CHATTER - The Mechanicsburg Chamber of Commerce

Chamber
CHATTER
6 West Strawberry Avenue, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
In This Issue:
(717) 796-0811
11.5.15
www.mechanicsburgchamber.org
CHAMBER EVENTS
Chamber hosts Night Out with Hershey
Bears.............................................................4
Mechanicsburg Downtown Cleanup Day.......5
Friends of Simpson Public Library celebrate
35th Anniversary........................................7
Member News, Events & more!
Mechanicsburg Chamber Will
Hold Election for Board of
Directors at January Meeting
If you are interested in serving on the Board
of Directors for the Mechanicsburg Chamber
of Commerce, click here to review job description, nomination policies, procedures and application.
We are accepting applications!
November
10 - Business Women’s Networking Luncheon sponsored by Konhaus Marketing. The event will be held at
Strock’s Catering Barn, 729 Williams Grove Rd, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055. 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM. Enjoy
networking, lunch, music by the Mechanicsburg High
School String Quartet, and a FREE professional headshot
by Revelation Photography. FREE for members. $10 for
non-members.
13 - Ribbon Cutting at Fleet Feet Sports, 6416 Carlisle
Pike, Mechanicsburg, PA 17050. 3:00 PM.
17 - After-Hours Mixer. at Centric Bank, 6480 Carlisle Pike,
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055. 5:00 - 7:00 PM. Free event.
27 - Annual Community Tree Lighting at 2 East Main
Street in front of PNC Bank in Downtown Mechanicsburg. Program begins at 5:15 with lighting at 5:30 PM.
Holiday music, shopping and more!
December
8 - Business Women’s Networking Luncheon at H2L
Studio, 2151 Fisher Rd, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055. 11:30
AM - 1:00 PM. FREE for members. $10 for non-members.
For a full calendar of chamber and member events,
visit www.mechanicsburgchamber.org/events.php
Thank You For Renewing Your Membership!
Bethany Village Retirement Center
Esther Crawford - Independent doTERRA & Photo Organizing Representative
OSS Health
You’re Invited...
Mechanicsburg Chamber’s
Business Women’s Luncheon
Here’s What YOU can expect…
Networking - Make sure to bring your business cards!
Delicious Lunch will be provided
ʌ Door Prizes
♦ 11:30
ʌ Enjoy the
Tuesday,
November
2015String
AM-1:00PM
Mechanicsburg
High10,
School
Quartet
ʌ FREE Professional Headshots by
Strock Enterprises atREVELATION
the Catering Barn
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729 Williams Grove Road
♦
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
Photography
RSVP to Jaime at info@mechanicsburgchamber.org
*This event is FREE to attend for Mechanicsburg Chamber Members and
or call 717-796-0811.
$10 for Non-Members. Must RSVP to attend in advance.
Hosted by:
Here’s What YOU can expect…
Networking - Make sure to bring your business cards!
Delicious Lunch will be provided
ʌ Door Prizes
ʌ Enjoy the Mechanicsburg High School String Quartet
ʌ FREE Professional Headshots by
REVELATION
ʌ
717.731.9456
www.Konhaus.com
We look forward to
spending lunch with you!
See you on the 10th!
PRESORTED
STANDARD
U.S. POSTAGE
PA ID
Permit No. 762
Harrisburg, PA
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Photography
*This event is FREE to attend for Mechanicsburg Chamber Members and
$10 for Non-Members. Must RSVP to attend in advance.
Hosted by:
717.731.9456
www.Konhaus.com
We look forward to
spending lunch with you!
Chamber Chatter is published every Thursday. We encourage member businesses to send us information on sales, promoSeeoryou
on the 10th! Chamber Chatter advertisements will
tions, news and events. It is a great way to promote your business
organization.
remain for up to 4 weeks, or as space permits.
If you have something to share, please submit it by Wednesday at noon to info@mechanicsburgchamber.org.
**Chamber Chatter advertising is a FREE member benefit.**
The Mechanicsburg Chamber of Commerce presents:
After-Hours Mixer
Tuesday, November 17
5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Hosted by:
Centric Bank
6480 Carlisle Pike
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
FRE
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Enjoy networking with fellow business professionals, refreshments,
and a chance to win a door prize!
Feel free to bring a friend or business associate and introduce them to the Chamber & our Host!
RSVPing is easy, simply email info@mechanicsburgchamber.org, RSVP online, or call 717-796-0811
Mechanicsburg’s Annual Community
TREE LIGHTING
Friday, November 27 | 5:30 p.m.
Downtown Mechanicsburg Corner of Main & Market Streets
Enjoy music, FREE hot cocoa, and caroling led
by Mechanicsburg Brethren in Christ Church
beginning at 5:15 p.m.
FREE post-ceremony festivities at
Myers-Buhrig Funeral Home & Crematory,
37 E. Main Street :
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Visit with Santa Claus
Live musical performance
Balloon Twisting by Top Nozzle
Refreshments
Visit our downtown merchants for
Black Friday Shopping!
