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2013 Awards Banquet By: Katie Smith, Temple Chamber of Commerce, Photos courtesy of Skeebo Reichart, Photo by Skeebo ers for two consecutive years. Impact Awards honoring community leaders making a difference went to John Perry, Concentus Media Group, Pat Patterson, Leon Valley Realty and Steve Wright, Wright Builders. Each of these individuals has been instrumental in supporting the
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5 - Business Link Lunch, sponsored by First Community Title, 12pm - DTA Committee Meeting, 3pm 7 Military Affairs Committee Meeting, 4pm 13 - Business Networking Breakfast, sponsored by the Central Texas Entrepreneur Center, 6:45am -RCA Committee Meeting, 12pm 19 Leadership Temple Board Meeting, 1pm 20 - Education/Workforce Committee Meeting, 8am - State of Fort Hood Legislative Luncheon, 11:30am 21 Temple Chamber of Commerce Board Meeting, 8am 25 Legislative Affairs Committee Meeting, 11am 28 Business After Hours, sponsored by the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, 5pm
It was a packed house and a full evening at the Frank W. Mayborn Convention Center on Friday, January 25 for the Temple Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards Banquet. Hundreds of guests came to honor or be honored for their service to Temple and to the business community. Chandeliers sparkled over the delicious dinner catered by Hilton Garden Inn, and emcee Allan Lueck kept things lively with his humor and magic tricks. Guests enjoyed a video collage produced by Skeebo Reichart with Photo by Skeebo. an Jones, 2012 Chairman of the Board, presented awards to volunteers, board members and noteworthy business owners and leaders over the past year. The highlight of the evening was the presentation of the first annual Citizen of the Year award to Drayton and Elizabeth McLane in recognition of their outstanding
Drayton McLane surprises his wife Elizabeth and lets her give the acceptance speech for their Citizen of the Year Award.
and selfless contributions to their community and Central Texas. The applause continued with the Small Business of the Year Award, which went to George Lee with Horny Toad HarleyDavidson. George has made a big impact in Temple, and has been voted #1 Dealership by Ride Texas Magazine readGeorge and Julie Lee of Horny Toad HarleyDavidson accepting the Small Business of the Year Award.
The passing of the gavel, past Chairman of the Board Dan Jones hands over leadership to the 2013 Chairman, Kenny McCarty.
Impact Award recipients for 2013. Left to right: Steve Wright, Pat Patterson & John Perry.
Temple Chamber of Commerce, guiding the City of Temple and developing the surrounding area. The Awards Banquet is also another opportunity to honor outgoing Board Members who put much of their time and resources through the Chamber into the community. Many thanks to Scott Morrow, Lisa Shed, Ann Thompson, Greg Rhoads and Eyal Kaczur for their service. Gary Garner presented the Jean Garner Red Carpet Ambassador of the Year Award. Gary had the honor of presenting the award, which was named after his mother Jean Garner, a Red Carpet Ambassador who dedicated decades to serving the Chamber and the business community to Eula Jett for her committment to attending the most events, ribbon cuttings and meetings of any Red Carpet Allan Lueck, emcee for the Awards Banquet, applauds Eula Jett as she is awarded the Jean Garner Red Carpet Ambassador of the Year.
