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2007-2008

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Chamber events are in green

                Contact the Chamber Office 660-886-3324 for additional information

JAN 1, 2008

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

JAN 7, 2008 CHAMBER EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETING/BOD MEETING
JAN 11, 2008 CHAMBER AUCTION COMMITTEE MEETING - 12:00 (noon)

RIBBON CUTTING AT SNAP FITNESS, 807 CHEROKEE, 11:30 am

JAN 13, 2008 22nd Saline County FARM TOY SHOW - SALINE COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS MULTI-PURPOSE BLDG.9:00-3:00 - Admission - $2.00 - Under 12 Free

TRADE-BUY-SELL-OR JUST LOOK    EXHIBITOR SETUP - 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM

TABLE RENTAL - $15.00 PER TABLE   FOR MORE INFO CONTACT:

WAYNE CROOK 660 886-9908 (NIGHT) OR GLENN EILERS 660-886-3014 (NIGHT)

JAN 15, 2008 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE EDUCATION COMMITTEE MEETING 7:00 AM HIGH SCHOOL LIBRARY
JAN 17, 2008 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TOURISM MEETING 9:00 AM EXTENSION OFFICE
JAN 20, 2008 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS SAUSAGE BREAKFAST

ALL YOU CAN EAT!  7:00 AM - 11:00 AM     ADULTS: $5  CHILDREN (11 & UNDER) $3

Knights of Columbus Hall Corner of English & College

Half the proceeds go to Fitzgibbon Cancer Center

Carry outs available or call 886-8739

FEB 2, 2008

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE HOSTS THEIR

MULTI-MEDIA AUCTION

 9:00 - ?

  TUNE TO KMMO 1300 AM OR WATCH ON TIME WARNER CABLE CHANNEL 10

FEB 8, 2008 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS BOILED SHRIMP DINNER

ALL YOU CAN EAT!!!!  4:30 PM - 8:00 PM   

ADULTS ADVANCE: $15/ AT DOOR  $16           CHILD (6-12) ADV. $6/AT DOOR $7

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS HALL CORNER OF ENGLISH & COLLEGE

CARRY OUTS AVAILABLE

   
FEB 29 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS 4TH DEGREE CATFISH DINNER

ALL YOU CAN EAT!  4:30 PM - 8:00 PM  ADULTS $9  CHILD (6-12) $5

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS HALL CORNER OF ENGLISH & COLLEGE

CARRY OUTS AVAILABLE 886-8739

MARCH 1

SOUTHSIDE ASSEMBLY CHURCH

ANNUAL ALL YOU CAN EAT

CHILI/VEG. BEEF SOUP SU  

925 W. MORROW, MARSHALL, MO

MARCH 4

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE EDUCATION COMMITTEE HOSTS THE

ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE BANQUET & RECOGNITION

6:00 PM

MARSHALL HIGH SCHOOL COMMONS/GYMNASIUM

RECOGNIZING STUDENTS WITH 3.33 GPA OR ABOVE

MARCH 4

SALINE COUNTY FAIR ASSOCIATION

SALINE COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS

4:30 PM - 7:30 PM

KITCHEN RENOVATION FUNDRAISER

BISCUITS/GRAVY, HASH BROWNS & DESSERT

FREE WILL DONATION

MARCH 14, 2008 WOMEN IN AG AND AG LANDOWNERS CONFERENCE

A full day, regional conference for women involved in agriculture and agricultural land owners. Discussion of farm bill, USDA programs, record-keeping and more

Our Redeemer Lutheran Church - Marshall           9:00 am

$12 preregister, $15 at door

660-886-6908

MARCH 17

Annual Malta Bend United Methodist Church

ST. PATRICK'S DAY DINNER

Corned Beef and Cabbage, Potatoes, Irish Soda Bread, Cornbread, Desserts, Iced Tea & Coffee

Freewill Offering          Carry Outs are available

Malta Bend United Methodist Church, West 65 Highway, Malta Bend, MO

MARCH 21

OPTIMIST CLUB OF MARSHALL FISH FRY

ALL YOU CAN EAT  - CATFISH, BAKED BEANS, COLE SLAW, CORN

 MARSHALL HIGH SCHOOL COMMONS

LUNCH 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM     DINNER 4:00 - 8:00 PM

   CARRY OUTS AVAILABLE

ADULTS $9/ADVANCE $10/DOOR      12 & UNDER $5

ADVANCE TICKETS MAY BE PICKED UP AT:  CHARLIE'S APPLIANCE, VIKING ATHLETIC OR CALL DENNIS DESMOND AT 886-5258 OR 815-7742

MARCH 25

ETHICS IN ACTION LUNCHEON

R. WILSON BROWN ROOM - MISSOURI VALLEY COLLEGE

12:00 NOON - $7.00 PER PERSON

R.S.V.P. AT CHAMBER OFFICE 886-3324

MARCH 28

MARSHALL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE RIBBON CUTTING

ROGERS RESIDENTIAL SERVICES - PROVIDING RESIDENTIAL SUPPORT TO THOSE DIAGNOSED WITH MENTAL RETARDATION & DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES

