The Chamber Connection
by: Meredith Caddell
July 1, 2010
11 & 12 Year Old Ponytails Division Hosting Hamburger Cookout at First Baptist Church-Friday!
The 11 & 12 Year Old Ponytails Division of girls softball are trying to raise money to go to the state tournament in Crosby on July 17-21st. In order to get there…they need to raise money! They will be serving burgers, chips and a dessert for $5, this Friday, July 2nd on the parking lot of First Baptist Church on Oak Avenue from 11-1:30. They will also have Chicken Express Tea for $1. For orders of 10 or more, they will deliver…just call 903-348-7897! So please come out and support the Girls on their trip to STATE!!!!!
Symphony Concert & Fireworks scheduled for Saturday, July 3rd, Downtown Sulphur Springs!!!
You don’t want to miss the Northeast Texas Symphony Orchestra Concert and Fireworks celebration on the square, Saturday, July 3rd at 7:45pm. We are so fortunate to have this incredible event on our Downtown Square. So, once again, call your family and friends, grab your lawn chairs and make your way to the square for a spectacular evening of entertainment. The Concert, conducted by Dr. Douglas Bakenhus and fireworks are sponsored by Alliance Bank, GSC Enterprises, Inc. and Circle E Western Store. Next time you stop by their businesses, please thank them for their contribution to this event!
SS Livestock & Dairy Auction will host “Getting More Money for Your Market Dairy & Beef Cows”
If you would like to learn how to get more money for your market dairy and beef cows, then you need to register for the “Value Added market Cows” presentation that will take place at the Sulphur Springs Livestock and Dairy Auction on July 9th from 10:00am-3:00pm. The day will consist of: a Live Cow demonstration, Packing Plant virtual tour, Lunch, Q& A about Animal health Product Use, Dairy & beef market Cow Considerations and much more. For more information you may call the Texas Beef Council at 800-846-4113, email Jill at jhodgkins@txbeef.org or at our local AgriLife Extension Office at 1200 B Houston Street.
Atwoods is coming to Sulphur Springs!!!
We just received word that Atwoods is accepting applications online at www.atwoods.com so if you are interested in working at Atwoods, please log on and fill out an application!
Business After Hours at Star Country 95.9, Thursday, July 20th from 5:30-7:00!
Fall Composting Program-July 22nd at H. C Extension Office-5:00-6:00pm
Ken Kunkel (Master Composter) will be conducting a Fall Composting Program on Thursday, July 22nd from 5-6 at the Extension Office located at 1200 B Houston Street. The Seminar is free, but you need to register by calling 903-885-3443.
Fall Gardening Workshop presented by H. C. Master Gardeners-July 22nd from 7:00-8:30pm
If you would like to have more information on preparing your yard/garden for the fall season, then attend this FREE seminar at the Extension Office, presented by the Hopkins County Master Gardeners from 7:00-8:30pm.
They will discuss tree pruning, cover crops, soil preparation, lasagna gardening, transplanting, composting, and proper use of insecticides and herbicides. Please register by calling 903-885-3443!
Don’t miss these opportunities
7/3—Independence Celebration on the Square—NE TX Symphony Orchestra & Fireworks--7:45pm
7/9—SS Livestock and Dairy Auction-Value Added Market Cows Presentation-10a-3p
7/20—Business After Hours at Star Country 95.9—5:30 pm
7/22—Fall Composting at Extension Office—5:00-6:00
7/22—Fall Gardening Workshop at Extension Office—7:00-8:30pm
We would like to congratulate the Chamber of Commerce Business of the Week
McDonalds Restaurant
121 E. Shannon Road (South side of the Interstate)
Sulphur Springs, TX 75482
903-885-1336
Thought for the week, “Looking for a way to cool off this summer? Stop by McDonalds and try their new McCafe Real Fruit Smoothies! They are available in Strawberry Banana and Wild Berry. Each smoothie includes two servings of real fruit and is low in fat and high in Vitamin C. The Real Fruit Smoothies are made from a blend of strawberries, bananas, blackberries and blueberries and can be customized with or without low-fat yogurt…so stop in today…you’re gonna love it!”
That’s all for now…have a GREAT week!
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