Volume 2016 Issue 12 December 1, 2016 It s Your Business News From: Auburn Chamber of Commerce 2016 Christmas Retail Promotion Inside this Issue: Holiday Happenings 2 Calendar of Events 3 The holidays are here and the Chamber s Christmas Retail Promotion has begun. As of November 17th, spending a minimum of $5 at a participating Auburn business lets you enter to win some great prizes. Be sure to write your name and phone number on the back of your receipt and drop it in the collection box. The first round of winners has already been chosen and their prizes included chamber bucks and gift cards to some awesome Auburn businesses. Winners will be in the Nemaha County Herald each week starting Thursday, December 1st. You can also listen for the winners to be announced live on air with B103 at 9:25am on December 1st, 8th, 15th and 22nd. Ugly Sweater Contest/ Whiskey Run Creek 5K 4 Good Samaritan Society Celebrations 5 Events Around Auburn 6-13 Upcoming Events 14 Shop LO-ho-ho-CAL, Merry Christmas! The tree is lit and the season has begun. Cookies, cocoa, holiday movies were so much fun. There were Carolers, Carriage Rides, and Shopping Galore. No need to stop, get ready for more. Shopping local and going out for dinner. Put your receipt in the box and you could be a winner! So keep on shopping and enjoy the Christmas Spirit. If you re downtown listen for the holiday music, you re sure to hear it. More stocking stuffers can be found in stores just for you. Don t forget Chamber Bucks make great ones too. So be sure to stay on Santa s nice list. And have a very Merry Christmas.
Page 2 It s Your Business News Catholic Social Services - 3rd Annual St. Nicholas Toy Shoppe Catholic Social Services will hold its 3rd Annual St. Nicholas Toy Shoppe on Wednesday, December 21st. The mission of the Toy Shoppe is to provide parents who cannot afford a Christmas present for their children with the opportunity to shop for one. Families in need of help this Christmas need to call Angela at 402-274-9362 to register. On December 21st, parents will come to the Catholic Social Services office and shop for a toy. Toys will be arranged by gender and age. Parents will be able to pick out one toy and one stocking stuffer for each of their children ages 12 and under. If you would like to donate a new and unwrapped toy, please stop by Catholic Social Services office located at 1020 Central Ave between the hours of 9am to 5pm. If you know a family in need or have any questions please call Angela Seidl at 402-274-9362. Christmas on the Square Sunday, December 4th The Nemaha Valley Museum will host their traditional Christmas on the Square on Sunday, December 4th. The Museum will open that afternoon from 1pm-4pm sharing homemade cookies and hot chocolate with family and friends. They are lining up live music during the afternoon starting with Debbie Meyer and Lori Broady (piano) at 1pm. So come and enjoy the music. Don t forget there will also be s special guest arriving at 1:00 pm, but has to head back to the North Pole at 3pm. So come ready to see Santa as he will be stopping in to listen to our young one s Christmas wishes. Make your list and bring it along, as you are never to old to ask Santa for something. Don t forget the camera to snap a picture of your loved ones making your own memories. There will also be a Children s craft corner set up in the museum, where they can make something to hang on the tree or take it home for their own tree. So don t forget this weekend to stop in at the Nemaha Valley Museum for some family fun. This will be the final day the museum is open until spring so you don t want to miss out. Residential Lighting Contest 2016 The Auburn Chamber of Commerce will be having their annual Residential Lighting Contest on Monday, December 19th. Anyone within the Auburn City limits is welcome to participate. To sign up, see our registration form in the Nemaha County Herald or email the address to Tonia at auburnchamberofcommerce@gmail.com. Then just make sure your Christmas lights are on by 5pm, and our judges will go around after dark to select the winners. ONLY Christmas lights will be judged, inflatable decorations will not count towards the winning theme. Winners will be announced on Thursday, December 29nd, with prizes given to first, second, and third places. If you have any questions, please call the Chamber at 402-274-3521.
