Greater Belleville Chamber of Commerce
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September 2008 Calendar of Events
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**Events in green are Chamber
hosted events**
September 2008
Throughout the Month
BBQ; Thursdays, 3-7pm
Turkey Hill Grange
South Greenmount & Hwy 15, Belleville, IL 62220
Map
(MapQuest.com)
Takeout or
eat-in. Pulled Pork, Pork Steaks, drinks and
desserts.
Stems & Steins; Thursdays, 5-10pm
Ravissant Winery
5950 Town Hall Road, Belleville, IL 62220
Map
(MapQuest.com)
(618) 233-9463
www.ravissantwinery.com
Old Town Market; Saturdays, 7:30am-12pm
Governor French Academy, Corner of 3rd and West Main St.
Belleville, IL
(618) 239-9428
www.bellevillemainstreet.net
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Monday,
September 1
Labor Day Parade
10am
Downtown Belleville
(618) 233-6769
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Tuesday, September 2
Education Committee Meeting
8am
Greater Belleville Chamber
of Commerce Office
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Thursday,
September 4
Ambassador Club Meeting/Commitment to
Community Award
11:30am
Fischer's Restaurant
2100 West Main Street, Belleville, IL
62223
Business After Hours - Community Service
Agencies
5-7pm
Bellecourt Manor
Belleville, IL 62220
“What Job is Right for You” Seminar
5-6pm
Lindenwood University - Auditorium
2600 West Main Street, Belleville, IL 62226
(618) 222-1050
Steven Sulley, Education Counselor, TRIO
Educational Opportunity Center.
Lecture is free and open to the public.
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Friday, September 5
Celebrate People!
9am-1:45pm
National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows
442 South
DeMazenod Drive, Belleville, IL 62223
Map (MapQuest.com)
(618) 394-6272
www.snows.org
Full Day Program -
9am-1:45pm - This program, geared for Grades K-3, will feature a large group
presentation and breakout sessions allowing students a hands-on experience of a
variety of cultural and peace building activities. Cost: $5 per person. Half Day
Program - 9:15-11:30am - This program, geared for Pre-K & Kindergarten (ages
3-6), will feature a large group presentation, hands-on peace building
activities and a cultural art project. Cost: $3 per person. Presenting groups
include: Aabla Raqs, Friends of Taiwan, Grupo Atlantico, along with featured
presenters the Gateway to Peace Museum and St. Louis Art Museum. To request a
registration packet, call 618-394-6272. Space is limited.
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Saturday,
September 6
Festival of Faiths & Cultures
10am-7pm
National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows
442 South
DeMazenod Drive, Belleville, IL 62223
Map (MapQuest.com)
(618) 397-6700
www.snows.org
Celebrate People . . . Celebrate Peace! This festival brings together people of
a multitude of backgrounds to celebrate and learn about the vast variety of
cultures and faiths present in our area. The day includes international food
booths, merchandise vendors, colorful stage performances, an interactive
children’s village, an interfaith learning center, plus much more!
Free admission.
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Monday, September 8
PR/Marketing Committee Meeting
Noon
Greater Belleville Chamber
of Commerce Office
Bunko Night
6:30pm
Eckert's Country Restaurant
951 South Greenmount Road,
Belleville, IL 62220
Map (MapQuest.com)
618-233-0513 Ext. 139
www.eckerts.com
An old-fashion game for all ages. Play Bunko at Eckert’s
Country Restaurant on the second and fourth Monday of each month. $5 per person
includes game, prizes, beverages, and snacks. Open to the public. No reservation
required.
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Tuesday, September 9
Coffee Cup Connections
8:15-9:15am
Chamber Boardroom
Meet
other Chamber members over coffee and bagels at our new monthly networking
meeting. Coffee Cup Connections will be held the 2nd Tuesday of
each month in the Chamber Boardroom. Please arrive by 8:15am with business cards in hand.
8:15-8:30 will be networking time. At 8:30am, we’ll begin three 10 minute
presentations by members. Afterwards, members will have additional networking
time. During the meeting we’ll draw 3 business cards and those three members
will be the presenters at the following month’s Coffee Cup Connections. Don’t
miss this opportunity to network and learn more about other member businesses!
There is no cost, but we would like to know how many people will be attending,
so please email
ahector@bellevillechamber.org
if you plan to attend.
Identity Theft Seminar-"What Could Happen
to my Business Reputation?"
11:30-1pm
Holiday Inn-Collinsville
1000 Eastport Plaza Drive, Collinsville, IL 62234
Learn how to protect your business, your
employees, your customers and yourself against identity theft. Cost: $19.00,
includes lunch. Please RSVP by September 5th to 618-233-2015 or
ahector@bellevillechamber.org. Presented by: Identity Theft
Network.
