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The Chamber blogger would like to encourage anyone to email me information
concerning any community happening and/or event of interest.
Members are encouraged to email me any specials they may want to offer a discount on goods or products. Email the blogger
any ideas.
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Don't forget the 4th of July this Saturday with the only fireworks display at 10pm in Western Wash. County.
Right here in Banks!! There will be racing in the evening and a Family Fun Festival from 2pm to 10pm - Old fashion
BBQ, pork or beef and Strawberry Shortcake. Music entertainment throughout the afternoon. A big time happening
here in Banks, Oregon.
(blog 7/2/09)
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Greg Biffle, NSCAR driver from Vancouver, Wash. will be visiting the Sunset Speedway on July 18th. He will be available
at certain times to sign autographs and will drive the two seater Late Model race car. You have an opportunity
to win a ride with Greg Biffle in the Late Model race car. It is sure a pleasure to be put on the map with a great
NACAR Sprint Cup driver.
(blog 6/24/09)
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The Discovery Store at L.L. Stub Stewart St. Park is open Wed.-Sunday from 10am to 4pm. Come
up and Discover Nature and explore the history in the park. (blog 7/209)
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If you have been missing the Mondays Farmers Market
in Banks, then start in by attending this coming Monday & every Monday thru September, 3pm to 8pm.(blog
6/24/09)
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Sunset Speedway Park is making an offer to give Banks Residences a discount to
attend the races this year. By showing your valid drivers license, you get a $3.00 discount or $11.00
- Reg. ticket is $14.00. Senior Citizens is $7.00. Weather permitting, there will be racing at Sunset Speedway Park
every Saturday afternoon until middle of June, starting at 2pm, then racing will go to a start time of 6pm - evening
racing to September (blog 5/7/09)
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Welcome Baskets: If you are new in town, or know someone that is new to the community please let us know.
We would like to opportunity to give a welcome basket. Or if you would like to add any items to the welcome basket. For
further information you can contact Chrystal at Oregon First Community Credit Union at 503-324-9280. (blog 1/23/09)
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Maddie Kay's Cafe has changed hours to being open 7 days a week from
6am to 2pm. Stop by to view history pictures and other
memorabilia artifacts while enjoying breakfast or lunch. For now the open hours is 6am to 1pm during
the week. Cafe is WiFi friendly - ask management to allow you access while enjoying coffee, etc. (Blog
6/12/09)
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The Banks Trail Cafe is WiFi friendly. You can enjoy breakfast, lunch or just coffee while surfing
the web, etc. the same time. Open @ 7am M-Sat. and closed on Sundays. In addition, on Friday and Sat. evenings
there is open Mic and music. Come in for Beer and/or Wine and listen to great music. You can the Surf
the internet and enjoy coffee or sandwich as well. (blog 7/2/09)
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The Buxton Feed Company sold their bite size beef steak jerky at the Monday markets and was a well received
item to buy. Therefore, Jim and Darby has this beef steak jerky ready for your Holiday Shopping on their Web Site.
The jerky comes in 1/4, 1/2 & 1 lb packages. They also have Pepperoni and Mexican Jerky. The Mexican Jerky
is hot and spicey and comes in 3/4 lb packages.
www.smokedbeefsteakjerky.com 503.324.1511 (blog 11/7)
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Curves has moved from the North end of Banks to the South end by Jim's Thriftway. Curves has a SilverSneakers Fitness
Program. This means if your Medicare health plan includes SilverSneakers as part of your benefit package, you may qualify
for a fitness membership at Curves at no additional Cost. Curves has many fitness programs to fit your exercise needs.Call
Kathy: 503.324.9262 for more details. (blog 5/9/09)
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Oriental Garden is OPEN for business. It is Chinese & American Cuisine with food orders to go welcomed.
They will feature "Cantonese Szechuan & Northern food. They have a small Banquet Facility for special occasions
or a large group.
Hours: Sun.-Thurs. 11am - 9pm Friday & Sat. 11am - 10pm
Location is in the Oak Village Shopping Center next to Subway.
Telephone: 503.324.9099 Owners are James Kwong and his partner Sui Wu. (Blog 1/22/09)
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COLEMAN'S "9N"Shady Rest Restaurant on Wilson River Highway has changed their hours. Closed Monday & Tuesday; Spring
& Summer hours: Wed. & Thurs. 11am -8pm; Friday 11am - 8pm; Sat. 7am - 8pm;
Sunday 7am - 8pm.
503.357.3093 Located Milepost 41.5 on Tillamook Highway St. Rt. 6
(blog 5/18/09)
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