Events for December 2014
Belton Area Chamber of Commerce
Dec 1    15% OFF Chamber Magazine TODAY ONLY!
Cyber Monday Special!

15% OFF Belton Chamber Business & Community Guide Ads when paid online December 1st!!
Date: December 1, 2014
Time: 12:00 AM - 11:55 PM
Location: Belton Chamber of Commerce
412 E. Central
Belton, TX 76513
Contact: Belton Chamber of Commerce (254)939-3551
Date/Time Details: ALL DAY!
Monday, December 1st
12:00 AM-11:59 PM
Fees/Admission: Back Cover $2,500
Inside Front Cover $1,800
Inside Back Cover $1,800
Full Page $1,200
Half Page $950
1/4 Page $700
1/8 Page $350
Mini Ad $150
Dec 4    BYP Thankmas
Date: December 4, 2014
Time: 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Location: Miller's Smokehouse
208 N. Penelope St.
Belton, TX 76513
Contact: mark@beltonchamber.com
EMail: mark@beltonchamber.com
Date/Time Details: Thursday, December 4, 2014
8-10pm
Fees/Admission: A toy for a child 0-18 not to exceed $15.
RSVP by Dec. 2 to mark@beltonchamber.com
Dec 6    Belton's Christmas on the Chisholm Trail
Belton's Christmas on the Chisholm Trail

Saturday, December 6th, 2014
2pm - 7pm
Yettie Polk Park
101 S Davis Street

Bring your cameras and take photos for that keepsake memory of your child with Santa, as he arrives at 6:15pm. It will be an evening filled with holiday sounds, vendors, food, and fun for the entire family.

- Festive Foods
- Family Fun
- Music
- Vendors

For more information on this event or other programs with the City of Belton Parks and Recreation, visit our website at www.BeltonTexas.gov or give us a call at 254-933-5860
Date: December 6, 2014
Time: 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Website: http://www.BeltonTexas.gov
Location: Yettie Polk Park
101 S Davis St
Belton, TX 76513    
Contact: Please call Parks and Recreation at 254-933-5860
Date/Time Details: Saturday, December 6th, 2014
2pm - 7pm
Dec 6    Nutcracker Ballet
December 6 & 7, 2014 

The Nutcracker being performed by the Newcomb School of Ballet is always a treat. This holiday, treat your family to The Nutcracker, a shimmering, glittering spectacle of holiday cheer. Follow Clara on her journey in this unforgettable classic. You’ll see a Christmas tree that grows to magnificent heights, dancing dolls, and lots of beautiful snow. With music by Tchaikovsky and stunning sets this production has something to delight every member of the family. It just would not be the holidays without 
Date: December 6, 2014
Time: 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Website: http://www.cacARTS.org
Location: Cultural Activities Center
Contact: Cultural Activities Center
EMail: marketing@cacarts.org
Date/Time Details: Dec. 6, 7pm
Fees/Admission: $12 adult/ $7 child 12 & under
Dec 7    Nutcracker Ballet
December 6 & 7, 2014 

The Nutcracker being performed by the Newcomb School of Ballet is always a treat. This holiday, treat your family to The Nutcracker, a shimmering, glittering spectacle of holiday cheer. Follow Clara on her journey in this unforgettable classic. You’ll see a Christmas tree that grows to magnificent heights, dancing dolls, and lots of beautiful snow. With music by Tchaikovsky and stunning sets this production has something to delight every member of the family. It just would not be the holidays without The Nutcracker.
Date: December 7, 2014
Time: 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Website: http://www.cacARTS.org
Location: CAC
3011 n. 3rd St.
Temple TX 76501
Contact: CAC
EMail: marketing@cacarts.org
Date/Time Details: Sunday, Dec. 7 at 2 pm
Fees/Admission: $12 Adult, $7 Child 12 & Under
Dec 7    Parade of Lights
The Parade of Lights will be Sunday, December 7th

A Lake Belton tradition. 
See boats decorated in Holiday style parade around Belton Lake from the patio views of Dead Fish Grill.

Parade begins at 6pm.
Date: December 7, 2014
Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Website: http://www.DeadFishGrill.com
Location: Lake Belton
Dead Fish Grill
2207 Lake Rd
Belton, TX 76513
Contact: Please contact Dead Fish Grill for more information. (254) 939-5771
Date/Time Details: Sunday, December 7th
6pm
Dec 10    Ribbon Cutting for SendOutCards!
Ribbon Cutting for SendOutCards!
Date: December 10, 2014
Time: 3:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Location: 412 E. Central Avenue
Belton, TX 76513
Date/Time Details: Wednesday, December 10th
3:00 PM
Fees/Admission: Ribbon Cuttings are free and open to the public!
Dec 11 - Jan 2    That Art Place - Holiday Classes











Mixed Media Santa Birds - $30
Thursday, Dec. 11th
​6-8pm

Snowman Family Paintings
$25 per adult canvas / $15 per child canvas
Friday, Dec. 12th
Friday, Dec. 26th
6-8pm

Santa Claus is Coming to Town!
Saturday, Dec. 13th
​(Painters in the Paint Your Own Pottery Studio can take a FREE photo with Santa!)

