Mark your calendars for the next Texas Photo Festival in 2010!
Grab your camera and tripod and join the Smithville Music and Film Commission for the Second Annual Texas Photo Festival in historic Smithville sponsored by Westcott.
On Sunday, Oct. 10, the streets of downtown Smithville will be transformed into nine different stations with varying themes including live models available to be photographed by the public. The event is free to participate and is open to photographers of all ages and skill levels.
The photographic vignettes open at 1 p.m. and remain open until 5 p.m. The event continues at Pocket’s Grille in the evening. with an “Image Share” and happy hour until 7 p.m. Enter the free photo contest sponsored by The Smithville Times for registered participants to cap the day with categories for all age groups.
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Last Updated on Sunday, 15 August 2010 10:25 |
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WELCOME TO SMITHVILLE TEXAS |
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Smithville has always been a community-minded town with great shopping, lodging, dining and pure fun.
This site features our historic buildings and homes, recreational opportunities, lodging, restaurants, businesses and organizations, and other information of interest to tourists and families or businesses that might be interested in relocating to our community.
Our citizens also participate in and celebrate quite a few events throughout the year including our four day Jamboree after Easter and our Festival of Lights in December.
No matter what time of year, we look forward to being with family, seeing old friends, and to meeting you, the friend we have not yet met. |
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SUBMIT ENTRY FOR "Texas Is..." VIDEO CONTEST |
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The Texas Department of Agriculture is hosting an amateur video contest in honor of Texas Travel and Tourism Week, and all of Smithville and the area is invited to participate. The goal is to promote the products, culture, and communities that call Texas home. Texas residents are encouraged to videotape locales that represent what Texas means to them. Winners will receive free publicity and exposure for their videos on YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, TDA websites, and GO TEXAN marketing pieces.
The theme of the contest is "Texas Is..." Contestants will have the opportunity to define what the state of Texas means to them. Examples of acceptable video themes include, but are not limited to, the following: GEOGRAPHIC, ENTERTAINMENT, INDUSTRY, NATURE, CULTURE.
There are so many ways to express what Texas (and Smithville) means to you. Make your 1 minute video today. Entry must be postmarked Aug. 31, 2010.
For more information, see the Texas Department of Agriculture site. CLICK HERE
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- Thursday, 9/2 - Chamber radio segment on KBUK 104.9 fm – 8:45 am
- Saturday, 9/4 – First Saturday Art Festival – 10 am to 5 pm – Main and First Streets – Live music, art vendors, and activities for the kids
- Tuesday, 9/7 – Festival of Lights meeting – The Patio Restaurant (across the street from the Chamber office between Total Control Salon and Pendergrass Mortuary) – 7 pm
Tickets are now on sale for the Second Annual Smithville Music Festival! Come down to the Chamber office and pick yours up before they sell out! The general admission tickets are $20 each and the VIP tickets are $100. VIP tickets include selected seating area, fajita buffet, beverages, select parking, and limited performer access. If you can’t get to the Chamber office for tickets, you can buy them online at www.frontgatetickets.com (with a service fee added). For more information about the event, visit www.smithvillemusicfestival.org.
The Chamber is also selling tickets for the Cure on the Colorado fundraiser (www.cureonthecolorado.org) at Riverbend Park on Saturday, September 25 and the Smithville Community Gardens Dinner fundraiser at the Smithville Recreation Center on Saturday, September 11. Tickets for both events are $25.
Finally, we wanted to make an announcement about an opportunity for uninsured/underinsured women to receive free mammograms. Susan G. Komen for the Cure is funding this program for women between the ages of 40 through 64 who have no insurance, Medicaid, or Medicare, OR have a high deductible for mammogram screenings to receive a voucher for a free screening at Smithville Regional Hospital. There are other criteria that must be met in order to be eligible. For more information, visit www.komenaustin.org or contact Keri Worthy at 512-392-1161 x 307 (
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Don’t forget that you can still sign up for Texas Legal Protection Plan through your Chamber membership. For a low monthly rate of under $6 per month (for an individual) or less than $16 per month (for a family), you can register to be part of the TLPP network providing pre-paid legal protection for a variety of situations. If you missed the Chamber Luncheon and would like to know more about this service, call the Chamber office or visit their website at www.tlpp.org.
Check out the " Member Announcements" for the latest news from our wonderful Chamber membership. Remember, if you have an announcement you would like to make, send it to me and I’ll get it posted as soon as possible.
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INDIEPIXFILMS.COM
Get your online copy of Artois the Goat
Award-winning, “Artois the Goat” filmed in Smithville now available online in a “burn-to-DVD” format. IndiePix Price: $14.95 For details, CLICK HERE
Courtesy of dBusinessNews – WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 15, 2010
Sharp Propane Celebrates 61st Anniversary with Sharp Service Week Austin
Sharp Propane employees spent the week of August 9-13 volunteering across the state to celebrate the company's 61st anniversary. Sharp Service Week is part of the company's year-round community service program. To read more CLICK HERE.
AUSTIN AMERICAN STATESMAN -AUGUST 22, 2010
The story of J.W. Breeden, a 24 year old homegrown business owner, written by Statesman writer Laylan Copelin. To see article, CLICK HERE.
KXAN NEW - JULY 1, 2010
Drink rainwater to boost solar power
Bastrop County man says it can be done
AUSTIN (KXAN) - David Schraub got sick and tired of people dissing his ideas.
"I used to go to solar meetings all around and everybody says, 'It can't be done.' Well, I don't like to hear it can't be done," he said. For the full story AND to see the news video seen on the 6 p.m. news, go to the KXAN website.
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