CHAMBER MEETINGS/ EVENTS: Apr. 24 Ambassadors, noon Apr 26 Ribbon Cutting at Atchison Cash Savers, 9 a.m., 2016 W. Hwy. 59 Apr 26 Pop-Up Body Art, downtown Apr 27 Open Air Fair, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Atchison Riverfront Apr 30 Teens Against Bullying Workshop, 12:30 p.m., Memorial Hall May 3 Retail, 8:15 a.m., Marigold May 4 Haunted Tours, 6 & 7 p.m., Depot May 5 Theatre Atchison Spring Tea May 7 Leadership, 12:15 p.m., Depot May 7 After Hours hosted by Marie’s Mystics, 5-7 p.m., Depot May 9 Cottage of the Seasons Black & White Party for VICs May 12 Kiwanis Spring Flea Market
This Week in
Notes from the President
This is the craziest spring
weather we’ve had for a long, long time! The best part of it is that we know it WILL warm up :)
With two more ribbon cut- tings this week, good things are happening in Atchison! We’ve enjoyed celebrating as new businesses open and announce- ments are made. Remember to support our local businesses… they make our community a better place to live and work.
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Gateway to Kansas
200 S. 10th P.O. Box 126 913-367-2427 Atchison, KS 66002 www.atchisonkansas.net
The Chamber welcomed Gateway to Kansas Shops to Atchison with a ceremonial ribbon cutting on Friday. Located at 504 Commercial, Gateway to Kansas Shops includes a number of booths that sell a variety of products. The old soda fountain is also back in operation. For more informa- tion, call 913-367-1533.
Leadership Council to conduct ‘Teens Against Bullying’ workshop
The Chamber’s Leadership Council is conducting a Teens against Bullying Workshop, for 7th and 8th grade students, April 30, 2013, 12:30-2:15 pm at Memorial Hall. The schools participating are Trinity Lutheran, Atchison Catholic Elementary School, and the Atchison Middle School.
The purpose of the workshop is to educate our youth about the seriousness of bullying behavior. Our goal is to empower and inspire them to become advocates of bullying prevention.
The activities will consist of viewing videos and small group discussions. The vid- eos (each approximately 3.5 minutes) were chosen from the Pacer’s National Bullying Prevention Center website.
Welcome Atchison Cash Saver this Friday
The Chamber has an exciting ribbon cutting event scheduled for 9 a.m. this Fri- day, April 26. Atchison Country Mart has reopened as Atchison Cash Saver.
The local grocery store has undergone several changes, including a new pricing structure aimed at saving shoppers money.
Join us as we cut the ribbon on this make- over at 9 a.m., April 26 at 2016 W. Hwy 59.
Marie’s Mystics to host After Hours
Get to know one of our newest Chamber members during an After Hours event on Tuesday, May 7.
Marie’s Mystics, which offers local medium, ghost investigator and tarot reading services, will host the After Hours from 5-7 p.m. at the Santa Fe Depot.
Join us in welcoming Marie’s Mystics,
catching up with fellow members and enjoy- ing snacks and beverages during this After Hours event. Call 913-367-2427 for more information.
Full weekend Celebrating the Arts set for April 26-27
The Atchison Art Association has two events scheduled for April 26-27. Pop-Up Body Art, scheduled for April 26 in down- town Atchison, the event features a 20 art sculptures that will pop up all over town for the day. The Art Association describes the
event as “a traveling exhibit of public art pro- duced and sponsored by our community that promotes social interaction and civic dialogue through a visual message to the community.”
On Saturday, April 27, the Atchison Art Association will present the first Open Air Fair from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the Atchison Riverfront. The event presents a fresh ap- proach to the exchange of ideas, innovations and creation in a European-style market on the riverfront. The Open Air Fair will feature booths by artists/artisans, farmer/growers and vintage and repurposed items, along with performance art, music, classes and demon- strations from artists.
A reminder that May 1 is the on sale date for LakeFest tickets. This year’s concert will feature Gary Allan, Lee Brice and Lauren Alaina. The concert is Saturday July 19th…you won’t want to miss it! Look for more details on the 17th Annual Amelia Earhart Festival to be announced soon.
Have a great week…let’s hope the forecast is correct and we enjoy 70s this weekend !
CHAMBER NEWS
Bunco to benefit Relay for Life
All you bunco players, don’t miss out on this exciting event that will benefit Relay for Life. St. Mark’s Lutheran Church will host a bunco event at 6 p.m. this Saturday, April 27, at the church’s community center at 400 S. 6th St. Food, soft drinks and prizes will be provided.
Get an advance ticket for a $10 donation or donate $12 at the door to join the fun.
Pick up an event registration form at the Atchison Area Chamber of Commerce, 200 S. 10th St., or send an email to cinnadog@hotmail.com.