Ambassador. Lastly, Dan Jones passed the gavel on to incoming Chairman of the Board Kenny McCarty of Johnson Brothers Ford. The oversized gavel is only a small representation of the responsibility being passed on to the new Chairman, and of the large sacrifice of time and energy that goes into leading the Temple Chamber and all of the committees and volunteers represented. We want to thank all past and present Board
Members, committee chairs from military to workforce to education, and the individuals behind each title that make it all happen. In addition, none of this recognition could happen without the financial support of our sponsors. Thank you to the sponsors of the 2013 Awards banquet: Platinum Sponsors - Fikes Wholesale, Inc./ CEFCO Convenience Stores, McLane Group, L.P., Scott & White Healthcare; Diamond Sponsor - Johnson Bros. Ford Lincoln; Gold Sponsors - Atmos Energy, First Convenience Bank/First National Bank Texas, Kwik Kopy Business Center, Scott & White Health Plan; Silver Sponsors - BBVA Compass, Central National Bank, City of Temple, Extraco Banks, N.A., Hilton Garden Inn, Kasberg, Patrick & Associates, Materials Transportation Co., Temple College/ Temple College Foundation, Temple Economic Dev. Corp., Texas A&M University-Central Texas, Texell Credit Union, Union State Bank, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, Walmart Distribution Center 6083, Workforce Solutions of Central Texas; Bronze Sponsors - Central Texas Housing Consortium, First State Bank Central Texas, Hiroko K. DeLoach, Lott, Vernon & Co., Monteith Abstract & Title Co., Perry Office Plus, Residence Inn by Marriott, Texas Partners Federal Credit Union, Weston Inn Health Center As Allan Lueck stated, “everyone in the audience is a friend of Temple, a friend that comes along to support the beautiful little lady that is the City of Temple. With their continued love, committment and hard work as business owners, committee members and volunteers, we’re blessed, thankful and excited as we watch this community growing into the perfect place to spread out roots and call home.”
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By: Melissa Davis, Charter Real Estate Looking for ideas to celebrate that someone special in your life this Valentine’s Day? You don’t have to go far to find great ideas and deals offered by local businesses. Several Temple business owners have opted to offer shoppers some local options for unique ways to celebrate this holiday. For the second year in a row, Megg’s Café and Hamilton Bread Company are pulling out all of the stops to make Valentine’s Day special. This year the family run businesses will offer a three course dinner with wine pairings. The menu and event are scaled down a little from last year but business manager Meghan McCaffrey Collins says the customers have really enjoyed this
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Temple Daily Telegram Presents a “Day for Women” By: Kelsey Teal, Charter Real Estate day are fashion, accessories, shopping, home décor, jewelry, workshops, charities and door prizes The Temple Daily Telegram's Day for Women event presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors is set for Saturday, February 16th from 10am - 4pm. Call 254778-4444 for vendor info. Tickets for the catered luncheon with featured speaker Patricia Walsh are $20, general admission is $10. Tickets are available at the Telegram, Precious Memories and online at www.tdtnews.com/dfw.
Women of all ages can experience a stimulating day full of their favorite things at a “Day for Women” held at the Frank W. Mayborn Civic & Convention Center. Browse vendor booths from area businesses as well as attend a catered meal for a limited number of guests featuring speaker Patricia Walsh, world champion athlete and founder of Blind Ambition. Other seminars and demonstrations will be held throughout the day providing valuable information for women. Also included in this fabulous
Deciphering the 2013 Tax Code For Small Businesses By: Kristen Reichert, Photo by Skeebo Many businesses may be wondering how the 2013 tax rates and possible spending increases will affect our local economy. While the employer tax rate for social security and Medicare remain unchanged at 6.2% and 1.45%, respectively, other marginal tax rates are still up for discussion. Congress has extended talks on spending for 60 days, giving them until March 2 to find a solution. According to financial advisors, entitlement programs will likely see the benefits of increased spending rather than infrastructure. Trying to lump veteran benefits, social security and medicare in with other entitlement programs, such as food stamps and medicaid, further clouds the discussion. An additional medicare tax of 0.9% will also be withheld in 2013 and will affect employees with wages of $200,000 or higher. The maximum social security tax employees and employers will each pay in 2013 is $7,049.40. This will be an increase of $2,425.20 for employees and $223.20 for employers, according to Forbes.com. The biggest tax bracket to be hit includes those earning $400,000 single or $450,000 married, with rates increasing from 35% to 39.6%. From 2012 tax policy, this is a tax increase of $396 billion over 10 years for businesses already impacted by the health bill. Since most small and medium businesses are organized as FTEs, or flow-through entities such as LLCs or partnerships, it is this increase that hits these business owners the most – not the corporate rate, which was untouched for 2013. However, small and medium business can benefit from business credits thanks to changes in alternative minimum tax exemptions. Forbes.com
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Law Office of Adam Soorholtz: With a new office at 11720 W Adams Ave, Ste D in Belton, Adam Soorholtz is a highly professional, personal and respected attorney. He concentrates on criminal defense, wills, business and family litigation, juvenile law, and real estate. For more information, contact Adam at (254) 742-1814, e-mail adam@soorholtzlaw.com or visit his website at www.SoorholtzLaw.com and on Facebook.
