CHAMBER WEEKLY NEWS - December 20, 2006
CLCC
2007 Canyon Lake & Guadalupe River Relocation and Visitor's Guide
We are working with a shrinking deadline to include all of our Business
Members in the 2007 Canyon Lake & Guadalupe River Relocation and
Visitor's Guide. This coveted Guide is put together by the Canyon
Lake Times Guardian Newspaper who prints and issues 30,000 copies!
Once printed, Times Guardian places them in local businesses. Canyon
Lake Chamber of Commerce ships thousands to Texas DOT Travel Centers,
to Texas Chambers of Commerce plus we place them at Hill Country Resort
and The Summit. This guide is sent in response to Visitor and
Relocation inquiries as well as handed out to most every visitor
passing through the Visitor's Center in Canyon Lake. If you have not
updated your information at the Chamber, this is your final opportunity
to do so! If you have a business neighbor that is not yet a member,
NOW is the time to invite them to join. This Guide is printed only one
time each year and our Business Members are included for no extra
charge. This year we are including: Business Name, Phone, Email and
Website. If you would like to advertise your business in this Guide,
please contact the Canyon Lake Times Guardian as soon as possible.
Time and space is running out! Call the Chamber for new or updated
membership 830-964-2223. Call Times Guardian for advertising
830-907-3882.
"Looking at the Lake" KGNB 1420 AM Radio Show Thursdays @ 1:00 PM
If you would like to gain exposure and tell an audience of 65,000
listeners about your business details, consider the creative and
affordable opportunity to do just that on KGNB 1420 AM Radio! The
Chamber's weekly radio show, "Looking at the Lake" airs each
Thursday at 1:00 PM. Grab a sponsorship spot before they are gone!
December 28 (in time to promote a New Year's Eve event), January 4
and January 25 (great timing for announcing something new for 2007) are
available. Sponsors receive a full 8 minutes dedicated to their
business for only $250 per show. Payment plans are available. If you
are interested, contact Jaynellen Ladd, Executive Director of Canyon
Lake Chamber of Commerce, at 964-2223.
THANK YOU !
MARICOPA RIVERSIDE LODGE brought the Chamber Volunteers & Staff a
beautiful Poinsettia plus a fruit, nut and cookie basket to thank us
all for all the work we do all year! HIDEOUT ON THE HORSESHOE STAFF
brought by a beautiful card and soothing lavender Candle, too!
The 28th Annual Christmas Parade Winners are as follows:
CHRISTMAS PAST
1st Place St. Francis by the Lake Episcopal Church
2nd Place Neumeyer Furniture Restoration
3rd Place Chapel in the Cove
CHRISTMAS PRESENT
1st Place Custom Services Aluminum Fabrication & Trailer Repair
2nd Place Canyon Lake Ace Hardware
3rd Place Red Hat Chicks of Canyon Lake
CHRISTMAS FUTURE
1st Place Canyon Lake Noon Lions Club
2nd Place CLASS (Canyon Lake Animal Shelter Society)
Light Up Canyon Lake Star Sponsors
THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU!
Pedernales Electric Cooperative
Lynn D. Tiller, CPA /VJ's Fitness Express
Hill Country Chiropractic
Canyon Animal Clinic
Maricopa Riverside Lodge
Canyon Bend Self Storage & Alternative Pest Control
Prudential Classic Realty/Dianne Thomas
Karen Weger Home Team Realtors
Gonzalez Custom Cabinets & Woodworks
Creative Homes
Security State Bank and Trust
Parziale's Pizzeria
Sattler Artisans' Alley
CHAMBER ANNUAL AWARDS BANQUET is set for January 20, 2007 at Canyon
Lake Cabins & Cottages OUTBACK HALL at 6:00 PM, and catered by Ed's
Old Windmill Restaurant. Robert Maxwell Case will provide the musical
entertainment. Make your nomination for Community Spirit Award,
Business of the Year and Beautification Business of the Year. Look for
the Nomination Forms in the Dec/Jan Newsletter available online!
