Costco (Wadsworth & 52nd) is going to be offering a flu shot program through their pharmacy to companies that would like to vaccinate their employees at a cost of $20 per shot compared to $25 at other facilities.

The Manneken Frites Bier Garden is now complete!  The flower boxes are up and planted with beautiful blooming flowers.  Its a great day in Olde Town and our Bier Garden would be perfect for your Chamber Staff Team Building exercise, during Happy Hour today (4-6). Stop by 5616 Olde Wadsworth Blvd in Olde Town Arvada and get $2.00 off any of our already competitively priced Belgian beers.

Canty's Special Event
Who? YOU! We want you, your family and your friends to join us at this special event!
What? We will have complimentary hors d'oeuvres, beverages and dessert!!
Fred will be talking about: Social Security: Where are we? Where are we going? What can we expect?
Congress: What are they up to?
Can you stump Fred with your Social Security questions?!
Where? DiCiccos Italian Restaurant, 5660 Olde Wadsworth Boulevard, Arvada
When? Wednesday, October 19th at 6:30pm

Join for a night of fun at the YMCA! Haunted house, ghoulish treats, scary sports, carnival games and more! Free for YMCA members and $5 per family for non members. For more information visit www.denverymca.org
Duncan Family YMCA, 6350 Eldridge Street in Arvada Saturday, October 22nd 5:30-7:30pm FREE for Y Members. $5 per family for non members

Wednesday, October 26th, between 7:30 and 9:00am You are invited to a complimentary Community Breakfast at Springwood Retirement Community.  Network wtih local business people while you experience Chef Fred Batchelor's incredible cuisine:
*Fresh fruit and yogurt parfaits
*canolis, muffins, cinnamon rolls
*mini breakfast burritos
*potato pancakes with smoked salmon caviar and dill cream
*breakfast panini caprese style
*assorted hot and cold beverages
RSVP by October 24th to 303-434-6550 Springwood Retirement Community, 6550 Yank Way, Arvada

To continue to help your business grow, we have partnered with Jon Drogheo at HRPartner Consulting (Chamber Member) to facilitate FREE monthly HR Roundtable sessions for business owners, managers, and human resources staff to discuss and learn the people side of your business.
For the Roundtables to be meaningful to our Chamber members, Jon would like to hear from you about subjects that are impacting you and your business. Possible ideas may look like; Preparing to Hire for a Small Business;  Employee Record Keeping-What you need to have;  How do I attract and keep great employees.
HR Roundtable sessions will be held the 2nd Monday of the month starting October 10, 2011 from 8:30AM-9:30AM at the Chamber. Sessions are FREE for Chamber Members. Send your topic suggestions to Jon at jdrogheo@hrpartnerconsulting.com

The Arvada Chamber of Commerce in partnership with Marketing Huddle has created the Arvada Business Zone.  We are interviewing our chamber members and will promote these radio interviews throughout the Arvada area.  CLICK HERE to schedule your interview.  It's FREE!   And you can send your radio interview to your customers, friends and family!!  Our first interview is up online already.  CLICK HERE to listen.

Come join Stride for "Striding to the Stars" - The Stride Gala Dinner and Fundraiser on October 21, 2011.
The event will be held at The Lakewood Country Club and include cocktails, dinner, a silent and live auction and a community awards ceremony. "Help those we serve find their place among the stars." Sarah Maxwell.  Sponsorship opportunities are available. Individual tickets are $60.00 and table purchases are also available. For more information, to purchase tickets and view sponsorship opportunities, go to our website at www.stride-co.org or contact Susanne Roser at 303-238-3580 x29 or  susanner@stride-co.org.

Two Roads Charter School - Open House Nov 5th, 2-5pm. We are excited to invite you to come see our new location.  Please come take a tour, attend the ribbon cutting, take part in scooter races, a charity sock fight (new socks in the package only please), purchase coffee or ice cream, and much, much more. Please bring a package of new socks as your "admission."  All socks will be used in a "sock fight' and then donated to Urban Peak. Ice cream and coffee will be available for purchase and will benefit Two Roads Charter School. Our new address is 7180 Oak Street, in Arvada.  Call 303-423-3377 for more information.  www.tworoadscharter.org

On November 30th at 7:00pm, Rocky Mountain HDC will present Wizard of Oz at the Littleton Town Hall Arts Center. The performance will be attended by 260 of our funders, partners, local business people, member of the faith community, families from our communities, and others who have supported our organization over the years. The proceeds from this event will support the RMHDC Family Services and After-School Program, which offers adults and youth activities designed to enhance their economic and social well-being. Pasquini's will cater a light reception at 6pm, and the performance will begin at 7pm. Location: Littleton Town Hall Arts Center, 2450 W Main Street in Littleton. Ticket Prices: $35 for adults, $25 for youth. Please contact either Yvonne Monson at 303-863-7712, or Elizabeth Sterling at 303-831-9596 to purchase tickets.