Monday Morning Update Sponsor for March:  DuBois Continuum of Care Community - To better serve residents' individual needs, the two entities—DuBois Nursing Home and DuBois Village—merged in 2003 and established the DuBois Continuum of Care Community, Inc. With this seamless continuum of services, residents can tailor their lifestyle as needed without having to move to another community for extended care.  Throughout the years, we have maintained an excellent reputation for comfortable living and quality health care services. As a non-profit organization, we will promote an enriched community life with an emphasis on individualism and choice with excellence in care and services. We are committed to providing premier health and living services based on the needs of our region. We will provide a healthy work environment for employees that foster personal and professional growth and well being.

 

 

 This Week:

 

DRMC’s Women’s Health Center of DuBois, DRMC Development & First Commonwealth are partnering to provide a three-part health and financial wellness educational series:

all right now!

Part 1:  Solving Digestive Disorders - Did you know digestive problems are more common than the common cold? People rarely talk about their gastrointestinal disorders however almost everyone with a GI disorder reports a decreased quality of life.  Solving Digestive Disorders will bring expert information about some of the most common gastrointestinal complaints - all right now!  Date:  March 13, 2012 Time:  5:30—8:00 p.m.  Speaker:  Dr. Richard Latuska, DRMC Gastroenterologist

Financial Wellness Topic: Picking a Financial Advisor.  Education and fun will include gluten-free diet ideas, belly dancing, and more!

Event to be held at DuBois Country Club; Price is $5 per participant.  Call DRMC’s Women’s Health Center 371-9666 to sign up for one session or all three, today!

 

The Junior Scholastic Challenge will take place this week on March 14^th  at 6:30 PM in the Hiller Auditorium at Penn State DuBois.  Don’t miss this great event – another way to be proud of our area youth!

 

Deposits of $100 needed by March 15th 2012 for the Wine-ee Trip December 7th and 8th, 2012 – New York City TRIP:    $299 a person Includes:  Rockettes Show;  Behind the Scenes tour;  Tour NYC;  Shopping;  Double Occupancy Hotel Room.  Stops will include DuBois Mall, Clearfield ( Wal-Mart), Phillipsburg ( Peebles Plaza) State College (Nittany Mall Entrance A). ***Must be a Wine-ee Women MEMBER!*** (if your friends aren’t one tell them to sign up).

 

HAPPENING at the DuBois Mall * March 17th  Karate Kids Club Tournament: from 11 to 5. Sponsored by Rick's Academy of Self Defense. Bring a chair and spend the afternoon watching these talented kids.

 

Come Celebrate St. Patty’s Day with the winery At Wilcox.  Join us Saturday, March 17, 2012 from 10:00am-8:45pm at the Wine Shop in the DuBois Mall.  *Snacks, *Specialty Green Drink, *Choose from our pot of gold for a discount on your total purchase, and a chance to win a free bottle of wine!  Questions?  Email us at news@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx or call us at 375-6885.

 

Newly Added Today:             

 

Another DuBois Chamber Fact:  The new edition of our Community Profile and the Chamber’s Membership Directory will be going to print soon.  This is always a wonderful marketing and promotional piece we use all year to sell our region; it is the prime piece we can all use to show what our area truly has for existing businesses, new businesses, and potential businesses. All Chamber members receive a complimentary copy.

FORE!!  Believe it or not, it’s almost GOLF SEASON – just wanted to be sure you mark your calendar for the annual Chamber / JC Golf Tournament to be held at DuBois Country Club this year on Friday, May 25^th.

 

The Central Catholic Players proudly present the musical Once Upon A Mattress through special arrangement with R & H Theatricals;  March 21, 22, 23, & 24;  7 p.m. each evening in the school’s auditorium.  Adults ($10); Seniors & Students ($8); children 11 & under ($5). Call 371-3060 to reserve tickets; all seats are reserved. This classic fairytale story of the Princess and the Pea will delight all ages. 

 

The DuBois Lions Club celebrates with a Night at the Races.  This annual event is filled with fun, excitement, food-drinks, betting with funny money and sharing time with good friends – Saturday, March 24^th at the Brady Twp Community Center – doors open at 5pm, races start at 6pm.  Tickets only $15 – for more information call Don Okonski at 371-1311 or Gary Peters at 375-9100 or 591-7249.

