The New Bremen Historic Association is unveiling their 1st Annual Christmas Tree Festival following the New-Bremen-New Knoxville Rotary Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony on Thursday Dec 1st. The tree lighting takes place at 6:30 pm at Lock One North in downtown New Bremen. Visitors are invited to visit the Lockkeeper’s House afterwards to see the many decorations and Christmas trees on display.
The Lockkeeper’s House has been decorated from top to bottom,” said Scott Frey, Executive Director of the Southwestern Auglaize County Chamber of Commerce. “The New Bremen Historic Association has begun what I hope will become an annual tradition. It’s nice to see the community come together at this time of year to decorate and enjoy the holiday season.” The New Bremen Historic Association will hold an open house on Sunday December 4th, from 1:30 pm until 4:00 pm for folks to come visit the Lockkeeper’s House and enjoy the beautiful decorations. Otherwise, the public can visit the Lockkeeper’s House during chamber of commerce hours from 9:00 -11:00 am and 1:00 - 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday. Visitors are encouraged to vote for their favorite tree or decoration. The votes will be tallied and prizes will be awarded to the winning displays. There is no cost to see the decorations.
“The New Bremen Historic Association provides an important service to our community, by helping to preserve a living record of our local history,” said Frey. “This event is a way for the community to come out and support our local historians and thank them for this service.” Proceeds raised from the Christmas Tree Festival participants will benefit the New Bremen Historic Association.
The Lockkeeper's House
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Small Business Saturday, November 26th, 2011
Think about how much of an impact your local merchants have on your local economy! The folks at American Express know this, and they know it well! They've created the "Small Business Saturday" movement and it is really gaining momentum in its second year. The idea not only to "shop small" but to publicly pledge to do so and invite your network to do the same.
Here's why this is so important:
Typically, about $.68 of every $1.00 spent locally remains in the local economy and "turns over" an estimated 6 times. Local business pays local employees, buys local suplies and services, pays local taxes. However, many local businesses invest in their communities by donating money, good and services to schools, churches, food pantries and other non-profits. It's also important to note that small businesses employ the majority of workers in the U.S. And, from my perspective and experience I have found that small businesses typically provide the best consultation during the purchase process and best service after the sale.
So, visit www.smallbusinesssaturday.com and "Shop Small" on Saturday November 26th, 2011!
Here's why this is so important:
Typically, about $.68 of every $1.00 spent locally remains in the local economy and "turns over" an estimated 6 times. Local business pays local employees, buys local suplies and services, pays local taxes. However, many local businesses invest in their communities by donating money, good and services to schools, churches, food pantries and other non-profits. It's also important to note that small businesses employ the majority of workers in the U.S. And, from my perspective and experience I have found that small businesses typically provide the best consultation during the purchase process and best service after the sale.
So, visit www.smallbusinesssaturday.com and "Shop Small" on Saturday November 26th, 2011!
Friday, November 11, 2011
German Family Christmas offers shoppers chance to win big this weekend!!
“This year, we’re trying something a little different with German Family Christmas,” said Scott Frey, Executive Director of the Southwestern Auglaize County Chamber of Commerce. “Businesses and organizations across the Golden Triangle have donated items and gift certificates for our three prize packages.” Frey explained that shoppers can register to win at each of the participating locations during German Family Christmas weekend November 11th, 12th and 13th. “We’ll draw a third place winner, a second place winner and then a Grand Prize Winner from all the entries collected over the weekend,” said Frey. “Our grand prize package is worth over $1,500.00, the second prize package is worth over $900.00 and the third prize package is worth over $600.00. We asked our chamber members to help support this year’s event and they did in a huge way.”
