CHAMBER WEEKLYMay 20-26, 2013
For all scheduled events, please visit  www.americus-sumterchamber.com

Americus-Sumter County Chamber of Commerce will host a Legislative Luncheon at Noon in the GSW Faculty Dining Room. This 2013 Georgia General Assembly Wrap-up will feature State Representatives Mike Cheokas and Ed Rynders, and State Senators John Crosby and Freddie Powell Sims. Tickets are $10 and seating is limited. Call Ivy at 229-924-7007 to make reservation.

The Georgia Chamber will host the 2013 Federal Health Care Conference Wednesday, June 19 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Georgia Tech Hotel & Conference Center 800 Spring St. NW Atlanta, GA 30308 Big changes are coming in 2013 under the new federal healthcare law. Is your business ready Do you know how it will affect your health insurance, your employees and your bottom line? Make plans now to join industry experts and fellow employers for a ½ day forum to answer these questions and more. Registration is $95 Call Margaret Bracey at 404-223-2271.

Monday, 5/20/13

• Dealer Days at Aimtrac! There will be 10% discount for all Kubota blades and filters during promotional period and the first 5 customers to purchase a piece of Kubota Equipment will receive a custom Aimtrac Yeti.
• 2013 US Hang Gliding Championship at Souther Field Airport. 60 Competitors from around the world will be competing. The public is invited to come out and watch take-offs from Noon-2 p.m. and landings around 4-6 p.m. Tandem opportunities will also be available. More details to come!

Tuesday, 5/21/13

• 2013 US Hang Gliding Championship at Souther Field Airport. 60 Competitors from around the world will be competing. The public is invited to come out and watch take-offs from Noon-2 p.m. and landings around 4-6 p.m. Tandem opportunities will also be available. More details to come!
• Planning & Zoning Commission at 4:00 p.m. in the City of Americus Municipal Building, second floor meeting room.
• Americus Theater & Cultural Authority at 4:00 p.m. in the Pace Conference Room, Rylander Theater.
• Americus Rotary Club WILL NOT MEET. Rotary members are asked to attend the Legislative Luncheon on Tuesday 5/22 at GSW.
• The regular monthly meeting of the Sumter County Board of Commissioners will be at 6 p.m. in the Board Room of the Sumter County Courthouse. The public is encouraged to attend.

Wednesday, 5/22/13

• Americus-Sumter County Chamber of Commerce will host a Legislative Luncheon at Noon in the GSW Faculty Dining Room. This 2013 Georgia General Assembly Wrap-up will feature State Representatives Mike Cheokas and Ed Rynders, and State Senators John Crosby and Freddie Powell Sims. Tickets are $10 and seating is limited. Call Ivy at 229-924-7007 to make reservation.
• 2013 US Hang Gliding Championship at Souther Field Airport. 60 Competitors from around the world will be competing. The public is invited to come out and watch take-offs from Noon-2 p.m. and landings around 4-6 p.m. Tandem opportunities will also be available. More details to come!

Thursday, 5/23/13

• 2013 US Hang Gliding Championship at Souther Field Airport. 60 Competitors from around the world will be competing. The public is invited to come out and watch take-offs from Noon-2 p.m. and landings around 4-6 p.m. Tandem opportunities will also be available. More details to come!
• Regular Monthly Meeting of the Mayor and City Council held at 5 p.m. in Council Chambers of the Russell Thomas, Jr. Public Safety Building.
• Open Mic Nightat Cafe Campesino! Make like a Mad Poet and show off your talents at 7:30 p.m.

Friday, 5/24/13

• 2013 US Hang Gliding Championship at Souther Field Airport. 60 Competitors from around the world will be competing. The public is invited to come out and watch take-offs from Noon-2 p.m. and landings around 4-6 p.m. Tandem opportunities will also be available. More details to come!
• Kiwanis Club will meet in the Faculty Dining Room on the campus of GSW at 1 p.m.

