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CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MAY EVENTS |
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The Monticello-Jasper County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that the Market on the Square opens Saturday, May 6, 2017. The weekly Saturday market is open from 8 am- 12 pm.
The season will kick-off with a "Shop Small." "Shop Local." theme. Shop from over 30 market vendors both on the Square, around the Square, and inside the Visitors' Center.
Featured on opening day will be authors Stone Workman and Linda Aldridge who will be autographing their newly released book, A Mother's Love. Make plans to join the market for lunch! The First United Methodist Church Men's Spring BBQ will be available for $8.00 per plate at 11:30 am (until sold out). Direct sales and handmade crafts will be available inside the Visitors' Center. Also in the Visitors' Center is an art display featuring local artists Katie Cannon, Jill Dyer, Lee Jordan, and Jeanne Trammell. Several of the Downtown merchants will have sidewalk sales. Be sure to visit the Bank of Monticello Annex for Jasper Memorial Hospital Auxiliary's annual fundraiser with Adorn jewelry.
The weather is predicted to be beautiful Saturday so join us! Our vendors are excited to share their weekly items with you. Look for favorites like - homemade pies, canned goods, plants, herbs, fresh vegetables and fruits, cheese, soaps, baked items, pork skins, boiled peanuts and more!
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CLASSES NOW AVAILABLE
SOUTHERN CRESCENT TECHNICAL COLLEGE - JASPER COUNTY CAMPUS
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CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MEMBER
COMMUNITY EVENTS in MAY |
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Ladies Luncheon and Fashion Show
"Hats And Flats On The Lawn"
(under the tent)
May 13, 2017
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
First Course
Mixed Green Salad
with Warm Bacon Vinaigrette
Second Course
Deviled Eggs
Entree
Chicken Pasta, Broccoli Salad
French Bread
Dessert
Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream
with Blackberry/Elderberry Drizzle
Tickets available: $42.00 per person -
Chamber of Commerce and Reese Hall
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In the News... |
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THANK YOU...COMMUNITY
A big shout-out to everyone who helped
"fill the window" in April...! $305.00 was raised at the Annual Golf Tournament. The Jasper County Animal Shelter and Rescue Me Georgia appreciates your donations!
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VISITORS' CENTER WINDOW DISPLAYS
Featured in May
Monticello Garden Club
and
Ocmulgee Contracting
Ryan and Rachel Woods
Stop by and see our display windows at the Visitors' Center. (Ocmulgee Contracting will also be participating in the Market on the Square)
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ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT
"and the winner is..."
First Place Team: Wes Huff, Authur Glawson, Marshall Diaz
Second Place Team: Walker Jordan, Joe Kelly, Riely Evans, Chandler Burrell
Third Place: Scott Wingate, Wayne Rye, Lyle Weber, Dan Edge
Longest Drive: Walker Jordan
Straightest Drive: Tom Hamilton
Closest To Pin: #4 Hunter Chandler, #6 Michael Lemaster, #11 Wes Huff, #18 Doug Huff
A special thanks to the 16 teams (64 players) that played in our tournament and to all our sponsors who helped to make the tournament a SUCCESS....!!!
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A special thanks to our volunteers:
Trixie Cabiness with Georgia Pacific and Kim McMichael with Hamilton State Bank, and Bill Mayer.
Golf Committee Board of Directors:
Tony Lewis Chair, Tracey Nelson, Tom Joye, Mandi Tanner, Mike Newton, and
Carol Ann McMichael. |
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LEADERSHIP JASPER 2017
The leadership class is studying
The Energy Bus by Jon Gordon facilitated by Bob Troutead of Troutead Consulting Group.
Leadership topics include - Local Government, Education, Community Services, Economic Development, Tourism, and Resources.
The 2017 class attendees are - Tamala Alexander, Carol Atkinson, Robin Carey, Robert Cumbie, Susan Denney, Towonder Denny, Trey Gafnea, Gail Harrell, Wendi Helms, Joseph Hinton, Joanne Jordan, Rev. Nathaniel Long, Kim McMichael, Rachel Torrance and Jacki Tyler.
Would you like to participate in Leadership Jasper 2018? Contact the Chamber office.
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Vacant Buildings Available...
Interested in starting a new business or relocating a business...?
There are several vacant buildings available around the Square,
in the city of Monticello, and throughout the county.
Interested?
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 For Resources and Available Information...
Economic Development Authority
David Dyer ... 706-468-0657
Monticello-Jasper County Chamber of Commerce
Pam Mayer ... 706-468-8994 |
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