Events for November 2014
Belton Area Chamber of Commerce
Oct 30 - Nov 14    Concert at the restaurant in Walburg with Nashville country star Dalton Gray featuring The Chris McCandliss Band
Live concert featuring rising new country star from Nashville via Austin TX  Dalton Gray

Just released nationwide single Knockout Girl
Date: October 30, 2014
Time: 6:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Website: http://www.whatsonholdprod.com/Concerts.html
Location: The family restaurant in Walburg 3777 Fm 972 Walburg TX
Contact: 512-577-5032
EMail: manny@whatsonholdprod.com
Date/Time Details: 11/14 gate opens at 7 pm
Fees/Admission: $ 12.00 in advance $ 15.00 at the door $ 10.00 for all chamber members
Nov 1    2014 Bell County Walk to End Alzheimer's
Join us for the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s® — the nation’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. Though we all have our own motivation to step up to the starting line, our eyes are set on the ultimate finish line — the end of Alzheimer’s.  Visit http://act.alz.org/site/TR?fr_id=5436&pg=entry for more information on how you can get involved in the Walk to End Alzheimer’s.

 
Date: November 1, 2014
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Website: http://act.alz.org/site/TR?fr_id=5436&pg=entry
Location: Pepper Creek Trails 546 N Kegley Rd., Temple, TX 76502
Contact: Annie Sikes
EMail: ASikes@alz.org
Date/Time Details: November 1st, 2014 Registration: 10 am Walk: 11am-1230pm
Nov 3    Killeen Daily Herad - 2014 Coupon Workshop
2014 Coupon  Workshop
Jennise Colin-Ventura (254) 501-7515 or jennise@kdhnews.com
10am at Home Builders Association
445 E Central Expy in Harker Heights
Free to attend!
Can order tickets ONLY through online. Kdhnews.com/coupons/events
OR 
stop by / call the Killeen Daily Herald to sign up. 254-501-7590
Only 200 seats will be available
Lots of coupons and prizes to give away!
Prizes: Free combos, giftcards and free groceries!
Vendors and KDH Reps (to take subscription orders) will be there!
Savealotmom Q&A and Photo Op after the Workshop!
Date: November 3, 2014
Website: http://Kdhnews.com/coupons/events
Location: Home Builders Association 
445 E Central Expy
Harker Heights, TX    
Contact: Please contact the Killeen Daily Herald for more info. 254-501-7590
Date/Time Details: Monday, November 3rd, 2014
10am
Fees/Admission: Please visit Kdhnews.com/coupons/events for pricing info or call the Killeen Daily Herald. 254-501-7590
Nov 3 - Nov 7    Personal Training Study
GymX is conducting a fitness study for able-bodied adults who do not currently exercise.  The study will be conducted over 3 weeks, from November 7-28th.  Each participant will engage in 3-30 minute personal training sessions a week and sign into the gym for cardio at least twice weekly.  Interested individuals should call 254-899-8420 or stop by to sign up.
Date: November 3, 2014
Nov 3    Grand Opening
Grand Opening for Soulful J. Yoga
Chair masages,Gnomadic Shopping Truck, Moon Juice
Free Yoga Basics Class @4pm
Date: November 3, 2014
Time: 2:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Website: http://soulfuljyoga.com
Location: 2851 North Main St. Suite 5
EMail: info.soulfulj.yoga@yahoo.com
Date/Time Details: November 2, 2014 @ 2pm
Nov 3    Ribbon Cutting for Soulful J. Yoga
Ribbon Cutting for Soulful J. Yoga!
Date: November 3, 2014
Time: 2:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Location: Soulful J. Yoga
2851 N Main St #5, Belton, TX 76513
Date/Time Details: Monday, November 3rd
2:00 PM

 
Fees/Admission: Ribbon Cuttings are free and open to the public. Attended by Chamber Ambassadors.
Nov 4    Belton Rotary Pancake Supper
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Date: November 4, 2014
Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Location: Leon Heights Elementary
1501 N. Main
Belton, TX 76513
Date/Time Details: Tuesday, November 4th
5-7 PM
Fees/Admission: Tickets are $7
Children under 7 are free
Nov 5    Sync Up Social Media Class - Google +







 


Google Plus For Your Business

Google Plus is Google’s third attempt at a social media platform and it looks like this one is going to make it, mainly due to its role in search Engine Optimization. This means it is time for businesses to set up their Google Plus page and add it to their social media marketing strategy.
 
