OCTOBER 2014 EVENT GUIDE
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Week 1 October 2 - 5
Theatre Northeast Show TBA Information: Carolyn Franks, 903.434.8182.
October 3, 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Friday Burger Party Come network and promote your business at the Chamber while enjoying the outdoors, grilling and juicy hamburgers. Admission: FREE for Chamber of Commerce Members Location: Mount Pleasant/Titus County Chamber of Commerce, 1604 North Jefferson Sponsor: Chambers Home Health
October 4, 8 am
14th Annual Women in the Outdoors Come on gals and Live, Laugh and Lighten UP! Try something new and exciting in a setting that encourages comfort and fun outdoors. Location: NTCC - Elizabeth Hoggatt Whatley Agricultural Complex Information: Dorothy McCarver, 903.577.2674.
October 4, 4 pm - 7 pm
Hamilton’s $5000 Diamond Dash Explore the nooks and crannies of Mount Pleasant while participating in an amazing opportunity to win the BIG $5000 prize from Hamilton Jewelers. Hamilton’s Diamond Dash is a city wide scavenger hunt. In this high tech hunt, all the clues and riddles are sent via text message to your cellphone. Admission: Free Entry Form on back of this brochure Location: Mount Pleasant/Titus County Chamber of Commerce, 1604 North Jefferson Sponsor: Hamilton Jewelers
October 4, 5 pm - 8 pm
E.C. Brice Fall Festival Location: 311 Cedar Street
October 4, 10 am - 1 pm
Author Bobbie Schaefer book signing Location: Mount Pleasant Public Library Information: Mount Pleasant Public Library, 903.575.4180
October 5
Pink Ribbon Sunday All churches invited to share a lifesaving message of breast cancer early detection and to wear a pink ribbon lapel pin.
OCTOBER 11, 2014
Week 2 October 6 - 10
Think Pink Week Think Pink! Week Community Awareness and Education of Breast Cancer- Early Detection & Prevention Activities Information: TRMC Community Outreach 903-577-6299
October 6 - 31
Watercolor Artist Ron Bigony Location: The Whatley Center for Performing Arts at NTCC - Main lobby. Information: Carolyn Franks, 903.434.8182
October 7, 6 pm
Paint the Town Pink Kick Off Tickets available at TRMC Gift Shop and Breast & Diagnostic Health Center. Admission: $10 advance, $15 at the door - Limited Seating Location: First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall Sponsor: Breast & Diagnostic Health Center at Titus Regional Medical Center and the City of Mount Pleasant. Information: TRMC Community Outreach 903.577.6299
October 7, 5 pm - 6:30 pm
Business After Hours Great networking, drinks, snacks, games & more! Admission: $5 per member, $10 per non-member Sponsor: Welch Gas Location: TBA
October 7, 6 pm - 9 pm
National Night Out Texas residents gather with their neighbors to show unity against criminal activity. Register your neighborhood for this years event at www.mpcity.net/nno October 10, 11 am - 2 pm
Lunch for Lights Help Downtown Mount Pleasant glow during the Christmas season by attending lunch for lights. Homemade chili, chips and drinks will be provided. Proceeds go towards purchasing Christmas lights for downtown Mount Pleasant. Admission:$6 advance, $8 day of Location: Caldwell Park Sponsor: Downtown Merchant’s Association, Mount Pleasant Main Street Information: Jacob Hatfield, 903.575.4000
October 11, All Day
Northeast Texas Marching Festival Location: Sam Parker Field, 2110 North Edwards
October 11, 8 am - 12 pm
Mount Pleasant Community Health Fair Bring the entire family for a morning full of freebies and fun while taking care of your health! Many low-cost screenings and free offerings, such as flu vaccines, will be available to the public. Location: Tennison Memorial United Methodist Church Activity Center Sponsor: Titus Regional Medical Center
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October 10-11 | 7 AM Cost $5 to be on map Register by October 8
Map of all garage sale locations
SIGN UP TODAY! TO PARTICIPATE YOU CAN PICK UP A REGISTRATION FORM AT THE CHAMBER LOCATED AT 1604 NORTH JEFFERSON. ANY QUESTIONS CALL 903.572.8567
Week 2
cont.
