August 26, 2022

In This Week's Issue

BAH hosted by San Gabriel Memory Care

Click HERE to add to your calendar!!

Welcome New Chamber Members July/August

Join us in welcoming and supporting our
 NEW Chamber Members.


Ward's Pressure Washing
Website

City Scoops Creamery
Website

The Nook on Ninth
Website

VineGogh Art Studio & Wine Bar
Website

CJH Holdings LLC The Fainting Goat 
Facebook

His Kids
Website
 

Street Art Fest Promo Video!

As we make plans and gear up for an amazing Street Art Fest this year, we have had the opportunity to work with
IllinoiSouth Tourism on producing a promotional video to highlight all of the amazing happenings at this year's event! Click below and enjoy the video!!



Thanks IllinoiSouth!!

 

Street Art Festival September 17th!!


Grab your Street Art Fest 2022 T-Shirt!  Click the image below for ordering.  Online store closes September 4, 11:59PM:

Join us for the Chamber of Commerce Street Art Festival!  
Many opportunities to
SPONSOR, take part as an ARTIST, or join in our BAGS TOURNAMENT!
Featured band Benders and Backroads will be
playing from 4-7!!

Visit the Chamber Website for more information and
updates!!




Street Art Festival 2022 Sponsors

Last Call for Sponsorships!!! 
DO NOT MISS OUT!!!
There is still time to sponsor this year's Street Art Fest!  We will be accepting sponsors until September 2nd, so get in touch with us in the Chamber Office if you would like to sponsor!  We have a HUGE group of VERY talented artists again this year and are expecting a BIGGER than ever event!  We have added more advertising, both digital and in print, to get the word out about this one-of-a-kind event!  
Get Sponsorship information HERE!

Our SPONSORS are AWESOME and their sponsorship goes a long way in supporting the Chamber and the Highland Commonity!  We appreciate you!!


Michelangelo Square Sponsor
Bradford National Bank
Highland Arts Council
The Korte Company


Monet Square Sponsors
Bank of Hillsboro
Becker Jewelers
CC Food Mart
DigitalArtz
Edward Jones - Kevin Dewaele
Express Employment Professionals

First Mid Bank & Trust
Highland Diner
Highland Jaycees
Highland Lions Club
Highland Rotary Club
Kloss Furniture
Leaps of Love
Lee's Fine Jewelry
Lou Fusz Ford of Highland
Mazzio's Italian Eatery
Michael's Coffee Shop
Powers Advisory Group
Rinderer Law Firm, LLC
Scheffel Boyle
Scooter's Coffee
Spengel Boulanger Funeral Home, Inc.
Straeter Thinking
Terra Properties Inc.
The Nook on Ninth
The Pioneer 
Tina & Brad Frank
U.S. Bank
Voegele Studio


Chalk Sponsor
HSHS St. Joseph's Hospital
Highland Rural King

Lisa Sauer, State Farm

Children's Avenue Sponsor
Highland Optimist Club

Bags Tournament Sponsors
ApexNetwork Physical Therapy & Fitness Center
Cedar Creek Dental

DigitalArtz
Heart & Soul Yoga with Sharon
Highland Health Care Center
Mathis, Marifian & Richter, Ltd.
Rosenthal Optometric
Schlafly Highland Square

The EPOC Experience
The Smile Shoppe
Voegele Studio
Woodcrest Small Engine

Donation Items Being Accepted for SAF Artist Bags


Our 2022 Street Art Fest Artist Bags have been donated
by Highland Printers and they look awesome!  A huge thanks to them for contributing to our event!!
If you would like to donate items for the bags that are given to each artist (approx 40), please drop items off to the Chamber office or arrange with us for pick up by Sept 9th!  Some items already donated are: water bottles,
sunglasses and germ-x!
Thanks to everyone for your donation!!

