Events for August 2014
Belton Area Chamber of Commerce
May 27 - Aug 10    Trailblazers Day Camp Registration
Trailblazers Day Camp is open to children of all abilities, including those with special needs, ages 6-12.  Campers will enjoy nature discovery, animal interactions, archery, ropes course, 40-foot rock wall, zipline, swimming, slip-slide, movie theater, mini-golf, games and more! Campers need to bring their own lunch, sunscreen, towel and hat.  Drinks and snacks provided.  Advanced registration and payment required by July 11. We expect rapid enrollment - so register soon! 

Registration is now open for Trailblazers Day Camp!
Monday & Tuesday, August 11-12, 2014
8:30am-4:30pm
Variety's Peaceable Kingdom Retreat for Children
19051 FM 2484, Killeen, Texas 76542
Cost: $75 per camper


 
Date: May 27, 2014
Website: http://www.varietytexas.org
Location: Variety's Peaceable Kingdom Retreat for Children
19051 FM 2484
Killeen, TX 76542
Contact: Please contact Variety's Peaceable Kingdom Retreat for Children for more info. 254-554-5555
Date/Time Details: Registration is open now and advanced registration and payment required by July 11th. 
The Trailblazers Day Camp will be Monday & Tuesday, August 11-12, 2014
8:30-4:30 pm
Fees/Admission: $75 per camper
Aug 1 - Aug 3    Dead Fish Grill - Live Music













Live music at Dead Fish Grill!

Friday, Aug. 1st
Ben JAMIN'
8:30pm - 10:30pm

Saturday, Aug. 2nd
Phlip Coggins
8:30pm - 10:30pm

Sunday, Aug. 3rd - Brunch
Ben JAMIN'
11:00am - 2:00pm
Date: August 1, 2014
Website: http://www.deadfishgrill.com
Location: Dead Fish Grill
2207 Lake Rd
Belton, TX 76513
Contact: Please contact Dead Fish Grill for more info.
Date/Time Details: Friday, August 1st, 2014
8:30pm - 10:30pm

Saturday, August 2nd, 2014
8:30pm - 10:30pm

Sunday, August 3rd, 2014
11:00am - 2:00pm
Aug 6    Sync Up Social Media Class - Instagram for Beginners
Date: August 6, 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 to attend, limited seating
Aug 7    Ribbon Cutting for What's On Hold
Ribbon Cutting for What's On Hold Production!
Date: August 7, 2014
Time: 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Belton Chamber of Commerce
412 E. Central Ave
Belton, TX 76513
Date/Time Details: Thursday, August 7th
11:30 AM
Fees/Admission: Ribbon Cuttings are free and open to the public
Aug 7    Business After Hours at Lisa's Dance Connection Cohosted by InHouse Systems!
Business After Hours Cohosted by Lisa's Dance Connection & InHouse Systems
Date: August 7, 2014
Time: 5:15 PM - 6:30 PM
Location: Lisa's Dance Connection
2808 Cottonwood Ln
Temple, TX 76502
Date/Time Details: Thursday, August 7th
5:15 PM
 
Fees/Admission: Attendance is free and open to the public
Aug 9    Belton Sip & Stroll

Check in will be at Real Deals on Home Décor, 204 N Penelope, Belton on Saturday between 10am and 5pm. 

Participating Stores and Wineries will be

Aida's Outlet featuring Salado Creek Winery

Centex Tactical Supply featuring Rising Star Vineyards

Cochran, Blair & Potts featuring Red Caboose Winery

My Giving Tree featuring Alamosa Wine Cellars

Cool Tools featuring Texas Legato

Estacia's featuring Salado Winery

Moore Garrett & Co. featuring Pillar Bluffs Vineyards

Pizzaz featuring Fiesta Winery

Southern Comforts featuring The Vineyard at Florence

Nolan Creek Winery featuring Nolan Creek Winery

Trends & Treasures featuring Texas Wines

Real Deals on Home Décor featuring Secret Sangria

Staying open for late night shopping will be

McWha Book Store

BeYoutiful Salon

 

Goody Bags including souvenir wine glass, passports and surprise will be given at check in.

Date: August 9, 2014
Time: 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Website: http://www.fb.com/discoverdowntownbelton
Location: Downtown Belton
Contact: Diana Myers 254-933-3332
EMail: dianamyers3@hotmail.com
Date/Time Details: August 9, 2014 4pm-8pm
Fees/Admission: $19.95
Aug 15    Shakers & Stirrers- River Springs at Barge Ranch
Shakers & Stirrers High Speed Networking Lunch        
Date: August 15, 2014
Time: 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: River Springs @ Barge Ranch
3300 N. Main St. Belton, TX 76513
Date/Time Details: Friday, August 15th
11:30 AM-1 PM
Fees/Admission: $10 for Members
$15 for Non-Members
Aug 16    Event at Direct Auto Insurance
Back To School event.

Direct Auto Insuance will be sponsoring  Back To School event. Direct will give away a back pack to individuals for a quote on your auto or life insurance.  We will have business partners there to bring food and school supplies to fill up the back packs with supplies.
Date: August 16, 2014
Website: http://www.directgeneral.com
Location: 3614 SW HK Dodgen Loop Suite C
Contact: Call the office at 254-295-1502 for more information
EMail: marsha.updyke@directgeneral.com
Date/Time Details: Saturday August 16th 2014
Fees/Admission: admission is free. Backpacks will be given for an auto or life insurance quote
Aug 16    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: August 16, 2014
Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Website: http://www.downtownbelton.com/
Location:
Downtown Historic Belton
Contact: Downtown Business Merchants Association
Aug 18    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: August 18, 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!
Aug 19    Ribbon Cutting for Get America Healthy
Ribbon Cutting for Get America Healthy    
Date: August 19, 2014
Time: 2:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Location: Belton Chamber of Commerce
Conference Room
412 E. Central Ave
Belton, TX 76513
Date/Time Details: Tuesday, August 19
2:00 PM
Fees/Admission: Ribbon Cuttings are free and open to the public
Aug 28    Hire a Cru! - UMHB Part-Time Job Fair
Hire a Cru!

Join us at the UMHB part-time job fair!

Thursday, August 28th
11am - 1pm
Bawcom SUB

Register today through Cru Connection:
www.careerservices.umhb.edu/cru-connection
Date: August 28, 2014
Time: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: Bawcom SUB
UMHB
900 College St
Belton, TX 76513
Contact: Please contact UMHB for more info. 254-295-8642
Date/Time Details: Thursday, August 28th, 2014
11am - 1pm
Aug 30    Dead Fish Grill - Kirk Baxeley with Hunter Glaske & Jackie Darlene



Kirk Baxley
with Hunter Glaske & Jackie Darlene

Saturday, August 30th
Dead Fish Grill
2207 Lake Rd
Belton, TX 76513

8:30pm - ALL AGES - FREE
Date: August 30, 2014
Time: 8:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Website: http://www.deadfishgrill.com
Location: Dead Fish Grill
2207 Lake Rd
Belton, TX 76513
Date/Time Details: Saturday, August 30th, 2014
8:30pm
Fees/Admission: Free