Week of April 23, 2012 Vol 6 Issue 17 |
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Upcoming Events
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April 24
Kiwanis Club at FUMC
12 pm
Chamber Executive Committee Meeting
4 pm
Board of Education
Spring Board workshop
at BOE
5 pm
Better Hometown/DDA
Meeting in Aldermen Hall
5:30 pm
April 26
Bistro & Backup
11 am
Business After Hours at
1st Franklin Financial
5:30 pm
April 28
Anchor of Hope Foundation 3rd Annual Autism
Awareness Festival
7 am - 5k & Fun Run
9 am-2 pm Fair & Festival
"The Scrub Team"
M C Hospital Relay for Life
7 pm
May 1
Kiwanis Club
FUMC Fellowship Hall
12 pm
Board of Commissioners
6 pm
Forsyth City Council
7 pm
May 2
Eggs and Issues Healthcare
7:30 am
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"Just Shooting" at the Arts Alliance
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Monroe County Arts Alliance presents "JUST SHOOTING", the Digital Photography of Don Daniel.
Longtime resident of Monroe County, Don Daniel was the founder, original editor and publisher of the Reporter and maintains a weekly column in the newspaper. He travels extensively in his present work with FEMA on disaster scene assessment. His photographs will be on display in the gallery until April 27.
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Mobile Office for Congressman Austin Scott
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This month, representatives from the office of Congressman Austin Scott will be in your neighborhood for our mobile office hours. If you need assistance with federal issues ranging from Medicare and Social Security to Veterans benefits, you are encouraged to stop by
next Wednesday, April 25, from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM. Location is Alderman Hall of the Welcome Center at68 North Lee Street, Forsyth, Ga. Congressman Scott says it is an honor to represent you and offers the mobile office opportunities for your convenience.
If you have any questions, please call their Tifton office at 229-396-5175 or Warner Robins at 478-971-1776.
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Business After Hours at 1st Franklin Financial
| The Business After Hours monthly networking event will be held on is this Thursday, April 26, 5:30 to 7 pm at 1st Franklin Financial, located at 109-D Patrol Road, behind the Car Wash and Big Chic. Don't miss another opportunity to expand your business network provided as a benefit of your Chamber membership.
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Benefit concert featuring The Scrub Team
| | That's right! The Scrub Team is back for this Relay For Life benefit concert presented by Monroe County Hospital's Relay For Life team introducing two new local additions we all know and love. In addition you will hear Doc and Not-Doc and It's A Trap. Join them on Saturday, April 28, at 7 p.m. at the Georgia Public Safety Training Center in the auditorium. Tickets are available at Monroe County Hospital, The Farmers Bank, and Forsyth-Monroe County Chamber of Commerce.
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Bistro & Backup with Infinity Network Solutions, Inc.
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Spilling Bearnaise sauce in your lap isn't a disaster ̶ losing all your data is! Businesses need a solid plan to recover from data loss, but too few have taken action to be ready when disaster strikes. Come pick up a few ideas on protecting yourself from the perils of business interruption and lost data on Thursday, April 26, 11am to 1 pm at the Backburner at 2242 Ingleside Ave., Macon.TechTartare.com is the online home of the Infinity Learning Series - a monthly events series whose mission it is to provide I.T. food for thought to the Middle Georgia community. Each event will focus on a current I.T. topic or trend crucial to success in business. Visit www.TechTartare.com/events/bistro-backup.
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The King and I presented by Backlot Players, Inc.
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The Backlot Players, Inc. present The King and I, a musical by Rogers and Hammerstein. East versus West makes for a dramatic, richly textured and ultimately uplifting tale of enormous fascination. It is 1862 in Siam where an English widow, Anna Leonowens, and her young son arrive in the Royal Palace in Bangkok, having
been summoned by the King to serve as tutor to his many children and wives. With both keeping a firm grip on their respective traditions and values, Anna and the King grow to understand one another in a truly dazzling love story. Tickets are priced at Adults - $15.00, Seniors (62 and up) and students -$12.00 and are nonrefundable. Box Office hours are 4:00 to 7:00 Monday - Thursday during the first week of the show and Monday - Wednesday during the second week of the show. Box Office opens 2 hours prior to show on actual show dates. All seats reserved! The Rose Theater, 23 W. Johnston St, Forsyth, GA 31029. Call (478)994-0443 or visit www.thebacklotplayers.org for more information. Download the flyer.
Showdates are:
April 27, 28, May 3, 4, 5, 2012 at 8:00 p.m.
April 29 and May 6 at 2:00 p.m.
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Eggs and Issues on Healthcare
| Eggs and Issues on Healthcare in Monroe County will be the topic at the next Chamber networking breakfast on Wednesday, May 2. Sponsored by Stroud and Company, the breakfast will be held at the GA Public Safety Training Center at 7:30 am. Registration will close on Friday, April 27 so Register online now.
