Join us in welcoming and supporting our
 NEW Chamber Members.

Maroon Bridal + Co.
Website


Knebel Realty
Website

Break Puffer Smoke and Vape
Facebook

Kues Bros Auction & Appraisals LTD
Website

T-Mobile
Website

Westrock
Website


 

ADD to your calendar HERE!!

Oh What a Night!!!!
We had a great time celebrating our 2023 Chamber Award Winners!
Stay tuned for more photos from the evening and thank you all for attending!
Click HERE to see our year in review at the Chamber with all of our amazing members!


Janet Nicolaides
Bob Hardy Citizen of the Year Award
Danielle Delaney-Davis
Business Person of the Year Award
Shayden Hogg
Helping Hands Award
Terry Riffel
Homer Poss Lifetime Achievement Award
Ben Eberwein
Bill Pierce Chamber Member of the Year Award







 

Congratulations to each of our Local Dine Around winners below! We heard so many great things from everyone who turned their passports in, and we want to thank everyone who participated and to our sponsors and participating businesses... THANK YOU! We will do this again next year and it will be even better! The winners are being contacted by phone to make arrangements to pick up their $25 gift certificates!

Stanley C - 501 Blues Club
Paula R - Blue Springs Cafe
Michael G - Broadway Bar and Grill
Roger D - Diamond Mineral Springs
Allen H - E.L. Flanagan's Sports & Spirits
Conno K - Ethels
Terry C - Highland Diner
Tricia B - Hi-Top Bowl
Mark V - Jimmy John's
Vickie V - Mac's Family Fun Time
Jamie J - Mazzio's Highland Illinois
Sarah S - Michael's Coffee Shop
Donna P - Michael's Restaurant - Highland, IL
Robert S - Old Time Pub
Audra B - Popeyes Chop House
Gary J - Railshake
Melissa K - Sam's Pizza and Pub Inc.
Dennis F - Scooter's Coffee
Melanie O - Schlafly Beer (Highland Square)
Sharon H - Highland, Ill Subs (Subway)
Chelsea H - The Cookie Doode
Brian B - Corner Keg
Maddisen P - The Fainting Goat - Pocahontas/Interstate 70
Connie S - The Wooden Tie Cafe
Dennis P - Trenton House
Sue C - Tullaghan's Irish Pub
Sue B - TURF BAR and Banquet
Jean G - Unwind Salon•Spa•Lounge
Sierra B - Urban Farmhouse Eatery & Pie Company
Ed/Diane W - VineGogh Wine Bar & Art Studio

 

There are many of OUR Chamber Members that have GREAT quality job opportunities and need GREAT people to work for them! If you or someone you know is looking for a new job or career, you can access a FULL listing HERE!
 

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PRESS RELEASES
Click Below for Details



HSHS ANNOUNCES NEW LEADERSHIP ROLES AT HSHS ST. JOSEPH’S HOSPITAL HIGHLAND



HSHS Home Care Illinois Collects
Donations for HACSM Food Pantry



HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland’s Colleagues
Donate Pet Items for Highland Animal Shelter
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HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland’s Wound Care Center
Brings Attention to Growing Need for Wound Care
June is Wound Care Awareness Month


HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Auxiliary Imo’s Night
is Thursday, June 15 from 4 to 8 p.m.

Paid winter residency program for new nurse graduates offered at all nine HSHS hospitals in Illinois
 

 

STEAMY Thursdays are 1:00-1:45 p.m. and are designed for school age children. (We will be exploring science, technology, engineering, art, and math throughout the summer.)  

Friday, June 16, 2023:  Fitness Friday with Mr. Kurrle 10:00 a.m.
Hit a homerun with Mr. Kurrle and learn the basics of this exciting sport of baseball.
 
Friday, June 16, 2023:  Meet us at PBJ....we'll be there!!!

 
Hope to see you at Latzer Library at the corner of 9th and Washington in Highland!
 

 

Click "read more" for a listing of library events thru June 16th.

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We are having so much fun this summer!  Let the good times roll!
 
Monday and Tuesday, June 19-20:  Preschool Storytime at 10 a.m. with Miss Josie
(The Monday and Tuesday Storytime are the same stories and activity.for both days.)  Miss Josie has a cool craft just right for preschoolers and absolutely the best stories to go with the activity!
 
Tuesday, June 20:  1 p.m. Barb Kay, former H.H.S. history teacher, will be portraying Amelia Earhart in the Latzer Auditorium.  This program is for EVERYONE, young and old, including former students.  
 
Tuesday, June 20:  6 p.m. Lego Club  Come build and discover with us!
 
Wednesday, June 21 NEW PROGRAM at 10 a.m.  Birth-Age 3 Storytime
Josie Carman, Parent Educator for Highland Community Schools, is offering a Birth through Age 3 Storytime and Activity Session designed especially for the very young.  Please come meet Josie Carman and enjoy a special time with your little ones!
 
Wednesday, June 21 at 1 p.m. The St. Louis Aquarium is visiting Latzer Library for the very first time and presenting an outstanding program for children!  Yes, the St. Louis Aquarium is coming to us right here in Highland!  All aboard for a splashing good time!!!!
 
