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Mexico Area Chamber of Commerce

100 West Jackson Street Mexico, MO 65265 www.mexico-chamber.org (573) 581-2765 (800) 581-2765 Fax: (573) 581-6226

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Mainstreet NewsJUNE 2019

Mexico Area Chamber of Commerce

100 West Jackson Street Mexico, MO 65265 www.mexico-chamber.org (573) 581-2765 (800) 581-2765 Fax: (573) 581-6226

WORLD RENOWNED CLYDESDALES TO VISIT MEXICO, MISSOURI

Horses Known as ‘Gentle Giants’ Attend the Real American Hero Parade WHAT: The world-famous, eight-horse Budweiser Clydesdale hitch will make a

special appearance at the Real American Hero Parade, Wednesday, June 19th. Photo opportunities and interviews will be available.

WHEN: Wednesday, June 19th at 5:30 PM WHERE: Mexico Village Square BACKGROUND: Anheuser-Busch’s Budweiser Clydesdales make hundreds of appearances

each year. The Clydesdales are an American icon and one of the world’s most recognized corporate symbols.

To qualify for a hitch, a Clydesdale must be a gelding at least four years of

age, stand 72 inches at the shoulder when fully mature, weigh between 1,800 and 2,300 pounds, have a bay coat, a blaze of white on the face, four white legs, and a black mane and tail.

For more information, contact: Dana Keller at 573.581.2765 dkeller@mexico-chamber.org

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WORLD RENOWNED CLYDESDALESTO VISIT MEXICO, MISSOURI

The world-famous, eight-horse Budweiser Clydesdale hitch will make a special appearance at the Real American Hero Parade, Wednesday, June 19th, 2019 at 5:30 p.m at Mexico Village Square. Photo opportunities and interviews will be available.

Anheuser-Busch’s Budweiser Clydesdales make hundreds of appearances each year. The Clydesdales are an American icon and one of the world’s most recognized corporate symbols. To qualify for a hitch, a Clydesdale must be a gelding at least four years of age, stand 72 inches at the shoulder when fully mature, weigh between 1,800 and 2,300 pounds, have a bay coat, a blaze of white on the face, four white legs, and a black mane and tail.

For more information, contact: Dana Keller at 573.581.2765, dkeller@mexico-chamber.org

HORSES KNOWN AS ‘GENTLE GIANTS’ ATTEND THE REAL AMERICAN HERO PARADE

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Area mail includes Audrain County, Paris, Vandalia, Perry, Middletown, Farber, Laddonia, Benton City, Wellsville, Martinsburg, Montgomery City, Bellflower, New Florence, Hatton, Auxvasse, Thompson and Centralia areas; out of town mail includes Washington, DC; Quincy, IL; Pittsfield, IL; Topeka, KS; St. Charles, MO; Louisiana, MO; Monroe City, MO; Kansas City, MO; Jefferson City, MO; Columbia, MO; Boonville, MO; Fulton, MO; Moberly, MO. Mainstreet News (USPS # 123-130) is published monthly by Mexico Area Chamber of Commerce, 100 West Jackson, Mexico, MO 65265. Periodicals postage paid at Mexico, MO. Postmaster: Send address changes to Mainstreet News, 100 West Jackson, Mexico, MO 65265.

25th AnnualCHAMBER GOLF TOURNAMENTJUNE 21, 2019 AT THE OAKS • TEE OFF AT 9 A.M.

Rain Date June 28, 2019

We are the primary advocates for businesses in andaround Mexico. This is our biggest event of the year!

Major Sponsors: Ameren Missouri, Bank of Missouri, Central Bank of Audrain County,

Commerce Bank, Gallaher Insurance Group, Graf & Sons, Jackson St. Drug,

Webber Pharmacy, Parkway Pharmacy, Mexico Rotary Club, Pearl Motor Company,

Soft Surroundings and SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital-Audrain

Sponsorships Available:MAJOR SPONSORS - $600 - receive recognition in the program, a largebanner displayed at the registration tent and team entry.

