News from the Greater Chapin Chamber of Commerce……November 4, 2009
From the Chamber…..
Corrections for your new business directory.
Chapin Portrait Studio (under Photography)….730-5056
CF Plumbing (under Plumbing)……………….…945-9922
Meetze Plumbing Company (Plumbing)……….781-7487
The Chamber needs volunteer help. If you know of someone who would like to greet people, answer their questions, and help with light clerical duties, please ask them to call Norma or Laura at 345-1100.
TELL YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS ABOUT…..
‘HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE’
Beginning Tomorrow
Get ready for the holiday season and visit area merchants this weekend as they prepare special hours for you to visit them this Thursday through Sunday, November 5 – 8. Extended hours are Thursday until 9 pm, Friday and Saturday until 7 pm, and Sunday 1-4 pm.
And, when you come, please join with the merchants in bringing a can, or cans, of food to share with Chapin’s We Care Ministry. We Care provides food and assistance to the Chapin area’s needy.
Visit the following website at www.chapinchamber.com and click on Holiday Open House to see Santa Claus’s schedule as well as more details.
Pick up Pat Conroy’s new book, “South of Broad”, at R & T Gifts, 417 Chapin Road (Hwy 76). They carry a large selection of Gourmet Foods, which you will have a chance to sample.
Want something new for your home for the holidays? Visit Consign by Design, home furnishings on consignment, have lunch or supper next door at Old School Soup and Subs. Then on the other side, Material Things has lovely items for your home and gifts. These businesses are located at 906-B through 910-D Chapin Road (Hwy 76).
Also, you will find more décor and furnishings at Chapin Furniture, 1150 Chapin Road. If you want something ‘personalized’ for Christmas, look for these gifts at Palmetto Graphix, 200-B Lexington Avenue.
Visit Judy Bolton Jarrett’s ArtCan Gallery, 108 Beaufort Street, to see her new 2009 Christmas Print and Cards, “Star of Wonder, Star of Light”. Across the street at 103-B Beaufort is The Nifty Gifty, is a full service boutique with unique gifts for everyone.
For relaxation ideas, drop by Aquarius Spa & Salon, 113 Virginia Street, to see their offerings. What a great gift to give someone. Jauneze Gist signs copies of her new book, Mama’s Best Recipes on Friday and Saturday at Aquarius Spa.
Next, and nearby, is Palmetto Fine Arts, 107 Virginia Street. Crooked Creek Art League invites you to a gala art affair at Palmetto Fine Arts.
SMS Sports World has athletic items plus stocking stuffers for you. Located at 138 Amick’s Ferry Road. Have you seen Chapin’s fine jewelry store? Be sure and visit Palmetto Gems & Gemological Services, 103-B Amick’s Ferry Road.
And, be sure and not miss our friendly rivalry store, The Rivalry. Anything you could want for Clemson, Carolina, and other schools’ fans. At 1419 Chapin Road in the Bi-Lo Shopping Center.
Be sure and not miss Little Mountain Unlimited, a 16,000 square foot antique mall in Little Mountain with gifts and much, much more.
On Thursday and Friday, McDaniels Acura & Porsche of Columbia will provide complimentary shuttle services.
On Saturday, Stokes-Trainor Chevrolet-Pontiac-Cadillac-Buick of Newberry will provide complimentary shuttle services if you would like to park and let someone else do the driving!
Santa Claus will be visiting the merchants throughout the day on Saturday. He will be
10:00 a.m. - R & T GIFTS
10:30 a.m. – CONSIGN BY DESIGN
11:00 a.m. - OLD SCHOOL SOUP AND SUBS
11:30 a.m. - MATERIAL THINGS
12 noon - PALMETTO GRAPHIX
12:30 p.m. - THE NIFTY GIFTY
1:00 p.m. - ARTCAN STUDIO & GALLERY
1:30 p.m. - CHAPIN FURNITURE
2:00 p.m. - SMS SPORTS WORLD
2:30 p.m. - PALMETTO GEMS
3:00 p.m. - AQUARIUS SPA
3:30 p.m. - PALMETTO FINE ARTS
4:00 p.m. - THE RIVALRY
4:30 p.m. - LITTLE MOUNTAIN UNLIMITED
When you visit the stores, be sure and get your passport and have each business to put a star by their name. If you have visited ten places, you will be entered into a grand drawing for your chance to share in one of over a dozen $25 Gift Cards to one of the participating merchants.
IN THIS NEWSLETTER……
* New Member Erin Long
* Inventory Reduction Sale at Lake Murray Floor Covering
* Crooked Creek Art League meets Nov. 16
* NEW MEMBER HIGHLIGHT
Erin Long, originally from Chapin, SC, is a graduate of Chapin High School, and received her BS in Business Administration with a Major in Accounting from the University of South Carolina Darla Moore School of Business. She also received her Master’s in Business Administration with an emphasis in Finance from Brigham Young University’s Marriott School of Management. She has over five years experience between her time in public accounting and Wall Street where she worked as an investment banker. She will be serving small businesses in the greater Columbia area with their business needs, including accounting, finance, government compliance, and management strategy.