Brick City Martial Arts, LLC: You can visit this modern martial arts facility at 969 Marlandwood Rd. Suite#101 in Temple. Brick City Martial Arts has classes for the entire family starting from age 3. They combine Tang Soo Do, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Krav Maga in just the right combination so that you can defend yourself in any kind of situation. Brick City Martial Arts is a family oriented school, offering a deal through their partnership with Marlandwood Daycare. For more information, contact Gene Vining at (254) 598-2043, e-mail brickcitymartialarts@yahoo.com or visit their website at www.BrickCityMartialArts.com and on Facebook.
Temple College Academic Center: Located at SW HK Dodgen Loop and 1st Street in Temple, the Academic Center is the newest building on the campus of Temple College. The Center, which holds 18 new state-of-the-art classrooms, completes a $13 million bond package that included the addition of more than 500 new parking spaces, additional simulation space for the Health Sciences Center and a rehearsal hall for the Mary Alice Marshall Performing Arts Center. For more information about the Academic Center and Temple College, call (254) 298-8282 or visit them online at www.TempleJc.edu and on Facebook.
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Fat Charlies: Located at 5510 West Adams Ave. in Temple, Fat Charlie’s is a quick-serve restaurant where diners can eat-in, take-out or drive-through. As Temple’s first and finest Chicago-style eatery, all of their meals are fresh and made-to-order. For more information, contact Milli Mendoza at (254) 771-4270, e-mail Kevin at kfinnegan@fat-charlies.com or visit them online at www.fat-charlies.com and on Facebook.
With all of the hard work that our Red Carpet Ambassadors put in, we like to acknowledge those that have gone the extra mile in representing the Temple Chamber of Commerce and supporting our local businesses. This time we want to congratulate Eula Jett as our Ambassador of the Quarter. Thank you for all you do! Pictured left to right: Eula Jett with the Salvation Army accepting the Ambassador of the Quarter Award from the Red Carpet Ambassador Chairman for 2013, Kenny Kelly with Residence Inn by Marriott Temple.
Pictured: Eula Jett holding her Jean Garner Red Carpet Ambassador of the Year Award during the 2013 Temple Chamber of Commerce Awards Banquet on January 25 at the Frank W. Mayborn Civic and Convention Center.
Aside from being our Ambassador of the Quarter, Eula Jett was also selected to receive the Jean Garner Red Carpet Ambassador of the Year Award! The Jean Garner Award is presented each year during the Temple Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards Banquet.
