New Year's Surprise #2 from The Hop: Free Ice Cream!

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Hello, hello, Asheville!
It is truly amazing that 2010 will have given way to 2011 in less than 24 hours. Ashley and I are full of such nostalgia for the past 365 days, recounting the many wonderful folks we've met and worked with, thinking about how much different things are for us as small business owners and individuals, how in awe we are of the daily growth seen in this supportive local community...



The listmakers in us want to do a full breakdown, but we won't digress. Instead we wish to offer anyone and everyone our deepest thanks with an Ice Cream Special for this January, the first month of the New Year. And here it is...

Free Kiddie Scoop Mondays! Stop by either The Hop or The Hop West every Monday in January (the 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th and 31st) and enjoy a Free Kiddie Scoop of The Hop's homemade Ice Cream *with the purchase of any menu item (limit one per order)* on us! Bring a friend. Bring the family. Treat your Mom or your Grandpa. Spread the word!



Ashley and I are forever indebted to you all for creating such a vibrant and cultured scene, of which we are so thankful to be a part. Happy New Year, Asheville!



Much Love,
Greg and Ashley Garrison
Owners
The Hop Ice Cream Cafe
hopicecreamcafe@yahoo.com
640 Merrimon Ave
828 254 2224
AND
The Hop West
721 Haywood Rd
828 252 5155

PS New Year's Surprise #1

12 Days of Christmas At The Hop

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Much Love and Happy Holidays!
Greg and Ashley Garrison
Owners
The Hop Ice Cream Cafe
hopicecreamcafe@yahoo.com
640 Merrimon Ave
828 254 2224
AND
The Hop West
721 Haywood Rd
828 252 5155

Blanket and Winter Clothing Donations Needed

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As seen in this recent Asheville Citizen-Times article, Russ Barnes has taken it upon himself to collect donated warm socks, coats, blankets and other winter weather clothes and distribute them to Asheville's homeless. In an effort to help increase donations and raise awareness for this cause, we are reaching out to all of you.



Do you have gently used or new blankets and winter clothes in your closets to spare? Are you looking for a worthy cause to support during the Holiday season? If so, please bring items to The Hop at 640 Merrimon Ave or The Hop West at 721 Haywood Rd. Mr. Barnes will personally pick up the donations and deliver them to the local homeless shelter, Community of the Beloved.

If you are unable to make it to either of The Hops, give Mr. Barnes a call at 828-450-7655 and he will gladly arrange to meet you to pick up your donation.



We will be taking donations indefinitely.

Thank you in advance for supporting this cause and aiding those in need!
Much Love, Asheville.
Greg and Ashley Garrison
Owners
The Hop Ice Cream Cafe
hopicecreamcafe@yahoo.com
640 Merrimon Ave
828 254 2224
AND
The Hop West
721 Haywood Rd
828 252 5155

Thank You, Asheville, from The Hop!

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"Hey, how you!" I'm Greg, The Hop's Social Media operator. My lovely wife, Ashley, The Ice Cream Ninja Master, and I are so very fortunate to be the owners of The Hop(s). This year has truly been a wonderful year for us in every respect. Thus, I am here, in the holiday hemisphere, on Christmas Day, to offer our most sincere, warmest and fuzziest thanks to all of you.



Seriously, you folks in the Asheville Community are amazing. It would have never been imaginable to think that a collective of people could be so welcoming, open to ideas, willing to collaborate, genuinely supportive of each other and just flat out awesome! Over the past 12 months we have met and worked with so many brilliant and creative groups or individuals on such incredible and diverse events. The depth of it is unfathomable. Allowing us to be a part of this unique Asheville scene has literally changed our lives in such a positive way and, honestly, brought us closer as a couple.



So on this Christmas Day, Ashley and I, with all of the stores of happy Yule-tide vibes within us, wish you the best holiday imaginable. We are so thankful to know you, interact with you, meet you in person and be able to experience the many beauties of Asheville with you! Let's keep building this community together!!!!

So Much Freakin' Love,
Greg and Ashley Garrison
Owners
The Hop Ice Cream Cafe
hopicecreamcafe@yahoo.com
640 Merrimon Ave
828 254 2224
AND
The Hop West
721 Haywood Rd
828 252 5155

In Spite of The Cold

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Tuesday 12/14 6-7pm: Sirius B Family-Friendly Show.
Asheville's super fun and fabulously energetic gypsy rock band, Sirius B, will be performing a Free show! A perfect event for families looking to have some good clean fun and avoid cabin fever :) Here's a Sirius B video from Asheville Vaudeville's Halloween Show.