 

Lunch and Learn POWER HOUR with Frank Lipski

Join us for an informative presentation from Frank Lipski!  Frank will be presenting on tools you can use in your business to take your business to the next level!
Click HERE to add to your calendar!
Huge THANKS to our sponsors:
First Mid Bank & Trust and
Terra Properties, Inc.

Get your Highlandopoly Game!


Looking for a great way to pass the time?  The Highlandopoly Game is a the perfect way to have fun with family and friends!  Travel your way around the board “Highland Style" and collect your properties and earn money from of course, one of our local banks! 
Stop by the Highland Chamber of Commerce, Kloss Furniture, Rural KingLee’s Jewelry, Michael's Coffee Shop, The Lory Theater, Woodcrest Small Engine, The Greenhouse of Highland, HSHS St. Joseph's Hospital Gift Shop and get your game today! 

SURPRISE for Mike Voegele!!!

                                         
Please remember:  THIS IS A SURPRISE!
Mike Voegele will be a part of an Honor Flight on September 27th. If anyone is interested in sending a letter for the mail call we would love people to participate. The mail call is  a special part of the Honor flight and the letters are delivered to the veterans on the return flight home. This is a surprise. The veterans know they are going on the honor Flight but they are not aware of the mail call. The letter can be as simple as a thank you for your service and as in depth as a personal experience with Michael. The letters need to be mailed by August 27th. I have included a short Biography of Michael's military career HERE! 
Thank you for considering this project. Please Remember this is a SURPRISE.  Contact Shaun Voegele for more information.
Please Mail the letters to:
 Michael Voegele
57 Country Place
Springfield, IL 62703
 

Highland Rotary Hosts Blood Drive



 
 
        

Ward's Pressure Washing Offers Discount!!

New Chamber Member Ward's Pressure Washing
Offering Teacher Appreciation Discount!!


Back to school season is here! To show how much we admire all teachers and faculty members for everything they do, we're running a Teacher Appreciation Discount through August 31! Call 618-214-0506 or
Message our Facebook Page HERE!
 Visit our WEBSITE to schedule your FREE ESTIMATE today!

HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Breese nurses say breast milk provides unique benefits to infants

August is National Breastfeeding Month
 
BREESE— HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Breese recognizes National Breastfeeding Month in August and the benefits of breastfeeding. A mother’s milk provides a newborn with vital antibodies and an immunity boost as the infant grows.
 
“Whether by the breast or pumping breast milk, breastfeeding is important to an infant by providing protection against many illnesses, while also helping in the bond between the mother and baby,” said Brenda Lappe, RN and certified lactation consultant.


Photo Caption: Brenda Lappe, RN and certified lactation consultant at HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Breese’s Women and Infants Center (right) presents a gift basket to Travis and Cara Jondro, with their newborn son Hunter, in honor of World Breastfeeding Week, August 1-7, 2022.

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HSHS St. Joseph's Hospital Welcomes New Audiologist

HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Breese Welcomes New Audiologist
 
BREESE— HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Breese has welcomed a new
audiologist to their team, Abigail Stutz, AuD
 Stutz received her doctorate degree in audiology from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and her bachelor’s degree in speech language pathology/audiology from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.
 

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HSHS St. Joseph's Hospital Gift Shop SALE!!

Thursday Night Live Concert Schedule

UPDATE:  The August 11th concert has been rescheduled for September 10th at 6:00p

VineGogh Wine Bar and Art Studio Offers Murder Mystery Cocktail Parties

VineGogh Wine Bar & Art Studio Presents ....................
A murder most foul has occurred at Marwood Manor where all of our guests are gathered for a cocktail party.  Who will the murderer be? It could even be you! 

Your ticket includes the murder mystery game with 3 rounds of game play, a custom notepad for sleuthing, full appetizer bar, free glass of wine/cocktail or soda, and dessert.  Certificates are awarded for best actor, best costume, and best detective.

