DSDC – Downtown Statesville Development Corporation, Statesville, NC

Downtown Statesville Development Corporation

PO Box 205
Statesville NC 28687
704-878-3436
704-878-3476 fax

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7/29/2010
Statesville’s Evening Farmers Market celebrates peaches and blueberries on July 29

Peaches and blueberries are favorite summertime fruits that can be enjoyed fresh or cooked into pies, cobblers, jams, preserves or any number of delicious recipes. These fruits are easily frozen for winter use too. Ann Simmons, the Family and Consumer Education Extension Agent at the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service in Statesville, will be handing out samples and recipes of dishes she has made using fresh local peaches and blueberries. Ann will be able to answer questions about using and preserving peaches and blueberries.

8/6/2010
Statesville Criterium Bike Race Planned for August 6 in Downtown

For the tenth year in a row, the streets of Downtown Statesville will come alive with the speed, color and crashes of the Statesville Criterium Bike Race being held on Friday, August 6. This event, organized by Charlotte Sports Cycling, is one of several criterium races involved in the Crossroads Classic being held this year in cities across the Piedmont of North Carolina. The races will begin at 6:15 pm and get faster as the sun starts to set with the feature Pro race highlighting the evening at 8:45. In between the races, watch the 2010 Trike Races brought to you by D’Laney’s Sports Bar & Grill. These races will start at the square and end in front of D’Laney’s at 114 W. Broad Street. The trike races will run at 6:45 pm, 7:45 pm and 8:45 pm. We encourage spectators to come out for the night with the whole family, grab dinner in downtown, and check out the fast action of the World’s top cyclists. Inflatable rides for the kids will be provided by DSDC at no charge on East Broad Street. Please mark your calendars for this great downtown event. If you have any questions, please call us at 704-878-3436 for more information.

8/13/2010
The Scott Davis Band to Play at the August 13 Friday After Five

Join us in Downtown Statesville Friday, August 13 for the Piedmont HealthCare Friday After Friday Summer Concert Series featuring the Rock, & Country sounds of The Scott Davis Band. This a FREE concert from 5:30 – 8:30 pm on West Broad between Kelly and Mulberry Streets in front of Mitchell Community College. Beer, wine, soft drinks and food will be available for purchase. There is no cost to attend and the public is welcome. Bring your chairs and enjoy a night of music. No pets or coolers allowed - Please!

9/14/2010
“Compete With the Retail Giants” Seminar Planned for Sept. 14

Who says you can’t compete against the huge national chains? In fact, you can crush ‘em! Discover how big-box stores view competition and the customer & how their weaknesses can become your strengths. With some creativity and desire, you can develop a retail experience that your customers can’t refuse and the chains can’t touch. The “Compete With the Retail Giants” seminar co-sponsored by DSDC is planned for Tuesday, September 14, 2010 from 6:30-9:30 pm. It will be held at the Mitchell Community College Technology & Workforce Development Center, 701 W. Front Street, Room 205. There is no fee to attend but registration is required. To register or for more information please call 704-878-3227 or 704-878-3226.

7/23/2010
The Floyd Brothers Playing at July 23 Friday After Five Concert in Downtown Statesville

Join us in Downtown Statesville Friday, July 23 for the Piedmont HealthCare Friday After Friday Summer Concert Series featuring the Rock, Soul, Jazz & Blues sounds of The Floyd Brothers (& Cindy). This a FREE concert from 5:30 – 8:30 pm on West Broad between Kelly and Mulberry Streets in front of Mitchell Community College. Beer, wine, soft drinks and food will be available for purchase. There is no cost to attend and the public is welcome. Bring your chairs and enjoy a night of music. No pets or coolers - Please!

7/22/2010
Tomatoes and Peppers Featured at July 22 Evening Farmers Market

Statesville’s Evening Farmers Market will feature tomatoes and peppers on Thursday, July 22 from 4:00-6:30 pm. Now is the time to enjoy summer’s best offerings. Tomatoes are at the top of the list of favorite vegetables. Enjoy them fresh, cooked in recipes and preserved for winter. Harry Cogan, grower of heirloom tomatoes, says the tomatoes are fabulous this year. Talk to your grower about ordering a quantity to can or freeze. Peppers are ripening now too and make great additions to tomato dishes. Enjoy the many varieties raw, cooked, stuffed, hot or sweet. Risto’s Place Food & Spirits( formally Mayo’s Restaurant) located across from the market in historic Downtown Statesville will be serving samples of delicious tomato and pepper recipes.