Saturday 5/25/13

• Customer Open House at Aimtrac from 8 a.m.2 p.m. with lunch served from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. There will be 10% discount for all Kubota blades and filters during promotional period and the first 5 customers to purchase a piece of Kubota Equipment will receive a custom Aimtrac Yeti.
• 2013 US Hang Gliding Championship at Souther Field Airport. 60 Competitors from around the world will be competing. The public is invited to come out and watch take-offs from Noon-2 p.m. and landings around 4-6 p.m. Tandem opportunities will also be available. More details to come!

Sunday 5/26/13

• Vietnam Veteran Clarence “Tiger” Davis will be the featured speaker at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 26, 2013, at the annual Memorial Day Service in Andersonville National Cemetery.

UPCOMING EVENTS

May 28

• Middle Flint Regional E911 meets at 4:00 p.m. in the E911 Center (222 Hayes Avenue, Ellaville, GA).

May 30

• Open House @ Harvest of Hope = Sumter County’s new food pantry (606 McGarrah Street) from 5:30-7 p.m.
• Open House @ Oak Avenue Tennis Complex from 7:00-8:00 p.m. Come find out about Summer Tennis Camp!

June 1

• Lenny’s Farmer’s Market open 7 a.m.1 p.m. Hampton Street in Americus. For more information, call 229-928-6059.
• FIRST SATURDAYS! Kids (ages 4-10) can participate in a create-a-craft workshop (FREE) to build and grow Sumter County from 10 a.m. 11 .m. at the Americus Welcome Center.
• Cram The Van Event to benefit the Sumter Humane Society will be held at Farmers Feed & Seed from 11am1pm. Adoptable pets will be showcased and donations of pet food, litter, etc. will be gratefully accepted.
• Trolley Tours: Historic District & Cemetery Tours at 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. Trolley leaves from the Windsor Hotel. Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for children ages 3-18. Children under 3 are free. For more information, call 229-928-6059.
• Americus Dance Experience will present “Robin Hood” at the Rylander Theatre with performances at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. For ticket information, call (229) 928-4246 or (229) 931-0001.
• The Homebrewers will be giving a demonstration on home beer brewing starting at noon, and at 4pm there will be live music, and BBQ in the garden. Bring your own grilling options and side dishes and we'll provide the rest. This will be an afternoon to remember!
• Open House @ Oak Avenue Tennis Complex from 7:00-8:00 p.m. Come find out about Summer Tennis Camp!
• MOVIE AT THE MARKET at Lenny’s Market on Hampton Street. Movie starts 15 minutes after dark. ADMISSION IS FREE. Bring lawn chair and enjoy!

June 2

• Former President Jimmy Carter teaches Sunday School at Maranatha Baptist Church in Plains at 10 am. Sanctuary opens at 8:30. Come early because class can fill up fast. No reservations.

June 4

• Summer Tennis Camp @ Oak Avenue Tennis Complex. K-5 is from 9 a.m.9:50 a.m. and grades 6-12 from 10 a.m.10:50 a.m.

June 6

• Warbirds Over Georgia at Hodges Hobbies.
• Summer Tennis Camp @ Oak Avenue Tennis Complex. K-5 is from 9 a.m.9:50 a.m. and grades 6-12 from 10 a.m.10:50 a.m.

June 7

• Warbirds Over Georgia at Hodges Hobbies.
• Summer Tennis Camp @ Oak Avenue Tennis Complex. K-5 is from 9 a.m.9:50 a.m. and grades 6-12 from 10 a.m.10:50 a.m.

June 8

• Warbirds Over Georgia at Hodges Hobbies.
• Lenny’s Farmer’s Market open 7 a.m.1 p.m. Hampton Street in Americus. For more information, call 229-928-6059.
• Trolley Tours: Historic District & Cemetery Tours at 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. Trolley leaves from the Windsor Hotel. Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for children ages 3-18. Children under 3 are free. For more information, call 229-928-6059.
•  “Heirline” in concert at The Barn (1574 Highway 49 North in Andersonville, GA). Concert starts at 7 p.m. - $5 donation at the door and refreshments available in the “Feed Room.”

