NETWORKING LUNCHEON TUESDAY

We hope you plan to attend the February Networking Luncheon on Tuesday, February 2, from noon until 1:00 p.m. at Pizza Man.  There is no charge to attend.  If you would like to purchase lunch, please remember to stop by the counter on the way in.

 

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CHAMBER AUCTION INFORMATION MAILED

This week you will receive information on our upcoming Chamber Auction. The packet will include a letter explaining the event, your invitation, an order form, and two tickets. If you wish to purchase the tickets, please contact the Chamber office. We anticipate this year's event to be the biggest ever.

Also, the third week of February, a Board Member or Ambassador will be contacting you to see how you might assist such as donating an item to the event, purchasing an ad or even purchasing tickets/table. Remember, this is our biggest fundraiser of the year and it helps us pay for Chamber expenses.

After reviewing your information, please let us know if you should have any questions. We are always here to help.  Also, be sure to visit the Chamber's website at www.troymaryvillecoc.com where you will find more information and pictures of all of the items that will be up for bid at the event.

 

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TRI-TOWNSHIP LIBRARY OFFERS SEVERAL EVENTS

Come to the Year of the Tiger Reading Night.  On February 8th at 6:30 pm, a Family Reading Night.  Event is planned at Tri-Township Public Library.  According to the Chinese Zodiac, the year 2010 is the Year of the Tiger which commences on February 14th and ends on February 2, 2011. In the Chinese Zodiac the Tiger is the sign for bravery. This courageous fighter is admired by the ancient Chinese because it keeps away the tragedies of a household:  fire, thieves and ghosts. People who are born in the year of the TIger are generally well liked because of their charismatic personalities.

This is the monthly Family Reading Celebration at the library. We will be honoring the holiday and devoting time to the tiger with crafts, songs, games, stories and refreshments.

Please stop in that evening and bring the whole family for a great adventure. For more information please call Tri-Township Library at 667-2133.

VALENTINE'S DAY IS NOT FOR EVERYONE....TEENS ARE WELCOME TO COME THE LIBRARY FOR OUR ANTI-VALENTINE PARTY FEB. 15TH

Valentine’s Day is filled with emotion, young lovers holding hands, the exchange of flowers and heart shaped boxes of chocolate candy, laughter, joy and love; all of this coupled with the promise of spring coming soon.

Do you hate Valentine’s Day? Every year do you glare at the people who buy into this day to show that special loved one just how much they care, leaving the rest to feel rejected, unloved, and downright inadequate.  If you have finally had enough and you want to take action, you might come to Tri-Township Library

February 15th and celebrate ANTI-VALENTINES DAY from 3 – 5 pm.

“I’m not yours, you’re not mine, be my Anti-Valentine” is just one of the quotes that will explain the gathering.  There will be a display of books and music following the theme.  This celebration is for grades 6 – 12 and will involve games, snacks and fun. Please stop in that afternoon and join us. For more information call Tri-Township Library at 667-2133.

 

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VILLA MARIE WINERY HOSTS VALENTINE'S EVENT

Valentines Day with Rockin Radio Review

A Musical Impersonators Show

Treat you Valentine to an elegant dinner at Villa Marie Winery

Johnny Cash (Gary Dean), Willie Nelson (Paul Jarvis), Ann Murray (Lisa Rose), Ed Sullivan (Mike Pickler), and Elvis Presley (Bryan Hampshire).  The evening will include a beautiful candlelit 3-course dinner with choice of two different entrees and a ccomplimentary glass of wine, Saturday, February 13, 2010, Doors open at 5 pm, Dinner will be served at 6:30 pm.  Show immediately following dinner.  Reservations required. Contact Amy Blume at 345-3100

 

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NEW RESIDENT PACKET ITEMS

Are you uinterested in new residents in Troy, Maryville and St. Jacob receiving information on your business?  If so, we hope you will consider participating in our new resident packet program.  There is no charge to include your items in the packets. 

Currently, we have over 100 items from the following Chamber members, so there is no need for any of them to drop items off to the office.  But, if your name is not listed and you would like to participate, please drop 100+ items to the Chamber office. 

Please contact us with any questions.  Have a great day.
100 items or more

The Independent Chef food magazine, Pigg

A Place For You - First Baptist Church Maryville magazine

Holiday Guide - Tourism Times

TheBank of Edwardsville Hand Sanitizing Gel

Collinsville Building and Loan Association Pocket Calendar - Collinsville

Weekly Medicine Holders - Allen's Drugs

Cedarhurst Assisted Living

OMEGA Home Healthcare, LLC Flier

D & S Self Storage

American Fitness Membership Cards

Walgreens digital print order coupon

House Doctors coupon

Grime Stoppers Flier

The Children's Museum coupon flier

A Friendly Welcome from the Women's Club of Troy

Alle's Drugs of Pharmacies

Hollywood Tan coupon

Express Care Anderson Hospital

Tri-Township Public Library flier

TJ Cash Travel Card

US Bank pamphlet 

 

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SHRIMP BOIL AT TROY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

Saturday, February 6 ~ 1:00pm to 6:00pm.  The Children’s Ministry Department is hosting a Shrimp Boil, Saturday, February 6 — 1:00-6:00 pm. or till the food runs out.

Price is $10 per person, which includes Shrimp, Sausage, Corn on the Cob and Potatoes. You may eat in or carry-outs will be available.  Proceeds benefit the Children’s Ministry Department.

Troy United Methodist Church is located at 407 Edwardsville Road (Rte. 162) Contact Kim McGrath for more information 667-6241 ext 13 or Kim@troyumc.org or visit the church website: http://www.troyumc.org/.