7/9/2010
Superglide Playing at July 9 Friday After Five Concert in Downtown Statesville

Join us in Downtown Statesville Friday, July 9 for the Piedmont HealthCare Friday After Friday Summer Concert Series featuring the Old School Funk, Rock and Top 40 sounds of Superglide. This a FREE concert from 5:30 – 8:30 pm on West Broad between Kelly and Mulberry Streets in front of Mitchell Community College. Beer, wine, soft drinks and food will be available for purchase. There is no cost to attend and the public is welcome. Bring your chairs and enjoy a night of music. No pets or coolers - Please!

6/29/2010
Public Workshop Planned in Statesville for Iredell County Greenways Master Plan

The Iredell County Board of Commissioners, along with the communities of Love Valley, Union Grove, Harmony, Mooresville, Troutman, and Statesville invite you to attend public workshops to provide your input for the Iredell County Greenways Master Plan. The plan will provide a blueprint for a system of hiking, biking, walking, equestrian, and/or water trails that will be Iredell County’s portion of the 15-County Carolina Thread Trail Network. Please attend one of the three workshops around the county. Youth activities are planned so please bring your children! Select a location & time convenient to you. In late June, a public survey will be available by web and hard copy for citizen input along with an interactive website where you can help map and give feedback about trails!

6/24/2010
Lake Norman Realty Welcomes New Broker-In-Charge to Statesville office

Lake Norman Realty’s President, Abigail Jennings, is proud to announce the addition of its newest Broker-in-charge and manager of the Statesville office, Darlene Teeter. A licensed real estate Broker by the North Carolina Real Estate Commission, Teeter is also a member of the national, state and local associations, and holds the professional Realtor® designation. Teeter comes to Lake Norman Realty’s Statesville branch with a wealth of real estate and management experience. “Darlene’s stellar background in real estate sales and customer satisfaction, paired with her superb leadership skills, make her the perfect fit as our Statesville office’s Broker-in-Charge. I’m thrilled to have Darlene on board in our Statesville location,” said Jennings.

6/24/2010
Squash & Cucumber Night at Thursday Evening Farmers Market

Squash & Cucumber Night will be held Thursday, June 24, 2010 at 4:00 p.m. - ‘till at the Evening Farmers Market, held in Pecan Park in historic Downtown Statesville. Summer is here and locally grown vegetables are abundant at last. Come sample recipes using cucumbers and summer squash. Be prepared for delicious surprises. Don’t forget cucumbers make a cooling facial and eye soother as well as a delicious meal addition!

6/25/2010
Billy Scott & The Party Prophets Playing Friday Night in Downtown

Join us in Downtown Statesville Friday, June 25 for the Piedmont HealthCare Friday After Friday Summer Concert Series featuring the Beach, Boogie, Blues and R&B sounds of Billy Scott & The Party Prophets. This a FREE concert from 5:30 – 8:30 pm on West Broad between Kelly and Mulberry Streets in front of Mitchell Community College. Beer, wine, soft drinks and food will be available for purchase. There is no cost to attend and the public is welcome. Bring your chairs and enjoy a night of music. No pets or coolers - Please!

4/2/2010
Downtown Statesville Streetscape Update

The City of Statesville has been working on the continued study and implementation of the Downtown & NC 115 Streetscape and Land Use Master Plan over the last three months. Since that time, one change has occurred regarding the phasing of the project.

6/11/2010
June 11 Piedmont HealthCare Friday After Five Summer Concert

Join us in Downtown Statesville Friday, June 11 for the Piedmont HealthCare Friday After Friday Summer Concert Series featuring the groove, rock, alternative, country & americana sounds of Big Foam Finger & The Fidgets. This a FREE concert from 5:30 – 8:30 pm on West Broad between Kelly and Mulberry Streets in front of Mitchell Community College. Beer, wine, soft drinks and food will be available for purchase. There is no cost to attend and the public is welcome. Bring your chairs and enjoy a night of music. No pets or coolers - Please!

Mark Your Calendars!
Friday, May 28
Friday, June 11
Friday, June 25
Friday, July 9
Friday, July 23
Friday, August 13
Friday, August 27

6/17/2010
Fathers' Day Celebration at the Evening Farmers Market in Downtown Statesville

Start your Father’s Day celebration at The Evening Farmer Market on June 17, 2010 beginning at 4:00 p.m. Show thanks to Dad for all the things he does for you. Serve him Sunday morning breakfast using produce you bought at the Evening Farmers Market. Bread for toast, rolls, eggs, jams and jellies are sure to please him. Top it off with a special card you made for him at the market and a big hug.

5/6/2010
Mother's Day at the Market

Start your Mother’s Day celebration at The Evening Farmer Market on May 6, 2010 beginning at 4:00 p.m. Our mother’s do so much for us now is the time to do something special for her. You will be able to make a special card for her and buy something special at the market to celebrate Mothers Day, Sunday, May 9.