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Thursday,
September 11
Community Service Agency Committee Meeting
9am
Greater Belleville Chamber
of Commerce Office
Crazy Golf
2pm
Yorktown Golf
Course
300 Goalby Drive,
Belleville, IL 62221
Call 233-2015
to make your reservation.
"And
the Music Goes On" Music in the Park
5:30-8:30pm
Ever & Anon Park
Corner of East Main & Mascoutah Avenue, Belleville, IL
Enjoy a
music filled evening in beautiful historic downtown Belleville. Bring your
snacks, chairs, blankets, refreshments, family and friends. Sponsored by the
Belleville Heritage Society, City of Belleville, and Mueller Furniture Company.
Wine Tasting at Eckert's
6-8pm
Eckert's Country Store &
Farms
951 South Greenmount Road,
Belleville, IL 62220
Map (MapQuest.com)
(618) 233-0513
www.eckerts.com
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Friday,
September 12
Executive Board Meeting
7:30am
Greater Belleville Chamber
of Commerce Office
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Saturday,
September 13
Artifacts & Antiquities
Belle-Clair Fairgrounds Park
200 South Belt West, Belleville,
IL 62220
Map
(MapQuest.com)
(618) 233-0052
www.bcfairgrounds.net
Apple Fest at Eckert's
Eckert's Country Store and
Farms
951 South Greenmount Road,
Belleville, IL 62220
Map (MapQuest.com)
(618) 233-0513
www.eckerts.com
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Sunday,
September 14
Artifacts & Antiquities
Belle-Clair Fairgrounds Park
200 South Belt West, Belleville,
IL 62220
Map
(MapQuest.com)
(618) 233-0052
www.bcfairgrounds.net
Apple Fest at Eckert's
Eckert's Country Store and
Farms
951 South Greenmount Road,
Belleville, IL 62220
Map (MapQuest.com)
(618) 233-0513
www.eckerts.com
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Tuesday,
September 16
Board of Directors Meeting
7:30am
Greater Belleville Chamber
of Commerce Office
Business Assistance Committee Meeting
11:00am
Greater Belleville Chamber
of Commerce Office
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Thursday,
September 18
Government Affairs Committee Meeting
7:30am
Greater Belleville Chamber
of Commerce Office
Healthcare Committee Meeting
9am
Greater Belleville Chamber
of Commerce Office
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Saturday,
September 20
SAFB Air Show
9am-5pm
Scott Air Force Base,
Shiloh, IL
www.scottairshow.com
Eckert's Walk - Volksmarch
Eckert's Country Store and
Farms
951 South Greenmount Road,
Belleville, IL 62220
Map (MapQuest.com)
(618) 233-0513
www.eckerts.com
Join us for a leisurely walk through the orchard. 5K and 10K courses
available. Registration is from 8am until noon and over by 3pm.
Racers will begin in the Fun Corral area across from Eckert’s Garden
Center. The walk costs $3 per walker and is open to everyone and all
ages are welcome. An adult must accompany children under the age of
12. Water and apple cider will be provided at the start and finish
line. For more information please contact Shirley at samartin11@charter.net.
Flea Market
Belle-Clair Fairgrounds Park
200 South Belt West, Belleville, IL 62220
Map
(MapQuest.com)
(618) 233-0052
www.bcfairgrounds.net
Apple Fest at Eckert's
Eckert's Country Store and
Farms
951 South Greenmount Road,
Belleville, IL 62220
Map (MapQuest.com)
(618) 233-0513
www.eckerts.com
Wagon rides, music, live entertainment, great festival
foods, children’s activities and much more make this an apple pickin’ good time
for everyone! Whether riding a pony or feeding a goat, your young ‘uns will
enjoy getting acquainted with common farm animals. Children’s carnival and/or
activities at all three farms. Funnel cakes, roasted sweet corn, caramel apples
and more to tempt your taste buds. And, of course, there are plenty of apples to
pick!
Harvest Festival
11am-6pm
Ravissant Winery
5950 Town Hall Road, Belleville, IL
(618) 233-2015
www.ravissantwinery.com
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Sunday,
September 21
SAFB Air Show
9am-5pm
Scott Air Force Base,
Shiloh, IL
www.scottairshow.com
Flea Market
Belle-Clair Fairgrounds Park
200 South Belt West, Belleville, IL 62220
Map
(MapQuest.com)
(618) 233-0052
www.bcfairgrounds.net
Apple Fest at Eckert's
Eckert's Country Store and
Farms
951 South Greenmount Road,
Belleville, IL 62220
Map (MapQuest.com)
(618) 233-0513
www.eckerts.com
Wagon rides, music, live entertainment, great festival
foods, children’s activities and much more make this an apple pickin’ good time
for everyone! Whether riding a pony or feeding a goat, your young ‘uns will
enjoy getting acquainted with common farm animals. Children’s carnival and/or
activities at all three farms. Funnel cakes, roasted sweet corn, caramel apples
and more to tempt your taste buds. And, of course, there are plenty of apples to
pick!
