Join us in welcoming and supporting our
 NEW Chamber Members.

New Tie Marketing
Website

Schwarz Barn LLC
Website

Highland Civic Woman's Club
Facebook

BHB Mobile Kitchen
Roberta and Hank Carmickle
 

The EPOC Experience - Highland



 

 

Hello all!
I’m Taylor Sheeley and I’m thrilled to be joining you as the new Assistant Director at the Chamber! I’m looking forward to meeting you all and putting together some business names with the faces behind all the magic.
A little about me – I was born and raised here in Highland, the daughter of Byron & Karen Barker. My husband and I are the owners of Fathom Brazilian Jiu Jitsu just off the square, and I enjoy spending my evenings there teaching our kids program and women’s self-defense classes. I’ll be bringing over a decade of small-business management and marketing to my position here at the chamber, along with my personal experiences of entrepreneurship.
I’m very passionate about the wonderful community we have here in Highland, and firmly believe that when local business is thriving and growing, the community will flourish as well.  I’m eager to work with you all to help meet your needs and watch Highland prosper
for many years to come!

Sincerely,
Taylor Sheeley
 

 

Street Art is just around the corner on September 21st and there are 2 things that make it a HUGE success ..............
1) Our Sponsors 
2) Our Artists
Please see below for the artist application and sponsor form and help support this exciting and unique community event!

Sponsor form can be downloaded HERE!
Artist App can be downloaded HERE!

Thank you thank you to our sponsors for supporting this event each year and our artists for sharing their time and talents with us!!
 

 

Our 2024 Christmas Parade Theme is 
"Christmas Around the World"
Get your floats ready and stay tuned for the entry form!

 
PRESS RELEASE
HSHS to remain in-network for Illinois Aetna 
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Hospital Sisters Health System (HSHS) is pleased to announce that we have reached a tentative agreement with Illinois Aetna and will not terminate on July 1, 2024.
HSHS will notify patients that HSHS remains an in-network provider and Aetna members can continue to receive care with us and any appointments that had been paused can be scheduled at all HSHS facilities in Illinois. This agreement includes nine HSHS Illinois hospitals, Prairie Cardiovascular and HSHS Medical Group clinics.
If patients have further questions regarding upcoming appointments, they can contact their provider’s office. Any additional insurance questions can be directed to HSHS Patient Financial Services at 1-833-464-1778 or via email at PFS@hshs.org. 
HSHS is committed to providing our patients with the highest quality care that is easy to access and affordable. We work with many insurance and managed care companies and continue to align the payments we receive with the quality of care we provide for our patients. 
These types of negotiations can be complex and often create uncertainty for patients and providers. HSHS is committed to providing high-quality care for the residents of Illinois, and we appreciate our patients, colleagues and provider partners’ support and patience during this process.
We are committed to providing high-quality care for residents in Illinois and are grateful for the opportunity to continue to serve Aetna members. 
For more information about HSHS, visit hshs.org.
 

 

Events for Kids at Latzer Library

Monday and Tuesday, July 22 and 23, 2024 at 10 a.m.
Join us for Preschool Storytime with Miss Josie. 
 Enjoy fun stories and a cool craft.  This is a perfect to begin the week!
(Monday and Tuesday are twin programs.)
 
Monday, July 22, 2024
For Adults:  Mediterranean Diet Class
Dr. Marcus Alvarado will be joining us for our last class in this session.
 
Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.
Lego Club 
Build, create, and discover with others.
 
Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at 10 a.m.
Pop-up Storytime at the Madison County Fair Expo Building
This is a wonderful opportunity to experience the Madison County Fair!
Please call Latzer Library if you have questions about parking or need further assistance, 618-654-5066, extension 3.
 
Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at 1 p.m.
Mad Science:  Oceans of Possibilities
This is one of our "do not miss" programs of the summer!
"Oceans of Possibilities" is a new adventure for our library.
Hope to see you there!
 
Thursday, July 25, 2024, at 1 p.m.
Please call the Latzer Library to make a reservation for our last very special Upscale Recycling program for this season, 618-654-5066, extension 3.  We will be using bottle caps for this event.  Let your creative minds use items you can find in your homes to transform them into fabulous, new things!
 
Thursday, July 25, 2024, at 5 p.m.
P.M. Preschool Storytime with Miss Donna
Our theme will be the County Fair.  Listen to stories and make a craft.
 
Thursday, July 25, 2024, at 6 p.m.
Family Storytime and activity
We continue the County Fair theme with different stories and a new activity.
 
All Reading Logs are due by Saturday, July 27, 2024, by 2:30 p.m.
No late logs will be accepted.

Seizure First Aid Class
Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at 6 p.m.
Latzer Library (1001 9^th St., Highland, Illinois)
With Erick Klein from the Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Southern Illinois
 
Around 50 million people worldwide have epilepsy, a chronic noncommunicable disease of the brain that affects all ages.
This seizure first aid class will help you learn about this disease and what to do (and not do) if anyone around you experiences a seizure.  Discover more about Stay.  Safe.  Side.  Please call the Latzer Library at 618-654-5066, ext. 3, to sign up for this event.  It is free and open to the public.
 
Back to School Night 2024 with Ventriloquist DC Mickan
Tuesday, August 6, 2024, at 6 p.m.
Latzer Library (1001 9^th St., Highland, Illinois)
This program is designed for ages 2-12.  (Free, open to the public, and must be accompanied by an adult.)
 
It's almost Back to School time!  Be prepared to laugh and have a great time listening to a rare form of entertainment with Ventriloquist DC Mickan with a large cast of loveable and unique characters! (There are less than 400 ventriloquists in the world.)  Please plan to attend this fun evening.  
This is a super way to kick off the new school year.

