Yadkin Valley Chamber Calendar of Events

January 2010
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March 2010
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	01	02	03	04	05 Walt’s Wine Down Fridays	06 Bluegrass Jam Blues Guitar
07 (Week 06)	08	09	10 Girls Night Out	11	12 Valentine's Day Getaway	13 For the Love of Chocolate & Wine Bluegrass Jam Valentines Winemaker Dinner Darlene Caudle, aka Patsy Cline 8th Annual Valentines Day Celebration Valentine's Dinner Valentine’s Special Valentine's Day Weekend Wine Release Party Owl Prowl
14 (Week 07) Learn the Language of Amore Bill Mann jazz Valentine’s Day Wine Tasting	15	16	17 Wine Club Pickup	18	19 Walt’s Wine Down Fridays	20 Murder at Shadow Springs Wine Club Pickup Bluegrass Jam Music & Mulled Wine Trail Marathon and Half Marathon
21 (Week 08) Wine Education Course You Are the Winemaker Wine Club Pickup	22 CUSTOMER APPRECIATION WEEK	23 CUSTOMER APPRECIATION WEEK	24 CUSTOMER APPRECIATION WEEK	25 CUSTOMER APPRECIATION WEEK	26 CUSTOMER APPRECIATION WEEK Walt’s Wine Down Fridays	27 Afternoon at the Winery Bluegrass Jam CUSTOMER APPRECIATION WEEK Birds and Worms
28 (Week 09) CUSTOMER APPRECIATION WEEK Sunday Stories with Lenna and Frank

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RagApple Lassie Vineyards—Boonville-- Walt’s Wine Down Fridays. Every Friday, come sample wines, meet and/or be entertained by the famous “Big Walt” McMillan, get a FREE Herd Starter Kit, and special ‘by the glass’ wine prices! 1 866-RAGAPPLE

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Carolina Heritage Vineyard & Winery—Elkin-- Join us for an old time bluegrass jam session every Saturday from 1-5 PM. No cover charge. Bring your instruments or just come to enjoy listening to the wonderful talent of local musicians while tasting our fine wines! Tel: 336. 366. 3301

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RagApple Lassie Vineyards—Boonville-- Spend a winter afternoon tasting awesome wines and listening to Tom Rucker and his blues Guitar! Noon to six! 1 866-RAGAPPLE

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Twenty One & Main Restaurant—Elkin-- Twenty One & Main Restaurant and The Spa at North Bridge Street present a Special Girls Night Out. Treat yourself to an Express Manicure and Delicious Martini While Visiting with Friends. 5:30-8:00 at the Wine Bar. 336-526-2001 susan@spanorthbridge.com

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12th-13th Klondike Cabins—State Road-- Romantic Valentine's Day Getaway at Klondike Cabins. A getaway to our Klondike Cabins offers a romantic evening by the fireplace and a private dinner to celebrate this special day! The Cabin Complex has two private cottages (2 bedroom/2 bath cottages each set aside for a couple for this weekend) and one Main Cabin that can host two couples (2 bedroom/bath suites off of a large shared common area with fireplace). Dinner will be prepared by Judy Hancock and delivered to your cottage along with a bottle of Grassy Creek Vineyard & Winery wine! The fireplace will be roaring and the evening all yours to enjoy! During the day you can enjoy an included tasting of Grassy Creek wines and meander around our beautiful and rustic grounds - highlighted by our namesake, Grassy Creek, and its peaceful hiking trail alongside it. Friday and Saturday nights are available (February 12th and 13th). Total cost is $300 per couple. Call Judy Hancock at 336-835-4230 to make your reservation now

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Vineyards of Swan Creek—Buck Shoals, Dobbins Creek, Laurel Gray, Raffaldini, Shadow Springs—For the Love of Chocolate and Wine. Join the Vineyards of Swan Creek for a unique chocolate and wine pairing. Enjoy a different chocolate concoction at each vineyard paired with wine. 11am-5pm. Visit www.swancreekvineyards.com for more info.

