Please join us on September 16 from 5:00 to 6:30 PM for the Chamber After Hours featuring the delights and delectables of Southern Scratch by Kathryn Filipiak.  The After Hours will be at the WW Chamber of Commerce on the Square.  We look forward to seeing everybody!

MULE DAY A&C application 2010

-Menu for September 7th!

Rustic Pizza: Made with homemade crust and topped with organic homemade pizza sauce, tender roasted asparagus, mushrooms, caramelized shallots and mix of mozzarella and blue cheese.
-Marinated lemon pepper okra
-Organic Valencia orange and coconut salad
-Your choice of dessert from the treat basket!

Cost:  $15 per adult or $8 per child

Call by Tuesday, Sept. 7  to order; Kathryn Filipiak, RD, LD 706 505-0698 or 706 678-7442

Sponsored by the Washington-Wilkes Historical Foundation.  For ticket information  contact 877-221-7689 or www.historytofwilkes.org.  Friday – Candlelight Tour; Saturday- Town and Country Tour; Saturday – Colonial Dinner

The Washington-Wilkes Arts Foundation presents an unforgettable weekend in one of Georgia’s most charming and historic communities.Invited artists representing  original art in media ranging from Painting to Photography, Ceramics to Sculpture, Fine to Folk Art will be on the Town Square Green.The Arts Festival, will be held  November 5, 6, and 7 in one of the largest and oldest National Historic Districts in Georgia. Pearl Fryar, legendary topiary artist, is our honored guest artist for 2010.. Don’t miss the chance to interact with one of the most amazing artist from the South. See and hear his “story” .In addition to this growing fine arts festival, visitors may also take advantage  of tours, Washington’s four historic museums, unique gift and antiques shops,  hotels and B & B’s, and delightful restaurants.For more information www.washingtonwilkesarts.org

Festival Chair, Debbie Wells 706-318-8190 debbiecwells@yahoo.com

Saturday, September 25, 2010; venue to be announced.  Pageant forms are available at the Chamber of Commerce, The News-Reporter, Talk of the Town, Tena’s Jewelry & Gifts, Bee Southern/restore Galore and Scarborough’s.  For more information – www.misswilkescountypageant.com.

Judy Anderson – WW Chamber Director  – chamberdirectorwashingtonga@gmail.com

Ashley Barnett – Tourism Director – wwtourism@gmail.com

Rachel Arnold – WW Chamber Assistant – wwchamberofcommerce@gmail.com

We look forward to hearing from you!

October 9, 2010 – 10:00 AM – 4:00 AM  at Callaway Plantation.  Contact the Washington Wilkes Chamber of Commerce for arts and crafts vendor spaces.  706 678-2013 or www.washingtonwilkes.org

We are excited about the  businesses listed below who have recently joined the Washington-Wilkes Chamber of Commerce.  For further information please check under the Chamber of Commerce heading on our web page and look for these new members!!  

Barnett Angus Farm, Lexington Road, Washington, GA   706 678-6955;  Reg. Angus Breeder since 1947!