ATTIRE FOR CHAMBER AUCTION AVAILABLE ONLINE

Are you seeking the perfect 50's outfit for the Chamber Auction? Check out Cruisin' USA. Their link can be found on the Chamber's website, along with a discount code. We encourage you to visit their site, where you will find many different outfit ideas. When ordering, be sure to use the code as the Chamber receives 10% of every order placed by a Chamber member.

http://www.troymaryvillecoc.com

 

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SEEKING SPEAKER FOR HEALTH FAIR

Henning and Silver Creek are seeking a speaker/presenter for the 5th Grade Health Fair on April 21st at Henning. 

· Henning/Silver Creek Health Fair

· Date: Wednesday April 21st

· Time: 8:45 – 2pm

· Place: Henning Elementary (Silver Creek 5th graders will be in attendance as well)

· Topic: Your choice (Drug Awareness, Internet Safety, Bike Safety, other Safety Topic) – We will have a total of nine – 20min presentations/demos during the day. Presenters/Speakers will stay in the same classroom (the students will rotate from room to room every 20 minutes). We have DVD players and have overhead and Power Point available if needed.

· Perks: lunch is provided

Please call the Chamber office at 667-8769 if you are able to assist. 

 

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KURT'S CARSTAR HOSTS JUNE BUSINESS AFTER HOURS

On June 10, 2010, Kurt’s CARSTAR Collision Center and co-sponsor Scott Credit Union, along with the Troy/Maryville/St. Jacob, Edwardsville/ Glen Carbon & Collinsville Chamber of Commerce will be hosting its 4th Annual Fundraising Business after Hours! ALL proceeds will go to The Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Illinois. Our goal this year is to raise $10,000. By reaching this goal, we will be able to fund the wishes of two children in the southern Illinois community and give a life changing experience to a 10 year old from Pocahontas and a 4 year old from New Baden. To raise this money, we are going to have a car race dice game! With your participation in our business after-hours event, we can make wishes come true. For more details please contact Susan Kuykendall, susan@kurtscarstar.com or 618-444-2793.

SPECIAL THANKS FOR THE DONATIONS RECEIVED:

Scott Credit Union – Event Co-Sponsor

Charter Business – Racing Series Sponsor

The Bank of Edwardsville- First Race

3M- First Race

Jessica Harrison – Second Race

Dr. Corey Solman- Second Race

Maryville Pharmacy- Second Race

Alfonzo’s Pizza- Food Donation

First National Bank – Tent

The Children’s Museum – Auction Item

Gateway Grizzlies – Auction Items

Andrea’s Chiropractic- Auction Item

Children’s Museum- Auction Item

DoubleTree- Auction Item

 

We are still looking for our bartending sponsor and businesses for the first race and the CARSTAR 600.

 

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HAWTHORNE ANIMAL HOSPITAL TO HOST 5TH ANNUAL CANINE EASTER EGG HUNT

Hawthorne Animal Hospital is excited to host their fifth annual Canine Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 27, 2010. The event will be held at their Troy facility located at 1516 Alarth Drive off of Route 40 in Troy, Illinois. Registration starts at 1:00 PM with the “hunt” beginning promptly at 2:00 PM. Entry is just $3.00 per dog and all proceed benefit TreeHouse Wildlife Center. This year we will be joined by the Easter bunny from 1-2 PM. Have your pet’s photo taken for an additional $2 with the Easter bunny and receive a unique photo memory to remind you of this fun-filled day!

The Canine Easter Egg Hunt is open to all dogs, large and small. The “paw”ticipants will seek plastic eggs filled with dog treats dispersed in a field divided into weight categories. Each weight category will contain one special grand prize egg which allows the winner to collect the grand prize basket. These baskets are valued at over $200 and contain such items as deluxe villa boarding packages, dog treats, dog related items, and so much more.

The first 50 registered participants will receive a special doggie bag. For pre-registration or more information on this event, you can contact any Hawthorne Family of Hospitals: Glen Carbon 288-3971,

Troy 667-4900, Countryside Greenville 664-4200, Countryside Vandalia 283-9290 or Adair Gardens Pet Hospital 235-2744.

 

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"RED HAIRED BOYS" IN CONCERT

BLUE GRASS GROUP, “RED HAIRED BOYS” IN CONCERT AT TROY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

Sunday, March 14 at 8:00, 9:00 and 10:30 a.m.

You are invited to enjoy a morning of blue grass music and worship with special guest group “The Red Haired Boys” from Troy, Illinois at the Troy United Methodist Church on Sunday, March 14.

