LOCAL BUSINESS –   The Oak Tree Tavern at VIR Resort has March specials so check out our homepage for the details at: www.hycolake.com  Also during the month of March on each Friday night the Oak Tree Tavern will have dinner music from 5:30 to about 9:00.  This Friday night local favorite Michael Thompson is performing.  Come on out and enjoy the tavern or dining room with a great meal and refreshments! Check our calendar at www.hycolake.com to see who the other performers are – you might even find a local Judge on there!  And on March 16^th there is a St. Patrick’s day celebration.  See more info at: http://www.hycolake.com/VIR_Ads/TavernMarchSpecial.jpg

 

Friday March 30^th is a fun day at VIR while helping the Ronald McDonald Charities.  You can take laps on the track or ride in a super-fast Ariel Atom for a small donation.  $25 will get you a 20 minute session on the track with your vehicle or $10 a ride in the Atom. If you want the thrill of a lifetime for only $10, then this is it!  Full details at: http://www.hycolake.com/VIR_Ads/RMHC%20PressReleaseVIR2012.pdf

 

Also upcoming on March 31^st is the Chump Car Series at VIR.  See more info online at: http://virnow.com/buy-tickets/  This is a public event and tickets are available online.

 

CenturyLink is having a Business After Hours open house on March 15^th at 5:30 in their uptown business location across from Merritt Commons.

 

T.G. Brooks Store in Timberlake is having their annual stew on March 7^th around lunch time.  Since it is an election year, expect all the politicians to be in attendance so it is an opportune time to get to know them.

 

Karma Restaurant is now open on the Oxford Road just past the overhead rail bridge on the left.  A lot of good reports on the food are being heard.  Also the atmosphere is enjoyable.  Check them out soon.  Their menu, pictures and more on Facebook at: http://www.facebook.com/KarmaRAB

 

Women in Business Series next dinner and program is March 20 at Long Memorial Methodist Church.  Call the Chamber or see more info at: http://www.roxboronc.com/

 

ENTERTAINMENT -  Bar 119 in Semora is having The Switch Band this Saturday night and The Konnection Band next Saturday.  Check them out at: http://www.bar119nc.com/   Irish Times is playing at the Kirby on St. Patrick’s Day weekend March 16th at 7:30.  See more info at: http://www.personcounty.net/index.aspx?page=602

Keep up with the latest entertainment on our Calendar on the homepage at www.hycolake.com   We’ve updated the calendar on the site so check it out for local events. Click on an event to get more detail.

 

 

COMMUNITY FUNCTIONS –  The Annual Bethel Hill Charter School BBQ Fundraiser is March 30^th.  This annual event is a major fundraiser for the school so be sure to order ahead.  More info and order form at: http://www.esinc.net/bhcs/2012_BBQ_PreSale_Delivery[1].pdf

 

Mayo Lake is having a Bass Tournament on March 24^th.  More info at this link: http://www.personcounty.net/index.aspx?recordid=36&page=394

 

Concord United Methodist Church is having a stew on March 17th and will be $6.00 per quart. Advanced orders no later than March 16th and pick-up time is 11am. Please call Ernie Carver at 599-7652 or e-mail missernie@embarqmail.com to place your order.

 

The Rotary Club of Roxboro is providing free transportation to our Vietnam Veteran’s to Charlotte to a “Homecoming” celebration for their service during this era. The trip will take them down Main Street Roxboro and up Madison Blvd before traveling down to Charlotte.  Make plans to come out and support our Veterans this special day. See more info on the Rotary Club web site at: http://www.roxbororotaryclub.org  Donations are being accepted to help fund this occasion for our Vets.  See more info about the event at Charlotte: http://www.charlottemotorspeedway.com/tickets/vietnam_veterans_homecoming_celebration/ 

 

PERSONAL FAVORITE –  AT&T is scheduled to add service in the Semora/VIR Track area soon as a new cell tower has been erected in Caswell County just off of Hwy 57 between Semora and Milton on the left.  I don’t have an in-service data as yet but this will certainly improve cellular coverage in the VIR area – as long as you are an AT&T customer!

 

If you live in the northern sections of Person County and do not get good coverage with Verizon, then fill out their form at this link: https://survey.verizonwireless.com/vzwsurvey/

 

 

ADVISORY –  If you know of someone who needs a wheelchair ramp built, the N.C. Baptist Men’s Association is doing this on April 18^th.   Contact me and I’ll give you the connect info to NCBM.  randy@hycolake.com

ADVERTISER HIGHLIGHT – West and Woodall along with VIR Track has recently renewed their sponsorship of the www.hycolake.com website so be sure to remember them when needing services or entertainment in our great area.

 

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LAKE LEVEL – You can always get real-time data on the www.hycolake.com web site from USGS or click here.  The USGS webpage now shows you the elevation above sea level.  410.5’ is normal level.  You can now get a text message or email if the lake level is at a parameter you set.  I’ve set my notice to occur at 411.5 feet which is 1 foot above normal.  This would be the time I need to remove stuff on the dock and make sure the boats are raised high enough to keep them on the lifts!  See the link on the USGS site or click here.

 

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Keep up with the cost of gasoline in Danville and Roxboro on our homepage with Gas Buddy.  Look at the bottom of our page at: www.hycolake.com

 

Electronic Solutions, Inc. is now on Facebook. Click here to sign up on our Fans Page.  We frequently let you know about breaking Internet issues or trends in the industry.  There more scams going on so sign up so you’ll be the first to know from your hometown Internet Service Provider! Also the latest technology hardware and software is discussed on our Facebook site.  We might even let you in on some specials so sign up today.

 

Electronic Solutions, Inc. is also now on Twitter.  For the latest computer or Internet local news that may affect you, sign up for our tweets at: http://twitter.com/#!/esiroxboro  Bring in your computer or laptop today to get it running in top shape!

 

We also offer high speed Internet to Hyco, Mayo and most all of Person County now along with wireless broadband.  For the best rates, fastest speeds and best service, call us.  We do not require “bundling” to get our lowest rate.  We offer DSL anywhere CenturyLink does so contact us for personalized service! 336.597.2433 or send Bonnie a note at:  bonnieking@esinc.net

 

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