Events for November 2017
Lexington Area Chamber of Commerce
Nov 4    Fall Festival hosted by Light of the World Church Festival
Date: November 4, 2017
Time: 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Nov 7    Speed Networking Event
 
 
Sponsored by:
 
Want to meet your next great referral partner or dream client but don't have time? We all have busy schedules that limit this opportunity which is why we are introducing a new way to network! 
 
How it works...
Our facilitator and host of the event is Terri Watkins with SpinFrogs. Our facilitator and host of the event is Terri Watkins with SpinFrogs. This event offers a chance to change the time issue. Everyone will have a 2.5 minutes to pitch your business. After your time has expired you will listen to your partner, and when the bell rings move on to the next person. In the matter of 30 minutes you will meet at least 10 people and know if you want to follow up with them.
 We will have Door prizes from BAM Nutrition, Rhythms Spa & Wellness and Bull City Ciderworks! You have to be present to win! 

So remember to bring business cards for networking and door prizes! 
 
This event is free and open to Chamber members
and non-members of the business community.

Pre-register by Oct. 31st and you will receive 1 complimentary cider on us!
Deadline to register online is Nov. 6th.
Space is limited so let us know you can come be registering below.
 
Register Here
 
WHEN
Tuesday, November 7th
5:30pm-7:00pm
Open networking and appetizers from 5:30pm-6:00pm
Speed Networking to begin @ 6:00pm
WHERE
Bull City Ciderworks
599 Salisbury Street, Lexington
(please park and enter through back entrance)
 
 
Thank you to Sheetz and Indulgence Bakery for providing our appetizers and sweets for the evening!
 

 
 
Date: November 7, 2017
Time: 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Location: Bull City Ciderworks
599 Salisbury Street, Lexington
(please park and enter through back entrance)
Date/Time Details: Tuesday, November 7th
5:30pm-7:00pm
Open networking and appetizers from 5:30pm-6:00pm
Speed Networking to begin @ 6:00pm
Fees/Admission: No Charge.
Open to Chamber members
and non-members of the business community.
 
Nov 9    Impact Martial Arts Christmas Open House
Date: November 9, 2017
Time: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Nov 9    Business After Hours-High Rock Lake River Rats
 
 
 
 
Join the Chamber for a 
Business After Hours
9th  * November * 2017
Hosted By
 
 
 
 
 
When
5:30pm-7:00pm
Thursday, November 9th
Where
High Rock Outfitters
13 South Main Street
Lexington, NC 27292
The River Rats will be commerating their 30 years for helping area children in need. So come out to learn more about their organization and celebrate their anniversary with us!
Each chamber attendee will receive a complimentary $6 bar voucher from the River Rats.
 
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Date: November 9, 2017
Time: 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Location: High Rock Outfitters
13 South Main Street
Lexington, NC 27292
Date/Time Details: 5:30pm-7:00pm
Thursday, November 9th

 
Nov 10    United Way of Davidson County: Workshop on Board Governance
Class/Event: Board Governance
Date: Friday, November 10, 2017 - 8:30 AM
Location: Davidson County Community College, 297 DCC Road, Thomasville, NC 27360 Rittling Conference Center, Room 110
  **Priority registration given to Davidson County nonprofits**

A look at nonprofit governance, including best practices. Topics include the role of the board, building an effective board, the relationship and roles of the board and staff, how to monitor and evaluate the Executive Director, and best practices for nonprofit governance.

Karl retired from RJR Nabisco, Inc. as Director of Worldwide Organization Development & Training. He served over 20 years as a senior level manager providing consulting services to RJR corporate and operating company management of Del Monte, Nabisco, Sea Land Shipping, Kentucky Fried Chicken, etc. on a national and international (over 30 countries) basis in the areas of strategic and operational planning, organizational analysis, staffing structure, training and leadership development. He also served as Special Assistant to the Chairman and CEO.

