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WEEKLY WRAP UP for Friday, March 13, 2020
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Don't miss out on the great shopping and great fun happening in Taylor this weekend. See details below in the Member News and Events section of this newsletter.
A message from your Chamber
 The Covid-10 virus has been unsettling and it is best to do whatever we can to mitigate our risk.
Here are some practical ideas...
- Stay home when you are sick, except to get medical care.
- Cover your coughs and sneezes with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.
- Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after going to the bathroom; before eating; and after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
- Clean frequently touched surfaces and objects daily.
The Centers for Disease Control has tips for what you can do at your home, business, event (generally, guidelines say be cautious of events of more than 1,000 people), your school and your church. You can find those by clicking
HERE.
Williamson County, so far has 0 reported cases (learn more about that by clicking
HERE. The Chamber will keep an eye on this and we will share information via Facebook. You can follow the Williamson County and Cities Covid-19 reports
HERE.
 Reservations close TODAY for 'State of our City'
Today is the last day to register for
Taylor Mayor Brandt Rydell's "State of our City" address at the monthly Chamber program on Monday, March 16, at the Holiday Inn Express and Suites, 180 Carlos G. Parker Blvd. NW.
Attending the event costs $15 and can be paid in advance at the Chamber office, 1519 N. Main St., on the website,
CLICK HERE
, or over the phone, 512-352-6364.
Thrall County Diner will provide the meal this month and Citizens National Bank is sponsoring the program.
 Restaurants and caterers interested in getting on the calendar are encouraged to call or email the Chamber.
Monthly meeting sponsorships are available for $100 (a $150 value) and will include two lunches, time to talk about your business, advertising on table tents and your business mentioned in all related marketing materials. Call us at 512-352-6364 to learn more.
Taylor counts!
 Census details and forms are in the mail as we speak. Watch for them to learn how to fill out the Census online.
It's nine simple questions about the person answering the survey and up to six about each other person in the home. The number varies because things like "Do you live in a home, apartment..." only need to be answered one time.
Census data cannot be used to determine custody or anything like that so parents sharing children should complete the form based on where the child or children sleep on April 1 which is the official Census Day.
If you do not have a computer, smart phone or tablet where you can complete the Census, the Taylor Public Library, at 801 Vance St. has computers anyone can use.
Find out more about why the census matters for Texas and Williamson County as well as how you can help at
www.texas counts.org
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Congratulations
to Ashley Doss and family on the ribbon cutting for their new location. They are now located at 100 E. 2nd St. in Taylor. With a wonderful array of items for yourself or as a gift, check them out. Call them at 512-352-5518.
Welcome to our new members!
Globe Life Family Heritage Division
254-541-4676
Calendar
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Monday March 16, 11:15 a.m. --
Ambassador Meeting:
Holiday Inn Express & Suites
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Monday March 16, noon -- Luncheon:
The State of our City with Brandt Rydell
is the program with Thrall Country Diner catering and Citizens National Bank sponsoring at Holiday Inn, 180 NW Carlos G Parker Blvd.
REGISTRATION ENDS TODAY.
Click here to sign up.
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Wednesday, March 18, noon --
Advocacy: Chamber, 1519 N. Mai St.
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Tuesday, March 24, noon --
Business of the Month:Taylor Area Businesswomen presentation at Gattis Pizza
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Thursday, March 26, 7:30 a.m.--
Funding Meeting:
Holiday Inn Express & Suites
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Thursday, March 26, noon -- Programs and Services; Noren Thermal Solutions
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Friday March 27, 11:30 a.m. --
Ribbon cutting
:
Northview Christian Church, 2900 N. Main
- Thursday, April 9, 8 a.m. -- Finance Committee: Chamber
- Monday, April 13, 5:15 p.m. -- Board Meeting: TBD
- Tuesday, April 14, 4 p.m. -- Tourism Committee: Chamber
- Monday, April 20, 11:15 a.m. -- Ambassador Meeting: Holiday Inn Express & Suites
- Monday, April 20, noon -- Luncheon: Tiffany Price from Life Park
will be the speaker with Plowman's catering and Noren Thermal Solutions as the sponsor at Holiday Inn 180 NW Carlos G. Parker Blvd.
RESERVATIONS NEEDED.
Click here to sign up
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- Monday, April 20, 6 p.m. -- Local Candidate Forum, TISD Main Street Event Center, 3101 N. Main St.
- Saturday, April 25, 6 p.m. -- Great Gatsby Gala: Gym at Old Taylor High, 407 W. 9th St.
- Thursday, April 30, 7:30 a.m. -- Funding Meeting: Holiday Inn Express
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Las Vegas Night
Red Cap Cigar Lounge will host Las Vegas Night of games and prizes 7-11 p.m. Saturday, March 14. Purchase and donate a cigar to Cigars for Warriors. To learn more, call 512-595-5002.
Chicken-fried steak dinner
Taylor Area Business Women will serve up a
Captain Red's Chicken-fried steak dinner 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, March 17. Dinner will be drive-through only at the Taylor ISD Main Street
Intermediate School campus,
3102 Main St. Tickets are available from TAB members.
Calm, cool and invested
Join Carol VanderDys from Edward Jones on Thursday, March 19, at 6 p.m. to learn how to keep your investment goals on track. The series is held at the Holiday Inn Express, 180 NW Carlos G Parker Blvd, and dinner is included. Space is limited so please reserve your spot by calling 512-352-6604, today.
Blood drive
Donate blood at the Baylor Scott & White/Rotary Club of Taylor blood drive 12:30-6:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 17. Blood donors in March will receive a free limited-edition "Let's Taco Bout Blood Donation" t-shirt. A photo ID is required. To reserve a time, call Elisabeth at 512-352-4011. Walk-ins are welcome
 Kick up your heels!
Want to get some exercise, have fun and learn to square dance? Caller and instructor Al Frazier will be hosting square dancing lessons at 7 p.m. Thursday evenings beginning April 2.
He encourages people in their teens to in their 80s to wear casual clothes and meet up at Christ Fellowship Church, 1517 McLain St. in Taylor to enjoy the fun.
Participation is $8 per person. To learn more, call 512-632-1932 or email tsca@alfraziertx.net
Preview day at Temple College Taylor
Temple College at Taylor will host a preview day for potential students 9 a.m. to noon Friday, March 27. Guests will have an opportunity to meet
representatives
from various academic programs, student organizations, dual credit program, veterans affairs and Temple scholarships foundations. Please RSVP at www.templejc.edu/preview
Golf tournament
Rotary Club of Taylor is looking for sponsors and players for its annual golf tournament on Friday, April 3, at Mustang Creek Country Club. Proceeds from the event are used to fund the annual Rotary Scholars Banquet which recognizes the top 10% of students graduating from Taylor High and Legacy Early College High School in Taylor. Sponsorships range from $50 to $300 (click
HERE for forms) and registration for a team of four is $300 and includes play, lunch and beverages (click
HERE for the form).
Entertainment calendar
WilCo EXPO: Click
here to look at what's going on out at the Expo Center.
SPJST Post 29:
Look here to find out what's going on in March.
Texas Beer Company: To keep up with everything going on at TBC, click
here
.
Marshall's Tavern: Marshall's events are here.
The Loose Screw: See their events here.
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