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Events for August 2016
Oxford-Lafayette County Chamber of Commerce
Aug 2    BNI Weekly Meeting

Business Network International (BNI) is an organization which is "the world's largest referral organization" with over 185,000 members worldwide. BNI is in over 60 countries worldwide. BNI was founded in 1985 by Dr. Ivan Misner "for the primary purpose of building powerful referral networks".

BNI draws a distinction between a "referral" and a "lead." A lead is contact information for a prospect for a member's business, while a referral occurs only when the prospect has already expressed interest in the business in question, and is ready to be contacted by the referred BNI member.

Date: August 2, 2016
Time: 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Location: Oxford University Club, 300 North Lamar
Contact: Laura Mayer (717) 713-9753 (work) mayerfamilycleaning@gmail.com
EMail: (717) 713-9753 (work)
Date/Time Details: Held every Tuesday morning from 8 am to 9:30 am
Fees/Admission: Members pay a  joining fee, an annual membership fee, and a weekly meeting fee to cover room expenses and refreshments. Visitors are welcome to attend and learn how this dynamic organization works.
Aug 3    WEEKLY KIWANIS MEETING
includes lunch and a local program speaker
Date: August 3, 2016
Time: 12:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: Oxford University Club, 300 North Lamar
Contact: Jim Stephens ph 662 801 3056
Aug 4    Tallahatchie Toastmasters Meeting
Visit Our Local Toastmaster Club Because Leaders are Made Here!
We meet every 1st & 3rd Thursday of the month!

For 90 years Toastmasters International has been helping people improve their communication and leadership skills. Whether you fear public speaking or you just want to sound more aticulate, Toastmasters can help you.

But  it's not just about communication. Toastmasters is where leaders are made. Improve your leadership skills with the Toastmaster formula too.

Visit our meeting to discover how we can help you. Our chapter has been in existant since 1968 so we have the experience to help you reach your goals!
Date: August 4, 2016
Time: 7:00 PM - 8:15 PM
Website: http://www.tallahatchietoastmasters.com
Location: University Of Mississippi School of Law Room 1115
Contact: For more information email Lucienne at vpr-2431@toastmasterclubs.org
EMail: president-2431@toastmastersclubs.org
Date/Time Details: 1st & 3rd Thursdays from 7p-8:15pm
Fees/Admission: FREE admission and FREE parking
Aug 5    Lafayette County School District Classes Begin
Date: August 5, 2016
Website: http://www.gocommodores.org
Aug 8    Oxford School District Classes Begin
Date: August 8, 2016
Website: http://www.oxfordsd.org
Aug 9    BNI Weekly Meeting

Business Network International (BNI) is an organization which is "the world's largest referral organization" with over 185,000 members worldwide. BNI is in over 60 countries worldwide. BNI was founded in 1985 by Dr. Ivan Misner "for the primary purpose of building powerful referral networks".

BNI draws a distinction between a "referral" and a "lead." A lead is contact information for a prospect for a member's business, while a referral occurs only when the prospect has already expressed interest in the business in question, and is ready to be contacted by the referred BNI member.

Date: August 9, 2016
Time: 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Location: Oxford University Club, 300 North Lamar
Contact: Laura Mayer (717) 713-9753 (work) mayerfamilycleaning@gmail.com
EMail: (717) 713-9753 (work)
Date/Time Details: Held every Tuesday morning from 8 am to 9:30 am
Fees/Admission: Members pay a  joining fee, an annual membership fee, and a weekly meeting fee to cover room expenses and refreshments. Visitors are welcome to attend and learn how this dynamic organization works.
Aug 10    WEEKLY KIWANIS MEETING
includes lunch and a local program speaker
Date: August 10, 2016
Time: 12:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: Oxford University Club, 300 North Lamar
Contact: Jim Stephens ph 662 801 3056
Aug 11    Chamber After Hours hosted by The Blake of Oxford

Monthly Chamber After Hours is a networking opportunity for our Chamber of Commerce members. New Chamber members are introduced and given a chance to highlight their businesses.  Hosting opportunities are available exclusively to Chamber members.

