February 20, 2012 Newsflash
Chamber Newsflash – February 20, 2012
Website: FallsChamber.org
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The Heritage Initiative – Learn more about The National Heritage Area Initiative by attending a Discovery Workshop this Sat. Feb. 25 from 9 am – 12Noon at the North Branch Area Library (6355 – 379th Street / Hwy 30, North Branch, MN 55056.) Register online here, or call 715-386-9490, or email jmoore@scvfoundation.org.
At right is Jill Shannon speaking to Chamber members about the Initiative at our luncheon last Thurs. Many thanks to our meeting sponsors; St. Croix Valley Senior Center, Eichten’s Hidden Acres and gf Goodies. Meeting sponsorship is open to any Chamber member, please inquire about how you can be a valued Sponsor by contacting the office.
Family Fun Bingo – Please donate a small prize for our first fundraiser of the year! We have an ambitious goal of raising $5000 this year and we can’t do it without YOU! Bingo is March 10 at the Taylors Falls Community Center (Old Depot) from 6:30 – 8:30 pm. Call 715.483.3580 by March 6 to contribute cash, gift certificate or a prize. Any value appreciated! Donate a prize and then come out and play! Thank you kindly!
St. Croix Falls High School – Donate blood through the American Red Cross next Tuesday, Feb. 28 between 10 am and 2 pm at the High School. National Honor Society members encourage you to make an appointment by calling Sarah Schmidt at 715.483.9823 x1315.
Taylors Falls Historical Society – “Quilts and Quilting in the Civil War Era” presented by Beverly Proulx on Thursday, March 1, at the Taylors Falls Memorial Community Center at 7 pm. Beverly will explain how quilts helped the Union Army win the war and why there are virtually no quilts left from the Confederate Army. Everyone welcome. Refreshments and door prizes.
Generations Hardwood Flooring – Thinking about updating your home? Add hardwood floors! Check our Facebook page for current specials and events. Contact Josie 715.483.3494. www.generationshardwoodflooring.com
Fine Acres Market – Free class this Wed. Feb. 22 from 6 – 9 pm, “The Magic and Power of Fermentation”. Find out how cultured foods supply your digestive tract with living cultures essential to breaking down food and assimilating nutrients. No registration required. Meet in the Fine Acres Community Room, 102 S. Washington St.
Festival Theatre - Presenting “Beatrix Potter Tales”, February 23 – March 4 with shows at 2pm on Feb. 26, Mar 1, 4 and shows at 7:30 pm on Feb. 23, 24, Mar 1, 2, 3. Jessica Balts, pictured at right, plays Governess Annie Moore in five tales to delight audiences of all ages. Tickets $13.50 adults, $8.50 youth.
Warren Nelson in Concert, Saturday, Feb. 25 at 7:30 pm. Warren will be joined by musical friends; Ed Willett, Andy Dee, Rowan Nelson-Ferris, and Otis McLennon. Tickets $21 in advance, $26 at the door, Flex Pass eligible. For reservations, call 715.483.3387 or 888.887.6002 or visit www.festivaltheatre.org
Business of the Month – Congratulations again to Barb’s Family Hair Care (owner, Barb Anderson, photographed at left) for being selected as the Chamber’s February Business of the Month! The salon offers coupons on their website, exceptional personal service for men, women and children, hair care products and tanning. Call 651.465.7271 or email barbsfamily@frontiernet.net
Inter-County Cooperative Publishing Association – Stock up and save during the February Envelope Special. Red, black or blue ink on #10 regular or window envelopes through the end of the month. For details, contact Linda at 715.483.9008.
Wild Mountain - Sunday, Feb. 26 is the next “Scout/4H Day”, which allows Scout and 4H groups to enjoy the same benefits of skiing/boarding and snow tubing that large groups do without the minimum number of participants. Visit http://www.wildmountain.com/ski-a-snowboard/groups/scout-days or call 651.465.6315. 24 hour advance reservations are required.
