Local Events
Hopkinsville-Christian County: Keep It Clean, Keep it Green:
A beautification awareness campaign, Hopkinsville-Christian County: Keep it Clean, Keep it Green has been coordinated by the Chamber's Community Enhancement Committee, in partnership with the City of Hopkinsville Beautification Commission. The purpose of the campaign is to encourage more citizen involvement and ownership in helping to ensure Hopkinsville-Christian County is a clean and attractive community. If you are interested in learning more about beautification and enhancement efforts, please call 270-885-9096 to schedule a presentation or for more information. Sponsorship opportunities are also available!
8th Annual Lexi Sabatino Poker Run
Skin Cancer Awareness: Be Sun Smart
One in five Americans will develop skin cancer in their lifetime. Of all the cancers humans can get, skin cancer is the most common. More than 1 million cases of skin cancer are diagnosed in the United States every year. Who gets skin cancer? People of all colors and races get skin cancer. Risk factors include: sunburns, family history of skin cancer, exposure to x-rays, weakened immune system. Using indoor tanning devices such as tanning beds and sunlamps also increases the risk of developing skin cancer.
You can have fun in the sun and decrease your risk of skin cancer! Here is how to be Sun Smart:
* Generously apply sunscreen with a Sun Protection Factor (SPF) of 30 or more to all exposed skin. Reapply every two hours, even on cloudy days and after swimming or sweating.
* Wear protective clothing such as a wide-brimmed hat, sunglasses, pants and long-sleeved shirts when possible.
* Seek shade. Remember the sun's rays are strongest between 10am and 4pm. If your shadow is shorter than you are, seek shade.
* Protect children from sun exposure by playing in the shade, wearing protective clothing and applying sunscreen.
* Avoid tanning beds. Ultraviolet light from the sun and tanning beds can cause skin cancer and wrinkling.
* Check your birthday suit on your birthday! If you notice anything changing, growing, or bleeding on your skin, see a dermatologist.
Skin cancer is very treatable when caught early. Be Sun Smart this summer. For more information, or tips on staying Sun Smart, contact a Health Educator at the Christian County Health Department at 887-4160.
Member Appreciation Night:
Come join the Chamber on Thursday, July 29, 2010, at 5:00 p.m. at the Chamber of Commerce for our very first Member Appreciation Night! We'll be grilling hot dogs and hamburgers as you network and enjoy an evening with us. To RSVP, please visit the Chamber website at www.hopkinsvillechamber.com or call 270-885-9096. For more information, contact DeeAnna Yates at dyates@hopkinsvillechamber.com.
Teacher Appreciation Breakfast/Classified Staff Luncheon:
The Christian County Board of Education will be hosting the annual Teacher Appreciation Breakfast and Classified Staff Luncheon on Monday, August 9, 2010, at 7:30 a.m. at the James E. Bruce Convention Center. The success of the educational system is critical to the business community and the quality of life in Hopkinsville-Christian County. Honoring our teachers at the Teacher Appreciation Breakfast is one small way Chamber members can show support. For information on sponsoring a table, contact the Chamber of Commerce at 270-885-9096.
Salute Week:
The Military Affairs Committee is in the planning process of Christian County Salutes Fort Campbell Week that runs September 10-17. While many of our troops will be deployed during this time, we are working on some fun and unique ways to thank our military for their sacrifice and show support. We ask that you join us in this endeavor to salute the troops by becoming a sponsor. Events include, but not limited to, the Oak Grove Family Kick-Off, Ladies Luncheon & Tour of Homes, and the Freedom Friday Chili Cook-off, which we anticipate to be bigger and better this year! For more information about how to sponsor Salute Week or volunteer, contact Kelli Pendleton at 270-885-9096 or kpendleton@hopkinsvillechamber.com.
Boys and Girls Club to Host 3rd Annual 'Dinner for a Difference':
The Boys and Girls Club of Hopkinsville will host their 3rd Annual 'Dinner for a Difference' on Thursday, July 29, 2010, at the James E. Bruce Convention Center. Seating begins at 6:00 p.m., with dinner being served at 6:15 p.m. For complete details, contact Roberto Serrano at 270-887-4020 or email roberto@bgchoptown.org.