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January New Members Tiziana Bigbie, Realtor Tiziana Bigbie 1216 S. 31st St Temple, TX 76504 (254) 421 0556 www.tizianabigbie Real Estate
Direct Auto Insurance Dennis Nixon 3614 SW HK Dodgen Lp Temple, TX 76504 (254) 295 1502 www.directgeneral.com Insurance
Right at Home For Central Texas George Brinegar 4800 Lakewood Drive #2A Waco, TX 76710 (254) 399 0788 www.rahcentex.com Home Health Services
Stand2Learn, LLC Mack Westbrook 5713 Shellbournes Hill College Station, TX 77845 (254) 913 7137 www.stand2learn.com School Furniture
State Farm Insurance/Kerr, Dee Dee Kerr 5297 S. 31st #115 Temple, TX 76502 (254) 760 0200 www.comeseedee.com Insurance
January Renewing Members Aaron's Sales & Lease Aguilar Construction & Janitorial Services Aldrich Thomas Group, Realtors All County Surveying, Inc. American Printing Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar ASCO Atmos Energy Automatic Chef Canteen Aware Central Texas BBVA Compass Blackland Research & Extension Center Bob Mills Furniture Co., LLC Brockway, Gersbach, Franklin & Niemeier, P.C. BSP Engineers, Inc. E.R. Carpenter L.P. Congressman John R. Carter Texas 31 Cedar Crest Hospital & RTC Central Co. Ctr for MHMR Central Realty Partners Central Texas 4C, Inc. (Head Start) Central Texas Children's Center Central Texas Council Of Govts. Central Texas Veterans Health Care System CentraLand Title Company Chaney Cox Construction, Inc.
Cheeves Bros. Steak House Chick fil A Church's Chicken #1169 Cloud Construction Co., Inc. Coca Cola Enterprises Concentus Media Group Cornerstone Mortgage Company David Coufal Agency Crawford Bowers Funeral Home J. Philip Davis, Jr., D.D.S. Discover Natural Foods, Inc. Drews/Hunt Builders, LLC Engbrock Partners Ltd. Extraco Banks Families in Crisis, Inc. Farm Bureau Insurance/Davis Ford Ferguson Enterprises, Inc. First Baptist Church of Temple First Christian Church First Community Title Company First Texas Brokerage Company Gustav E. Gates, D.D.S. Gorilla Lube Gulf Coast Paper Company Harrell & Stoebner, P.C. H E B Food Store #071 H E B Food Store #182 Hill Country Transit District (The HOP)
Industrial Electric Service Insurors Marshall Johnson Oil Company Junior League of Bell Co/Second Hand Rose Jupe Feeds, Inc. KCEN TV Channel 6 Kiella Homebuilders KWTX TV News Channel 10 Lastovica Jewelers Ed Laughlin/Attorney at Law Linzy & Thigpen, Attys. Lonestar Structures Mars Petcare US Inc. McLane Company, Inc. McLane Group, L.P. MooreCo., Inc. Morris Financial Services Mt. Zion Baptist Church MW Builders The David Nix Agency Odyssey Hospice Pack 'N' Mail Peaceable Kingdom Retreat for Children Photo by Skeebo W.A. "Buck" Prewitt III Realty Executives of Temple Residence Inn by Marriott Temple Rexel Electrical & Datacom Supplies
Reynolds Pactiv Corporation Richard's Lawn Sprinklers & Pool Service Rodney Dunn Co., Inc./Rodney Dunn Rodney Dunn Co., Inc./Grady Tyroch Rudy's Interior & Exterior Seton Medical Center Harker Heights Sonic Drive In SPJST Supreme Lodge Stagecoach Inn State Farm Insurance/David Jennings Temple Bible Church Temple Daily Telegram Temple Feed & Supply Inc. Temple Granite Works Temple HELP Center Temple Jaycees Temple Machine Shop Temple Technology Services Texell Credit Union Time Warner Cable Business Class Turley Associates, Inc. United Way of Central Texas University of Mary Hardin Baylor USI Southwest Walmart Distribution Center #6083 Waters of Life Christian Center Wildflower House Assisted Living Z Medical Aesthetics
Are you a new Chamber Member, had a relocation or undergone some major remodeling? Well then it’s time for a Ribbon Cutting! Contact Sheila Poling at the Temple Chamber at (254) 773-2105 to schedule a time for the Red Carpet Ambassadors to come out and celebrate this milestone with you and be featured in the next Focus on Business.
