Chamber Events & Announcements

The Central Baldwin Chamber of Commerce's Business After Hours will be Tuesday, March 9th, 2010, 5:00 p.m. - 6:30p.m., at Magnolia Blossom Cafe, Robertsdale. Please join us for fun, networking, food, entertainment and door prizes. For more information call the Chamber office at 251-947-2626. You may also follow this link to email us.

Are you a new Chamber member or just want to learn how to make the most of your Chamber investment? The Central Baldwin Chamber of Commerce will be hosting their 1st Quarter Member Orientation on Thursday, March 11th, 2010, Noon - 1 p.m., at the Central Annex, 22251 Palmer St., Robertsdale. Reservations required by March 5th. Note: Lunch is free, however, if you RSVP yes and are unable to attend without giving advance notice, you will be billed $10.00. Sponsored by: Coca Cola Bottling Co., Inc. For more information, please contact Jamie Mangion at 251-947-2626 or follow this link to email her.

The Central Baldwin Chamber of Commerce, South Baldwin Chamber of Commerce and Alabama Gulf coast Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting a One Cent Sales Tax Information Forum on Wednesday, March 17th, 2010, from 5:30pm to 7:00pm, at the Foley Civic Center. The speaker will be Superintendent JaNay Dawson. This event is free and open to the public! For more information call 251-947-2626.

The Central Baldwin Chamber of Commerce's morning networking meeting, Third Thursday, will be Thursday, March 18th, 2010, from 7:30 a.m.to 8:30 a.m. at the Chamber building, 23150 Hwy 59, Robertsdale. We ask that you bring plenty of business cards for everyone and invite a friend. We currently do not have a sponsor for this event. If you are interested in being a sponsor please call Jamie Mangion at 251-947-2626. You may also follow the link below to see a list of all our sponsorship opportunities.   http://docs.google.com/View?

There will be a Ribbon Cutting/Open House for Hope Center, 10274-A State Hwy 104, Fairhope, on Thursday, March 25th, 2010, 3:00pm - 5:00pm (Ribbon Cutting will be at 3:00pm). For more information please call the Chamber at 251-947-2626.

The Baldwin County EDA, Central Baldwin Chamber of Commerce, Alabama Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce, Eastern Shore Chamber of Commerce, North Baldwin Chamber of Commerce and South Baldwin Chamber of Commerce will be hosting the Baldwin County Job Fair on Friday, April 9th, 2010 at the Baldwin County Coliseum, Robertsdale. For information on how you can become a part of this event, contact Amanda Selph at the Baldwin County EDA at 251-947-1445 or aselph @ baldwineda.com.

The Central Baldwin Chamber of Commerce launched our first official blog! Check out our website at blog.centralbaldwin.com to check out our new blogging feature. Feedback is encouraged.

Community Events & Announcements

The Robertsdale Rotary will hold its 11th Annual Robertsdale Rotary Rodeo on March 12th & 13th, 7:30 p.m. (Gates open at 5 p.m.), at the Baldwin County Coliseum, Robertsdale. Friday night is Kid's Night - 12 and under FREE with attendance of parent or guardian. Advanced tickets are for sale at the Summerdale Western Store.

The Town of Loxley's City Rhythm Big Band Concert with Ballroom Dancing will be Saturday, March 13th, 2010 beginning at 7:00 p.m. at the Loxley Civic Center. For more information please call 251-964-4995.

The Robertsdale High School Alumni Association is COOKING UP Pulled Pork on Saturday, March 13, 2010, from 10am to 2pm, at the Robertsdale Firehouse. Eat in or carry out. $6.00 a plate includes Pulled Pork, Slaw, Baked Beans, Bread and Dessert. Split the Pot Tickets are $1.00 (drawing will be held at 2pm). All proceeds benefit the RHS Scholarship Fund.

A FREE "Taxpayer Workshop" will be held for business owners who are either starting a new business or may have an existing business on Tuesday, March 16th, 2010, 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., at the Central Annex Auditorium, 22251 Palmer St., Robertsdale. There will be a question and answer forum at the end of each presentation. For additional information call 251-970-4075 or 251-970-4074.

A Community Wide Yard Sale sponsored by the Loxley Senior Activities Program will be Saturday, March 20, 2010, from 8:00am until 2:00pm, at the Loxley Municipal Park. For more information call 251-964-7733 or 251-964-4665.

The 7th Annual Saddle Up For St. Judes will be Saturday, March 20, 2010 at Kaiser Farms, located on US 90 near Seminole (10 miles east of Robertsdale). Gates open at 7:00 a.m. with Welcome Announcements, Prayer and Ride beginning at 9:30 a.m. Live entertainment by: Amanda Pritchett and Erica Miller with the Riviera Band. Suggested Donations: $20 Adults/ $10 Children under 12 (Includes Lunch). For more information contact Event Coordinator Larry York at 251-947-7605.

The Town of Silverhill will hold a Ground Breaking for the sidewalk extension on Thursday, March 25, 2010, 4:00pm, at the Oscar Johnson Park, Silverhill. Light refreshments immediately following! For more information please contact Silverhill Town Hall at 251-945-5198.

Join Dan & Shelby of 95 KSJ as they host Denim & Diamonds, Friday, March 26th at 7:00 p.m. at Oak Hollow Farm in Fairhope. The evening will include dinner, live music by "gritsNpieces", silent auction and a "Diamond Dig". Tickets are $35 per person in advance and $40 per person at the door. A limited number of reserved tables are available for $400 per table. Blue jeans and glitzy western attire are recommended for the event. All proceeds will benefit Covenant Hospice patient and family services in Baldwin County. For more information or to purchase tickets, please contact 251-626-5255.

The Gulf Coast Gun Collectors Antique Gun Show will be all day March 27 - 28, 2010 at the Loxley Civic Center. For more information call Rick Lowell at 251-943-5834.

The Robertsdale Masonic Lodge's "Mason's Dinner" will be March 27th, 11:00 a.m. until, at the Robertsdale Masonic Hall, 18261 Pennsylvania St. Cost: Child $4.00/Adult $7.00. Take-Outs available.

The City of Foley announces its 4th Annual Flower and Garden Extravaganza to be held on April 10th and 11th, 2010, Heritage Park, Downtown Foley. Admission is free. For more information, contact the City of Foley Convention and Visitors Bureau at 251-943-1200.

"UNDER THE STARS with the Tip Tops", a benefit for CARE House Baldwin County Child Advocacy Center, will be Saturday, April 24, 2010 at Oak Hollow Farm in Fairhope. 5:30pm - 6:30pm: Antique Car Exhibit/Silent Auction!! 6:30pm: Great Food and Fabulous Entertainment!! Ticket Locations: Prudential Nichols Real Estate, Daphne; Ashurst and Niemeyer Realty, Fairhope; State Farm, Foley; Harrell, Whetstone & Monaghan, Gulf Shores; CARE House, Bay Minette. For more information call Ann Fuller 251-459-1604 or email her at annfuller @ bellsouth.net.