PREMIER HOLE SPONSOR - $250 - will have a sign displayed at a tee and can put up a tentand network with the golfers. Encouraged to decorate the tent with your signs etc., host a fungame or offer a beverage or snack.

HOLE SPONSOR - $125 - will have a sign displayed at a tee location

Team of 4 Registration - $360MULTI PIN $20 PER TEAM • MULLIGAN’S $20 PER TEAMBUY A DRIVE $20 • BIRDIE $20 PER TEAM

Main Contact_________________________________________________________________________________Company_________________________________________________________ Cell #_____________________Use your own carts: Yes______ No______Team of 4 will consist of:Member______________________________________________________________________________________Member______________________________________________________________________________________Member______________________________________________________________________________________Member______________________________________________________________________________________

REGISTRATION DEADLINE JUNE 7, 2019

1ST, 2ND & 3RD PLACES PAID OUT IN EACH FLIGHTPUTTING CONTEST WIN $100 • SILENT AUCTION

MEXICO AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE100 West Jackson St. • Mexico, MO 65265 581-2765 • mexicochamber@mexico-chamber.org

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The Miss Missouri Organization hosted May Business After Hours in honor of Miss Missouri, Katelyn Lewis. This year the pageant will be held June 12th – 15th. Tickets are available at the Mexico Area Chamber of Commerce or at the event.

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Membership RenewalsAllison Crow Overhead DoorsAmerican WaterAudrain Insurance AgencyAussie Outback & Downunder Brighter SidesDream Factory of Audrain CountyEye to Eye OptometryFerrellgas Henke Auction ServiceInternational Eyecare Center IECFirst United Pentecostal ChurchGarden Gate FloristLowry Financial ServicesBeverly MacfarlanePickering Funeral HomeRussell & Ann RungeSimply Lawn & LandscapeSSM St. Mary’s Hospital-AudrainWinnie Runge-StriblingSuzanne Baker Insurance Agency, Inc.Teal Lake Assisted LivingThe ArborsThe Carlson HouseThe Falls at Teal LakeWestlake Ace Hardware

New MembersKMOS-TV

BETA BOWLBETA BOWLJune 24-28at the Mexico YMCA

Camp Monday-Thursday 8AM-1PMFriday: Competition Day!!

Registration Opens May 20$20 refundable deposit

money to be refunded to students that attend All days

Sponsors:Anointed Life saving MinistriesJob Finders • Mexico YMCAMexico Chamber of Commerce

Register online using the above QR code or visit our sponsors for a registration form - Payment should be Made to ALS Ministries

Send registration & payment to P.O. Box 891, Mexico, MO 65265

Scott, Lynn, Dalton and Kayla Hunt are the new owners of Heritage Fields Wedding Venue (formerly Steinman Banquet Hall). The Mexico Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony May 23rd. Chamber President Brian Haeffner presented them with a First Dollar of Profit.

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June Mary Daives Artwork in Chamber Vault

June 1 National Walk a Trail Day @ Scattering Fork Outdoor Center – 1pm-4pm

June 2 Joseph La Marque Gallery Opening @ PPAC – 3:30-5pm

Presser Pips Concert @ PPAC – 5:

June 3-7 History Camp @ Audrain County Historical Society

Artsability Camp @ PPAC 581-5592

June 5 Chamber Executive Board Meeting @ Chamber – Noon

Elks Meeting @ Elks Lodge – 6pm

June 6 Crafternoon Stencil @ PPAC – 1pm

June 7 SSM St. Mary’s Hospital-Audrain Golf Tournament @ Arthur Hills

June 8 Graf & Sons Golf Tournament @ Arthur Hills

First Christian Church Fish Fry $8 – 4:30-7:00pm

Mexico Young Farmers Truck/Tractor Pull @ 4H Fairgrounds

June 11 Village Square Association meeting @ Chamber – 8am

Life Line Screening @ Audrain County 4H Fairgrounds – 9am-4pm

June 12 Chamber Board Meeting @ Chamber – 11:30am

June 12-15 Miss Missouri Pageant

June 14 Taste of Mexico for Miss Missouri – 10am-4pm

Knights of Columbus Fish Fry @ Knights of Columbus

June 15 Miss Missouri Parade – 10am

June 17 Legislative Briefing Session for Audrain County Pachyderm @ Chamber – 5:30pm

