| Jul 1 Spirit of America Black & White Party |
| The July 1st Black and White Party is an exclusive event and will be attended by only ticket holders, VIP ticket holders and Sponsors. Our DJ will carry you through the tunes of the last 50 years and we may even have some other entertainers join the festivities. Heavy hors D'ouevers will be provided by Currys. It will be a special event you will not want to miss. VIP ticket holders receive VIP parking just steps from the field, special access to the Beer and Wine Garden, VIP treatment in a special area and are allowed to bring your own canopy tent to set up for the entire festival in one of 2 special designated areas. |
| Date: |
July 1, 2016 |
| Time: |
6:00 PM - 10:00 PM |
| Website: |
http://www.spiritofamericafestival.com/ |
| Location: |
Point Mallard Park |
| Date/Time Details: |
July 1
6-10 p.m. |
| Fees/Admission: |
$75 per ticket. To buy tickets online, click here. |
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| Jul 2 Spirit of America Festival |
SOA Voice Talent Competition begins at 5 p.m.
Rodeo Gypsy performs at 7:30 p.m.
Craig Wayne Boyd Concert (Winner of Season 7 of NBC’s singing competition The Voice) begins at 8:30 p.m.
For a full schedule of events, click here.
Food vendors, Beer and Wine Garden Area on site in designated area. VIP Tickets and seating available. |
| Date: |
July 2, 2016 |
| Website: |
http://www.spiritofamericafestival.com/ |
| Location: |
Point Mallard Park |
| Date/Time Details: |
July 2
5-10 p.m. |
| Fees/Admission: |
Free |
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| Jul 3 Spirit of America Festival |
“Celebrate America” at Southside Baptist Church in Decatur at 10:30 a.m.
$5 Lunch Boxes for a Picnic on the Grounds at SOA Field at 1:00 p.m.
Family and Group Games (TC Almon and SOA Field) at 2:00 p.m.
Nashville gospel-country artist Rena White on the SOA Stage at 5:00 p.m.
“Celebrate America” Patriotic Program on the SOA Stage at 7:00 p.m.
This program is performed by The Southside Baptist Church and Choir with special guest, Wes Hampton of the Gaither Vocal Band.
Youth Concert at 9:00 p.m. |
| Date: |
July 3, 2016 |
| Website: |
http://www.spiritofamericafestival.com/ |
| Location: |
Point Mallard Park |
| Date/Time Details: |
10:30 a.m. - 10 p.m. |
| Fees/Admission: |
Free |
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| Jul 4 Spirit of America Festival |
Pepsi Children’s Parade and activities at 10:00 a.m.
Family and Group Games at 1:00 p.m.
Altar Ego, a 1980′s Tribute rock band on the SOA Stage at 5:00 p.m.
Ahead of The Wake rock band on the SOA Stage at 6:00 p.m.
Muscle Shoals country-rock band McTazz on the SOA Stage at 7:00 p.m.
Veterans Honor Walk and Awards Ceremony 8:00 p.m.
Fireworks accompanied by local volunteer orchestra begin at 9:45 p.m.
CMT star Kassie Miller concert following fireworks |
| Date: |
July 4, 2016 |
| Website: |
http://www.spiritofamericafestival.com/ |
| Location: |
Point Mallard Park |
| Date/Time Details: |
July 4
10 a.m. - 11 p.m. |
| Fees/Admission: |
Free |
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| Jul 5 Decatur Jaycees Monthly Meeting |
The Decatur Jaycees hold their monthly business meeting the first Tuesday of each month, typically at the Chamber.
For more information about the Jaycees, the work they do and how to become a member, visit their website at http://www.decaturjaycees.com/ |
| Date: |
July 5, 2016 |
| Time: |
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM |
| Website: |
http://www.decaturjaycees.com/ |
| Location: |
Meetings are held at the Chamber. The February and March 2016 meetings will be held at the downtown branch of Renasant Bank (211 Lee Street). |
| Contact: |
Jordan Latapie |
| EMail: |
jbrown@stovallmarks.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
The second Tuesday of each month at noon. |
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| Jul 11 - Jul 14 SWeETy Camp |
Decatur-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce and Calhoun Community College team up to present the Summer Welding & Electrical Technology Camp for 9th – 12th grade girls. This free camp provides hands-on experience in welding and electricity and help students develop problem solving skills and teamwork as they participate in instructor-led projects, field trips, and interact with women role models during industry sponsored lunches. We have also added a second camp to the lineup in partnership with local schools and business and industry partners.