The Red Haired Boys are a quartet of bluegrass musicians from Marine, Illinois consisting of Daniel Moore on Guitar, Tim Moore, on the Guitar and Mandolin, Todd Moore on the Banjo, and Tyler Moore on the Fiddle. Having their start playing Gospel, Bluegrass, and Folk music together as a family about 15 years ago, they have now played for thousands across much of Illinois and Missouri. As a quartet, they have been together for five years and loving every minute of it. Their real drive as a band is to have fun and honestly, that is what they do.

Individually: Tyler has won countless Fiddle contests across the Midwest including; Illinois State Fair Open Fiddle Champion, Illinois Old Time Junior as well as Open Fiddle Champion, and Madison County Fair Open Fiddle Champion. Todd has placed in several contests, including; 2nd and 3rd place Illinois State Fair Champion, and 3rd Place Illinois Appletime Banjo Competition. As a band; they have won the Regional Colgate Country Music Showdown.

A quote from the band: “We are an easygoing bunch. The song "Daddy Sang Bass" by Johnny Cash pretty much sums us up....except for that whole part about 'little brother.' That ain’t right...”

Troy United Methodist Church is located at 407 Edwardsville Road (Rte. 162) For further information, please contact the church office at 667-6241 or visit the church website at http://www.troyumc.org/.

 

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CONSTRUCTION CONCEPTS ASSISTS WITH BENEFIT

Jennifer Latinette Benefit Efforts

Our Event is open to anyone who would like to donate to a good cause.

Nearly everyone has been affected by cancer in one form or another…wife, mother, sister, aunt, friend etc. so, I am organizing this benefit event for Jennifer Perry Latinette and I need your help to make it a success!

In December 2009, Jennifer developed some pain…actually a lot of pain!

In January 2010, more tests revealed terminal brain cancer.

We would love to have you there to enjoy an evening of good food, live music, and to also participate in our silent auction. Over 100 Auction items include:

Kenny Chesney Autographed guitar

A variety of sports and entertainment autographed memorabilia

- TJ Oshie Jersey, LaRussa Bat, Bono Album Cover, Jillian Michaels 8x10, etc.

Custom made steel fire pit

Photography packages

Cindy’s Critter Camp 6 week Dog Training

Schaltenbrand Construction Plaster Repair

Paintball Open Play Passes

Various restaurant and other local business gift cards

And many more..

Friday March 12, 2010 – Gateway Convention Center Collinsville, IL – North Entrance

Buffet Dinner/Cash Bar/Music by Millennium Band/Silent Auction

Tickets $25 per person, ($200 for a table of 8)

(General Admission for Dinner/Auction/Music separate from tournament)

Texas Hold’em Tournament - Buy in $50 – Start time 8:00 p.m.

Single Elimination-Pay Outs to Top 10% of Participants

Come Early – Buy In beginning at 6:30

(First 200 to register will play)

(General Admission for Dinner/Auction/Music NOT required)

Doors open at 5:30

Purchase tickets and register for Texas Hold’em online: www.jenniferlatinettesjourney.com

Or contact Jeanie Strohmeier at jeanie@conconcorp.com for more information.

 

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MARCH IS AMERICAN RED CROSS MONTH

March is American Red Cross Month; Celebrants sought

Since World War II and the days of Franklin Delano Roosevelt, March is proclaimed American Red Cross Month by U.S. presidents.

Throughout the month of March, 750 Red Cross chapters across the country will celebrate in a variety of ways, including holding special events, volunteer training or fundraisers to give people an opportunity to support the organization through donations of time, money or blood.

One way of celebrating is to continue the mission by donating a unit of blood at a Red Cross donor center or neighborhood blood drive. A single donation, which actually takes only a few minutes, can help save the lives of three individuals. It just doesn’t’ get much better than that.

Consider donating blood at TheBANK of Edwardsville in the Basement Conference Room, 330 West Vandalia, Edwardsville, IL., on Tuesday, March 23, 2010 from 11:30 AM to 2 PM.

Each year the Red Cross collects approximately 6.5 million units of blood, from roughly 4.5 million volunteer blood donors. From these donations, the Red Cross distributes around 9.5 million blood products to patients at approximately 3,000 hospitals and transfusion centers across the country.

How to Donate Blood:

To make an appointment please call Nikki at (618) 659-6354. All blood types are needed to ensure the Red Cross maintains an adequate blood supply. A blood donor card or driver’s license or two other

forms of identification are required at check-in. Donors must be in general good health, weigh at least 110 pounds and be at least 17 years old. New height and weight restrictions apply to donors younger

than 19. Visit bloodisneeded.org to learn more.

 

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"AN ART AFFAIR" ON MARCH 14

Highland Arts Council will host “An Art Affair” featuring area artists on Sunday afternoon, March 14, from 1:30 to 4:00 p.m. The event will be held at the historic John Wildi Masonic Temple located at 721 9th Street, Highland – and is free and open to the public.

