Events for October 2014
Belton Area Chamber of Commerce
Oct 1    Sync Up Social Media Class
A review of how to utilize your Chamber login portal. How to add events, hot deals, updating your company profile, and more.
Date: October 1, 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
Oct 2    Cheer Squad T-Shirt Sale - Sonic of Belton
Today, the cheer squad will be selling T-shirts at
the Sonic on Lake Road from 5 to 8 p.m. The
cheerleaders will start selling shirts at 6 p.m.
Friday before the football game and continue
selling them until kickoff. Each shirt sells for $10,
except for double and triple extra large sizes,
which sell for $12.
Date: October 2, 2014
Time: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: Sonic of Belton
2803 Oakmark Dr
Belton, TX 76513    
Date/Time Details: Thursday, October 2nd, 2014
5pm - 8pm
Fees/Admission: Shirts - $10
XXL & XXXL - $12
Oct 2    Business After Hours - Bell County Expo
Come join us for Business After Hours in October with The Bell County Expo Center.
 
Have fun networking, mingling, and meeting other local business owners!
Date: October 2, 2014
Time: 5:15 PM - 6:30 PM
Location:
The Bell County Expo Center
 
Loop 121, Belton
Date/Time Details:
Thursday, October 2nd
 
5:15 pm - 6:30 pm
Oct 4    Arts & Crafts Sale and Fundraiser at Belton Senior Activity Center

The Belton Senior Activity Center will be having their annual Arts & Crafts Sale Fundraiser on Saturday, October 4, 2014 from 8:00-2:00.  All 20 + vendors will be selling handcrafted items only.  herewll be to Christian authors having book signings during the event.  The Center will have a bake sale, food court & quilt raffle the day of the sale.   Come out and shop for great Christmas gifts at the Belton Senior Activity Center, 842 S. Mitchell Street.  For additional information, please contact the Center at 254-939-1170 or Activities Director at 254-718-1859.

Date: October 4, 2014
Time: 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Website: http://www.BeltonSeniorCenter.org
Location: Belton Senior Activity Center 842 S. Mitchell Street Belton, TX 76513
Contact: Belton Senior Activity Center 254-939-1170 Activities Director - 254-718-1859
EMail: Patsy@BeltonSeniorCenter.org
Date/Time Details: Saturday, October 4, 2014 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Fees/Admission: Free Admission
Oct 4    Belton's First Annual Motorcycle Show Down















Belton's First Annual Motorcycle Show Down

October 4th, 2014
10am - 4pm
In Downtown Belton.

Come out and bring your bike to be entered into the contest!
Bikes will be judged by spectators.

Prizes:
Best in Show - $300
2nd in Show - $150
3rd in Show - $75

Motorcycle Entry fee - $20
Vendor Booth fee - $45
Spectator fee - pet product (food, towels, toys, collars, leashes, etc.)

For more information, contact Diana Myers 512-484-5714
Date: October 4, 2014
Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Location: Downtown Belton, TX.
Contact: Please contact Diana Myers for more info. 512-484-5714
Date/Time Details: October 4th, 2014
10:00am - 4:00pm
Fees/Admission: Motorcycle Entry Fee - $20
Vendor Booth Fee - $45
Spectator Fee - pet product (food, towels, toys, collars, leashes, etc.)
Oct 7    UMHB - Business Job Fair
Looking for great talent?
Join us this fall!


Business Job Fair
Oct. 7th, 2014
11am - 1pm
  • NO registration fee
  • Advanced registration required
  • Each recruiter will be provided with a 5ft covered table, and two chairs
  • Private Baptist Liberal Arts University
Cru Connection - Linking Crusaders & Employers
Use Cru Connection to register today.
careerservices.umhb.edu/cru-connection

​Employers can quickly and easily:
  • register for job fairs
  • post jobs
  • review resumes
  • & more!

