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The Rocky Mount Halloween Events are always met with anticipation by the youngsters across the city. This year though, the events bring an end to the “31 Days of Halloween” celebration. This has been a month featuring Halloween- themed fun at the Rocky Mount Events Center (RMEC). Likewise, and even more sentimental, they will also signify the first anniversary of the grand opening at the Downtown facility.

The Game Day Adventure and Arcade at Rocky Mount Events Center will host the Halloween festivities on Oct. 25-26

Wrapping up “31 Days” with Some Halloween Fun

The ” Game Day Adventure and Arcade” located in the Rocky Mount Event Center is a favorite among children city-wide. In the one year existence of the arcade, and the Events Center, “Game Day” has been host to many fun Rocky Mount Halloween Events.

During the month of October, the arcade hosts the “31 Days of Halloween.” The fun-filled activities this month saw “Make Your Own Halloween Mask,” “Do-It-Yourself Spider Web,” and even a ” Halloween Ice Cream Bar” event. In wrapping up the month-long “spooky celebration,” this weekend there will be two more Halloween events at the facility.

These include another “Do-It-Yourself” event on Friday and a Halloween Party on Saturday.

Schedule for Halloween Events at “Game Day Adventure and Arcade”

Friday, October 25, 4:00- 7:00 p.m.- “Do-It-Yourself Mostly Ghostly”

Saturday, October 26, 3:00- 8:00 p.m.- “Happy Halloween Party” (Costumes Encouraged!)

Consequently, the one year anniversary of the Rocky Mount Events Center grand opening (pictured) is Oct. 25.

Rocky Mount Events Signify One Year of the Events Center

With all the great events and revenue brought to the city, it’s hard to imagine downtown without the Events Center. However, it was just one year ago (October 25) when the facility launched its “Grand Opening” celebration.

With the great Halloween Events scheduled and the one- year anniversary milestone for the RMEC, the upcoming weekend looks to be “so much fun it’s scary.”

For more information on this weekend’s upcoming Halloween events and all upcoming attractions at Game Day and the Events Center, visit rockymountevents.com.

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Moving along with our series, we will look at the next three 2019 Home Design Trends on the Rise. In our first post (see here), we saw two of the four trends listed relating to the bathroom. This is a continuing “trend” in this three-part series.

Softer colors in the kitchen, such as the green in this photo have been an often desired option among design trends.

The “Softer” Side of the Kitchen Seeing a Rise in Popularity in 2019 Home Design Trends

The number six entry on the list of 2019 Home Design Trends on the rise is the increase in more soft colors in the kitchen. Whether a soft gray on the cabinets with a soft satin-brass for the fixtures. Or a two-toned lighter blue paired with a similarly light gray, the possibilities seem endless with the one constant, the softness of color.

Houzz editorial staff member, Mitchell Parker echoes that sentiment, explaining in his article on 2019 Home Design Trends. “If there’s one word that describes the palette of many popular kitchens lately,” Parker declares,  “it’s “soft.” 

Our remaining two 2018 Home Design Trends are both features that have found their way into many new bathrooms. First, number five on the list of 2019 Home Design Trends don’t take us “in the tub,” but rather to the area around it.

Tiled bathtub aprons or “tile around the tub” has seen an increase in popularity in the past year.

Tile Around the Tub, an Affordable Way to Add Texture with 2019 Home Design Trends

This trend that is seeing more and more popularity throughout the current year is Tiled Bathtub Aprons. The reasonable pricing is a bonus, making this trend see a fast climb up the list.

Parker will discuss the rise of popularity and this  trend making the “Top 5.”  “Tile is a great, affordable material that adds design points to a bathroom, and ordering a few extra square feet of tile likely won’t sink the budget.” He added, “The amount of tile needed to cover this minimal surface area isn’t much, but the payoff is big.” The Houzz blogger concludes, “That’s why many homeowners and designers are choosing to wrap the tub apron in tile or another material.

Many new home owners in 2019 have sought an extra “place to relax in the bathroom” or additional seating.

An Extra Seat is “Neat” for Extra Relaxation in the Bathroom.

In the Houzz.com article on 2019 Home Design Trends, Parker refers to the recollection of designer Kristine Tyler when discussing the number four trend on the list. The trend is the addition of some type of seating in the bathroom that is not the toilet. 

In referring to Ms. Tyler’s opinion on this upward trend, it is worth noting that she felt strongly enough about the addition of the extra seating that her company has designed one option for extra bathroom seating. This would be a “bench, that runs from an armoire into the shower stall in the bathroom,” as pictured. Adding his own two cents on this inclusion to the 2019 Home Design Trends, Parkers explains the allure of the “extra seat.”

“Whether for brushing teeth, taking off house slippers or just idling away on the internet before work,” he says. “Almost every homeowner could benefit from having a place to relax in the bathroom.”

In our final installment of the 2019 Home Design Trends, next posting, we will visit the top 3 most popular trends from the Houzz listing. These trends and any other you would like a part of your new home can be discussed with our builders. For more information on the new homes available from America’s favorite builder, D.R. Horton, at Belmont Lake Preserve visit belmontlakepreserve.com.

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Downtown Rocky Mount will become a literal testing ground for more tastes than one can imagine on Saturday, October 26. Starting at 4:00 p.m., the city’s Community and Business Dev elopement Department will introduce the first ever Rocky Mount Food Truck Invasion.

This “tasty” first time event will be downtown at Northeast Main Street between Thomas and Goldleaf Station. The inaugural Downtown Rocky Mount Food Truck Invasion, will take place Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019 from 4-9 p.m. This rain or shine event is sponsored by the city of Rocky Mount’s Community and Business Development Department.

There will be over 20 food trucks on hand at the first ever Rocky Mount Food Truck Invasion.

Delicious and “Tasteful” Variety at Rocky Mount Food Truck Invasion

 This community-focused event will delight foodies and those who crave downtown festivities. With an anticipated 20+ food trucks in attendance, event-goers will taste cuisine from a variety of food vendors. There will be opportunities to support artisans who will have lots of amazing handcrafted items for sale.

Refreshing Suds and a Hall of Famer on the “Beats”

An on-site beer garden, featuring local craft beer vendors from the city, will be serving up delicious brews. The event will even boast Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductee, DJ Terminator X. 

The Rocky Mount Event Center serves as the perfect backdrop for the Downtown Rocky Mount Food Truck Invasion, as it is also celebrating its one-year anniversary. 

It is expected that local breweries from Rocky Mount Mills, such as Hopfly Brewing will be on hand at the Beer Garden as well on October 26.

Kids Celebrate One Year of the Events Centerat Rocky Mount Food Truck Invasion

This family-friendly event will have lots of fun-filled activities for kids of all ages. There will be face painting, henna tattoos, a coloring station, a balloon artist and open play in the game room. The Event Center will also house a “nursing nook” for breastfeeding moms. 

All activities are free and will be located inside the Rocky Mount Event Center.

Space is still available for additional food trucks and vendors to participate.

Those interested in participating should contact event organizers Burt + Brewington Creative Agency at burtandbrewington.com, visit www.thefoodtruckinvasion.com, call 919-244-1435 or email [email protected] 

The city of Rocky Mount hopes this event will be successful in creating an unforgettable experience for those who attend and the community at large.

Visit www.rockymountnc.gov for more information about the city and its continued efforts to support and revitalize downtown Rocky Mount.

For more information on the Rocky Mount Event Center, an indoor sports and event facility located in downtown Rocky Mount, visit rockymountevents.com.