2ND ANNUAL NIGHT OF WORSHIP

On Saturday, August 9th, Alpha Alternative is sponsoring its 2nd Annual Night of Worship at the Alhambra Theater. The event starts at 7pm and there is no charge for the event. Throughout the evening, there will Alpha supporters and local youth pastors praying for our city and for the students returning back to school. This night is for adults and students to come together for our city. There will be a love offering taken during the evening, and the proceeds will be used to fund our abstinence education program. For more information, contact Alpha Alternative at 1705 South Main Street, 270-885-3820.

ANNUAL HUMMINGBIRD FESTIVAL

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Come witness the migration of the ruby-throated hummingbird during the annual Hummingbird Festival at Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area from August 1st to August 3rd, 2008. A large number of hummingbirds stop at LBL on their journey south to Mexico and Central America. The main Hummingbird Festival events take place at the Nature Station. Admission is $5.00 for ages 13 and up, and $3.00 for ages 5 to 12. For more information, visit the website www.lbl.org or call 270-924-2020.

2008 WESTERN KY. PUMP UP THE VOLUME BLOOD DRIVE

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Summer time blood donations drop but demand increases. Donors are needed during the Pump up the Volume Blood Drive. On Wednesday, July 30th and Thursday, July 31st, the Blood Center, located at 1902 South Virginia Street, will be open from 10am to 6pm. On Friday, August 1st the blood drive will be at Jennie Stuart Medical Center, located at 320 West 18th Street from 9am to 5pm. Western Kentucky needs your help. For more information contact Robin Shively, 270-348-1566; Robert Flick, 270-839-6417 or Betty Lingenfelter, 270-839-2211.

TEACHER APPRECIATION BREAKFAST

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The 11th annual Chamber-sponsored Teacher Appreciation Breakfast will be held at 7am on Tuesday, August 5th at the James E. Bruce Convention Center. The keynote speaker will be CCPS Superintendent, Brady Link. More than 700 local educators are expected to attend. Due to space limitations, attendance is limited to event sponsors and educators. The deadline for sponsorship has been extended to accommodate those who would like to hear Mr. Link's vision for education in Christian County. You may follow the Workforce/Education link on the Chamber website, www.hopkinsvillechamber.com, to the 2008 Teacher Appreciation Breakfast sponsorship form or call Alex Krohn at 270-885-9096 to secure your table.

WELCOME RECEPTION

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The Christian County Education Coalition, Workforce/Education Development Partnership Committee, Christian County Board of Education, and the City of Hopkinsville invite you to meet Brady Link,  superintendent of Christian County Public Schools, and his wife, Anna, at a reception on Thursday, July 31st from 5:00pm to 6:30pm in the lobby of the James E. Bruce Convention Center.

TEACHER APPRECIATION BREAKFAST

The 11th annual Chamber-sponsored Teacher Appreciation Breakfast will be held on Tuesday, August 5th at the James E. Bruce Convention Center. More than 700 local educators are expected to attend. Due to space limitations, attendance is limited to event sponsors and educators. Please let us know as soon as possible if you or your business would like to sponsor a table. You may follow the Workforce/Education link on the Chamber website, www.hopkinsvillechamber.com tothe 2008 Teacher Appreciation Breakfast sponsorship form or call Alex Krohn at 270-885-9096 to secure your table. Thank You, Chamber members for demonstrating the value you place on education in our community!

RIBBON CUTTINGS

Project Playground Kid Designed-Community Built will host a Ribbon Cutting on Monday, July 28th at 2pm at the North Drive Sports Complex.

SMALL BUSINESS CONNECTIONS & PROCUREMENT CONFERENCE

The Small Business Connections and Procurement Conference will be held on Thursday, July 24th, 2008 in the auditorium of Hopkinsville Community College, located at 720 North Drive. The free conference will provide an opportunity to learn about federal, state, and local resource organizations that provide services to help small businesses grow Morning and afternoon sessions are available. For more information, or to register, go to www.hopkinsvillechamber.com or call 270-885-9096. This program is a joint effort of the Chamber of Commerce, Murray State University Regional Business & Innovation Center, the MSU Small Business Development Center, Hopkinsville Community College, the Pennyrile Area Development District, the West Kentucky Workforce Investment Board, and the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development.

The Hopkinsville Beautifications Commission is Seeking Beautifully Landscaped Homes:

The Yard of the Month award will recognize the efforts of Hopkinsville residents who take pride in their homes and landscaping and inspire others to do the same. Twelve homes (one home from each ward) will be selected monthly, until October. Winners will receive a certificate, recognition on the city website, and host the Yard of the Month sign for one month (plus bragging rights). You may make nominations by calling 890-0200; emailing jayres@hopkinsvilleky.us; or online at the Hopkinsville Beautification Website http://www.hoptown.org/agencies/beautification-commission/yard-of-the-month

Christian County Salutes Fort Campbell Week will be held September 13th - 20th, 2008. Sponsorship opportunities are available for this year's activities, which include a kick off event in Oak Grove, Ladies Luncheon and Tour of Homes, Mayor's Golf Scramble, Sunday Salute Service, Salute Week Discounts, and the Freedom Friday and Chili Cook Off in downtown Hopkinsville. Contact Carter Hendricks or Alex Krohn at 270-885-9096 to find out more information, to register a chili team, to sponsor or to volunteer to support this important weeklong event!