June 9

• Former President Jimmy Carter teaches Sunday School at Maranatha Baptist Church in Plains at 10 am. Sanctuary opens at 8:30. Come early because class can fill up fast. No reservations.

June 11

• Summer Tennis Camp @ Oak Avenue Tennis Complex. K-5 is from 9 a.m.9:50 a.m. and grades 6-12 from 10 a.m.10:50 a.m.
• Sumter County Board of Commissioners will hold monthly work session at 3 p.m. in the Board Room of the Sumter County Courthouse.

June 13

• Summer Tennis Camp @ Oak Avenue Tennis Complex. K-5 is from 9 a.m.9:50 a.m. and grades 6-12 from 10 a.m.10:50 a.m.

June 14

• Summer Tennis Camp @ Oak Avenue Tennis Complex. K-5 is from 9 a.m.9:50 a.m. and grades 6-12 from 10 a.m.10:50 a.m.

June 15

• Lenny’s Farmer’s Market open 7 a.m.1 p.m. Hampton Street in Americus. For more information, call 229-928-6059.
• Trolley Tours: Historic District & Cemetery Tours at 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. Trolley leaves from the Windsor Hotel. Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for children ages 3-18. Children under 3 are free. For more information, call 229-928-6059.

June 16

• Former President Jimmy Carter teaches Sunday School at Maranatha Baptist Church in Plains at 10 am. Sanctuary opens at 8:30. Come early because class can fill up fast. No reservations.

June 18

• Summer Tennis Camp @ Oak Avenue Tennis Complex. K-5 is from 9 a.m.9:50 a.m. and grades 6-12 from 10 a.m.10:50 a.m.
• Sumter County Board of Commissioners will hold regular monthly meeting at 6 p.m. in the Board Room of the Sumter County Courthouse.

June 20

• Summer Tennis Camp @ Oak Avenue Tennis Complex. K-5 is from 9 a.m.9:50 a.m. and grades 6-12 from 10 a.m.10:50 a.m.
• BUSINESS AFTER HOURS at Innovative Senior Solutions Adult Day Center on Felder Street from 5:30-7:00 p.m.

June 21

• Summer Tennis Camp @ Oak Avenue Tennis Complex. K-5 is from 9 a.m.9:50 a.m. and grades 6-12 from 10 a.m.10:50 a.m.

June 22

• Lenny’s Farmer’s Market open 7 a.m.1 p.m. Hampton Street in Americus. For more information, call 229-928-6059.
• Trolley Tours: Historic District & Cemetery Tours at 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. Trolley leaves from the Windsor Hotel. Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for children ages 3-18. Children under 3 are free. For more information, call 229-928-6059.

June 23

• Former President Jimmy Carter teaches Sunday School at Maranatha Baptist Church in Plains at 10 am. Sanctuary opens at 8:30. Come early because class can fill up fast. No reservations.

June 25

• Summer Tennis Camp @ Oak Avenue Tennis Complex. K-5 is from 9 a.m.9:50 a.m. and grades 6-12 from 10 a.m.10:50 a.m.

June 27

• Summer Tennis Camp @ Oak Avenue Tennis Complex. K-5 is from 9 a.m.9:50 a.m. and grades 6-12 from 10 a.m.10:50 a.m.

June 28

• Summer Tennis Camp @ Oak Avenue Tennis Complex. K-5 is from 9 a.m.9:50 a.m. and grades 6-12 from 10 a.m.10:50 a.m.

June 29

• Lenny’s Farmer’s Market open 7 a.m.1 p.m. Hampton Street in Americus. For more information, call 229-928-6059.
• Trolley Tours: Historic District & Cemetery Tours at 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. Trolley leaves from the Windsor Hotel. Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for children ages 3-18. Children under 3 are free. For more information, call 229-928-6059.
• LIVE MUSIC at Lenny’s Market from 8-11 p.m. Admission is $5. For more information, call 229-928-6059.