Tickets will be on sale at the Chamber. Limited seating.
Click here to view the DECEMBER/JANUARY NEWSLETTER:
http://www.canyonlakechamber.com/Newsletter/DECEMBER06Newsletter.pdf
Click here to get the NOMINATION FORM
http://www.canyonlakechamber.com/PDF's/Nomination%20Form.pdf
The next Chamber Business After Hours Mixer will be held Tuesday,
February 27, 2007 at Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Hill Country at 6:00
PM.
There is only one way to happiness, and that is to cease worrying about
things which are beyond the power of our will. ~ Epictetus
NEWS * NEWS * NEWS * NEWS
RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONIES
JANUARY 24TH,
Security State Bank & Trust, 12:00 Noon
Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting
Doug Carver, 18125 FM 306, Hancock.
A SPECIAL NOTE: From inception of the Chamber's Canyon Lake Friendly
Ambassador Program there have been seven Ribbon Cutting ceremonies!
The total number of Ambassadors and Volunteers attending Ribbon
Cuttings was 64! Thank you, Ambassadors!
HABITAT FOR SAFE SENIORS
Help/Volunteers/FUNDS Needed
Habitat For Safe Seniors has a lot of great community projects in the
works, targeting help for our local Senior Citizens. Not only are they
getting a 'new' Senior Center by relocating an existing building
with community help, but they work consistently on helping out Seniors,
with little or no income, who can't do things for themselves like
they used to! Repairs to Seniors' homes are a regular function of
Habitat For Safe Seniors. The Food Bank is an ongoing project. This
organization has also worked very hard and met the requirements to
receive a grant from the Kronkowsky Foundation to further benefit our
local Seniors. This week, Habitat is receiving its second truck
shipment of Handicap Ramps, with only the cost of shipping being the
immediate expense. What a blessing for local Seniors in need of ramps!
But, the shipping is an EXPENSE. Relying on donations and grants,
Habitat helps Seniors year-round. Expenses like shipping are hard to
cover, without help from the community. Receiving two shipments at a
cost of $1,500 each, Habitat is trying very hard to come up with
$3,000. Approximately $1,600 has been raised so far! Visit
Habitat's website to view and read about the great things they do for
our locals! http://www.habitatforsafeseniors.com/ Get in the
Christmas Spirit of GIVING to a worthy cause and help out our local
Seniors through Habitat For Safe Seniors. If you are interested in
helping, please contact Rondah A. Savage, Habitat For Safe Seniors,
2174 Old Sattler Road, Canyon Lake, Texas 78133, Phone: (830) 899-2256,
Cell: (210) 347-8207, Fax: (830) 899-3945, Web Page:
http://www.habitatforsafeseniors.com THOSE GENEROUS FOLKS CONTRIBUTING
SO FAR ON HANDICAP RAMPS PROJECT: Robert C. Spencer, Farmers Mutual
Protective Assn. #201, Catherine Wingert, Oran & Bernice Williams,
Muriel Paschall, William & Roberta Blackmon, Donna Phares, Barbara
Edgett, Dwain & Gloria Glass.
THE GALLERY COFFEE HOUSE New Exhibit
If you would like to experience the city of Venice, Italy through the
eyes of a photographer, you are in for an exceptional experience. THE
GALLERY COFFEE HOUSE invites you to enjoy Reflections an Exhibition of
Photography by Darryl Patrick. Centering on a photographic record of
Darryl's extensive travels in Italy and in particular the majestic
city of Venice, the exhibition is a delight.
Darryl manages to capture not only the renowned canal system, but, also
the magnificent architecture of this historic city. Darryl uses the
water almost as a pallet to reflect buildings which have withstood the
test of time and have been shaped by a culture that respects
permanence.
Above all, it is the light of Venice which the photographer uses to
reveal the myriad of broad piazzas and decorative detail we know as
Venice.
Anyone who has ever seen Venice will recognize the beauty within the
photographs, which bring to the viewer a sense of the many facets of
the city itself. There is a feeling of peace in the images, which focus
on the parts of Venice away from the hustle and bustle of the tourist
sectors. Anyone who dreams of visiting this most historic of European
centers will enjoy sampling Mr. Patrick's expert eye for detail.