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 12pm: Ambassadors Meeting 11am: Nemaha County Gives Back 7am: Optimists at Café Metro 5:30pm: PSC Women s BB 7:30pm: PSC Men s BB 8am: United Methodist Cookie Walk / Trinity Lutheran Christmas Bazaar 9am-3pm: Christmas Craft Fair 5pm: Brownville Old Time Christmas 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1-4pm: Christmas on the Square 3pm: PSC Winter Band Concert 2pm: Good Samaritan Giving Tree Military Discount Day @ Orscheln s 12pm: Rotary 1pm: Marketing & Promotions Bowldog Alley 5pm: PSC Kellan Garber Senior Recital Senior Day @ Orscheln s & Glenn s 8am: Nemaha County Board of Comm. 4:30pm: PSC Magic of Christmas 7:30pm: PSC Magic of Christmas 12pm: Feeding 44 7:30pm: BCS Gala Christmas Concert 11:30am: PSC Day Care Chili Feed 12pm: PSC Women s Basketball 2pm: PSC Men s Basketball 7:30pm: BCS Gala Christmas Concert 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 2pm: BCS Gala Christmas Concert Senior Day @ Village Designs 5:30pm: School Board Meeting 7pm: City Council Meeting Military Discount Day @ Orscheln s 12pm: Rotary 1pm: Board of Directors @ El Portal Senior Day @ Glenn s & Orscheln s 12pm: Ugly Sweater Contest 7pm: Optimists at Arbor Manor 3pm: Deadline for Table Topper Info. 2pm: Whiskey Run Creek 5K Fun Run 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 2pm: MOPS tour of Homes 12pm: Senior Luncheon @ St. Paul s Military Discount Day @ Orscheln s Senior Day @ Glenn s & Orscheln s Office Closes at Noon 7am: Optimists at Café Metro 5pm: Residential Lighting Contest 12pm: Rotary 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Office Closed Military Discount Day @ Orscheln s Senior Day @ Glenn s & Orscheln s 12pm: Rotary 8am: Nemaha. County Board of Comm.
Page 4 Whiskey Run Creek Winery Winter Celebration & 5k Fun Run Saturday, December 17th Join Whiskey Run Creek Winery for their Annual Winter Celebration & 5k Fun Run on Saturday, December 17th. We encourage everyone to brave the cold to help raise funds for the Auburn BackPack Program. The starting time is 2:00 pm and the cost is $20. The Auburn BackPack Program provides food-filled backpacks to students in need of food over the weekends. It is being supported by a consortium of churches, community organizations, and citizens from Nemaha County in collaboration with the Lincoln Food Bank. Whiskey Run Creek Winery 702 Main St. Brownville, NE 68321 402-825-4601 It s Your Business News This is a FUN run/walk so there is no need to be a marathon runner to join them for this event. Many participants come just to support the cause and to enjoy a stroll through Brownville. We hope you will join us to help support this need. All participants will receive a t-shirt and are entered into door prize drawings. So be sure to register to get a free T-shirt while supplies last. Chamber of Commerce Ugly Sweater Contest December 14th Break out your worst Christmas attire, as the Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce our 4th Annual Ugly Christmas Sweater Contest on Wednesday, December 14th. Dig that hideous sweater you got from Grandma out of the closet, borrow a shirt from your tacky friend, or make the most obnoxious holiday-themed vest you can think of. Then snap a picture and email it to the Chamber at auburnchamberofcomerce@gmail.com by Noon on December 14th. We ll decide which is the worst of the worst and announce a first, second and third place winner on Friday, December 16th. Ugly has never been more fun! The 2016 Christmas Opening was a Very Merry Success! The Auburn Chamber of Commerce would like to say thank you to the following individuals and organizations for helping us ring in this holiday season: The City of Auburn The Board of Public Works SENDS Auburn Senior Center B103 Peru State College PSC Softball Team Stephanie Fisher United Methodist Church Women s Quarter Auburn High School FBLA Denny Blount We appreciate your time and dedication to the children of Auburn!
Good Samaritan Society - Holiday Happenings Page 5 The 3rd Annual Socks for Seniors. Today is the last day! Help bring a smile with a warm pair of socks to a senior. Socks must be new and may be traditional socks or fun colorful fuzzy socks. Location to drop off socks is the Auburn Senior Center, 1101 J St. Auburn, NE and Good Samaritan 1322 U St Auburn, NE. We are supporting one of our own Auburn Public Schools student Gavin Mason on his goal to donate Christmas gifts to children at the children s Hospital and Medical Center. Please drop off toys at our location 1322 U St. The public is invited to the Good Samaritan Society Merry Makers Performances Monday, December 12, 2016: RELEAST Band at 2:00 p.m. Monday, December 19, 2016: Pam Krogt at 2:00 p.m.
Serendipity Gifts & Décor The Hairitage Salon & Day Spa December Drawings We will be giving away gift basket with products and a flat iron worth $100 the week of Christmas! Open Late Every Thursday night until 7pm through Christmas! Sign up with any purchase the drawings will be on Saturdays! 1407 19th Street 402-274-5010 Check our Facebook page for specials and sign up to receive info on sales and special events!