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Carolina Heritage Vineyard & Winery—Elkin-- Join us for an old time bluegrass jam session every Saturday from 1-5 PM. No cover charge. Bring your instruments or just come to enjoy listening to the wonderful talent of local musicians while tasting our fine wines! Tel: 336. 366. 3301

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Shadow Springs Vineyard—Hamptonville--Valentines Winemaker Dinner 6:30pm Cost $125.00 per couple plus tax, gratuity is included. Call for reservation at 336-468-5000 or email Info@shadowspringsvineyard.com

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RagApple Lassie Vineyards—Boonville-- Darlene Caudle, aka Patsy Cline, will romance you with her renditions of Patsy Cline, while you are sampling awesome wines from glasses rimmed with fine chocolate. 1 866-RAGAPPLE

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Westbend Vineyards—Lewisville-- 8th Annual Valentines Day Celebration, Red Wine & Chocolate Saturday, Febuary 13th 1-5pm $10.00 Per Person, Wine Club Members are FREE. Bring your loved one and share a romantic afternoon at Westbend. Premier release 0f 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon paired with artisan chocolates. Music will be provided by Brenda Wallace. Cupid says, "Take your sweetheart to Westbend for an afternoon of red wine and chocolate. Call for more details 336-945-5032

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Cedarbrook Country Club—State Road--Valentine's Dinner. Plan to join us for this special day and Celebrate With: "Dine With Patsy Cline". Dinner Served: 5:30 - 9pm. Show starts at 8pm. Please Call 336.835.2320 for reservations by Thursday, February 11, 2010, and enjoy a fabulous Valentine's Dining experience!

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Fairfield Inn and Suites—Elkin—Valentine’s Special. Our all inclusive Valentine’s Package includes a one night’s stay in a suite of your choice, roundtrip shuttle to Sanders Ridge Vineyard for a fabulous Dinner for 2 with a special visit to the tasting room of the vineyard to try their wines. When you return to the hotel you will receive a bottle of wine with a bowl of fresh chocolate covered oversized fresh strawberries. Upon request we can add roses to your room for an Addition charge. Flowers will be delivered to your room by Ratledge Florist. For more Information please feel free to contact our Guest Services team at the Fairfield Inn & Suites 336-353-2008

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Grassy Creek Vineyard—State Road-- Valentine's Day Weekend at
Grassy Creek Vineyard & Winery and Klondike Cabins. Chocolate Tasting! Time: 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Where: Red Barn Tasting Room. The CHOCOLATIER (Jack Mantero) from BLUE RIDGE CHOCOLATES will be at the Grassy Creek Vineyard & Winery's Red Barn Tasting Room with his luscious chocolates from Belgium, France, and Garrison Confections - THE famous New York confectioner and top chocolatier in America! Andrew Garrison Shotts was once the Chef at the Russian Tea Room. His chocolates are unique and phenomonally delicious. Enjoy the astounding pairing of Blue Ridge Chocolates and Grassy Creek Cabernet Franc or Chambourcin while sitting next to the magnificent Grassy Creek fireplace! Not to be missed - with loved one or not! 336-835-4230

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Round Peak Vineyards—Mount Airy---Round Peak Valentine’s Weekend Wine Release Party ! This is the way to celebrate the day...chocolate and red wine! Join us as we release our newest red blend, Les Trois Chien. There will be live music with Grammy-nominated singer Alicia Merritt, and we’ll be doing special wine pairings with our favorites from the Davidson Chocolate Company! Looking for a great gift? Pick up a bottle of one of our wine dipped in chocolate...pre-order today! 12-6pm (336) 352-5595 info@roundpeak.com

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Stone Mountain State Park—Traphill-- Owl Prowl
Join a park ranger for this informative program about the hawks of the night. Meet at the park visitor center at 2:00pm 336) 957-8185 stone.mountain@ncmail.net

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Raffaldini Vineyards—Ronda—Learn the Language of Amore. An Italian language workshop hosted by Linguistics professor and Raffaldini family member Tina Raffaldini. Workshops are held on the second floor of the villa at 1pm and at 3pm free of charge Please RSVP: 336-835-9463 or Email: info@raffaldini.com. This Valentine’s Day, while you are at Raffaldini Vineyards, don't miss a complimentary chocolate tasting from Blue Ridge Chocolates of Elkin, NC! Enjoy their variety of boutique chocolates with your favorite Raffaldini wine!

