CHAMBER WEEKLY NEWS July 3, 2007
CLCC
Canyon Lake Chamber of Commerce
#1 - #23 Boat Ramps:
Closed Ramps are #4, #20, #21. COE PARKS ARE OPEN. FISHING PIER IS
OPEN. Swim Beaches are OPEN - use with caution.
For a map of boat ramps, click here: BOAT RAMP MAP.
Guadalupe River Flow Below Canyon Dam: Flow rate is at 2,164cfs with
plans to increase if possible, in accordance with downstream flooding
near Victoria, Texas.
Upper Guadalupe River: Reports from the Upper Guadalupe (West of
Canyon Lake) say today only experienced canoeing, rafting and kayaking
is recommended. River flow is up a little due to runoff and minimal
rainfall upriver, however, without additional rain, runoff is slowing,
the river will be receding to a flow compatible with tubing. For the
4th, outfitters expect the river to clear and lessen to a rate great
for tubing!
Canyon Lake: All Corps of Engineers Parks are OPEN; all Swim Beaches
are OPEN - use with caution; all campsites - OPEN; 97% of picnic sites
are OPEN. Fishing Pier is OPEN. For current information, call
830.964.3342 for a recorded message during off-hours.
GUIDE TO RELEASE LEVELS:
100-500 cfs Recreational
500-800 cfs Challenging
800-1200 cfs Strenuous
1200-3000 cfs Extreme Caution; Experienced Boaters Only; NO
TUBING
Above 3000 cfs Dangerous; Guided Rafts Only; NO TUBING
Visit our website for fishing outfitters, boat rentals and cruises,
and other related activities. Stop by for current fishing reports!
Release refers to the amount of water being released from Canyon Lake
Reservoir into the Lower Guadalupe River in CFS (Cubic Feet per
Second). The Upper Guadalupe River is NOT affected by Canyon Lake.
The Upper River is affected by rainfall only. Please Note: To confirm
river flow downstream from the Dam, check with our local outfitters or
click here: http://www.swf-wc.usace.army.mil/canyon/
"Fireworks Over Canyon Lake"
The 4th of July is a great day for celebrating!
It's a good time for friends and family to gather and for us all to
remember what the 4th is all about - our country's independence! This
year is no different with the exception of the fireworks show, usually
held at Randolph AFB Rec Area on Canyon Lake.
This show will not be held due to a few reasons.
This information was previously reported in our article,
Chamber Chat, printed in the Canyon Lake Times Guardian,
and in the Chamber's weekly email.
First, with the 4th falling mid-week, on Wednesday, Randolph staff
felt it would be strategically difficult for military and their
families to attend a 10pm show and be at work early the following
Thursday morning. This show is motivated towards celebrating and
honoring the military. Secondly, during this time of war and military
budget cuts and spending caps, the decision was made to pass on this
year's fireworks show expenditures, running approximately $18,000-
$20,000. And, lastly, Randolph AFB Rec Area will expect a 50%
contribution by our community to be able to hold shows in the future.
In case you don't remember, the Chamber pulled the community together
resulting in over $6,000 being contributed to the 2006 Show. So, be
ready for next year early! Get out and campaign to bring in funds for
2008. The Chamber has begun a list of names and contact numbers of
those interested parties who wish to participate. The April 2008
Business After-Hours Mixer is the Kick-Off to the Fireworks Over
Canyon Lake Campaign and we will be looking forward to your support.
We will be working towards contributing to the Randolph show, and the
decision to have the show will be made in 2008. The Canyon Lake
Chamber Visitor's Center received over 250 calls in the last week
inquiring about the fireworks show alone! Many disappointed folks are
residents of the area who enjoy the show alone or with friends and
many are folks who visit the lake each year just for the show! There
is plenty of lodging space available at Canyon Lake. The Corps of
Engineers has several great camping-only parks and several day-use
only parks, all on Canyon Lake, with one exception, and all are very
affordable or free. Three have unique hiking trails within them. The
VFW Post 8800 is hosting this year's Fourth of July Parade in
Startzville, starting at 11AM Wednesday. The Heritage Museum of the
Texas Hill Country offers a peek at some really old dinosaur tracks
and other interesting fossils. Canyon Falls RV Park houses its own
horse-riding opportunities - Happy Trails, all within their own 32-
acre park. Sattler Artisans' Alley has room to shop regardless of
what the weather is doing - all indoor multi-booth art, crafts, unique
gifts, furniture, etc.! Watercraft Rentals rents water crafts for
recreation while Boat-N-Go rents boats geared up for some great
fishing! Silver State Helicopters can work a deal on the helicopter
flight of your life! There is an abundance of live music in the area
beginning tonight and running through the weekend. See the EVENTS
below, so you won't miss a thing.
