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This Week:

 

What a great day for Touch A Truck, DuBois Kiwanis Club, the Tim Britton Sponsored Lego Contest and all the activities at the Mall involved with Scare Fair 2010!  More than 700 children with at least 1,000 adults attended the Touch a Truck event.  Special Thanks to all who took their time to bring a vehicle to the event and share their time for this learning experience for our children.  Thanks to AmServe, Ltd.; Bob Britton Auctioneer, Chapman Auto Parts, City of DuBois Police and Fire Departments; Hallstrom/Clark Electric; Glenn O. Hawbaker; Murray Freightliner; PA State Police; Sandy Township Fire Department; Veolia Environmental; WW Engine Supply; WalMart; WTAJ-TV.  Kiwanis Club provided hundreds of FREE gun locks – their best year ever!

You are invited to join Gov. Ed Rendell and other partner organizations as they open the doors of Pennsylvania’s Elk Country of the PA WILDS for the Grand Opening Ceremony of the Elk Country Visitors Center on Wednesday, October 6^th at 10:30 am.  The center is located in Benezette.  From I-80, take Penfield exit and Route 153 North and turn right at junction with Route 255.  Travel North to Weedville, bear right on Route 555 and travel 9 miles to Benezette.  Turn left on Winslow Hill Rd. and follow signs. 

 

The Free Medical Clinic Annual Dinner Fashion Show is Thursday, Oct. 7, 2010 at the Lakeview Lodge in Treasure Lake.  5:30pm-Basket raffles …  Cash bar; Dinner is at 6:30pm; and the Fashion Show is at 7:30pm.  Tickets are$30.00 each and are available at Jack’s 375-2200; Catherine’s Cache 375-2113; JoAnn Zartman 371-5295; Free Medical Clinic 372-2200.

 

Paint and Play School's fall benefit sale is on Friday Oct. 8 and Sat Oct. 9.   The location is 43 West Scribner Ave.  Rummage sale with bake sale items as well as Breakfast burritos, hotdogs, soda and bottled water etc. will also be available.  The times are 8:00 am to 6:00 pm.

The final Downtown Block Party for the season is scheduled for Friday Oct. 8^th from 5-8pm - Fall into DuBois; Fire trucks will be on display (Firemen's Week), food of the season, bobbing for apples, Farmer's Market, Polka Band and demo, live band TBA! This Block Party is the last in the series and kicks off a whole weekend of downtown business shopping specials, sidewalk sales and other promotions.

 

Haven House Shelter will present their annual fundraiser “Performing Hearts” at the DuBois Are Middle School on Friday, October 8^th at 7pm.  This is an important event in the efforts to allow the shelter to provide help and assistance to the thousands who have used the facility.  Tickets are $12 and available at the Greater DuBois Chamber, Rosie’s Book Shoppe, or S&T Bank on the Boulevard.

 

 KIDS IN BUSINESS WITH SUNNY 106 SAT, OCT 9^TH 11-2PM AT THE DUBOIS MALL:  KIDS IN BUSINESS BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE GOURMET KITCHEN AND PEG ARMANINI’S HEARING HEALTHCARE IS THIS SATURDAY FROM 11-2PM AT THE DUBOIS MALL. MAKE SURE YOU STOP BY AND SUPPORT THE KIDS AT THEIR BOOTHS THROUGHOUT THE MALL BY PURCHASING THEIR HANDMADE ITEMS.  PRIZES WILL BE AWARDED TO THE TOP THREE BOOTHS IN EACH AGE GROUP. IN THE PAST, KIDS HAVE MADE CHRISTMAS ORNAMENTS, DESIGNED JEWELRY AND SO MUCH MORE!

 

“Dining in the Dark” will be a fun and fund-raising event –also a learning experience-for sighted people to ‘see’ what it’s like to function as one who is blind.  The unique dinner will be held at Aussie’s Steakhouse on Saturday, October 9^th at 6:00 pm.  Hosting the evening will be Hank Bloomberg’s Chapter of the PA Council of the Blind.  There will be a presentation at 6:00 pm, Saturday, October 9th, from the members explaining who and what we are, followed by all who are attending donning sleep-masks. The meal will be served at around 6:30. There will a waiver stating that you are responsible for your own laundry and that slips and spills and other accidents can occur while you are blindfolded. Oh yes, Dining in the Dark actually involves eating and drinking while blindfolded. Informal dress ... it could be messy! It will be educational!  For reservations and meal information, call Aussie’s at 503-8303.  Any other info, dacc@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx.