The exhibition runs through December and to mid-January at THE GALLERY
COFFEE HOUSE at 1405 FM 2673 in Sattler, Canyon Lake, every day except
Tuesdays. In addition to this nice Exhibit, John invites you to enjoy
The Gallery Coffee House for small gatherings, including for business,
as they have fantastic Coffee, terrific Pizza, homemade Fudge and
internet access! For details and opening hours call 830 964 6467.
JAZZY'S RESTAURANT announces the start of something new for 2007!
Jazzy's will have one THEME DAY each month with a mouth-watering menu
item all day! Jazzy's is starting off January 20th with their Great
Bar-B-Que Day! ALL DAY! Bring your own alcohol! 18200 FM 306.
935-2499. www.allthatjazzcatering.com
PAPA DOCK'S CAFÉ will be closed until January 6, 2007!
STARTZ CAFÉ will be closed December 22, 2006 - January 1, 2007.
Open January 2, 2007.
PARZIALE'S PIZZERIA in Hancock Plaza announces "It's Football
Season Again!" Offering their Season Special: Buy 3 Medium or 2
Large Pizzas, Get A FREE Order of their Famous Cheese Planks! Must
present COUPON at time of purchase. Coupons are available in the
Advisor or on our website. Click here:
http://canyonlakechamber.com/Coupons/coupons.htm. CLIP AND PRESENT
YOUR COUPON at PARZIALE'S PIZZERIA today! Closed Monday. Delivery &
Take-Out. Hancock Plaza 1, 18200 FM 306 Suite 100. 935-3666.
Boat Ramps OPEN as of December 20, 2006: Ramps #1, 6, 9, 17, 19, 20,
21.
Corps of Engineer Boat Ramps OPEN as of December 20, 2006: Ramps #9,
19, 17, 20, 21
Don't forget the Guadalupe River gets stocked with Rainbow Trout!
Two more times in December, four times in January, once in February and
March. Visit our website for fishing outfitters. Stop by the Chamber
for current fishing reports!
LAKE LEVEL: 901.57 RIVER FLOW: 59cfs
A recent article in the San Antonio Express News, by Winter D.
Prosapio, described Comal County growth as a flood. Comal County
leaders are trying to find short- and long-term solutions for the
strain on the infrastructure, such as the roads and water. From 1990
to 2000, Canyon Lake's population nearly doubled, according to the
2000 U. S. Census. The median home price has increased from $145,000
to $180,000, according to the Canyon Lake Board of Realtors. County
Engineer Tom Hornseth estimates just over 1,500 families are moving
into the county every year. Last year, more than 400 homes were built
in the Canyon Lake region, according to estimates from the Comal
Appraisal District. Last year, Canyon Lake's population was
estimated at 40,000, and recent planners think that could double every
15 years.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
Experience is the child of thought, and thought is the child of action.
~Benjamin Disraeli
G-n-G TOURS Take a load off and "Travel the Safe Way!" Kickapoo
Lucky Eagle Casino -SOLD OUT! January 14th @ $5/per person (day trip
and accepting names for standby only). Progresso, Mexico - the Safe
Border Town - January 24th @ $37/per person (day trip). Contact
Gloria Swank, 899-5513 or 888-733-7324, or email to
glo...@gngtours.com. Visit the website for a printable brochure and
future trips plus deadlines for signing up!: www.gngtours.com.
NEW YEAR'S EVE DANCE at the Sattler VFW Post 8573, 8:00 p.m. -
12:00 Midnight! $10 per person, tables for 8 available. Reserve early!
Call 964-3334. All proceeds go to the Scholarship Fund. LIVE MUSIC by
Lucky Tub and the New Texas Troubadours. Sponsored by the Men's
Auxiliary.
