Chapin Chamber Weekly News & Events
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Welcome Readers!
If you happened to miss the Lake Murray Fireworks over Dreher Island, click
HERE
for a beautiful recapture moment!
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JULY CHAMBER
MEMBER EVENT
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It's not too late to Join us for another exciting Speed Networking Event!
Those who attended last year know
how much fun was had!
Thursday July 19th
5:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Hyatt Place Columbia/Harbison
1130 Kinley Rd, Irmo SC
FREE for all Chamber Members
Click
HERE
to register to attend
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This will be a catered event by
Carrabba’s
Italian Grill
along with a cash bar.
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YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS THIS GREAT NETWORKING OPPORTUNITY
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Thank you to our ANCHOR & ADMIRAL Sponsors
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Please remember to send your articles by Wednesday Morning to be included for Thursday distribution. This form of advertising is
INCLUDED IN YOUR CHAMBER MEMBERSHIP.
Send articles to:
april@chapinchamber.com
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Chapin Concrete Contractors, Inc. was formally known as Ashmore Concrete’s Columbia Division.
The entire Columbia Division Staff transferred into Chapin Concrete Contractors, Inc. with the start-up of the company in the Fall of 2012.
They provide a full range of concrete services in the commercial, industrial, and residential markets.
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They also provide waterproofing and drainage systems for their foundations.
Their senior staff has over 75 years of combined experience. Their crews are well equipped and trained to watch every detail of the project.
They also have an excellent safety program with an EMR rating below 1.0.
803-345-9905
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All-over-it dog lovers know the basics of keeping dogs safe in summer: Bring lots of water with you on walks, watch for the
signs of your dog overheating
and NEVER, EVER, EVER leave a dog in the car - even on days that don't seem that warm.
But it might come as a surprise to even the most type-A pup owners that the very pavement beneath your dog's paws could be sizzling hot. And hot pavement can have gruesome and painful consequences.
"Asphalt gets very hot and can burn your pet's paws, so walk your dog on the grass if possible," the
Humane Society of the United States
(HSUS) urged. But sometimes it can be hard to tell.
Luckily, there's a quick and easy test, courtesy of
Moon Valley Canine Training
, to see if the street temperature is safe enough for a walk with your dog. Put the back of your hand on the pavement, and if you can't keep it there for five seconds, it's too hot for your pup's feet.
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Stop In at Our Lady of the Lake,
Saturday July 14th, for their annual
church yard sale!
They are accepting donations after all masses and on Mondays & Wednesdays from 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
(No clothes, car seats, or computer equipment please)
Donations can be left in the Family Life Center outside of the classrooms
*Please hold your large furniture donations until June 11th, all others are welcome now!
Please Call Amy Easler (803) 606-1604 or with any questions or David Easler for pick ups (803) 351-6090
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Since 1911 Lowman Home has served the needs of older adults by providing a broad range of retirement living options. As a continuing care retirement community, they provide levels of services as residents recognize a need.
The Heritage at Lowman supports successful aging and inspires total wellness of the body, mind and soul. Every aspect of our community is geared towards empowering you to live life fully with this intention—to be well.
2101 Dutch Fork Rd, Chapin
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They are wrapping up the preparation for their Phase 3 lots of new construction. It’s not too late to reserve your own lot...ask them how! Call: (803) 732-8800
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Because of the benevolence of those members mentioned below, the dreams of many clients from Chapin We Care to attend a Blowfish Baseball Game with all the fixin's came to reality! The evening included a patriotic concert in the sky fireworks after the game on July 4th!!
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TRENT JEFFCOAT AT THE TIPSY TOAD THIS FRIDAY
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After a hard week of work come out tomorrow, Friday July 13th, and listen to the amazing Trent Jeffcoat.
He begins playing at 9 p.m.
103 Beaufort Street, Chapin
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If you can't make it out Friday night, Saturday night's entertainment will be Andrew Bedenbaugh. He will also be center stage at 9:00 p.m.
Don't feel like cooking? Hop on board and order you and yours some delicious food from Chapin's very own Tipsy Toad Tavern! Check out their new menu
at
www.delivermetogo.com
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WESSINGER'S APPLIANCE
PROMOTIONS
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Visit Wessinger's Appliance today for your best value in appliances. They carry a large inventory of refrigerators, dryers, washing machines, stoves and much more! They have everything you need to keep your home running smoothly!
Click on this link to learn about their great sales and promotions going on right now.
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Sales and Service
1716 Chapin Road, Chapin
803-945-2176
803-345-3647
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The Newberry Observer is composing a Local Coupon Book with local bargains from local businesses.
The booklet will be in the August 4th Observer.
The advertising sales deadline is July 20th. The project will feature local business profiles in addition to the ads and coupons. Total circulation will be at least
2,000 copies.