 
Our Back-to-School event will be held on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. 
Ventriloquist DC Mickan will be our performer for this evening.

Highland Parks and Rec is gearing up for an AMAZING lineup of entertainment for the coming
spring/summer season!
Click the images below for more details!

Peanut butter & Jam Festival!

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Thursday Night Live Concert Series!

Click image below to sign up!

 

Wednesday, August 7^th from 1-3pm

Join us to celebrate the
1 Year Anniversary of RGK Boutique!
SAVE THE DATE - JULY 27TH 
Come SALE-abrate with me!! 
RGK is celebrating ONE WHOLE YEAR in business by having a
Shop Til You Drop Sale-Abration!
Friends, I’m SO excited about this event!! We are pouring our heart and soul into making this great for all of you!!
Why should you come?! There will be:

 IN-PERSON shopping experience!!
 Food
 Drinks
 Hourly Attendance Prizes (don’t have to purchase to win)
 Designer Bag Giveaway
 Yard Games
 Games for the kiddos
 + SO MUCH MORE

This is a full on customer appreciation event to show my immense appreciation for each and every one of you! I am so blessed to have all of you supporting me! It wouldn’t be possible if it wasn’t for you all! 

The Rotary cash raffle has begun. The 1st early bird drawing is 8/13 and the grand prize drawing will be on 9/21/24 @ Highland Street Art Fest. If you would like to purchase one of the 500 tickets available, please let a Rotarian
know or post here and we will be in touch!
Your Rotary Club Serving Our Community and Beyond!

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SPONSOR LETTER
CASH RAFFLE FLYER
ORDER FORM

View the full publication HERE!!   

We are making a few adjustments to our hours for the summer effective Tuesday 6/25.
Our hours Tuesday-Thursday will now be 11am-5pm.
Friday-Sunday we will be closing at 8pm.
Toddler Time will be weekly on Wednesday and Saturday mornings from 9am-10:30am.
We want to continue to provide the best service possible for our community and these changes are unfortunately necessary to do so. Thank you for your understanding.
If anyone would like to have a private event on a weekday evening of 10 or more people (church group, sports team, family, whatever!) please reach out to us via Facebook messenger or email macsfamilyfun@gmail.com

Mark your calendars!
We are having a 2nd VFW Jeep Poker Run !!
 ♣️ Jeepin’ 4 Vets ♥️
Saturday . July . 20th ♠️
5 hand poker run. 
 Make sure to follow our page for additional information for this event !! Jeep Run Route, raffle drawings ect for this event will be posted soon!!
 $20 per person Doors OPEN @ 10AM Sign ups @ 10AM-12PM 
 “Event is to raise money for our posts Veterans Assistant Fund”
 
Contact the event coordinator Daisy @ vfwbarmanager5694@gmail.com for any questions or sponsorship information! 

sr4 Partners
Leadership Development Memberships BOGO for the month of June!

• Buy five memberships and get one free in the month of June! 
• Want to try before you buy? Join as my exclusive guest by emailing amy@sr4partners.com 

Click on the image below for details!!

Three Brothers Masonic Golf Scramble is just around the corner and the group is looking for both players and sponsors for the event! The event brought in $7,000 last year and was donated to Shriner's
See below for the sponsor and player form!
SPONSOR FORM

PLAYER FORM

   
Heart and Soul Yoga with Sharon
Below are the July & August schedules as well as the information for the upcoming Sunday, June 30th Mini Gratitude Retreat.  There is also a mini retreat scheduled for Sunday, August 11th from 7:00-8:30 pm. These are all available to book on the booking website (momyoga - linked below).  
  
I have changed the class membership a little to make it more streamlined and simple.  I have eliminated the weekly class series option and only have class passes now - which are good for 2 months (you pick and choose the classes you wish to attend during that 2 months).  Of course, you can continue to sign up for just the one class series (same class each week) for the 2 month time period utilizing these class passes.  
There will be 6,7, 8, 9 and 10 class passes available.  If you need assistance with signing up for classes, please reach out.  
 
Use the momoyoga link below to get to your account (or create one) to book your class(es).
Hope to see you in a yoga class soon!   

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. 

As always...Thank you for supporting my small business and thank yourself for finding the time for YOU! 

JULY SCHEDULE
AUGUST SCHEDULE
BOOK A CLASS HERE!

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 

Click HERE for more photos!
BUILDING AVAILABLE FOR SALE OR *LEASE!
Perfect 2350 sq ft commercial location on the Historic Highland Square!! Adjacent to the new Plaza Park and next to Schlafly brewery and restaurant. Building has two offices, large Showroom and stock/ Backroom. ADA accessible. Building was built in 1995. Energy efficient with new HVAC in 2019. 
*Lease price based on length of contract.
Contact A.G. Becker at 618-792-9644 for more information!

Click the image below to see what 501 Blues Club has going on!

Stewards of Hope International of Highland 
needs your help in finding a new home!
The group is needing to move 
out of their current location and is looking for something in the Highland area that would fit their needs for storing, packaging and shipping items donated to them.
The ideal location would have the following:
 Minimum of 600ft
  Exterior door at least 6ft wide
 Overhead door with an 8ft clearance
 Temperature controlled for food storage
  24/7 Access
Capability to back up a truck to the access door to load and
unload the boxes we send.
Optimally, the space would have access to a platform for loading pallets onto a commercial truck for shipment to FL
(helpful but not a deal breaker)
If you or someone you know may be able to accommodate the Stewards of Hope of Highland, please contact Michele Korte Capelle at mcapelle@stewardsofhope.org or 618-304-9940
For more information on Stewards of Hope,
visit their website HERE!

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

 

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

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