WINTER TEXANS
CANYON LAKE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE is hosting the 2007 Winter Texan
Reception being held February 8, 2007 from 10:00 a.m. - Noon, at
CRRC. Near 200 guests attended last year. This year, like last, there
will be entertainment, food, door prizes and fun getting together! The
Chamber is adding a new feature - information tables! You may
'rent' one-half of a 6 ft. table to display your information, and
of course, be on hand to answer questions and tell about your business,
for only $10. Watch for details to come as the time nears. Space will
be limited. On the same note, we also give away "Welcome" bags to
our guests, so be thinking about what you would like us to include in
the bag on your behalf!
Visit the Chamber's Winter Texan Webpage online at
www.canyonlakechamber.com. As a member, you may place a free
Classified Ad 'targeting' Winter Texans. Take a look at the
Coupons, too. Free posting for members!
Winter Texan Packages are on hand for online requests or walk-ins at
the Chamber's Visitor Center. If you would like to add your
information to these packages, please call for details - 964-2223
(Bonnie or Jaynellen), or drop it off at 3934 FM 2673.
CRRC (Community Rec Center) is planning the 1st Annual Seniors Prom to
be held on Friday, February 18th at 6:00 p.m. Entertainment, catered
dinner, adult beverages, Prom Photos, plus awards will be presented.
Formal dress is optional! All seniors in the Canyon Lake, New
Braunfels, and surrounding areas are invited to attend. For PROM
information, Call Kristi, CRRC, at 964-3003.
Constant dripping hollows out a stone. ~ Lucretius
EVENTS * EVENTS * EVENTS
The best way to prepare for life is to begin to live. ~ Elbert Hubbard
WEDNESDAY, DEC 20
Celebrate Volunteers Everywhere! Ambassador Chairwoman, Betty Howie,
elegantly hosted a Christmas Reception for the Chamber of Commerce
Ambassadors and Staff with hot chocolate and gifts. Heart-warming
Christmas Stories were shared by all. It was wonderful! Thank you to
all Chamber Ambassadors!
THURSDAY, DEC 21
"Looking at the Lake", 1:00 p.m. Canyon Lake Chamber of
Commerce's half-hour radio show, airs on KGNB 1420 AM Radio each
Thursday @ 1:00 pm. This week hear from Mike Holt and Tom Powers of
Hitman Pest Control, and our own Executive Director Jaynellen Ladd,
Special Guest Robert Maxwell Case, Entertainer plus radio host Wayne
Fanning. Find out what is REALLY happening at the Lake! Be
entertained while catching up on local events, announcements, new
members, and special opportunities. For more information contact the
Chamber at 964-2223.
The Shanty Club - Bill's Karaoke Night! ALSO Steak Night! 12100
FM 306, Sattler. 964-3932
FRIDAY, DEC 22
GRUENE HALL - Kelly Willis & Bruce Robison Holiday Show. Seth Walker
opens. 1281 Gruene Drive. 830-629-5077. www.gruenehall.com
SATURDAY, DEC 23
Chamber Visitor's Center Closed.
GARDEN GATE CAFÉ - Saturday Night Steak & Shrimp Special $15.99.
3475 Skyline Drive. 964-3710. www.gardengate.bravehost.com
GRUENE HALL -1:00 - 5:00 PM Sylvia Kirk. Kelly Willis & Bruce
Robison Holiday Show. Seth Walker opens. 1281 Gruene Drive.
830-629-5077. www.gruenehall.com
SUNDAY, DEC 24
Christmas Eve
ED'S OLD WINDMILL RESTAURANT - Open till 2:00 PM. 150 Regal Drive,
Hancock area. 935-2980. www.edsoldwindmill.com.
GARDEN GATE CAFÉ - Sunday Special Coconut Shrimp $11.99. 3475
Skyline Drive. 964-3710. www.gardengate.bravehost.com
ITALIAN GARDEN CAFÉ - OPEN 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM. 18220 FM 306,
Hancock. 935-3704.
JAZZY'S RESTAURANT - OPEN 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM. Bring your own
alcohol! 18200 FM 306, Hancock. 935-2499. www.allthatjazzcatering.com
MONDAY, DEC 25
MERRY CHRISTMAS!
