We have had two ribbon cuttings so far this year!

We are so excited about new businesses in Coleman and Coleman County.

We have pictures below of some of the exciting things going on!

Sara's Neighborhood Sara Sue Kirtley and her husband Benny are pleased to announce that they have opened their business in the South part of: Tracy's Place at 113 Commercial Ave. The Neighborhood will be open 11 A.M. - 2 P.M. Tuesday - Friday Come on by or call in your order at 325-636-8499 It's a great place where friends meet!

The Coleman Museum The Coleman Museum is located at 400 West College Ave. in Heritage Hall (former Presbyterian Church) The Museum is open on Friday and Saturday From 10 A.M. to 4 P.M. Donations are always accepted. They do ask that if you are donating items to the Museum they must be related to Coleman and Coleman County. Come on by ---- Bring a friend ---- And reminisce about days gone by!!

Retamay Gaines Honorary Chairperson for the Coleman County Sesquicentennial Celebration Retamay was there to blow out the candles and cut the ribbon. Retamay has many memories to share!! Guests were greeted by the Calvary --- Herma Jean Johnson represented our military People came in "Period Costumes"!

Don't forget the BLUE BUNNY COLORING CONTEST! Sponsored by the Fine Arts League of Coleman County Stop by the Chamber Office and pick up your Bunny Packet. Cost is $3.00 Contest is open to Elementary Students K - 6th Grade Deadline to enter is April 17

The month of March is the Chamber of Commerce Membership Drive We love new members --- so if you know of someone who might want to be a member --- Just let us know!! First United Methodist Church is sponsoring a Drama on March 9 - 11, 2008 The Circuit Preacher "a one man show jubilee" and music from a Southern Gospel Quartet, Praise Inc. Contact First United Methodist Church for more information at 325-625-3501 HAPPY ST. PATRICK'S DAY MARCH 17 Wear green! It comes early this year!! Saturday, March 22 Matthew 25 will be hosting OPERATION EGG HUNT on Good Friday, March 21 Watch your local paper for more details. The kids will love it!!! --- Young & Old!!! Tractor Pull & Antique Tractor Show March 29, 2008 Rodeo Grounds and New Expo Center April 9 Lions Club Mop & Broom Sale All proceeds will benefit handicapped children. The Lions will have their tent set up on College Ave. & Commercial - right next to the Chamber Office. This sale is just in time for "Spring Cleaning" April 11-13, 2008 Annual Flea Market & County Garage Sale Sponsored by the Coleman County Humane Society LOTS OF FUN AND SHOPPING!! Talk to the Humane Society about adopting a pet for your family!! You will be glad that you did!!! It's almost time for the Annual Chamber of Commerce Banquet Friday, April 25, 2008 Bill Franklin Center Entertainment will be provided by Dinner music by Coleman County's own Donnie Neff Master of Ceremonies is the one and only Randy Turner Tickets are $12.00 each Contact the Chamber Office for more information at 325-625-2163 WE WILL BE LOOKING FOR YOU! The Chamber is taking applications for 2008 Citizen of the Year 2008 Rural Citizen of the Year 2008 Teacher of the Year 2008 New Horizon (New Horizon is between the age of 20-45) On a sheet of paper (or pick up a form at the Chamber) 1) Tell us what award you are nominating this person for 2) The persons name 3) The address 4) List some reasons why you think they should receive the award 5) Put the application in an envelope and mark on the outside which award you are nominating for 6) Mail it or bring it to the Chamber Office 218 Commercial Ave.

We, at the Chamber appreciate
YOU!

Come by 218 Commercial
Have a cup of coffee ---
Visit with friends ---

Thank you so much for your support of the
Coleman Chamber of Commerce

325-625-2163