SWeETy Camp is presented by Contractor Service & Fabrication, Inc. |
| Date: |
July 11, 2016 |
| Location: |
The former Priceville High School Campus |
| Contact: |
Mandy Price |
| EMail: |
mandy@dcc.org |
| Date/Time Details: |
July 11-14 |
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| Jul 23 A Ray of Hope Event 10th Anniversary Celebration |
| AshaKiran is proud to announce A Ray of Hope Event 2016 commemorating 10 years of AshaKiran's service and raise funds vital to support their work, emergency shelter and outreach programs. Featuring a fusion cuisine banquet dinner, a dynamic address by a renowned speaker & author on domestic violence, dancing to music provided by live multi-genre artists & an out of this world Bollywood performance! Event Highlights: • Keynote speaker is Dr. Ludy Green: one of the world’s foremost experts on violence against women & children. • First Note Entertainment (FNE) has become most known for its unique concept of live performance & provides a variety of musical performances by writers from many genres. • Bollywood musical finale by American born singer Jeffrey Iqbal the 1st American born artist to sing for Bollywood film. |
| Date: |
July 23, 2016 |
| Time: |
5:30 PM - 9:30 PM |
| Website: |
http://www.ashakiranonline.org |
| Location: |
Von Braun Center, North Hall 700 Monroe St SW, Huntsville, AL 35801 |
| Contact: |
(256) 405 - HELP (4357) |
| EMail: |
arayofhope@ashakiranonline.org |
| Date/Time Details: |
July 23rd 2016 5:30PM |
| Fees/Admission: |
$120 Admission, Banquet Dinner & Entertainment $50 Admission & Entertainment only |
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| Jul 25 2016 Municipal Candidate Forum |
On July 25, the One Morgan Leadership Committee of the Decatur-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce will host a municipal candidate forum at the Princess Theater Center for the Performing Arts featuring candidates and incumbents for mayor and city council seats. The event - which will include a meet-and-greet at 5 p.m. and a formal question and answer session led by a moderator at 6 p.m. - will provide candidates and incumbents the opportunity to share their vision for leading Decatur. The event is free and open to the public.
Candidates and incumbents for each race will have one minute to introduce themselves and make an opening statement. A moderator will then ask a series of questions pertaining to their qualified race. They will then conclude with a one minute closing statement. The purpose of this event is to inform the public while familiarizing them with the potential leaders of our community. |
| Date: |
July 25, 2016 |
| Time: |
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
| Location: |
The Princess Theater Center for the Performing Arts
112 Second Ave. NE |
| Contact: |
Louise Brown |
| EMail: |
louise@dcc.org |
| Date/Time Details: |
July 25
5 - 8 p.m. |
| Fees/Admission: |
Free and open to the public |
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| Jul 26 2016 Partners In Education Breakfast |
| The Chamber's annual Partners In Education breakfast gathers school leaders and the business community to discuss ways they can work together throughout the school year to improve the lives of young people in our school systems. |
| Date: |
July 26, 2016 |
| Time: |
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM |
| Location: |
Priceville High School
2650 North Bethel Road |
| Contact: |
Mandy Price |
| EMail: |
mandy@dcc.org |
| Date/Time Details: |
Tuesday, July 26
8 a.m. |
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| Jul 28 Young Professionals Networking Social |
You're invited to the growing Young Professionals (YP) networking social, this month hosted by Sam's Sports Grill on the Beltline in Decatur and presented by Ascend Performance Materials.
Come connect with other members of the under-40 crowd of Morgan County in a casual environment with food provided by our host, as well as a cash bar. We encourage you to invite your friends and coworkers to join you!
To RSVP. click here.
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| Date: |
July 28, 2016 |
| Time: |
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM |
| Location: |
Sam's Sports Grill
1208 Beltline Road
Decatur |
| Contact: |
Grant Thompson |
| EMail: |
grant@dcc.org |
| Date/Time Details: |
July 28
4:30 - 6:30 p.m. |
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| Jul 29 Breakfast & Biz: Overtime Overhaul |
- Do the new overtime regulations affect my business?
- What does it mean to pay "minimum wage"?
- Are my employees getting the tip credits they're supposed to be getting?
- If my business employs young people, am I following all the rules for youth employment?
Christina Coleman-Lovelace, outreach coordinator and resource specialist for the Birmingham District of the U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division, will address these and other regulations that can dramatically impact your business.
The Chamber's Breakfast & Biz business development training and networking session provides ongoing support for our local business partners. The event is free for Chamber members and $10 for non-members. We ask that you RSVP by Friday, July 22. To RSVP, click here.
Breakfast & Biz is presented by Redstone Federal Credit Union, along with breakfast sponsor Reach 256
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| Date: |
July 29, 2016 |
| Time: |
7:30 AM - 9:30 AM |
| Location: |
The Magnolia Room
216 Moulton Street E
Decatur |
| Contact: |
Crystal Brown |
| EMail: |
crystal@dcc.org |
| Date/Time Details: |
July 29
7:30 a.m. |
| Fees/Admission: |
No charge for members; $10 for non-members, who can pay online by clicking the registration link above. |
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