Grafton Chamber Messenger

A Publication of the Grafton Area Chamber of Commerce

November, 2015

Message from your Chamber President

Rick Novotny

Cornerstone Community Bank

With Back to the Future Day officially behind us, we can now plan for our upcoming holiday events!

Thanksgiving is less than 4 weeks away...."The Season" is certainly fast approaching! Come join us for our Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on Paramount Plaza on Sunday, November 22nd at 6:00pm. 22 trees that have been decorated by local businesses and organizations will brighten the night for the first time this year. Bring the family, there will be plenty of hot chocolate and treats as well as an opportunity to give Jolly the Elf your letters for Santa (Not even Pam is exempt from this!)!

Another Grafton holiday tradition, Breakfast with Santa will be held at Circle B Recreation on the 28th from 7:30-10am and will be once again sponsored by Cornerstone Community Bank. Join our costumed characters (Frozen's Elsa and Olaf, Jerry and Stuart the Minions, Bob the Builder, etc.) for an all-you-can-eat Pancake Breakfast. Don't forget to bring your camera, Santa himself will be there to pose for pictures and take Christmas "orders" back to the North Pole! Advanced reservations are required, so please call the Grafton Chamber office at 262-377-1650 for information. $5.50 for Children/ $7.50 for adults.

The 36th Annual Grafton Christmas 'Celebrate the Season' parade begins at 11:00am on Saturday, November 28th in Downtown Grafton. The Parade route starts at 6th & Washington (Hwy 60) and continues East to Wisconsin Ave, then South to 7th Ave (Little Caesars). Come join more than 10,000 parade watchers and enjoy our one of a kind Christmas Parade! This year's bands include the UW Marching Band, the South Shore Drill Team, Grafton and Port Washington High School Bands and the River City Christmas Band. I look forward to seeing you in Grafton this Holiday Season!

Rick

November 5th

7

:30-9:00am

OED Panel Discussion

Lobo's Place-

Grafton Room

November 17th

5:00-7:00pm

Social Media Marketing

The Ale House

November 18th

8:00-9:30am

Putting the Pieces Together

Comfort Inn & Suites

November 22nd

Outstanding Citizen/Community Group Award Presentation

4:00pm - 6:00pm

Atlas BBQ

followed by the

Grafton Tree Lighting

6:00pm

Paramount Plaza

November 28th

Breakfast With Santa

7:00 - 10:00 am

Circle B
followed by the

The 36th Annual

Grafton Christmas Parade

11:00 am

Come Join in the Fun and celebrate with us at

Grafton's Holiday Events!

Community Tree Lighting

Sunday, November 22nd 6:00pm-7:00pm

Paramount Plaza

Sponsored by

If you would like to participate in the Christmas Parade,

please call the Chamber Office at 262-377-1650!

We NEED you!

The Holiday Events Parade Committee is looking for convertibles for our

Annual Christmas Parade.

We have drivers available (or you can drive!) local celebrities.

Please call Pat Murray

262-377-3410 if you are able to help!

If you would like to contribute to this years 'Celebrate the Season' Christmas Parade, Sponsorship are still available!

Click HERE for the Sponsorship Form

call the Chamber office at 262-377-1650.

Click HERE to RSVP to kschilling@co.ozaukee.wi.us

Click HERE to RSVP directly

RSVP Link RSVP@MPI-IMPACT.COM

Chamber Gift Checks make Great Gifts, Stocking Stuffers or Rewards for Employees

They are redeemable at over 200 Chamber Member Businesses and can be purchased in ANY denomination!

Call ahead 262-377-1650

or email lisa@grafton-wi.org and we'll have them ready!

Click HERE to read the October Issue of the Grafton Planning & Development Newsletter, for updates on the River Bend Lift Station, Building Additions and the Parks and Recreation Impact Fees.

