Photo contest ready for the 5th year

Image
Body

I know that you are all wondering about the 2020 Stew Contest, and whether or not it will be canceled. The answer is: we don’t know yet. But the Chamber is doing everything in our power to plan this year’s stew in a way that will keep everyone safe. Cooks’ letters have been mailed out. Once we know how many cooks will be cooking in the contest, we will take our safety and logistics plan to our city and county officials. We will all sit down together to make a decision.

Until then, we have something fun for you! Last year, we sold a very limited number of shirts that we named Stew + 75482. We are bringing these back by popular demand! These are not the shirts that will be sold for the 51st annual contest (BRACE yourself for those!), but these shirts celebrate Stew and the location in which it is held. You may purchase these in short sleeves, long sleeves and hoodies, and you may choose light gray or royal blue. Call the Chamber to place your order! Deadline to order is noon Friday, Aug. 14.

It’s time for the fifth annual Chamber of Commerce Photography Contest! Let me review the basics. Anyone of any age can enter as we have a children’s category. The picture must be newer than Jan. 1, 2018 and must have been taken in Hopkins County. The contest will be open Aug. 1-31. There are seven categories you may enter: Natural World, Travel, People, The Hopkins County Experience, Altered Images, Mobile, and Children’s Category. Only digital images are accepted (no prints). To submit your photograph, email the picture to Lezley@HopkinsChamber.org. Rules and releases will be available on the Chamber of Commerce website. I cannot wait to see your beautiful photos!

KJC BEAUTY SUPPLY HOSTS RIBBON CUTTING

Kjc Beauty Supply, 1217 Broadway St. in Sulphur Springs, is hosting a ribbon cutting celebration on Monday, Aug. 10 at noon. Please make plans to stop by to learn about this new business and welcome them to Hopkins County. Please wear a mask if attending.

GOODWILL HOSTS BOTTLED WATER DRIVE

Goodwill is having a Bottled Water Donation Drive from July 15 to Aug. 15. They are collecting cases of water (six bottles and more) to deliver to the homeless shelters and food banks. They will accept water donations at our local store located at 1320 Shannon Road west in Sulphur Springs.