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A Day In Social Services for Leadership Temple By: Adam Soorholtz, Stephen Clifton, H.B. Macey & Amber Speer, Leadership Temple also astounding to hear not only the facts about Back at the Chamber of Commerce, over a dozen The Snack Pack Program is continuing to grow poverty and other obstacles but also see the soluagencies took a half-day to present their capacities and has found focus for the Temple Leadership’s tions the city already has in place such as the HELP project. Recently, the team voted and agreed upon a in assisting the needy to the Leadership Temple Center which helps people in their time of need. Class. These agencies handle real life problems strategy on how Leadership Temple’s Snack Pack People going to the HELP Center can receive everywith real solutions. They Program can make an exact thing from money to help pay a bill in a tough time undertake issues such as impact. Churches Touching to education that will allow them to better their poverty, domestic violence, Lives for Christ (CTLC), is in lives. It is community centers such as this that make and teen pregnancy just to need of space to help grow Temple such a wonderful place to live. name a few and make a sigtheir current weekend backnificant impact on pack program. CTLC’s weekend people’s lives every backpack program is already day of the week. The reaching out to our Bell county agencies, coordinated students and helping feed over by United Way, spared 70 children over the weekend Judy Morales with the Temple Help Center, began the time to come and eduwho normally do not get a morning talking to Leadership Temple about their cate the Leadership meal. To combine efforts and efforts with East Temple development. Temple class on the gather resources, Temple problems our community faces and what Leadership’s Snack Pack Program will join in to aid they are doing to combat these issues. CTLC’s current weekend back program in raising Leadership Temple Curriculum Chairs funds for them to do more and give the ability to assigned small groups of students a real grow their current weekend backpack program. world scenario that these agencies On January 29, 2013, Leadership Temple particiencounter and had each group put together pated in Feed My Sheep on Avenue G and South an action plan with of attainable solutions. Third. Led by Elaine and Gary who volunteer 365It was an eye opening experience for days-a-year, Leadership Temple assisted in cooking, Leadership Temple to see what needs to be Part of the Leadership Temple Class of 2013, serving meals at Feed My Sheep packing, and serving over 130 meals to needy citidone to solve these social dilemmas. It was on Avenue G as part of Social Services Day. zens in Temple.
The State of Fort Hood, With Colonel Bertram C. Providence The Military Affairs Committee kicks off its first event of the year with the State of Fort Hood Luncheon. It will be held at the Hilton Garden Inn on February 20 beginning at 11:30. Our guest speaker for this year is Col. Bertram C. Providence with the Medical Corps. Colonel Bertram C. Providence, a native of Brooklyn, New York, earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry from Saint John’s University in Queens, NY. A Distinguished Military Graduate, Colonel Providence was commissioned through the Reserve Officer Training Corps. He holds a Medical Degree from the Uniformed Services University, a Masters degree in Business Administration with a focus on Healthcare from the George Washington University School of Business, and a Masters degree of Strategic Studies from the US Army War College. Colonel Providence’s previous assignments include flight surgeon, Multinational Force and Observes in Sinai, Egypt, Chief of the Orthopaedic Surgery Service at Womack Army Medical Center, Fort Bragg,