RIBBON CUTTING WILL TAKE PLACE AT 11:30 AM AT 441 NORTH DRIVE

MARCH 29

KRLI RADIO PRESENTS

"PUTTING ON THE GLITZ" BIG BAND BALL

7:00 - 11:00 PM

MARTIN COMMUNITY CENTER

$25/ADVANCE   $50/DOOR

Dancing, desserts, flair bartender at cash bar, prizes

Featuring vocalist Matt Barber and the Big Band sounds of the Overtones of Kansas City

For more info or tickets call:  660-831-1234 or email krli@sbcglobal.net

MARCH 29

STEVE MCQUEEN DAY

SLATER, MO

TALENT SHOW, CAR AND BIKE SHOWS, BIKE RODEO, MEMORABILIA, MCQUEEN MOVIES, PRESENTATIONS BY MANY ACQUAINTANCES OF MCQUEENS, BBQ DINNER, BOOK SIGNING BY BARB MCQUEEN, AUCTION, LOTS OF OTHER ACTIVITIES.

$12/WRISTBAND GOOD FOR ALL EVENTS OR $3 PER BUILDING

FOR MORE INFO CALL 660-529-2271 OR VISIT WWW.CITYOFSLATER.COM

APRIL 3-4 POVERTY TO PROSPERITY SUMMIT

MARTIN COMMUNITY CENTER, MARSHALL MO

A Regional summit assembling a wide variety of public and private sector representatives committed to leading transformational change.

Summit Region:  Ray, Carroll, Chariton, Lafayette, Saline, Johnson and Pettis counties.

For more information or to register contact:

Cheryl Zimny MVCAA, 1415 S. Odell, Marshall, MO  65340, 660-886-7476 ext. 816, zimnyc@mvcaa.net

APRIL 4

MARSHALL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE RIBBON CUTTING

FABULOUS FLOWERS, 28 S JEFFERSON (ON THE SQUARE) - 11:30 AM

FRESH FLOWERS, GIFTS, BALLOONS & CANDLES

APRIL 5

TAKE PRIDE IN MARSHALL

TRASH PICKUP

MEET AT THE CITY OFFICES AT 9:00 AM

APRIL 17 & 18

CHORAL MUSIC SHOW

PRESENTED BY MVC DEPT OF THEATRE, MUSIC & DANCE

 7:30 PM    Eckilson-Mabee Theatre

Free admission - Donations welcome at the door

Doors open for seating at 7:00 PM

APRIL 20

2008 RUN FOR SHELTER

5K RUN/WALK WITH PANCAKE BREAKFAST AT FINISH LINE

STARTING TIME 8:00 - 8:30 AM

LIGHTHOUSE THRIFT STORE, 262 W ARROW, MARSHALL, MO

$25 THROUGH CLOSE OF BUSINESS APRIL 18 - $30 DAY OF EVENT

FOR MORE INFO OR TO SIGN UP GO TO www.thelighthouseshelter.org and click on events or call 660-886-9880

APRIL 24

STATE OF SALINE COUNTY MEETING

HOSTED BY CITY OF SLATER

SLATER HIGH SCHOOL  6:00-9:00 PM

SPEAKER - TRACY GREEVER, Associate Director of Community & Economic Development Office of Social & Economic Data Analysis, University of Missouri

Topics will include economic factors in Saline & surrounding counties in reference to demographics, social factors, population, etc.

APRIL 24-26

DANCE CONCERT

PRESENTED BY MVC DEPT OF THEATRE, MUSIC & DANCE

7:30 PM  ECKILSON-MABEE THEATRE

FREE ADMISSION

DONATIONS WELCOME AT DOOR

DOORS OPEN FOR SEATING AT 7:00 PM

APRIL 26

MS WALK - 20TH ANNIVERSARY

MARSHALL & SEDALIA

TO LEARN MORE & REGISTER, VISIT:  MSMIDAMERICA.ORG OR CALL 800-344-4867 AND PRESS 2

APRIL 29

SALINE MEDICAL RESERVE CORPS BLOOD DRIVE

TUESDAY, APRIL 29, 2008

12:00 - 4:00 PM

SALINE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT, ATCHISON AVENUE

KMMO LIVE BROADCAST 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM

  EMERGENCY RESPONSE TRAILER WILL BE OPEN FOR VIEWING

MAY 3

MISSOURI VALLEY COLLEGE BACCALAUREATE

10:30 AM

MISSOURI VALLEY COLLEGE GRADUATION

2:00 PM

MAY 11

MARSHALL HIGH SCHOOL BACCALAUREATE

4:00 PM

ST. PETER'S CHURCH - VERNON MAXTED WILL PROVIDE THE MESSAGE

MAY 16-17

OPTIMIST CLUB OF MARSHALL

"STEAK BUST"

FRIDAY MAY 16 - 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

SATURDAY MAY 17 - 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

MAY 17

MARSHALL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

SPRING FLING

AREA PLANT & FLOWER VENDORS GATHER AROUND THE MARSHALL SQUARE TO SHOW OFF THEIR PRODUCTS.

