TOWN OF ALDERSON POST OFFICE BOX 179 CITY BUILDING—202 SOUTH MONROE STREET ALDERSON, WEST VIRGINIA 24910 TELEPHONE (304) 445-2916 NEWS RELEASE - 5 - 12 - 2018

Contact:  Mayor Travis Copenhaver 304-445-2916 / Margaret Hambrick 304-646-2439

Alderson Night Out - May 31, 2018

The      Town   of   Alderson   is   rallying   in   complement   to   the   WV   Community   Development   Hub’s   New   Story summit   at   the   Lewisburg   State   Fair   Grounds   this   May   31-June   1.   On   the   evening   of   May   31,   sparks   will   fly in   the   town   for   Alderson   Night   Out   with   live   music;   a   farm-to-table   dinner;   an   open   house   in   the   local   art gallery;   an   outdoor   market   featuring   farmers   and   artisans;   a   networking   event   about   innovation   and women in WV; and storefronts open late. Alderson   Night   Out   will   take   place   Thursday,   May   31   in   downtown   Alderson   and   is   open   to   the   public   in addition to New Story attendees. All events are free and will take place 6-9pm, unless otherwise noted.   Highlights of the evening include: Heritage Foods Dinner with Lost Creek Farm: Recently featured on Anthony Bourdain’s Parts Unknown, WV chefs Mike Costello and Amy Dawson serve Appalachian dishes while sharing the stories behind the food. The meal will take place outdoors on the Alderson Memorial Pedestrian Bridge with a view of the Greenbrier River and features ingredients from Sprouting Farms, Greenbrier Valley Grown, and other local sources. Proceeds will be donated to community efforts in Alderson. (Meal begins 6pm; $100 per person; reservations at:  http://bit.ly/registerheritagefoods) Night Market with Alderson Food Hub: Local farmers and artisans will showcase their wares as part of this special edition of the town’s regular farmers market. Innovation in Appalachia panel with Boss Babes WV: Distinguished movers & shakers will examine innovation in business and community, and discuss their personal journeys as women in our region at this event hosted by Boss Babes WV, a hub for women to fulfill their ambitions in the state. Jennifer “Tootie” Jones, Lewisburg WV, Owner of Swift Level Fine Meats; Natalie Roper, Charleston WV, Executive Director of Generation West Virginia; Sarah Arnold, Parkersburg WV, Owner of Clutch MOV; and others will be featured at this event located at 11 Railroad Avenue. (Doors open 6:30pm; panel begins 7pm) Live Music with Allegheny Hellbenders: The old-time string band will play mountain music at Alderson’s Gazebo. The band features WV Folklife Fellow and fiddler Annie Stroud, who will also present during the New Story conference. Open House with Alderson Artisans Gallery: This cooperative, nonprofit gallery will hold an open house featuring work from local artists at 1401 Riverview Avenue. The Town of Alderson participates in The Hub’s programs, and this evening of events showcases what community development and growth looks like in action. To support local economies in WV - and to have a good time - join us in Alderson to celebrate a New Story for this community. Who: The Town of Alderson What:  Alderson Night Out When: Thursday, May 31, 6-9pm* How: Free and open to the public* Where: Downtown Alderson* More Information: https://wvhubnewstory.com *See event listing above for specifics. Dan Taylor Entrepreneurial Communities Program Coordinator WV Community Development Hub Email:  d.taylor@wvhub.org Phone:   304-521-9865 www.wvhub.org