{"id":477,"date":"2018-12-03T15:56:18","date_gmt":"2018-12-03T21:56:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/crenshawcochamber.com\/?p=477"},"modified":"2019-03-04T16:54:49","modified_gmt":"2019-03-04T22:54:49","slug":"december-2018-newsletter-4","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/crenshawcochamber.com\/?p=477","title":{"rendered":"December 2018 Newsletter"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

OK, the tree is lit, the Tree Lighting celebration is complete.\u00a0 Thanks to all who came out to welcome in the season with song, hot chocolate and Sister Schuberts delicious cinnamon rolls.\u00a0\u00a0Please check out the Chamber facebook page for pictures.
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Last Thursday was the judging day for the\u00a0Window\/Door Decorating Contest<\/strong>\u00a0and the winners were announced that night at the Tree Lighting.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Religious Category\u00a0– the winner is\u00a0This N That Antiques and Collectibles<\/strong> \u00a0 Whimsical Category – the winner is Main Street Bargains<\/strong>, runner up Living Water Coffee Shop\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0
Traditional Category\u00a0– the winner is\u00a0Corner Clock Cafe<\/strong>, runner up BB & T.
Congratulations and Thanks to all who participated – there is no way to describe the hours of effort and planning that went into these creative decorations…….PLEASE stop in and admire and let the store owners know you appreciate their putting Luverne truly in the\u00a0Christmas spirit.\u00a0 They are ALL winners…….Gary Mitchell, sponsor of the contest, thanked everyone who participated.\u00a0 Check out the Chamber and Celebrate Luverne facebook pages for pictures of winners and participants.\u00a0\u00a0
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As you shop in Crenshaw County, take time to register for our SHOP LOCAL PROMOTION<\/strong> at\n over 50 merchants.  Register each time you shop and maybe you will win a\n gift certificate of $25 or $50, winners to be drawn December 12th.  \nLook for the Christmas bag with registering information.  It\n is extremely important that we spend money locally to support our \nfriends and neighbors who depend on local shoppers…….at this giving \ntime of the year, let us give back to those who make our life more \nconvenient by always being there.  <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 **   New Chamber Members  **<\/strong>
Matthew Pippin, Pippin Family Winery and Vineyard, <\/strong>has\n joined the Chamber and we welcome this new business.  South Ridge \nWinery is located at 3297 Live Oak Rd, Luverne and Matthew and Tonya \nproduce wine, soaps, gifts, juices and more.  Follow them on Facebook \nfor a complete listing of gifts and purchases available.  They can be \nreached at 334-429-0572.  Follow on  Facebook at South Ridge Winery<\/strong> and Patsaliga Soaps<\/strong>.  Wonderful Christmas baskets and gifts for all.  Hours are Fridays 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. and Saturdays 10 a.m. til 5 p.m..   
Butler Land & Timbe<\/strong>r\n is also a new Chamber member, although a long time Crenshaw County \nbusiness.  Their real estate signs are seen all over the County as they \nassist people in selling or relocating. Agents Brad Butler, Danny \nRolling and Derek Sowell will be happy to handle all your real estate \nneeds.  Located at 92 S. Forest Avenue in downtown Luverne…  Call \n334-335-6784 to speak to an agent.  We welcome Butler Land and Timber.
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Chamber of Commerce Christmas Parade<\/strong>\u00a0–\u00a0Saturday, December 8th.<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0The parade will start at 11 a.m. from the Old Armory at 6th St. and Franklin.\u00a0 Lineup begins 9-9:30 a.m.\u00a0 We hope you are planning to enter the parade with a float, car, truck, walking group or horse & Buggy……Please follow the instructions of the Parade Marshalls at the lineup site as they turn chaos into a wonderful welcome to the Christmas season.\u00a0 \u00a0Call the Chamber office at 334-335-4468 to register your parade entry or respond to this email with the name of your group and a phone number for reference.\u00a0 We are excited to host this annual event.\u00a0\u00a0.Local stores will be open for your shopping pleasure and we earnestly hope you will “shop ’til you drop” in Luverne that day!!!\u00a0 Remember, local stores are owned by your friends, relatives and local people……..your shopping dollars are very important to them……..forget your “list” and see what you can find in your Hometown to complete your shopping…….. SHOPPING CAN BE FUN !!\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>
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From 13 on Fifth Antiques & Collectibles:<\/strong>
December 13th – 5 p.m.Free Community Event, Afterhours downtown Come get your jingle on, Bring your chairs and jackets, enjoy some live music by Chris Eiland ,hosted by 13 on Fifth ,refreshments provided by Corner Clock Caf\u00e9. Come have some fun…<\/p>\n\n\n\n

THU, DEC 13 AT 5 PMTinsel in a Tangle, Get your Jingle on<\/a>13 on Fifth Antiques & Collectibles<\/a>\u00a0\u00b7\u00a0Luverne
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And from LBWCC – the following scheduled for December 15th.Make and Take Gingerbread House<\/strong>
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 LBW\n Community College- Luverne Center is offering a one-day \u201cMake and Take \nGingerbread House\u201d course with instructor Jackie Sport. This class is \nfor ages 4-12 and a parent or guardian must accompany the child. The \nclass will be held on Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018,  1 \u2013 3 p.m. in the drill hall area of the Luverne Center.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Participants\n will decorate their house as they wish. Includes tray for building \nhouse on for transporting it home. Candies may vary according to the kit\n chosen.Space is limited. The course fee is $25 and this includes a $5 supply fee. Registration deadline is Nov. 30,\n 2018. Participants may register in person in the Student Services \noffice Monday \u2013 Thursday, 8 a.m. \u2013 5 p.m. or Friday, 8 a.m. \u2013 Noon. For \nmore information, call (334) 335-2187 ext. 7094 or email lelliott@lbwcc.edu<\/a>.\n\n<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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