Ronceverte businesses and organizations are coming together to offer visitors to The River City a chance to enjoy everything the city has to offer. Local businesses and organizations are getting ready to open for the annual Ronceverte Holiday Open House happening Dec. 9 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Don’t miss the Christmas Tree lighting ceremony happening at 6 p.m. with carols sung on the train depot steps from 6 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
“The Ronceverte Holiday Open House is a time for the city to show everyone all of the exciting businesses that are open and getting ready to open as part of our revitalization,” says Ronceverte Mayor Deena Pack.
Kids are in for a special treat this year. With all the businesses opened, kids have a chance to take part in the scavenger hunt planned. Get all the stamps from the businesses participating and you can enter for a drawing at the Clifford Community Center, where there will be vendors selling the perfect gifts you need for your holiday needs. Don’t worry because adults will get a chance to win a drawing as well! Enter your name into a drawing at the community center and you can win a special gift basket filled with goods donated by local businesses. Make sure you stop by Ronceverte City Hall and get your picture taken with Santa from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. You can also take carriage rides, sponsored by Cornerstone IGA, and take in the full majesty of the anticipated community event.
“All of the community organizations and local businesses have been busy getting ready to welcome everyone to this year’s open house and it is so amazing to see,” says Mayor Pack. “Ronceverte is on the rise and we are so thrilled to welcome everyone down to The River City to show off all of the great things happening.”
A special thank you to all of our sponsors this year:
Cornerstone IGA
Architectural Wood
Wallace & Wallace Funeral Chapels and Crematory
NAPA Auto Parts
Ronceverte Public Library
Masters Auto Sales
Ronceverte Skate Shop
Gateway Industries, Inc.
Just Kidding
Two Men & A Mutt
the RNCVRT
The Potting Shed
Tri County Produce
Martin & Jones
RIPCO
The Sportsman Tavern
This Is Us Salon
Wild Child Hodgepodgery
River City Signs & Tees
Factory Tire
Greenbrier Technical Services
Weikle’s Auto
D & J
Bump Shop
Blessed Farms
Participating Businesses:
Martin & Jones
Ronceverte Skate Shop
Just Kidding
This Is Us Salon
the RNCVRT
Wild Child Hodgepodgery
The Sportsman Tavern
City Hall – Santa Will Be Here!
Tri County Produce
The Potting Shed
Greenbrier Better Living Center and Thrift Store
Masters Auto Sales
People’s Bank
Vendors at Clifford Community Center:
Various Arts and Crafts Vendors
Ronceverte Women’s Club
Ronceverte River Festival
RIPCO
Gateway Industries, Inc.
Ronceverte Elementary School PTO
Schedule of Events:
5 to 9 p.m. – Businesses and Clifford Community Center open to visitors
5 to 9 p.m. – Santa will be at City Hall for pictures
6 p.m. – Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
6 to 6:30 p.m. – Carols on the train depot steps
6:30 to 8:30 p.m. – Carriage Rides (starting at train depot parking lot)
5 to 9 p.m. – Free Book Giveaway for all children at Sue Ella’s Book Nook at Clifford Community Center
5 to 9 p.m. – Scavenger Hunt for Kids at Clifford Community Center
5 to 9 p.m. – Gift Basket Drawing at Clifford Community Center