An avid volunteer, Karl works annually with over 100 nonprofits in North Carolina. He provides on-going mentoring/coaching to several current Executive Directors and assistance to municipalities, churches, civic organizations/associations, and non-profits in the areas of strategic planning; board development & assessment; staff development training; coaching; business planning; organization analysis & structure; executive search processes; potential merger discussions; mediation/facilitation; and human resources policies.

This session is sponsored by United Way of Davidson County, Davidson County Community College, and HandsOn NWNC.

The class will be held from 8:30-10:30 am.

**Multiple board members from the same organization are encouraged to attend.**

For detailed information and registration please follow the link below:

http://www.handsonnwnc.org/eventRegistration.aspx?id=358
Date: November 10, 2017
Time: 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Location:
 
Nov 10    Girl's Night Out Hosted by Cooper Road Collection

Hello ladies! It's about time that we treat ourselves to a well deserved night out!

Join us at Cooper Road Collection to shop your favorite plus size looks and also bring your girlfriends of any size to shop the comfort of LuLaRoe clothing.

Get pampered with makeovers and facials from Mary Kay and Rodan + Fields consultants along with hand massages from Rhythms Spa and Wellness Center.

Shop LipSense and Living Essential Oils for early Christmas gifts.

We will have appetizers and drinks for all to enjoy along with great music and company.

We hope you and all your girls can join us!
Date: November 10, 2017
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location:
Cooper Road Collection
16 West Second Avenue, Lexington, North Carolina 27295
Date/Time Details: Friday, November 10 at 7 PM - 9 PM EST
Nov 13    Cancer Center Support Group
Event: Cancer Center Support Group
Date: September 11, October 9, November 13, December 11
Time: 6? 7 pm
Location: Lexington Medical Center-Hinkle Chapel, 250 Hospital Drive, Lexington, NC
Description: Hearing a diagnoses of cancer can be scary for not only a patient but their family members and friends. Join Reverend Dianne Horton, Manager for Chaplaincy and Clinical Ministry for a cancer support group to express any feelings or concerns you may have in a caring atmosphere. All are welcome to attend.
Link: http://lexington.wakehealth.edu/Health-Calendar.htm
 
Date: November 13, 2017
Time: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Nov 14    Lunch in Lexington-November 14th
 
 
Join the Chamber for
Lunch in Lexington
 
Are you interested in meeting and networking with other businesses?
Then join us for lunch!
 
 
WHEN
Tuesday, November 14th
11:30am-12:30pm
WHERE
Smokey Joes BBQ
1101 South Main Street, Lexington
 
 
These meetings are a great way to network your business, build relationships, and experience our local restaurants.
 
These meetings are open to anyone so please feel to bring a guest!
 
Date: November 14, 2017
Time: 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Location: Smokey Joes BBQ
1101 South Main Street
Lexington, NC
Date/Time Details: Tuesday, November 14th
11:30am-12:30pm
Nov 14    Workshop - Accessing Services & Finding Local Resources for Autism
Date: November 14, 2017
Time: 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Nov 16    Author Dr. Gary Chapman hosted by The Life Center
Join The Life Center to hear Author Dr. Gary Chapman speak at 11:00am on Thursday, November 16th; lunch will follow at no charge.

Date: November 16, 2017
Location: 601 West Center Street
Contact: The LIfe Center 336-249-2155
Date/Time Details: November 16, 2017
11:00am
Fees/Admission: Free
Nov 17 - Nov 18    Songbook @ The Smith ALL THAT JAZZ: A KANDER AND EBB SONGBOOK

SONGBOOK @ THE SMITH
ALL THAT JAZZ:  
A KANDER AND EBB SONGBOOK 

November 17th (Friday) and 18th (Saturday)

Doors open at 6:30PM
Show starts at 7:30PM

Come see Mickey Sharpe, Erin Fanelly, Neil Shepherd, Cornelia Briggs, Shannon Odell Lindegren, Karen Beymer Kepley and Laurie Long Briggs perform some of your favorite songs from Cabaret and Chicago including:
 
Cabaret
Maybe This Time
All That Jazz
Razzle Dazzle
When You're Good To Mama
Theme From "New York, New York"
 
You’ll also hear songs from Kiss of the Spider Woman, Curtains, Funny Lady, and Liza with a Z among others.

