chamber e-news & community calendar
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This bi-monthly e-newsletter features New Members and New Businesses; Chamber and Community Events, Open Houses, Fundraisers, and other Fun information on what’s going on in and around the Greater Four Flags Area.TRANSCRIPT
Wednesday, March 28 Niles Scrapbooking : Wednesday No Frills Crop
Saturday, March 31 Annual Easter Egg Hunt: Presented by Berrien County Civitan Club
Saturday, March 31 St. Mary’s Bazaar & Food Drive 9am-2pm
Saturday, March 31 Jewelry Making Class : Greater Michiana Healing Arts 1pm-3pm
Saturday, March 31 Your Business Needs Fans "It's All About Fans!" Facebook Workshop
Saturday, March 31 Fernwood Botanical Garden: Gardeners' Rummage Sale
Monday, April 9 South Bend Silver Hawks Opening Day ! 7:05pm
Friday, April 13 Ladies Night Out: Dinner Theater, The Story of Gomer 6:30pm Call 269-683-4403
Thursday, April 19 Volunteer Center of SWMI Presents 2012 Community Achievement Awards!
Saturday, April 21 Niles Community Gardens “Run to Grow 5K”
Saturday, April 21 St. Marks Catholic Church : TRIVIA NIGHT!
Wednesday, April, 25 GRAND OPENING! Holiday Inn Express & Suites
Wednesday, April 25 Business After Hours Co-Hosted by Holiday Inn Express & Suites & Four Flags Area Council on Tourism
Sunday, April 29 Zeta Theta Niles chapter of Psi Iota Xi Fundraiser at Joey Armadillos
Thursday, May 3 GRAND OPENING! Ribbon Cutting 3pm & Open House! Olfactory Hue Bistro & Catering
Chamber E-News & Events Vol. 40 March 26, 2012
321 E. Main Street, P.O. Box 10, Niles, MI 49120Phone: (269)683-3720 FAX: (269)683-3722Email: [email protected]
Mission Statement: "To provide a positive leadership role in
our Community and using Chamber resources to promote our Member Businesses while
developing new Business growth."
Saturday, May 5 1st Anniversary OPEN HOUSE Celebration! Greater Michiana Healing Arts Center
Sunday, May 6 Niles Service League: Charity Golf Outing
Sunday, May 6 The Launch: Open House at Michiana Christian Service Camp. FREE Event!
Thursday, May 9 EXPOsing Greatness! 3rd Annual Business Expo
Friday, May 10 Spring Senior Adult Celebration: at Michiana Christian Service Camp
Friday, May 11 National Public Garden Day: Fernwood Botanical Gardens
Saturday, May 12 National Train Day: Amtrak Station in Niles
Saturday, May 19 The Niles Garden Club and the Four Flags Garden Club Annual Plant Sale at Front and Main Streets - 8:30 - 12:30 p.m.
Wednesday, May 23 Business After Hours: Hosted By Tom Rasler Insurance Agency, LLC @ Signal Pointe
Thursday, May 24 Niles Bensidoun French Market & Artisan Faire OPENS
May 25-28 Memorial Day Weekend Family Camp: at Michiana Christian Service Camp
May 31-June 3 10th Annual Niles Bluegrass Festival
Friday, June 22 Art in Motion- Downtown Niles
Wednesday, June 27 Business After Hours: Hosted by Lakeland Health Care
Tuesday, July 3 July 4th Fireworks Celebration in Niles
July 14-15 Niles Burn Run
July 21-22 Niles-Buchanan Relay-For-Life
August 2-5 Niles Riverfest
August 10-12 US 12 Heritage Route Garage Sale: New Buffalo to Detroit-through Niles
August 13-18 Berrien County Youth Fair
August 11-12 Fort St. Joseph Archaeological Project: OPEN HOUSE
Friday, August 24 Fernwood Botanical Garden Susan Johnston Photo Exhibit
Wednesday, August 29 Business After Hours: Hosted by Chemical Bank @ Riverfront Cafe
Aug 31-Sept 3 Labor Day Weekend Family Camp at Michiana Christian Service Camp
Monday, Sept 3 Labor Day 5K Run at Michiana Christian Service Camp
Wednesday, Sept 12 Fall Senior Adult Celebration at MCSC
