Send "Greetings from Wallace, NC"

We have 2 beautiful new postcards available! The cards are photos of the depot and the caboose with the message “Greeting from Wallace”. Both pictures were taken by Chamber President Sheila Young. The postcards are available for purchase at the Wallace Chamber of Commerce office in the depot. The price for the large postcard is $1 and the small postcard sells for 75 cents.

Set your alarm for Saturday morning!

Set your alarm for Saturday morning! The Farmer's Market at the Wallace Depot opens May 16 at 8 a.m.! You know how quickly the asparagus and herbs went last year- so if you snooze- you may lose out! The hours for the market will be from 8-12 this year, and many of the popular vendors from last year are back- along with some new ones. The Long Leaf Arts & Crafts Guild gallery will be open, and the trains will be running in the train room.

Some of the merchants downtown are planning sales- so be sure and check them out while you are downtown- What I know is that The Verandah, Farriors, Fancy Farmer, Peek-a-Bootique, The Polka Dot Zebra have sales going on....Lillies & The Mustard Seed were thinking Sidewalk Sale...as was Evan's Jewelers....

See you at the Depot!

Hot Dog & Ice Cream Social

Join the Friends of the Depot Thursday, May 14th from 5-7 p.m. at the Wallace Depot for the 2nd Hot Dog & Ice Cream Social at the Depot! This free event is sponsored by the Wallace Depot Committee and the Friends of the Depot as part of their Annual Membership Drive. Hot Dogs are made possible by Smitty's Hot Dogs, the ice cream is made on site, the model trains will be running, as will the speeder. Meet old friends and make some new ones!

May Days

There is a full calendar of events scheduled in Downtown Wallace during May!

The Wallace Depot Commission & the Friends of the Depot are sponsoring a Hot Dog Social as part of their annual membership drive. The event will be held May 14th from 5-7 p.m. This is a free event, with hot dogs from Smitty's Hot Dogs. There is entertainment scheduled, the train room and Long Leaf Arts & Crafts Gallery will be open, and the speeder will be running.

The 2009 season of the Farmer's Market opens May 16th. The market hours are from 8 a.m. till 12 noon this year. Many of your favorite vendors from last year will be returning, joined by new ones! There are special events scheduled monthly, including a 4th of July bash. for more information on the Farmer's Market, go to http://wallacefarmersmarket.blogspot.com/

Many of the Downtown merchants are planning special sales that Saturday- so be sure and check them out!

The first in a series of "Third Thursday int he Park" concerts sponsored by the Wallace-Rose Hill Friends of the Arts is scheduled for May 21st. Performing this month are The Country Roads Band. The concert is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. at the Wanoca Park Amphitheater. For more information, visit the Friends of the Arts website at:
http://www.wrhfoa.com/

40th Birthday Celebration at the Library

Tuesday, April 28th from 5-8, the Friends of the Library are hosting a 40th Birthday celebration at the Thelma Dingus Bryant Library. Come out and join us for birthday cake and discover all that the library has to offer!

Save 20% on Easter outfits

Save 20% on outfits with Easter Bunnies and ducks on them at the Peek-a-BooTique! They have a good selection of adorable outfits to choose from! Perfect for pretty Easter pictures!

Easter Outfits at Peek-a-BooTique

Get your little one ready forEaster with adorable outfits at the Peek-a-BooTique. They have a great selection of Easter themed outfits and spring wear for girls- size 0-14 and boys- size 0-10.

Two Great Downtown Events!

This weeekend is host to two great downtown events-

On Friday February 20, there is a Spaghetti Supper at the Wallace Women's Club on Railroad St. Plates are $6. The event runs from 5-7 p.m. Proceeds benefit the maintenance of the Historic Women's Club building.

On Sunday, February 22, from 1-5 p.m. there is an open house at the Wallace Depot. The entire depot will be open, and the trains will be running in the train room. It will be a great time to meet with people and enjoy the depot!

EXCLUSIVE at The Polka Dot Zebra!

The Polka Dot Zebra is the EXCLUSIVE local outlet for a NEW line of letters! These are decal type letters for windows, laptops anything you can imagine! AND they are zebra motif or polka dot motif!!!!! Is there ANYONE ELSE in Walllace other than the Polka Dot Zebra who would have these!!!! Let your imagination run wild! The letters are available in several sizes including a wall size by special order!

NEW! Zebra Monogram Flags...where else...The Polka Dot Zebra

Lisa at the Polka Dot Zebra has found a line of flags that have the zebra print with monograms! They are in stock NOW! Word is that there will soon be animal print mats at Willa's florist & gifts.....so check that out too!

Sale ot Peek-a-BooTique

Winter and Christmas merchandise is on sale at the Peek-a-BooTique- save 40-50% off! Save a bundle by buying this year for next year! The shop is darling, and they are receiving Spring goods everyday

Farriors January Sale

Get 40% off framed art, mirrors, lamps, home accessories and area rugs at Farrior's now through January 31st! If there is something you have had your eye on, now is the time to get it! And while you're there, be sure to congratulate Harriet on being recognized for all she does in town by being awarded the "Toots" Carlton award. The award will be presented at the annual Chamber of Commerce/Wallace 100 Committee Banquest January 20th at the Mad Boar. For more information on the banquet, follow the link on the right to the Chamber of Commerce Newsletter, or call Lou Powell at 285-4044.

After Christmas Sale at Cavenaugh's

If you haven't been to Cavenaugh's since they remodeled- you need to go! The store is BEAUTIFUL! And now is a perfect time to stop by- they are having their annual After Christmas Sale! The savings include 40%-50% off Christopher Radko Ornaments, 40% off silverplate serve ware, 50% off all jewelry (except Brighton), 25% off watches (except Brighton), 40% off Jaqueline Kent dolls....and other items throughout the store. The sale runs through January 26th.