For more information call: 800-727-UMHB ext. 4691
 
Date: October 7, 2014
Time: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Website: http://careerservices.umhb.edu/cru-connection
Location: University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
900 College St
Belton, TX 76513
Contact: Please call 800-727-UMHB ext4691 for more information.
Date/Time Details: Tuesday, October 7th, 2014
11:00am - 1:00pm
Oct 10 - Oct 12    Bell County Expo - Lone Star Llama Show
Join us at the 2nd Annual Lonestar Llama Showdown October 10-12, 2014!
The show will be a DOUBLE ILR-SD event. The ILR Southwest Championship will also be held in conjunction with The Lonestar show.

SHOW SCHEDULE

Friday:
Arrive anytime after 8am to the facility

Saturday:
8am - Performance Show begins
6:30pm - Complimentary Dinner
(silent auction closes after dinner)

Sunday:
8am - Halter Show begins
Complimentary Lunch

* RV sites available - see entry form
* Belton Veterinarian Clinic is next door in case of emergencies
* Fans in Arena and Barn
* Wash racks available in barn
 
Date: October 10, 2014
Website: http://www.bellcountyexpo.com/events/2015/lonestarllama
Location: Bell County Expo Center
301 W Loop 121
Belton, TX 75613
Contact: Please contact the Bell County Expo for more info. 254-933-5353
Date/Time Details: Friday, October 10th - Sunday, October 12th, 2014
Oct 11    Bell County Museum - Gault Site Tour
Join us for a tour of the Gault Site, located in southwestern Bell County. The Gault Site is recognized as one of the most important archeological sites in America. The 2.5 hour tour covers about one mile of gentle terrain. Space is limited to 30 people. Participants will meet at the museum at 8:30 am
Date: October 11, 2014
Website: http://www.bellcountymuseum.org/
Location: Bell County Museum
201 N Main St
Belton, TX 76513
Contact: Please contact the museum for more info. 254-933-5243
EMail: museum@co.bell.tx.us
Date/Time Details: Saturday, October 11th, 2014
8:30am
Oct 11    Bell County Museum - Archeology Pits Open
Join us every Saturday in October as the museum's archeology pits will be open. Youngsters can explore and discover reproduction artifacts and learn about basic archeology techniques. Volunteers will be on hand to assist.
Date: October 11, 2014
Website: http://www.bellcountymuseum.org/
Location: Bell County Museum
201 N Main St
Belton, TX 76513
Contact: Please contact the museum for more info. 254-933-5243
EMail: museum@co.bell.tx.us
Oct 11    Saturday Art Class
Silk Scarf Painting Class. Session almost full. Call Nancy Pruitt 254-983-1084 if interested.
Date: October 11, 2014
Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Oct 12    Polka Sunday
1st Presbyterian Church of Belton will be hosting a Polka Sunday on October 12th, 2014. 

Proclaiming the word of God through the joy of music.

Featuring: Middletones Duet
Mike Middleton - Accordionist
Clayton Capps - Tubist

​A bratwurst Czech/German style lunch will follow in the church fellowship hall.

Time: 11am, Oct. 12th, 2014
Where: 1st Presbyterian Church of Belton
2500 Church St
Belton, TX 76513
254-939-2115    
(Turn west onto Greenbriar off of N 317, drive one block and you are there)
Date: October 12, 2014
Time: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Location: 1st Presbyterian Church of Belton
2500 Church Street
Belton, TX 76513    
Contact: Please contact 1st Presbyterian Church of Belton for more info. 254-939-2115
Date/Time Details: Sunday, October 12th, 2014
11am
Oct 13    Chamber Closed for Columbus Day
Date: October 13, 2014
Oct 18    Bell County Museum - Archeology Pits Open
Join us every Saturday in October as the museum's archeology pits will be open. Youngsters can explore and discover reproduction artifacts and learn about basic archeology techniques. Volunteers will be on hand to assist.
Date: October 18, 2014
Website: http://www.bellcountymuseum.org/
Location: Bell County Museum
201 N Main St
Belton, TX 76513
Contact: Please contac the museum for more info. 254-933-5243
EMail: museum@co.bell.tx.us
Date/Time Details: Saturday, October 18th, 2014
12pm
Oct 18 - Oct 19    Bell County Expo - Bell County Kennel Club
The Bell County Kennel Club will be at the Expo Center October 18th & 19th.
Date: October 18, 2014
Website: http://www.bellcountyexpo.com
Location: Bell County Expo Center
301 W Loop 121
Belton, TX 76513
Contact: Please contact the Bell County Expo for more info. 254-933-5353
Date/Time Details: October 18th & 19th, 2014
Oct 18    Spend the Day in Belton
Spend the day in Belton!
Lots to do Saturday, October 18th.

