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JANUARY NEWSLETTER

HEALTHY COMMUNITIES/HEALTHY EATING
Last year, the Grant County Health District embarked on a healthy communities program focused on Ephrata. Studies have shown that when all factors are considered, Grant County ranks rather poorly among other counties in the state regarding health issues. I chose to participate on behalf of the Chamber. Since the first meeting, workgroups have been established to focus on different aspects of community and personal health with my path directed on Healthy Eating. Our plans for 2012 involve establishing a community garden followed by a school garden located at the Middle School. We have secured a location for the community garden on C St SW, obtained lumber for the construction of raised beds, and are working on a host of other details in order to be ready by spring. The City has agreed to supply water and Jim Baird of Cloudview Ecofarms has agreed to donate wood chips for garden paths. If you are interested in volunteering, donating tools or supplies, or have any expertise or great ideas, I would love to hear from you. I can be contacted at kid753@gmail.com.
Kevin Danby

MIRACLE ON MAIN STREET

A huge thank you to all those who participated in the Miracle on Main Street Festival. Thanks to some great weather we had almost 100 people turn out for the Jingle Bell Fun Run. Top overall male runner was Gavin Barnes, top overall female runner was Katelyn McDonnell. If you have not received your t-shirt, please contact the office at info@ephratawachamber.com to make arrangements to pick it up.

The children were kept busy at the ERC with crafts and activities. Lunch was served by the St. Rose ASB. The Hospital Ladies Auxiliary were on location with the most delicious Christmas cookies. THANK YOU! If you happened to stop by, the local MOPS group was also represented. They were selling cookbooks and crafts as well as serving hot cocoa.

Meanwhile, the Blue Flame restaurant was home to some of Ephrata’s finest entertainers. Many people stopped by to enjoy the fine holiday music. THANK YOU to Columbia Ridge singers, Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saint Women’s Group, the Chimes Group, and Bells Group for sharing your talents. Not to be outdone, Santa made a stop at the historical Nat Washington House for photos. The location was beautiful, albeit cold, so all faces had rosy cheeks. Thank you Santa for stopping by.

The evening progressed with the lighted Christmas Parade. All entries were appreciated and enjoyed. First place entry went to the local Girls Scouts, second Best Western Rama Inn, and third went to Circle G Farms. After the parade, those who stuck around enjoyed the park lighting. What a wonderful, fun-filled day!

Thank you once again to the following organizations: Pizza Hut, Subway, Lonestar, LLC, City of Ephrata, Washington Trust Bank, Granco Federal Credit Union, US Bank, EHS Dance Team, EHS Cheerleaders, MECHA Club, EMS, ACE Hardware, RBG Music, Nat Washington House, and Columbia Basin Family Medicine, and the numerous volunteers who helped make this event successful.

WINTER WONDERLAND BALL
Columbia Basin Hospital Foundation will be hosting a Semi Formal Winter Wonderland Ball this year on Saturday, February 4th. The inaugural event will be held at the Ephrata Recreation Center. Cocktail hour begins at 7:00 pm with a no host beer, wine and Martini Bar, by Don’s Restaurant ,along with mouth watering appetizers by Briquets Catering. Local band “The Funk” will start the music at 8:00 pm with dancing ‘til midnight. You can even have your picture taken with that special someone! Tickets are $35 a person or $65 a couple and go on sale on January 2nd at the Bookery or Columbia Basin Hospital Foundation. All proceeds from the event benefit the renovation project for Columbia Basin Hospital.

For more information contact the Foundation office at 398-8289.
In case you were wondering, the Mystery Dinner hasn’t been replaced, just changed to a different time of year. Watch for more information on that soon.

RENEWING MEMBERS

Tommer Construction
Bill the Buff Man Auto Detailing
Goin’ Postal
Urban Archeologists
Designs Unlimited
The Bookery
Sun City Auto Supply

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS

Statewide Publishing, The Local Book
Philip Johnson, Sales Manager
5009 W Clearware Ave, Ste
Kennewick, WA 99336
509-734-1186
support@statewideyp.com
www.statewideyp.com

Find us on Facebook!
Simply search for Ephrata Chamber of Commerce or Basin Summer Sounds and ‘LIKE’ us. We’re just getting started, but we’re looking forward to keeping in touch in this whole new way.

LEND A HAND

While we understand that there are always members of our community who need a helping hand, we would like to highlight two fundraisers that are happening in the next couple of weeks.

Pancake Feed, A Benefit for Deb McDonnell
Saturday, January 14, 6-9 AM, St Rose of Lima School
Entry by donation ($6 per person suggested)
Event sponsored by: Blackcat Firefighters Association of Grant County Fire District 13
Donations accepted at Horizon Credit Union
** See flyer attached to original email for this newsletter

Benefit Dinner & Silent Auction for Pam & Mel Leseman
Friday, January 20, 5-8 PM, St Rose of Lima School
Tickets $10, available at Columbia Basin Hospital Foundation, Moore Furniture, The Bookery, St Rose School or St Rose Church Office
-For more information or to donate, contact
Lynn Stecker 787-7031 or Susan Scheib 398-7888
Donations accepted at Washington Trust Bank
** See flyer attached to original email for this newsletter

COMMUNITY EVENTS & HAPPENINGS

January
14-Deb McDonnell Pancake Feed-St Rose of Lima, 6-9am *see attached flyer
18-Retail Trade Meeting-ERC, 7pm
20-Pam & Mel Leseman Fundraising Dinner-St Rose of Lima, 5-8pm *see attached flyer
23-EHS Music Boosters Classical Recital *see attached flyer
28-Photography 101
30-Money Management Class *see attached flyer

February
4-Columbia Basin Hospital Foundation Winter Wonderland Ball
25-Ducks Unlimited banquet

See complete calendar & event info at www.ephratawachamber.com

BUSINESS AFTER HOURS

JANUARY
BUSINESS AFTER HOURS
COLUMBIA BASIN CHIROPRACTIC CARE 51 Alder St NW
TUESDAY, JANUARY 10
5-7 PM
Brent & staff are celebrating their 15th anniversary, stop by and say hello
NO FEE, courtesy of CBCC

FUTURE DATES
February 14, Cancelled-Happy Valentines Day!!
March 13, Goin’ Postal
April 10, Create It

DON’T FORGET...

If you’d like your event listed on this list, please send the information to ephratawachamber@gmail.com

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