Chamber Visitor's Center Closed.
TUESDAY, DEC 26
Chamber Visitor's Center Closed.
Visit www.canyonlakechamber.com
DAISY DUKES BAR & GRILL - EVERY Tuesday Night is Ladies Night 8:00
- 12:00 PM. Half price drinks (all but imports). 145 FM 2673,
Sattler. 964-4464.
GRUENE HALL -1:00 - 5:00 PM Dan McCoy. 6:00 - 10:00 PM Bret
Graham. 1281 Gruene Drive. 830-629-5077. www.gruenehall.com
The Shanty Club - Bill's Karaoke Night! 12100 FM 306, Sattler.
964-3932
WEDNESDAY, DEC 27
GRUENE HALL -1:00 - 5:00 PM Dan McCoy. 6:00 - 10:00 PM Austin
Collins. 1281 Gruene Drive. 830-629-5077. www.gruenehall.com
THURSDAY, DEC 28
"Looking at the Lake", 1:00 p.m. Canyon Lake Chamber of
Commerce's half-hour radio show, airs on KGNB 1420 AM Radio each
Thursday @ 1:00 pm. Find out what is REALLY happening at the Lake! Be
entertained while catching up on local events, announcements, new
members, and special opportunities. For more information contact the
Chamber at 964-2223. SPONSOR THIS WEEK: AVAILABLE!
The Shanty Club - Bill's Karaoke Night! ALSO Steak Night! 12100
FM 306, Sattler. 964-3932
GRUENE HALL -1:00 - 5:00 PM David Insley. 6:00 - 10:00 PM Guy
Forsyth. 1281 Gruene Drive. 830-629-5077. www.gruenehall.com
FRIDAY, DEC 29
GRUENE HALL - 1:00 - 5:00 PM Tracie Lynn. JACK INGRAM. 1281 Gruene
Drive. 830-629-5077. www.gruenehall.com
SATURDAY, DEC 30
GARDEN GATE CAFÉ - Saturday Night Steak & Shrimp Special $15.99.
3475 Skyline Drive. 964-3710. www.gardengate.bravehost.com
The Shanty Club - Lucky Tubb, LIVE! 12100 FM 306, Sattler. 964-3932
GRUENE HALL - 1:00 - 5:00 PM Gary Claxton (from Heybale) &
Friends. JOE ELY with DOUBLE TROUBLE. The Small Stars open. 1281 Gruene
Drive. 830-629-5077. www.gruenehall.com
SUNDAY, DEC 31
NEW YEAR'S EVE!
ED'S OLD WINDMILL RESTAURANT - Join Ed Sundays from 11:00 AM -
2:00 PM for Miss Betty's Fried Chicken! 150 Regal Drive, Hancock
area. 935-2980. www.edsoldwindmill.com.
GARDEN GATE CAFÉ - Sunday Special Coconut Shrimp $11.99. 3475
Skyline Drive. 964-3710. www.gardengate.bravehost.com
GRUENE HALL -1:00 - 5:00 PM The Band of Heathens. NEW YEAR'S
EVE: CHARLIE ROBISON. Drew Kennedy opens. 1281 Gruene Drive.
830-629-5077. www.gruenehall.com
Chamber Visitor's Center will be closed
Monday, January 1, 2007.
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
For more information on these and other events, please visit our
website, www.canyonlakechamber.com and go to Calendar of Events. Click
on any specific event for more information. Click on 'Add Event'
to add your own event! Free to members.
We are all inventors, each sailing out on a voyage of discovery, guided
each by a private chart, of which there is no duplicate. The world is
all gates, all opportunities. ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson
>From all the Volunteers, Staff and Board of Directors of
Canyon Lake Chamber of Commerce,
we thank you all for your support and
participation during 2006, and
we wish you a warm and Merry Christmas
and a prosperous and Happy New Year!
We look forward to doing business with you in 2007!
CANYON LAKE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
3934 FM 2673, Canyon Lake, Texas 78133
830-964-2223 or 800-528-2104