 

The DuBois Lions Club and DuBois Nursing Home will be hosting AMBA Blood Screenings and a Health Fair on Saturday, March 31^st, 2012.  Blood Screenings will be done between the hours of 6am and 10am.  To make an appointment call toll free 1-800-234-8888, Monday through Friday 8:30am-5:00pm.  A variety of Health Care Vendors will be offering services such as blood pressure checks, accu-checks, oxygen testing and more. Health Fair hours are also from 6am to 10am.  Call Jodi August at DuBois Nursing Home 375-9100 for Health Fair information.

FYI -  A NEW Regional Business Magazine is coming to the area - The publication is part of the McLean Publishing Co. group.  www.thecourierexpress.com headquartered in Du Bois, PA.  Entitled The Bottom Line, the magazine is to publish every two months with the first issue March/April. The content of the publication focuses on regional business, products, services, and the people that bring them to life. It will also include articles that discuss issues through fact based or opinion based writing. The magazine is a positive oriented perspective publication.  Features allow companies and people to share their success stories and highlight contributions brought to the communities in which they reside. The publication fosters a networking environment that helps communities, companies, and people connect with needed products and services. Regardless of size or industry, The Bottom Line includes manufacturing, retail, and service content.  Get your business, person, product, or event featured contact us at (814) 486-2730 or editor@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx.  Give us a brief description of your topic. We will contact you to review your request.

 

The DuBois Area Jaycees is accepting letters of request for their 2012 Charitable Giving Campaign. The Jaycees work hard to raise money throughout the year and each year they donate a portion of the money raised to local non-profit organizations. If your non-profit organization would like to be considered to receive a donation this year, please send a letter of request to Leanne Nedza, Vice President of Community Development, 90 Beaver Drive, Box 6, DuBois, PA 15801, or email to leannenedza@xxxxxxxxxxx. The letter should include basic information about the non-profit organization, what the donation will be used for and any contact information. Deadline to submit requests is April 13, 2012.

  

 

 Next Week:

 

The American Cancer Society 2012 Daffodil Days campaign will take place March 19 – 25, 2012.  Place your order today – call 765-1315 or email susan.babik@xxxxxxxxxx.  Have daffodils delivered to someone you care about - a friend, family member, even a cancer patient.  You can make a difference in the fight against cancer and save lives by giving daffodils.  If you are willing to coordinate daffodil orders at your company, school, or organization please contact Susan Babik at 800-458-3856 Ext 3507 or the ACS Office at 765-1315.  Materials will be provided to help you coordinate orders. Hope in the form of flowers will bloom across Pennsylvania as the American Cancer Society welcomes spring with its Daffodil Days Campaign.  Help spread the hope of a cancer-free future to patients and their families - Remember to give daffodils.  Give hope. 

 

The 2012 Entrepreneur Training Series continues on Wednesday, March 21^st from 5-7pm at DuBois Best Western.  This workshop is entitled Developing and Operating a Successful Home-based Business Office.  It will cover equipment and technology, separating ‘home’ from ‘office,’ branding, leveraging technology, project management and running by the numbers.  The speaker will be Frank Gill of Gill Consulting LLC.  Although a FREE workshop, registration is necessary by calling toll free 877-292-1843 or email the Small Business Development Center at sbdc@xxxxxxxxxxx.  You won’t want to miss this…

 

DuBois Area 411 Networkers Group is sponsoring a Sun-sational Beach Bash at the DuBois Country Club Wednesday, March 21st, 2012. Jump start your summer with our Relaxation Celebration! Wear your best beach attire, bring a friend and have some fun! Proceeds benefit Haven House, a local domestic violence shelter. Area vendors

will be providing mini mani/pedis, chair massages, mini facials, spray tans, jewelry, candles, fun photos, vacation planning tips, weight loss management information and a best beach attire contest. Tickets are $5.00 in advance , $7.00 at the door and available at the following locations: DuBois Country Club, Serenity Beauty Spa, Winery at Wilcox in the DuBois Mall, Packages and More, Keystone Clinic, Janney Montgomery Scott, the Cellular Connection and Marcela's Zumba Studio.  Drinks, D.J. & Door Prizes. Light Hors d’oeuvres served. Come out for few fun filled hours and support our local shelter.