Wednesday, Sept 26 Business After Hours: Hosted by Teachers Credit Union and TCU Insurance
September 27 -30 Four Flags Area Apple Festival
Wednesday, October 24 Business After Hours: Hosted by United Federal Credit Union
Saturday, October 27 Niles District Library Costume Contest & DT Niles Safe Trick-or-Treat
Saturday, November 17 Santa’s Arrival @ Riverfront Park 11am
Saturday, November 24 Holiday Homecoming: Downtown Niles
Saturday, December 1 Hometown Christmas Event! 4:30pm to 6pm at the Historic Amtrak Depot, Niles
Wednesday, December 5 Holiday Business After Hours: Hosted by Fifth Third Bank at OHCC
Monthly Meetings Held at the FFA Chamber of Commerce Building, 321 E. Main Street, Niles
2nd Tuesday General Board of Directors Meeting at the Chamber Building 4pm
2nd Thursday Chamber Ambassador Meeting 8:30am
Every Thursday BNI-Biznet Meets at the Chamber Building 7am Visit www.bni-mi.com for More Info
Every Sunday St. Boniface Evangelical Lutheran Church 9:30am
Conference Space is Now Availableat the Four Flags Area Chamber of Commerce
321 E. Main Street, Niles, MI 49120
Our Meeting Room Comfortably Seats up to:51 People: Lecture Style (no Tables) 30 People: Classroom Style (with
Tables)Special Discounts for Members
Members may use the meeting room once yearly at no cost. Afterwards the following rates apply
Members Non-Members2 Hours or Less: $30 $454 Hours (half day) $45 $608 Hours (full day) $75 $90A discount will apply if using the meeting room on a continuing basis
Includes the use of kitchen, restrooms, free Wi-Fi , white board and free parking.
For More Information Ph. (269)683-3720 or EM: [email protected]
Four Flags Area Chamber of CommerceThe New 2012 Business Directory &
2012 Window Decal will be delivered in the month of April!
Don’t See YourEvent Listed Here?
Send it In! [email protected]
Please include Date, Time, Location, Description & Contact
FREE Service For Our Members
Click Here to View theMember Directory
Member 2 Member Discounts & Coupons!
3rd Street Pizzeria, located at 114 N. 3rd Street in Downtown Niles Now offers FREE Wi-Fi
Check out their new dining room and $3 Lunch Specials!
Greater Michiana Healing Arts Center109 North 3rd Street, Niles, MI 49120
(269)687-8865 [email protected]
www.innerjourneyhealingartscenter.com
Jewelry Making ClassSaturday, March 31st from 1pm-3pm
$10 deposit which you get back to buy supplies needed for your project.Call to Reserve Your Space!
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Your Business Needs Fans "It's All About Fans!" Facebook Workshop Saturday, March 31st from 9:30 -12:00Trine University, 4101 Edison Lakes Parkway, Mishawaka, IN
To Register Call Karen Bachert 574.344.8895www.YourBusinessNeedsFans.com
Berrien County Civitan Club will be holding its…
Annual Easter Egg Hunt Saturday, March 31st promptly at 12 noon
Riverfront Park, Downtown, Niles, MI 49120
They ask Merchants to help with this project, whether it is stuffing plastic eggs with WRAPPED candy, small prizes, or monetary donations so that they can purchase the candy for the eggs.*
Whatever you can offer will be greatly appreciated!Contact Annie Chapman, Chairman, Berrien County Civitan at 683-1632
*They will need all donations by March 29, and ask that you please mark on each bag how many eggs the bag contains.
R E AC H I N GR E AC H I N GS TA R SS TA R S
the
Volunteer Center of Southwest Michigan
Celebrating the volunteers and projects that build a strong, caring community
2012 COMMUNITY ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS
Thursday, April 19, 2012 | 4:30–6:00 pmLake Michigan College Mendel Center
COME CELEBRATE WITH US!
