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eBlast & Calendar


September 15, 2011

FROM THE OFFICE 

 

The OXFORD HILLS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE B2B is coming and you already received our Eblast highlighting this exciting new event. It's all about "Business Networking" and is scheduled for Friday, October 21st. You can choose from one of the many sponsor levels and/or register your business as an exhibitor! Sue Goulet will handle Project Management for this event and we are thrilled to provide this new and unique event to the communities we  service and represent. For more information and to register go to our website! www.oxfordhillsmaine.com  

 

The theme of this year's  35TH Annual Christmas Parade has been announced. Drum roll please! "OLD FASHIONED CHRISTMAS". You can also go online and read all about Maine's largest Christmas Parade and download a registration form as well. Coming soon all the details about the "First Ever" Festival of Trees here in the Oxford Hills! www.oxfordhillsmaine.com   

 

25TH Annual Leon Truman Oxford Hills Chamber Golf Classic

Signature Sponsor

Norway Savings Bank

Gold Sponsor

Black Bear Entertainment & Realty

 golf funAdditional Sponsors include Northeast Bank, Hancock Lumber, Kim L. Pelkey Insurance & Financial Services,  Met Life & Home, Service Master, Hannaford, Western Maine Health, Agren Appliance, Dead River, Service Master, Chandler Funeral Homes, Perfect Stitch, Tilton's Market, Key Bank, Paris Farmers Union, Austin Associates, Frost Farm Gallery, Schiavi Enterprises,  Turn-Key Homes, Park Street Press, Sun Media, Gleason Radio Group!

The Tournament Format

18 Hole Scramble with a shotgun tart at 9:00am. Banquet and awards ceremony immediately following the tournament. The entry Fee is $100.00 per player or $400.00 per four player team. Participation includes  cart, continental breakfast and banquet. Register on-line at www.oxfordhillsmaine.com 

 

Over $25,000 in cash & prizes

Fabulous prizes, including cash to the winners, trips, products, gift certificates, a chance to win a new ATV and much, much more! And just added, for our brand new CASINO HOLE, an overnight and two days of golf for four at the Bethel Inn!!

 

Fabulous Raffle prizes too!

One Hour Lesson with the Pro, donated by Poland Spring Golf Shop

$25 gift certificate for 76 Pleasant Street, donated by SCORE

$25 gift certificate for Maurice Restaurant, donated by SCORE                        

$25 gift certificate, donated by New Balance

3 - $25 gift certificates, donated by Maurice Restaurant           

6 - $15 gift certificates, donated by Maurice Restaurant    

$100 gift certificate, donated by Heald Within

Foursome at Dunegras, donated by Godin Financial

Indoor Golf gift certificate, donated by Crazy Eights

$50 gift certificate, donated by Amcomm

25th Anniversary golf shirts, donated by Chamber of Commerce

Hoodie and golf hat, donated by Edward Jones Investment

$50 gift certificate, donated by Agren Appliance

Weekend Stay and Play, donated by Poland Spring Resort

Paris Hill Country Club Membership, donated by Paris Hill Country Club

10 rounds of golf, donated by Paris Hill Country Club

Gift basket from Hill Top Pools & Spas

1 hour professional golf instruction, donated by Poland Spring Resort

Two $20 Bingo Packages, donated by Jackson Silver Post # 68

Auto detailing, donated by Lakeside Detailing

Kayak rental, donated by White's Marina

$20 gift card, donated by Amato's

Foursome at Point Sebago Golf Resort, donated by Point Sebago Golf Resort

 

We have a few team & Tee times left so Register now by downloading a Team Registration sheet online at www.oxfordhillsmaine.com Please make checks payable to Oxford Hills Chamber of Commerce. You may also pick up a registration form at the office at 4 Western Avenue in South Paris. For more information go online or call the office at 743-2281.

Member Headlines

The Oxford County Fair-The Big O September 11-17, featuring Smokey's Greater Shows, The Rockin' Country Showdown with $25,000 to the winner, Harness Racing, Tractor & Truck Pulls & much more  www.oxfordcountyfair.com

 

Harvest Hill Farms Pumpkin Land and the Big Corn Maze Adventure open this weekend for the 2011 season. Acres and acres of Halloween fun await the young and the young at heart including the all new giant Jumping Pillow. Go to www.harvesthillfarms.com 

  

Norway Rehabilitation & Living Center A Silent/Chinese Auction to raise money for the Alzheimer's Association will be held at the Rowe School in Norway on Saturday, September 17. Bidding starts at 11 a.m. and auction begins at 1 p.m. Call 743-7075 for more information.

 

Agren Appliance Annual Balloon Sale Event in Norway September 16 and 17. Visit www.agrenappliance.com for more details.