Art Affair guests are invited to casually wander through the main floor to view paints, photography, wood and pottery masterpieces of a number of area artists, while taking in the unique architecture and craftsmanship of the 100 year old historic building.

In addition, musical entertainment will be provided by vocal quartet 9th & Washington from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. and by Phil’zHarmoniks, students in the SIU-E Suzuki Strings Program, from 2:45 – 3:45 p.m.

Refreshments will be served throughout the afternoon.

According to Tina Frank, event chair, “This will be a unique opportunity to enjoy Highland history and the talents of area artists in one afternoon. We invite all those interested in the arts to attend our event – which is free and open to the public.”

This is the Highland Arts Council’s third Art Affair and is being made possible through a grant from the Highland Area Community Foundation. For further information, contact Tina Frank, Highland Arts Council President and event chair at 654-1396.

 

 

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EASTER EGG HUNT ON APRIL 3RD

Prudential One Realty (Maureen Clark and Heather Sterling) is having an Easter Egg Hunt in Troy Park on April 3rd from 10-12. We have many events planned, including: bounce house, finger print kits, cookie decorating, face painting, tattoo booth, hula hoop contest, coloring contest, hot chocolate, and over 3,000 filled easter eggs. This is a free event, but we are asking everyone bring a non-perishable food item to donate to the local food pantry. We are very excited about this event,

 

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GATEWAY CENTER'S PUBLIC SHOWS

Gateway Center's Public Shows March, April, and May 2010:

Belleville News Democrat Career Expo

Wednesday, March 10

10 am to 3 pm

FREE ADMISSION

 

Texas Hold 'Em Tournament Fundraiser for Jennifer Perry Latinette

Friday, March 12

Tickets: $25 per person

6:00 pm until 11:00 pm

Doors Open at 5:30 pm

Single Elimination Texas Hold 'Em Tournament 8:00 pm.

Tickets: $25 per person

 

Pegasus Productions Psychic Fair

Saturday, March 13 and Sunday, March 14

Saturday: 10 am - 6 pm

Sunday: 10 am - 6 pm

$7 Adult Admission

12 & Under Free

 

American Indian & Ethnographic Show

Saturday, March 20 and Sunday, March 21

Saturday: 8am - 5pm

Sunday: 8am - 2pm

Free Admission

 

Illinois Archaeological Society

Saturday, March 20 and Sunday, March 21

Saturday: 8am - 5pm

Sunday: 8am - 2pm

$3 Adult Admission

$5 for a 2-Day Pass

12 & Under Free

 

International Gem & Jewelry Show, Inc.

Friday, March 26 through Sunday, March 28

Friday: 12pm - 6pm

Saturday: 10am - 6pm

Sunday: 11am - 5pm

Admission: All Ages $8

Children 2 & Under Free

For more info: www.intergem.com

 

Creating Keepsakes Convention

Friday, April 9 and Saturday, April 10

Friday: 10 am to 6 pm

Saturday: 9 am to 5 pm

Class Registration at

www.creatingkeepsakes.com

 

Anime St. Louis 2010 Convention

Friday, April 23 through Sunday, April 25

Visit www.animestl.net for schedule and information.

 

Anderson Hospital Baby Fair

Sunday, May 2

1 pm to 4 pm

Free Admission

Congressional Prayer Breakfast

Monday, May 3

7:30 am until 9:00 am

For tickets or more information, please call: (618) 463-6850

Magic: The Gathering Midwest Masters Series

Saturday, May 8

8 am - 9:45 pm

 

7th Annual SIPCA Wine Tasting

Friday, May 21

$20 Adult Admission

Must be 21 or older to attend.

For more information, please call 618-650-5530

 

Treasure Chest Craft Show

Friday, May 21 through Sunday, May 23

Friday: 3 pm -8 pm

Saturday: 9 am - 6 pm

Sunday: 10 am - 4 pm

Free Admission

For more info: www.treasurechestshows.com

 

 

 

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JOB OPPORTUNITY

EYE CARE OPPORTUNITY

Join our team of caring, knowledgeable professionals. Customer service skills a must! Computer and math skills required. Must be able to process information accurately and be detailed oriented. Part Time/Full Time. Apply:

UNGER EYE CARE

534 Edwardsville Rd..

Troy, IL 62294

Fax: 618-667-0205 uec@charter.net

EOE M/F

 

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SUPPORT THE CHORAL DEPARTMENT

SUPPORT THE CHORAL ARTS DEPARTMENT

ADVERTISE IN OUR UPCOMING MUSICAL PROGRAM

Give an Atta-Boy or Atta-Girl to Your Favorite Performer!!!

