A weekly publication provided by the Opelika Chamber of Commerce listing upcoming chamber and member events.
Friday Facts
Character Trait of the Month Common Sense
November 14, 2008
Member Alert
The Opelika Police Department has requested that we alert you to a burglary involving $5,000 worth of old silver dollars. If you have any questions about someone using old silver dollars at your place of business, please contact Sgt. Ben Bugg at 705-5223.
Ribbon Cutting & Business After Hours at Fairfield Inn & Suites
Thursday, November 20 4:30 p.m. 2257 Interstate Drive
In honor of the season, the hotel is encouraging you to bring a food item for the East Alabama Food Bank. Anyone that brings an item/donation will get an additional ticket to put in the drawing for prizes. Ribbon Cutting starts at 4:30 p.m.; Business After Hours starts at 5:00 p.m. For more information call 742-2590.
Save the Date
Opelika Chamber of Commerce Downtown Christmas Parade Wednesday, December 3
City Employee Cook-Out Opelika Parks & Rec Center Thursday, December 11
Chamber Member Christmas Reception Opelika Chamber of Commerce Tuesday, December 16
Member News
Wings 100.3 Presents The ORIGINAL Friday Night Tailgate!
Friday, November 14 9:00 p.m. Elks Lodge Ballroom Opelika Road
Join your friends for a fun night of dancing and socializing as Wings 100.3 presents Kidd Blue for a one night only show. Tickets are available at the door and a portion of the proceeds will go to support United Way of Lee County. Contact the Elks Lodge for more information at 821-2391.
Art and Wine Tasting
Friday, November 14 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. Fine Wine & Beer by Gus 1550 Opelika Rd. Ste 5
Help us welcome guest artist Shelley LaBand. Taste 5-6 selections from the King-Fu Girl line of wines by K Vintners. For more information call 826-0970.
Auburn-Alabama Food Fight
Monday, October 20 through Thursday, November 20
We don't usually encourage food fights but we certainly make an exception in this case! This is the largest food drive of the year, having a huge impact on the Food Bank's ability to provide food for all its agencies, including the Community Market. Collection barrels can be found at all local grocery stores.
Visit: www.foodbankofeastalabama.com for more information.
Be a Santa to a Senior-Sponsored by Home Instead Senior Care
Monday, November 3 through Friday, December 12
Christmas trees placed throughout the community will feature ornaments with the first names and gifts for seniors in our community. You are encouraged to purchase a gift and return it and an ornament to the business. The citywide gift-wrapping day will be held on Monday, December 15 at the EAMC Health Resource Center. For more information contact Bridget Jones at 321-1050 or www.beasantatoasenior.com.
Paths to Recovery Presented by Bradford Health Services
Tuesday, November 18 8:15 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. EAMC Health Resource Center
Hear from a variety of speakers about Court Referral Programs, Prescription Drugs, Trauma and Chemical Dependency. Registration is $35. For more information call 749-3445.
Leadership Psychology Seminar
Thursday, November 20 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. Opelika Chamber Board Room
Dr. Thomas Maple of Maple Human Development covers group processes, group decision-making, conflict, and cohesion. Receive a personality profile The Coaching Report for Leaders.
Registration is $75. For more information call 707-2022.
Thanksgiving Tablescape
Thursday, November 20 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. or 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. 409 E. Magnolia Ave.
The holidays are almost here! Let FrouFrou help you decorate for the festivities with the Thanksgiving Tablescape class. The cost is $30 for the demo and $60 for a take home a project. To register for this class, call 559-3886 and check out www.froufrouinc.com for more information.
Dine Out for Youth benefiting Youth for Christ
Visit these local restaurants, turn in your receipt and YFC will get 10% to 20% of your bill that day. Enjoy some great food and help reach the teenagers in the East Alabama area.
Thursday, November 20 - McAllisters Deli, 4:00-10:00 p.m.
Thursday, December 4 - Shakeys Pizza, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Monday, December 8 - Cheeburger Cheeburger, 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Angels Antique & Flea Mall Christmas Open House
Saturday, November 22 12:00 to 5:00 p.m. 900 Columbus Parkway
Join the fun for this Open House and Anniversary Celebration. For more information call 745-5574.
Extra Space Charity Drive
Saturday, November 22 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. 1412 Opelika Road (across from Blockbuster)
Extra Space Storage has partnered with LifeSouth Community Blood center, Toys for Tots, and the Food Bank of East Alabama for this event. Join us for refreshments, give-a-ways, and fun. For more information call 821-0425.
John C. Maxwell, Live via Satellite at Church of the Highlands
Sunday, November 23 9:30 to 11:15 a.m. Church of the Highlands 323 Airport Road
Interested in Biblical Leadership Principles? If so, come and hear Dr. John C. Maxwell, a New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and Business Week best-selling author and an internationally recognized leadership expert. For more information contact Chris Jane at 749-8461 or ck744(at)comfortkeepers.com
