 July 27, 2010 E-Bulletin Oroville Area Chamber of Commerce E-Bulletin | |
Oroville Area Chamber of Commerce Chairman's Circle Charter MembersGold Level Bronze Level
To become a sponsor or for more information call Chris Robbins at 538-2542. Foreword You don't feel like cooking tonight, do you? Eat at Mike's Grande Burger or Shakey's Pizza tonight and help put Roxy the Arson Dog through school. A portion of all sales will be donated to Roxy's training fund. Once her training is complete, Roxy will be a member of the Oroville Fire Department's arson investigation team.
The Oroville Area Chamber of Commerce is proud sponsor of this week's FRRPD Concert in the Park. Come listen to the gypsy sound of the Feather River Gypsies at Riverbend Park on Thursday evening at 6:30pm. Great music, vendors selling food & beverages, kids playing in the park & on the beach or taking a pony ride - it's a nice way to spend an evening. Feather River Recreation and Park District coordinates these free concerts every summer - Thank you!
Take me out to the ball game!
QUIZ TIME!!
Earworm Alert!! - The following earworm has permeated my tympanic membrane and is now running rampant in my cranium! Beware! It is contagious!
Stay cool and drink plenty of water! Keep Smilin, everyone! Chamber News & Events
Grand Opening & Open House for .COM's new building
Event Date: 08-04-10, Event Time: 5:30-6:30pm You're invited to the Grand Opening & Open House for .COM Computers & Graphics' new building. Light refreshments will be served.
Progressive Business-2-Business Mixer at Dirks Auto and Dredger Green Event Date: 08-18-10, Event Time: 5:30-7:00pm Doug Dirks, owner of Dirks Auto & Transmission Service, and Steve Seidenglanz and his newly developed Dredger Green are co-hosting the next Oroville Area Chamber of Commerce Progressive Business-2-Business Mixer. Contact Chris Robbins 538-2542. New Member - Robert L. Hewitt, Attorney at Law Robert L. Hewitt, Attorney at Law (center), accepts his Oroville Area Chamber of Commerce membership decal from Mike Driskill (left) with Driskill Insurance Agency and Gary Norwood (right), the Chamber’s Chairman of the Board and owner of Comp-U-Bytes Computers and Oroville Wireless, at a recent BNI meeting. Robert Hewitt provides a variety of legal services, including probate, estate planning, wills, trusts, durable powers of attorney and legal solutions to business problems. For an attorney who will listen to you, call him at 534-8393. The Law Office of Robert L. Hewitt is located at 1876 Bird St. in Downtown Oroville.Help Roxy Become an Arson Dog! Fundraiser to help Roxy become an Arson Dog
Event Date: 07-27-10, Event Time: 5:00-10:00pm Help Roxy become an Arson Dog! Donations to Roxy's training fund will be accepted and a portion of all sales will be donated as well. Snow cones and cotton candy will be available for the kids for free courtesy of Oroville Storage, however, donations for Roxy are appreciated. Contact Marnie Gedney 538-2480. Training for Roxy to become... read more... Community Events Thermalito Grange Friday Night BINGO!
Event Date: 07-30-10, Event Time: 5:30pm Friday Fun Night BINGO. Lots of fun & prizes. Snack bar open with sandwiches, chips, dessert. $1.00 per game. 50/50 split & 1 Winner Take All game. EVERYONE WELCOME!! Contact Person: Cheri Bunker 532-4539.
Event Date: 07-31-10, Event Time: 9:00am-3:00pm The first annual Senior Services Fair will showcase the businesses, support services, and amenities that are available to senior's and caregivers in the surrounding Oroville area. Table space is $55 to $65 per table, and power is available. The event is free to the public. Contact Jana Frazier 533-7857.
First Friday in Downtown Oroville Event Date: 08-06-10, Event Time: 4:00pm The ODBA is proud to announce the August First Friday event. The Oro Dam Cruisers car clubs kicks it off with a cruise and car display and Big Cat Custom Cycles will show their motorcycles. Artists of Rivertown will have a reception, live radio remotes will broadcast from Coyote Clothing and Bicentennial Park, shops will stay open late with prize drawings, and the grand finale will be the movie in the park - "Avatar"! Contact Person: Celeste Silva 533-9622. Click here for details.
