We want to begin by saying a heartfelt THANK YOU to all of you for your great support of our opening days. The weather was (and remains) a challenge this time of year, but in spite of some doubtful weather, old & new friends kicked off our season with a bang. A special shout out to Ed Bounds with "Dakota & Friends" for not one, but two visits for his usual great dinosaur experience - both fun & educational for children & adults alike.

Ed & Dakota have scheduled eight more visits this year (all on Festival Fridays) plus some surprise visits throughout the year. Speaking of events please note just some of what's coming up soon:

Festival Fridays will return - starting April 17. Many will be theme events, but always look for our regulars -- Tripp The Clown, Face Painting, some music, & food. What is a festival party without hotdogs? Hotdogs will be Festival Friday food - Terry's Dawgs will be joining us EVERY Friday. A huge welcome to Terry & we look forward to him joining our Festival Friday Family.  Much more to come about Fridays so watch our blogs facebook, etc plus sign up for our newsletter.

Lyndsay Wednesday (DJ) returns this year, Greg is back with Open Mic Night - moving to Tuesdays starting April 14 & Food Trucks will return (schedule to come ASAP - starting in May).

We will host a book signing, April 11, starting at 2:00, featuring Concord author Lindsay Renae Davis. Her new children's' book, "It's Your Turn To Count" will be available & the audio version is included with the purchase.

Our young friend, Jerry The Clown, will return this year several times "Twisting Balloons" for everyone's enjoyment. You will be reading more about Jerry soon.

FLAVORS, FLAVORS, FLAVORS --- Paradise Ice, Popsicles, Ice Cream -- more flavors, different flavors, WOW! Better come try them all real soon, especially the Paradise Pops.

We will be traveling more this year - returning to Concord's Food Truck Rallies & back with the Kaleidoscope Festivals in Kannapolis! Kaleidoscope on April 25, Food Truck Rally mid to late April, plus our usual visits to schools churches & all sorts of special events in our area - keep up to dates on these & all of Papa's news on Facebook & other forms of social media.

Look forward to seeing all of you real soon. Thanks again for your loyal support.



Papa Robb's Paradise Ice
Concord, NC
www.paparobbs.com

Opening Day at Papa Robb's Paradise Ice is set for Thursday, March 19 -- 1:00 pm to 9:00 pm!!

The great news is that it is finally here:  Opening Day at Papa Robb's Paradise Ice is set for Thursday, March 19 -- 1:00 pm to 9:00 pm!!  Dinosaurs, Cheerleading, Fund Raiser are all on our schedule for that weekend.

Obviously Daylight Savings Time is here & that is super great as far as we are concerned. Plus Friday, March 20 is the First Day of Spring! With Spring in the air here's what's in store for our opening week:

THURSDAY,MARCH 19 -- Gates/doors open at 1:00. Our good Friend Ed Bounds will visit with "Dakota & Friends". All your favorite Dinosaur buddies will be there all day so come on out & have a blast with Dakota.

We have some special flavors added to our menu, plus all your old favorites; the playground is open, our bean bag toss games will be set up -- lots of fun for everyone.

FRIDAY, MARCH 20 -- Spring Arrives! We will kick off a big fund raising weekend for our friends at Victory! All-Stars Cheerleading  Studio. The Onyx Summit Team will visit, sell some tickets for their big BBQ Lunch/Dinner, & perform some super cheerleading.

SATURDAY, MARCH 21 -- The Victory! All-
Stars Cheerleaders, along with  the Poplar Grove Baptist Church will hold a big Pork BBQ Lunch/Dinner, 11: 00 am until 7: 00  pm. The church is right up the road at 3476 Poplar Tent Road. Proceeds will benefit the Onyx Summit Team as they raise money for an upcoming competition. You can also buy tickets on Saturday at Papa Robbs.  Discounts at Papa Robbs for those supporting this great effort by the team & the church.

SUNDAY, MARCH 22 --  Sunday is always Family Day. Bring the entire family for some quality fun time with us at Papa Robbs.

We look forward to seeing all our old friends soon & making many new friends. We will be open 6 days a week -- 1:00 -- 9:00; Opening at 11:00 am on Saturdays, closed Mondays.

Not to worry - seven days a week hours will begin in Mid April. More news on that & many other surprises, etc in our next news blog.  See you March 19 !!!!!

Papa Robb's Paradise Ice

Concord, NC

www.paparobbs.com