Market Days:
Downtown Belton
8am - 4pm

​UMHB Football Game - UMHB vs Louisiana College:
Crusader Stadium
1-2pm

Free Outdoor Concert:
Calamity Jane
Downtown Belton
7-10pm
 
Date: October 18, 2014
Location: Belton, TX
Date/Time Details: Saturday, October 18th, 2014
Oct 18    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: October 18, 2014
Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Website: http://www.downtownbelton.com/
Location:
Downtown Historic Belton
Contact: Downtown Business Merchants Association
Oct 18    Bell County Museum - Curtis Carter and his Plains Indian Tipi
Join us for our program commemorating Texas Archeology Month. Curtis Carter will be at the museum to discuss and demonstrate Plains Indian material culture. He will erect his own tipi and will bring artifacts from Plains Indian culture and demonstrate how they were used.
Date: October 18, 2014
Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Website: http://www.bellcountymuseum.org/
Location: Bell County Museum
201 N Main St
Belton, TX 76513
Contact: Please contact the museum for more info. 254-933-5243
EMail: museum@co.bell.tx.us
Date/Time Details: Saturday, October 18th, 2014
10am - 4pm
Oct 20 - Oct 22    Bell County Expo - Afghan Hound Club
The Afghan Hound Club will be at the Expo Center October 20th - 22nd.
Date: October 20, 2014
Website: http://www.bellcountyexpo.com
Location: Bell County Expo Center
301 W Loop 121
Belton, TX 76513
Contact: Please contact the Bell County Expo Center for more info. 254-933-5353
Date/Time Details: October 20th - 22nd, 2014
Oct 20    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: October 20, 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!
Oct 22    Belton Young Professionals - Inside Track








BYP Inside Track 

When: Wednesday, October 22nd, 2014 - 12pm
Where: Helping Hands | 2210 Holland Rd | Belton, TX

Please consider bringing nonperishable food items to help stock the Helping Hands food pantry
Date: October 22, 2014
Location: Helping Hands
2210 Holland Rd
Belton, TX 76513
Contact: Please contact the Chamber for more info. 254-939-3551
EMail: mark@beltonchamber.com
Date/Time Details: Wednesday, October 22nd, 2014
12pm
Fees/Admission: Please consider bringing nonperishable food items to help stock the Helping Hands food pantry.
Oct 23    Stoney Brook of Belton - Fall Festival














Fall Festival

Thursday, October 23rd, 2014
5:00 - 6:30 pm

Food & Games !

Variety of mini vendors
Get an early start on Holiday shopping!
Open to the public.

500 River Fair Blvd
Belton, TX 76513

254-892-4048
www.stoneybrookbelton.com
Date: October 23, 2014
Time: 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Website: http://www.StoneyBrookBelton.com
Location: Stoney Brook of Belton
500 River Fair Blvd
Belton, TX 76513
Contact: Please call 254-892-4048 for more information.
Date/Time Details: Thursday, October 23rd, 2014
5:00-6:30 pm
Fees/Admission: Open to the public
Oct 24    Bell County Expo - Casting Crowns Concert
Join us October 24th for Casting Crowns' Thrive Tour with special guests Mandisa and Sidwalk Prophets!

Reserved Seats:
$44, $34*, $26*, $17
*$2 discount for groups of 20 or more.
All tickets subject to facility fee and applicable service charge.

