Valentine's Day Contest at
The Little Fox Marketplace
The Little Fox Marketplace is hosting a Valentine's Day contest. Everyone is invited to guess the number of balloons stuffed in their front window display. Entry forms are inside the marketplace and they will accept guesses one time per day from January 27 until Thursday, February 12 at 5 pm. No purchase is necessary to enter.
Winners will be announced on Friday, February 13. The closest guess to the correct number of balloons wins a large gift basket filled with goodies by Just Stuff (KB Axen). The second place guess wins a large candy bouquet from The Little Fox Marketplace. The third place guess wins a "Wiggle Worm" offered by db Metal Art. In case of a tie, the winner will be determined by a random drawing from tied entries.
While entering the contest, check out the variety of unique Valentine's Day gifts including Longhorn Candy, Da Vinci Beads, Candy Bouquets, Cookie Bouquets, and Loveable Links.
Follow The Little Fox as she journeys around East Texas taking "selfies" atwww.Facebook.com/thelittlefoxmarketplace
Call 936-590-4422 for more information.
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Center Independent School District
Flags to Fight Hunger
The Flags to Fight Hunger Program was launched on Veteran's Day, 2014, to provide support for the Center ISD Backpack Program helping students in need while showing American pride.
The flag rental program places American flags at Center businesses or residences on six holidays each year. Participants can join the program at any time; the holiday cycle begins with the first flag placement. The second holiday for the program is President's Day, February 16th. Contact Center High School Counselor, Alease Copelin, at 598-6173, ext. 2204, or at aleasecopelin@yahoo.com [mailto:aleasecopelin@yahoo.com]
for more information.
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Dear Chamber Member:
You are cordially invited to represent Shelby County by being a delegate to Shelby County Day in Austin on Wednesday, March 4 and Thursday, March 5 during the 84th legislative session of the Texas State Legislature. The delegation will observe state government first hand and receive briefings from State Senator Robert Nichols and State Representative Chris Paddie along with updates related to Shelby County regarding agriculture, oil and gas and education.
Upon the Wednesday arrival in Austin as a delegate you will enjoy a casual group dinner at Moonshine Grill at 7:00 p.m. Thursday morning following breakfast on your own we will depart at 8:00 a.m. for the state capitol to visit legislative offices and be recognized in the House of Representatives and the State Senate. There is an optional capitol tour at 8:30 a.m.
Dr. Keith Miller will be honored and recognized as the Doctor of the Day at the Texas State Capitol. Thursday afternoon will include lunch, informational presentations and the legislative update at the Capitol. The day will conclude by 3:00 p.m. in order to travel home.
We hope that you will join the proud delegation from Shelby County by submitting the enclosed registration form by Tuesday, February 10 at 12 noon in addition to making your hotel reservation. The cost of registration, which includes a group dinner on Wednesday night and Thursday luncheon is $125.
A block of rooms are set aside at the Hilton Garden Inn Austin Downtown for the delegation until February 10 located at 500 N. I-35 and 5th Street. Each attendee is responsible for making their own lodging arrangements. To reserve a room please call Latoya Edwards at 512.457.7961 or email ledwards@hgiaustin.com [mailto:ledwards@hgiaustin.com]
and ask for the Shelby County Chamber room block. For general hotel information
visit www.hgiaustin.com
For more information or a registration form please contact the Chamber at 936-598-3682 or email info@shelbycountychamber.com [mailto:info@shelbycountychamber.com].
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