SFCC - 10-15-08

Greetings
45 People will leave out at 7:15am on Wednesday October 22nd for Madison, Ms. to "discover, decipher, design".

Other news from the chamber is about the debris removal in the parish. The Police Jury has informed me that the company hired should complete the contract by the end of October. Residents may call the Police Jury at 635-3864 and enter extension 3 or call the Debris Removal line direct at 784-3739 for information and location pick-ups.

The Town of St. Francisville is continuing their regular debris removal, but residents are reminded that they must have limbs put at the road and cut to handle and no roofing or repair materials please.

FEMA has been by the chamber office and reported that the Blue Roof Program is complete in our parish. People with damage to their roofs that the program put a FEMA Blue Roof, needs to have your roof repaired by a professional. With the warm weather, these tarps are temporary and may not provide protection in case of rain.

There is alot going on for the next few weeks here in St. Francisville, so give yourself and break and visit us for a relaxing weekend.

Linda Osterberger
Executive Director
St. Francisville Chamber of Commerce


Symphony Concert Saturday

The St. Francisville Symphony Association will hosts its first of three concerts this Saturday, October 18, at Grace Episcopal Church. Selections from Handel, Shostakovick and Mozart will be performed. Tickets are available at the Bank of St. Francisville, by calling the BRSO at 383-0500, or at the door. Other concerts are scheduled for December 5, 2008 and April 4, 2009.

"Swing for Scholarships" Applications now Ready

The Chamber's "Swing for Scholarships" golf tournament applications are now available. The event is planned for November 10,2008 at The Bluffs. Get those clubs and your team ready for a good time.
Deadline for team applications are November 3, 2008. You may call the chamber office at 225-635-6717 for more details and for an application.

Garden Symposium This Weekend

Friday and Saturday, October 17,18 and 20th, Southern Garden Symposium will be held in St. Francisville. This annual event attracts garden enthusiasts from across the South. For more information call Lucie Cassity at 225-635-3738.

OLMC Church Raffles Colorado Ski Trip

Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church is raffling a Colorado Ski Trip for 2 people. The drawing will be held on October 19, 2008. Contact the church office for tickets and details at 225-635-3630.

Movie Under the Stars

"Meet the Robinsons" will be shown at dark on Friday, October 24 at Parker Park. The Women's Service League will provide refreshments while you sit back, relax and enjoy the movie. All you'll need is a canned good for the Food Bank for admission and a blanket and/or chairs.

Town Hosts Dedication to Mr. Richard Holcomb

On Saturday, October 25, 2008 at 10am, The Town of St. Francisville will hold a dedication ceremony to Mr. Richard "Dick" Holcomb, the former Mayor Pro-Tem of St. Francisville at the railroad park on Ferdinand St. (site of the red caboose). This is a special dedication to a special person who was dedicated to St. Francisville. Light refreshments will be served. The public is invited.


Yellow Leaf Arts Festival

The 6th Annual Yellow Leaf Arts Festival will be held at Parker Park on Saturday and Sunday, October 26 and 26. There will artists display and selling their wares as well as demonstrating their artistic talents. Musical groups will also be playing. Bring the family out for a weekend of fun.

Relocation Packets are now Available

If you know of anyone who is moving to St. Francisville, they can call the Chamber office at 635-6717 and request a re-location packet. Information about the parish and parish facilities along with phone numbers they will need and some brochures from Chamber businesses and maps of the town and parish are enclosed in the packets.