July 6

• Lenny’s Farmer’s Market open 7 a.m.1 p.m. Hampton Street in Americus. For more information, call 229-928-6059.
• FIRST SATURDAYS! Kids (ages 4-10) can participate in a create-a-craft workshop (FREE) to build and grow Sumter County from 10 a.m. 11 .m. at the Americus Welcome Center.
• Trolley Tours: Historic District & Cemetery Tours at 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. Trolley leaves from the Windsor Hotel. Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for children ages 3-18. Children under 3 are free. For more information, call 229-928-6059.
• MOVIE AT THE MARKET at Lenny’s Market on Hampton Street. Movie starts 15 minutes after dark. ADMISSION IS FREE. Bring lawn chair and enjoy!

July 13

• Lenny’s Farmer’s Market open 7 a.m.1 p.m. Hampton Street in Americus. For more information, call 229-928-6059.
• Trolley Tours: Historic District & Cemetery Tours at 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. Trolley leaves from the Windsor Hotel. Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for children ages 3-18. Children under 3 are free. For more information, call 229-928-6059.

July 20

• Lenny’s Farmer’s Market open 7 a.m.1 p.m. Hampton Street in Americus. For more information, call 229-928-6059.
• Trolley Tours: Historic District & Cemetery Tours at 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. Trolley leaves from the Windsor Hotel. Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for children ages 3-18. Children under 3 are free. For more information, call 229-928-6059.

July 27

• Lenny’s Farmer’s Market open 7 a.m.1 p.m. Hampton Street in Americus. For more information, call 229-928-6059.
• Trolley Tours: Historic District & Cemetery Tours at 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. Trolley leaves from the Windsor Hotel. Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for children ages 3-18. Children under 3 are free. For more information, call 229-928-6059.
• LIVE MUSIC at Lenny’s Market from 8-11 p.m. Admission is $5. For more information, call 229-928-6059.

August 3

• Lenny’s Farmer’s Market open 7 a.m.1 p.m. Hampton Street in Americus. For more information, call 229-928-6059.
• FIRST SATURDAYS! Kids (ages 4-10) can participate in a create-a-craft workshop (FREE) to build and grow Sumter County from 10 a.m. 11 .m. at the Americus Welcome Center.
• Trolley Tours: Historic District & Cemetery Tours at 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. Trolley leaves from the Windsor Hotel. Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for children ages 3-18. Children under 3 are free. For more information, call 229-928-6059.
• MOVIE AT THE MARKET at Lenny’s Market on Hampton Street. Movie starts 15 minutes after dark. ADMISSION IS FREE. Bring lawn chair and enjoy!

August 10

• Lenny’s Farmer’s Market open 7 a.m.1 p.m. Hampton Street in Americus. For more information, call 229-928-6059.
• Trolley Tours: Historic District & Cemetery Tours at 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. Trolley leaves from the Windsor Hotel. Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for children ages 3-18. Children under 3 are free. For more information, call 229-928-6059.

August 17

• Lenny’s Farmer’s Market open 7 a.m.1 p.m. Hampton Street in Americus. For more information, call 229-928-6059.
• Trolley Tours: Historic District & Cemetery Tours at 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. Trolley leaves from the Windsor Hotel. Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for children ages 3-18. Children under 3 are free. For more information, call 229-928-6059.

August 24

• Lenny’s Farmer’s Market open 7 a.m.1 p.m. Hampton Street in Americus. For more information, call 229-928-6059.
• Trolley Tours: Historic District & Cemetery Tours at 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. Trolley leaves from the Windsor Hotel. Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for children ages 3-18. Children under 3 are free. For more information, call 229-928-6059.

August 31

• Lenny’s Farmer’s Market open 7 a.m.1 p.m. Hampton Street in Americus. For more information, call 229-928-6059.
• Trolley Tours: Historic District & Cemetery Tours at 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. Trolley leaves from the Windsor Hotel. Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for children ages 3-18. Children under 3 are free. For more information, call 229-928-6059.
• LIVE MUSIC at Lenny’s Market from 8-11 p.m. Admission is $5. For more information, call 229-928-6059.