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3rd Annual Autism Awareness Festival
| Anchor of Hope Foundation and Central Georgia Autism invites you to share the journey with them on Saturday, April 28. They will sponsor a 5K Trail Run and Family Fun Run with registration beginning at 7:00 am at Daysping Presbyterian Church. Parking will be at Banks Stephens Middle School parking lot. Race registration is available online at active.com
A Community Resource Fair and Family Fun Festival will begin at 9:00 am until 2:00 pm, with children's inflatables, music, games, crafts, and resource vendors. Download the flyer.
If you would like to register as a vendor, volunteer, performing band, or learn about sponsorship opportunities and to learn how you can be involved, please visit their website at anchorofhopefoundation.com or call (478) 955-0854. Click here for printable volunteer sign up sheet or vendor sign up details.
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Record 91 Middle School Students for Rising Stars Awards Banquet
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As is tradition, the Chamber will host a luncheon recognizing Monroe County Middle School students who have maintained all A's on their report cards throughout the school year. Each student receives a certificate of achievement and a savings bond gift certificate sponsored by a Chamber member business, professional, or organization.
Currently only 30 students have sponsorship with three weeks until the awards banquet. There are two sponsorships available including a
- $50 which will display the sponsor's name alongside the students
- $100 which additionally includes display of a business logo on all marketing material
We ask Chamber Members to consider partnering with the Chamber in sponsoring one of these very deserving students in recognition of their accomplishment. Not only will your contribution be acknowledged in the event program, your business will also be recognized as a Rising Star sponsor in The Monroe County Reporter, the Chamber's weekly newsletter, and the Chamber website for the remainder of the year to promote your business as a supporter of community education. Without businesses like yours, we could not make this possible. The Chamber wishes to thank our 2012 event sponsor Oglethorpe Power.
For more information or details on becoming a sponsor please contact the chamber staff at 478-994-9239 or register online for either option. To ensure your sponsorship is properly displayed in the program and newspaper please respond by April 30.
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No Noodles For Poodles Virtual Event to build No-kill Shelter
| The 9th Annual Noodles For Poodles benefit for Save A Pet, Inc., sponsored by Grits Cafe and set for April 19th, has been cancelled this year due to the tragic fire on March 19, 2012 at Grits Café. This year Save A Pet will sponsor a NO "Noodles for Poodles" virtual event during May 2012. Save A Pet advocates can make donations to "purchase" a virtual item and continue to support the no-kill rescue's mission. 100% of your donation is tax deductible and directly benefits the dogs. Please click here to read the flyer with all of the details and if you prefer not to donate or participate online you can print the reply/order form and send a check.
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It's A Girl Thing!
| Monroe County Adult & Community Education is hosting a Tea Party at the Monroe County Clubhouse. You are invited to bring a special woman in your life on Saturday, May 5, from 2 to 4 p.m., to enjoy entertainment, door prizes, and they will have a best hat contest so get your hat on and join them. Download the flyer here.
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Publisher and Author to Be Auctioned at "Art a la Carte"
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Among the exciting bidding opportunities at "Art a la Carte" is the chance for one-on-one time with a writer and award winning publisher. There will be desert and coffee for the bidder and their guest as they discuss their writing with the two at Ann's Deli. Editorial feedback is included, as well as a manuscript holder; portfolio, idea journal, pen and numerous books on the craft of writing. Among the selections are works by Poets and Writers; and Ga. authors Cherie K. Miller, Anne B. Jones, and nationally known Atlanta writer and speaker, Peter Bowerman. The benefit is May 5 from 6:30 pm-11:00 pm at Gallery 51 in Forsyth. Art "happenings" include live music, dancing, food and drink, interactive art, artist & model and one-stroke-painting demos. The event will culminate in a "Georgia Icons" live auction with 12 paintings from talented artist members. All will be invited to participate in the silent auction. Tickets and information can be obtained from the Monroe Arts Alliance. Phone (478) 994-8668 for more information.
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Member Newsletters keeping you informed
| Backlot Players Inc. May through June Newsletter
Keep up with what is going on with the Backlot Players, their plans, their plays and musical events. Mark you calendar now for upcoming shows you don't want to miss. Read the Newsletter here.
Infinity Networks Solutions April Newsletter
Keep up to date on your technology for your personal life and your business. Keep posted on current IT issues and what's available from Infinity Networks wide variety of solutions. Read the Newsletter here.
Treasure Trove April Newsletter
Read the special message the ladies of the Trove wish to share, you are invited to drop by and sit a spell on the porch to catch up or shop new items in the store. Read the Newsletter here.
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