 

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EASTER POUND CAKES ARE BACK

The Pentecostals of Troy, 312 S. Main St., will be hosting a special service on February 20 at 6 PM in honor of Black History Month. There will be contemporary music, a relevant message, over $100 in groceries given away, and refreshments afterwards. The children of the church will be performing the Black National Anthem "Lift Up Every Voice and Sing."

Easter Pound Cakes are now on sale. The egg-shaped chocolate-covered, topped with a candy flower pound cakes sell for $10 per dozen and $5 per half-dozen.

Angel Food Ministry orders are being accepted now through February 17. $60 worth of groceries can be purchased for $30 by anyone and Link cards are accepted.

For more information please call 667-6054 or visit us on the web at www.pentecostalsoftroy.org.

 

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RENEE'S GOURMET CATERING OFFERS VALENTINE'S DAY OPTION

VALENTINE'S DAY SPECIAL

Appetizer Plate for Two:

Gourmet Sausage, Brie, Grapes, Domestic Cheese, and Crackers

♥ Herbed Tomato Bisque

♥ Fresh Mixed Greens with Hearts of Palm, Feta Cheese,

Sunflower Seeds, Artichoke Hearts, and Fresh Fruit

Served with Raspberry Vinaigrette

♥ Entrée Choice of:

Seafood Bowtie Pasta Toss

~or~

Honey Dijon Chicken

Served on a Bed of Confetti Rice

~ Entrées to be served with ~

Fresh Italian Blend Vegetables sautéed in an Herbed Butter Sauce

(a medley of fresh vegetables including broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, and more)

♥ Stuffed Strawberries, New York Cheesecakes

and Tuxedo Brownies for Two

$49.95 plus tax

♥ Orders must be placed by Wednesday, February 10, 2010 ♥

Dinners will be available for pickup during the morning of Saturday, February 13.

All items are fully prepared and oven-ready.

Please call now to reserve your dinner and schedule pickup time.

1278 Vandalia ♥ Collinsville, IL 62234 ♥ 618-343-6290

www.reneesgourmetcatering.com

 

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SEEKING "GREEN JOBS" INFORMATION

Dear Respondent,

Would you help us?

The Madison County Employment and Training Department would like to measure the potential of “green jobs” in our community. By conducting a short survey we want to know whether your business currently has, or plans to have, any jobs which can be categorized as a “green job.”

Your responses will be kept confidential. Please respond to the survey no later than 03/01/2010.

To start the online survey please follow the link to our website, by clicking on:

http://www.mcetd.org/gogreensurvey.asp

Thank you for your cooperation and time.

Ilker Abban
Marketing Research
Madison County Employment and Training Department

 

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MARYVILLE PARKS AND RECREATION OFFERS ANNUAL DISCOVERY SERIES

Maryville Parks and Recreation will again host three Sundays of ideas and interests with their 3rd Annual Discovery Series.

On Sunday, Feb 7, Chef Lee Conway, a premier caterer in the St. Louis/ Metro East area, will demonstrate “New Ideas with Desserts” at Maryville Senior Center from 1:00 to 3:00.

Chef Conway will demonstrate a number of unique, yet simple dessert ideas to help you prepare your own delicious dishes and make any occasion a special one. Samples!!!

The second session will be February 21 on “Researching your Family Tree ”. Shirley Trekell President of the Troy Genealogical Society and Reba Mathis, Treasurer of the group, will present the session at Maryville Senior Center from 1:00-3:00 PM. The session will help beginners who are just starting their family search. However, veteran researchers are also encouraged to attend and pick up some new ideas and resources. Participants will receive a number of hand-outs.

The last session will be held on, Sunday, February 28 at Cindy’s Critter Camp. 2330 S. Center (Rt. 159) from 1:00 to 3:00 on “Training You to Train Your Dog”. John Dahman, a certified Master Dog Trainer, will help you with the basics of training yourself to help train your new or older dog. John will give participants ideas and instructions on how to get your canine family member to respond to your wishes. Please do not bring your family pet.

Seating will be limited for the various sessions, so reservations are requested. Please contact Sharon at 345-1837, Judy at 288-9232, or Curt at 407-6549 before 5:00 PM on the Friday before the event. In case of inclement weather, please call to check on the session.

Finally, remember that the "Best of Maryville" Art Contest & Show is March 14. Sort through the pictures you took this summer or get outside and take some interesting winter pictures! Visit our web site for ideas and forms. www.vil.maryville.il.us

 

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INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT OFFERS DISCOUNT

Carol Pigg, Your Independent Kitchen Consultant, Has your classic baking stone on sale for 20% off for February. For all orders received and paid for by February 8th, 50% of her commission will be donated to Haiti support teams. For more information or to order you baking stones, contact Carol Pigg at (618) 872-9131 or at pamperedpig3@charter.net

 

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MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. REMEMBERED AT SWIC EVENT

What: Martin Luther King Jr. Observance Event
When: 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., Jan. 28.
Where: Southwestern Illinois College Main Complex Theatre, 2500 Carlyle Ave., Belleville, Ill.
Who: Belleville Chief of Police Col. William Clay III will give a keynote address concerning King’s impact on America.
Why: Reenact King’s most famous speech and recognize his work. Begin by joining in on a call and response reading of King’s speech, “I Have a Dream,” as given Aug. 28, 1963. Watch a skit about Martin Luther King Jr. and his wife Coretta Scott King. Light refreshments will follow. The event is free and open to the public.

For more information, contact the Minority Transfer and Multicultural Student Services Center at 618-235-2700, ext. 5537.

 

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