October 10 -11, 7am
Treasure Trails City Wide Garage Sale $5 to participate. Applications and maps available at the Mount Pleasant/Titus County Chamber of Commerce. ALL applications due by Oct. 8. Information: Mount Pleasant/Titus County Chamber of Commerce, 903.573.8567
October 11, 7:30 pm
Let’s Hang On Admission: $30 Location: The Whatley Center for Performing Arts at NTCC
October 11, 7 am
Everything Texas Uncorked Ranch Run and Wine Festival Live music, Texas wine, Artisan food, Unique Art and Handmade Crafts Location: Priefert Ranch
Week 3 October 17, 9 pm - 12 pm
Hot Night Cool Music Listen to the great music of the David Whiteman Band. This is our last Hot Night Cool Music for the year, so don’t miss it! Admission: Free Location: Downtown Mount Pleasant Sponsor: Mount Pleasant Main Street Information: Jacob Hatfield, 903.575.4000
October 17, 7:30 pm
MPHS Homecoming vs. Pine Tree Location: Sam Parker Field, 2110 North Edwards
October 17 & 18
Focused: Agriculture The Chamber and Northeast Texas Community College will be focused on agriculture in October. The two are partnering for the first time on a newly-titled conference called Focused: Agriculture, which has evolved from the college’s Living from the Ground Up series. Location: Elizabeth Hoggett Whatley Agriculture Complex at NTCC Information: NTCC, 903.434.8267 or Mount Pleasant Chamber, 903.572.8567
October 18
Public Safety Cook-Off Come out and join our Mount Pleasant Fire Department to learn about public safety while enjoying great food. Admission: Donation to eat. All donations go toward scholarships to put locals through training. Information: Mount Pleasant Fire Department, 903.575.4144
Week 4 October 19, 6:30 pm
Building 429 concert Admission: Row C-0 $20, VIP $40 Location: Whatley Center for the Performing Arts at NTCC
October 23 - 25, 7 pm each night
MPHS Fall Theater Performance Admission: TBA Location: MPHS Auditorium, 2110 North Edwards
October 24, 9 am - 4 pm
Explore Everything Texas Tour This training program arms attendees with essential working knowledge on customer service excellence and how to make a positive, lasting first impression. Geared towards hospitality industry professionals. Graduates receive course materials, tours of local and area attractions, lunch and a certificate of completion. Location: Luminant Community Room Sponsor : Luninant Information: Mount Pleasant/Titus County Chamber, 903.572.8567
October 24, 6:30 pm
Winfield ISD Fall Festival Younger students perform briefly in the gym and then trick or treat through the hallways. Location: Winfield ISD Campus, 113 School Street, Winfield TX
October 24, tours at 6:30 pm, 7:00 pm & 7:30 pm
Twilight History Tours This tour will feature storytellers stationed throughout the oldest part of the cemetery, telling tales about some of the city’s most memorable characters. Admission: $5 per car Location: Masonic Cemetery Sponsor: Titus County Historical Preservation Society and Titus County Historical Commission Information: Mount Pleasant Titus County Chamber, 903.572.8567
October 24, 5:30 pm - 7 pm
Corprew Elementary Fall Festival Location: Corprew Elementary, 909 School Street
October 25, 4 pm
Annie Sims Fall Festival Location: Annie Sims Elementary, 1801 E. 1st Street
October 25
Halloween Hay Ride & Cook-Out Location: Alamo Mission Museum of Franklin County Information: www.thealamomission.com or Jaqueline Bateman, 903.380.2739
Week 4
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October 25, 8 am
Titus County Cares Trick-or-Trot 5K Prizes will be given out for Top Finishers and Best Costume! Registration applications available online at www.tituscountycares.org. Wear your best Halloween costume! All proceeds benefit the TCC Food Pantry Location: Heritage Park Information: www.tituscountycares.org or 903.575.9157.
Week 5 October 30, 6:30 pm
E.C. Brice 4th Grade Musical Location: E.C. Brice Elementary, 311 Cedar Street
October 31, 6 pm - 8 pm
Halloween Carnival Providing a family-friendly, safe place to be for Halloween night! There will be candy, games and activities for kids. Admission: Free Location: Civic Center Livestock Pavilion Sponsors: Mount Pleasant Chamber of Commerce and City of Mount Pleasant Information: Jacob Hatfield, 903.575.4000
October 31, 6 pm - 8 pm
Festibration A safe Christian environment where family and friends can enjoy candy, games and fun during the fall season. Admission: Free Location: Trinity Baptist Church, 2830 West Ferguson Information: 903.572.1959
October 31, 5 pm - 7 pm
MPHS StuCo Trunk or Treat Location: Sam Parker Field, 2110 North Edwards Ave October 31,
MPHS Senior Night Location: 2110 North Edwards Ave
Hamilton Jeweler’s
OCTOBER 4, 2014
Mount Pleasant/titus county Chamber of commerce
4 PM - 7Pm
Register Now! Online registration available
Playing is totally FREE, but you must register to participate. Don’t forget to invite your friends! Return your Registration form to the Mount Pleasant/Titus County Chamber of Commerce 1604 North Jefferson 903.572.8567 mtpleasanttx.com
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Official Rules: The Hamilton Jewelers Diamond Dash event will be held on October 4th, 4:00 pm at the Chamber of Commerce in Mount Pleasant, Texas. The Diamond Dash is an amazing opportunity for someone to win a diamond worth $5000. The Diamond Dash winner will be presented with this diamond during the after-dash event at Hamilton Jewelers in downtown Mount Pleasant between 6:00 and 7:30 pm the day of the event. The Diamond Dash is a city-wide scavenger hunt sponsored by Hamilton Jewelers and the Mount Pleasant/Titus County Chamber of Commerce. In this high-tech hunt, all of the clues and riddles will be sent via text message to your cell phone. Any cell phone, any model, on any carrier with picture taking capabilities can play (cell must be currently activated and have working phone number). Each correct answer is given a certain number of points. After two hours the team with the most points wins the prize. EVENT GUIDELINES
EACH TEAM CONSISTS OF TWO PEOPLE, A “TEAM CAPTAIN” AND A “TEAM NAVIGATOR.” BOTH TEAM MEMBERS MUST BE AT LEAST 18 YEARS TO PARTICIPATE. PARTICIPANTS CANNOT USE OR RECEIVE HELP WITH TRANSPORTATION FROM ANYONE OUTSIDE THEIR TEAM DURING THE RACE, EITHER ON FOOT OR IN ANY TYPE OF VEHICLE. PARTICIPANTS MUST SIGN A HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT PRIOR TO THE EVENT. ANY VIOLATION OF THESE RULES MAY RESULT IN DISQUALIFICATION, AND ARE AT THE SOLE DESCRESSION OF THE MOUNT PLEASANT/TITUS COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.
Playing is totally FREE, but you must register to participate. Don’t forget to invite your friends!
2014 sponsors