 $40 per person (appetizers will vary but typically include items like meatballs, charcuterie, fruit, breads, crackers, chips, dip, veggies etc.) We follow this with dessert. 
This is a great team bonding event or get-together for friends and co-workers!
Learn More  HERE!


 

Highland Health Care Center to Host Special Event

The event will be outside under the over hang in the driveway.  We will be having an ESGR ceremony (Employer Support of The Guard and Reserve) on Friday, Sept. 2nd at 2P in our circle drive.
 
We are inviting anyone in the community to attend.  Refreshments will be provided.



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Ill. Dept. of Commerce and Economic Opportunity Offers Grant

Click link below for Tourism Attractions & Festivals Grant Information

Highland Music School Upcoming Classes




Holly's House of Hope Fill A Bag Fundraiser Fall Schedule

FAINTING GOAT Hosts Queen of Hearts for HIS KIDS!!

QUEEN OF HEARTS DRAWING AT THE FAINTING GOAT
TO BENEFIT HIS KIDS!!
DRAWING HELD EVERY WEDNESDAY AT 7:30 P.M.
STARTING JULY 20TH

For more info go to hiskidsinc.org 

Kirchenfest Celebrates 50 YEARS!!

Mark your calendar and plan to attend St. Paul Church's annual Kirchenfest as they celebrate their 50th year!!  For more information visit their site HERE!!

Humane Society Wine for Whiskers!

Highland Hope UMC Fall Kick-off Revival

34th Annual Homestead Harvest Days


The Highland Historical Society presents the 34th Annual Homestead Harvest Days at the Louis Latzer Homestead south of Highland on September 9, 10, & 11, 2022.
Friday, September 9th: 7:30am - 3pm, $3
Saturday, September 10th: 7:30am - 5pm, $5
Sunday, September 11th: 7:30am - 5pm, $5
For more information, see their Facebook Page HERE!

Cedarhurst is Looking for Businesses to Participate in Scavenger Hunt


For more information and to sign up, contact:
Mikaela Brandmeyer
618-806-3761
Mbrandmeyer@cedarhurstliving.com
 

Heart and Soul Yoga Open House!

Add Event to your Calendar HERE!!!
 

Hot Air Balloons Over Marine!

Relevant Pregnancy Options Center Run/Walk

Highland Emporium Ribbon Cutting and Open House!

Click HERE to add to your calendar!

Greg Holthaus Memorial Fund Wiffle Ball Tournament

Metro East Humane Society Events

Bradford National Bank Welcomes Nick Lampen



Lampen joins Bradford National Bank
 
Bradford National Bank, with locations in Greenville, Highland, and Marine, has announced that Nick Lampen has joined the bank as a lending officer.  The announcement was made by bank President & CEO Michael Ennen.
 
Lampen will serve both as a consumer and commercial lending officer and will work primarily out of the Highland office.
A current resident of Breese, Nicholas is a 2011 graduate of Highland High School and a 2016 Maryville University graduate with a BS degree in financial services.  He is active in the Breese Chamber of Commerce, is general manager of the Jr. Legion Baseball program, a Sons of the American Legion member, and is a member of the Carlyle Knights of Columbus and Columbian Club.
 
President Ennen said, “We are excited to have Nick join our team at Bradford National Bank.  He is a young man who is very active in his hometown and fits in perfectly with our brand of community banking.”  He added, “He will be a significant asset to our lending department at Bradford National Bank.”
 
Lampen said, "As someone who grew up in Highland, I am incredibly excited to join the team and continue the unparalleled service that Bradford provides to the local community. They are recognized as a Real Community Bank that not only provides great service but is highly involved in the communities they serve. I look forward to immersing myself into the community by building meaningful relationships and providing top level service for all of your banking needs." 
 
Founded in 1867, Bradford National Bank is the 10th oldest bank in Illinois.  For additional information, visit www.BradfordBank.com.
 