Triad High School Presents:

AIDA

DEADLINE TO SUBMIT AN AD IS MARCH 12, 2010

All Ads will be Black and White

1/8 Page $10.00

¼ Page 20.00

Half Page 35.00

Full Page 75.00

Please email artwork and copy for ads to: pochaps@wisperhome.com

Write AIDA Ad in the subject line

Send in one of the following formats: jpeg,tiff or pdf. Make sure to send files with at least 200 DPI resolution

Mail payment and ads that cannot be emailed to Triad High School, Attention: Linda Remiger, 703 E. US Highway 40, Troy, IL 62294

If you have any questions please call Mrs. Susan Chapman at 618-410-8572 or email at pochaps@wisperhome.com

 

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11TH ANNUAL ST. PATRICK'S DAY 4-PERSON SCRAMBLE

11th Annual St. Patrick's Day

4-Person Scramble

Saturday, March 13

Cost for the event: $65.00 per person

Includes: Golf, 2 Drink Tickets, Meal to follow tourney

Registration: 9:00am

Shot gun start:10:00am

Two Flights - Two Places

Full field potential Purse $2880.00

Optional Skins Game.

Four Fun Contest

Closest to the Pin # 3

Closest to the Lake # 6

Closest to the Pin on Second Shot # 11

Closest to 125 yard marker # 14

For more info or to register call the proshop 618-346-8800

 

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HOSPICE OF SOUTHERN ILLINOIS HOSTS FUNDRAISER

Eat Wings. Raise Funds. Help raise money for Hospice of Southern Illinois by joining us on Wednesday, March 10, 2010 from 6-8 p.m. at the Belleville, Edwardsville or O’Fallon Buffalo Wild Wings for dinner. Buffalo Wild Wings will donate 10% of all food & beverage purchases from 6-8 p.m. accompanied by coupon will be donated to Hospice of Southern Illinois! Other events for the evening include: 50/50 and Wine Basket Raffles, Blazin’ Challenge (7 p.m. in Belleville, $10 entry fee, prize for winner) and a Buzztime® Trivia Competition (7 p.m. in Edwardsville and O’Fallon, $5 entry fee, prize for winner). For more information contact Kathy at 618-235-1703 or kwilson@hospice.org.

 

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OPEN LOCATION FOR BUSINESS

Great Opportunity for a new small business or looking to relocate!

Just $139,900

213 East Market, Troy, IL

This property is well maintained with a newer architectural roof,

dutch lap siding, newer electrical and landscaping.

Includes:

Training Room, Reception Room, Private Office, 2 Handicap Restrooms,

Utility Room, and Off-Street Parking.

Contact Bob Rohrkaste for Detailed Information

at 618-920-2562

 

 

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SIUE PRESENTS SPEED NETWORKING

Back by popular demand, SIUE Speednetworking is the social networking event that brings together SIUE students and alumni professionals. Based on the format of speed dating, attendees will have twelve minutes to network with multiple alumni grouped at tables of eight. Once the twelve minutes is up, students will move to the next table and continue networking. Students will practice his or her "elevator speech" and learn how to make a good first impression. Alumni will talk about their post-college job experience, share networking tips and provide advice on this valuable career skill. Alumni volunteers will have the chance to network during the pre-event networking reception.

Alumni Volunteer Information

Volunteers are needed to serve as the Speednetworking contacts. Alumni volunteers will be grouped at tables of eight and participants will rotate to different table every twelve minutes. Even though you will be modeling effective networking techniques for participants, we hope you will also find the experience useful for your own professional development. Alumni will network and enjoy refreshments with the other volunteers during the pre-event reception from 6:00-6:30pm.

If you are interested in volunteering, please complete the online registration form at http://www.siue.edu/alumni/speednetworking.shtml.

 

Thank you in advance for your support!

 

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EASTER DRAMA SCHEDULED

The Pentecostals of Troy, 312 S. Main St., Troy IL, are accepting orders for Angel Food Ministries until March 17. Angel Food Ministry is a monthly discounted supplemental food program available to anyone. A $60 Signature Box of groceries can be purchased for $30. A Signature Box will feed a family of four for one week. Orders are accepted at the church every Wednesday evening at 6:30 PM, or anytime on the web at www.angelfoodministries.com. The link card is accepted.

Orders for the Easter Pound Cakes will continue until March 14. The chocolate covered egg shaped cake are topped with a candy flower and sell for $10 per dozen and $5 per half dozen.

Tickets are now on sale for Messiah, an Easter Drama, which will be performed April 3 & 4 at 7 PM. $5 per ticket is the suggested donation for admittance.

 

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