* INVENTORY REDUCTION SALE AT LAKE MURRAY FLOOR COVERING
Lake Murray Floor Covering is having a huge Inventory Reduction Sale that you just can’t miss! Now is the time to get ready for those holiday guests with your new flooring that’s sure to impress. Whether you’re looking for carpet, vinyl, tile, hardwood, area rugs, laminate, carpet or vinyl remnants they have it all…and all slashed to sell. Laminate with a 20 year warranty is now as low as $1.29/sf, Hardwood starting at $2.00/sf, Carpet from $.90/sf, and tile as low as $1.00/sf. WOW!!! What are you waiting for…hurry to Lake Murray Floor Covering to take advantage of 1st quality products that are priced to move, while supplies last!! Also get 12 months no interest and no payments to qualified buyers. Inventory Reduction Sale…going on now at Lake Murray Floor Covering, open until 8:00pm on Tuesday and Thursday nights. Located at 10076 Broad River Road in Irmo. Check them out on the web at www.lakemurrayfloorcovering.com or call them at 781-1707.
* CROOKED CREEK ART LEAGUE MEETS NOV. 16
Crooked Creek Art League will hold it's Nov. 16 meeting at 7PM. at Crooked Creek Park in Chapin. Guest artist will be Jamie Blackburn. Go to www.crookedcreekart.org for more details.
REMINDERS
JAUNEZE GIST, AUTHOR OF ‘MAMA’S BEST RECIPES’
Join Chapin resident, Jauneze Gist, as she signs copies of her new book, Mama’s Best Recipes at her Book signing party begins November 6 and 7 all day each day at Aquarius Spa (Chapin) and then December 5 at High Noon (Ballentine). We look forward to seeing you then! Visit the website <Jaunezegist.com> for more information.
CHAPIN WOMAN'S CLUB PECAN SALE $8.00
Halves (1 pound) Pieces (1 pound)
The CWC supports Meals on Wheels,The HUB, We Care and many other charities, scholarships to CHS graduates!
Kaye Gerrald 803-920-8534 kgerrald@sc.rr.com
LAKE MURRAY PRESBYTERIAN HOLIDAY BAZAAR
Presbyterian Women at Lake Murray Presbyterian Church are sponsoring their 9th Holiday Bazaar on November 7 from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. Men of the Church will be serving lunch from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. LMPC is located at 2721 Dutch Fork Road between Chapin & White Rock. Call 345-5140 for more information.
ROTARY CLUB, NEWBERRY HOSTING COACH BOONE FROM “REMEMBER THE TITANS”
Coach Boone of the movie "Remember the Titans" who was played by Denzel Washington as our Guest speaker along with Ronnie "Sunshine" Bass for our 30th annual Rotary Club of Newberry Prayer Breakfast on Tuesday, November 17 at 7 am. For further details, call 803-276-8888. Place: The Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, 1515 Boundary Street, Newberry. $7 per person.
OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT
Douglas & Company Real Estate has commercial office space available and is currently looking for a new tenant. This prime office space location is situated in the heart of Chapin and on one of the main corridors. The address is 407 Lexington Avenue and the space is made up of five large offices plus a spacious kitchen. It has approximately 1,550 square feet, hardwood floors throughout, extensive storage space, and has a large parking lot in the rear. The property has great visibility and exposure and would be the ideal home for any type of service or retail business. It is currently renting for $1,200.00 per month. If you are interested in this space, please feel free to call Dan Douglas at Douglas & Company Real Estate at 945-0301 for a showing or more information.
November 7 Holiday Fair, Chapin Baptist Church, Saturday, November 7. 8 am - 2 pm. Info: call Christie Hennessee 233-7314, church office at 345-3477.
November 7 ELECTRONICS WASTE RECYCLING AND PAPER SHREDDING
A one day electronics waste recycling and paper shredding event will be held on November 7, from 9.am. until 1 p.m. in the Wal-Mart parking lot on Harbison Blvd.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14 - ADOPT AN ISLAND
Lighthouse Marina is teaming up with Keep the Midlands Beautiful and SCE&G for the Adopt an Island program. LHM has adopted Susie Ebert Island on Lake Murray. Come on out to the marina November 14 and take a boat ride to Susie Ebert Island to pick up litter with the Lighthouse Marina crew. We will be launching at 10 a.m. and working until about noon before heading back to the marina for hot dogs. Call the marina at 749-1554 if you would like to volunteer.
November 17 LAKE MURRAY ASSOCIATION MEETING
The Lake Murray Association quarterly public meeting will be held at Macedonia Lutheran Church, Prosperity. The meeting begins at 7 p.m.
NOVEMBER 20 - GREATER CHAPIN CHAMBER AWARDS GALA
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