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2014 Sebastian Clambake Festival

November 7, 8 and 9


 



Fresh seafood booths, historic re-enactments, the Kid's Zone, entertainment, the Press-Journal's Clammer Jam, featuring some of our area's best bands; demonstrations, vendor booths and more, will again be the focus in Sebastian's Riverview Park from 2 PM to 9PM on Friday, November 7, 10AM to 9PM on Saturday, November 8, and 10AM to 5PM on Sunday, November 9. Admission is free - tickets will be sold for food and T-shirts. 



Sebastian Chamber Presents
Discover Panama 

May 7th - May 15th, 2015

Explore the colors and natural beauty of Panama - a land between the seas. Cruise through the canal aboard the Pacific Queen on a partial transit and stay at the Gamboa Rainforest Resort. Travel via dugout canoe to meet the indigenous Embera people. Explore bustling local markets. Stay in Anton Valley a community nestled entirely within a volcano crater. Visit the Miraflores Locks Visitor Center. Have a picnic lunch in an orange grove as you learn about the importance of this crop. Relax at the JW Marriott Beach Resort in Playa Blanca. Complete the Panama experience with a final night staying in the heart of the city.

For more details click here.
Find us on Facebook!

Did you know we have two Facebook pages?

 

One page promotes our beautiful area and all of it's local happenings! Find it HERE!

 

The other promotes Networking Opportunities, Business News, New Members and more! Find it HERE!

Business to Business Discounts
Shop Chamber Members First! 

Download the latest B2B discount book to check out the great deals your fellow members offer!

 

 

Show your discount card at these locations to receive your Chamber Member Discount! Don't have a card? Email us and we'll take care of it for you! These cards are available to business owners and their employees!

 

Want to offer a discount? Let us know! Simply email us with your discount and we'll add it for you!

Email Your Logo!

Send us your logo and rid your member listing on our website of this ugly image! It's quick, easy, and will make your web listing look so much better!

 

Logos must be in jpg form!

Email your logos to

bmelchiori@sebastianchamber.com

Update on All Aboard Florida
and email your representative
 
As reported in the media, the long awaited EIS report has been issued, and the clock is ticking for responses from the communities, municipalities and the general public.  The
AAF Orlando to Miami Draft EIS document is available at  http://www.fra.dot.gov/eLib/details/L15976#p1_z5_gD� 
where you can download it as a pdf file.  Several important dates are coming up including Oct. 15, 2014 when the City of Sebastian will hold an All Aboard Florida Open House in council chambers, from 3:30 pm to 6:30pm.  Read more...
What will you be attending?

Ribbon Cuttings

 

Come help celebrate our Chamber businesses with grand openings and renovations!    

 

October 24th at 4PM

Seaside Vapors

482 US Hwy 1, Suite 1, Sebastian


 


November 21st at 4PM

Hair Tiki

735B Commerce Center Dr. Sebastian


View full calendar of events in the latest digital newsletter
Spreading the Word
Have you got news to share? 
If so, email it our way
and we'll help you spread the word!



October Happenings


The Sebastian River Art Club presents:
Fall Festival Art Show and Sale
Saturday, October 25th from 10am - 4pm
Sebastian River Art Club, Inside Art Center
Main St & Gibson St. Sebastian 
(Admission is FREE)

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Whoooo has "Owl"oween on their mind?

Join Kevin J. Lowry of Pelican Island NWR on
Saturday, October 25th at 8PM to learn about natural history of owls. Dissect owl pellets and then venture outdoors for a guided night hike listening for the "spooktacular" sounds of the most familiar nocturnal predator.

FREE program! Space is limited! Call 772-581-5557 x2 for reservations. or click here for more information.



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VNA Hospice &TestiFire Ministries in partnership with Earl's Hideaway present "Sebastian Weekend on Wheels October 25th - 26th
We thank you in advance for whatever level of support you can provide. Click here to download and review the
sponsorship paperwork. Please fax (772-978-5595) or mail the enclosed sponsorship form to us by September 30th, 2014 to ensure recognition in all print material.

If you have any questions or wish to discuss sponsorship opportunities further, please feel free to contact Michael Gardner directly at 772-978-5546 or mgardner@vnatc.com.