June 17-21 Creative Dramatics Camp @ PPAC 581-5591

June 17-30 Fiddler on the Roof, Jr. Theatre Camp @ PPAC 581-5592

June 18 Dream Factory meeting @ Chamber – 7pm

June 19 “Real American Hero Parade” with Anheuser-Busch Budweiser Clydesdales – 5:30pm

Elks Meeting @ Elks Lodge – 6pm

June 20 Chamber Ambassadors Meeting @ Chamber – 10am

Noon Lions Club @ Porky’s – Noon

June 21 Chamber’s Golf Tournament @ The Oaks Tee Off – 9am

June 24-28 Sew Crafty Camp @ PPAC 581-5592

June 25 Business After Hours @ Simmons Stables – 4pm-6pm

June 29 International Saddlebred Hall of Fame @ Simmons Stables – 5pm

June 29-30 Fiddler on the Roof, Jr. Production @ PPAC 29;7pm 30;2pm 581-5591

Every Tuesday Kiwanis Club meets @ Brick City Buffet & Grill – Noon

Every month the Third Wednesday Alzheimer’s Support Group @ MO Veterans – 1:30pm

Every Friday Rotary Club meets @ Mexico Country Club – Noon

Every Saturday Mexico Optimist Club meets @ Brick City Buffet & Grill – 7am

June 2019 Calendar

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July 1-5 Creative Beginnings Camp & Voice Intensive Camp @ PPAC 581-5592

July Justin Hamm Gallery show @ PPAC 581-5592

July 1-6 Dinosaurs Before Dark, Kids Theatre Camp @ PPAC 581-5592

July 3 Chamber Executive Board Meeting @ Chamber – Noon

Elks Meeting @ Elks Lodge – 6pm

July 4 Fireworks @ Optimist Field – Dusk

July 6 Dinosaurs Before Dark, Kids Production @ PPAC – 2pm & 7pm

July 8-12 Arts-A-Palozza Youth Art Camp @ PPAC 581-5592

July 8-21 Little Women Theatre Camp @ PPAC 581-5592

July 10 Chamber Board Meeting @ Chamber – 11:30am

July 12 Knights of Columbus Fish Fry @ Knights of Columbus

July 14 Stay out of the Sun Day @ Scattering Fork Outdoor Center – 1pm-4pm

July 15-29 Art Camp for Adults @ PPAC 581-5592

July 16 Dream Factory meeting @ Chamber – 7pm

July 17 Elks Meeting @ Elks Lodge – 6pm

July 18 Chamber Ambassadors Meeting @ Chamber – 10am

Noon Lions Club @ Porky’s – Noon

July 18-23 Audrain County Youth Fair @ 4H Fairgrounds

July 20-21 Little Women Production @ PPAC – 7pm(7/20); 2pm(7/21)

July 22-26 Mexico Safety Town @ St. John’s Lutheran Church either 8-noon or 5:30pm-8pm

July 22-26 Equestrian Summer Day Camp for ages 8-14 $250 @ MMA 581-1776 dial 1

July 22-26 Circus Camp and Sweetology Camp @ PPAC 581-5592

July 22-8/3 Film Camp @ PPAC 581-5592

July 26 Circus Circus Production @ PPAC – 7pm (7/26); 2pm (7/27)

July 28-Aug2 Sports Camp, All Sports all day for boys ages 8-14 @ MMA 581-1776 dial 1