Donations came in from over 40 businesses including: Lock One Theater; Auglaize-Mercer Family YMCA; Locust St Consulting; New Bremen CIC; Minster Dental; the Village of Minster; Cisco & Co; The Cornerstone Shop; New Bremen Coffee Co. and Books; SecurCom; SaraPaper; New Bremen Schools; Jason This, Atty.; New Bremen Massage Clinic; State of the Heart Hospice; Lock One Community Arts; Westy’s Signature Flooring; Emmy’s Bridal; Western Ohio True Value Hardware; New Bremen Insurance Agency; The Community Post; New Bremen Historic Association; The Crown Store; The New Bremen Store; Sandy Thieman/Miller Insurance; the Miltner Law Firm; Otterbein Senior Lifestyle Choices; Miller’s Textile Service; La Piazza New Bremen; Heritage Manor; Elmwood Assisted Living of New Bremen; Piggy Prints Pottery; Jenni’s Hallmark; Wagner’s IGA; New Knoxville Supply; Gilberg Furniture; Homan Custom Interiors; RB Advertising; Garmann-Miller Architects, Topsy Turvy Toys, Grand Lake Health Systems and Trupointe Cooperative.
Some business donated their own gift cards and products, while others donated chamber of commerce gift certificates. Highlights include a 1-year membership to the Auglaize-Mercer County Family YMCA and two season tickets for New Bremen boys basketball. “Our winners will be very pleased with their gifts,” said Frey. “This adds some excitement to the weekend, to go along with the fun holiday atmosphere the shoppers will enjoy with our merchants. We cannot thank our chamber members enough for their generous donations.”
A list of participating merchants and details about German Family Christmas can be found on the chamber website at www.auglaize.org and by “liking” the Southwestern Auglaize County Chamber of Commerce on facebook at www.facebook.com/SWACChamberGuy.
Donations came in from over 40 businesses including: Lock One Theater; Auglaize-Mercer Family YMCA; Locust St Consulting; New Bremen CIC; Minster Dental; the Village of Minster; Cisco & Co; The Cornerstone Shop; New Bremen Coffee Co. and Books; SecurCom; SaraPaper; New Bremen Schools; Jason This, Atty.; New Bremen Massage Clinic; State of the Heart Hospice; Lock One Community Arts; Westy’s Signature Flooring; Emmy’s Bridal; Western Ohio True Value Hardware; New Bremen Insurance Agency; The Community Post; New Bremen Historic Association; The Crown Store; The New Bremen Store; Sandy Thieman/Miller Insurance; the Miltner Law Firm; Otterbein Senior Lifestyle Choices; Miller’s Textile Service; La Piazza New Bremen; Heritage Manor; Elmwood Assisted Living of New Bremen; Piggy Prints Pottery; Jenni’s Hallmark; Wagner’s IGA; New Knoxville Supply; Gilberg Furniture; Homan Custom Interiors; RB Advertising; Garmann-Miller Architects, Topsy Turvy Toys, Grand Lake Health Systems and Trupointe Cooperative.
Some business donated their own gift cards and products, while others donated chamber of commerce gift certificates. Highlights include a 1-year membership to the Auglaize-Mercer County Family YMCA and two season tickets for New Bremen boys basketball. “Our winners will be very pleased with their gifts,” said Frey. “This adds some excitement to the weekend, to go along with the fun holiday atmosphere the shoppers will enjoy with our merchants. We cannot thank our chamber members enough for their generous donations.”
A list of participating merchants and details about German Family Christmas can be found on the chamber website at www.auglaize.org and by “liking” the Southwestern Auglaize County Chamber of Commerce on facebook at www.facebook.com/SWACChamberGuy.
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
German Family Christmas at the golf course? YOU BET!!
No longer one of the area's best kept secrets, "The Bunker Restaurant" at Arrowhead Park Golf Club in Minster offers a full menu for lunches and dinners. Chef Damien Cox updated the menu which now features such items as Chicken Nachos, Bruschetta, Salads, BBQ Pulled Pork, a Grilled Shrimp Po' Boy, Chicken Monterrey and several different gourmet variations on standard sandwiches and burgers. Click Here for a .pdf of the full menu. The Bunker Restaurant is now accepting holiday party reservations, call (419)628-0131 and make yourreservations today! Also, check out their line up of Christmas Dinners for 2011 Here.
During German Family Christmas, Chef Damien will demonstrate how to prepare a favorite holiday dessert, Bananas Foster (and he tells me it's easier than you think). Visitors will also be able to dine in the restaurant and enjoy their new menu. Chef Damien will offer wine tasting during the weekend as well, providing an excellent opportunity to select the ideal wine for your holiday get-togethers and celebrations. Over in the pro shop, PGA Club Pro Ashley Wilt will be offering club fittings and Ping Putter fittings and demonstrations. Shop Specials and Gift Card Discounts will be available in the Pro Shop as well.
