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In addition to supporting area businesses, the Chamber also assists with local events. Chamber manager Zandra Walker (left) presents a donation to Rachel Daniels from Water Valley Parks and Recreation for the 2023 Fall Festival held at Crawford Sports Complex.
Chamber Report
By Jessie Gurner
Ready. Set. Shop!
Holiday Open House is almost here and over twenty businesses are participating this year.
So grab a cup of your caffeine of choice, a Christmas cookie or three and see what the Valley has to offer. This event happens on Saturday, Nov. 11 from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. Shoppers register at participating businesses: All Things Piano, Backtrack Antiques & Gifts, BTC Old Fashioned Grocery, Chopsticks Chinese Restaurant, Courthouse Cafe, El Charrito, GG’s Flowers & Gifts, Hometown Pizza, Larson’s Cash Saver, Midtown Auto Parts, Mulberry Lane Resale Shoppe, Rebel Southern Apparel, Sartain’s True Value, South Main Boutique, The Blue Melon Rendevous, The Magnolia Coffee Co., The Nutrition Spot on Central, Turnage Drug Store, Valley Lumber, Valley Agri-Supply, Village Flower Shoppe, and Violet Valley Bookstore.
A full page ad will be in next week’s Herald with a complete list of businesses and prizes. Santa will be especially jolly to one lucky person whose name will be drawn for a $500 gift certificate from the Chamber. This can be redeemed at any of the Chamber member businesses and does not have to be used at one store.
Early birds can start the day at the Junior Auxiliary of Water Valley2023 Valley Dash – Turkey Thunder Run. This great event is a 5K Run and 3K Walk through the middle of Water Valley. Strollers/wagons are welcome and registration starts at 6:30 am at the Pavilion in Railroad Park. The run/walk starts at 7:30 am. The cost is $30 for participant and includes t-shirt and swag bag. Prizes will be awarded.
Make time between shopping and registering for prizes to stop by the Pocket Park and check out the Chili Cook-Off being sponsored by our friends in the Rotary. For those interesting in showing off their outstanding chili skills the first place prize is $100 and the Chili-Cook Off trophy. You can contact Rotarian Phyllis Goodwin at 662-473-7112 or Tyler Hill at 662-418-8101 for additional information.
Remember to keep your eyes open and do some elf spotting during the day, too. The Chamber Elf will be out and about taking pics with shoppers. Post those on Facebook with the hashtag #ChamberElf.
Here are a few suggestions to help with holiday shopping.
Plan Ahead: Make a list of people you need to buy gifts for and what you’d like to get them. This will help you stay focused and organized.
Check Local Boutiques: Visit local boutiques, gift shops, and specialty stores that offer a variety of items. They often curate a selection of products from local artisans.
Support Local Restaurants: Consider giving the gift of a meal or a gift card to a local restaurant. This not only supports local businesses but also provides a memorable experience.
Talk to friends, family, and co-workers about their favorite local shops and businesses. They might have great suggestions for unique gifts.
The Christmas parade will be here as fast as reindeer flying over rooftops. If you participated last year and have not already received an email with an application and other details, please contact the Chamber office. Just like Santa’s reindeer, the parade will dash, dance and prance up Main Street on Friday night, Dec. 1. This year’s theme is Magical Winter Nights and a truly spectacular line-up of bands, vehicles, and floats will start from the Crawford Sports Complex beginning at 6 p.m.
Renasant Bank is sponsoring the prizes for the winning entries for this year’s parade. The Grand Prize for Best Float will receive $150. Top floats in the following categories will win $50 each: Business, School, Church/Religious, Best Decorated Vehicle, Best Vintage Vehicle and Best Performance.
Remember that supporting Water Valley businesses during the holiday season helps our community thrive and making your Christmas shopping experience more enjoyable and meaningful.