AVATAR...Free Movie in the Park Event Date: 08-06-10, Event Time: dusk Downtown Oroville Presents AVATAR free Movie in Bicentennial Park. Come early for best seating. Don't miss the Snack Shack!! Drug & alcohol free downtown event. Contact Person Celeste Silva 533-9622. This event brought to you by: Oro Dam Cruisers, Oroville Downtown Business Association, Oroville YMCA, City of Oroville, Butte County Office of Education.
Event Date: 08-07-10 - 08-15-10, Event Time: 9:30am This event is the nationwide "National Championships" for the race year 2010 of American Power Boat Association's Outboard Hydroplanes and Runabouts. Small and medium-sized boats of extreme speeds for the size of the craft. Competitors arrive from approximately 24 states to compete against local California racers. Spectator admission is free, but there is a $4 state park parking fee.
Oroville Night with the Chico Outlaws Event Date: 08-07-10, Event Time: 7:00pm Get your tickets now for Oroville Night with the Chico Outlaws. Enjoy an evening of baseball and support the Oroville Area Chamber of Commerce. Tickets are $7 and available at the Chamber office, 1789 Montgomery St. The Chamber receives a portion of ticket sales. This event is sponsored by Scheer Memorial Chapel. Contact Oroville Area Chamber of Commerce 538-2542.
Event Date: 08-13-10, Event Time: 6:00pm The Native Daughters of the Golden West invite you to Friday the 13th Bunco! Lots of fun, prizes, surprises, excellent food & good friends! Always surprises when Debbie leads the way!! Tickets $15.00 each. Raffle tickets additional cost. Contact Cheri Bunker 532-7922
12th Annual Berry Creek Berry Festival Event Date: 08-14-10, Event Time: 10:00am-4:00pm Fun for the whole family! Live music & entertainment all day; art show & sale; the best hand-made crafts; exhibits by the CDF; activities and crafts for kids; great food & goodies; and, of course, lots of berry pies! Entry to festival is free. No pets please. Contact Loren Gill 589-3807. The Arts
Pastel Artist Marilyn St. Clair
Event Date: 07-02 thru 07-30-10, 11:00am-3:00pm Nationally recognized artist St. Clair will exhibit her landscape and portrait pastels along with 11 other local artists in a show that continues through July 30th. Free. Light refreshments served. The show's theme is ArtSpeak - the art of social commentary. Gallery hours are 11am-3pm, Tues. through Sat. Contact 533-4140.
Art Reception for Mr. Ted Hanson Event Date: 08-04-10, Event Time: 6-8 pm FKO presents an Artist Reception for Ted Hanson "At The Beach" Join us for an evening of fine art, refreshments, and laughter. Contact Tambara Garrick 533-4548
Reception for artist Darla Sittman Event Date: 08-06-10, Event Time: 3:00pm-7:00pm Paintings and sculptures by August's featured artist Darla Sittman will be shown during this DBA's First Friday event. Sittman paints in oils and watercolors and sculpts in bronze. Free. Light refreshments served. 14 other local artists will display works in paint, ceramics, found-object sculpture, carved stone and photography. The show continues through August 27th during regular gallery hours, 11am-3pm, Tues thru Sat. Contact Machelle Conn 533-4140. Music & Entertainment
Free Live Music at Feather Falls Casino's Bow & Arrow Lounge
8:00pm-1:00am
Contact Feather Falls Casino 533-3885
Free Live Entertainment at Gold Country Casino's Spirits Lounge 8:30pm-1:30am
Contact Gold Country Casino & Hotel 800-334-9400
FREE Thursday Night Concerts in the Park 6:30pm-8:00pm at Riverbend Park
From The City
Enhanced Business Technical Assistance Program
The City of Oroville Department of Business Assistance and Housing Development has contracted with two consultants to assist new and existing businesses within city limits to assess their bookkeeping, training and marketing plans at no charge to the businesses. For additional information about the program contact the Business Assistance Office at (530) 538-2534 or visit the City of Oroville website www.cityoforoville.org . - - - Oroville is a designated Enterprise Zone! You may be missing out on substantial tax credits! Collecting this money is easier than you think! For information on Oroville’s Enterprise Zone, call Rick Farley at 538-4307. | |
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