This hands on workshop will focus on:
-Linking your Gmail, YouTube and  Google Plus account
-Setting up your Google Plus Page
-Verifying your location with Google
-Uploading your cover picture
-Building Your Circles and Community
-How to promote your products and services
-Producing content to go viral
-The role of Video on Google Plus 
 
Your speaker, J.R. Atkins has been working with individuals, executives and small businesses since 1993 and on Social Media since 2008. He has a BA from Texas A&M University and an MBA from The University of Phoenix, Dallas Campus. He is an adjunct professor at Temple College and has published 3 books Success Simplified, Social Media 2.0 and Road Map to Success.

Click below for a video synopsis provided by J.R.

Date: November 5, 2014
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Location: Belton Chamber of Commerce
412 E. Central Avenue
Belton, TX 76513
Date/Time Details: 1st Wednesday of Every Month
Fees/Admission: Free for members to attend, limited seating
Nov 6    Business After Hours HB Sheppard & Edward Jones- Scot Hrbacek
Business After Hours with HB Sheppard & Edward Jones- Scot Hrbacek!
Date: November 6, 2014
Time: 5:15 PM - 6:30 PM
Location: 3011 N. Main St., Suite C
Belton, TX  76513
254-933-7680 fax: 866-522-7786
Date/Time Details: Thursday, November 6th
5:15 PM, Ribbon Cutting at 5:30 PM
Fees/Admission: Free and open to the public
Nov 8    Bell County Expo - Celebrate 239th Marine Corps Birthday
Celebrate the 239th Marine Corps Birthday - 1775-2014

Breakfast for Marines, Navy Corpsmen and those who have served with Marines.
  • Reading of Major General John A. Lejuene's Marine Corps Order 47 (1921)
  • Speaker: Keynote by LtCol Bill Spicer, USMC (Ret), Mustang, Author, Harrier Pilot. Proceeds from his book signing benefit the Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation
  • Birthday Cake Cutting (Oldest & Youngest served First)
  • Marine Breakfast ($10, $5 for kids 14 and under, Tax and Gratuity included)
  • Drawing for K-Bars and other fine Marine items
Casual dress, but squared away, and bring another Marine!
Spouses, significant others, and children invited

RSVP at www.CentralTexasMarines.org
or call 254-681-4189
Date: November 8, 2014
Time: 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Website: http://www.CentralTexasMarines.org
Location: Bell County Expo Center
Special Events Room
301 W Loop 121
Belton, TX 76513
Contact: RSVP at 254-681-4189 or online at the link listed above.
Date/Time Details: Saturday, November 8th, 2014
7:30 am
Fees/Admission: Plates $10
Children 14 & under $5
Nov 8    Saturday Painting
Bring your art supplies and come join artist painting and drawing. Some members bring a sack lunch and continue painting after lunch.
Date: November 8, 2014
Time: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: Bell Fine Arts Building 438 North Wall
Nov 8    Ribbon Cutting for La Riv!
Ribbon Cutting for La Riv Italian Cuisine!
Date: November 8, 2014
Time: 3:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Location: 7410 W. Adams
Temple, TX 76502
Date/Time Details: Saturday November 8
3:30 PM
Fees/Admission: Ribbon Cuttings are free and open to the public. Attended by Chamber Ambassadors
Nov 8    VIP Champagne Reception All Welcome; Icons in Transformation International Exhibit

Cultural Activities Center

Invites You to a:

VIP Champagne Reception 

Nov. 8, at 7pm, $20 admissiontickets online www.cacarts.org 

Guests will experience a behind the scenes, artist talk by world renowned artist, Ludmila Pawloska.  Dr. Wynona Alexander, Professor Emeritus of the Fines Arts Department of Central Texas College will be a guest speaker for the evening. The exhibit runs from Nov. 9-Jan. 5, 2015, with the public opening Nov. 9; 2-4pm. The CAC is excited to display this international exhibit with 150 pieces of astonishing work which are for sale.