Find reservation and nomination forms at volunteerswmi.orgDeadline for nominations: March 23rd, 2012
Doors open at 4 pm for refreshments, fun and networking
Sponsors: Berrien Community Foundation, Chemical Bank, Lake Michigan College Conference & Event Services, Midwest Family Broadcasting, Michigan Gateway Community Foundation, Niles Service League & community members like you
CITY OF NILES COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
NOTIFICATIONS
The City of Niles is currently contacting organizations, agencies, churches and other groups who would like to be part of our Com-munity Involvement Notification Program.
The Community Involvement Notification program will provide emails to area groups, organizations, churches etc., regarding va-cancies on committees and boards, new jobs posted to the City’s website, requests for volunteers and other information to keep our community aware of opportunities for involvement in municipal and decision-making activities that affect our community. This service is not intended for individual email accounts, but rather to those groups who can distribute the information to it’s members, clients or customers to reach a broad segment of the community.
If your group would like to receive Community Involvement Notifi-cations, please email [email protected]. Include the name of your group, the approximate number of members/clients and one email address to receive Community Involvement Notifications for posting or distribution. Only those groups, agencies or organiza-tions that sign up will receive these email notifications. Your help in keeping our community informed is appreciated.
St. Mark’s Catholic ChurchTRIVIA NIGHT
April 21, 2012St. Mark Parish Hall
3 North 19th Street, Niles, MI
For Reservations Contact St. Mark Parish 269-683-8650
Doors open at 6PM. Game starts promptly at 7PM.$100 per table, up to 10 players per table
Grand Prize - $250 to winning table! $100 to second place table!
Public Welcome
The Game: Play as a table giving answers to 10 questions from 10 miscellaneous categories.
Tables: Bring tailgating food to share at your table. Cash Bar serving beer, wine, sodas and water.
To be a Sponsor: Create a round of trivia for $35 and your business’ name can be prominently seen by
hundreds of inquisitive intellectuals throughout the round.
TOM RASLER INSURANCE AGENCY, LLC
Tom Rasler, Agency PrincipalDebbie Bookout, Producer
1914 S. 11thStreet Belle Plaza
Niles, MI 49120(269) 687-6274
Email: [email protected] 8:30 AM -5:30 PM
Saturdays by AppointmentMEMBERSHIP
AUTO – HOME – LIFE INSURANCEFINANCIAL SERVICES
COMMERCIAL - BUSINESS
Business After Hours NetworkingCo-Hosted by
Wednesday, April 25th , 20125:00pm to 7:30pm
Location: Holiday Inn Express & Suites, 1000 Moore Drive, Niles, MI 49120
Networking * Appetizers * Cash Bar * Door Prizes * 50/50 Drawing * Fun * Fun * Fun *
Cost: $5/Chamber Members or $10/Non-MembersPlease RSVP to: [email protected] or Call 269-683-3720
Holiday Inn Express & Suites and Four Flags Area Council on Tourism
Greater Michiana Healing Arts Center1st Anniversary
Open House Celebration!Saturday, May 5th from 2pm - 5pm109 North 3rd Street, Niles, MI 49120
(269)687-8865
www.innerjourneyhealingartscenter.com
Drinks, Hor d'oeuvres, and Entertainment!Open to the Public
Zeta Theta Niles chapter of Psi Iota Xi FundraiserSunday, April 29th Noon-3pm
Held at Joey Armadillo’s $10.00 per person: Open to Everyone!
www.psiiotaxi.org
For More Information Contact:
Deborah Bookout (269)687-6274 [email protected] Sevison [email protected]
3rd Annual Business ExpoSave the Date!
May 9, 2012 from 4:00 to 7:30 p.m. Lake Michigan College -Bertrand Crossing
1905 Foundation Dr., Niles, MI 49120
The EXPOsing Greatness business expo shines a light on Niles/Buchanan businesses serving the greater Michiana area. The EXPO provides opportunity to network, see new products, meet new suppliers, attend free mini-seminars and sample delicious food from local restaurants and eateries. Admission is Free.Cash Bar, Door Prizes, Raffles, Giveaways and much More!
Visit www.exposinggreatness.com Or Call (269)683-3720 for More InfoRegister Your Business Today! Want to share a booth space to save on cost? You Can!
Early Bird Special in Progress… Register Before April 1st and get $25 offDon’t Get Stuck on a Waiting List!