Clay Family Hand Bowl - $45
Thursday, Jan. 1st
3-5pm
Saturday, Jan. 3rd
6-8pm

Let it Snow Painting - $30
Friday, Jan. 2nd
6-8pm

Paint Your Own Pottery Studio Hours:
Tuesday - Friday 4-8pm
Saturday 11am - 8pm
Walk-ins welcome!
$8 studio fee + piece chosen to paint ($4 - $50)

Holiday Hours
Dec. 22-23 Noon - 8pm
Closed Christmas Eve & Christmas Day
Dec. 26th Noon - 8pm
December 29-30 Noon - 8pm
Closed New Year's Eve
Jan. 1-2 Noon - 8pm

Date: December 11, 2014
Website: http://www.ThatArtPlaceStudio.com
Location: That Art Place
328 N Main St
Belton, TX 76513
Contact: Please call That Art Place for more info: 254-613-4292
Dec 11    Cochran Blair & Potts - Ladies Christmas Shopping Party
Santa's getting ready...
are you?


Join us for a Ladies Christmas Shopping Party

Thursday, December 11th
5:30pm - 7:00pm

Cochran Blair & Potts
221 E Central Ave
Belton, TX

Exclusive Deals & Refreshments


Sip, shop, and socialize! 
Date: December 11, 2014
Time: 5:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Location: Cochran Blair & Potts
21 E Central Ave
Belton, TX 76513
Contact: Please contact Cochran Blair & Potts for more info. 254-939-3333
Date/Time Details: Thursday, December 11th
5:30pm - 7:00pm
Dec 12    Ribbon Cutting for Lion's Special Needs Playground!
Ribbon Cutting for Lion's Special Needs Playground
Date: December 12, 2014
Time: 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Location: 100 Park Avenue
Belton, TX 76513
Date/Time Details: Friday, December 12th
11-11:30 AM
Fees/Admission: Ribbon Cuttings are free and open to the public.
Dec 13    Old Fashioned Christmas
"A Dickens Christmas" is coming to Belton on December 13! Downtown Belton Merchants Association will have our regular monthly Market Days with lots of vendors on the streets in the downtown area. Lots of food and goodies, as well as, a large variety of merchandise for your Christmas shopping.

BUT, I'M NOT THROUGH YET.....our annual Christmas parade will start at 11:00am and make it's way down Central Avenue.
AND if we will be very good...SANTA has promised to fly in from the North Pole and ride into town at the end of our parade! 
So be sure to show up for the fun!

NOTE: If anyone wants to be in the parade, we are open and would love to have you...ride--walk--fly or scooter. Call 939-5699
Date: December 13, 2014
Location: Downtown Belton
Central Ave
Belton, TX 76513
Contact: Please call 254-939-5699 for more information.
Date/Time Details: Saturday, December 13th, 2014
Parade: 11am
Dec 13    Christmas on the Farm
Date: December 13, 2014
Time: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Website: http://christmasonthefarm.org
Location: Bell County Expo Center
301 W Lp 121
Belton, TX 76513
Contact: Please call 254-939-7582 for more info.
Date/Time Details: Saturday, December 13th
10am - 6pm
Dec 13    Bob Schneider Concert
Bob Schneider December 13 7:30 PM "I have a feeling people are never really gonna know who I am," Bob Schneider says. Fair enough. And a 1500 word bio is rarely enough to convey an artists' life and music anyway, but in Bob Schneider's case it seems particularly tough. How do you package a tale that bounces between Germany and Texas, and between opera, art school and sleazy ...read more.

Pre Show Dinner Brisket, Sausage, Potato Salad, and Beans-by Schoepf’s BBQ $12 includes taxes and fees

Buy Tickets         

Buy Pre Show Dinner   - See more at: http://www.cacarts.org/index.cfm?load=page&page=246#sthash.JtF043It.dpuf

 
Date: December 13, 2014
Time: 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Website: http://www.cacARTS.org
Location: CAC
Contact: CAC
EMail: marketing@cacarts.org
Date/Time Details: Dec. 13 at 7:30pm
Fees/Admission: $22 in advance, $27 at the door
Dec 15    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: December 15, 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!
Dec 15    Ribbon Cutting for Gary Lam Wing Chun Kung Fu!
Ribbon Cutting for Gary Lam Wing Chun Kung Fu!
Date: December 15, 2014
Time: 5:15 PM - 5:15 PM
Location: 601 E. Central Ave.
Belton, TX 76513
Date/Time Details: Monday, December 15th
5:15 PM
Fees/Admission: Ribbon Cuttings are free and open to the public
Dec 16    Ruthie Foster

Ruthie Foster
December 16
7:00 PM

Those who have followed RUTHIE FOSTER’S eclectic musical history know that she can burn down any stage with her combustible blend of soul, blues, rock, folk and gospel. Ruthie’s astonishing voice has taken her on an amazing ride.