Wednesday, June 21 at 6 p.m.  Dungeons and Dragons  One group is for beginners while the other group is for those that have some experience with D and D.  This is open to kids and adults, ages 4-99!
 
Thursday, June 22 at 1 p.m.  "Steamy" Thursday:  Hands on science experiments with Miss Donna.  New experiences await!
 
Thursday, June 22 at 6 p.m. NEW NEW NEW!  This Summer Drum Circle with Jan Cryder Newman will provide an opportunity for you to find your inner voice.  We will be using our new drums in this unique experience.  This program is designed for ages 10-adult.  
 
Friday, June 23 at 10 a.m.  Fitness Friday with Mr. Warnecke and the Battling Bulldogs Highland Football team.  Meet inside Latzer Library.  If you want to learn about football and learn some pointers to play this fabulous game, this is perfect for you!  Designed for kids of all ages.
 

Crossbow Raffle
$20.00 per ticket
Click HERE  for Details

MAC PASS IS BACK!!
Check out our best offer only available Tuesday-Friday from 11am-2pm!!
The MAC PASS includes a 90 minute arcade free play card*, small refillable sofa, 2 slices of pizza, and a frozen custard/dole whip cone!!
All this for $20!! We can’t wait to see you!
MEET AT MACS!!!

 

The below is an event for "Dogs that Help" which is an organization that trains dogs for military and first responders in need.  There will be 75+crafters/vendors and tones of fun items for the whole family.

See below and the "read more section" for sponsor opportunities, registration for cornhole, and for donation items needed.



Link to sign up for Cornhole HERE

Come shop with us!!
JusTeazin' Boutique is a local boutique specializing in apparel and accessories of modern style with a classic edge for women of all ages.
You will LOVE the JTB shopping experience even more with the JusTeazin' Boutique app! You can shop at any time, see the new inventory first, and watch the lives in the app! Don't miss out! And...you can get 15% off your first in-app purchase by using code APP15.
As always, you can also shop online at JusTeazin.com!
.iOS app -- https://apps.apple.com/app/apple-store/id1666351653
Android app -- https://play.google.com/store/apps/details...

Download the sponsorship letter HERE!

Download a VENDOR FORM HERE!!

Click HERE for registration link.



 

 

Click HERE to register!

Save the date for Saturday night racing at Highland Speedway! 

Hello! How does 15% off a future private party and entry to win a $50 gift certificate sound? Good?

Great - read on!

As you know we recently changed locations. In an effort to get our new place rolling and make up for the 4 weeks we were closed as we moved/reopened we have decided to do a private party promo! You’ll get a great deal at 15% off our already great prices and a ton of fun memories too!

As an indie art studio and not a franchise we are committed to our guests 100% and want you to have an amazingly fun time whether it’s a girls night out, a family day, bachelorette party or team building outing. We aren’t just another paint and sip franchise – we offer unique and personalized experiences both family friendly and grownups only!

Participants will also be entered to win a $50 gift certificate!
You have to book your party by the end of may but it can be for ANY future date through 2023.

A full list of party options and details:
https://www.highlandcrafts.net/may-2023-private-party-promotion/



Learn more about our 2023 Summer programs for kids here: https://www.highlandcrafts.net/2023-summer-programs


Learn more about our 2023 Summer programs for kids here: https://www.highlandcrafts.net/2023-summer-programs

DOWNLOAD YOUR ORDER FORM HERE!

Heart and Soul Yoga with Sharon
1003 Broadway

Attached are the schedules for April.  All classes will be 7-week series and each series is $48.  Note that when you sign up for the series, that means you attend that same class every week.
If you would like some flexibility in when you attend classes, you should choose  the 8-class or 10-class passes.  These are 2-month class passes and you pick and choose which classes you attend during that 2-month time period....or until you use all the credits. 
 
Use the momoyoga link below to book your classes.  Reach out if you have any questions.  Payments can be through PayPal on the booking website, or you can option to pay in studio (using cash, check, credit card) or you can use Venmo. 
 
BOOK A CLASS HERE!
June Schedule

Subscribe to my YouTube Channel HERE to find videos to use at a time that is convenient for you.  If you use the video for in-home practice and wish to pay, you may do so through Venmo or sending a check to the studio.  Pay what you desire or are able to! 
For more details about classes, check out my website HERE  
OR my Facebook page  
 For BARRE Above Classes - please access the site HERE  
 For Kids Yoga - use ComPOSEure Kids Facebook Page 

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE!
Do you know a Team that will be competing in the 2023 #24hrlapsforleaps?
They need YOU!! Each Team is also competing to raise the most funds and awareness for Childhood Cancer. YOU could be just the one to make that happen.
Contact one of the Teams or the LOL office for more details!
https://www.leapsoflove.org/24-hr-laps-for-leaps

For all the latest "Happenings" in Highland!
Download the Highland Happenings Ap by scanning this QR code. You can be notified of City events, including service interruptions, public safety announcements and general City news! Once you've downloaded the ap, create an account so you can choose your channels so you get the right amount of information on topics that interest you!
 

For more info, click the above image.
Also, "read more" by clicking below for a schedule of weekly happenings.

Click HERE for a full listing of job postings from our website!

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

 

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