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RagApple Lassie Vineyards—Boonville-- Bill Mann playing smooth jazz on the tenor, alto or soprano saxophones - all afternoon – noon to six - while you sample great wines from glasses rimmed with fine chocolate! 1 866-RAGAPPLE

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Hutton Vineyards—Dobson--Valentine’s Day Wine Tasting. There will be a free tasting for ladies and hors d’oeuvres. 12pm-6pm. 336-374-2621
336-782-5577 malcolm@huttonwinery.com www.huttonwinery.com

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Raffaldini Vineyards—Ronda— Wine Club Pickup Begins 11am-5pm. For more information: info@raffaldini.com or 336.835.9463

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RagApple Lassie Vineyards—Boonville-- Walt’s Wine Down Fridays. Every Friday, come sample wines, meet and/or be entertained by the famous “Big Walt” McMillan, get a FREE Herd Starter Kit, and special ‘by the glass’ wine prices! 1 866-RAGAPPLE

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Shadow Springs Vineyard—Hamptonville— Murder at Shadow Springs is a murder mystery staring the Shadow Springs wines. You see one wine is murdered and the other 9 wines are suspects. Come help “Inspector Merlot” solve this wine mystery in the casual setting of our downstairs Legacy Room. Tickets will be presold for this event and seating is limited. Tickets are $40.00 per person (Includes gratuity). Catered by Bennett’s of Hickory, NC. 6:30 pm. 336-468- 5000 http://www.shadowspringsvineyard.com/

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Raffaldini Vineyards—Ronda—Wine Club Pickup Weekend 11am-5pm. For more information: info@raffaldini.com or 336.835.9463

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Carolina Heritage Vineyard & Winery—Elkin-- Join us for an old time bluegrass jam session every Saturday from 1-5 PM. No cover charge. Bring your instruments or just come to enjoy listening to the wonderful talent of local musicians while tasting our fine wines! Tel: 336. 366. 3301

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Round Peak Vineyards—Mount Airy--- Music & Mulled Wine the 3rd Saturday of every month Come by, hang out, and get rid of the winter chill with some mulled wine and live music! With our comfy couches and free wi-fi, what more could you ask for? 12-6pm (336) 352-5595 info@roundpeak.com

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Pilot Mountain State Park—Pilot Mountain-- Trail Marathon and Half Marathon
On February 20th, a trail marathon and half marathon will be held on the park's bridle and hiking trails, starting at the park's Yadkin River Section. Bridle Trail users may want to avoid using the park's bridle trails on this date. This is not a park sponsored event. For more information use the following link: http://www.pilotmountainpayback.com/

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Expand Your Palate!Wine Education Course 2:00pm
$25 per person Light refreshments will be provided for pairing. Join Raffaldini Vineyards for an educational, fun-filled afternoon as we introduce our Wine Education Course. The course will feature a side-by-side comparison of Raffaldini wines with their Italian counterparts. Our ISG Sommelier, Cynthia, will guide you through the intricacies of these wines and the similarities and differences between the grapes, soils and vineyards in Italy and in the Swan Creek AVA. Make your pre-paid reservations today by calling 336.835.9463 or email us. Seats are limited; make your reservations now!

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Shadow Springs Vineyard—Hamptonville—You Are the Winemaker. Blending classes will be held downstairs of the Shadow Springs tasting room at a cost of $59.00 plus tax per blending station. Each blending station can hold 1 to 2 people. Classes will be between 1-2 hours in length. Each blending station will have three different 100ml samples of red wine and one 100ml sample of white wine. There will also be measuring equipment and glasses to try your blend with. After some instruction you will be able to blend you own masterpiece. After writing down your recipe we will blend it, bottle it and you can put your label on the 750ml bottle. You then can take it home and enjoy it. If you want more than one bottle, additional wine can be blending for $20.00 per 750ml bottle. 2pm. 336-468- 5000 http://www.shadowspringsvineyard.com/

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Raffaldini Vineyards—Ronda—Wine Club Pickup Weekend 12pm-5pm. For more information: info@raffaldini.com or 336.835.9463

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Westbend Vineyards—Lewisville-- CUSTOMER APPRECIATION WEEK FEBRUARY 22ND- 28TH. Tasting room hours Tues - Sat 11-5 Sun 12-5. Our Friendly staff is waiting to greet you in our tasting room. Westbend is offering free tastings and free shipping on case purchases until February 28th. During your visit be sure to sign up for our wine club. Hope to see you soon. Call 1-866-901-5032 or email info@westbendvineyards.com to place your order.