- See more at: http://www.cacarts.org/index.cfm?load=page&page=246#sthash.JtF043It.dpuf
Date: December 16, 2014
Time: 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Website: http://www.cacARTS.org
Location: Cultural Activities Center
Contact: CAC
EMail: marketing@cacarts.org
Date/Time Details: Dec. 16 at 7pm
Fees/Admission: $15 in advance, $18 at the door
Dec 17 - Dec 22    Doll House Silent Auction - Supporting the Belton Senior Center


































Doll House Silent Auction
Supporting the Belton Senior Center

This hand-made one-of-a-kind doll house could be yours. Proceeds will support the Belton Senior Activity Center.* The doll house is available to view at the Belton Area Chamber of Commerce located at 412 E Central Ave in Belton.

Send your bid or highest bid inquiry via text or email to: 254-913-1950
OR
jtaggart@documaxx.com

Auction closes on Monday, Dec. 22 at 1:00pm.
Don't miss out on this unique item!

*The BSAC is a 501 (C) 3 organization under Belton Citizens for Seniors. All donations made to the Belton Senior Center are tax deductible.
Date: December 17, 2014
Location: For Viewing:
Belton Area Chamber of Commerce
412 E Central Ave
Belton, TX 76513

Supporting the Belton Senior Center
842 Mitchell St
Belton, TX 76513
Contact: Please contact 254-913-1950 for more information or send an email to jtaggart@documaxx.com
EMail: jtaggart@documaxx.com
Date/Time Details: Auction is open now through Monday, December 22nd, 2014.
Closes at 1:00pm on Monday.
Dec 17    Ribbon Cutting for Family Heritage!
Ribbon Cutting for Family Heritage!
Date: December 17, 2014
Time: 12:00 PM - 12:00 PM
Location:  412 E. Central Ave
Belton, TX 76513
Date/Time Details: Wednesday, December 17th
12:00 PM
Fees/Admission: Ribbon Cuttings are free and open to the public
Dec 19    Texas Tour Gear Ribbon Cutting
Join us for the ribbon cutting of Texas Tour Gear!

Time: 12:30pm
Location: 1008 Arbor Park Dr | Suite A | Belton | 76513
Date: December 19, 2014
Time: 12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
Location: 1008 Arbor Park Dr
Suite A
Belton, TX 76513
Contact: Please contact the Chamber for more info on ribbon cuttings. 254-939-3551
EMail: jessica@beltonchamber.com
Date/Time Details: Friday, December 19th, 2014
12:30pm
Dec 19    Family Fishin' & Fun - City of Belton Parks and Recreation






City of Belton Parks & Recreation

Family Fishin' & Fun
December 19th, 2014
2pm - 4pm

Activites will be on Nolan Creek behind City Hall. 
333 Water St

Trout will be dropped along the creek as part of the Texas Parks & Wildlife Rainbow Trout Program.

- FREE fishing event, so grab your poles and see if you can get a bite!
- You do not need a license to fish during this event
- Bait provided at our tent! (While supplies last)
- Enter for a chance to win prizes!!

For more information about this event or any other activity with the City of Belton Parks and Recreation visit our website at www.beltontexas.gov, give us a call at 254-933-5861, or send us an email at parksandrec@beltontexas.gov

*Please avoid all construction areas and equipment, as construction may be taking place along Nolan Creek.
Date: December 19, 2014
Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Website: http://www.BeltonTexas.gov
Location: Nolan Creek behind City Hall
333 Water St
Belton, TX 76513    
Contact: Please call Parks and Recreation for more info. 254-933-5861
EMail: parksandrec@beltontexas.gov
Date/Time Details: Friday, December 19th, 2014
2pm - 4pm
Dec 20    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: December 20, 2014
Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Website: http://www.downtownbelton.com/
Location:
Downtown Historic Belton
Contact: Downtown Business Merchants Association
Dec 24    Come Shop Local - Downtown Belton OPEN Christmas Eve






















Open Christmas Eve:
Be.YOU.tiful Salon 10-3
Cochran Blair & Potts 8:30-3
Endurance Outfitters 10-2
Estacia's 10-3
Hoctil Cool Tools 10-2
Moore Garrett Antique Mall 10-2
My Giving Tree Art Gallery & Gift Shop 10-2
Real Deals on Home Decor 10-5
Southern Comfort 10-2
Schoepf's BBQ 8:30-3
Trends & Treasures Boutique 10-5
Woodhouse Day Spa 9-7
 
Date: December 24, 2014
Location: Downtown Belton
Belton, TX 76513
Date/Time Details: Christmas Eve
Wednesday, December 24th, 2014