Harvest Festival
11am-6pm
Ravissant Winery
5950 Town Hall Road, Belleville, IL
(618) 233-2015
www.ravissantwinery.com
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Monday,
September 22
Bunko Night
6:30pm
Eckert's Country Restaurant
951 South Greenmount Road,
Belleville, IL 62220
Map (MapQuest.com)
618-233-0513 Ext. 139
www.eckerts.com
An old-fashion game for all ages. Play Bunko at Eckert’s
Country Restaurant on the second and fourth Monday of each month. $5 per person
includes game, prizes, beverages, and snacks. Open to the public. No reservation
required.
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Wednesday,
September 24
Leadership Committee Meeting
8am
Greater Belleville Chamber
of Commerce Office
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Thursday,
September 25
Eckert's Cooking Class
6-8pm
Eckert's Country Store
951 South Greenmount Road,
Belleville, IL 62220
Map (MapQuest.com)
618-233-0513 Ext. 139
www.eckerts.com
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Friday,
September 26
West Belleville Promotional Committee Meeting
8am
Lindenwood
University
2600 West
Main Street, Belleville
Oktoberfest
11am-11pm
1st through 3rd Blocks of West Main Street, Downtown Belleville
Seniorama
Belle-Clair Fairgrounds Park
200 South Belt West, Belleville,
IL 62220
Map
(MapQuest.com)
(618) 233-0052
www.bcfairgrounds.net
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Saturday,
September 27
Oktoberfest
11am-11pm
1st through 3rd Blocks of West Main Street, Downtown Belleville
World Youth Day
11am-8:30pm
National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows
Amphitheatre
442 South
DeMazenod Drive, Belleville, IL 62223
Map (MapQuest.com)
(618) 397-6700
www.snowsyouthministry.org
Junior High Day - Youth Day Celebration exists to inspire and evangelize youth
by connecting them to the larger faith community. This celebration for young
people features national keynote speakers, mass, a dance, and dinner.
Apple Fest at Eckert's
Eckert's Country Store and
Farms
951 South Greenmount Road,
Belleville, IL 62220
Map (MapQuest.com)
(618) 233-0513
www.eckerts.com
Wagon rides, music, live entertainment, great festival
foods, children’s activities and much more make this an apple pickin’ good time
for everyone! Whether riding a pony or feeding a goat, your young ‘uns will
enjoy getting acquainted with common farm animals. Children’s carnival and/or
activities at all three farms. Funnel cakes, roasted sweet corn, caramel apples
and more to tempt your taste buds. And, of course, there are plenty of apples to
pick!
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Sunday, September 28
Motorcycle Swap
Belle-Clair Fairgrounds Park
200 South Belt West, Belleville,
IL 62220
Map
(MapQuest.com)
(618) 233-0052
www.bcfairgrounds.net
World Youth Day
11am-8:30pm
National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows
Amphitheatre
442 South
DeMazenod Drive, Belleville, IL 62223
Map (MapQuest.com)
(618) 397-6700
www.snowsyouthministry.org
High School Day - Youth Day Celebration exists to inspire and evangelize youth
by connecting them to the larger faith community. This celebration for young
people features national keynote speakers, mass, a dance, and dinner.
Apple Fest at Eckert's
Eckert's Country Store and
Farms
951 South Greenmount Road,
Belleville, IL 62220
Map (MapQuest.com)
(618) 233-0513
www.eckerts.com
Wagon rides, music, live entertainment, great festival
foods, children’s activities and much more make this an apple pickin’ good time
for everyone! Whether riding a pony or feeding a goat, your young ‘uns will
enjoy getting acquainted with common farm animals. Children’s carnival and/or
activities at all three farms. Funnel cakes, roasted sweet corn, caramel apples
and more to tempt your taste buds. And, of course, there are plenty of apples to
pick!
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Tuesday, September 30
"Naming God: What Are The Similarities and Differences In Christian and
Jewish Views of God? "
11:30am-1:00pm
The National Shrine of Our
Lady of the Snows
442 South
DeMazenod Drive, Belleville, IL 62223
Map (MapQuest.com)
(618) 394-6272
www.snows.org
Presented by the faculty of Aquinas Institute of Theology.
Find out how the two faiths have come to name and understand their relationship
with God. Cost: $20 per
person, lunch included. Pre-registration is required.
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