From Our Chamber Members

Why Not Celebrate the Holidays with BBQ? Book your Holiday Party with Atlas BBQ BEFORE November 15th and receive a 10% Discount off your party tab! Good for groups between 15-30 people in the map room or local deliveries more than $300. Call 262-618-2181 or email mtsuchihashi@atlas-bbq.com

The Grafton High School Chapter of Best Buddies is looking for your help in making their annual Silent Auction a big success. Click Here For Details regarding ways that you and your business can help to support this valuable program.

The Cedarburg Cultural Center is proud to bring back First Fridays (sponsored by US Bank); a family-friendly event with music, dancing, crafts, games and more! November 6th features Michael & the Bystanders. Don't miss the a chance to show your talents of just enjoy watch the Blueburg Cafe Open Mic night on Wednesday, Nov 4th and stop in to view Steampunk: From Odd to Extraordinary through November 29th. . Visit www.cedarburgculturalcenter.org for art, music, history and MORE!

All Chamber Members as well as their employees, friends and family members, can shop like a member from now until November 22nd at the Grafton Costco location only. Bring the flyer as your temporary shopping pass and show at the entrance door upon arrival as well as to the cashier when checking out. If you decide that you would like to join Costco, take the flier to the membership desk, or be sure to mention that you are a part of one of the Chambers, to receive the following promotional opportunity. New Gold Star Members will receive a $10 Costco Cash Card. New Executive Members will receive a $20 Costco Cash Card at the time of sign up. All new members will also receive a coupon for the Costco Photo Center for $5 off custom photo books and $10 canvas prints when they place the order online (photo coupon given at Grafton Costco only). Click HERE for the Flyer

Cedarburg Performing Arts Center Presents: "Cherish the Ladies on
Saturday, December 5, 2015 at 7:30pm. The group has grown from a one-time concert concept to an Irish traditional music sensation and is the most successful and sought after Irish-American group in Celtic music today. With their unique spectacular blend of virtuosi instrumental talents, beautiful vocals, captivating arrangements and stunning step dancing, this powerhouse group combines all the facets of Irish traditional culture and puts it forth in an immensely humorous and entertaining package. Visit www.cedarburgpac.com for tickets and more information.

Please join us on Thursday, November 5th from 12:00 noon - 2:00pm at the Ozaukee County Pavilion (located an Ozaukee County Fairgrounds) for Empty Bowls - to benefit Family Sharing Food Pantry of Ozaukee County. Enjoy a lunch of homemade soup, bread, dessert and macaroni and cheese and choose a special hand-made bowl to take home! All proceeds benefit Family Sharing of Ozaukee County. $20 at the door. Click here to view the flyer.

First Bank Financial Centre Announces Return of "Holi-Days of Giving"!

Nominations are being accepted now through November 28th. Throughout December, the bank will help wishes come true by delivering $500 checks to 12 nonprofits and gifts, valued up to $500, to 12 families or individuals. Anyone can nominate a local charity or someone they feel deserves a little holiday cheer. Visit any of the bank's locations or online at www.FBFCWI.com/holidays to nominate! In December, each First Bank Financial Centre branch will grant an individual wish and donate $500 to an area nonprofit. Nominate today!!! Click HERE for for more.

Please join us for GALA INDOOR Concerts on the SECOND Fridays this winter FREE at the Rose-Harms American Legion Post (1540 13th Ave). Doors Open at 6:30pm Music Starts at 7:00pm. Food and Beverages available for purchase. November 12th, Jerry & Nora with the Revue, and March 11th Lovin' Kind. See you there! www.graftonarealivearts.org

The Polar Express is Coming to Grafton Saturday, December 19, 2015 at the Grafton Fire Department. The Grafton Park and Recreation Department will host approximately 500 parents and children as they climb aboard The Polar Express in Port Washington, Grafton and Cedarburg. They will make their way to The North Pole (Grafton Fire House) where fun awaits for all who journey there! Here's Your Chance to Be A Part of This Great Event. Click Here For Sponsorship Opportunities.