 

The Winery  at  Wilcox is Celebrating Life!  October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month & Sat. Oct. 9th from 6-8 pm The Wine Shop in the DuBois Mall is inviting you to come and celebrate life.  For $10 – Giveaways, Snacks, 2 glasses of wine, Complimentary gift from the Winery  at Wilcox.  Special Guests Include Mary Kay Cosmetics ~ Sharie’s Unit ~ Tastefully Simple ~ Massage Therapist ~ Mandy Camuso. *PLEASE RSVP by calling (814)-375-6885 or e-mail news@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

 

 

Newly Added Today:

 

Hospital Avenue Project Update for Week of Oct. 4–The following information is an update for PennDOT’s Hospital Avenue/Dixon Avenue realignment project in DuBois for the week of Oct. 4. All work is weather dependent.

·         New traffic patterns remain in place on South Main Street. The contractor will continue working in the center lane on South Main Street. Traffic delays are expected. Motorists are encouraged to use alternate routes. Workers will be placing the new concrete pavement.

·         Motorists should be alert for changing traffic patterns on South Main Street between Grove Avenue and Dixon Avenue. New traffic pattern will be in effect starting Thursday, Oct. 7 as traffic is shifted onto the newly constructed center lane.

·         New traffic patterns remain in place on Dixon Avenue. Dixon Avenue will continue to be restricted to one lane between Smithfield Street and Hospital Avenue. Dixon Avenue will be one way until further notice. Traffic will only be able to travel from Smithfield Street to Hospital Avenue. All other traffic will need to follow the signed detour.

·         The contractor will continue earthwork and placement of storm-water, drainage pipe on Dixon Avenue in the closed lane.

·         Motorists are advised to watch for slow moving and stopped vehicles through the entire work zone. 

The overall project will re-align Hospital Avenue with Dixon Avenue.  Work includes roadway widening, new traffic signals, and improved access to DRMC. The job is scheduled to run through late November of this year.

 

HalloWickedWeen, a new event brought to you every weekend (Fri, Sat & Sun) in October by Scenic View Recreation on Rte. 322 (across from Thunderbird Restaurant).  Lil Goblins Grove, ages 2-10, offers crafts, stories, games prizes and hay rides for only $5, beginning at 6 pm.  For the older crowd, WOODZ of WOE – the Haunted Woods with bonfire, concessions hayrides is open from dusk to midnight for only $7.  Then for one night only – October 29^th - a live concert begins at 9pm.  For info, call 265- 9283.

 

RSVP of Clearfield County is doing their Annual Make a Difference Day project by again collecting new socks to be distributed throughout Clearfield County.  Last year they collected more than 1,000 pairs of socks!  Let’s raise that number for this year by donating new socks.  If you can help, drop off your donation at the Chamber office or Visitor’s Center in the First Commonwealth Bank Building…and thank you, in advance for your kindness.

 

Staples Copy & Print Center at the DuBois Mall is offering giving you 50% back in Staples Rewards on any Copy and Print Center purchases exceeding $25 or more NOW through November 13^th!   Stop in and ask Manager Amy Hull for more details – don’t miss this opportunity!

 

Please join the DuBois Chapter of SHRM for our next meeting scheduled for October 12, 2010 at the DuBois Diner upstairs conference room.  Registration and Buffet Breakfast start at 8 a.m. with presentation at 8:30 a.m.  This month’s presenter will be Dick Castonguay, Sandy Township Manager speaking on Marcellus Shale. 

 

The Clearfield County Charitable Foundation is accepting grant applications from 501 (c)(3) organizations until November 1^st.  For guidelines and requirements contact the Trust Department of Clearfield Bank & Trust at 765-7682.

 

Some booth spaces still available - Get your registration form now for the 2010 Central PA Regional Business & Industry Expo which will take place at the Bryce Jordan Center in State College on Thursday, November 4 from 1:30 pm to 6:30 pm.  This is a wonderful networking and marketing opportunity for ALL businesses – ALL sizes.  We had about a dozen from this Chamber area participate last year and are looking for more for this year.  We’d be happy to provide the registration form if you call 371=5010 or email us at dacc@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx.