Date: August 11, 2016
Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Website: http://www.oxfordms.com
Location: This month's After Hours is hosted by The Blake of Oxford, located at 110 Ed Perry Blvd.
Contact: Have questions or interested in donating a door prize? Contact Samantha Pepper for details.
EMail: rosie@oxfordms.com
Date/Time Details: Thursday, August 11th, 5 - 7 p.m.
Fees/Admission: You must be a Chamber or Economic Development Foundation member to attend.  Members may invite a guest to the event.  There is no charge to attend.
Aug 16    BNI Weekly Meeting

Business Network International (BNI) is an organization which is "the world's largest referral organization" with over 185,000 members worldwide. BNI is in over 60 countries worldwide. BNI was founded in 1985 by Dr. Ivan Misner "for the primary purpose of building powerful referral networks".

BNI draws a distinction between a "referral" and a "lead." A lead is contact information for a prospect for a member's business, while a referral occurs only when the prospect has already expressed interest in the business in question, and is ready to be contacted by the referred BNI member.

Date: August 16, 2016
Time: 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Location: Oxford University Club, 300 North Lamar
Contact: Laura Mayer (717) 713-9753 (work) mayerfamilycleaning@gmail.com
EMail: (717) 713-9753 (work)
Date/Time Details: Held every Tuesday morning from 8 am to 9:30 am
Fees/Admission: Members pay a  joining fee, an annual membership fee, and a weekly meeting fee to cover room expenses and refreshments. Visitors are welcome to attend and learn how this dynamic organization works.
Aug 17    WEEKLY KIWANIS MEETING
includes lunch and a local program speaker
Date: August 17, 2016
Time: 12:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: Oxford University Club, 300 North Lamar
Contact: Jim Stephens ph 662 801 3056
Aug 18    Lafayette Oxford Foundation for Tomorrow hosts "Night for Nonprofits"
On Thursday, August 18th, 2016, Lafayette Oxford Foundation for Tomorrow (LOFT) will host a "Night for Nonprofits" event at the Powerhouse from 6:00 pm- 9:00 pm, featuring public presentations of grant proposals and an audience vote to select a $10,000 grand prize grant-winner. 
Date: August 18, 2016
Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Website: http://loftms.org
Location: The Powerhouse
413 S 14th St, Oxford, MS 38655
Aug 19    Methodist Orthotics & Prosthetics Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Date: August 19, 2016
Time: 11:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Website: https://www.methodistonline.org/clinics/orthotics-prosthetics
Location: 1207 Office Park Drive Suite A, Oxford, MS 38655
Aug 20 - Aug 21    Home Place Throw Down
Join us this August for the Home Place Throw Down with local food, spirits, and music. The Saturday celebration will feature local music legends such as the Como Mamas, Kenny Brown, Rev. John Wilkins Band, Sharde Thomas & The Rising Star Fife and Drum Band, R.L. Boyce, The Como-Tions, and more! Brad Hayden of Oxford Smoke Shop will be joining us to help cook some of Home Place’s delicious pork. Tickets are $5 upon arrival and food and drinks will be available for purchase. We are excited for you to join us out at Home Place Pastures to come see what Home Place is all about and celebrate another year of hard work with us!
Date: August 20, 2016
Time: 6:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Website: http://www.homeplacepastures.com
Location: Home Place Pastures 1513 Home Place Rd. Como, MS 38619
Contact: (662) 292-5808 (662) 822-3348
EMail: info@homeplacepastures.com
Date/Time Details: Saturday August 20, 2016 from 6:00 in the evening to midnight
Fees/Admission: $5 admission fee with food and drink available for purchase
Aug 23    BNI Weekly Meeting

Business Network International (BNI) is an organization which is "the world's largest referral organization" with over 185,000 members worldwide. BNI is in over 60 countries worldwide. BNI was founded in 1985 by Dr. Ivan Misner "for the primary purpose of building powerful referral networks".

BNI draws a distinction between a "referral" and a "lead." A lead is contact information for a prospect for a member's business, while a referral occurs only when the prospect has already expressed interest in the business in question, and is ready to be contacted by the referred BNI member.

Date: August 23, 2016
Time: 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Location: Oxford University Club, 300 North Lamar
Contact: Laura Mayer (717) 713-9753 (work) mayerfamilycleaning@gmail.com
EMail: (717) 713-9753 (work)
Date/Time Details: Held every Tuesday morning from 8 am to 9:30 am
Fees/Admission: Members pay a  joining fee, an annual membership fee, and a weekly meeting fee to cover room expenses and refreshments. Visitors are welcome to attend and learn how this dynamic organization works.
Aug 24    WEEKLY KIWANIS MEETING
includes lunch and a local program speaker
Date: August 24, 2016
Time: 12:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: Oxford University Club, 300 North Lamar
Contact: Jim Stephens ph 662 801 3056
Aug 25    Tallahatchie Toastmasters Meeting
Visit Our Local Toastmaster Club Because Leaders are Made Here!
We meet every 1st & 3rd Thursday of the month!