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Westbend Vineyards—Lewisville-- CUSTOMER APPRECIATION WEEK FEBRUARY 22ND- 28TH. Tasting room hours Tues - Sat 11-5 Sun 12-5. Our Friendly staff is waiting to greet you in our tasting room. Westbend is offering free tastings and free shipping on case purchases until February 28th. During your visit be sure to sign up for our wine club. Hope to see you soon. Call 1-866-901-5032 or email info@westbendvineyards.com to place your order.

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CUSTOMER APPRECIATION WEEK FEBRUARY 22ND- 28TH. Tasting room hours Tues - Sat 11-5 Sun 12-5. Our Friendly staff is waiting to greet you in our tasting room. Westbend is offering free tastings and free shipping on case purchases until February 28th. During your visit be sure to sign up for our wine club. Hope to see you soon. Call 1-866-901-5032 or email info@westbendvineyards.com to place your order.

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CUSTOMER APPRECIATION WEEK FEBRUARY 22ND- 28TH. Tasting room hours Tues - Sat 11-5 Sun 12-5. Our Friendly staff is waiting to greet you in our tasting room. Westbend is offering free tastings and free shipping on case purchases until February 28th. During your visit be sure to sign up for our wine club. Hope to see you soon. Call 1-866-901-5032 or email info@westbendvineyards.com to place your order.

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Westbend Vineyards—Lewisville-- CUSTOMER APPRECIATION WEEK FEBRUARY 22ND- 28TH. Tasting room hours Tues - Sat 11-5 Sun 12-5. Our Friendly staff is waiting to greet you in our tasting room. Westbend is offering free tastings and free shipping on case purchases until February 28th. During your visit be sure to sign up for our wine club. Hope to see you soon. Call 1-866-901-5032 or email info@westbendvineyards.com to place your order.

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RagApple Lassie Vineyards—Boonville-- Walt’s Wine Down Fridays. Every Friday, come sample wines, meet and/or be entertained by the famous “Big Walt” McMillan, get a FREE Herd Starter Kit, and special ‘by the glass’ wine prices! 1 866-RAGAPPLE

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Raffaldini Vineyards—Ronda— An Afternoon at the Winery 1:15pm & 2:45pm Ever wanted to learn more about how wine is made? Join our winemaker, Stephen Rigby, as he guides you on a tour of the winery. You'll learn the formula behind our award-winning wines, as well as go step by step through the winemaking process. This is a free event, but space is limited. Reservations are not required but are suggested. For more information: info@raffaldini.com or 336.835.9463

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Carolina Heritage Vineyard & Winery—Elkin-- Join us for an old time bluegrass jam session every Saturday from 1-5 PM. No cover charge. Bring your instruments or just come to enjoy listening to the wonderful talent of local musicians while tasting our fine wines! Tel: 336. 366. 3301

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Westbend Vineyards—Lewisville-- CUSTOMER APPRECIATION WEEK FEBRUARY 22ND- 28TH. Tasting room hours Tues - Sat 11-5 Sun 12-5. Our Friendly staff is waiting to greet you in our tasting room. Westbend is offering free tastings and free shipping on case purchases until February 28th. During your visit be sure to sign up for our wine club. Hope to see you soon. Call 1-866-901-5032 or email info@westbendvineyards.com to place your order.

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Stone Mountain State Park—Traphill-- Birds and Worms. Join a park ranger for this special childrens project wild activity Birds and Worms. Meet at the park visitor center at 2:00 pm. This is an outside activity so dress for the weather. 336) 957-8185

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Westbend Vineyards—Lewisville-- CUSTOMER APPRECIATION WEEK FEBRUARY 22ND- 28TH. Tasting room hours Tues - Sat 11-5 Sun 12-5. Our Friendly staff is waiting to greet you in our tasting room. Westbend is offering free tastings and free shipping on case purchases until February 28th. During your visit be sure to sign up for our wine club. Hope to see you soon. Call 1-866-901-5032 or email info@westbendvineyards.com to place your order.

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RagApple Lassie Vineyards—Boonville-- Sunday Stories with Lenna and Frank. Sunday Stories with Lenna and Frank – come at 3:00 p.m. be entertained for an hour by the Hobson’s as they share glimpses of the ‘birth’ of their baby RagApple Lassie as well as tidbits from their personal pasts! A NEW chapter of this best seller will be revealed the fourth Sunday of each month! 1 866-RAGAPPLE