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Sebastian Community: Welcome to a day of Health & Wellness Education Sponsored by
The Florida Department of Health in
Indian River County
Saturday, October 25th from 7AM - 3PM
at Riverview Park in Sebastian
Download the Vendor Application here
 
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Culinary Capers and Regus-Vero Beach Present Friends of Frankenstein Networking Social
Thursday October 30, 2014 from 5:00pm - 8:30pm
Grille on the Green, 100 Woodland Drive (Vista Royale), Vero




Regularly Scheduled
Networking Events



Every Wednesday: Exchange Club of Sebastian meets at noon at Capt'n Hiram's

2nd Thursday of each month: Sebastian Area Women in Business meets at 8am at Capt'n Hiram's. Breakfast available for purchase. All business women are welcome to join us. Meet other women in business and enjoy interesting presentations and lively conversations!

Last Wednesday of each month:  Banking on Breakfast Networking Group meets at 8am at PNC Bank, 13015 US Hwy One, just north of Wal-art. Take this opportunity to promote your business and make some great contact!


If you have a reoccurring Networking Event please submit your information to info@sebastianchamber.com and we'll be happy to post it for you.

November Happenings


10th Annual Horseback Poker Ride & Camp Out
All proceeds benefit the recreational and conservation goals of the St Sebastian River Preserve State Park.

The event will be held along side the Visitors Center on the Northwest portion of the St. Sebastian River Preserve SP. The Visitors center is located off of CR 507 Fellsmere, just north of the C-54 canal.
Campers Must preregister by Nov 4th.
Camp Out - Friday, Nov 7th - Sunday, Nov 9th. 
Cost is $8 per night per camper 
Poker Ride - Saturday, Nov 8th. First Rider Out 9:30, Last Rider Out 10:30.
$20 per hand (lunch & door prizes included) $5 per add. hand. Ride 8-10 miles of beautiful trails in the Northwest section of the park.
For more information call
Rae Bolton at 321-698-0542 or email bolton233@aol.com


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CLAMBAKE SIGN UP
The Chamber is seeking volunteers to man the booths for the upcoming Clambake festival November 7th, 8th & 9th. Interested parties please call the chamber at 589-5969. 


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Enjoy Life ~ Choose Laughter

Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2014 at 2:00 p.m.

North Indian River County Library
1001 Sebastian Blvd, Sebastian

Free to the public ~ Sponsored by Bay Street Pharmacy and Home Health Care

 

Each month there is a different topic. Laughter activities are used instead of jokes.


 

Laughter is fun & healthy for us!

 

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Capt Hiram's Resort is having a Job Fair on Monday, Nov 10th from 1pm - 7pm in the Restaurant lounge. Looking to hire for the following positions:

Part Time:

Boatique & Kiosk Sales Associate (weekend & late afternoon shift)

Line Cooks

Banquet Prep Cooks

Prep

Pantry

Dishwashers

 

SandBar Servers

Bartender

 

Full Time:

Front of House Manager

Back of House Manager


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2nd Annual Capt Hiram's River Challenge
This event is to raise awareness to the perils that facet the Indian River Lagoon and to Showcase the City of Sebastian

Sprint Triathlon
(500M River Swim, 12 Mile Bicycle Ride, 5K Run)
At Capt Hiram's Resort, 1606 Indian River Dr Sebastian 
Sunday, November 16, 2014 from 7:30AM - 9:30AM


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December 6th at Historic Dodgertown
The American Security Council Foundation announces a benefit concert featuring The Band Perry on Saturday, December 6, 2014 at Historic Dodgertown Holman Stadium in Vero Beach. Click here for all the details.

 

 

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Only 6 weeks left before Black Friday!!

The Hometown News is getting ready to do the Holiday Gift Guide. This guide will have special holiday pages such as Santa Bucks, Special Coupon Pages and Letters to Santa (a section with letters from  children). 


 

For ad specs and pricing click here

For Santa Bucks click here

Letters to Santa click here

 

Additional questions call Alan 772-465-5656 or email anelson@hometownnewsol.com

 

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Sebastian Area Historical Society has published its 2014-2015 Program Schedule. 


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We're preparing the 2015 Business Directory now. Be sure your information is correct!

Click here to download the Membership Directory Information Sheet.  Please fill out the form and drop it off at the Chamber or fax it to: 589-5993.

 

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GoLine has made changes to some Bus Routes
To see the revised routes, click here.

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Sebastian Chamber Jobs Board
Anyone planning a hiring event or is in need of immediate hires, please remember to take advantage of our Jobs Board on the Sebastian Chamber website. 

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Click to see more of what's happening in our community this month

 

Just a reminder...
Please note our email address has changed. You can still reach us at Info@SebastianChamber.com or for membership information our NEW email address:  
Membership@SebastianChamber.com
 
A Newsletter reminder:  
The Newsletter will no longer be mailed out via the USPS. It is available online. Simply click the link to the left to download your copy.
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