Interested in including your business contact Andy Husk
Outside Sales Representative
Newberry Observer
Office: 803-768-3119
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AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY UNIT 193 CHAPIN INSTALLS OFFICERS
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The American Legion Auxiliary, Chapin Unit 193 installed its new officers for the 2018/2019 year on June 14
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at American Legion Post 193 in Chapin. The installation was preformed by Christy Rucker, District 5 President.
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Officers from left to right are: Anne Richardson, President; Carmen Goulet, Secretary; Christy Rucker, District 5 President; Nancy Graham, Chaplain; Sharron Ostrander, Treasurer, and Kathy Smith, Sergeant at Arms. Not pictured is Michele Johnson, Vice President and Caralynne Gill, Historian. The Auxiliary participates in a variety of activities and programs focusing on veterans, children and youth, and community. Chapin Auxiliary Unit 193 meets the 2
nd
Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at the American Legion Post 193, 102 Lexington Avenue in Chapin. For more information on membership, contact Carmen Goulet at 803-556-653.
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THERE'S STILL SPACE AVAILABLE!!
RESERVE YOUR SPOT NOW,
CLINK ON LINK ABOVE!
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It's safe. It's simple. It saves lives.
Every Second, someone in the world needs blood. That someone could be a mother giving birth, an accident victim, a girl suffering from life-threatening anemia,
a boy with a severe infection, a father facing open heart surgery....
So please donate blood and give
someone the gift of life
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Saturday July 21st, 2018
8:00 am - 1:00 pm
931 Sugar Mill Road, Chapin, SC
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Each year, in July, working in conjunction with Keep the Midlands Beautiful Adopt- a-Waterway project, the Justin Pepper Foundation is seeking volunteers to assist with clean up on several Lake Murray Islands.They gather in the morning before the heat gets too bad and head out on the lake to pick up trash for a few hours.
Then they come together for lunch and social time before calling it a day.
Details for the event and a volunteer registration form can be found on the
Justin Pepper Foundation website
Contact Information
Chrissie White
803-932-2222
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It's that time of year to recognize all of
the BEST BUSINESSES in the
Irmo-Chapin Life Magazine!
Don't forget to vote for YOUR
favorite businesses!!!
The Irmo Chapin Life Magazine
BEST OF 2019 Campaign is underway.
Voting ends September 16th, 2018. Please contact Tracy Tuten if you have
any questions at (803) 603-8187.
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Beat the heat! Grab the family and come on out to Harbison Theatre to see Chapin Theatre Company's musical production of Disney's The Little Mermaid.
Come to the magical kingdom under the sea and meet Ariel, a curious young mermaid (played by Bree Dinsmore), as she falls for human Prince Eric (played by Adam Rainwater). Ariel agrees to a dangerous bargain with a powerful sea witch, Ursula (played by Kory Hays), in exchange for legs. Ariel needs the help of her colorful friends Flounder the fish, Scuttle the seagul, and Sebastian the crab to restore order under the sea.
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Advance tickets are just $12 till midnight before the show.
Don't delay because on show days tickets will be $15 for adults.
Off Season Family Show Performance dates are July 26-28, and August 2-4 at 7:30 PM.
There will be 3:00 PM matinees on
July 29th and August 5th
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SHAGGING ON BEAUFORT STREET
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Saturday, July 28th, 7-11 PM, Tickets $10 per Person.
Bring Lawn Chairs, No Coolers
or call Chris at 713-725-3060
Tickets also available for purchase at
The Tipsy Toad Tavern and here at
The Chapin Chamber of Commerce
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INTERESTED IN PARTICIPATING IN THE PARADE
OR BEING A VENDOR?
LABOR DAY WEEKEND WILL BE HERE IN A FLASH!
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The Justin Pepper Foundation is seeking sponsors for their inaugural 5K.
This unique race, The Justin Pepper 5K: Walk, Run, Ruck will be held on
Saturday, September 1st to kick off the Chapin Labor Day Festival Weekend.
Sponsorship information may be found using this link:
There is also a BONUS OPPORTUNITY if you set up a vendor table at the 5K on Saturday and the Labor Day Festival on Monday.....
BOTH tables will be discounted $10.
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Debra is a native of South Carolina and recently moved from the Irmo area to the Chapin area. She started her painting career approximately 15 years ago, beginning with pen and pencil drawings, and progressing to the pastel medium in order to capture the vibrant colors she saw in nature. In her paintings, she incorporates liberal touches of color and texture, unusual angles, and detailed drawing to capture movement and life in her subjects. Debra is a member of the Crooked Creek Art League, a “Member of Excellence” of the Southeastern Pastel Society in Atlanta, and an Associate Member of the Pastel Society of America in New York.
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The subject of this painting was one of the lorikeets in the interactive walk-through aviary at Riverbanks Zoo. The striking rainbow colors and lively antics of these friendly birds attract many visitors to the zoo every year. The lorikeet was painted from an unusual angle on its branch, as it worked the crowd for attention and food. This piece is pastel on pastel paper.
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Click on the Food Pantry Needs to view Chapin We Care's crucial needs over the summer.
