This years Honorary Mayors Race is one that will go down in history as the second highest grossing race in 34 years. A total of $309,682.19 has been raised for charities and projects. This year, the three candidates raised a total of $19,682.19.  Congratulations!

  

Millie Finch (right) Honorary Mayor Candidate is shown presenting half her proceeds to Patti Mandaro (left), Lend a Heart Animal Assisted Therapy.

  

 

Welcome to one of our newest members, Jasper's Giant Hamburgers, 6720 Madison Ave, Fair Oaks, 916-966-6075. Ribbon Cutting hosted by Sam Tabba, Owner. He is shown holding the scissors and is joined by the Honorary Mayor Tom Reid and Ambassadors. 

 

It's time to update our annual four-color, glossy, spiral bound Business Directory. We're in the process of adding new editorial copy, verifying all business information, and phone numbers of special districts and organizations, etc. You can help by verifying your website listing at www.fairoakschamber.com All business members receive an automatic category listing as well as the alpha listing. Associate members are listed also.  You will also have an opportunity to advertise. Click HERE to download the form for the Directory Advertisement rates. Deadline is October 28. The directory will publish in January, 2014. For further information, contact Executive Director, Jan Bass Otto, 916-967-2903. 

Six candidates have applied for six open seats for the 2014 Board of Directors. They have been vetted and are eager to serve. The ballots will soon be mailed out.Please vote and send your ballot back by November 1. 

Business Briefs  

• Metro Fire invites you to attend a community workshop. The topic will be on "Assessing Wildfire Hazards in the Home
  Ignition Zone." This is a two day workshop held at Fire Station 32, 8890 Roediger Ln. Fair Oaks, October 16-17 from 9:00 am.-4:00 pm. If you would like to attend you can register at http://metrofirecwpp.eventbrite.com/.   
• Jeff's Locksmith is celebrating their 40th anniversary of being in business. Congratulations! They will be having "Keys & Cake" at the store, 2377 Arden Way,         Sacramento, on Tuesday October 8, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.  Stop by to get a free house key copy made while you enjoy a beverage, some cake and Leatherby's ice cream.   
•  Dutch Bros  is having their grand opening, Friday October 4th, 8552 Madison Ave at the corner of  Madison and Kenneth. Stop by and get $1 medium drinks all day with 100% of all proceeds benefitting BVHS Grad Nite.
  
   
• The Bella Vista High library and Science Olympiads are  osting an CEAR E-Waste Event on October 12 from  9am - 1pm in the Bella Vista parking lot.  Drop off your old electronics for recycling. A $5 donation is appreciated to support our Science Olympiad teams and promote information literacy. To see what an entire list of items are accepted CLICK HERE.
• The 30th Annual Bella Vista High School Arts & Crafts Fair is Saturday, October 5 from 8:30 am to 4 pm at Bella Vista High School at 8301 Madison Avenue in Fair Oaks.  There will be close to 200 vendors selling their beautifully hand-crafted items.  Food, music, Kid s Corner and a raffle will make it a great day to start your Holiday shopping.  Admission is free but there is a $2 parking fee which benefits the PTSA and the students at BVHS.
• Wounded Warrior Vehicle to Visit Fair Oaks,Wednesday, October 9, for a brief one-half  hour visit, 9:45-10:15 am. at Quail Pointe  Shopping Center (Sunrise & Madison) in front of Sports Clips. The 2013 Ford Mustang GT500 "Super Snake" will be driven from Davis by Tammy Moeller Robinette, Past Fair Oaks Chamber President, Honorary Mayor, Citizen and Business of the Year. You'll have an opportunity to donate $5 and sign the car. All proceeds go to Wounded Warriors Family Support.
• Maranello Bar and Kitchen has been sold to the owners of Dad's Kitchen. Maranello first open their doors New Year's Eve 2010. We're sad to see them go.