RSVP online at www.cacARTS.org or call 254-773-9926

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Date: November 8, 2014
Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Website: http://www.cacarts.org
Location: 3011 N. 3rd St. Temple TX
Contact: 254-773-9926
EMail: marketing@cacarts.org
Date/Time Details: Nov. 8 at 7PM
Fees/Admission: $20 VIP
Nov 10    Patriot Way Golf Classic





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Date: November 10, 2014
Time: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: Wildflower Country Club
Contact: jessica@beltonchamber.com
Date/Time Details: Monday November 10
Registration & Lunch at 12 PM
Tee off at 1 PM
Fees/Admission:
Nov 12 - Nov 29    That Art Place - November Art Classes












Printmaking Series
Tuesdays in Nov. 
6-8pm


​Watercolor Series
Thursdays in Nov.
6-8pm


Mixed Media Pumpkin
Thursday, Nov. 13th
6-8pm


Feathers Painting
Friday, Nov. 14th
6-8pm


Clay Handprint Ornament
Saturday, Nov. 15th
​12-2p


Wire & Glass Bead Earrings
Thursday, Nov. 20th
6-8pm


White Pumpkin Painting
Friday, Nov. 21st
6-8pm


​Paint Till You Faint!
Friday, Nov. 21st
6pm - midnight


Ornament Painting Workshop
Friday, Nov. 28th
​12-8pm Come & Go


Winter Monogram Painting
Friday, Nov. 28th
6-8pm


Ornament Painting Workshop
Saturday, Nov. 29th
12-8pm Come & Go

Date: November 12, 2014
Website: http://www.ThatArtPlaceStudio.com
Location: That Art Place
328 N Main St
Belton, TX 76513
Contact: Please call 254-613-4292 for more info.
Date/Time Details: Classes in November.
Fees/Admission: Call for information on class/workshop pricing.
Nov 12    Monthly covered dish luncheon.
Artists gather to paint and draw.
Lunch is served after 11:00.
Bring your art supplies and a luncheon dish to share.
 
Date: November 12, 2014
Time: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: Bell Fine Arts Building
438 North Wall
Belton, TX 76513
Date/Time Details: November 12, 2014
9am - 1pm
Nov 15 - Nov 16    Fort Hood Officers' Spouses' Club - 33rd Annual Holiday Bazaar
Calling all shoppers!

Over 100 arts & crafts vendors, food, door prizes, and much more!

Professional pictures with Santa! Saturday only from 12pm - 3pm.

Holiday Cafe - Baked goods provided by the Fort Hood Area Enlisted Spouses' Club

Saturday
November 15th
9am - 5pm

Sunday
November 16th
12pm -  5pm


​Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Saturday at 8:30am

Killeen Civic & Concerence Center
W.S. Young Dr
Killeen, TX 


Tickets available online:
www.BrownPaperTickets.com/evet/871852


OPEN TO THE PUBLIC    
Pre-Sale $5.00
Area Chambers, Unit Reps, and FHOSC Functions
At the Door $6.00
12 and under FREE

Special thanks to Brandi's Grooming of Copperas Cove and VP Printing

For vendor information, please contact Monica Bates @ 760-885-3079.
For tickets or volunteer opportunites, please contact Jenn Vroegindewey @ 816-284-9259 or email us @ FH.Holiday.Bazaar@gmail.com

 
Date: November 15, 2014
Website: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/871852
Location: Killeen Civic & Conference Center
W.S. Young Dr
Killeen, TX
Contact: For vendor info please contact Monica Bates at 760-885-3079. For tickets or volunteer opportunities please contact Jenn Vroegindewey at 816-284-9259
EMail: FH.Holiday.Bazaar@gmail.com
Date/Time Details: Saturday
November 15th
9:00am - 5:00pm

Sunday
November 16th
12:00pm - 5:00pm
Fees/Admission: Pre-Sale - $5

At the Door - $6.00
Nov 15    Market Days
Buying, selling and trading in downtown Belton. Come see our vendors and farmer's market in our historic downtown on Central Ave. Enjoy food and entertainment. Every 3rd Saturday of the month.
Date: November 15, 2014
Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Website: http://www.downtownbelton.com/
Location:
Downtown Historic Belton
Contact: Downtown Business Merchants Association
Nov 15    Eliza Gilkyson

