Some fantastic prizes donated for 'Don't Leave Town' promotion to encourage residents to enjoy it all Saturday
(Talk of the Town photo by Jennifer Zartman Romano) A Rikkar mini vacuum, below, donated by Aladdin Carpet, is among the many items donated by local businesses as part of the "Don't Leave Town" promotion to urge local residents to participate in the many, many activities happening in and around Columbia City this Saturday, June 25, 2011.
By Jennifer Zartman Romano
Did you purchase a "Don't Leave Town" t-shirt in recent weeks?
All part of an initiative by the Whitley County Business & Networking group and the Whitley County Chamber of Commerce, the shirts were just part of an effort to promote the many, many events happening this Saturday, June 25, 2011, in Columbia City. Now, those with shirts are asked to attend at least four of the following events:
- Indiana Highland Games & Scottish Festival - 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at the Whitley County 4H Fairgrounds
- Habitat for Humanity's Hammer Run in Morsches Park at 8 a.m.
- Master Gardener's Garden Walk around Whitley County from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Habitat for Humanity's Hammer it Home Car Show - 12 p.m. - Whitley County Family YMCA
- Old Settlers Day festivities downtown until 10 p.m.
- OSD Run/Walk along the parade route at 5 p.m.
- American Legion OSD Parade at 5 p.m.
- Mizpah Shrine Parade of Lights along the parade route (follows OSD parade)
Once you've attended four events, send an email to the Whitley County Chamber of Commerce at sara@whitleychamber.com or post a message about what you attended on the Chamber's Facebook page. You could also post a picture of yourself attending the events wearing your Don't Leave Town shirt or a photo of your shirt with the activities you attended marked off on the back. You will then be entered in a drawing to win a prize package including the following items:
- a Riccar Gem mini vacuum cleaner donated by Aladdin Carpet Cleaning.
- LOADS of gourmet popcorn from Kernel Colada's Snack Shack.
- a 1.5 hour Thai yoga massage from Laughing Lotus Yoga Studio -- valued at $75.
- $50 worth of Chamber Bucks donated by Ruoff Mortgage Company.
- the 8x10 photo of your choice from the archives of Talk of the Town.
- $25 in Chamber Bucks from the Whitley County Chamber of Commerce.
- and MUCH, much more!