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Cinco de Mayo (May 5th) commemorates the anniversary of Mexico’s victory over the French Empire at the Battle of Puebla in 1862, led by General Ignacio Zaragoza.

And how do we celebrate? With parties and an overflow of cocktails!

Check out some of the Cinco de Mayo events happening here in Warren County!

And don’t forget to check out our very own Mazatlan Mexican Restaurant.

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: Maglara

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WINNERS: Lake Gaston Regional Chamber of Commerce Membership Appreciation Awards 🏆

Crystal — Fri, 11 Feb 2022 19:16:06 +0000

We all love to feel appreciated. It’s even better when our efforts are recognized by a group of our peers, colleagues, or members of the community.

During the Lake Gaston Regional Chamber of Commerce Membership Appreciation ceremony on Feb. 10th, local business owners and more were shown love for their entrepreneurial pursuits and philanthropic efforts.

The award recipients were:

Lake Gaston Coffee Company, Jason Shearin
Business of the Year

Locorum Distillery, Stacy Woodhouse
New Business of the Year

Jenny Cakes at the Lake, Jennifer Harlow (pictured)
Young Entrepreneur of the Year

LKG 911 Community Task Force
Community Champion of the Year

Greg Steel with Helpful Hands and Hearts
Volunteer of the Year

Myron Grueneich
Heart of the Community

Young Entrepreneur of the Year recipient Jennifer Harlow shared her appreciation with her social media followers along with a photo of her award:

I was so honored to receive the Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award last night! I’m so thankful to this community for nominating me, to the Lake Gaston Chamber of Commerce for all their support, and my parents for making Jenny Cakes at the Lake a dream come true. I am blessed beyond measure and I know my granddad is smiling down on me. I can’t wait to open Jenny Cakes at the Lake SOON!

Locorum Distillery, which was honored with the New Business Award also took to their social media to share the good news:

Wow! What an honor to be recognized as new business of the year by the Lake Gaston Chamber!! We are so grateful for all the love that the community has shown us and have been humbled by the response to our bar and distillery. What was just an idea a year ago is now a melting pot of people, ideas, community, and love. Thank you!!!

Nominees were selected by members of the Lake Gaston Chamber. The mission of the Lake Gaston Chamber is to connect and serve the businesses and communities around Lake Gaston. For more information, visit LakeGastonChamber.com.

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This Weekend in Warren: 12/17- 12/19/2021

Crystal — Fri, 17 Dec 2021 23:41:22 +0000

We’re well into the holiday season with Christmas only a week away. Check out these festive holiday events and more happening this weekend.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 17

UGLY SWEATER PARTY
9pm-12:30pm
The ugliest sweater wins. Drink specials.
Time Out Sports Bar
114 North Main Street, Warrenton, NC

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 18

CHRISTMAS YOGA FOR KIDS + ADULTS
10-11am
Wear your red & green or favorite holiday sweater, bring the whole family, and enjoy fun poses appropriate for all ages. (Cosmosis Yoga) Tickets
Mi Espacio
134 South Main Street, Warrenton, NC

SOUL CITY FARM FRESH MARKET
11am-3pm
Shop for fresh produce and more for your holiday dinner!
Soul City Farm
107 Rockbound Hill Drive, Norlina, NC

MEET THE ARTIST: Cathy Wiggins
2 shows: 11am + 5pm
Learn about her beginnings in leather work, her inspiration, and creative process.
Frank’s Fine Arts
133 East South Main St, Littleton, NC

MEET SANTA CLAUS
3-5pm
Before he returns to the North Pole, allow your child(ren) to share his/her wish list with Jolly Ol’ Saint Nick himself.
Warren County Courthouse Square
109 South Main Street, Warrenton, NC

NORLINA CHRISTMAS PARADE
4:30pm
Come together to celebrate the holiday season with a fun-filled parade! Lawrence and Perry, The Wandering Dawg, and The Funnel Cake Zone will be on site.
Downtown Norlina, NC

LIVE MUSIC WITH MATTHEW GODSEY
6-9pm
Music while you dine.
Watersview Restaurant
2107 Eaton Ferry Road, Littleton, NC

LIVE MUSIC WITH STEVE COMPTON
7-10pm
Enjoy live entertainment, beer, and delicious eats from the Don Taco food truck (5-9pm)!
Mill Hill Taproom
112 Madison Street, Warrenton, NC

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 19

Last Stop Holiday Shoppe
2-8pm
Shop local and get in some last minute holiday shopping. (Not So Basic Batches)
Frontier Warren Co-working Space
140 South Main Street, Warrenton, NC

MEET SANTA CLAUS
3-5pm
One last chance to share your holiday wish list.
Warren County Courthouse Square
109 South Main Street, Warrenton, NC

For more Warren County events, visit The Warrenist Warren County Community Events Calendar.

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