ApexNetwork Donates Funding for HHS Turf Project

 
Pictured L to R: Steve Lanxon (football coach), Principle Chris Becker, Steve Oravec (Apex Owner),
Brad Pfitzner (Apex Owner), AD Amy Boscolo


ApexNetwork Physical Therapy and Fitness Center owners and HHS Alumni, Steve and Brad, present a generous donation to HHS for
the turf project.  

Laps For Leaps!!

Fund Raising Event Happening at TURF BAR and Banquet to Support Breast Cancer


Register for the race by clicking HERE

Art In The Park October 8th and 9th

Preview Party from 6-9 pm on Friday, October 7

Highland Health Care Center Supports Alzheimer's


 

 


 

Highland Historical Society Offers Museum Tours

The Kaeser House is open for tours from 1p-4p the first Sunday of each month.

Highland Welcome Club with Janet Nicolaides

For Information about Welcome Club, Click on the image below!!!

 

Heart and Soul Yoga August/September/October Schedule


Heart and Soul Yoga with Sharon
1003 Broadway
BOOK A CLASS HERE!
AUGUST SCHEDULE
SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER SCHEDULE

Hello!  I hope this finds you well!
 Please find attached the yoga class schedule for Sept. and Oct.The new series begins on August 31 and you can book these classes through the momoyoga website (link below) beginning Monday, August 15.  
Notice a few additional classes and a new time (8:30 am) for the Saturday morning class - just a little bit later in the morning! 
 Also - please note I will be having an OPEN HOUSE on Friday, Sept. 23 from 4:30-6:30.  This would be a great time to bring a friend and show them the studio, or to come see the studio if it's been a while since you've been here! 
 I'll be participating in the Treat on the Streets (TOTS) on Friday, Oct. 28 from 1:00-5:00 pm.  Stop by with your littles to get a treat!
 Watch for the addition of a KID'S yoga class(ages 1st grade through 5th grade) to begin in October1  
 Lastly - On Tuesdays at the studio, Angela Imming teaches a "BARRE Above" class.  Please use the link to book that class.  
https://barre-above-highland.square.site/?fbclid=IwAR3U-R4CujWg1eFQ3WvDrWuxHDpvEtISHihKJNBiY7zfxzLSBCB_z5gqfw8
 

Illinois South Needs Your Events!


ILLINOISouth Tourism covers more ground than any other Convention and Visitor's Bureau in the State of Illinois. We represent 21 counties stretching from the Mississippi River east of St. Louis, MO to the Wabash River west of Vincennes, IN. We are both rural and urban, allowing guests to enjoy big city life and simple, country treasures all at once!
Illinoisouth is looking for to help promote your event!  If you have an event that you would like posted, following their link HERE!

Read the Pioneer!


Catch up on all the latest news and read The Pioneer Newspaper!

Chamber Member Job Listings

Below are some of the awesome jobs that can be found in the Highland area.  Click HERE for a full listing from our website!

EVUCC is seeking applicants for a Music Ministry Director.  Click here for details.
Basler Electric is seeking applications for these job openings. 

Submit Your Own Job Listing - If you would like your company's open positions listed on the Chamber website, you can do so by entering them from your member home page. 
1) Sign in with the log in and password you set up when you joined the Chamber or when we transitioned to the new website. 
2) Click on Resources  
3)  Choose Submit Job Board  - enter your job information
When you complete your entry, it will be pending until approved by the Admin(Hillarie).  These are checked weekly for approval.

Chamber Hours

Chamber Office Hours

Monday - Thursday:
9am - 3pm

If you would like to meet with us and want to insure that we are in the office, feel free to call ahead of time as we may be out and about visiting with Chamber members. 
Thank you!

DEADLINE for getting information in the Chamber weekly newsletter is Thursday by 3:00pm. ***

If you miss the cut-off date, we keep your information for the next publication.  Please submit your information to hillarie@highlandillinois.com or sabrina@highlandillinois.com
Single Column- Chamber Newsletter - August 26, 2022