Welcome James and Lisa Silva with Farmer's Insurance Group
Please join us in welcoming James and Lisa Silva to the Chamber. Their Farmers Insurance Group is located at 252 W. Main St. Ste. C and they provide life, auto, home and annuities. You can reach them by calling 817.444.4747 or email at jsilva@farmersagent.com for all your insurance needs or questions. Visit the website at www.Azleinsurance.com .

Ribbon Cutting for Servpro of NW Tarrant Co.
The Amabassadors held a ribbon cutting for Elizabeth and Andrew Davis, owners of SERVPRO of NW Tarrant County at the July 6th Luncheon. Their business provides fire and water clean-up, restoration and general carpet cleaning. They currently hold a license for bio-hazard cleanup and can be called for emergency services 24/7 at 817.439.8033. This includes homes, vehicles and whatever your needs should be. Take a look at their website at www.servpro.com or send them an email at sp9823@att.net.

50th Annual Meeting and Awards Banquet
It’s that time again…time for the Azle Area Chamber of Commerce to hold its 50th Annual Meeting and Awards Banquet when we honor our Chamber stars. The banquet will be held on Thursday, August 5th at 6:30 pm at A&M Gardens. $1000.00 Cash Give-A-Way to Celebrate our 50th Year!
4 - $250.00 Cash Prizes
Courtesy
of
Coldwell Banker Encore Dunn & Elam
 Haley Carter Insurance,
 Pinnacle Bank & Azle Manor, INC. 
All ticket holders will be entered in a $250.00 cash prize give-away, thanks to our sponsors Coldwell Banker Encore Dunn & Elam,
Haley Carter Insurance, Pinnacle Bank and Azle Manor, INC.!
Thank you for your nominations. These awards are just a small way we can acknowledge those who contribute so much to our community and to show how much we appreciate them. Banquet tickets must be ordered prior to 4:00 pm by July 30th, 2010. We’re looking forward to seeing you at the Banquet

Azle Lion's Club Backpack Program
Save time and money by purchasing student backpacks full of Azle school approved supplies on Saturday, August 7th from 7am until 7pm at 412 Commerce Street. The Azle Lion's Club provides one stop shopping and helps  makes going back to school convenient for parents and students. To get more information see the attached flyer.  

Azle Arts Association Popcorn Players
Presents
Pecos Bill & Slue Foot Sue Meet the Dirty Dan Gangby
By Tim Kelly
Directed by Monica Goth
July 9, 10, 11, 16, 17, 18, 2010
Get on the wagon rollin' West with this rip-roarin' tall tale.
It's the saga of Pecos Bill, who was raised by coyotes, and Slue-Foot Sue, who likes to ride down the Rio Grande River on a catfish. They come to the dusty town of Prairie Dog to aid Granny, who is being threatened by Dirty Dan and his gang, bandits who quiver and shake whenever there's mention of soap and water.
They hatch a plan to do Granny out of an unexpected fortune in gold. All manner of wild complications follow, ending up with the gang forced to bathe and attend classes in the local schoolhouse.
The dialogue is loaded with laughs, the stage action uproarious and the townspeople of Prairie Dog are fun to play. But above all else is the legend of Pecos Bill and Slue-Foot Sue, two young people whom most folks just naturally think are a "mite peculiar."
Go to www.azlearts.org for more information and reservations
Want to guarantee yourself a seat?? Thanks to our partners at GuideToTheCity.com, you can purchase them directly from our site (www.azlearts.org) and then just follow the "Get Tickets" link for the date(s) you want to see the show!!!

Join the Fun at Sting Fling 2010
NEW THIS YEAR – At this one day event on Sept. 25th we will extend the Sting Fling Festival hours from 9:00am until 9pm and conclude the evening with Southern Bothers Band and Poo Live Crew on separate stages beginning at 6:00pm and ending at 9:00pm. 
We are excited about all the plans that are coming together!
We are ready to receive booth applications and sponsorship funds for the Sting Fling Festival. If you haven’t sent your form in, please do so.  REMINDER: If you had a booth at last year’s Sting Fling Festival and want the same booth location it will be on a first-come first-served basis. Get a booth application here or sponsorship form here! You can also go to www.azlechamber.com and fax it to 817-444-1143. 

Greetings from Doss Heritage and Cultural Center
Take a look at the July newsletter to see what is going on at Doss Heritage and Cultural Center located at 1400 Texas Drive in Weatherford!

CASA of Parker County Wants You to Get Involved!
Every 7 minutes a child is abused or neglected in Texas. Help protect our children! See CASA's Flyer or call at 817.599.6224. You can also email CASA at casa@casaofparkercounty.com to become active in protecting the children.

Music In The Park
The City of Azle invites you to load up your chairs, blankets, soft drinks and snacks to attend a variety of concerts that will be sure to please every age group. The Amphitheater at Central Park on Main Street in Azle is the place to be for great entertainment and fun-filled evenings. To view dates, times and information on the bands performing check attached flyer.   

Angel Attic
Beginning this Thursday Angel Attic at 146 W. Main St. is having a huge sale. Many items up to 50% off.  Vicki has something for everyone.  Come by Angel Attic and pick up on some great bargains. Open from 10am to 5pm (closed Sunday and Monday).  

Scholarships Available for Azle Camptivity
Do you know what your employees are doing for summer child care? Here is a tip to share with them. Camp Fire, a new chamber member, has opened Camptivity Day Camp off Peden Road. This summer day camp for children entering kindergarten through fifth grade, is perfect for a working parent’s schedule. Operating hours are from 6:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. Archery, daily swimming, fishing and games are on the daily schedule for campers. Check out the newly discounted weekly rates at CampFireFW.org! Feel free to print and post the brochure in the employee break room. For scholarship information see attached flyer.