Sep 3 DeSoto Arts Live! |
DeSoto Arts Live! Art & Music Festival features activities that highlight all genres of art including visual artist booths, dancers, strolling musicians, storytellers and great live musical entertainment featuring Beatles Tribute Band, Me & My Monkey at 4pm and the Original Lakeside at 8pm. There will also be interactive events such as a Zumba-thon at 11am, a Kid's Zone as well as gaming trucks for gamers of all ages. Come peruse our craft bazaar and art sale, and enjoy lots of great food throughout the day.
Pokemon Trainers are more than welcome to come and Catch 'Em All with a Pokemon Costume contest at 6:30pm, as well as Pokemon Go lures at our Pokestops and the Pokken Tournament game featured at our gaming trucks throughout the day. One can be sure to be the very best Pokemon Master at DeSoto Arts Live!
The event is free including lawn seating for the concerts (bring your lawn chairs). Tickets are available for $15 for reserved pavilion seating beginning at 7pm for the Lakeside concert.
Join with family and friends for this free festival packed with fun for everyone! |
Date: |
September 3, 2016 |
Time: |
11:00 AM - 9:00 PM |
Website: |
http://www.artsdesoto.com/#!calendar/c1xf6 |
Location: |
DeSoto Outdoor Amphitheater
211 E. Pleasant Run Road
DeSoto, TX 75115 |
Contact: |
Arts DeSoto - (972) 978-2352 |
Date/Time Details: |
Saturday, Sept. 3, 2016
11:00 AM - 9:00 PM |
Fees/Admission: |
Free; Tickets are available for $15 for reserved pavilion seating beginning at 7pm for the Lakeside concert. |
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Sep 13 Good Morning, DeSoto! |
Chamber Networker with Continental Breakfast provided by the Sponsor...
Sponsor: Richard 'Dick' North - Relator, Councilmember Place 5
Location: The Manderley
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Date: |
September 13, 2016 |
Time: |
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM |
Location: |
The Manderley Event Center
2010 N. Hampton Rd. Suite 700
DeSoto, TX 75115 |
Contact: |
Chamber of Commerce
972-224-3565 |
EMail: |
marketing@desotochamber.org |
Date/Time Details: |
First Tuesday
7:30 to 8:30 am |
Fees/Admission: |
COST: Business Cards + $1 |
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Sep 13 Ambassador Briefing |
Starting May 2016, the Ambassadors will have a new, more convenient meeting format. Immediately following the Good Morning, DeSoto! breakfast networker, the Ambassadors will "huddle" for a 15-20 minute briefing.
Agenda:
> Upcoming Chamber Events and Volunteer Opportunities
> Community happenings
> Review / Update Attendance and "Points" Spreadsheet
> Member announcements (Your News)
Attendance should be taken at all Chamber events. The Monthly Briefing will count as a "short event" similar to a Ribbon-Cutting. (Longer events are worth higher points based on length of time served.) |
Date: |
September 13, 2016 |
Time: |
8:30 AM - 8:45 AM |
Location: |
Varies - follows Good Morning, DeSoto! |
Contact: |
972-224-3565
Laura Terhune (Chamber CEO)
OR
Belyne Bland-Xochihua (Member Services) |
EMail: |
president@desotochamber.org |
Date/Time Details: |
First Tuesday
8:30 to 8:45 am |
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Sep 13 Ribbon Cutting: The Manderley Event Center |
Join us in welcoming The Manderely to the DeSoto Chamber!
**Immediately Following Good Morning, DeSoto!** |
Date: |
September 13, 2016 |
Time: |
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM |
Website: |
http://desotochamber.org |
Location: |
The Manderley Event Center
2010 N. Hamtpon Rd. Ste. 700
DeSoto, TX 75115 |
Contact: |
DeSoto Chamber 972.224.3565 |
EMail: |
coordinator@desotochamber.org |
Date/Time Details: |
Tue. September 13, 2016
8:30 - 9:00 AM |
Fees/Admission: |
Free |
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Sep 15 New Date! Luncheon - Methodist Charlton Medical Center and Member Appreciation |
Quarterly Membership Luncheon featuring and hosted by Methodist Charlton Medical Center
Member Appreciation: During opening remarks, we will introduce our newest members. We will also thank our Ambassadors, our biggest investors and our long-time members.
