Happy Holidays!
The Holidays are here! Please consider shopping locally and supporting your neighbors and friends! This keeps the money in our area and supports our community. We have so many great local businesses & Artisans in our area.
Chamber Happenings!
Ribbon Cutting
UNC Health Southeastern cordially invites you to attend an afternoon of celebration and appreciation for the expansion of Gibson Cancer Center
Tuesday, November 30th, 2021 3:00 – 5:00 PM 1200 Pine Run Drive
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The Lumberton Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce our partnership with Spring Hill Press to produce our 2022 edition of our City and County Maps. Representatives will begin contacting members today.
For more information contact Spring Hill Press at 800-627-8141
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The Chamber Newsletter is printed and distributed by the Robesonian. This newsletter is also placed on our website lumbertonchamber.com which provides extra exposure for our valuable members. The ads are priced at a low price of $110.00 per month. For more information please call Diana at 910-416-5664 or Veda at 910-416-5843.
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The Chamber Image Committee has created an email for those of you who capture positive images and messages in our area. Please send your information to trendinginrobeson@gmail.com
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Please check out our website lumbertonchamber.com,
Lumberton Area Chamber ofCommerce FB page and
the FB page Trending in Robeson. Please take the time to like
and share any information on these pages.
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COMMUNITY NEWS
Robeson Art Guild presents
Metamorphosis 1 Opening Reception November 18th, 2021 6 to 8 pm
109 West 9th Street, Lumberton
Hors-d’oeuvres and live music
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Chestnut Street UMC Estate Sale and Hearts and Hands Bazaar
Friday, November 19th 1pm-4 pm Estate Sale: crystal,
home decor and Christmas decorations.
Saturday, November 20th 9 am till 2 pm Pies, cookies, sweets,
Cakes and homemade crafts.
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Robeson Road Runners Turkey Trot
Thanksgiving Day 5k & 1 mile 8:00 am
Downtown Plaza , Lumberton
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Southeastern Hospice Festival of Trees
December 3 – 6, 2021
JCPenney Building, Biggs Park Mall 2800 N. Elm Street, Lumberton, NC
Holiday shopping from local vendors, homemade baked goods, Grandma’s Coffee Cakes, Southern Supreme Fruit Cakes, entertainment by local artists, and more!!
Call 671-5583 for more information!
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A Very Local Holiday Festival
Saturday, December 4th 2021
Robeson County Farmers Market 8:30 am – 1:00 pm
Corner of 8th and Elm Street, Lumberton
Fresh local produce and value added products, Healthy food samples, Local arts & crafts venders and food truck vendors.
For more information call 910-671-3276
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Entertainment
Carolina Civic Center Historic Theatre www.carolinaciviccenter.com
or call 910-738-4339
Givens Performing Arts Center www.uncp.edu/gpac
or call 910-521-6361
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Festival of Trees!
Tenth Annual Robeson County Christmas Show
The Carolina Civic Center Historic Theater in downtown Lumberton will hold its Tenth Annual Robeson County Christmas Show December 9 through 18. The annual holiday musical revue is ideal for the entire family and features regional performers singing and dancing in the holidays. This year’s show features Lumberton’s own former Miss North Carolina Rebekah Revels Lowry, X-Factor Top 40 selection Brent Tyler, the beautifully staged dancing of the “Civettes” as well as exhilarating performances by the show’s adult and youth ensembles.
The theater will be decorated for Christmas, and there will be appearances by Frosty the Snowman, the Grinch and Santa Claus. An extra weekend of performances has been added to this year’s edition of what has become one of the most popular Christmas show’s in the region.
Please note that masks will be required for admission to this performance but proof of vaccination will not be required. The theater will post updates to its web site regularly.
(former Miss North Carolina Rebekah Revels Lowery sings during the Robeson County Christmas Show)
Tenth Annual Robeson County Christmas Show Performance Schedule:
7pm Thursday – Saturday December 9-11
7pm Friday December 17
1pm Saturday December 18
7pm Saturday December 18
3pm Sunday December 12
Tickets: Individuals $25, Seniors (65+) and Military $22. Students $10, Rear Balcony $17. Group discount rates of $20 each for groups of 10 or more when purchased in advance are available by contacting the box office.
Tickets for the Mainstage Series can be purchased on-line by going to the theater’s web site at www.carolinaciviccenter.com. Tickets also can be purchased in-person or with credit card or cash noon to 5:30 pm Monday through Friday through its administrative offices on the theater’s second floor (enter on Fourth Street side), or by calling the Civic Center at (910) 738-4339. When available, tickets can also be purchased at the door. Theater lobby box office opens for ticket sales one hour prior to performance.
GENERAL INFORMATION
The Carolina Civic Center Historic Theater is a beautifully-restored 1928 treasure listed on the National Register of Historic Places that offers visitors a unique and visually stunning experience. The theater is located at 315 North Chestnut Street in the heart of downtown Lumberton. First opened as a vaudeville and silent film house, the theater offers a wide array of programming including live touring performances, original productions, art exhibits, films, special events and rentals. For more information visit www.carolinaciviccenter.com
The Carolina Civic Center Historic Theater is located in historic downtown Lumberton at Fourth and Chestnut streets, just one block north of the downtown plaza. There is plenty of parking around the theater.
For a full schedule and to sign up for our e-newsletter visit our web site at: www.carolinaciviccenter.com
E-mail: boxoffice@carolinaciviccenter.com
Telephone: 910-738-4339
Facebook: “Carolina Civic” and “Carolina Civic Center Historic Theater”
Download the free Carolina Civic Center mobile app from the iTunes or Google Play App store today
Richard Sceiford, M.P.A.
Executive Director
Carolina Civic Center Foundation, Inc.
Carolina Civic Center Historic Theater
P.O. Box 844 – Lumberton, NC – 28359
(910) 738-4339
www.carolinaciviccenter.com
Robeson County Christmas Show Rebekah Revels Lowry.jpeg
Robeson Art Guild Opens
The Robeson Art Guild held a fantastic grand opening on Thursday, October 28, 2021. Festivities began with a ribbon cutting sponsored by the Lumberton Area Chamber of Commerce. Robeson County Commissioners, Lumberton City Councilmen, and legislators were among the many art supporters who attended. Following the ribbon cutting, a delicious BBQ plate sale was held at which 440 plates were sold. In the evening a lovely reception was held at the Guild House.
The Robeson Art Guild is located at 109 West 9th Street, Lumberton, NC 28358. Their operating hours are Wednesdays and Thursdays from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM and Fridays from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM. The phone number is 910-816-7481. Come and enjoy seeing the Robeson Art Guild!