 

Mind the Body, Healthy Oxford Hills, What? peer-to-peer support for people challenged with health conditions. For more information email chris@healthyoxfordhills.org 

 

The Progress Center, Inc. Community Kitchen Grand Opening, Thursday, September 29th. PriscillaBurnette@progresscentermaine.org

   

Western Maine University and Community College Center Nursing Information Session Interested or know someone interested in pursuing a nursing degree? Visit www.wmucc.net for details.  

 

Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice Fall Community Grief Support Programs  For more information on all the programs offered through AHCH visit their website www.ahch.org

 

 

Free Healthy Living Demos & Classes at Hannaford, September 17, October 1. All classes taught by a registered Dietitian. For complete details go to www.hannaford.com/healthy

 

Stephens Memorial Hospital MaineHealth Learning Resource Center has classes on outsmarting osteoporosis and lowering cholesterol as well as a walking program. Visit www.wmhcc.org for more details.

 EVENTS 

 

"Traveling Across America: Artist-Barbara Traficonte" at the Lajos Matolcsy Art Gallery, Main Street, Norway, September 2 through October 6. www.thewmag.org  

   

"Indefinable": Latest Works by Marcel Flisiuk Frost Farm Gallery. September 2-24.  www.frostfarmgallery.com

 

 

 

Chamber Tidbits!

Media & Public Relations 

  • The Chamber Beat appears every Thursday in the Advertiser Democrat
  • Chamber Chat twice a month on Saturday mornings with Jay at Gleason Radio Group on "Pure Country", WOXO. Coming up August 27th & September 10th at 9am.

Business After Hours

  • October 6th Harvest Hill Farms in Mechanic Falls
  • November 3rd Western Maine Community Action in Norway

The Chamber is now reserving monthly slots for Business After Hours in 2012-call the Chamber at 743-2281 and talk with Jennifer about reserving "Your Business Event"  for the coming year!

 

Real Estate Rental Opportunity

Want to rent a house in Oxford with lots of space? Two to four bedroom home with 1 bath, large kitchen, living and dining room, 2 extra rooms, 1 car garage and carport, enclosed porch. Call 539-4800 and ask for Mary Anna.

Mary Anna Rental pic

New and Renewing Members

 

Welcome New Members!

 

X-Tra Mile ATV Club

 

Western Hills Property Group

 

76 Pleasant Street Restaurant

 

Town of Oxford 

 

Hot Colors Screenprinting and Design

 

Oxford County Soil & Water Conservation District

 

Welcome back our renewing Members!

 

Lake Region Caterer's, Rotary Club of Oxford Hills, Black Bear Entertainment, Ward Cedar Log Homes, Boomer's Restaurant, Frost Farm Gallery, AARP, Optimal Energy Group LLC, Great Scott! Storage, Harrison Insurance,  Schiavi Enterprises, Norway Paris Community TV, Agren Appliance & Television, National Worksite Benefit Group, Oxford Hills Internal Medicine, Central Maine Community College, University of Maine, ABC Rubbish, Village Square Realty, Anderson Staples Post 112, Seniors Plus, Chandler Funeral Homes, Jerry's Carpentry & Painting, Mollyockett Motel, Creaser Jewelers, Maine Veterans Home, Austin Associates, Community Concepts, Town of Paris, Crystal Spring Farm, TD Bank, Nationwide Payment Solutions, Krack Media, Tri-County Mental Health Services, Kennison Real Estate, Inc., New Balance Athletic Shoe, Inc., Beltone New England, Wal-Mart, Norway Library, Gleason Media Services, Jewell Tire, Central Maine Medical Center, Rotary Club, J. Boyce Builders, Inc., Rick's Auto Service, Town of Mechanic Falls, Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice, Goin' Postal, Oxford Federal Credit Union, Lennox Capital Management of Maine, Cullinan Realty, King's Hill Inn, Rice Tree Service, Christian Science Reading Room, The Lake Store, Hillside Cottages, Goodwin Chevrolet Buick Pontiac, ECI Limited, Forest Commodities, Inc., Everett Excavation Corp., EVCO, Inc., Mallard Mart, Inc., Dyer Excavation, Town of Poland, ER Truman, Inc. Ken's Yamaha, OCE, Western Maine Community Action, Two Lakes Camping, Celebration Barn, Schiavi Home Builders, RCC Business Services, Rising Sun Cafe & Bakery, Pine Tree Paving, Waterford World's Fair, James Pittman,Oxford Hills Law.

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Mooma Moosaics is offering a 10% discount to all Chamber members. See Mooma Moosaics at the Norway Arts Festival. Go to www.moomamoosaics.com    
  

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