They have a high volume of clients in need of services, but also experience lower financial and food donations, so your help is crucial to allow them to continue to meet the needs of our
neighbors in need.
Collection bins are located throughout Chapin at the library, Crooked Creek Park, some local churches,
and at We Care.
We Care is incredibly grateful for your support!
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FANS!!
Many of their clients do not have
A/C and so fans are vital!
Wilson Financial and St. Francis Episcopal Church provided a number of fans; however they always need more.
Donate today to keep their clients safe and cool!
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Author, naturalist, philosopher, historian, tax resister, abolitionist, development critic, surveyor, and leading transcendentalist Henry David Thoreau was born on July 12, 1817. National Simplicity Day is observed on July 12th in his honor. Thoreau was an advocate for living a life of simplicity.
Thoreau (July 12, 1817 – May 6, 1862) is well-known by many for his book Walden, a reflection upon simple living in natural surroundings.
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“In proportion as he simplifies his life, the laws of the universe will appear less complex, and solitude will not be solitude, nor poverty poverty, nor weakness weakness.” ~Henry David Thoreau
In our fast, ever-increasingly busy lifestyles, National Simplicity Day is the time to take a step back and begin to simplify our lives. One can start by slowing down, tuning into nature, enjoying the simple things in life, decluttering and striving for balance. Once you have done this, you can begin to enjoy the many stress-reducing pleasures and benefits of a simple lifestyle.
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NATIONAL DIFFERENT COLORED EYES DAY
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National Different Colored Eyes Day is observed annually on July 12th. There are many people out there that have two different colored eyes, and this is their day to celebrate!
Having two different colored eyes is a condition called Heterochromia. There are three types of Heterochromia:
- Complete heterochromia – one iris is a different color from the other.
- Partial heterochromia or sectoral heterochromia – part of one iris is a different color from the rest of the iris.
- Central heterochromia – an inner ring is a different color than the rest of the iris.
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The concentration and distribution of melanin are what determines the eye color, specifically the color of the irises. The affected eye may be hyperpigmented (hyperchromic) or hypopigmented (hypochromic). The excess of melanin indicates hyperplasia of the iris tissues, whereas a lack of melanin indicate hypoplasia. Most cases of heterochromia are hereditary, caused by a disease or syndrome or due to an injury. It is possible that just one eye may change color following certain diseases or injuries.
A few celebrities known to have two different colored eyes include David Bowie, Christopher Walken, Dan Aykroyd, Jane Seymour and Mila Kunis.
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National Pecan Pie Day is observed annually on July 12th. The delicious pecan pie is made primarily with corn syrup, pecan nuts, salt and vanilla flavoring with some variations including sugar syrup and molasses or maple syrup.
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Chocolate and bourbon whiskey are popular additions in some regions of the country.
Pecan pie is often served with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.Pecan pie is considered a specialty of Southern U.S. cuisine.
The attempts to trace the origin of pecan pie have not found any recipes dated earlier than 1897, even though there are claims made of the pie existing in the early 1800s in Louisiana. Well known cookbooks such as Fannie Farmer and The Joy of Cooking did not include this dessert until 1940.
Pecan pie was significantly popularized by the makers of Karo syrup. Their company has claimed that the pie was a “discovery” in the 1930s by a corporate sales executive’s wife as a “new use for corn syrup.”
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Each July 12th, we recognize the significance of an invention that we take for granted on Paper Bag Day. Millions of people use paper bags every day. Readily recyclable, paper bags have been around for many years. American inventor, Francis Wolle, received credit for his patent of the first paper bag machine in 1852.
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Margaret E. Knight became known as “the mother of the grocery bag” after she designed the square, flat bottom and the machine that would fold and paste them in 1870. Over the years, other inventors have received recognition and patents for their inventions of devices that improve the paper bag or its production.
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NATIONAL EAT YOUR
JELLO DAY
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Eat Your Jello Day is observed annually on July 12.
Jell-O, trademarked in 1897 by Pearle Wait of Leroy, New York in 1897, is the novel and fun dessert loved by millions. Francis Woodward, who later purchased the recipe and trademark, eventually made Jell-O a household name.With 21 different flavors, Jell-O satisfies every taste and can be enjoyed in numerous combinations.
Whether it is molded, layered, mixed with fruit or vegetables, Jell-O makes a flavorful dessert or salad that neither breaks a budget or a diet.
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HELP ENLIST NEW MEMBERS
& EARN REWARDS!
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Did you know you can earn Chamber Bucks?? We'll give you a voucher for $25 when you refer a new or existing Chapin business to join the Chapin Chamber. Your Chamber Bucks can be used just like cash for Chamber services, including event registrations or sponsorship's, sign rentals, even toward your dues payment! It's just our way of saying Thank You and hoping you'll send more members our way!
Contact us for more information!
803-345-1100
april@chapinchamber.com
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Christina Chappell, Executive Director - director@chapinchamber.com
April Robinson, Administrative Assistant & Newsletter Publisher - april@chapinchamber.com
803-345-1100 | www.chapinchamber.com
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