December 21

Giving Back to the Community


Volunteers are desperately needed for bell ringing in Marion - or if they would like to make a donation they can do that at the office or in a kettle.

For More Information, please contact: Cami Horn - Social Servcies Coordinator
The Salvation Army of Southern Illinois
618.993.5854

End of Year Giving


Charitable Giving by Corporations Is Also About Getting, a New Study Finds

Is giving back to local non-profits and foundations part of your family tradition? 


Creating a Charitable Giving Strategy with Lighthouse Shelter.

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Caritas Family Solutions will be participating in #GivingTuesday which has inspired giving around the world since 2012, resulting in greater donations, volunteer hours, and activities that bring about real change in communities.
 
We invite you to join the movement and support your local community by helping us reach our goal of $2,000! Every dollar donated will be doubled with a matching gift, so we hope to reach $4,000 in gifts next Tuesday!
 
100% of gifts received on November 27, 2018 will go to our Secret Santa Year Round campaign to provide what is needed most for our newest program, Fontebella Maternity Home.

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Welcome Shoppers



During the holiday season, we will be spotlighting local businesses and organizations hosting holiday events.  To be part of this program, email your flyer to the chamber office.

Shop Southern Illinois Giveaway


Take part in this year's Shop Southern Illinois giveaway program.  Simply go to https://www.facebook.com/shopsouthernillinois/ and like,comment, and share the giveaway post to enter.  All entries will be put into a drawing for Grand Prizes at the end of the year!

Help win $500 for Marion at the Mayor's Cup Game!


Show support to SIU Basketball and your local chamber of commerce!  We are competing with other regional chambers on a special promotion surrounding the Mayor's Cup game on January 2nd.  Use the code "Marion" at check out, and it will put us in the running.  The chamber with the most tickets sold will get recognition at the game and $500 for our local community!!  Tickets are available at www.siusalukis.com/tickets.  

Illinois Chamber Book Sale
The more you buy, the more you save.
 
Are you prepared for the new year?
Do you have all the resources for your team?
All of the Illinois Chamber's are available for a discount.
Buy 1 book, Save 10% - Buy 2 books, Save 15% - Buy 3+ books, Save 20%*

View Available Books
To obtain these great deals, please contact Rachael by email or by phone.
 P: 217-522-5512 ext 227       E: rkrekel@ilchamber.org
 

Member Events

Sandi Patty - A Family Christmas
12/21/2018
An evening with A Family Christmas will feature Sandi’s family – husband Don and their children – taking the audience on a musical journey through Christmas, sharing classics such as “O Holy Night” along with other songs and carols arranged just for the family.

Friday, December 21, 2018 at 7:40 PM – 9 PM

Beers with Santa & Krampus
12/22/2018
It's our favorite time of year! Our two old friends St. Nick & Krampus join us on this day filled with $3 beers, $5 apps, pictures, and a lot of laughs. This year we are throwing in live music to keep the kiddos and parentals entertained. Bring your family to mingle with Old St. Nick & Krampus from 2-4!

Breakfast with Santa
12/22/2018
Join us for breakfast with Santa at the Marion ELKS.  Get a pictures with the big guy himself before he goes on his marathon gift delivery spree!  Wear your pajamas and enjoy donuts, milk, coffee, and juice.  $5 per child.  Bring a canned food item and enjoy $1 discount per canned food item.  Help others in our community!






 

New Year's Eve Celebration
12/31/2018- 01/01/2019
We're rolling out the red carpet to ring in 2019! The glitz and glamour of Hollywood are coming to Walker's Bluff this New Year's Eve. This year we are doing it up big at the Tasting Room with dueling pianos for the live music and entertainment! All tickets will also include access to our heavy appetizer buffet from 6pm-9pm and a late night snack station at 11pm. Tickets including a bar package will also be available! The party will be going from 4pm-1am! Limited tickets are available for this event. Get your tickets now at https://nyeatwalkersbluff.eventbrite.com

New Year's Party at St. Nick's
12/31/2018
Come Party with us, ring in the New Year, and enjoy some tunes!!!!!

Event time: 8pm-12am

The Event
12/31/2018
The Event is a New Year's Eve fundraiser for River to River. River to River is a not for profit, charitable organization. We forgive more than $30,000 in rent and services each month for residents who can’t afford to pay their way. We have so many seniors in Southern Illinois who struggle financially and physically. Please join the fun at our New Year’s Eve party and help us make it a spectacular success again this year!

Event time: 6:30 PM – 1 AM


 

Share Your News With Us!

Submit your event through the link above and it will be reviewed by our staff and posted online!

Send your event flyer and event description to assistant@marionillinois.com.  We can put it on the event calendar to share with membership in our weekly e-news.

Also, invite our new Executive Director, Karen Mullins, to your events on Facebook.  Reach out to her through her Facebook Profile.
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