Chamber Connection
October 22, 2015 by Meredith Caddell
Stew Contest is ON!!! Saturday, October 24th!!!
The 46th Annual World Champion Hopkins County Stew Contest will take place as planned, Saturday, October 24th at 10:45am. After many conversations with stew cooks, discussions with the City of Sulphur Springs and questions from out-of-town visitors, the decision was made this morning to move forward with the stew contest.
We have all been praying for rain and we are finally getting it. We are going to be grateful that our farmers, ranchers, lakes and pools are getting rain. Fortunately, the grounds at Buford Park are sandy and the water drains off fairly quickly. Another benefit of Buford Park is that we have sidewalks so guests to the contest will not have to walk in the wet, muddy areas.
If for some reason, it is pouring rain, we are going to try to accommodate everyone who is craving stew. We will offer for the stew cooks to fill quarts with their stew and we will open Connally Street up at 12:00 to the public…not to park…but to drive through and purchase a quart of stew. We are also going to have a large tent that will have tables and chairs set up if you still want to come out and enjoy the event!
2015 Sulphur Springs Annual Corvette Show-Saturday, October 24th
Sulphur Springs Corvette Club is proud to announce it’s corvette only show being held at Celebration Plaza (downtown) in Sulphur Springs on October 24th 8:00am – 2:30pm (rain or shine). The corvette show is organized and conducted by the Sulphur Springs Corvette Club. The 2014 Corvette Classic was a huge success with 162 outstanding cars parked all over Celebration Plaza. Let’s fill the square with vettes and make this the best show yet.
Hopkins County Fall Festival will be held through the 25th. The Fall Festival will continue Thursday, October 22nd, Friday, October 23th and Saturday, October 24th full of exhibits, arts and crafts, creative arts show, events, games and concerts. For more information on Fall Festival Activities visit www.hopkinscountyfallfestival.com
Thank you to everyone who attended the ribbon cutting for Everything Unique
Carrie & Steve Nuckolls welcomed everyone to their beautifully, newly renovated store, Everything Unique! Guests were treated to wonderful food, drinks and fabulous shopping! If you haven’t been in the store lately, NOW is the time to stop by. With Christmas right around the corner, they can take care of all of your gift-giving needs. They have a huge selection of home décor items, Christmas decorations, artwork, household items, jewelry, purses and MUCH more! They also have a fabulous staff that can help with all of your home interior design needs. They are located at 124 Main Street in Beautiful Downtown Sulphur Springs. They are open Monday – Saturday 10am-5pm. For more information, please call 903-885-7016.
Please join us for the Ribbon Cutting for B.T. Medical, Wednesday, October 28th
Please stop by B.T. Medical, located at 201 Linda Drive as we host their ribbon cutting. You will be amazed at all of the equipment and services they provide. The ribbon cutting will be at Noon.
Hopkins Place to celebrate all Veterans with special guest speaker Derek Jameson, October 29th
With Veteran’s Day quickly approaching, Hopkins Place would like to celebrate ALL Veterans with a special guest speaker, Derek Jameson. The event will take place Thursday, October 29th from 6:00-7:00pm. For more information or to RSVP, please call Sherrie at 903-439-1202.
Hamilton Bake Sale at Sulphur Springs First United Methodist Church Friday, October 30th
The lovely ladies of the Hamilton Bible Class would like to invite you to pick up some delicious treats, Friday morning beginning at 8am, October 30 in Fellowship Hall at FUMC. They always have yummy cakes, jellies, pies, cookies and TONS more! For more information, please call 903-885-2185.
Harvest Festival, stew & chili supper Saturday, October 31st at First United Methodist Church.
Don’t miss the annual First United Methodist Church’s Harvest Festival, Saturday, October 31st. The evening begins at 4:30-7:00 with the stew and chili supper. The movie night for children begins at 6:00 (pre-registration is required). The live and silent auction begins at 7:00. For more information please call 903-885-2185.
Scream on the Square, October 31st on Main Street from 1-5pm.
Come downtown to trick-or-treat at every business. They will have a costume contest, games, prizes and more. Select businesses will be offering special discounts. They will also be showing the Nightmare before Christmas on the square at 8pm.
“A Man Called Jon” Red Carpet Premiere on November 1st at Shannon Oaks.
The film, “A Man Called Jon”, was shot on location in Terrell, TX. We are hoping the city of Sulphur Springs will come out and support this film. They will be hosting the Red Carpet premiere on November 1, 2015 first screening at 3:00pm-5:00pm and another at 5:30pm-7:30pm at Shannon Oaks Church, 1113 E. Shannon Road, Sulphur Springs. Tickets are $8 in advance and $10 at the door. They are hoping to pack it out to send a huge message to Hollywood. For tickets please call Eric King at 903-348-0404 or visit their website at www.kingandbrownenterprises.com.
20th Anniversary of the Lights of Life Campaign-Kickoff, Tuesday, November 3rd at 10am
Stop by the Memorial Hospital Lobby Tuesday morning, November 3rd at 10am for the kick off for the 20th Annual Lights of Life Campaign. If you would like to honor or memorialize someone special, you may donate $25 and a light will be placed on the Lights of Life Christmas tree located in The Gardens at Memorial. All donations are tax deductible and be will be used to help purchase Six LUCAS CPR devices for EMS which will provide them the tools and abilities they need to improve survival rates during cardiac arrest!
Load the Wagon & Saddle Up for St. Jude Trail Ride, Saturday, November 14th
Saddle up your horses and help St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital fight cancer and other catastrophic diseases. The event will take place on Saturday, November 14th at Two J Ranch, 993 CR 2331 in Como. Gates will open at 7:00am, Saddle Up at 9:30 and Ride out at 10:00am. A free lunch will be provided, but remember…it is a fundraiser to help St. Jude’s Hospital, so donations will gladly be accepted. There will be horses and mule wagon rides available. There is a $10 minimum donation for you to ride your own horse. If you would like more information, please call Jean & Jim Murray at 903-488-3030 Sandy Billodeau @ 903-488-3311 or Jr. Gregg at 903-488-3685. Others assisting in this great event are Cathi & Jim Wright 903-488-4811 Don Meeks 903-488-3456, Mike Mund, T.W. Little, Daniel Walker, Carole Hatch and Jo Marie Neal, so any of them will be able to give you more information. If you have never participated in this event, it is spectacular and you should! Not only is it raising money for an amazing hospital, but to see the hundreds of people, loaded up in their wagons, heading out for the cause…it is absolutely incredible, so please try to attend!!
We would like to welcome our newest members to the Chamber of Commerce:
Magnolia Junction
211 Magnolia Street
Sulphur Springs, TX 75482
903-243-1200
Mary Campbell
Antiques & Furniture Restoration
That’s all for now…have a GREAT week!
Meredith Caddell
President/CEO
Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce
300 Connally Street
Sulphur Springs, TX 75482
903-885-6515-office
903-885-6516-fax
www.sulphursprings-tx.com