Certificate of Added Qualification in Sports North Carolina, Chief of the Adult Reconstruction Medicine from the American Board of Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement Service at Tripler Army Medical Center, Honolulu, Hawaii, Division Surgeon, Surgeons. He has completed a total joint fellowship in hip and knee replacements, and a Fellow of the 2nd Infantry Division, Camp Red Cloud, South American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Korea, Chief of Orthopaedics and Adult Colonel Providence’s awards and decorations Reconstruction and Joint Replacement Service at include the include Walter Reed Army the Legion of Merit, Medical Center, Bronze Star, Washington, Meritorious Service District of Columbia, and February 20, 2013 Medal, Joint Commendation Commander, US Medical 11:30-1:00 pm Medal, Expert Field Medic Department Activity at Fort Flight Surgeon badge Drum, New York. His most Hilton Garden Inn Temple badge, and Parachutist badge. recent assignment was the Command Surgeon for the Third Army/United States Colonel Providence is a member of the Order of Military Medical Merit and a recipient of the “A” Central at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina. Colonel Providence deployed to the Philippines as Medical Proficiency designator in orthopaedics from the US Army Surgeon General. an orthopaedic Surgeon with a Forward Surgical Colonel Providence is married to the former Team and to Afghanistan with a Combat Support Natalia Fici of Palermo, Sicily and they have one Hospital both in support of Operation Enduring daughter Gabrielle. Freedom. He deployed to Kuwait in support of You can register for the luncheon by calling the Operations New Dawn and Enduring Freedom. He Temple Chamber of Commerce at (254) 773-2105 participated in a Blast Resuscitation and Victim or by visiting their events page at Assistance mission to Cambodia and operation www.TempleTx.org. Cobra Gold in Thailand. Colonel Providence is Board Certified in Adult Reconstruction Orthopaedics and holds a
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Eco-Lunch & Learn Talks Renewable Energy and Business Funding By: Tanya Gray, Keep Temple Beautiful President Obama has a comprehensive plan to invest in alternative and renewable energy so we can have a cleaner America. As part of that process, agencies like the USDA Rural Development have set up a wide array of programs that will assist businesses in funding energy efficiency and renewable energy installations improving their operations while decreasing costs in the long run. USDA Rural Development is at the forefront of renewable energy financing with options including grants, guaranteed loans and payments. In a continued effort to accomplish these goals, the Development District of Central Texas (DDCT) a non-profit corporation funded to promote economic growth, increase employment opportunities through economic development planning within the region was awarded $93,000 through the USDA Rural Development – Rural
Business Enterprise Grant (RBEG) for the purpose of establishing a revolving loan program. On February 20th, Keep Temple Beautiful (KTB) will have its first EcoLunch & Learn of 2013. Eco-Lunch & Learns are environmental educational gatherings benefiting individuals, companies and their employees. The sessions provide tools and resources to incorporate conservation at home and work. Guest speaker will be Benae McFarland from Central Texas Council of Governments who will provide an overview of the program with emphasis on facts regarding eligible small businesses who apply to the USDA for grant funds concerning renewable energy or energy efficiency projects. These businesses can also utilize money from the Revolving Loan Fund Program as part of a “match”. In a push to help finance new and existing
businesses in rural communities, funds from the “Revolving Loan Fund Program” can be used for start-up and working capital loans, building and plant renovations, transportation improvements, project planning and other business needs. There is no more important resource for bettering the direction of this city and defining the ideas that will transform Temple than the actions taken by you as a resident so take this opportunity to attend the Eco-Lunch & Learn on Wednesday, February 20th, from 12pm-1pm at the Temple Chamber of Commerce, 2 N. 5th Street. This event is free to the public and lunch will be provided. To RSVP contact Tanya Gray at (254) 493-
4000 or ktb@templetx.org. Keep Temple Beautiful is a community-led, charitable organization dedicat-
Guest speaker will be Benae McFarland from Central Texas Council of Governments who will provide an overview of the program with emphasis on facts regarding eligible small businesses who apply to the USDA for grant funds concerning renewable energy or energy efficiency projects. ed to making our City a more beautiful place to live, learn and work. Our organization facilitates a wide range of activities relating to: Litter Prevention and Control, Beautification, Education and Public Awareness, Community Involvement. Volunteer or become a member today!