  ITS A GREAT TIME TO SHOP FOR ALL YOUR PLANTING NEEDS

GROWERS & GREENHOUSES CAN CALL THE CHAMBER OFFICE FOR MORE INFO

660-886-3324

MAY 18

MARSHALL HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION

2:00 PM

MAY 19

LIFE LINE SCREENING

FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

225 EAST ARROW STREET

MARSHALL, MO

PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.  CALL 1-800-324-1851

4 TESTS IN LESS THAN 1 HOUR

Stroke Screening/Carotid Artery, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening, Peripheral Arterial Disease Screening, Osteoporosis Screening

Complete wellness package (all 4 screenings) only $129

www.lifelinescreening.com

MAY 26

MEMORIAL DAY OBSERVANCE ON THE SQUARE

10:00 AM

JUNE 7 The Palomino Horse Association presents

2008 HORSEMEN AGAINST CANCER EVENT

SALINE COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS, MARSHALL, MO

CLYDESDALE HORSE SADDLE BROKE, HORSE CLINICS, PRESENTATIONS ON GROOMING AND HARNESSING DONE ON OAKWOOD CLYDESDALES, BURR OAK BELGIANS & CLEARCREEK PERCHERONS.

WAGON RIDES ALSO AVAILABLE.  SMALL ANIMAL ADOPTION CLINIC, CONCESSIONS STANDS AND VENDORS SELLING A WIDE VARIETY OF PRODUCTS.

CHARITY AUCTION WITH PROCEEDS GOING TO THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY & FITZGIBBON CANCER CENTER

FOR MORE INFO VISIT:  www.palominohorseassoc.com

JUNE 7

51ST SALINE COUNTY BBQ

COURTHOUSE LAWN, MARSHALL, MO

4:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Talent Show 4:00 pm

Queen Contest (Junior & Senior Division) following talent show

Benefits Junior Livestock and Home Ec. Shows

Sponsored by the Saline County Fair Association

Advance Ticket $7  After May 30 - $8.00 per dinner

For more info:  General info - Lori Johnson 660-784-2277

Talent Show - Elmer Zimmerman - 660-837-3422

JUNE 10

QUILT-A-THON

TUESDAY, JUNE 10, 2008

6 AM - 10 PM

Bloomfield's Restaurant Meeting Room

(corner of Vest and 65 Hwy, Marshall, MO)

Sponsored by the Country Patchwork and the Stitch by Stitch Guilds

GOAL:  Produce 61 small quilts for patients at the Fitzgibbon Community Cancer Center

TO PARTICIPATE:  Minimal sewing ability required.  Choose a time convenient for you.  Bring a sewing machine, mats and cutters, thread, and/or your basic sewing supplies.  Most fabric will be provided, but pre-washed 100% cotton will be accepted.  The quilts should be a simple design and approx.  45"x60".

TO SPONSOR A QUILT:  An individual or an organization may donate $25 to help defray the cost of fabric and machine quilting.  A label will be sewn on the quilt acknowledging the sponsor.

FOR MORE INFO: 

Norma Jeane Ferguson - 660-886-7044, Michael Marsh - 660-886-5797,

 Gayle Carter, Fitzgibbon Hospital - 660-831-1202,

 Bob Stewart, Fitzgibbon Hospital - 660-886-7431

JUNE 17

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ANNUAL BANQUET

MORE DETAILS TO COME...

JUNE 28

BEAR CREEK BLUES FESTIVAL

Slater, MO

5 bands: Headliner Lil' Ed & the Blues Imperials, special guest star Mike Zito, Lew Jetton & 61 South, Doghouse Daddies & Mr. Fletcher & Scott McCullough

Gates open at 3:30              Music starts at 4:00

Adults $15/advance  $20/gate

Ages 5-12 - $6, 4 & under - Free

Great music, lots of food vendors, tshirts

Peavey Jazz Fusion Guitar Raffle/cosponsored by Vox Box

For more info or tickets call 660-529-2271 or visit www.bearcreekblues.com

JULY 12-20

SALINE COUNTY FAIR

4H & FFA DISPLAYS

MORE INFO TO COME...

JULY 18,19,& 20

MARSHALL BOW HUNTERS CLUB

OZARK JAMBOREE

BOW HUNTERS FROM OTHER TOWNS COME TO MARSHALL AND DEMONSTRATE BOW MAKING.

   
JULY 27

SMITH'S CHAPEL ANNUAL ICE CREAM SOCIAL

4-8

   
   
   
   
   
SEPT. 13***

***SANTA FE TRAIL DAYS***

NEW DATE FOR ANNUAL EVENT

MORE INFO TO COME...VENDORS CONTACT CHAMBER OFFICE AT 660-886-3324