Pictured above: The Veterans Memorial in the Village of Grafton. |
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Dear Chamber Members,
It was a perfect Sunday at home with my family, watching the Packer game and baking some of my favorite Fall recipes (watch for the recipes in the new holiday cook book!). The house smelled good, the company was good and the Packers won – I call that a pretty fabulous day. These days it can be hard to find the good when there is so much turmoil and negativity around us, all amid a pandemic. I’m so happy that our great Grafton Chamber team looks at the challenges of hosting events (some that are decades and tradition-rich) and uses them as an opportunity to highlight our Village and the business community in a different way. The newly created Celebrate Grafton's Putting Around Grafton was a great success; even in the rain, it drew sold-out foursomes who walked their way through downtown Grafton, putting on business-sponsored and created golf holes. What a fun new event! In November, we are again pivoting our Holiday Events and have new ones to try out – a Commemorative Parade Video that features highlights from the past 40 years of our parade, Virtual Visits with Santa, Home Decorating Contests, and the already mentioned new Grafton Holiday Cookie Book. New and fun things to look forward to – I hope that you will plan to participate!
Sincerely,
Mary Karnitz
Chamber Board President
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Daylight Saving
Sunday, November 1st
Election Day
Tuesday, November 3rd
Coupon Book
Submission Deadline
Wednesday, November 3rd
Veterans Day
Wednesday, November 11th
Cookie Book
Submission Deadline
Wednesday, November 11th
House Decorating Contest
Submission Deadline
Monday, November 16th
Virtual Visits with Santa
Saturday, November 28th
Commerative Parade Video
Saturday, November 28th
Shop Local Saturday
Saturday, November 28th
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We have created a Covid-19 Update page as a resources for chamber members, businesses, and community members to access. You'll be able to find information regarding updated hours and policies about restaurants & bars, medical services, retail, attractions, hospitality and financial institutions in Grafton.
If you have information about your business that you would like us to update, please email Annalise Jasinski at celebrate@grafton-wi.org with the details.
Furthermore, this provides a central hub to helpful links from state and federal officials regarding tax credits, small business loans, Covid-19 F&Q's and so much more. Click on the button to access the Covid-19 Updates website.
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The Washington Ozaukee Public Health Department has been making an effort to reach out to businesses with positive COVID 19 employees and offer guidance. As they have continued this effort, they are finding it difficult to reach the correct person within the business in a timely manner to provide them with our business resource packet. Typically they look to connect with someone in human resources or the owner of the company (depending on the company size and structure) and they recognize these individuals are often very busy and managing their COVID response but feel it is important to at least reach out and offer assistance.
In an effort to streamline this process, the Health Department would like to compile a COVID 19 Business Directory that would contain the name of the business, the identified COVID 19 contact person for the health department, their email address, and phone number.
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Care Patrol of Sheboyban and Surrounding Counties
Ryan F. Rabe
P.O. Box 422 Sheboygan, WI 53082
920-234-0784
CarePatrol is the nation's largest Senior Placement organization that helps families find safer care options including assisted living, independent living, memory care, in-home care, and nursing homes.
We personally meet with families to help guide them through the daunting task of finding an alternative senior living setting. Our services are FREE to the families and community, as we are paid by tens of thousands of quality pre-vetted providers across the nation.
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Family Sharing will host its ninth annual Empty Bowls event on Thursday, November 5th 2020 at the Ozaukee Pavilion. The to-go meals will include soup from locally-owned restaurants, bread and a desert to be enjoyed at home or the office. To learn more about the event-- view the flyer here.
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Ozaukee Economic Development is excited to host its virtual Economic Forecast meeting live from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 12th 2020. Pre-registration is required. Click here to view the event flyer for further details.
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For the OED October 2020 blog, we welcome Carol Ann Schneider, Founder, and CEO of SEEK Careers/Staffing, Inc. to give some insight into what companies need to keep in mind to attract people to their workforce.
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Ozaukee Family Services invites you to a FREE virtual presentations - for more details or to register, Click HERE.
Teen Substance Use: E-Cigarettes, Alcohol & Marijuana Demystified
Thursday, November 5, 6:00 – 7:30 pm (via Zoom)
Sammi Schams, LPC, SAC, will discuss the importance of monitoring adolescents’ and young adults’ substance use. She will discuss E-Cigarettes, alcohol and marijuana use concerns, outline warning signs and protective factors and provide suggestions for parents/caregivers. Sammi is a psychotherapist at North Shore Center, LLC. She specializes in the treatment of adolescents and adults struggling with substance use concerns and stress and mood disorders. To register for this FREE presentation CLICK HERE.
OFS Fall Virtual Event featuring Barbara Rinella
Wednesday, November 11th, 10:30 am (via Zoom)
Barbara Rinella will entertain you (in the comfort of your home) with The Splendid and the Vile by Erik Larson. We will miss being together, but your health and safety are of our utmost concern. This is a FREE event, but donations are appreciated. For more information or to register
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Ozaukee Nonprofit Center is excited to announce the creation of "Illuminate Ozaukee," a drive-through celebration of the holiday season and the Ozaukee Community. The light show will support and illuminate the human service nonprofits of Ozaukee County. Click here to learn MORE!
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