The Chamber Office will be Closed
Monday, October 8th
in observance of Columbus Day.
Have a wonderful Weekend!
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NOMINATIONS BEING ACCEPTED!The Perry County Chamber is accepting Nominations for our 2012 Chamber Awards to presented at our Annual Dinner in February 2013. Please up the Chamber to recognize all of the good work happening in Perry County. To download a form click the link: 2012 Chamber Award Nomination Form
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Newport Canal Day
October 6th from 9 am to 2 pm
The Newport Revitalization and Preservation Society will host Canal Day on Saturday, Oct 6 from 9 am to 2 pm on the square in Newport.
Newport High School students star the day with a spirited pep rally. Special Friends and Powerhouse Creative Ministries will entertain the crowd.
Local author Dennis J. Hocker PhD will be signing Towpaths and Aqueducts--The Canals of Perry County at the NRPS stand. Dennis is graciously donating $10 to NRPS for every book sold. Find out more about this title and other books by Dennis at http://www.perryheritage.com/aqueducts.html
And of course there will be delicious food! Find the complete list of vendors at www.nrps.pa.net
Interesting Chamber fact about this year's
Canal Day--20 members are vendors,
7 members have donated goods and services,
5 members placed ads and
18 members are located in the square and immediate vicinity of the event.
A great day for the Chamber and Newport!
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In recognition of
National Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Domestic Violence Services of Cumberland & Perry Counties invites you to their
Candlelight Vigil
Thursday, October 11
6:00 PM
Carson Long Chapel
Carson Long Military Academy
200 N Carlisle Street
New BloomfieldJoin the Vigil to Honor and Remember Victims of Domestic Violence
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Senior Citizens Expo!!
Information Fair for
Senior Citizens and their families
Wednesday, October 10
1:00-5:00 pm
Newport Family Life Center
*State and Local Agencies *Medicare *Transportation*Health Care *Jobs and Volunteering *NursingHomes/Assisted Living
*Insurance, Elder Care, Living Wills, and Estate & Financial Planning
Sponsored by
State Representative Mark K. Keller
Free Admission/Door Prizes
For more information about this event contact Rep Keller's office at 1-800-959-8119
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Soup Cook-Offs for Causes!
The Chamber is participating in Two Soup Cook-Offs for Causes! Come out support the Chamber, enjoy some Great Food and
SUPPORT TWO GREAT CAUSES!
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Sally Eichelberger
Chicken Corn Soup Cook-Off
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 13
11:00 am
Marysville Sportsmen's Association, Marysville****************************************************** Team Tougher Than Cancer 1st Annual Chili Cook-Off Saturday, November 10 12:00 Noon Lupfer's Grove, Shermans Dale
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October Networking Event
Don't Miss the Opportunity to Get Together with Other Business Persons in the County!
Wednesday, October 17th
6:00pm - 8:00pm
hosted by
Perry CountyLiteracy Council
133 South Fifth Street, Newport These FREE Networking Events are Great Opportunities to Share Ideas, Learn new business techniques and Spend time with your "business neighbors"!
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We are continuing our Food Drive for the Perry County Food Bank. Let's collect more food this year so we can help even more families!
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2012 Little Buffalo Festival
Saturday, October 6th from noon to dusk
rain or shine
Little Buffalo State Park, Newport
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Carson Long Military Academy
has an opening for a Part-time School Nurse. Interested individuals should contact Mark Morgan at 717-582-2121
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Annual Banquet
Monday, October 22
Marysville VFW
795 Valley Street
Marysville
7:00 pm Dinner
Doors Open 6:00 pm
Keynote Speaker
Representative
Lou Barletta
Evening Emcee
Representative
Thomas Marino
For Tickets: Contact Lori Comp at lcomp@embarqmail.com RSVP and ticket purchase is required!
Deadline to purchase/rsvp is October 5th
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NUNSENSE A Musical Comedy
Book, Music and Lyrics by Dan Goggin
Directed by Rick Smiley
West Perry High School
Sponsored by West Perry Theatrical Boosters Association
October 5 & 6-7:30 PM
October 6 - 2:00 PM
General Admission......$10.00
No reserve seating
All proceeds will benefit New Bloomfield Library and Community Library of Western Perry County-Blain
Tickets on sale in New Bloomfield at Bloomfield Pharmacy & New Bloomfield Library; In Blain at Book's Store and Library; In Loysville at PDS and; In Newport at PCCA
Nunsense is presented by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc
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 Butcher's Family Fun FarmSeptember 7 - November 3
Fridays & Saturdays: 9am-6pm
Sundays: 12pm-5pm
Weekday School Tours available by appointmentStraw Kingdom to Delight and A-maze
Corn Bin Adventures
Cow and Turkey Train Rides
Hamster Wheel Racing
Straw Mound Climbing
Petal Car Racing
*Pick your own Pumpkins
Antique Tractors
Wagon Rides
$7.50 per person
Children under 2 - Free
*not included in cost
1375 Turkey Bird Road, Newport 717-567-3539
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Perry County Chamber of Commerce
14 B West Main Street
New Bloomfield, PA 17068
717-582-4523 pccc@perrycountychamber.org
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