Interfaith Caregivers of Ozaukee County invites you to their Fall Fundraiser 'Looking Ahead: Celebrating Over Twenty-Two Years of Service to Seniors in Ozaukee County' on Thursday, November 5th at the River Club in Mequon. Drinks & Heavy Hors d'oeuvres followed by a short program - $35 / person. Visit their website for more information and to order tickets: www.interfaithozaukee.org.

John Long Middle School's Amateur production of Seven Brides for Seven Brothers will be presented November 13th & 14th at 7:00pm and November 15th at 2:00pm in the JLMS Gymnasium. For tickets call 262-376-5826.

The Lions Clubs would like your help in participating in a Community Needs Assessment Questionnaire. The Grafton Lion's Club has more than 100 members and a long history of service to the Grafton community. This year begins the Centennial Celebration of Lions Clubs in the U.S. and around the world, and to mark that event, we are looking for some special service projects, and are hoping local businesses will complete the short survey to help us identify areas of greatest need. PLEASE CLICK HERE to download the survey by Friday, November 13th! If you have any questions please contact John Krueger, President, Grafton Lions Club at johnkrueger@wi.rr.com

Join Mel's Pig Roast AFTER the Grafton Christmas Parade on Saturday, November 28th for Lunch at the Bridge Inn! ALL Veterans eat FREE and ALL PROCEEDS go to Mel's Charities! Great Times for Great Causes! www.melspigroast.com

Come celebrate your NEIGHBORHOOD with Ozaukee Family Services Fall Fundraiser "Who are the People in your Neighborhood". The event will take plaace on Tuesday, November 10th from 10:00am at Shully's Watermark (146 Green Bay Road). $50 ticket included program and lunch.

Click HERE to view the invitation www.ozaukeefamilyservices.org

"Chocolate for Charities" to benefit Portal, inc.! The Chocolate Factory, in Cedarburg is doing a "Chocolate for Charities" program and Portal, inc. has been selected as the charity to receive the profits from the sale of the chocolates during the months of September, October and November. Purchase chocolates for 25 cents each/5/for 1.00. No additional purchase is required and enjoy some delicious chocolates and help support Portal! Click HERE to view details

The Rose Harms American Legion is hosting BINGO on Tuesday, November 11th. Doors open at 6:00pm Bingo begins at 7:00pm. Come join the fun! All are welcome. 1540 13th Ave, Grafton

Please join Starting Point for a Breakfast to Support Sober Housing in Ozaukee County. Friday, November 20th from 7:30-9:30am at the Cedarburg Cultural Center. Attorney General Brad Schimel and Starting Point will discuss preventing the spread of prescription opiate and heroin abuse in our community. $35 per person/$250 for table of 8. Sponsorship available. Call 262-375-1110 or visit www.startingpointoz.org for more information. Click HERE to view Flyer

St. Paul Lutheran Church (701 Washington Street) is having a COUNTRY FAIR on Saturday, November 14th from 9:00am-2:00pm. 40+ vendors, huge baked

sale, Christmas cookies, crafts, quilts, luncheon and much more!

Think Sweets....Not Swag with Sweettrio this Holiday Season! Click HERE for our Holiday Promotions flyer and visit our website to see our Gourmet Gifts, Artisan Chocolates, Seasonal Gifts, Gourmet Caramel Apples and MORE www.sweettrio.com

Pilgrim United Church of Christ (1621 Second Ave, Grafton) is having their HOLLY DAYS Craft/Vendor Fair on Saturday, November 11th from 9:00am-2:00pm. FREE goodie bags to first 50 customers! Shop for all your Holiday needs in one place!

Congratulations to The Providence Place on their 5th Anniversary! The Christian Senior Community is located at 815 Washington Street in Grafton. We've worked hard to design a quality living environment that promotes fellowship, wellness and independence in a Christian atmosphere. Visit www.theprovidenceplace.org to see all The Providence Place has to offer!