 

The Friends of the DuBois Public Library are sponsoring a basket raffle during the month of  November. Gift baskets will be on display at the library beginning November  9. Tickets will be available for $1.00 each and winners will be announced at 2:00 P.M. on  Friday, November 19. The proceeds of this event will benefit the DuBois Public Library.  If you would like to participate in the event, create a gift basket which includes a book and various items related to the subject of the book. It is also helpful to include a list of those items, For ideas, see an example  on display at the library. Gift basket donations may be dropped off at the library on Saturday, November 6 or Monday, November 8.  

 

Third Annual Murder Mystery Fundraiser is set for Saturday, November 13^th at the DuBois Country Club.  This year’s murder involves Lucy, Ricky, Fred and Ethel!  Tickets are $40 per person and can be purchased from the C/J Drug & Alcohol Commission or the Greater DuBois Chamber.  This a unique and different way to spend a Saturday night with friends, so get the gang together and call for tickets – this is a sell out every year!  Proceeds benefit the C/J Drug Free Communities Coalition.

 

Next Week:

After Hours MIXER to be held on Tuesday, October 12^th from 5-7pm at the Winery at Wilcox in DuBois Mall.  Check out the great new wines, as well as the always popular favorites, great snacks and gift ideas.  Let us know you’ll be coming, dacc@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx.

 

The DuBois Toastmasters group meet the 3^rd Wednesday of each month at noon at DuBois Hoss’s.  This Dutch Treat lunch get together provides an opportunity to become more comfortable when speaking before a group of people or for an event.  If you need further information, contact Anne Posteraro at KTH Architects, 371-1541.

 

Plans Underway for 15^th Annual Charity Auction - The 2010 Auction Committee is collecting donations and sponsorships for the upcoming 15^th Annual Anne S. Thacik Charity Auction. This year’s auction will be held on Wednesday evening, October 13^th, at the Knights of Columbus in Clearfield, PA.  For more information on the auction or the Clearfield County Area Agency on Aging, Inc, please visit www.ccaaa.net or call (814) 765-2696.  Programs and services of the Agency are funded in part by the Pennsylvania Department of Aging, the Clearfield County Area Agency on Aging Inc, Mature Resources Foundation, and local and consumer contributions.

 

The North Central Gas Expo is being held on Thursday, October 14th at 1005 S. St. Marys St.,  St. Marys, LP, located next to Tractor Supply in St. Marys. Wednesday evening a networking dinner will be held for exhibitors and their guests. You can register for the event, get information and explore sponsorship,  exhibitor, and advertising opportunities on the expo's website at NorthCentralGasExpo.com .  The event will bring together the natural gas industry and local business entrepreneurs to explore the opportunities that are emerging out of the Marcellus natural gas play. The industry is raving about the quality and quantity of natural gas in Pennsylvania. Industry leaders are taking note and putting major resources into this region. Taking the opportunity to be part of expo in Ridgway, Pennsylvania is a must if you and your business is interested in becoming part of this emerging industry.  Registration is open! Sign-up today to reserve the best Expo Spots and mark your calendars now and join us for the North Central Gas Expo in St. Marys, Pennsylvania!

 

Boss’s Night Out at the DuBois Country Club!  Show your appreciation to the Boss by taking him/her for delicious hot and cold hors d’ouevres at a relaxing reception and networking opportunity on Friday, October 15^th from 5-7pm.  Here’s an inexpensive way of saying thanks for only $10 per person.  Also, register your Boss for a gift from the DuBois Country Club.  Invite the spouses and friends to this special end of the work week where cash drinks will be available at the Ms. Tini Bar and the BOSS Man-hattens Bar.  Live entertainment will be provided by Jamie Marsden.  Call for reservations to the Club at 371-7540.

 

The 3^rd Annual DuBois Area Historical Society Spirit of DuBois Lantern Walk ventures into one of DuBois’ most historic areas, the Penn State DuBois Campus and its neighborhood, Saturday, Oct. 16, with tours beginning at 6 p.m. Penn State DuBois, celebrating its 75^th anniversary in 2010, is located on what was originally the property of City of DuBois patriarch John DuBois. Admission to the Spirit of DuBois Lantern Walk is $5 for adults and $3 for students, with children sixth grade and younger free if accompanied by an adult. All proceeds benefit the DuBois Area Historical Society. The program is suitable for all ages. To make advance reservations for a specific walk time, telephone 814-371-9006 during the following hours:  Tuesday and Wednesday 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

 

First Step: Starting a Small Business – Workshop each month through December 2010 designed to give you a head-start with your business.  Topics that will be covered during each session:  What to consider before starting a business; License and tax information; Regulations governing a business; Guidelines on how to finance your business; How and why to prepare a business plan; Other resources you can use to help you plan and succeed.  All sessions will be held on Saturday mornings at the DuBois Hampton Inn from 8:30 – noon.  The dates of the workshop is October 16.  The cost is $20 per person.  To register online:  www.web.clarion.edu/sbdc/training or call the SBDC toll free at 877-292-1843.

