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Saturday December 10,2022 So it’s time to start thinking of floats for the Christmas Parade! We would love for all to participate: churches, organizations, businesses, individuals, groups and families! It’s a special event on the square for all to enjoy! Meet Santa and Mrs. Claus at the Gazebo after the parade. Parade Starring Santa Christmas…

A demonstration of kindness and small town community, we are so pleased to share this generous welcome sign with all visitors and residents. We all say a big, “Thank You!” to our Chamber member, Amber Simpson, NP of the HealthPoint Clinic. She did an amazing job with the flower bed below the Centerville Welcome sign.

As this day ends, I would like to say, “It was a wonderful day!” We have prepared for this holiday for months. I’m always amazed how it falls right into place each year–growing bigger and bigger! (Maybe a little warmer each year!) When planning we always keep the past volunteers in mind. The hours they…

Leon County’s 48th Annual 4th of July Celebration: Funtier Days: June 24 – July 4, 2023 Theme: To Be Determined General Vendors Food Vendors 2023 Schedule: June 24 – July 4 For up-to-date details, more information, or questions, visit our Facebook page or call the chamber.

Sat., May 14; 10-11 AM; Lake Sullivan Everyone is welcome! No local grocery store? No problem! Learn about the natural resources the early pioneers used to help them in their day-to-day lives. This will be about a 1-mile hike around Lake Sullivan. This event is free with paid park entrance or Texas State Park Pass.…

Sat. May 28; 2-3 PM; for Kids 12 & Under Meet at the Pavilion at Fort Bogy State Park Did Charlie Roach fall from a tree, or was he pushed? Help Inspector Cricket find out what really happened in the Mystery of Bugtown. This event is free with paid park entrance or Texas State Park…

Sat., May 21; 2-3 PM; Kids With Parental Supervision Learn to identify animals by what they leave behind; tracks and scat. (Poop models–not the real stuff!) This event is free with paid park entrance or Texas State Park Pass. Register for the event by calling the park office at (903) 344-1116. Directions to Fort Boggy…

Sat., May 7; 8–9:30 PM; @ Lake Sullivan Everyone is welcome to observe the night sky through Fort Boggy’s new telescope. Bring a flashlight with a red filter, binoculars, and/or your own telescope. This event is free with paid park entrance or Texas State Park Pass. Register for the event by calling the park office…

Social media is often a go-to for people to get information. The community-wide garage sale or family BBQ updates are great to share in any way you want on whatever app you want. There are social apps that facilitate gathering and group planning. However, when you need up-to-date information quickly, do you know where to…

As a small business owner, you realize how important it is to network in your local community. And non-members can indeed attend chamber events. But you’re thinking of joining so what does a Chamber of Commerce do? We have some insight to help you decide. What is the Role of a Chamber of Commerce? A…

We can find almost anything we need on Google, Amazon, eBay, or Etsy. But why? What might inspire us to create better conditions for local specialty stores and to create a counterpart to large retail chains and online stores? The answer is, of course, to improve our small town. Shopping locally is an important part…

New businesses are starting all of the time. It’s easy to get exposure on social media and not that hard to launch your own website. So the question is, why should you join the Centerville Chamber of Commerce or any local chamber? Will the cost be worth it? Granted, we’re a bit biased. First, let’s…