Program: Methodist Charlton's President, Fran Laukaitis, will welcome attendees to the luncheon and introduce Chief Medical Officer, Michael Finch, M.D., to facilitate a panel discussion of several physicians on staff at Methodist Charlton. This will be an opportunity for community leaders to learn some of the unique and innovative treatments and technologies that Methodist Charlton Medical Center offers.
TICKETS / SPONSOR DETAILS
Hospitality Sponsor: $250 - Reserved VIP Table for 8; host 4 new Chamber Members (or more); logo on Chamber event listing; listed in program; acknowledged from podium. If you're looking for an excellent way to make a meaningful connection with new Chamber members over lunch, please select this sponsor level.
Basic Reserved Table: $175 - Reserved Table for 8
Individual tickets: $15 (pre-registered); $20 at the door |
Date: |
September 15, 2016 |
Time: |
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM |
Location: |
Methodist Charlton Medical Ctr
First Floor Auditorium
(Entrance "C")
3500 W. Wheatland Rd
Dallas, Texas 75237 |
Contact: |
DeSoto Chamber:
972-224-3565 |
EMail: |
coordinator@desotochamber.org |
Date/Time Details: |
Thu, Sept 15, 2016
11:30 to 1:00 |
Fees/Admission: |
$15 per person
$20 at the door
$175 - Basic Reserved Table
$250 - VIP Hospitality Table |
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Sep 15 Executive Committee |
The Executive Committee of the DeSoto Chamber of Commerce will be meeting to review the financial reports and discuss matters in preparation for the full Board Meeting. |
Date: |
September 15, 2016 |
Time: |
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM |
Location: |
Law Offices of John Polewski |
EMail: |
president@desotochamber.org |
Date/Time Details: |
4:30 to 5:30 pm |
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Sep 27 Annual Town Hall Meeting with Chamber Board |
Annual Town Hall and Board Meeting. The Chamber Board invites all members to attend this annual meeting of the organization. The Board will conduct its routine business meeting then open the meeting for questions and discussions. All members are encouraged to attend. |
Date: |
September 27, 2016 |
Time: |
7:30 AM - 7:45 AM |
Location: |
Hampton Inn & Suites
311 E. Centre Park Blvd
DeSoto, Texas 75115 |
Contact: |
Laura Terhune - CEO
972-224-3565 |
EMail: |
president@desotochamber.org |
Date/Time Details: |
Tuesday, Sept 27
5:15 to 6:30 PM |
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Sep 29 Taste of DeSoto: Sweet & Savory - Sponsored by ReunionCapitalofTexas.Com |
Mark Your Calendars for the Second Annual Taste of DeSoto!
A Celebration of Dining South of the Trinity
Call 972.224.3565, or email coordinator@desotochamber.org for more information or to volunteer! |
Date: |
September 29, 2016 |
Time: |
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
Website: |
http://www.desotochamber.org/taste-of-desoto--sweet---savory.html |
Location: |
DeSoto Civic Center
Bluebonnet Rooms
211 E. Pleasant Run Road
DeSoto, TX 75115 |
Contact: |
DeSoto Chamber 972.224.3565 |
EMail: |
coordinator@desotochamber.org |
Date/Time Details: |
Thu, Sept 29, 2016
4:00 - 8:00 PM |
Fees/Admission: |
Wristband Prices
Adult (12 and over): $10
Youth (6 to 11) $5
Seniors $5 (from 4 to 5 pm)
Children (0-5) free
Savory Suite: $25 |
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