This Week at the Auburn Chamber

Happy Monday! I am happy because it seems as the worst of the storms are over, the sun has peeked its beautiful face out a few times so far today and today starts a very busy couple of weeks! I am really excited to be starting the beginning planning for Fourth of July this week, wrapping up some final details with my Leprechaun Committee for St. Patrick's Day this week and a full day of Head Shots on Wednesday with Dodge Media! Next week is even more excitement with Chamber 101, our Monthly Mixer and St. Patrick's Day!

St. Patrick's Day is getting a good reception, we only have 2 tables left for our VIP/Sponsorship Tables and maybe half of our General Admission tickets left. We are super excited that this will be such a great event. I want to thank our Early Sponsors Mountain Mandarin Festival, Roper's Jewelers, Old Town Pizza, Grocery Outlet and Springhill Suites... without you we couldn't pull this off!

Lastly, a big congratulations to the 49er Lions Club for putting together a fantastic Celebrity Chefs event last week. We were lucky enough to be one of the Chefs and we had a GREAT time. It was so fantastic to see all the wonderful businesses out there and the fantastic community out supporting. I have always LOVED this event since I was a young child and I am so glad that they continue it year after year.

Upcoming Chamber Events

Meddlers Chamber Forum - Tuesday, 7:00am

Speaker: Kristen Day - Chapel of the Hills

Meddlers also known as the Chamber Forum is a great way to learn about what's happening in the greater Auburn Area. Also known as an Auburn Town Hall, it is a great place to meet new leaders and learn from those leading.

Meddlers is a hybrid between in person and zoom.

Date: Tuesday, February 27, 2023

Time: 7:00am

Location: ZOOM, or City Hall in room 10, on the 2nd floor.

ZOOM

Head Shot Fundraiser - Wednesday, March 8th
This has been such a successful event the past couple times we did it, we decided to bring it back! Join us and a professional photographer Ethan Dodge from Dodge Media and get a professional headshot done for a fraction of what photographers usually charge all while supporting YOUR Auburn Chamber of Commerce. Time slots available throughout the day to fit your needs. We will be behind Auburn City Hall near their Community Garden.
Date: March 08, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Location: Community Garden Behind City Hall,
1225 Lincoln Way, Auburn, CA 95603, USA

Chamber 101 - Wednesday, March 15
Whether you are a brand new member, a current member who wants to be updated, or a new employee to a current member you are invited to attend the FREE Auburn Chamber 101 Lunch and Learn.

Learn about all aspects of the Chamber from networking events, member benefits and ways to promote your business!
Lunch included and sponsored by Merry Maids.
Time: March 15, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Location: Auburn Chamber of Commerce, 1103 High St

More Info / RSVP

Monthly Evening Mixer - Thursday, March 16th
Join the Auburn Chamber of Commerce and Custom FN Customs for a FREE evening of networking with other business professionals.
Bring a raffle prize and have an opportunity to talk about your business in front of the group.
Date: March 16, 20235:30PM – 7:00 PM
Location: Custom FN Customs
12824 Earhart Ave, Auburn, CA 95602

Register/ More Info

St Patrick's Day Parade and Celebration - March 17th

The Auburn Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors has officially voted to make the St. Patrick’s Day parade official this year.

The parade will officially end at High Street and Auburn/Folsom; however, the parade will continue into Old Town at their own risk, as we cannot close Auburn/Folsom on a Friday night.

Once through Old Town, we invite the community to the new Corned Beef and Cabbage or Vegetarian Pasta Dinner at the ARD gym following the parade. Carol’s Market of Newcastle will cater the dinner. A no-host Green Beer & Green Wine starts at 6 p.m. with dinner served at 7. Cost of dinner will be $25 per person. VIP tables of eight are available for $350.

Live music, dancing, a community sing-a-long and lots of Irish fun.

Information and tickets can be found on the Chamber Website www.auburnchamber.net/st-patricks-day or Chair Gary Gilligan at [email protected].

Join the fun/ More Info

Upcoming Community Events

Sip Into Spring

Celebrate bud break in Placer County for two glorious days along the Placer Wine Trail. This event is the perfect way to leave winter behind and SIP INTO SPRING. See the budding vineyards, taste current vintages, multiple varietals grown in the Sierra Foothills, and even try a few verticals! A great opportunity to meet winemakers, taste limited production wines, new releases or library wines.

Celebrate bud break in Placer County for two glorious days along the Placer Wine Trail – Auburn, Granite Bay, Lincoln, Loomis, Newcastle, Rocklin & Roseville.

The perfect way to leave winter behind and “Sip into Spring”…see the budding vineyards, taste current vintages, multiple varietals grown in the Sierra Foothills, and even try a few verticals! A great opportunity to meet winemakers, taste limited production wines, new releases or library wines. Live Music, Food Trucks & Treats at some locations.

Many participating wineries will highlight a Vintage, Varietal or Vertical tasting for the weekend.

- Wine Tasting at 20 Participating Wineries

- Live Music & Food Trucks

- Vineyard & Cave Tours

- Special Vintages, Varietals, Releases or other Fun & Educational Opportunities

- Meet Owners & Winemakers

Location:  Placer Wine Trail Member Wineries

Date: March 18-19, 12-5pm (Rain or Shine)

Sunday Exchange Market
The Exchange Markets are every 4th Sunday from March through August, we have curated a beautiful selection of local makers and artists for our community to get to know and shop!

These markets will occur on Commercial Street (right in front of our shops) from 10am-2pm on every 4th Sunday! The first market will be on Sunday 3/26!

Every week the vendors change, and guests can find handcrafted items like: artwork, apothecary, ceramics, clothing, jewelry, florals, sweets, and more!

There is no admission fee for guests. Prospecting vendors are encouraged to complete an application for our markets through this link: https://www.typewriterandmoss.com/theexchange

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