 

AFTER HOURS MIXER with our hosts Verizon Wireless, Freedom Wireless/ Premium Retailer – Join us Thursday, March 22^nd from 5:00-7:00 PM  at the new location of Freedom Wireless/Verizon Wireless Premium Retailer at their new location at 5697 Shaffer Rd (behind Burger King).  There will be hors d’oeuvres and refreshments and time to discuss the latest plans for your next phone.  Also, there will be a Grand Prize Drawing for Chamber Members ONLY!  Come and help celebrate their Grand Opening.

 

Central PA Outdoors & Sports Show on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, March 23, 24, 25 at the Clearfield Fairgrounds. Vendors, Seminars, Food, Kids Activities and so much more!  FREE parking, Adults-$3; kids 12 & under FREE.  For more information, www.centralpaoutdoorshow.com.

 

First Step: Starting a Small Business – FREE Workshop each month January through June 2012 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.  Sessions will be held Saturdays at DuBois Best Western from 8:30–noon.  The dates of the next workshop is March 24.  To register online www.web.clarion.edu/sbdc/training or call toll free at 877-292-1843.

 

Reserve NOW! Downtown DuBois PRINCESS party - Saturday, March 24 from 11 a.m~1:30 p.m. at the DuBois Public Library, 1^st floor.  Come dressed up or as you are for story time and photos with your favorite Princess characters. Your little one will also make a craft, play a game, and have a “mini makeover,” courtesy of our Princess Boutique! Wrap it up with a basic etiquette lesson over lunch and more Princess time!  Cost is $15 per child. An adult must be present-adults will receive a complimentary ‘sack lunch’-donations accepted.  Tickets available at Stew’s Brew, the DuBois Chamber of Commerce Tourism Center, or by calling Downtown DuBois at 371-3064.  Call or email, we’ll be happy to hold your tickets for  – 371-5010 or dacc@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx.

 

Wine-ee Trip to Hollywood Casino - March 24^th 2012.  Leave DuBois Mall at 9AM (Bus arrives at 8:30am); Clearfield Wal-Mart 9:30 AM; Phillipsburg Peebles Plaza 10:00 AM;

St. College / Nittany Mall Entrance A 10:30 AM.  Arrival 1 PM & Departure by 7:30 PM - DuBois Return arrival time approx 11:30 PM***Must be a Wine-ee Women MEMBER!***

(if your friends aren’t one tell them to sign up) Drivers License Mandatory Pay by March 10^th 2012-$55 includes:  $30 towards slots, $5 towards buffet, Dino’s Pizza for lunch & of course WINE!

 

The 15^th Annual Sunny 106 Kids Fair brought to you by McDonalds and Tri-County Church is Sunday, March 25^th from 1-4pm at the DuBois Middle School. One dollar per person at the door benefits the Make a Wish Foundation.

 

We find money others miss. FREE Second Look® Review. H & R BLOCK® Never Settle For Less™ Based on Second Look Reviews conducted 2009-2011. Fees apply if you have us prepare a corrected or amended return. Results will vary.¨ If H&R Block makes an error on your return, we’ll pay resulting penalties and interest. If you are audited, we’ll explain your audit notice and the documentation you should provide to the auditor. Contact us at the DuBois Area Plaza, 371-2061.  Participating locations only. Expires April 30, 2012. ©2011 HRB Tax Group, Inc.

 

 

Coming Soon:

 

Watch for these two exciting events honoring our area youth - the Senior Scholastic Challenge, March 28 at 6:30 PM in the Hiller Auditorium at Penn State DuBois.

 

HAPPENING at the DuBois Mall * March 31 - Marcellus Shale Job Fair:  from 10 to 2 representative from various companies will be on hand with information about job opportunities in our region; and *Cub Scout Pinewood Derby: from 9 - 5 Cub Scouts from around the area will compete with cars that they designed. Stop by and see them race.

 

Light It Up BLUE to Shine a Light on Autism – Monday, April 2^nd is World Autism Awareness Day;  since the color blue represents autism, would you please show your support by decorating your store front in BLLUE??  Let’s come together as a community to show awareness for autism – wear blue, decorate blue, change bulbs to blue, blue balloons, and so on.  Thanks for helping to Shine a Light on Autism – a BLUE light!

 

Breakfast with the Easter Bunny and Easter Egg Hunt – Saturday, April 7^th at Lakeview Lodge, Treasure Lake.  Buffet breakfast from 9-11am followed by Egg hunt – be sure to bring Easter basket.  For ages 12 and under children’s tickets are $7 and adults are $9 (beverage not included).  To purchase tickets call the Recreation Office at 913-1430, ex.  903.