Many will haveextended hours
and specials!
FREE PARKING:
Myers-Buhrig Funeral Home & Crematory
37 E. Main Street, Mechanicsburg
Event Sponsors:
Borough of Mechanicsburg
Boy Scout Troop #283
GIANT Food Stores
Mayor Jack Ritter
Mechanicsburg Brethren in Christ Church (McBIC)
Myers-Buhrig Funeral Home and Crematory
PNC Bank
Sam’s Club
Join us for a night with the
Hershey Bears!
vs.
Sunday, December 6, 2015
5:00 p.m.
GIANT Center, 550 W. Hersheypark Dr., Hershey, PA
Discount Ticket price: $17.50
($3.50 savings from gate price!)
Teddy Bear Toss Night
sponsored by Chamber Member, WGAL 8
Check out a clip from 2013's Teddy Bear Toss:
Fan View
You are encouraged to bring
a new teddy bear to toss onto the ice
when the Bears score their first goal.
Tickets are limited and available
on a first-come, first-served basis.
Section 207 (center ice)
Cash or check accepted.
Contact the Chamber to reserve yours today!
(717) 796-0811 | info@mechanicsburgchamber.org
MECHANICSBURG
MUSEUM
Saturday, November 7
Christmas Indoor Yard Sale
9:00 - 3:00 in the Passenger Station
Sunday, November 15
at 2:00 p.m. ‘A HIGHER CALL – A
TRUE ACCOUNT OF CHIVALRY - WW11. By Larry Alexander, Co-Author. Mr. Alexander will describe the act of
chivalry between two enemies during World War II.
The Mechanicsburg Museum Association
2 W. Strawberry Avenue, Mechanicsburg
717-697-6088
Hours: Wed. - Sat. Noon - 3p.m.
For more details on events,
visit www.mechanicsburgmuseum.org
You are Invited….
Holiday Open House at Brittle Bark
Friday, November 13th
Saturday, November 14th
10am – 8pm
10am – 3pm
Begin the Holiday Season at Brittle Bark on November 13th and 14th
as we
showcase our lovely and unique made in Mechanicsburg gifts!
Tempting snacks and sweets especially prepared for this special event will be
served throughout the day featuring:
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Appetizers made using herbs and spices from the Rosemary House.
Handmade Wine Truffles made using Larsen Meadworks unique
artisan wine. They will be our new neighbor at 35 West Main Street
and we will make the truffles and sample one of their wines from 58pm Friday night.
Cooking With Brittle Bark: Home entertaining appetizer, salad
and desert ideas made using a selection of different varieties of brittle
and chocolate.
Door prizes throughout the day (enter when you come but you do not have to
be present to win) as well as a special prize with each purchase will make this a
great time for all.
Our holiday gift discount program offers special incentives as well:
5% off orders
10% off orders
15% off orders
$500 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 & Up
(Discounts on Merchandise only. Cannot be
combined with other discounts or promotions.)
Conveniently located at 33 West Main Street next to Ritter's Hardware store in
downtown Mechanicsburg, there is free on-street parking too! Stop in and see
all the beautiful gifts and stocking stuffers. Remember we ship nationwide we'd be happy to make your gift-giving simple this year.
Come experience this one-of-a-kind destination for local - fresh - handmade
and absolutely delicious!
Happy Holidays!
Vonny, Diane, Nina & Sue
The Downtown Mechanicsburg
Partnership is sponsoring a
Downtown Clean-up Day on
Saturday, November 14th.
Everyone is invited to help out.
Join us at the Welcome to
Mechanicsburg sign located
near Hellenic Kouzina on
East Main Street at 10 AM
905 Kranzel Drive, Camp Hill, PA 17011 • 717-798-2515
Sun. Nov. 8
12 till 4.
We’re all set for a wag-worthy Open House with
plenty of holiday fun and special offers
and Refreshments!
Do some early holiday shopping for
your furry friend
We are celebrating with
Professional Pet Pictures
by Elaine Gates
and Professional
Complimentary Pet Massage
from Kelly Straub!
Holiday
Shopping!!
http://elainegates.com
309 E. Elmwood Ave.
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
elaine@elainegates.com
717.805.4953
Kelly Straub
Canine Rehab
My heart and hands helping your
pet stay happy, healthy and active
Kelly Straub MPT, CCRP
Certified Canine
Rehab Practitioner
717-856-9385
kstraub29@aol.com
Shopping
List
Part of the proceeds go
to AniMeals that
provides food & pet care
for the elderly in the area.
Join us on Transitions at
Claremont for a cooking demonstration and sampling.
RSVP by November 11th to Helen T. Schultz
Phone :717-243-2031 Cell: 717-448-9568
CLAREMONT NURSING AND REHAB CENTER 1000 CLAREMONT ROAD CARLISLE PA 17013
To view other job openings at member businesses, click here.
