Back by popular demand. You saw them first during Art in the Snow! The Avant  Garde  Dogs  Band  is a

n eclectic collection of musicians: two members of the Sleeping Dogs of old (Jim Murphy and Tad Merrick), The Keating Five (Jim Keating), and other members who are relatively new to the local music scene (Liam Murphy and Doug Wilhelm). The band's songs range from John Hiatt, The Subdudes, Bruce Cockburn, Greg Brown, Ry Cooder. Los Lobos, The Rolling Stones, The Band, and even a little R&B, all twisted around whatever light pole can be found by the band members. Dancing is the goal, but if people want to just squat, listening is certainly an option. Concert sponsored by Ms. Bette Moffett. And the weather forecast looks perfect! 

THE GREAT BRANDON AUCTION  

TUESDAY, JULY 19 at 4 pm in CENTRAL PARK

PREVIEW at 2 pm  

This is the Chamber's only fundraiser and, after membership dues, is the main source of funding for all the activities, projects and initiatives that we implement throughout the year. As you are aware we now also support the new Stephen Douglas Birthplace Museum and visitor's center, so it's vital we receive the support of all our members and the community.

 If you have not yet been contacted or contacted us regarding a donation, it is not too late! Your no-longer-useful-to-you-but-still-in-good-condition items are most appreciated. Gift certificates, barn treasures, attic finds and what-not. There are a few items we can't take, such as exercise equipment and clothes but give us a call (247-6401) or send an email and we can discuss what you have and when we can pick it up.   

The auction is always a fun event with Auctioneer Barb Watters, lots of laughs and terrific bargains. The Brandon Lions Club will be serving up a great dinner and new this year is a beer / wine tent.

DONATE ~ BID ~ BUY  

"KILROY WAS HERE" at the Brandon Town Hall

The Brandon Town Players continue their production of "Kilroy Was Here" in the Brandon Town Hall on 15 & 16 at 7:30. Tickets are $15.00 at the door, $13.00 in advance and for all past and present Military Personnel, $10.00. Tickets can be purchased at Carr' Florist & Gifts, Briggs Carriage Bookstore or at the door. For more information call 247-5420 or on the Town Halls website @ brandontownhall.org and click on The Brandon Town Players link.   

FROM OUR MEMBERS and THE COMMUNITY 

IN THEIR OWN WORDS:

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS:

Body and Face Massage Services

Heather Norton

160 Fox Rd., Brandon  ~  802-236-9087

Membership Categories: Health Care & Fitness; Services; Weddings & Events

NeighborWorks of Western Vermont

Mary Lamson

110 Marble St., W Rutland 05777

802-438-2303. Email: [email protected]

www.nwwvt.org and heatsquad.org  

Membership Categories: Construction & Contractors; Financial Services; Insulation; Real Estate; Renewable Energy 

MISSING

Do you know the where-abouts of this piece of artwork, a self-portrait done by one of Brandon's most famous individuals who also happens to be an artist? This piece of artwork is in the hands of someone who attended the Chamber's last golf mixer in September 2009 and won it in the "door prize." The artwork must be returned to the Chamber in time for for the 2011 Golf Mixer, currently in the planning phase. Potential reward. Please contact immediately 

The Stephen A Douglas Birthplace is looking for the following donations:

• Wall clock for the office (period look but working well)
• Bike Rack

If you have these items you would like to donate, please contact us at [email protected] or call 802-247-6401

Free Wireless Internet DSL is being provided at the Stephen A Douglas Birthplace, Brandon Museum, and Visitor Center by FairPoint Communications.  

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