Registration FormPresented BySponsored By
Member 2 Member Discounts & Coupons!
We are now accepting special offers from Members who would like to offer
other Members special discounts or coupons on products and/or services!
NEW!See Discounts Here!
Submit Coupons in jpeg or doc and Email Us at
Event Submissions Are Always FREE!
Events Include: Open Houses, Fundraisers, Community Events,
Networking Events, Seminars, Anniversaries & More!Email Us at
Please include Date, Time, Location, Contact, Description and Cost (if any). Thank You!
Links to:
Member Calendar of Events
Chamber CalendarCity of Niles
Michiana Christian Service CampNiles Daily StarNiles District LibraryNiles Main Street
Four Flags Area Council on TourismFernwood Botanical Garden
Lake Michigan College Bertrand Community EdSouthwestern Michigan College
In The Bend
Volunteer Center of Southwest Michigan
Don’t See Your Events Calendar? Send it in!!Do you have an event or public service announcement ?
Call WSMK 99.1 (269)683-4343
Member Discounts & Coupons!We are now accepting special offers and discounts from
Member Businesses for Publication on our website!Free Service for Members
Submit Coupons in .jpeg Size 3 ½ X 2” Email to [email protected]
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Golf for BeginnersGolf for BeginnersGolf for BeginnersGolf for Beginners
A course of instruc on for beginning and
intermediate golfers, teaching golf rules,
e que�e, and terminology at our beau ful
neighbor, Orchard Hills Country Club. The
beginner will learn the proper grip, stance,
swing posture, and purpose of the various
golf clubs. For intermediate players, the
course will cover chipping, using a variety of
“approach” shots including the “lob” shot,
as well as solu ons for “hooking” and “slicing.”
Fridays, April 20-May 25, 6:00-7:00 pm
Orchard Hills Country Club,
2841 Niles-Buchanan Rd, Buchanan
Cost is $49
How to Write Your Family How to Write Your Family How to Write Your Family How to Write Your Family
HistoryHistoryHistoryHistory
Are you a genealogist who has spent
countless hours in libraries, cemeteries,
and courthouses looking for “your
people?” Do you (or your family) think
reading pedigree charts and family group sheets is about as
interes ng as reading the nutri onal ingredients on a box of
cereal? Do you have ZILLIONS of s cky notes in your head with
family stories wai ng to be wri�en but don’t have the foggiest
idea where to start? Then YOU need to Write Your Family
History!
Saturday, April 14 , 9:00-11:00 am, Room 109
Cost is FREE
Go Organic!Go Organic!Go Organic!Go Organic!
Have you been gardening using
inorganic fer lizers and pes cides
but have wondered what all the
organic hype is about? Are you new
to gardening and want to start growing organically? Come
find out the facts, not the fic on of organic growing. Join
MSU hor culturist, Stacy Rocklin, as she shows how organic
growing works in nature. A9er all, have you ever heard of
fer lizing the forests with blue fer lizer? See what the
gardener’s role in organic growing is and what the soil and
plants do where we can’t see them at work.
Saturday, April 21, 9:00-11:00 am, Room 109
Cost is FREE
How Your Body How Your Body How Your Body How Your Body
WorksWorksWorksWorks
The human body is an amazing
mechanism! Our awareness of
its structure and func on is
usually limited to what we can see in the mirror. You will
learn what is on the inside of and what it is doing in there.
What are those funny noises? Why does alcohol make the
room spin? Your instructor has taught anatomy and
physiology for years, but will present the informa on in a
light-hearted, non-technical manner. Appropriate for
home-schoolers.
Saturday, April 28, 9:00-11:00 am, Room 109
Cost is FREE
Saturdays, May 12-19, 9:00-11:00 am, Room 109
Cost is $50
Register Today
(269) 695-1391
How to Make Glass BeadsHow to Make Glass BeadsHow to Make Glass BeadsHow to Make Glass Beads
Glass beads can be intricate or simple, fragile or chunky, but
they are always unique. Over this two-week series you’ll
begin to learn how to work with the glass to make beau ful
and personal crea ons. Par cipants should wear plain
co�on clothes and closed-toe shoes. Be prepared to stand
and work with a torch. Cau on: addic ve.