Personalize your margarita glass at The Artist Box
Join us for an exciting new class at The Artist Box from 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday, April 30. Paint and personalize your own margarita glass while you enjoy refreshments and drinks as you work. The cost of the activity is just $20.
You will also receive a discount coupon to use at Lopez de Mexico during a special margarita tasting night on May 5.
For more information, visit The Artist Box at 731 Commercial or call 367-1037. For more infor- mation about the margarita tasting, call Lopez de Mexico at 367-2422 or stop by 112 S. 6th St.
Upcoming events at Atchison Public Library
The Atchison Public Library has a number of events and activities each week. For more infor- mation about the following, call 913-367-1902 or go online and visit www.atchisonlibrary.org.
Tuesday, April 23 • World Book Night (6:00-7:30PM). Free
book giveaway! • Twisted Stitchers (6:00-7:45PM). Needle-
point, knitting, crochet Wednesday, April 24
• Early Out Teen Screen Movie (2:00- 4:00PM)
Thursday, April 25 • Storytime (10:30-11:15AM). Featuring the
letters X, Y, and Z • Mystery Book Club (1:00-2:00PM). Fea-
tured book is Fallen Angel by Daniel Silva.
Living Shakespeare rescheduled at Riverwood Winery
Scott Cox has requested that we reschedule the Living Shakespeare live performance. It is now scheduled for Sunday, May 5th from 2-4 pm. We sincerely apologize for any incon- venience this may cause, and we hope you will be able to attend on the new date. Please call 816-579-9797 if you have any questions or if you wish to make reservations. You can learn more about the performance by visiting the “Events” page on our website, www.riverwoodwinery.com.
Spring Book Sale at Atchison Library
Friends of Atchison Library will host at Spring Book Sale May 10-12 at Atchison Library, 401 Kansas Ave.
The sale will be held downstairs in the community room. Browse hundreds of items for low cost: $1 hardbacks, $0.50 paperbacks and $0.50 VHS tapes. Buy five, get one free!
There will also be a silent auction on used computer equipment and furniture. Cash or check only please.
Light refreshments will be served. The sale begins with a special preview for
Friends of Atchison Library from 12-7 p.m. on Friday, May 10. The sale continues from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. on Saturday, May 11. The event features a bag sale from 12-5 p.m. on Sunday, May 12. Just $1 per bag!
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News from Cedar Ridge Catering
Mother’s Day, May 12th, will be here soon. We will be open for a spe- cial brunch to honor that very special person. Make your reservation soon; seating is beginning to get limited.
Have you visited our new place in Atchison? It is called Kennedy’s. It is located at 504 Commercial. We feature the old soda fountain favorites, Green Rivers, Malts, and Shakes. We also serve Hamburgers, Tenderloins, Reu- ben’s and many other items. The phone number is 913-370-5639. Come see us soon. Hours are Monday thru Saturday 10:00am-2:00pm.
Also don’t forget to visit Mr. G’s for our homemade soups and many other items. It is located at 1710 Main.
Do you have a special graduate this year? We can help you plan and prepare for that special celebration. Give us a call.
We are going to have a special buf- fet luncheon for any College graduate Saturday, May 11th. Hours are noon to 4:00pm. Make your reservation today.
April specials at Necessities & Accessories Bou-
tique
We are having 50% off on all Sports theme Fleece Blankets, 25% off on Bead- ed Scarfs, 10% off on Pillows, Bath Soap, Bath Bombs, and Body Mist. Students show they’re School I.D. and they will get 10% off their purchase.
Prom tuxedos available at Rox’s Images
Rox’s Images has the perfect tuxedo for you as you get ready for prom. Tuxes $40 off! Choose from more than 60 jacket styles and 175 vests!
Special prom hours at the studio are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Mondays and Fridays,
and from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Satur- days. If those times don’t fit your sched- ule, just call 913-367-ROXS(7697) to
schedule an appointment. Rox’s Images is located at 8475 Highway
59 in Atchison.
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The Community Blood Center, the provider of blood to the Atchison Community Hospital is in need of summer blood drive sponsors.
The flu and snow has had a significant impact on our overall collections. Unfortunately, we continue to experience a significant decline in our collections. We need the help from all blood donors to ensure we maintain a safe, dependable blood supply for hospital patients.
The Community Blood Center in St. Joseph Missouri is currently seeking church, clubs, or- ganizations, businesses, and schools to help meet the demand for summer blood. We are in need of summer blood drive sponsors. If you or your group could sponsor a summer blood drive please contact Betty Tinker, Community Blood Center Donor Recruitment Representative at bat@cbckc. org or 816-351-9308 for more information.
Summer blood drive sponsors needed