Small Business Spotlight- The Ice Cream Stop

🌟Small Business Spotlight🌟

A warm-weather staple in the community now has a store in the town limits. We are excited to welcome The Ice Cream Stop to 660 West Main Street (the old Chef Heathers building). This ice cream parlor has been open for years at their exit 19 location, right outside the town limits, and now has expanded to the beautifully redone building next to Walgreens. Their new location has indoor and outdoor seating, take-out options, and a drive-thru. Come enjoy hand-dipped ice cream, soft-serve ice cream, banana splits, sundaes, milkshakes, root beer floats, and more.

They are open Monday through Friday from 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM, and Saturday and Sunday from 12:00 pm to 10:00 pm.

Come chill your sweet tooth! 

Request for Quote- Mowing Services Needed

The Town of Abingdon is looking to hire a qualified contractor to perform annual cemetery grounds maintenance at the Sinking Spring Cemetery. The contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment, supplies, and transportation in accordance with specifications and conditions requested within this RFQ. You can view the RFQ on the Town website or click the link below. Thank you for your consideration!

The quote is due Thursday, April 8, 2021, at 2:00 pm.

https://abingdon-va.gov/.../2021/03/RFQ-Mowing-Services.pdf

Special Called Planning Commission Meeting April 5, 2021 Agenda

 

Small Business Spotlight- The Hidden Gem Café

 

Small Business Spotlight

This week we are featuring The Hidden Gem Café, located within The Polished Diamond Spa at 909 West Main Street. You can enter from the back of the building or from inside the Spa to enjoy lunch before or after your Spa services.

The Hidden Gem Cafe is a local family-owned and operated cafe. They serve comfort food and homemade items with a southern flair. Experience full-service dining inside their gorgeous custom dining space with diamond-accented lighting. The outdoor terrace offers full-service dining with a beautiful ambiance with the soft effects of wind chimes placed strategically and all centered around a beautiful water fountain and bright red umbrellas to give you a calming, tranquil eating experience. The Hidden Gem provides convenient carryout of their tasty food options. The menu items reflect the names of gemstones and relate appropriately to the Spa host, The Polished Diamond. They have a Daily Gem featuring a different homemade entree each day, served with 2 country sides and rolls, or fresh-baked cornbread. Their menu includes everyday favorites and specialties, including freshly made-to-order burgers and real cut fries, hotdogs with homemade chili, and amazing pineapple coleslaw, and don’t forget their delicious chicken salad and tuna salad...they also offer fresh salads, daily soups, sandwiches and so much more.

Follow them on Facebook at

The Hidden Gem Cafe

for updates and additional photos. Their menu is available online at https://thepolisheddiamond.com/hidden-gem-cafe.

Infrastructure Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda for March 24, 2021

 

HPRB Special Called Meeting on March 24, 2021

 

Parks and Grounds Laborer Job Posting

 

THE ABINGDON FARMERS MARKET’S 2021 OPENING DAY, Saturday APRIL 3rd

Abingdon, V.A.—The Abingdon Farmers Market will start the 2021 season at the Abingdon Farmers Market Pavilion on Saturday, April 3^rd, 2021 8 am until 1 pm. The Tuesday Market will start April 6^th, 3-6 pm. The market is located on the corner of Remsburg Dr. and Cummings Street in Abingdon, VA.  There will 30 - 50 vendors from local Farms, Artisans, Crafters, and Prepared Food vendors set up to sell their goods and to promote fresh local food throughout the community.

Saturday’s - April through the last Saturday in October 8 am – 1 pm

Tuesday’s - April through the last Tuesday in September 3 – 6 pm. 

The AFM Holiday Farmers Market will begin the first Saturday in November through the Saturday prior to Christmas, from 10:00 a.m. – noon.

The AFM Winter Market is open the first and third Saturdays of Jan, Feb, and March.  From 10 – noon.  (No market January 1^st, 2022)

Buy DIRECT from the People who Make It, Grow It or Raise It...

We do ask that when visiting the farmers market you help us follow the Phase III guidelines as they pertain to a farmers market.  https://www.governor.virginia.gov/executive-actions/ currently number 72 3^rd revision

1.      No one with a fever or symptoms of COVID-19, or known exposure to a COVID-19 case in the prior 14 days, is permitted in the farmers market.

2.      On-site shopping is allowed, as long as physical distancing guidelines are adhered to.

3.      Vendors, as well as customers, are required to wear a face mask.

4.      You can pre-order at https://www.facebook.com/groups/AbingdonFarmersMarketDirect/ and vendors will have it ready for you.