Eliza Gilkyson
November 15
7:30 PM


Eliza Gilkyson is a politically minded, poetically gifted singer-songwriter who has become one of the most respected musicians in Folk and Americana music circles. The daughter of songwriter Terry Gilkyson, whose songs were recorded by artists as diverse... read more

Pre Show Dinner Cranberry Almond Salad, Roasted Tarragon Chicken with Wild Mushrooms, Mashed Potatoes, Market Vegetable, Chocolate Walnut Pie- by The Great American Grill at the Hilton Garden Inn $11 includes taxes and fees.

- See more at: http://www.cacarts.org/index.cfm?load=page&page=246#sthash.vedceOG7.dpuf
Date: November 15, 2014
Time: 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Website: http://www.cacarts.org
Location: 3011 N. 3rd St.
Temple TX
Contact: 254-773-9926
EMail: marketing@cacarts.org
Date/Time Details: Nov. 15, 7:30pm
Fees/Admission: $22 advance/ $27 at the door
Nov 17    Ambassador Meeting

The Belton Chamber Ambassadors are qualified chamber members or designated employees of those members who provide chamber goodwill, promote chamber membership value and actively recruit new chamber members.
They serve as an important communicative link between the chamber and its members, especially new members.
They mainly function by making goodwill calls to new members, assisting the chamber in recruiting new members, attending ribbon cuttings, as well as attending other chamber events.

Date: November 17, 2014
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Website: http://www.beltonchamber.com
Location: 412 E. Central Ave.
Belton, TX 76513
Contact: Nicole Stairs
EMail: nicole@beltonchamber.com
Date/Time Details: 3rd  Monday of the month!
Nov 19    Ribbon Cutting Aflac-Kent Wyland
Ribbon Cutting for Aflac-Kent Wyland
Date: November 19, 2014
Time: 11:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Location: Belton Chamber of Commerce
412 E. Central
Belton, TX 76513
Date/Time Details: Wednesday, November 19th
11:00 AM
 
Fees/Admission: Ribbon Cuttings are free and open to the public. Attended by Chamber Ambassadors.
Nov 19    Ribbon Cutting Cruise Planners
Ribbon Cutting for Cruise Planners
Date: November 19, 2014
Time: 3:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Location: 412 E. Central Ave
Belton, TX 76513        
Date/Time Details: Wednesday November 19th
3:00 PM
Fees/Admission: Ribbon Cuttings are free and open to the public
Nov 20 - Nov 23    Christmas Open House
Thursday come in and take 50% off all Fall Décor, Friday come in and get a FREE Christmas ornament with any purchase, Saturday come visit with Santa from 1-5pm and Sunday come in and take 40% off your favorite item(excludes furniture).
Date: November 20, 2014
Location: 204 N. Penelope
Belton, TX
Contact: Diana Myers 254-933-3332
EMail: belton@realdeals.net
Date/Time Details: November 20-23
Thurs-Sat. 10-6
Sun. 1-5
 
Fees/Admission: FREE
Nov 20    Ribbon Cutting for Creekside Terrace
Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening for Creekside Terrace!
Date: November 20, 2014
Time: 5:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: 1555 Powell Drive
Belton, TX 76513
Date/Time Details: Thursday, November 20th
5:00 PM
Fees/Admission: Ribbon Cuttings are free and open to the public!
Nov 21 - Nov 23    Bell County Expo - Shrine Circus
The Shrine Circus will be at the Bell County Expo Center from November 21st - 23rd.
Elephants | Tigers | Motorcycle Madness | Amazing Aerialists | Performers from around the World

Join the Circus Pre-Party 1 hour prior to show time.
* Ride an elephant or pony
* Face Painting
* Meet & Greet with the circus stars on the arena floor

Friday, Nov. 21st
​- Pre-Party 6:30pm
- Showtime 7:30pm

Saturday, Nov. 22nd
​- Pre-Party 10am; 2pm; 6:30pm
- Showtime 11am; 3pm; 7:30pm

Sunday, Nov. 23rd
- Pre-Party 1pm; 5pm
- Showtime 2pm; 6pm

The Belton Chamber has a limited number of free* passes & child passes in our office.