Tickets on sale Friday, August 1st @ 10am and available at:
Bell County Expo Center, Texas Box Office outlets including select HEBs, charge by phone 512-477-6060 and online.

Ticket and seating information can be found at the link above.
Date: October 24, 2014
Website: http://www.bellcountyexpo.com/events/2015/castingcrowns
Location: Bell County Expo Center
301 W Loop 121
Belton, TX 76513
Contact: Please contact the Bell County Expo Center for more info. 254-933-5353
Date/Time Details: Friday, October 24th, 2014
7pm
Fees/Admission: Please refer to the Bell County Expo Center for pricing.
Oct 25    Bell County Museum - Archeology Pits Open
Join us every Saturday in October as the museum's archeology pits will be open. Youngsters can explore and discover reproduction artifacts and learn about basic archeology techniques. Volunteers will be on hand to assist.
Date: October 25, 2014
Website: http://www.bellcountymuseum.org/
Location: Bell County Museum
201 N Main St
Belton, TX 76513
Contact: Please contact the museum for more info. 254-933-5243
EMail: museum@co.bell.tx.us
Date/Time Details: Saturday, October 25th, 2014
12pm
Oct 25    Girl Scouts of America - Fall Festival

Girl Scouts of Central Texas would like to invite the community to Fall Festival with a twist- camp style!

Dress up in your best costume and head to Camp Kachina in Belton for a day of trick or treating at the camp lodges, hay rides, and costume contest.

Trick or treaters will be able to try their hands at archery, explore camp on a hay ride, craft themselves silly with Halloween crafts and test their courage on a spooky trail walk.

Who: Girls in grades K-12, their parents and siblings
When:Saturday, October 25 | 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Where: Camp Kachina, Belton Fee: $15 per person (lunch and activities are included)
Extra: Stay from 3:30-9:00 pm for additional activities and s'mores. Bring a sack dinner, or purchase dinner at camp

To register, visit http://bit.ly/1wAE7Wm 
For questions, please contact JessR@gsctx.org
Date: October 25, 2014
Website: http://bit.ly/1wAE7Wm
Location: Camp Kachina
14750 Camp Kachina Rd
Temple, TX 76502
EMail: JessR@gsctx.org
Date/Time Details: Saturday, October 25th, 2014
9am - 3:30pm

Additional Activities & S'mores
3:30 - 9pm
Oct 27    Luvida Memory Care - Take-Out Lasagna Dinner Fundraiser for Alzheimer's Association



Take-Out Lasagna Dinner
All proceeds Benefiting Alzheimer's Association

When: Monday, October 27th, 5-7:30pm
Call or email to reserve by October 23rd
Amber Brentham 254-613-4119 or amber@luvidacare.com

All plates include lasagna, breadstick, side salad, & tea for $8

Pick up plates at Luvida Memory Care
2400 Piazza Dr
Belton, TX
(Loop 121 & Auction Barn Rd)

Bake sale items also available.
Date: October 27, 2014
Time: 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Location: Luvida Memory Care
2400 Piazza Dr
Belton, TX 76513
Contact: Please contact Amber Brentham 254-613-4119 or by email.
EMail: amber@luvidacare.com
Date/Time Details: Monday, October 27th, 2014
5 - 7:30 pm
Fees/Admission: Plates are $8
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
Oct 31    Trick O' Treat in Downtown Belton
Stroll Downtown Belton and kiddos in costume will get free candy at participating merchants.

Date: October 31, 2014
Time: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Website: http://www.facebook.com/discoverdowntownbelton
Location: Downtown Belton
Date/Time Details: Friday, October 31st, 2014
4pm - 6pm
Oct 31    Touch of Class - Live Music at The Gin
Touch of Class will be playing at The Gin from 6:00-9:00pm 
Date: October 31, 2014
Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Location: The Gin
219 S East St
Belton, TX 76513
Date/Time Details: Friday, October 31st, 2014
6:00 - 9:00 pm