Don t Forget to Stop by Dairy Sweet for some Gift Certificates this Holiday Season! 620 J Street Forget to give Santa your list? Don t worry, he ll be at Shopko Hometown Saturday December 10th 11am to 2pm Be sure to bring your camera! Dec. 4 Dec. 8 Peru State College Holiday Concerts Winter Band Concert featuring College Band & Hoyt Street Jazz Band Ensemble (3:00pm) Peru State College Theater Magic for Christmas Concert featuring Women s Choir, Concert Chorale, and Prestige Show Choir (4:30pm & 7:30pm) Jindra Fine Arts Building Bowldog Alley Winter Hours Monday - Thursday: 11am-9pm (Open Bowling 11am-4pm) Friday - Saturday: 11am-11pm (Open Bowling all day with Cosmic starting at 8pm) NEW YEAR S EVE PACKAGES 5:30 pm Package $75.00 Includes: 3 Hours of unlimited bowling up to 6 people Pizza, shoe rentals and 1 appetizer 9:00 pm Package $90.00 Includes: 3 Hours of unlimited cosmic bowling up to 6 people Pizza, shoe rentals and 1 appetizer *Must have a $25 non-refundable deposit. Goes towards package deal. Cancellations must give 48 hours notice. Dec 10: Open to public 11am-7pm (Private Party at 7) Dec 24 & 25: CLOSED
2016 Chamber Membership Dues Notices for Renewal will be sent out by Monday, December 5th. Renew by December 31st and get a 5% discount! TABLE TOPPER INFORMATION FOR JANUARY - APRIL DUE BY 3PM DECEMBER 16TH Senior Day at Shopko Hometown Wednesday December 7th For Customers 55 years and up. Restrictions do apply. See store for details. Glenn s Corner Market Every Wednesday is Senior Citizen Day! 5% Discount (60 years +) Every Tuesday is Military Discount Day at Orscheln s Farm & Home City Council Meeting Monday December 12th 7pm City Council Chambers
THE FLOWER SHOPPE Bring new or gently used hats and/or mittens for the tree and give the gift of warmth this year. Marketing & Promotions Meeting Tuesday, December 6th 1pm at Bowldog Alley Chamber Board of Directors Tuesday, December 13th 1pm at El Portal 30% off your Christmas Gifts! (does not include fresh or plants) Open on Thursdays until 7:00 pm Auburn Optimists Meetings Café Metro @ 7am Dec. 3rd, 10th, 24th Arbor Manor @ 7pm Dec. 15th Feeding 44 Mobile Food Pantry for Nemaha County Friday, December 9th Distribution Starts at Noon Al Wheeler Activity Center (600 Hoyt St, Peru, NE) Board of Public Works Meeting Thursday, December 8th 6pm City Council Chambers
Auburn Area Senior Dinner St. Paul s Lutheran Church Monday, December 19th Noon Lunch is open to anyone 55 years and older. Free Will Offering is taken. 2012 O Street 402-274-3834 If you need help providing presents this Christmas, please contact Angela at Catholic Social Services to be a part of their 3rd Annual St. Nicholas Toy Shoppe on December 21st 1020 Central Ave 402-274-9362 St. Francis Gift & Thrift Extended Holiday Shopping Hours ONE DAY ONLY Saturday, December 10th 10am 4pm Closed in December on: 2nd: 11th 24th-26th Staff Retreat in Lincoln Feast of the Immaculate Conception Christmas Need a last minute Christmas gift? Pick up some Chamber Bucks, the Gift Certificates that are good at any Chamber Member in Auburn.
UGLY SWEATER COLORING CONTEST - ADULTS ONLY (18 and over) Stop in at the library to get your blank copy to start creating your ugly masterpiece! Entries must be turned in by Dec. 20th Winners announced December 21st. Auburn State Theater 1221 J Street 402-274-4096 Doctor Strange (Showing from December 2nd-8th) Rogue One: A Star Wars Story Early Screening on December 15th at 7:30 pm in RealD 3D. Nightly at 7:30pm Saturday and Sunday matinees at 2:00 p.m.
Review from My View - From Behind the Desk I wish I could say I have a lot to fill you in on this month. But the truth of the matter is.have you seen my desk?!!! 1101 J Street Auburn, NE 68305 www.auburnnechamber.org If you want the full scoop of what s been going on behind the desk this month feel free to stop in and take a look. Phone: 402-274-3521 Email: auburnchamberofcommerce@gmail.com It s beginning to look a lot like Christmas...minus the pumpkins (Spookfest leftovers) and the trash bags of receipts (Retail Promotion) you ll find lying around. So let me just apologize that this Review from My View isn t full of all kinds of Christmas goodies but I can say that I m making a list and I m checking it twice! Please don t skim through this newsletter as you will be sure to miss out on a lot of amazing things going on this holiday season. Opportunities for everyone! If you have any questions or need anything please let me know. I m looking forward to finishing out 2016 and kicking off a brand new year with some exciting updates and growing together! Upcoming Events Residential Lighting Contest Monday, December 19 Please Note: Ugly Sweater Contest Wednesday, December 14 The Chamber of Commerce will close at Noon on Friday, December 23rd and remain closed on Monday, December 26th in observation of Christmas.