Here is their full German Family Christmas schedule:
Fri. 11/11: 3pm cooking demo/wine tasting, 4pm club fitting/Ping putting;
Sat 11/12: 10am club fitting/Ping putting, 11am cooking demo/wine tasting;
Sun 11/13: 1pm club fitting/Ping putting, 2pm cooking demo/wine tasting
During German Family Christmas, Chef Damien will demonstrate how to prepare a favorite holiday dessert, Bananas Foster (and he tells me it's easier than you think). Visitors will also be able to dine in the restaurant and enjoy their new menu. Chef Damien will offer wine tasting during the weekend as well, providing an excellent opportunity to select the ideal wine for your holiday get-togethers and celebrations. Over in the pro shop, PGA Club Pro Ashley Wilt will be offering club fittings and Ping Putter fittings and demonstrations. Shop Specials and Gift Card Discounts will be available in the Pro Shop as well.
Here is their full German Family Christmas schedule:
Fri. 11/11: 3pm cooking demo/wine tasting, 4pm club fitting/Ping putting;
Sat 11/12: 10am club fitting/Ping putting, 11am cooking demo/wine tasting;
Sun 11/13: 1pm club fitting/Ping putting, 2pm cooking demo/wine tasting
GFC preview: Western Ohio True Value Hardware
Monday, November 7, 2011
GFC highlight: Elmwood Assisted Living of New Bremen
While you're out enjoying the shopping during German Family Christmas weekend Nov 11-13, stop and visit the folks at Elmwood Assisted Living in New Bremen. This year they have something very special planned, their 1st Annual Holiday Peddler Show on Saturday Nov 12 from 10 am until 3 pm.
Visit with 27 different vendors including:
Heather & Jane's Home-Baked Goods
NB Massage Clinic
Longaberger Baskets
Lia Sophia
Fark Photography
Paper and Yarn Shop
Young Living Essential Oils
Watkins Products
Captured Moments Then and Now
Very Bradley Hanbags and Accessories
Nancy's Bags & Bangles
Piggy Prints Pottery
The Hair House
Patti Laughlin Fogt
Thirty-One
Celebrating Home
Rainy Day Purses
Stampin' Up
Aspiring Designs
Balloon Creations and Gifts, LLC.
The Pampered Chef
Tastefully Simple
Belle's Sweet Treats
Scentsy
Marcia's Creations
Wine & Cheese tasting sponsored by Wagner's IGA in Minster
Register to win door prizes, enjoy their refreshment, and the kids can take part in activities while you're shopping and enjoying the Peddler Show.
Elmwood Asisted Living is located at 711 S. Walnut St. New Bremen, OH 45869. For more information call (419) 977-2711. http://www.elmwoodcommunities.com/
Visit with 27 different vendors including:
Heather & Jane's Home-Baked Goods
NB Massage Clinic
Longaberger Baskets
Lia Sophia
Fark Photography
Paper and Yarn Shop
Young Living Essential Oils
Watkins Products
Captured Moments Then and Now
Very Bradley Hanbags and Accessories
Nancy's Bags & Bangles
Piggy Prints Pottery
The Hair House
Patti Laughlin Fogt
Thirty-One
Celebrating Home
Rainy Day Purses
Stampin' Up
Aspiring Designs
Balloon Creations and Gifts, LLC.
The Pampered Chef
Tastefully Simple
Belle's Sweet Treats
Scentsy
Marcia's Creations
Wine & Cheese tasting sponsored by Wagner's IGA in Minster
Register to win door prizes, enjoy their refreshment, and the kids can take part in activities while you're shopping and enjoying the Peddler Show.
Elmwood Asisted Living is located at 711 S. Walnut St. New Bremen, OH 45869. For more information call (419) 977-2711. http://www.elmwoodcommunities.com/
Friday, November 4, 2011
German Family Christmas preview: The Crown Store and The New Bremen Store
If its name-brand items you desire, stop and visit the Crown Store. The Crown Store carries top-quality apparel, boasting names such as Tommy Hilfiger, Greg Norman, Cutter and Buck, Fairway Green and Izod. They also have Crown logo golf items, pens, watches and more. Visit the Crown Store (pictured above) on Monroe St. in downtown New Bremen. Receive 10% off during German Family Christmas! Hours: 8 am until 7 pm Friday, and 10 am until 1 pm Saturday. Closed Sunday.
