Lawrence Chamber of Commerce Events Newswire

CYPN Tacky Holiday Party 12/3/2009 5:00 PM - 12/3/2009 7:30 PM

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:37:31 GMT

Join the CYPN for music, beverages, food and fun and welcome in the holiday season!

What: Tacky Holiday Party (wear your worst holiday gear... sweaters, hats, accessories etc)

When: Thur. Dec. 3 5:00- 7:30
(RSVP to cypn@lawrencechamber.com by 5pm on Mon. Nov. 30)

Where: Holiday Inn, Brazilian Room A

What else: Fund drive for Lawrence food pantries via Lawrence Virtual Food Drive website. Suggested donation of $10. Either submit donation ahead of time and bring receipt OR we will have laptop on site for donations to be made. http://vad.aidmatrix.org/vadxml.cfm?driveid=3481

Update your Facebook status to the CYPN's new Fan Page: Click on the following link to add yourself: http://bit.ly/12C0T2

Ribbon Cutting: Salon Di Marco 12/3/2009 4:30 PM - 12/3/2009

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:58:44 GMT

The Lawrence Old-Fashioned Christmas Parade 12/5/2009 11:00 AM - 12/5/2009

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:04:28 GMT

With nearly 100 entries, the event is the nation’s largest authentic horse-drawn carriage parade, drawing participants from all around the country. The parade route travels through historic downtown Lawrence on Massachusetts Street delighting thousands of attendees along the way. With Santa’s appearance in a true old-fashioned way, many families consider the parade their official start of the holiday season.

The parade goes on rain, shine or snow. Only a substantial ice presence can threaten this beloved event and that, is for safety, to protect the horses and parade watchers. That determination is made by 7 a.m. on the morning of the parade.

One of the nation's premier horse-drawn holiday parades will be featuring its newest and grandest entry: The Ames Percheron Farm eight-horse hitch. The farm is a division of Ames Construction, Inc. of Burnsville, Minnesota. The family-owned and operated, heavy construction company continues a family tradition with Percheron horses dating back 130 years.

Acting as ambassadors for Ames Construction, the Ames Percheron Farm’s eight-horse hitch represents the work ethic and integrity that the family continues to promote. Ames Construction operations include airports, roads, bridge building, heavy civil mining as well as residential and golf communities.

The Ames hitch of dapple gray geldings can be seen making appearances throughout the United States and Canada at parades, shows and exhibitions. Travis Shaw is the manager and trainer, assisted by Randy Riemer and Tim Sparrow.

“This eight horse hitch will be the largest hitch ever in our 17 year history!” said Philip Bradley, parade chair. “We are excited that we are able to host this spectacular hitch in Lawrence for the children of all ages attending the parade.”

“We cherish all our local and regional entries over 70 so far, and know they enjoy seeing this large national show rig as much as we will,” Bradley said.

For more information about the parade, visit www.LawrenceChristmasParade.org or contact Elaine VanDeventer at 785-865-4477 or Phil Bradley at 785-766-7492.

The Lawrence Chamber of Commerce is a proud sponsor of the Christmas Parade.

Business After Hours Mixer with Brandon Woods 12/9/2009 5:00 PM - 12/9/2009 7:00 PM

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 18:05:31 GMT

Ribbon Cutting: Lawrence Public Library—New Business Center 12/10/2009 11:30 AM - 12/10/2009 12:30 PM

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:37:28 GMT

Ribbon Cutting: Gina Halsey Acupuncture & Chinese Herbology 12/17/2009 4:30 PM - 12/17/2009

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:59:52 GMT