 

The DuBois Area High School is hosting its first annual Student Employment and Volunteer Fair on Wednesday, April 11^th from 12:30pm to 2:30pm in the Auxiliary Gym.  The purpose of the fair is to provide employers and organizations the opportunity to meet and interview possible candidates for employment and volunteer work.  If your organization or business is interested in attending, please contact Anne Young at 371-8111 or email ayoung@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx.

 

First Step: Starting a Small Business – FREE Workshop each month January through June 2012 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.  Sessions will be held Saturdays at DuBois Best Western from 8:30–noon.  The dates of the workshops are April 21, May 19, and June 23, 2012.  To register online www.web.clarion.edu/sbdc/training or call toll free at 877-292-1843.

 

DRMC’s Women’s Health Center of DuBois, DRMC Development & First Commonwealth are partnering to provide a three-part health and financial wellness educational series:

all right now!

Part 2:  Hand in Hand-Saving lives one couple at a time.  Hand in Hand is designed to raise awareness and educate consumers, specifically couples, on the risks of gender-specific cancers and the benefits of education, awareness, screening and early detection-all right now!  Date:  April 24, 2012 Time:  5:30—8:00 p.m. Speaker:   Traci Tyger, PA-C,  Hahne Regional Cancer Center

Financial wellness topic: Couples and Finance

Event to be held at DuBois Country Club; Price is $5 per participant.  Call DRMC’s Women’s Health Center 371-9666 to sign up for one session or all three, today!

 

Slapstick! Productions, LLC presents “Comedy For A Cause” Funny Fundraiser on Saturday April 28, 2012 at the DuBois Country Club.  Doors open at 6:30 pm with show time at 8:00 pm.  Single ticket donations are $30 or two for $50. Includes: Hot/Cold Hors d’oeuvres, Desserts, and Refreshments.  1Night!  3 Hilarious Comedians!  A Million Laughs!  All proceeds benefit PASSAGES, Inc.  For more information please call 1-800-793-3620.

 

Treasure Lake is offering a Stay & Play package for the golf season weekends:  Friday, Saturday, Sunday – unlimited golf with cart; two nights lodging; two buffet breakfasts; two dinners at Lakeview Lodge – all for only $275 per player, based on four-person occupancy.  For more information, call either Gold or Silver Course or www.treasurelakepoa.com

 

Wine-ee Trip to I Love Lucy Museum on May 5^th, 2012.  Leave from DuBois Mall at 10AM (Bus arrives at 9:30AM); Brockway 10:15AM, Ridgway 10:45AM, Johnsonburg 11:00AM, Wilcox 11:15AM.  Arrival at Lucy Museum 1pm, Departure 8PM - Arrive back in DuBois Approx. 10PM

***Must be a Wine-ee Women MEMBER!*** (if your friends aren’t one tell them to sign up) Pay by April 20^th 2012-$120 includes: Bus Fare, Tours, Entrance Fees, Mini Lunch, Lucy Supper, and Entertainment & of course WINE!

 

DRMC’s Women’s Health Center of DuBois, DRMC Development & First Commonwealth are partnering to provide a three-part health and financial wellness educational series:

all right now!

Part 3: Solving Joint Pains - Are you living with aches and pains or limited range of motion that make the things you used to do with ease almost impossible?  Solving Joint Pains will present the latest information on shoulder, hip and knee diagnostics and procedures that can make it…all right now!  Date:  May 22, 2012 Time:  5:30—8:00 p.m. 

Speaker:  Dr. Charles Spingola, DRMC Orthopedic Surgeon.

Financial wellness topic:  Titling of Assets- Education and fun will include tips on summer gardening.

Event to be held at DuBois Country Club; Price is $5 per participant.  Call DRMC’s Women’s Health Center 371-9666 to sign up for one session or all three, today!

 

If you know of someone who may wish to receive the Monday Morning Update, please have them email dacc@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx.

 

 

Have a great Chamber Day!

 

Nancy

 

Nancy J. Micks, President/CEO

Greater DuBois Chamber of Commerce & Economic Development

P:  814-371-5010     F:  814-371-5005

dacc@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

www.duboispachamber.com