July 2019 Calendar

Mary Davies Art Displayedin Chamber Vault

A must see “Stroll in the Parks” art show. Experience the charm-ing lady with the white hat on a creative strolling adventure in the nine beautiful Mexico, Missouri Parks. Teal Lake Park, Old Village Park, Robert S. Green History Museum Park, Kiwanis Park (Plunkett), Lakeview Park, Hardin Park, The Green Estate Park, Fairgrounds Park and Dorcas Trails Park. Artist styles are traditional acrylic paint-ing techniques, and range to creative mixed media ink resists, pen and ink watercolor sketch medium to interest the various visitors. Mary’s artwork will be displayed through June 2019.

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String OrchestraJuly 8 - 12

Wind BandJuly 15 - 19

Drum ClinicJuly 15 - 19

MMA Summer Music Camps 2019

Intensive one-week, music-enhancing experiences to encourage students, fuel their musical enthusiasm and take their playing skills to the next level! • Vigorous daily rehearsals, classes and one-on-one guidance • Opportunities to learn conducting techniques• Rec time each afternoon — swimming, paintball, rappel tower, movie theatre, obstacle course, and more

Ages: 12 – 18 (recommended). Open to boys and girls.

Eligibility requirements: Two years of study and ensemble experience on an instrument prior to camp preferred. Negotiable based on skill level.

Cost: $600 for residential camp. $350 for day camp.

For info, contact MMA Director of Music Freddie Lomas at freddie.lomas@missourimilitaryacademy.org or at 573-581-1776 ext. 431. Limited spaces are available based on instrumentation.

www.missourimilitaryacademy.org/summer

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CHAMBER LUNCH AND LEARN

The marketing phenomenon Haley Arndt from 1Canoe2 joined a big crowd for a Mexico Area Chamber of Commerce Lunch and Learn at the beautiful Carlson House May 6th. Haley is the director of marketing and one of the artists that designs all the original artwork that is used on cards, notebooks, journals, and home décor. Although 1Canoe2 is a wholesale paper company (that sells worldwide) they also have a storefront, 1Canoe2 Paperie in Fulton. Haley’s marketing presentation offered great insight and motivation!

Celebrate National Walk a Trail DayScattering Fork Outdoor Center is celebrating

“National Walk a Trail Day” on June 1, 2019 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Come walk the Natural Surface Trails and enjoy “watchable wildlife” like white tailed deer, wild turkeys, red tailed hawks and owls. Take the trail challenge;

find special spots marked on the trail map. Walking sticks will be provided if you need one. Everyone

is welcome. For directions call 573-581-3003. $2 donation greatly appreciated.

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JOSEPH LA MARQUE / A RECORD OF LIFEJUNE 2 – JUNE 30, 2019 • Presser Performing Arts

OPENING JUNE 2, 3:30-5PM (FREE)

From the ArtistMy interest in art began many years ago. My older brother James, who was a Negro League baseball player, would send me advertising posters of his upcoming games. The colorful designs propelled me into a lifetime of creating expressive art. Throughout my career I have collaborated with a variety of professional and amateur artists as part of three separate artist collectives, Creative Coalition, Creative Company and Zuka Arts Guild. Some of the commissions included the Annie Malone Children’s home parade floats, stage plays, wall murals and many individual projects.

For more than fifty years, without interruption, I have created art in many media. They include drawing, painting, mix media and sculpture. Sculpture holds a unique place, because of its three-dimensional form, physical contact, emotional and spiritual connections inside organic materials. The other media support sculpture by cross training and stimulating my imagination. Oscillation between three-dimensional form to two-dimensional form and back to sculpture rhythmically carries me from one decade into the next. As a seasoned artist, new challenges continue to excite me. This is most profound when I am sharing knowledge with other artists through community involvement.

“Leave a record of life as seen in a moment in time, is it a swing of a bat or a poster of that swing which holds a lasting memory?” - J.LaMarque