Give yourself a treat and stop by the New Bremen Store in the Amsterdam Center along SR 66 in New Bremen. The New Bremen Store is jam packed with New Bremen Cardinal fan apparel and Village of New Bremen Logo merchandise. Show your team pride and your community pride with great quality logo apparel, throws and more. Anytime you're in New Bremen, visit the New Bremen Store in the Amsterdam Center, and save 10% during German Family Christmas! Hours: 10 am until 6 pm Friday, and 10 am until 2 pm Saturday. Closed Sunday.
Thursday, November 3, 2011
German Family Christmas Preview: Emmy's Bridal
November 10-12: Renee Marie Trunk Show
This weekend Emmy’s is spotlighting our Private collection of bridal gowns, Renee Marie Designs. This fashion forward, exclusive collection is only found in extremely select bridal salons and is completely unadvertised. Beautifully styled, expertly constructed and moderately priced, we’re sure you’ll agree these gowns are a treasure waiting to be discovered. Because they are unique to Emmy’s Bridal, you can be assured you will be wearing a gown unlike any of your friends and family on YOUR special day. Please join us to see for yourself! Save $150 on the Renee Marie Bridal Gown of your choice November 10-12 only. This offer cannot be combined with other gown offers and is not valid on previous purchases. Only Renee Marie Designs are included in this promotion.
November 10-12: Bel-Aire Trunk Show
For over 26 years, Bel-Aire Veils and accessories have built their reputation based on fashion, quality, service and dependability. It shows in the numerous awards Bel-Aire has won including the DEBI Award (Design Excellence in the Bridal Industry), the Desert Rose Award for Best Headpiece Company and the southwest Bridal Association Award of Excellence in the Headpiece category. When you choose a Bel-Aire design, you are choosing a proven winner! Emmy’s is very proud to represent Bel-Aire in our headpiece department every day and a spectacular array of award winning Bel-Aire accessories are also being featured this weekend at Emmy’s. Whether you find the perfect Renee Marie Bridal Gown or have already chosen exactly what you want, this is the weekend to ACCESSORIZE. Save $25 on an Accessory purchase totaling $99-$199, Save $50 on an Accessory purchase totaling $200-$299 and Save $75 on an Accessory purchase totaling over $300!
This weekend Emmy’s is spotlighting our Private collection of bridal gowns, Renee Marie Designs. This fashion forward, exclusive collection is only found in extremely select bridal salons and is completely unadvertised. Beautifully styled, expertly constructed and moderately priced, we’re sure you’ll agree these gowns are a treasure waiting to be discovered. Because they are unique to Emmy’s Bridal, you can be assured you will be wearing a gown unlike any of your friends and family on YOUR special day. Please join us to see for yourself! Save $150 on the Renee Marie Bridal Gown of your choice November 10-12 only. This offer cannot be combined with other gown offers and is not valid on previous purchases. Only Renee Marie Designs are included in this promotion.
November 10-12: Bel-Aire Trunk Show
For over 26 years, Bel-Aire Veils and accessories have built their reputation based on fashion, quality, service and dependability. It shows in the numerous awards Bel-Aire has won including the DEBI Award (Design Excellence in the Bridal Industry), the Desert Rose Award for Best Headpiece Company and the southwest Bridal Association Award of Excellence in the Headpiece category. When you choose a Bel-Aire design, you are choosing a proven winner! Emmy’s is very proud to represent Bel-Aire in our headpiece department every day and a spectacular array of award winning Bel-Aire accessories are also being featured this weekend at Emmy’s. Whether you find the perfect Renee Marie Bridal Gown or have already chosen exactly what you want, this is the weekend to ACCESSORIZE. Save $25 on an Accessory purchase totaling $99-$199, Save $50 on an Accessory purchase totaling $200-$299 and Save $75 on an Accessory purchase totaling over $300!
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