 

 

Coming Soon:

 

Business Workshops beginning in October:  The second Tuesday of each month, there will be a FREE workshop entitled Business Basics-this is for existing and start-up businesses.  Then October 19^th will go Beyond the Basics with a workshop entitled Writing a Better Business Plan, and November 16^th is a workshop Marketing/Advertising.  Register online by going to the Score (Counselors to America’s Small Business) website www.scorecpa.org.

 

“A Website is a Terrible Thing to Waste” is the workshop title for an event to be held at the Hampton Inn on Thursday, October 21^st from 8-noon.  There will be some fundamentals, reasons why websites are so critical for businesses, Internet marketing, website features, and more! No selling – just GOOD information about how to ‘score’ your own website.  Continental breakfast, handouts and easy to understand information only $20 per person.  Contact the Chamber to register, dacc@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx or 371-5010.

 

Farmers National Bank will be hosting an After Hours MIXER on Friday, October 22^nd from 5 – 7 pm at their Beaver Drive location.  Always a popular location for an event, the management and staff at Farmers is planning great food and beverages for another evening on networking and good business!  To help with food preparation, let us know you’ll be coming by emailing dacc@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx.

 

Moderator Confirmed for Candidate Forum:  AARP and the Greater DuBois Chamber announce a Candidates Forum for Saturday morning, October 23^rd from 8:30am to noon.  The location will be the meeting room of Lakeside United Methodist Church at 420 First Street, beside Tannery Dam.  Registration, coffee and donuts begins at 8:30 am with questions at 9:00am.  First on the agenda will be the candidates for US Congress:  Congressman Glenn “GT” Thompson will meet his challenger Michael Pipe.    Then State Representative, Matt Gabler and his opponent Frank Straub will speak.  Mr. Jay Philippone, owner of Priority Communications will be the moderator for the event.  Questions will be prepared in advance – none will be taken from the audience.  If you have issues you feel need to be addressed by both or all candidates, please forward to the DuBois Chamber for inclusion.  The format will provide for timed responses and/or rebuttals to all questions.  Advance registration can be made by emailing the Chamber at dacc@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx or 371-5010.

 

A Mid-Day MIXER will be hosted by the DuBois Networkers Group on Friday, October 29^th from 11:30 – 1pm in the Program Room of the DuBois Public Library.  Stop in for a FREE lunch and visit with this select group of members working with each other to promote their businesses within our region.  Please let us know you’ll be coming as we’ll be enjoying a FREE lunch prepared by Stew’s Brews; email us at dacc@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx.

 

PA Wilds is “Cashing-In on Geocaching”- There will be a conference for people interested in this high tech scavenger hunt that explores the connection between tourism, technology and nature.  The conference begins with registration at 9:30 am at the Emporium Country Club on Friday, November 5, 2010.  The $20 fee includes continental breakfast and lunch.  RSVP on or before October 27^th to Val Shelley at 814-486-0213 or vshelley@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx.

 

First Step: Starting a Small Business – Workshop each month through December 2010 designed to give you a head-start with your business.  Topics that will be covered during each session:  What to consider before starting a business; License and tax information; Regulations governing a business; Guidelines on how to finance your business; How and why to prepare a business plan; Other resources you can use to help you plan and succeed.  All sessions will be held on Saturday mornings at the DuBois Hampton Inn from 8:30 – noon.  The dates of the workshops are: November 13; and December 11, 2010.  The cost is $20 per person.  To register online:  www.web.clarion.edu/sbdc/training or call the SBDC toll free at 877-292-1843.

 

Mark your calendars for Saturday, Nov. 20, for the annual Jaycees Lottery at Brady Township Community Center. Tickets are now available from any Jaycee for $30 each or by calling 814.590.1219. Doors will open at 7 with a full dinner for 2 with your ticket entry, and the drawing and fun side games begins at 8 p.m. Our famous Chinese Auction basket raffle is sure to impress again this year, thanks to the numerous community sponsors. Don’t miss it!

 

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Have a Great Week!

Nancy Micks