For 90 years Toastmasters International has been helping people improve their communication and leadership skills. Whether you fear public speaking or you just want to sound more aticulate, Toastmasters can help you.

But  it's not just about communication. Toastmasters is where leaders are made. Improve your leadership skills with the Toastmaster formula too.

Visit our meeting to discover how we can help you. Our chapter has been in existant since 1968 so we have the experience to help you reach your goals!
Date: August 25, 2016
Time: 7:00 PM - 8:15 PM
Website: http://www.tallahatchietoastmasters.com
Location: University Of Mississippi School of Law Room 1115
Contact: For more information email Lucienne at vpr-2431@toastmasterclubs.org
EMail: president-2431@toastmastersclubs.org
Date/Time Details: 1st & 3rd Thursdays from 7p-8:15pm
Fees/Admission: FREE admission and FREE parking
Aug 26    EDF First to Know Breakfast Featuring Chancellor Vitter
Date: August 26, 2016
Time: 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Website: http://oxfordms.com
Location: 102 Ed Perry Blvd, Oxford, MS 38655
Aug 26 - Aug 27    NEW ORLEANS’ GRAVY PLAYS PROUD LARRY’S with CBDB
Seasoned Rock Quartet Schedules Oxford Performance: August 26 OXFORD, MS, August 22, 2016–Southern Rock ensemble, Gravy, is set to perform Oxford venue, Proud Larry’s on Friday, August 26 with CBDB of Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Gravy has successfully “created their own very original sound with their latest album Get Busy Living – a bit of neo soul mixed with some indie rock smothered in a whole bunch of New Orleans funk - just as refreshingly new and tasty as a great chef's sauce” according to producer of Gravy’s latest album and founding member of Galactic, Robert Mercurio. Inspired by a cultural renaissance and newfound clarity of vision; Gravy preaches the gospel of New Orleans funk while maintaining a creative voice steeped in the time-honored traditions of The Crescent City. They took their unique blend of influences and artfully crafted an infectious style capable of blending genres and (in a word) “redefining” what is possible for the band, according to co-producer and fellow Galactic member, Ben Ellman. Excited to pursue a fresh set of tour dates and festival spots, Gravy is on a mission to bring their message to music fans hungry for something that challenges, inspires, and satisfies the soul.
Date: August 26, 2016
Time: 8:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Website: http://www.proudlarrys.com/event/1271591-cbdb-oxford/
Location: Proud Larry's
Contact: http://www.proudlarrys.com/event/1271591-cbdb-oxford/
EMail: ivy@gravymusic.com
Date/Time Details: Friday, 8/26 Doors: 8pm Show: 9pm
Fees/Admission: $10
Aug 30    BNI Weekly Meeting

Business Network International (BNI) is an organization which is "the world's largest referral organization" with over 185,000 members worldwide. BNI is in over 60 countries worldwide. BNI was founded in 1985 by Dr. Ivan Misner "for the primary purpose of building powerful referral networks".

BNI draws a distinction between a "referral" and a "lead." A lead is contact information for a prospect for a member's business, while a referral occurs only when the prospect has already expressed interest in the business in question, and is ready to be contacted by the referred BNI member.

Date: August 30, 2016
Time: 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Location: Oxford University Club, 300 North Lamar
Contact: Laura Mayer (717) 713-9753 (work) mayerfamilycleaning@gmail.com
EMail: (717) 713-9753 (work)
Date/Time Details: Held every Tuesday morning from 8 am to 9:30 am
Fees/Admission: Members pay a  joining fee, an annual membership fee, and a weekly meeting fee to cover room expenses and refreshments. Visitors are welcome to attend and learn how this dynamic organization works.
Aug 31    WEEKLY KIWANIS MEETING
includes lunch and a local program speaker
Date: August 31, 2016
Time: 12:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: Oxford University Club, 300 North Lamar
Contact: Jim Stephens ph 662 801 3056