Week of February 6, 2012 Vol 6 Issue 6 |
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Upcoming Events
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February 7Kiwanis Club FUMC Fellowship Hall 12pm Monroe County Commission 6pm Forsyth City Council 7pm February 8Eggs and Issues with Monroe County 7:30am February 9Rotary Club The Prime Palate 12 pm CUMC Bible Study 7 pm February 10The Spiral Staircase 8 pm February 14Development Authority Board Meeting 8:30 am Kiwanis Club FUMC Fellowship Hall 12 pm Monroe County Board of Education 7 pm February 16Rotary Club The Prime Palate 12 pm CUMC Bible Study 7 pm Find locations and more information on these events on the Chamber Member Event Calendar
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Welcome New Members
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Miss Hattie's
Ventures Guns & Stuff
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Governmental Affairs Update to the Community
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To assist Monroe County business owners in remaining current on legislative issues the Governmental Affairs committee of the Chamber offer the following links. Ga Chamber Legislative Priorities |
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Con. Austin Scott Mobile Office Hours in Forsyth
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The office of U.S. Congressman Austin Scott (GA-08) will hold mobile office hours for residents across Georgia's Eighth Congressional district. Caseworkers and field representatives from Rep. Scott's office will be on hand to help with issues ranging from Medicare and Social Security to veterans benefits. Constituents are encouraged to stop by during the times listed below - no appointment is necessary.
FORSYTH Mobile Office Hours
WHEN: Tuesday, February 7th from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
WHERE: Aldermen Hall of the Welcome Center; 68 N. Lee St., Forsyth, GA 31029
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Eggs and Issues with Monroe County
| Just a reminder to those that registered for the February 8 Eggs and Issues. The breakfast will be held at the GA Public Safety Training Center and will be hosted by Monroe County discussing the topic of the upcoming SPLOST tax and how Monroe County will be affected. The event begins at 7:30 a.m.
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The Spiral Staircase
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The Backlot Players, Inc. present The Spiral Staircase by F. Andrew Leslie beginning this Friday, February 10 at 8 p.m. This murder/drama is based on David O. Selznick's famous motion picture by Mel Dinelli. Read More...
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Macon Occupational Medicine News
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How familiar are you with all of the medical facilities and resources at your disposal in the area. Macon Occupational Medicine offers many services to businesses in the area. The FIRST and ONLY Nationally Certified Occupational Medicine Program in the State of Georgia. Please review their newsletter to find out what services they can provide for you and your employees and you can sign up to receive your own. Read More...
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The King and I Auditions
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The Backlot Players, Inc announce auditions for the Rodgers & Hammerstein musical, The King and I. Auditions will be held on February 13 and 14 at 7:00 at The Rose Theater. Need 2 men, three women, two boys, plus 2 featured men and large chorus with children. Performances will be April 27 through May 6, 2012. For more information call 478-994-0443 or check their website at www.thebacklotplayers.org.
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Forsyth-Monroe County Chamber of Commerce Support of SPLOST
|  Make an informed decision regarding the upcoming SPLOST vote on March 6. Read more about the projects supported including improvements to water and road systems in Monroe County. Follow this link to read all of the details for the current SPLOST tax and what the upcoming tax in 2014 will provide in your area of the county or city. SPLOST information.
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Miss Hattie's Valentine Dinner Specials
| Our newest member Miss Hattie's of Bolingbroke has a very special menu planned for your Valentine's Day Dinner Date! Click here to check out the delicious menu. Reservations are Required!
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Valentine's Day Specials
| Remember to post your Valentine's specials as a HOT DEAL on your chamber account or email the chamber with any offers for gifts, food, or flowers at regina@forsyth-monroechamber.com to be sent out in a special Valentine's Day Deal newsletter.
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Valentine Date Night Childcare
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Christ United Methodist Church is offering FREE baby sitting on Tuesday, February 14th from 6:00-9:00 PM for ages 6 months to 11 years. Space is limited for this event so call 478-994-8854 between 10:00 AM & 6:00 PM to make your reservations today. CUMC is located at 417 North Frontage Road in Forsyth. For more info please contact the church office by phone: (478) 994-1232 or email: christunite58660@bellsouth.net.
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Treasure Trove News for February
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Catch up with the ladies at the Treasure Trove in Bolingbroke and Read their latest newsletter. |
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Hello Yellow Forsythia Festival Kickoff
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Kick off the festival by painting the town yellow! Come by Dairy Queen at 200 North Lee Street from 11 AM-2 PM, get your car painted, purchase festival merchandise, and get forsythia wreaths and bows to decorate your home and business. If you would like your business decorated for the festival, click here to submit a request.
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Black Tie Gala at Hubbard
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The Hubbard Alumni Association is hosting its 2012 Annual Black Tie Fundraising Gala Saturday, February 18, at 6 p.m. at the Georgia Public Safety Training Center in Forsyth. Tickets are $50 per person. The fundraising gala is to benefit the scholarships given to graduating Mary Persons seniors and to complete the restoration of our National Historic Hubbard Dormitory.
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Forsythia Gala - Celebrating 25 years of the Forsythia Festival
| This year marks the 25th anniversary of the festival and plans are being made to make it extra special! Come celebrate 25 years of our community's Forsythia Festival on Saturday, February 25, the Chamber in partnership with Monroe County Bank will be hosting an elegant formal evening filled with food, music, and dancing featuring Cruise Control! Tickets are $50 per person and only available at Monroe County Bank. Read More...
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4-H S.A.F.E. Team in Monroe County
| One of the Georgia 4-H Programs offered to participants encompasses the S.A.F.E. Shotgun Team. The S.A.F.E. team members need assistance to help defray the cost of practices and competitions. Sponsorship/Donations would help offset the costs of purchasing special traps, targets, ammunition, team T-shirts, tent, a trailer for storage during season, etc. Donations in any amount would be greatly appreciated and certainly help purchase items that are required so that these 4-H'ers can fully enjoy the educational and recreational opportunity. Your contribution is Tax Deductible under IRS Code 501(c)(3). Read the full letter from 4-H.
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Apparel Authority offers discounts on shirts
| Check out the latest Apparel Authority sales flier. They are offering a great deal on shirt specials for your teams or employees.
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Anne B. Jones Tides of Fear video
| | Dr. Anne B. Jones has a wonderful video promoting her book check it out at
http://animoto.com/play/uRm1o6krO8BvWLwqPTeBBQ
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