"Looking at the Lake"
~ LIVE this Thursday ~
1:00 PM ~ 1420 AM Radio KGNB
Sponsor Needed*
Boast about your business to a listening audience of 65,000!
Get 8-minutes of dedicated air-time, just for you!
Get involved in one of the hottest talk-radio shows around!
The Chamber shares the cost of sponsorship,
because we work for you and with you!
*And, if you sponsor this Thursday's show by 3PM on July 4th,
you will receive 5 VIP Tickets/Wristbands to the July 4th live music
show at
Whitewater Sports Live Music Amphitheater where the fun for the VIP
wristband holders begins at 7:30PM.
Call Jaynellen, anytime, at 830.237.2118.
Sponsorship spots available for future shows, too.
$150 = 8 minutes just for you
One-half hour show full of community events, new members,
local happenings and a lot of fun!
~ RIBBON CUTTINGS & GRAND OPENINGS ~
FRIDAY, July 6th @ 12:00 PM
WIMBERLEY VALLEY CANDY COMPANY
14015 Ranch Road 12, Sweet One
Wimberley, Texas
Kenny & Laurie Carleton
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
JULY 12TH - FOOD FAIR, sponsored by San Antonio Food Bank and Habitat
for Safe Seniors. PreRegister 10-3 at 2174 Old Sattler Road in
Startzville Monday - Friday. Call for info 899-2256.
EVENTS
TUESDAY, JULY 3
Democrats of Comal County General Membership Meeting: July 3 - GVTC
Auditorium in Spring Branch at 7:00 pm. The evening will honor two
area soldiers who will be going to Iraq soon. Local resident and
nurse, Carla Mercado will discuss her trip to Jordan and the life of
Iraqi war refugees there. A photographic show will accompany her
talk. The meeting is open to the public and guests are welcome to
attend. The general membership meetings are always held on the first
Tuesday of each month and alternate between GVTC and the Senior Center
on Landa Street in New Braunfels. Please call Lucy Bobick at
830-980-5112 for additional information or to arrange rides.
COMMUNITY RESOURCE & RECREATION CENTER. Johnny Dee & the Rocket 88's
Sock Hop, Tuesday, July 3rd, 8:00 p.m. 125 Mabel Jones Drive below
Canyon Lake Dam. General Admission $25 per person. Reserved Table
for Ten - $300. Tickets available at all CRRC locations. Proceeds to
benefit the CRRC Recreation Center Building Expansion Program. A
Comal County United Way Agency.Tickets 830-964-2324.
Gruene Hall - Mark Jungers 1:00 - 5:00pm; Two Ton Tuesday with Two
Tons of Steel. 1281 Gruene Drive. 629-5077. www.gruenehall.com
WEDNESDAY, JULY 4
HAVE A SAFE, WONDERFUL HOLIDAY TODAY! CELEBRATE JULY 4TH - OUR
COUNTRY'S INDEPENDENCE DAY!
CHAMBER'S VISITOR CENTER - CLOSED
Pick up a copy of today's Canyon Lake Times Guardian!
VFW POST 8800 and its Ladies Auxiliary will host their 17th Annual 4th
of July Parade on Wednesday, July 4th, 2007 The parade theme for this
year is "Let Freedom Ring". This parade should be a great event,
starting with a continental breakfast at the Post home and a BBQ
lunch, reasonably priced, upon conclusion of the parade. The awarding
of parade entry prizes will immediately follow lunch and the major
Raffle Ticket Drawing will be held at 2:00pm. For questions and an
application, please contact Paul Nees at 830.227.5814 or Mollie McPhee
at 830.899.3151.
WHITEWATER SPORTS Live Music Amphitheater - Enjoy a live music Song
Swap with Derek Austin and Matt Skinner plus Austin's Best Band 2007 -
The Band of Heathens. VIP HOUR: Complimentary appetizers offered with
VIP Wristband starting at 7:30PM. Horseshoes, Washers and Door
Prizes! Contact Amanda @ 830.237.8814 or Ama...@stayandfloat.com for
VIP wristbands or more information.