Friday 12/17 7-9pm: Asheville Tweet-up/Toy Drive.
This Holiday season we are reaching out to all of you in the Asheville Social Media world in an effort to make a better Christmas for WNC children and families. Friday 12/17 from 7-9pm we are hosting a Asheville Tweet-Up, as part of the National Tweet Drive, to benefit Toys For Tots. Suggested toy donation valued at around $10 (must be new and packaged, please donate what you can)! All details are at this website, thanks to Gary of G Social Media.



Saturday 12/18 6:30-7:30pm: PANDA WITH COOKIE Monster Art Show *At The Hop West*.
Panda With Cookie, AKA Lisa Coulson will be at The Hop West on Saturday evening selling a plethora of plush toys for your perusal. Tote bags! Baby onesies! Holiday ornaments! Bring the family out for some delectable ice cream and delightful toys. Great Holiday shopping event! Check out Panda With Cookie's ETSY Shop here. <-- Did you see the "Pirate Squid Onesie" :)?



Tuesday 12/21 6-7pm: Polar Express Night presented by Curtain Call Coillective.
Be part of the magic of the classic children's holiday story, The Polar Express, which is celebrating it's 25th Birthday!, by Chris Van Allsburgh. Kids any age can be a part of the story by being one of the characters as we dramatize the book or be in the audience. We invite folks to wear their fun, festive pajamas on this night and enjoy hot chocolate, cookies, and ice cream along with a very special surprise!!! Ho, Ho,Ho! Directed By Chris Martin.


Click here for the story about the above picture :)

Much Love, Asheville.
Greg and Ashley Garrison
Owners
The Hop Ice Cream Cafe
hopicecreamcafe@yahoo.com
640 Merrimon Ave
828 254 2224
AND
The Hop West
721 Haywood Rd
828 252 5155

2 Free Family-Friendly Shows at The Hop

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TUESDAY 12/7 6-7PM: CAROLINE POND - ukulele show!
There are some musicians around town, like Now You See Them or Sirius B, that, because of their energy and message and fun sound, can very easily be profiled as Family-Friendly. Caroline Pond, Asheville ukulele player of Snake Oil Medicine Show, who has performed with the incredible Secret Agent 23 Skidoo, is no different.



Therefore, she is excited to be performing a solo show for YOU on Tuesday 12/7 6-7pm at The Hop.



THURDAY 12/9 6:30-7:30PM: SUGARFOOT SERENADERS - totally jazzy fun!
If you are fans of The Runaway Circus or enjoyed their hilarious performance at The Hop, The Sugarfoot Serenaders are right up your alley. They will be playing a Free Family-Friendly show for you on Thursday 12/9 at 6:30pm!

This is a great opportunity for families and folks of all ages to see some of Asheville's finest talent! Hope to see you there :) Much Love!
Greg and Ashley Garrison
Owners
The Hop Ice Cream Cafe
hopicecreamcafe@yahoo.com
640 Merrimon Ave
828 254 2224
AND
The Hop West
721 Haywood Rd
828 252 5155

The Hop's Famous Yule Logs!

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This is the time of year when we light up the night with the holiday spirit. We create or make purchases with other people in the fore of our minds. We host, are invited to and attend wonderful parties with great food and fun. We piggy-back on the family-time inspired by Thanksgiving and gather close to friends and loved ones to spread cheer and joy.

It is from this seasonal vibe which we introduce The Hop's Famous Yule Logs!!!



First we take chocolate Jelly-Roll Cake, handmade by Creme Bakery, and roll it up with Vanilla Bean, Butter Pecan or Peppermint Stick Ice Cream. Once it sets, we cover the whole thing with our decadent Dark Chocolate Ice Cream. Finally, we festively decorate the Yule Log to your specifications. Healthily serves 10-12 people for $22.95+tax. Yummo!

We are taking orders now through December 22nd! Call, email or stop by either The Hop or The Hop West to order!

Hope you all have a wonderful holiday!
Much Love
Greg and Ashley Garrison
Owners
The Hop Ice Cream Cafe
hopicecreamcafe@yahoo.com
640 Merrimon Ave
828 254 2224
AND
The Hop West
721 Haywood Rd
828 252 5155