(Wine available for purchase.)

Limited Seating
Tickets available online at www.smithciviccenter.org
or at the Civic Center office, or by calling
336.249.7875

$15.00 Regular Ticket Price
$10.00 for Students and Children 12 and under


 
Date: November 17, 2017
Time: 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Website: http://www.smithciviccenter.org/events/songbook-at-the-smith/
Location: Edward C. Smith Civic Center
217 South Main Street
Lexington, NC  27292
Contact: 336.249.7875
EMail: info@smithciviccenter.org
Date/Time Details: Friday, November 17 and Saturday, November 18
Doors Open at 6:30PM  Show Starts at 7:30PM
Fees/Admission: $15.00 Regular Ticket Price
$10.00 for Students and Children 12 and under
For Ticket Purchase please visit our website
Nov 18    Cider, Shopping and S'More hosted by Rhythms Spa & Wellness
Date: November 18, 2017
Time: 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Nov 27 - Nov 28    Christmas Tree Lighting at Novant Health Thomasville Medical Center
Date: November 27, 2017
Nov 28    Morning Business Brew-May 23
   Morning Business Brew
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8:00am-9:30am  (Floating)
 
Stop by on your way in to work and join us for breakfast, coffee and networking at 
Black Chicken Coffee House
23 W. 2nd Street, Lexington
These meetings are a great way to network your business, build relationships, and experience great coffee in Lexington.
 
 
These meetings are open to anyone so please feel to bring a guest!
Date: November 28, 2017
Time: 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Location:
Black Chicken Coffee House
23 W. 2nd Street, Lexington

 
Date/Time Details: Tuesday, November 28
8:00am-9:30am
Fees/Admission: Open to Chamber members and guests to visit.
Free to attend.
Nov 28    Home Instead Senior Care Caregiver Training Center Grand Opening
Date: November 28, 2017
Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Nov 30    Lexington Chamber 27th Annual Christmas Gala & Auction
 
 
Officially announcing our 27th Annual
Christmas Gala and Auction...
this year at Commons on the Green!
 
Thursday, November 30th @ 6pm
 
Tickets are now on sale at the Chamber office and also available from our Board Members and Ambassadors. Call to reserve a ticket since quantities are limited! Our pricing is the same as for many years......
 
$125 ticket is admission for two people, including food and drinks. 
This also includes one entry in the $5,000 reverse raffle.
 
$50 ticket is admission for one person, including food and drinks. 
No entry in $5,000 reverse raffle.
Deadline to reserve tickets is Monday, November 27th
 
Sponsorship Opportunity:  As always, we depend on corporate sponsorships for underwriting party expenses, so let us know if you can be a sponsor at one of four affordable levels listed below.
Deadline for sponsors is November 20th.
 
Gala Sponsor Levels
 
In lots of ways, the Chamber needs your help to have a successful event
that lets us raise extra financial resources and thus hold our dues
pricing at a modest level.
Thank you in advance for supporting our Chamber!
 
Kent Beck              Bridgett Roach                   Laura Gobble
President        Communications Manager     Membership Manager
 
Date: November 30, 2017
Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Location: Commons on the Green
200 Country Blvd., Lexington
Date/Time Details: Thursday, November 30th
6:00pm
Fees/Admission: $125 ticket is admission for two people, including food and drinks. 
   This also includes one entry in the $5,000 reverse raffle. 
$50 ticket is admission for one person, including food and drinks. 
    No entry in $5,000 reverse raffle.
Deadline to reserve tickets is Monday, November 27th