Come see why we have been voted #1 farmers market in SW Virginia by the readers of Virginia Living magazine in 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2018, 2019 and 2020

Please contact David McLeish at (276)-698-1434 or email abingdonmarket@gmail.com with any questions. You can also visit the market website at www.abingdonfarmersmarket.com or follow us on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/abingdonfarmersmarket/

 to Pre-order https://www.facebook.com/groups/AbingdonFarmersMarketDirect/,

Instagram: abingdonmarket

Board of Building Code Appeals Meeting Notice

 

Small Business Spotlight- Willow Tree Wellness

Small Business Spotlight

In a world where it is very important to relax and restore, we believe that Willow Tree Wellness is a great place to accomplish that goal. Located at 190 East Main Street Suite 1B, the studio/treatment office sits right on the corner of Court and Main Street. You can take advantage of yoga, movement training, meditation, speech pathology, and more. At this time, they are offering some in-person treatments/classes as well as zoom classes. Willow Tree Wellness has a goal to offer affordable classes and workshops and to establish a tradition of inclusivity and availability to all who may seek their services. We encourage you to check out their website at https://www.willowtreewellnessofva.com/ for more information and to schedule a session.

“Yoga is like life, it’s a balance of holding on and letting go.”

March 22, 2021 Planning Commission Meeting Agenda

 

Infrastructure Advisory Committee Meeting Notice for March 24, 2021

 

Town Council Mid-Month Meeting Agenda for March 16, 2021

 

Small Business Spotlight- Wolf Hills Coffee, Tumbling Creek Cider Company, & Appalachian Teas and Botanicals

Small Business Spotlight

This week, we will be featuring three businesses in one. Located in the old Maxine’s building on Court Street is Wolf Hills Coffee, Tumbling Creek Cider Company, and Appalachian Teas and Botanicals. If you are looking to quench your thirst, these businesses have something for everyone!

Known locally through the Abingdon Farmers Market,

Wolf Hills Coffee

has blossomed into a new business for Sarah Beth Childers. As a local, she wanted to bring a small batch roaster to Southwest Virginia. With all types of coffee drinks and a cooler full of pastries, bring your laptop and come sit for a while (outside or inside).

Tumbling Creek Cider Company

is a small cidery opened in 2018, making cider out of locally grown apples in our community and region. They do their pressing and fermentation onsite and focus on developing ciders for all taste buds. Visit their taproom for a tasting, where you can sample numerous cider varieties or purchase ciders that aren’t available anywhere else.

As a community herbalist, Lori Pennington is turning her love for herbs into a business.

Appalachian Teas and Botanicals

offers custom Appalachian teas and natural herbs that offer all kinds of benefits, and support health and wellness. Order a cup of tea from Wolf Hills Coffee, hang out in the tea room, check out the selection of herbs and plants in the greenhouse behind the building, and educate yourself for a whole experience.

Head on over to Court Street and check out these three new businesses in Abingdon.

Notice of Vacancy- Sinking Spring Cemetery Committee

 

Notice of Vacancy- Redevelopment and Housing Authority

 

Public Survey for Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances Update

The Town of Abingdon is updating its Zoning & Subdivision Ordinance – the document that regulates land use and development within Town limits. The Town’s goal is to develop a user-friendly ordinance; encourage quality development; and provide ample opportunities for housing diversity and business development. This survey will assist the Planning Commission and Town Council in understanding your opinions about development within Abingdon town limits. The survey period closes on April 8, 2021.

To review the current Zoning & Subdivision Ordinances or to learn more about the update process, click here: https://abingdon-va.gov/zoning-subdivision-ordinance-update/

Staff contact: Mason Gragg, Town Planner- (276) 492-2131

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/AbingdonZOPublicSurvey

BZA Meeting for March 9, 2021 Cancellation Notice

 

2021 Sustain Abingdon Community Gardens

2021 Sustain Abingdon Community Gardens

 Do you have a green thumb, but no green space? Are you pining for a victory garden?

 COME GROW WITH US!

 $25 for a 20’ x 20’ Growing Space

 Applications for a seasonal garden plot will open March 15^th, with planting to begin on April 1^st (weather permitting).

 Pick up your application at Abingdon Town Hall or call 276-628-3167

Plots are ‘first come first serve’ so apply for yours today!

Plots are located at Fairview Historic Homestead, 908 Hillman Highway, Abingdon, VA

(Feel free to print out the flyer and distribute!)