Library Book Sale Set For Feb. 13-16 By: Susan Howe, Friends of the Temple Public Library Teams of volunteers have been sorting books for weeks in preparation for the 5th annual Mid-Winter Used Book Sale set for Feb. 13-16 at the Temple Public Library. Thousands of books presorted into more than 90 categories are offered in
a comfortable, roomy setting at the annual event sponsored by the Friends of the Temple Public Library. The public sale Feb. 13-16 will be held in the McLane Room on the third floor of the Temple Public Library in downtown Temple. Shopping hours will be 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday and10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. Members will have an advance opportunity to shop at the Members’ Night sale from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 12. Memberships will be available at the door. Building on the success of
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Dance, Have Fun & Get Fit With the City of Temple By: Kristi Sykora, Temple Parks & Leisure Temple Triathlon Training Group February 16 --- Time: 2 - 4 p.m. Summit Fitness Center Free Get on the fast track toward completing your first triathlon by learning from the area’s most talented and experienced athletes in each of the three triathlon sports, including a USA Triathlon mentor. Our coaches will team up to get you swimming, riding and running all the way to completing your first-ever sprint-distance triathlon. For more information, call Ron at 254.298.5408 14th Annual Father Daughter Dance February 2 - 6 - 9 p.m. Frank W. Mayborn Convention Center, 3303 North 3rd Street Share an enchanted evening with your special young lady. It’s the dance she has been talking about since last year!
Fathers and daughters will dance the night away in the Grand Ballroom. $10 per ticket. Tickets must be purchased before the event. They will not be available at the door. Call 254.298.5740 for more information. Inflatable Fun Day February 23, 1-6p.m. Wilson Park Recreation Center, 2205 Curtis B. Elliott Drive Are your kids tired of being indoors due to the cold weather? Hop on over and join us for Inflatable Fun Day! The gym will be full of inflatables for kids to enjoy. Ages 2-10. $6 For more information, call 254.298.5740.
4th Annual Temple Trail Blazers The Temple Mayor's Council on Physical Fitness presents - "Most Miles in March" Kick Off Event - March 2, 10 a.m. Lions Park, 4320 Lions Park Rd Free Trek over to Lions Park to kick off this year’s Trail Blazer challenge. Rack up as many miles as you can during the month of March only on one or more of the many beautiful trails in Temple. For more information, call 254.298.5403.
New Museum Exhibit to Open in Celebration of Black History Month the jobs they provided. The railroad played such a The Temple Railroad and Heritage Museum will open a new exhibit on Saturday, February 2, in cele- major role in black heritage that it can be seen prevalently in black art, literature, drama, folklore, bration of Black History Month. The exhibit, called and music. “Tracks Through Black History,” will highlight the The Railroad & Heritage Museum’s exhibit will illusmany contributions that African Americans have trate how black Americans contributed to America's made to the railroad throughout its history. great rail systems. From Gandy Dancers, who mainThe history of American railroads cannot be separated from black history. For over a century, railroad tained the rails, to the Pullman Porters, who served companies provided These stories of hardship and heroism, travelers, entrants into the the most important exploitation and endurance, anger and museum will experience the industrial occupation artistry illuminate a rich heritage and social, cultural, political, and economic influence railroads for blacks. Gandy fascinating chapter in had on the black community. Part of Dancers, porters, chefs, mechanAmerican history. the exhibit will also highlight the cultural ics, laborers -- African American influence of the railroad as it relates to the music of men and women have been essential to the daily Ragtime composer, Scott Joplin, whose work – like operation and success of American railroads. others – was deeply influenced by the railroad. The connections between railroads and African Few today recall the importance of blacks to the Americans extend well beyond employment. Civil American railroad industry, even though most black rights protests beginning in the late 19th century families have railroading ancestors. These stories of challenged railroad segregation and job discriminahardship and heroism, exploitation and endurance, tion. The major waves of black migration to the anger and artistry illuminate a rich heritage and fasNorth depended almost entirely on railroads and
cinating chapter in American history. The exhibit will open on Saturday, February 2, and will remain on display through the end of March. A Family Day will also be held on January 26, in celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Activities planned for that day include story time, creating a Peace Blanket, and sharing MLK’s birthday cake. For more information about this exhibit or Family Day activities, please contact the museum office at 254298-5172 or visit www.rrhm.org.
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