The Shanty Club - Broken Rope 12100 FM 306, Sattler. 964-3932
Gruene Hall - Zach Walther & The Cronkites 1:00 - 5:00pm. Seth James
1281 Gruene Drive. 629-5077. www.gruenehall.com
THURSDAY, JULY 5
"LOOKING AT THE LAKE" 1:00PM KGNB 1420 AM Radio. THE SHOW AIRS LIVE
TODAY! Jaynellen Ladd rounds up a special guest to help spread the
news, and puts on a show you won't want to miss. Host Wayne Fanning
interjects making it quite fun to hear about news, events, issues and
more, including new members and current lake and river information.
The Shanty Club - Enjoy a little steak with your karaoke, every
Thursday at The Shanty Club. Steak Night and Karaoke! 12100 FM 306,
Sattler. 964-3932
Gruene Hall - Rodney Hayden 7:30-11:30pm, no cover. 1281 Gruene
Drive. 629-5077. www.gruenehall.com
Whitewater Live Music Amphitheater Musical Event. Derek Austin Band -
Creekside Stage in the Biergarten 888-405-HIDE
FRIDAY, JULY 6
DEADLINE to submit to Chamber Weekly News email for next week:
ad...@canyonlakechamber.com
~ RIBBON CUTTINGS & GRAND OPENINGS ~
FRIDAY, July 6th @ 12:00 NOON
WIMBERLEY VALLEY CANDY COMPANY
14015 Ranch Road 12, Sweet One
Wimberley, Texas
Kenny & Laurie Carleton
kennyc...@verizon.net wimberleycandy.com
Whitewater Live Music Amphitheater Musical Event. BLUE OCTOBER
888-405-HIDE
GRUENE HALL - Bob Schneider (Black Water Gospel opens) www.gruenehall.com
1281 Gruene Drive. 629-5077
SATURDAY, JULY 7
VFW Post 8573 Men's Auxiliary - FISH FRY at 12 NOON. Sattler. $5 per
plate, til all the fish is gone! Come early and enjoy! All proceeds
to benefit local scholarship fund. 830.964.3334
JESUS JAM FEST Noon - Midnight - Free! Bring your own lawn chair.
Held this year at CRRC Rec Center, below Canyon Dam at 125 Mabel Jones
Drive. FREE ~ FREE! Featuring L.O.C. plus many more - Crosswinds,
Ryan Fonzeca, Ben-Ami. Volunteers needed! 899.4040 - Fernando
Gonzalez or 964.3003 Kristi.
Whitewater Live Music Amphitheater Musical Event. BLUE OCTOBER
888-405-HIDE
THE DAM RED BARN - Live Music every Saturday night! South Access Road
below Canyon Dam. 964.2420
The Shanty Club - Broken Rope 12100 FM 306, Sattler. 964-3932
GRUENE HALL - Brian Keane 1:00 - 5:00, no cover. Gary P. Nunn
www.gruenehall.com 1281 Gruene Drive. 629-5077
SUNDAY, JULY 8
Gruene Hall - GOSPEL BRUNCH With a Texas Twist. Plus, Bret Graham
12:30-4:30pm, no cover. Lost Immigrants 5:00 - 9:00pm. 1281 Gruene
Drive. 629-5077. www.gruenehall.com
MONDAY, JULY 9
CAMP COYOTE FLATS free swim with Swim Class Registration every Monday
9-12 noon. Classes are held Tues-Fri, weekly. Private lessons
available. www.campcoyoteflats.com 201 Oak Drive in Sattler.
830.660.5359
Gruene Hall - The Band of Heathens - Monday Night Special 7:30 -
11:30pm, no cover. 1281 Gruene Drive. 629-5077. www.gruenehall.com
TUESDAY, JULY 10
Gruene Hall - Two Ton Tuesday with Two Tons of Steel. 1281 Gruene
Drive. 629-5077. www.gruenehall.com
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Include contact name, address, phone number, email and website for
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more information about any of the above, please contact the Chamber at
830.964.2223 or 800.528.2104.
Canyon Lake Chamber of Commerce is located at 3934 FM 2673 and open
Monday - Friday 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM and Saturday 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM.
Phone is 830-964-2223. www.canyonlakechamber.com;
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THANKS FOR READING!
Bonnie Hopper
Administrative Director
CANYON LAKE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE