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This page updated Thursday, July 02, 2009.

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JANUARY, 2009

  • January 18, 2009 - Kansas City Symphony at Gary Dickinson Performing Arts Center, 4 p.m.
  • January 21, 2009 - Summer in January - Fast Lanes Entertainment Center (no presentation). This will be a social networking mixer. We will be serving tropical food and virgin daiquiri's.
  • Tuesday, January 27, 2009 - Leadership Chillicothe orientation for 11-session program running weekly through Tuesday, April 7th. The full tuition is due by Friday, January 20th, 2009. Applications must be received by the Chamber office by 4:00 p.m. on Friday, January 9th, 2009.

FEBRUARY, 2009

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  • February 6 - First Friday Coffee - Gaslight Real Estate - 7:30 a.m.
  • Annual Awards Banquet - Friday, February 6, 2009 - 5:30pm - 9:00pm - "Dancing with Our Chillicothe Stars" - Elk's Lodge; Nomination deadline for Chamber award nominees is January 5, 2009.
  • North Missouri Outdoor Classic - Saturday & Sunday, February 14 & 15, 2009, Chillicothe Middle School
  • February 14 - Valentine's Day
  • February 16 - President's Day

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MARCH, 2009

  • Friday, March 6 - First Friday Coffee - CB&T Wealth Management - 515 Washington Street - 7:30am - 8:30am
  • Sunday, March 8 - Daylight Savings Time begins
  • Thursday, March 12 - Ribbon Cutting - Community Press Inc. - 2:00 pm
  • Tuesday, March 17 - St. Patrick's Day
  • Wednesday, March 18 - Chamber Luncheon - Speaker: Ken Purdue - *Going Green* - Location: Grand River Inn, Noon
  • Thursday, March 26 - Ribbon Cutting - Anytime Fitness - 2:00 pm

APRIL, 2009

  • Wednesday, April 1 - Free Will Donation Breakfast for Local FCA Chapter, 7am-9am. Join us at Golden Corral for pancakes, eggs, sausage, and biscuits and gravy.
  • Friday, April 3 - Ribbon Cutting at Quiznos, 4:00 p.m.
  • Saturday, April 4 - "Treasure your Health" with Hedrick Medical Center at the annual Health Fair at the Chillicothe High School gym, 7:30 – 10:30 am. Numerous health screenings for adults! Cholesterol, blood glucose, thyroid panel, PSA, bone density, anemia, blood pressure, pulse oximetry, diabetes education and rehabilitation education! (Fasting required. Cost for PSA, $18 and $35 for total blood work-up.) For more information, contact Suzanne Reeter at HMC 660-646-1480.
  • Saturday, April 4 - Easter Egg Hunt at Simpson Park, 10am
  • Tuesday, April 7 - 21st Annual Working Women’s Appreciation Night, 6:00 PM at Chillicothe High School (Enter in the Performing Arts Center). Hor’dourves and entertainment provided. RSVP to KCHI at 660-646-4173
  • Friday, April 10 - Join Investors National Bank every Friday in April for refreshments and to register for door prizes as they celebrate 75 years of business in April. 
  • Wednesday, April 15 - Administrative Professional Luncheon, Grand River Inn, 12 noon. Price is $10 per person. Entertainment provided by the CHS Jazz Band.
  • Thursday, April 16 - Ambassador’s Kickoff Luncheon, FEC Board Room, 12 noon
  • Thursday, April 23 - Hometown Healthy Living Store - Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting, 11 a.m. (LUNCH served 11-1), 609 Locust Street. Please come out and support this new business during their Grand Opening Celebration!
  • Friday, April 24 - Salute to Garni Churan - Bishop Hogan, 7:30pm
  • Saturday, April 25 - 4th Annual Downtown Strum and Stroll - Main Street Chillicothe, 12:00 – 4:00 pm
  • Saturday, April 25 - Arts Council - A Joyful Noise Gospel Choir

MAY, 2009

  • Friday, May 1 - First Friday Coffee, Farmers Electric Coop., 201 W. Old Hwy 36, 7:30-8:30 a.m.
  • Friday, May 1 - BTC Bank - Customer Appreciation Day - Lunch served 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
  • Saturday, May 2 - Bishop Hogan Memorial School's 6th Annual Dinner Auction "Renaissance Festival," 5:00 p.m. Doors Open/Silent Auction, 6:30 p.m. Dinner catered by Hy-Vee, 7:30 p.m. Live Auction featuring Mike Miller Auction Service. Cafe dinner tickets available at Lauhoff Jewelry - $8 each. For more information, call 660-646-0705. Come in costume or come as you are!
  • Monday, May 4 - Saturday, May 9 - “If Halls Could Talk” - every evening beginning at 8:00 pm in front of the old high school. Bid farewell to the “old” high school building on its front lawn. Tickets are available at Martin House and Lauhoff Jewelry.
  • Wednesday, May 6 - Lunch & Learn at City Hall, Noon, City Hall Conference Room, 715 Washington, Chillicothe, Missouri - Steve Holt, Director Small Business and Technology Development Center will answer your questions and discuss services available from the center. Discussion will include “The Ten Minute Business Plan” and how you can use your business plan to promote your idea and to successfully manage your business. Lunch is provided but seating is limited. Make your reservations by noon May 5th by calling Steve Holt at 646-6920.
  • Friday, May 8 - Arts Council - John Hancock Ragtime Piano, 7pm at Gary Dickinson Performing Arts Center.
  • Tuesday, May 12 - Dedication of Information Station at 4:30pm
  • Friday, May 22 - 20th Annual Golf Tournament at Green Hills Golf Course
  • Friday, May 22 - Chamber Luncheon at Green Hills Course 11am-1pm
  • Monday, May 25 - Memorial Day

