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Redbank Valley Chamber

of Commerce Meeting Schedule

The Redbank Valley Chamber of Commerce monthly business meeting is held on the second Thursday of each month at noon in the New Bethlehem Area Free Public Library, 720 Broad Street, New Bethlehem.

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Redbank Valley Chamber of Commerce

Annual Spring Dinner Meeting

The Annual Spring Dinner Meeting is Saturday, March 29th, 2008. The event will be held at The Snug Harbour Restaurant, with our social time starting at 6:00 pm and dinner at 6:30 pm. We will be recognizing our new officers, directors and also giving out awards.

The Board of Directors would like to thank all those who were in attendance at our annual Spring Dinner Meeting. A great time was had by all. A special congratulation to our award winners.

Business of the Year: Shirey Overhead Doors

Citizen of the Year: Amanda Coon

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Casino Night

A fun filled evening hosted by the Redbank Valley Chamber of Commerce with proceeds benefiting the July 4th Fireworks Display.

The event will be held on April 5th at the Redbank Valley Park Skating Rink from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and will be followed by a prize raffle. Tickets will be sold in advance of the event. There will be no ticket sales at the door on the night of the event.

For further information or to donate a prize please contact Josh Walzak at

(814) 275-3131 Ext. 225 or e-mail to leadervindicator@alltel.net

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Bi-Chamber Golf Outing

The event is hosted by the Redbank Valley Chamber of Commerce and the Clarion Area Chamber of Business and Industry.

The event will be held on May 2nd at the Clarion Oaks Golf Course beginning at 12:00 noon. The admission fee is $300.00 per team which includes 18 holes of golf, lunch, dinner and refreshments. The deadline for registration is April 16th.

For further information or to register a team please contact Mark Wyant or Bill Hart at nbchamber@alltel.net or larry@clarionpa.com.

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Redbank Valley Hot Rod Run

The event will be held Sunday May 4th from 10:00am - 5:00pm at

Redbank Cevrolet. The event includes Street Rods from Eastern Ohio,

Western Pennsylvania, and Southern New York. Depending on the weather we

anticipate at least 50 vehicle will take part. For further information

please call 1-800-274-6723.

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Customer Appreciation Day

Customer Appreciation Day will be held on June 20th and 21st throughout New Bethlehem Borough and the surrounding area.

To participate or for further information please contact Laura Neiswonger at (814) 275-3232 or the Chamber office at

(814) 275-3929 e-mail nbchamber@alltel.net

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The Community Yard Sale will be held on June 20th and 21st throughout New Bethlehem Borough and the surrounding area. The event is set to start at approximately 8:00 a.m. and will run until participants decide to close their individual yard sale.

Residents who wish to participate pay a small listing fee, which entitles them to two free yard sale posters, advertising, and listing on a community map.

For further information please contact Sandy Mateer at (814) 275-1718 e-mail scmateer1@adelphia.net or the Chamber office at (814) 275-3929 e-mail nbchamber@alltel.net

The fireworks display hosted by the Redbank Valley Chamber of Commerce will be held on July 5th at Gumtown Park along the banks of the beautiful Redbank Creek. Fireworks start at dusk with possible entertainment beginning earlier in the evening. (Entertainment if funding permits.) Free Admission.

For further information or to donate toward the display please contact Tim Murray at (814) 275-3669 e-mail subway6@alltel.net or the Chamber office at (814) 275-3929 e-mail nbchamber@alltel.net

Fun for the entire family including carnival rides and games. Other events include Mountain Bike Race, 5K Race, Health Walk, Peanut Butter Cook Off, Parade, Car Cruise, and other various entertainment and activities.

The event will be held September 12 - 14 at Gumtown Park along the Redbank Creek. Admission to the carnival is free with the exception of the cost of rides, games, and entry fees in miscellaneous events. The Chamber will be posting a full schedule of events closer to the festival.

For further information contact please Amanda Coon at (814) 275-1750 e-mail amanda.coon@stbank.net or the Chamber office at (814) 275-3929

Put on your costumes and bring the family down to participate in the New Bethlehem Chamber and New Bethlehem Lion's Club annual Halloween Parade. Categories include Prettiest, Ugliest or Scariest, Small Fry, Funniest, Couple, and Group or Family.

The event is tentatively set for October 30th at 6:30 p.m. in the Redbank Valley High School Auditorium. Admission to the parade is free.

The annual New Bethlehem Christmas Parade kicks off the holiday season and Light Up Night. Snack with Santa will begin immediately after the parade at the New Bethlehem Fire Hall.

The event is tentatively set for November 22nd at 1:00 p.m. The parade will be held on Broad Street. Admission to the parade is free.

For further information or to schedule an entry please contact the Chamber office at (814) 275-3929 e-mail nbchamber@alltel.net