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Chamber Chat
Beloit Relays
Just a reminder the 77th Beloit Relays will be taking place today at Trojan Stadium. Field events will start at 10am. Preliminaries will start at 11am followed by the 3200m run and the running event finals.
PARTICIPATING SCHOOLS 1-2A
Bennington, Clifton/Clyde, Ell-Saline, Lakeside, Lincoln, Logan, Osborne, Pike Valley, Republic Co., Rock Hills, St. Johns-Beloit, Salina Christian, Salina-Sacred Heart, Smith Center, Solomon, Southern Cloud, Sylvan-Lucas, Tescott, Tipton, Thunder Ridge, Washington Co., Wilson
3-4A Abilene, Beloit, Chapman, Clay Center, Concordia, Ellsworth, Marion, Minneapolis, Phillipsburg, Riley County, Russell, Southeast of Saline
There will be a lot of people in Beloit so please welcome everyone with a smile!
Beloit Community Wide Garage Sale
The Beloit Community Wide Garage Sale will take place on Saturday, April 29th. Sign up at the Waconda Trader & get two FREE Community-Wide Garage Sale signs & your sale location on the map with your PAID ad. Cost is $6.00 for up to 10 words & $.50 per word thereafter.
Deadline is Noon, Friday, April 21st. For more information contact the Trader at 738-2424.
Chamber Coffee!
Join us for the “Chamber Coffee” Friday, May 12th at NCK Tech Conference Room, 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. (come and go) there will be tours of the house built by the students.
There will be refreshments and tons of networking!
Kettle Specials
Grilled Cheese: “The Tailgater” Texas Red Chili with beans, cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses
Drink: Deschutes Mirror Pond Pale Ale, $3.50
Port Library
Genealogy Workshop & Informational Meeting
Saturday, May 6th
1:30pm-3pm
Port Library
Free and open to the public
Sponsored by:
Desire Tobey Sears Chapter KSDAR
And Kansas Society DAR
Kettle Events
Beloit Typewriter Exchange
Book Signing by Lora K Reiter
Thursday, May 11th 10am-1pm
“From Ash Creek to China & Back
plus her other books will also be available.
Beloit Typewriter Exchange, 111 E Main St. Beloit, KS
KVSV Broadcast Schedule
Hear Kansas City Royals Baseball on AM1190 KVSV The Mix
Friday, April 28….MINNESOTA…………………………6:30pm
Saturday, April 29…MINNESOTA……………………..5:30pm
Sunday, April 30…..MINNESOTA……………………..12:30pm
Monday May 1st………….CHICAGO WHITE SOX…..6:30pm
Tuesday May 2nd………….CHICAGO WHITE SOX…..6:30pm
Wednesday May 3rd……..CHICAGO WHITE SOX…..6:30pm
Thursday May 4th………….CHICAGO WHITE SOX….12:30pm
Friday May 5th………………CLEVELAND …………………6:30pm
Saturday May 6th………….CLEVELAND………………….2:30pm
Sunday May 7th…………….CLEVELAND………………….12:30pm
Leadership Mitchell County
We are now accepting applications for the next Leadership Mitchell County Class 18! Please help us by nominating a friend, co-worker or family member who is from Osborne County, Jewell County or Mitchell County. Applications are due by June 1, 2017!
Visit our website and download the application here:
http://www.leadershipmitchellcounty.org/appbrochure.html
Beloit Area Prayer Breakfast
BELOIT AREA PRAYER BREAKFAST
THURSDAY, MAY 4, 2017
6:30 to 7:45 AM
First United Methodist Church
Fellowship Hall
801 N. Bell St., Beloit, KS 67420
Speaker: Robert Davis
Local Businessman, Husband, Father and Dedicated Follower of Jesus
Who will share about his prayer journey.
The breakfast is free. Donations are welcomed to help with similar future events.
Co-sponsored by the Beloit Ministerial Association and a group of local volunteers.
2017 National Day of Prayer Theme:
For Your Great Name’s Sake
Hear Us…Forgive Us…Heal Us!
Based on Daniel 9:9
The Pet Connection Tie-Dye Taco Tuesday
Relay for Life Community Events
Hopping for Hope at Sonic
Relay for Life volunteers are carhopping for hope at the Sonic in Beloit April 28 from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. where all cash tips will benefit Relay for Life. So stop by to eat or enjoy a special treat and donate to Relay for Life on April 28. If you would like to volunteer to work a two-hour shift contact Beth Holling at 785-545-5477. For more information visit www.facebook.com/RFLMitchellOsborneJewellKS
Join Relay for Life at the Movies
Join Relay for Life of Mitchell, Osborne and Jewell Counties (RFL) in celebrating another year with a Movie Event to launch the Relay for Life season. RFL invites all to attend the special showing of 50/50 at Solomon Valley Cinema in Beloit at 2:00 p.m. on April 29.
