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ATTENTION: LAST WEEK TO MAKE ANY CORRECTIONS TO YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION BEFORE DIRECTORY GOES TO PRESS!
Please call the Chamber office THIS WEEK if there are changes or additions to your  contact information including new e-mail address, mailing address, phone number, and/or contact names.  Also, membership dues must be current to be listed in 2010 directory. Dues that are 30 days past due or delinquent will need to be paid prior to the printing of 2010 directory. If you are unsure if your membership is up-to-date or not, call the Chamber office at 817.444.1112 to check your membership status. 

4th Annual AACC Sporting Clay Shoot Rescheduled for Friday, April 23rd
Get your guns out and get ready for the 4th Annual Azle Area Chamber of Commerce Clay Shoot on April 23rd with registration starting at 12:30 p.m. and "Shotgun" start at 2:00 p.m. Entry fee and sponsor fee discounts are available for all Chamber members. Click here for Clay Shoot Flyer and click here for Clay Shoot sign-up information. For more information call 817.444.1112.

5th Annual AACC Golf Tournament on Saturday, April 10th
Join the Azle Area Chamber of Commerce on Saturday, April 10th at 8:00 a.m. at the Cross Timbers Golf Course for the 5th Annual AACC Golf Tournament. Enjoy a competitive game of golf with food, fun, and prizes.  If you are interested in sponsoring this event, contact the Chamber at 817.444.1112.  Get signed up now for early bird prices!

Ribbon Cuttings

The Azle Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors welcomed Rod Miller from Miller Property Inspections at his ribbon cutting on March 25th at the Chamber office.  Miller Property Inspections can do all of your home and building inspections. You can contact Miller Property Inspections at 214.766.6837 or rodneym65@msn.com.

On March 25th, the Azle Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors also welcomed new Chamber member, Jarrod Earp from Jarrod Earp Steel Buildings.  Earp's ribbon cutting took place at BJ's Precision in Azle, one of Earp's own building structures that he built with pride and joy. This talented builder has erected numerous building structures across Texas. If you have a building project and need an experienced builder, contact Jarrad Earp Steep Buildings at 817.444.1243 or 817.444.1243.

Both Miller Property Inspections and Jarrod Earp Steel Buildings will have booths at the April 6th Building Industry Luncheon. Please help us welcome these new members. 

Building Industry Networking Luncheon April 6th.
Attention All Builders & Everyone In The Building Industry!
If you are a member of the Chamber and in the building industry, you can set up a free booth at the April 6th Building Industry Networking luncheon at the Azle Community Center at 404 W. Main St. The building industry includes, but is not limited to: builders, plumbers, realtors, electricians, landscapers, painters, contractors, hardware, flooring, AC & heat, septic, title companies, etc... Fill out a Building Industry Networking Luncheon Booth form today to reserve your booth space. Click here for more information about our special industry networking luncheons.  Vance Godbey's will be catering this event.  Tickets are $10 when you call and R.S.V.P. and $12 at the door.

Jon Vandagriff Book Signing at May 4th Luncheon
The author of "The Story of Parker County Texas 1852-1956", Jon Vandagriff, will be at our May 4th Chamber luncheon signing books. This book includes interesting facts about the history of Parker County. The stories will be informative and intriguing to all those living in and around the Parker County area.

Azle Memorial Library Event:
The Azle Library Trust is pleased to invite you to this year’s “An Evening with the Authors” charity gala, which will be held on March 27th at The Fort Worth Club.  This spectacular evening includes a deluxe steak and shrimp dinner, entertainment by a 10 piece band playing music from the 70’s – 90’s, giant silent auction, and a $10 raffle for a spa day and diamond pendant.  The Live Auction will include a progressive lakefront dinner and cruise, Napa Valley weekend trip with airfare, AHS Varsity Boys Basketball team workday, Fort Worth Museum of Science and History behind the scenes birthday party for 15, Ladies pool and spa day, and more!  Complimentary parking in any space in the Fort Worth Club garage is included. Tickets are available for $100 per person, with sponsorship tables for 10 starting at $1,000.  All proceeds from the event will be used to purchase books and materials for our beautiful new library. For more information or to purchase tickets, contact Dawn Zuilhof at 817.444.7308, the library at 817.444.7216 or e-mail at evening.with.authors@gmail. 

Silver Creek Volunteer Fire Dept. Hosts Pancake Breakfast March 27
Silver Creek Volunteer Fire Department is having its annual Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, March 27th from 7:00 a.m. to noon.  They will be serving an "All You Can Eat" breakfast, including: pancakes, sausage, milk, juice and coffee for $5. Cost is $3 for children ages 5-11 years old and free for children under age 5.

Open House At New Teen Challenge Facility
Teen Challenge would like to invite the community to their Open House on Tuesday, April 13th from 9:00-11:00 a.m. and from 1:00-4:00 p.m. at 1099 Flat Rock Rd. in Azle. Come and tour their new, renovated facility and meet the staff and students of Teen Challenge. A worship service with the Teen Challenge choir will also be held on April 13th at 6:00 p.m. in the chapel. Call 817.406.4441 for more information.

Teen Challenge Benefit Banquet
Hold the date on May 27th, 2010 for an evening of inspiration and fun at the Azle Community Center. Teen Challenge wants you to join them for dinner, music, and silent and live auctions. You will hear dramatic life stories on how lives have been changed with the help of Teen Challenge. See attached flyers for information, tickets or to become a sponsor.  

Support Azle Softball and Baseball.
Support the future Hardin Hitting Center in Azle 
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2nd Annual Kowgirls for Komen Barrel Race May 8th
Ash Creek Stables is hosting the 2nd Annual Kowgirls for Komen Barrel Race on May 8th at 213 S. Stewart in Azle. The following sponsors are needed: $200 Saddle Sponsor, $150 Buckles & Bridle Sponsor and $100 Area Sponsor. This all day event is benefiting the Susan G. Koman for the Cure in Tarrant County. Contact Jeff Edwards at 817.919.5700 for more information.

Northwest Tarrant Chamber of Commerce is Hiring
The Northwest Tarrant Chamber of Commerce is looking for an Executive Director, due to the recent loss of former Director Larry Thompson. This is a salaried, part-time position. For more information, the full job description and how to apply can be downloaded at http://nwtarrant.org/job/.

Susan Evans, TDLR Licensed Esthetician Offers Specials to Chamber Members
Susan Evans, TDLR Licensed Esthetician is offering the following specials to Chamber members this month: Basic Facial & Mini Microderm-$50; Sugar Cane Chemical Peel with Fruit Peel Facial-$60; and all first time clients are given $10 off. Susan is located at 252 W. Main St., suite F in Azle. Call 817.374.3567 and tell her you heard about her special from the Azle Area Chamber of Commerce.

Silver Creek Place Offers Specials
Silver Creek Place is located at 1300 Silver Creek Azle Rd. They are a Personal Residential Care Home, assisted living facility that prides themselves in being caring and compassionate to the needs of you and your loved ones.  They have recently added on to the existing facility and are currently running specials.  Please call Julie Pruitt at 817.238.8126 or 817.996.9026 for more details.