JAZZ ME
BA N D
Public Performances:
October
30 – The NEW A-ville Inn, 27 N. High Street,
Arendtsville…Full Band 8:30-11:30 PM. Call
717-677-9259 for information.
31 Gigi’s Restaurant – Southern Table & Bar…
Kirk solo Brunch Noon-3
2080 Cato Ave, State College, PA 16801
November
3 – AACA Museum Chamber Event sponsored
by Classic Drycleaners- Duo? 11-2 (tentative)
5 – The Roadhouse Restaurant, Eisenhower
Blvd. Harrisburg Jazz Me Trio 7-10
6 -Reid’s Winery Cider Mill, 400 Baltimore St.
Gettysburg …Kirk solo acoustic 7-10 PM.
6 – Hoffman Homes Event (Trio) Hanover 7-10
7 – Gettysburg American Legion …7-10. Call
717-334-4513 for more information. Kirk solo
Acoustic Show. Open to the public, just to sign
in as guest of band.
Friends 35th Anniversary Celebration
For complete up-to-date
schedule, information,
and photos go to
www.jazzmeband.com
Join us on Saturday, November 21, to celebrate the Friends of the Joseph T. Simpson Public Library’s 35th Anniversary with the music of
Pentagon! This event will be held at the Appalachian Harley Davidson
Showroom in Mechanicsburg and tickets are $35.00 per person. Tickets are available for purchase at Simpson Library, or purchase tickets
online. Purchasing eight tickets reserves a full table. Special thanks to
our presenting sponsor, PinnacleHealth and site sponsor Appalachian
Harley Davidson.
Bookings: call Kirk at 717-979-0341 or
E-mail wisemotors@aol.com
The Jazz Me Band is sponsored annually by:
FARNHAM INSURANCE AGENCY,
MEMBERS 1st FCU, KEISER’S AUTOMOTIVE,
TIMBERVIEW VETERINARY HOSPITAL &
LANDON WISE PHOTOGRAPHY
When: Where: Details: Saturday, November 21, 2015, from 6:00 - 9:00 pm
Appalachian Harley Davidson Showroom
6695 Carlisle Pike, Mechanicsburg, PA
Tickets are $35.00 per person and include heavy hors d’oeuvres, snacks, desserts, beer, wine and sodas.
More information
Cumberland County
1 Alexandra Ct, Carlisle, Pa 17015
Phone: 717-243-4431
Email: RA-LI-BWDP-Carlisle@pa.gov
P A CareerLink® Cumberland County
will be hosting an Informational
Recruiting Event for
Advanced Manufacturing
Mark your calendars for
Tuesday, November 17th
9:30 AM - 12:00 Noon.
Cumberland County Pennsylvania is home to 189 manufacturing companies
who collectively employ over 8,000 employees with life sustaining wages.
Many are expanding and looking for new employees. Come meet eight of
Cumberland County’s manufacturers on November 17th!
Some of the participating employers include:
Ames True Temper in Camp Hill/Carlisle produces lawn and garden tools.
Brother & Sister Food Services in Camp Hill produce meat products.
Carlisle Syntec in Carlisle produces Rubber Roofing products.
Dairy Farmers of America in Mechanicsburg produces Frappuccino’s.
Land O’ Lakes in Camp Hill produces Horse Feed.
Land O’ Lakes near Mt. Holly Springs produces Butter.
Pfizer Inc., in Carlisle produces Sports Drinks.
PPG Industries Inc., Near Mt Holly Springs produces glass products.
Auxiliary Aids & Services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Program.
COOKIES WITH
MRS. CLAUS
Holiday Shopping
Saturday, December 5, 2015
Tuesday, December 1
Open House
9 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Upper Allen Twp. Building
100 Gettysburg Pike
2:00 - 8:00 pm
Come complete your holiday shopping with
this one-stop-shop of various vendors!
Donation:
$5.00 Children Under 12
Handmade jewelry, home-based businesses
and more!
$2.00 Adults
Questions? Call Linda at 608-7519
Proceeds Benefit:
Rhona W. Ellis Memorial
Scholarship
Mechanicsburg Crafter’s Retreat
304 W. Main St.
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
For information or tickets
contact: Karen at klcochran1@verizon.net
Sponsored by: Upper Allen Woman’s Club Foundation
Asma Gifts
115 W. Main St. Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
795-1939
WEBKINZ
Large selection of Melissa & Doug items
Avanti, Blue Mountain Arts and Tree-Free Cards 10% Off
Large selection of other greeting cards 50% off and .50 each
Showcase for “Heritage Lace” Doilies and Curtains
Sterling Silver Jewelry & much MORE
Incense Sticks and Cones 20/$1, Fragrant Oils and Accessories
Bring this flyer and receive 20% off any one regular priced item
Gift Certificates are available.
We accept major credit cards.