Cancer survivors and one caretaker can attend the movie for free. Please wear your purple shirt and RSVP to Bev Wiese at 785-373-6652. Individuals who have joined or formed a Team for RFL of Mitchell, Osborne and Jewell Counties online at www.relayforlife.org can attend for free. Community members are encouraged to join in on the fun by purchasing a $5.00 ticket at the door. For more information visit www.facebook.com/RFLMitchellOsborneJewellKS .
Cancer Tees Me Off
Relay for Life of Mitchell, Osborne and Jewell Counties hosts a Glow-in-the-dark Golf Tournament Saturday, May 6 at 3:00 p.m. Entry fee of $200 includes: supper, 1 free drink, mulligans, glow-in-the-dark supplies, 4 luminaries per team, and hole-in-one prize entry you’re your entire team. Teams must have one lady per team for the 4-person scramble. Glow packages to decorate your cart will be available to purchase day of the event. To register, contact: Stephanie Chancellor at steph@fnbbeloit.com, 785-738-8900 or Christie Fouts at cmfouts87@gmail.com, 785-346-6497. Registration deadline is May 1.
Join the American Cancer Society at a Relay For Life® for Mitchell, Osborne & Jewell County
Join the fight against cancer and the movement to create a world with more birthdays, by participating in the American Cancer Society Relay For Life® on Saturday, June 3 at Chautauqua Park in Beloit starting at 4:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. This inspiring event unites the entire community in celebrating those who have had cancer, remembering loved ones lost, and providing an opportunity to fight back against the disease. Relay For Life supports the Society’s mission to save lives by helping people stay well, by helping people get well, by finding cures and by fighting back. To register for this FREE, family friendly event, or for more information, visit RelayForLife.org, or www.facebook.com/RFLMitchellOsborneJewellKS, or call 1-800-227-2345, or e-mail relayforlife.beloit@gmail.com
Mitchell County Clean-Up
Heart Choices
Have Any Exciting News to Share?
The Chamber wants to help spread the word about your business. “Noteworthy News” is your opportunity to do just that. It’s a great way to inform other Chamber members about anything that’s new within your organization. Fill us in on what’s happening from staff changes to a new product or service. Send it to beloitchamber@nckcn.com by Thursday at noon and I will include it in Chamber Chat!
Calendar of Events
Friday, April 28th – Beloit Relays – Trojan Stadium
Saturday, April 29th – City Wide Garage Sale
Saturday, April 29th – 9am-4pm – Conscious Discipline Workshop – Guaranty State Bank
Monday, May 1st– Saturday, May 6th – 8am-4pm – Mitchell County Clean-up
Monday, May 1st – 7pm – Mitchell County Fair Board – Guaranty State Bank
Tuesday, May 2nd – Noon – Rotary – Trail Room, Muni
Wednesday, May 3rd – Noon – Lions Club – NCK Tech
Thursday, May 4th – 6:30am-7:45am – Beloit Area Prayer Breakfast – United Methodist Church
Thursday, May 4th – Noon – Mitchell County Tourism – Courthouse
Saturday, May 6th – 1:30pm-3pm – Genealogy Workshop & Informational Meeting – Port Library
Monday, May 8th – 5:30pm – Mitchell County Historical Society – Museum
Tuesday, May 9th – Noon – Rotary – Trail Room
Tuesday, May 9th – 7pm – Cassiopeia
Wednesday, May 10th – Noon – Lions Club – NCK Tech
Thursday, May 11th – Noon – Chamber Board
Friday, May 12th – 9am-10:30am – Chamber Coffee – NCK Tech Student Union
Tuesday, May 16th – Noon – Rotary – Trail Room
Wednesday, May 17th – 9:30am – Beloit Ministerial Association
Wednesday, May 17th – Noon – Lions Club – NCK Tech
Thursday, May 18th – 12:30pm – SVED Board
Saturday, May 20th – Glen Elder City Wide Garage Sale
Tuesday, May 23rd – Noon – Rotary – Trail Room
Wednesday, May 24th – Noon – Lions Club – NCK Tech
Saturday, May 26th – Monday, May 29th – Memorial Day Activities
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