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Previous Spotslights and Businesses of the Month ...

'Twas a pleasure to have featured the following Associations, Organizations and Businesses during 2007.
Your Plugs for Businesses and more are welcomed at our New Posts Service.

 

2008 Spotlights and Plugs

Yoakum Heritage Museum
Invites You to
A Small World of Dollhouses and Miniatures
Sunday, April 13, 2008
1:00 - 3:00 pm

Come meet the miniaturists and dollhouse owners of this exquiste exhibit. Refreshments will be served.
312 Simpson Street - Yoakum TX
361.293.7022

2008 Jamaica Festival
San Luis Catholic Church, 502 E. 2nd, Yorktown TX
Sunday, April 13, 2008
10 am - 10 pm

"... In the Spanish Colonial period it was goods from the Caribbean Islands shipped via the Island of Jamaica that made their way to Texas via the Camino Real. Here they were sold at country fairs still called "jamaicas" by the Spanish-speakers...."

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2008 Spotlights and Plugs

Texas Music Awards!
Voting Ended February 22nd

Victoria Regional Museum Association
presents
POLO AT McFADDIN
'Twas .. Saturday, April 5th

Gates opened at 1:00 pm
Polo Match at 2:00 pm and 4:00 pm
Live Auction at 3:00 pm
Afterparty on the grounds at 5:00 pm
tailgate hors d'oeuvres * beer & wine
afterparty barbeque * live entertainment
General Admission: $50 / person

Directions to Polo at McFaddin from Victoria
Go South on Hwy 77 (towards Refugio)
10.5 miles past Coleto Creek
turn left at the McFaddin 2 miles sign
cross the railroad tracks
McFaddin Mercantile will be on the right
immediately turn right on McCan Road
follow the signs to the polo field.

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2007 Spotlights and Plugs

Preserve America November 2007 Newsletter featured the Chisholm Trail Heritage Museum.

"Every name we add to the Chisholm Trail Heritage Museum membership helps us in two ways: Your valued name helps influence your neighbors to join and the more support we can demonstrate among our community, the better we are able to leverage that support into government and institutional funding. So every name counts, big time!"

Membership Levels are $25, $50, $100 Business, $100 Family, $250 and $500 per year.

To join select "Contribute to CTHM" online at The Chisholm Trail Museum , leave a message at the Museum's number, 830.236.5533 or Email membership@chisholmtrailmuseum.org .

Mark your calendar now for the
April 19, 2008, Taste of the Trail IV!

Robert Oliver will host the 'Taste of the Trail' at his Bellevue Ranch, and cowboy poet, storyteller, and singer Red Steagall will provide entertainment.
Mmm, smell that BBQ...

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I-10 Corridor Association

An Association of chamber executives, economic developers and business owners dedicated to promoting economic development and tourism within this Region.

The I-10 Corridor Association brochures can be found at select Travel Centers, Chambers of Commerce offices and CVBs in member communities. The brochure provides Tourist Contacts plus a Chart of Amenities and Calendar of Events.

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South Texas Back Thru Time Historical Association

The June 2008 Back Thru Time History Celebration seeks to enhance the economy in rural south central Texas by fostering increased tourism while highlighting the diverse and colorful history of the area. Participating sites may be businesses, museums, libraries, non-profit fundraising special events, historic building or sites, etc. Sites may be historic in themselves (such as a vintage building) or feature a history related exhibit, display, reenactment, or activity. If possible, site hosts are requested to dress in period attire to match the era of their site, activity, etc.Visitors seem to really enjoy period clothing and refreshments.
For info contact Teresa Holland.

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Texas Settlement Region
"The Heart of Texas Heritage"
Dedicated to protecting our region's history, culture, and natural attractions while promoting our region as a heritage tourism destination.
205 W Goodwin * P.O. Box 1132
Victoria, TX 77902
Barbara Kennedy
tsrinfo@sbcglobal.net
361.485.1570

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Texas Leadership Institute

TLI offers one day seminars to educate community leaders on an array of community issues. Grant writing; strategic planning ...

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Celebrating Tejano Heritage

For more information and a full calendar of events for Tejano Heritage visit www.texastejano.com

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CREATE BETTER VISITOR EXPERIENCES by Stephanie Weaver

FREE PUBLICITY by Jeff Crilley
http://www.jeffcrilley.com

RECOGNIZING YOUR ROLE AS A VOLUNTEER by Art Roberts

Art - The Courtyard Gallery

Music - Smokey Wilson and Jarrod Birmingham

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~Hearts of Texas~

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Goliad Pet Adoption
Love comes in all shapes and sizes
Adopt a friend!
PO Box 304
Goliad TX 77963
Lou Fly

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April 15, 2008
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