October 2019 Chamber Newsletter

” Don’t Judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds that you plant”

-Robert Louise Stevenson

Upcoming Events:

“Chatting with the Chamber”

On the first Monday of every month 6:30 p.m.-7ish, we will meet at Fay’s Evelyn Bay. This will be a great way to get involved, ask questions and share your thoughts. All Chamber Members are invited to come!

Annual Dinner & Golf

Thursday, October 3, 2019

Nine hole Scramble at Maple Brook 1:00-3:30 pm

Cocktail Reception in SOAR at AL!VE 6:00-7:00 pm

Dinner and Awards 7:00 pm

Please call the Chamber office for more information 543-0400

Almost Midnight Madness

Monday, October 28th 6 pm

Please start from the courthouse lawn and enjoy this costume parade and downtown trick or treating.

CANDO Announcements:

Charlotte Soup

Charlotte Soup is an event based on a similar idea from Detroit. The concept is simple; citizens

come together to share a meal, and then generate ideas to help improve the community!

How does it work?

Participants buy a $10 ticket to the event. $5 covers the cost of soup, crackers, and water, and $5 goes into a collection

to fund a community improvement project. After dinner, participants work in groups to generate ideas, and at the end

of the night, everyone will vote on the projects that they would like to see get funded. One project will be funded from

the money raised by the event, and a second project will be funded with up to a $300 grant from CanDo! Last year’s

Charlotte Soup grants helped fund Community Sing and Pass it On. Previous winners include Charlotte Christmas and

Art of Charlotte

Where and when will the event be held?

Charlotte Soup will take place from 5:30-7:30pm on Wednesday, October 23, 2019 at the Eaton Area Senior Center, 804

S Cochran Ave, Charlotte, MI 48813.

How do I sign up?

Tickets can be purchased, in advance, from the County Journal offices, the Eaton Area Senior Center, CharlotteRising

offices or from CanDo! board members Yvonne Ridge, Leah LaFave or Ann Garvey. They can also be purchased at the

door.

Who is providing the soup?

The soup is being provided by the Eaton Area Senior Center.

Charlotte Rising Announcements:

Saturday, October 5th 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Timepiece Park

– Buy Nearby weekend which is a State of Michigan Shop Small Event is being

supported by CharlotteRising with a community activity in downtown. This is a

family event that will have Scarecrow building, wagon rides, music, cookies, donuts,

cider & hot chocolate.

– The scarecrows that are build will be on display in front of various downtown

businesses through the end of October.

Thursday, November 7 th 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. – Downtown Façade Grant Locations

– CharlotteRising Uncorked – A Wine Walk through the businesses downtown that

have received façade grants over the last few years. There will be before & after

pictures. Staff from each location will be there. Cost is $25.00 advance purchase or

$30.00 at the event. Check-in will be at Timepiece Park

MEMBER OF THE MONTH HIGHLIGHT:

Peckham, Inc., a nonprofit community vocational rehabilitation organization, is a unique business and human services agency that values quality, diversity and performance. Our mission is to provide a wide range of opportunities to maximize human potential for persons striving for independence and self-sufficiency. We embrace collaboration, effective resource management and innovative approaches to achieve world-class excellence.

Every client has a story of overcoming obstacles to become more successful. Our customers speak of exceeded expectations and high-quality performance. Whether providing vocational programs or globally competitive products, Peckham delivers on potential.

Peckham, Inc. believes an effective rehabilitation program requires the services of men and women of integrity, high ideals, and human understanding.

Thank you Peckham for all you do in our community!

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