JUNE, 2009

  • Monday, June 1 - Public Input Session - Branding & Marketing Chillicothe
  • Friday, June 5 - First Friday Coffee - Anytime Fitness - 7:30-8:30 a.m.
  • Saturday, June 6 - Mudcats Home Opener
  • Tuesday, June 9, Maurice’s Clothing Store will open in the old Orscheln’s building at 615 Washington St. This move will be temporary and begin on June 7th. Their store will be revamped and remodeled and you should see them back in it by late July, early August.
  • Tuesday, June 16 - Ribbon Cutting at  Access II - 10:30 a.m.
  • Wednesday, June 17 - Chamber Monthly Luncheon - Speaker: Butch Shaffer "Photo Discovery" - Location: Grand River Inn - Noon
  • Saturday, June 20 - Livingston County Cultural Fair, Simpson Park, 10am-4pm
  • Saturday, June 20 - Grand River Area Family YMCA - Abundant Assets Alliance and Livingston County C2000 Team host the 2nd Annual Livingston County Cultural Fair at Simpson Park, from 10:00 am. - 4:00 pm.

JULY, 2009

  • Friday, July 3 - No First Friday Coffee. Happy 4th of July!
  • Saturday, July 4 - Freedom Festival - Simpson Park, 6:00 p.m.
  • Monday, July 6 - The Chamber office will be closed.
  • Wednesday, July 15 - Chamber Luncheon - Tour of Missouri, 12 Noon at the Country Club.

AUGUST, 2009

  • Friday, August 7 - First Friday Coffee - Grand River Inn - 7:30-8:30 a.m.
  • Wednesday, August 19 - Chamber Luncheon - Library update, 12 Noon

SEPTEMBER, 2009

  • Friday, September 4 - First Friday Coffee - Hedrick Medical Center - 7:30 a.m.
  • September 12-13 - Chautauqua in the Park
  • Wednesday, September 16 - Chamber Luncheon - NCMC update, 12 Noon

OCTOBER, 2009

  • Friday, October 2 - First Friday Coffee - Hy-Vee - 7:30-8:30am
  • Friday, October 30 - BooFest!

NOVEMBER, 2008
Below are all 2008 events and dates - watch for 2009 schedule soon!

Jenkins Townhouse is a popular spot during the holidays... C-T photo

  • November 6 - FCA Banquet, 6:30 p.m., UMC
  • November 7 - First Friday Coffee - Chillicothe Plumbing Supply - 630 Harvester Road, 7:30am - 8:30am. Come for some coffee and conversation.
  • November 8 - DUCKS ON PARADE AUCTION - 6:00pm - The Fast Lane, 2870 Grand Drive
  • November 11 - Veterans Day
  • November 13 - Wreaths & Wits
  • November 19 - Chamber Luncheon - "Tasty Treats For The Holiday Season" (Noon) at Chillicothe Country Club
  • November 20 - Ribbon Cutting - Citizens Bank & Trust - Ribbon will be cut at precisely 5:30 pm (please plan to arrive by 5:15 pm ); OPEN HOUSE: 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
  • November 22 - 62nd Annual Holiday Parade - "Musical Notes & Holiday Floats", Downtown Chillicothe, 10:00am. If your business or organization would like to enter a float - Please contact the Chamber office at 660.646.4050. or click HERE to download this years entry form. Kids Christmas (3:30pm - 5:30pm) & Mayors Christmas Tree lighting (6pm - 9pm)

DECEMBER, 2008

  • December 5 - First Friday Coffee - American Red Cross - Boji Stone Cafe, 612 Washington Street, 7:30-8:30 a.m.

  • December 6 - Brunch & Bowling with Santa - The Fast Lane - 9am-Noon

  • December 9 - Ribbon Cutting - Thread's Grand Re-Opening, 512 Washington Street (next to the Commerce Center)

MAY, 2010

  • May 1 - Bishop Hogan's 7th Annual Dinner & Auction

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