* "Admit one free with the purchase of an adult general/reserved admission ticket." 

 
Date: November 21, 2014
Website: http://www.BeltonCircus.com
Location: Bell County Expo Center
301 W Loop 121
Belton, TX 76513
Contact: Please call the Bell County Expo for more info. 254-933-5353
Date/Time Details: November 21st - 23rd, 2014
Friday, Saturday, & Sunday
Fees/Admission: Fees applicable. Please call the Bell County Expo for more info. 254-933-5353
Nov 21    KWTX Channel 10 - Food For Families Food Drive

Food For Families Food Drive

Food For Families is a one day food drive to help meet the growing need for food for those in need in Central Texas. You can help by bringing non-perishable food to the collection site nearest you on Friday, November 21st, 2014 from 6am - 8pm
All donated food will be given to people in need who live in that county.

For a listing of collection sites, visit: www.kwtx.com/10onyourside

Non-Perishable Food Products:

  • Canned Meats
    • Tuna, Chili, Stew, Chicken
  • Canned Vegetables
  • Cereals
  • Baby Food
  • Peanut Butter
  • Dry Beans
  • Rice
  • Flour
  • Sugar
  • Corn Meal
  • Pasta/Sauces
     
Date: November 21, 2014
Time: 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Website: http://www.kwtx.com/10onyourside
Location: For a list of locations, please visit: ​www.kwtx.com/10onyourside
Date/Time Details: Friday, November 21st, 2014
6am - 8pm
Nov 21    Send Out Cards - Christmas Cards & Coffee


















Christmas Cards & Coffee
  is a great opportunity to learn about SendOutCards as one of the best ways to appreciate and stay connected to all the people in your life.  Let's get a head start on sending your Christmas Cards this year!  Come join me at the Belton Chamber of Commerce and we will get this done!

SendOutCards is a product / customer - driven company; special because it appeals to the masses: from our grandchildren at age 5 all the way up to our great grandparents in their 90's, plus everyone in-between - everyone can use SendOutCards! It's Hallmark at your fingertips - but much cheaper and more convenient!  If you are in business, SendOutCards is the best way to personally keep in touch with your customers and builds new long-term professional relationships.

I will be sharing this system and all the bells & whistles. And we will prepare your Christmas card for this year!  All those who attend will receive a Free gift account!

I look forward to meeting you soon! Don't forget your laptop,Mac or PC, iPad, or iPhone!!  Also, have your pictures downloaded into your device and bring mailing addresses!

* Event seating is limited to 15.

Please RSVP to Lynda Schumann, gtf51@sbcglobal.net or 254-624-4919
 
Date: November 21, 2014
Time: 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Location: Belton Chamber of Commerce
Conference Room
412 E Central Ave
Belton, TX 76513
Contact: Please contact Lynda Schumann for more information. gtf51@sbcglobal.net
EMail: gtf51@sbcglobal.net
Date/Time Details: Friday, November 21st, 2014
11:30am - 1:30pm
Nov 22    Wrapped Up in Harmony
Wrapped in Harmony  November 22 7:00 PM Chisholm Trail Chorus of Sweet Adelines International are so passionate about “ringing chords” that over the past 3 decades some have traveled across the globe ...read more  at: http://www.cacarts.org/index.cfm?load=page&page=246#sthash.JtF043It.dpuf

 
Date: November 22, 2014
Time: 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Website: http://www.cacARTS.org
Location: CAC
Contact: CAC
EMail: marketing@cacarts.org
Date/Time Details: Nov. 22, 7pm
Fees/Admission: $20 ticket online www.cacARTS.org
Nov 29    Small Business Saturday
Small Business Saturday November 29th
 
Date: November 29, 2014
Location: Small Business Saturday in Downtown Belton!

Kick-Off Rally(for non-brick & mortar businesses)
November 29th, 7-10 AM
126 N. East St. Belton, TX 76513
 
Contact: To Register as a non-brick and mortar vendor please contact the rally organizer, Shirley Mobley, at (254)231-1843 or email mobley1@airmail.net for more information
Date/Time Details: Saturday, November 29th All Day
Fees/Admission: Free for all to attend but come ready to support your local Small Businesses!