Mayberry has been topping the list of a state contest. Mount Airy has held the lead of the six finalists vying for the title of “the greatest place in North Carolina.” The North Carolina chapter of the American Planning Association is holding the online contest.
Downtown is the heart of Mt. Airy. It’s a place where people love to walk, have lunch and shopping. A bit part is the popular Andy Griffith Museum and memories of the show.
Just minutes from historic Downtown Mount Airy, NC, the White Sulphur Springs Cabins, part of White Sulphur Springs Community, are a great place to stay while enjoying the Mount Airy Main Street charm.
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April 16th, 2012
• SATURDAY, MAY 5TH: 15 North Carolina Wineries, Food Vendors, Local Artists, and Great Music. Held on Main Street in Downtown Mt. Airy. Time: 12:00 to 6:00pm
Just minutes from historic Downtown Mount Airy, NC, the White Sulphur Springs Cabins, part of White Sulphur Springs Community, are a great place to stay after your Wine Tasting.
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April 16th, 2012
Mark your calendars for Saturday, May 5, 2012. It’s an unforgettable event that will help Mountain Valley Hospice raise money to benefit our patients and families. This year, we are introducing a Kid’s Fun Run as well as a team registration option.
Tour de Mayberry (92 Miles or 100 Miles with a climb up Pilot Mountain) – This route will take cyclists through downtown Mt. Airy past several establishments referenced on The Andy Griffith Show. After leaving Mt. Airy, riders will continue on to scenic Pilot Mountain.
Edwards-Franklin House Tour (44 Miles) -This route will travel a scenic route out of Mt. Airy to the Edwards-Franklin House. You return to Mt. Airy by an alternate route. This ride features some strenuous hills.
Mount Airy Tour (19 Miles) – This route is ideal for riders wanting a short spin through the town of Mt. Airy. Cyclists will pass the boyhood home of Andy Griffith, as well as the Andy & Opie “TV Land” Statue, before heading out for some scenic views of the Blue Ridge Mountain Range.
5K Run / Walk – This course is ideal for those wanting a short loop through gently rolling and delightfully shaded uptown Mt. Airy. It is an out and back going through some of Mount Airy’s more beautiful neighborhoods including historic North Main; beginning and ending in the parking lot of Mountain Valley Hospice.
Kid’s Fun Run – You get to choose either 1 mile or ½ mile. Enjoy a safe, fun, organized quick run designed especially for the youngest of adventurers (ages 3-12).
Just minutes from historic Downtown Mount Airy, NC, the White Sulphur Springs Cabins, part of White Sulphur Springs Community, are a great place to stay after your Tour De Mayberry Ride or Run.
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April 13th, 2012
Voting begins today in a contest in which Mount Airy was selected among the top six of 44 small North Carolina towns. The contest, called, “Great Places in North Carolina,” is sponsored by the North Carolina Chapter of the American Planning Association (APA-NC). This year the program is honoring “Great Main Streets.”
We hope everyone goes online to vote to assure Mount Airy will get the distinction of having the greatest downtown in North Carolina. The finalist with the most votes will be recognized as the “People’s Choice” at 5 p.m. on April 30.
North Carolina residents can vote online for their favorite Main Street through April 30 by going to www.nc-apa.org/greatplaces. Once there, they will find information on how to vote for the “People’s Choice.” Voting starts today. There is a limit of one vote per person or computer.
Just minutes from historic Downtown Mount Airy, NC, the White Sulphur Springs Cabins, part of White Sulphur Springs Community, are a great place to stay while enjoying the Mount Airy Main Street charm.
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April 10th, 2012
There will be a Fly-In and Cruise-In at the Mount Airy/Surry County Airport on April 28th that will feature airplane, helicopter and aerobatic rides.
There will be more than 25 aircraft and 100 classic cars on display. The show will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and is free. There will be a flour drop and spot-landing competitions.
Just minutes from all the excitement and historic Downtown Mount Airy, NC, the White Sulphur Springs Cabins, part of White Sulphur Springs Community, are a great place to stay while enjoying the show.
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March 29th, 2012
ART WALK
Saturday, April 14
Shop, dine, & enjoy art in Downtown Mount Airy!
www.mountairyartwalk.com
A mile’s worth of art will be on display at the first ever Mount Airy Art Walk on April 14.
The various artistic genres include: painting, photography, drawing, woodworking, mixed media, sculpture, quilting, jewelry making, batik, basket weaving and instrument making. Folks will be able to meet the artists, witness many of them at work, and purchase fine art and crafts.
Food will be available at downtown Mount Airy’s wide array of restaurants and the event also will feature Surry County wines.
The art walk culminates a week in which the art will be displayed throughout town. It begins at 10 a.m. and lasts until early evening.
Just minutes from all conveniences and historic Downtown Mount Airy, NC, the White Sulphur Springs Cabins, part of White Sulphur Springs Community, are a great place to stay while shopping for art.
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