September 20, 2002


COMING EVENTS:

CHAMBER UPDATE


The Bobcaygeon & Area Chamber of Commerce
To Contact Us: Telephone 738-2202 Fax 738-1534
e-mail:chamber@bobcaygeon.org

September 21 & 22 - 49th Annual Corduroy Enduro Off-Road Races
September 21 & 22 - 8th Annual Central Ontario Antique Shop Tour (887-4134)
September 26-28 - 144th Bobcaygeon Fall Fair
October 5-6 & 12-13 - 17th Annual Victoria County Studio Tour
October 23 - Small BusinessWeek Luncheon


THANK-YOU TO CRUISEFEST VOLUNTEERS: We would like to extend a special thank-you to all those who volunteered their time to assist in the 6th Annual Cruisefest. We had 85 antique, classic and custom vehicles participate and an excellent turn out despite the cloudy weather!


FEAST O’ FALL PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST: Display your artistic side by participating in this City of Kawartha Lakes sponsored event. The Grand Prize is $500.00 donated by Denure Tours with first and second prizes awarded in each category. The categories are:

  • A Kawartha Moment
  • Recreation and Adventure
  • Our Natural Environment
  • Family Fun
The deadline to receive photos is Nov. 12, 2002. Phone 324-9411 for more information or visit our office to pick up your entry form, contest rules and release.

PETERBOROUGH LIFT LOCK 100TH ANNIVERSARY LOGO CONTEST: Here’s another opportunity to show your creative flair. The Peterborough Lift Lock Anniversary Celebrations Committee has begun planning a major celebration for the Peterborough Lift Lock, set for July 9, 2004. The Committee is opening a logo contest to the public in search of a logo image that captures the Lift Lock, its history and the events to celebrate its Centennial. Please call 1-800-663-2628 for further information, or drop by our office for a copy of the rules and regulations. First place is $500.00, 1st runner up is $300.00 and 2nd runner up wins $200.00.


VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: We are still looking for volunteers to help with the Bobcaygeon Fall Fair Food Booth. If you have any spare time on Friday, Sept 27 or Saturday, Sept 28, please call the office at 738-2202.

NEXT CHAMBER UPDATE: October 4th. If you have any information you would like to see in the next update or if you would like to place an ad, please contact us. Deadline for info & ads is Tuesday, October 1st. at noon.


IS YOUR PRESENT EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLAN COMPETITIVE: Take advantage of your Chamber Membership for access to superior value for your premium dollars. Call for a quote through the Chambers of Commerce Group Insurance Plan. Call 1-800-393-0630 for more information Shawn Hagerman CLU, ChFC.


VISIT OUR WEB SITE: We have tried to fill our Web site with lots of useful information. Check out our latest links. Visit www.bobcaygeon.org/fallfair.html for the Fall Fair schedule or www.bobcaygeon.org/sblunch.html for information on the Small Business Week Luncheon (A great event for small business owners!)



Check out www.city.kawarthalakes.on.ca or call 1.866.397.6673 for more event information.



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