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Show us your Blog...

EXAMPLE: I enjoy painting with watercolor combined with
words... scripture or sayings.
You can find more of my work at
http://pamwardenart.blogspot.com
and
http://pamwardenart.etsy.com

I'd like to use this post to highlight all of your blogs. Please leave an http link in a comment on this post so that we can all visit and get to know each other better. My example is above. If you make art, enjoy writing and poetry, or if you are a stitcher, collector, scrapper or family blogger...share whatever it is that makes you YOU. In the near future I will be writing a short feature about each/many of the various bloggers who participated ie. YOU.
Hope you come and play...
Buckets of Blessings,
Pam

And The Winner IS...

Our winner is:Tricia at Easily Amused...Hard to Offend
She is the winner of 2 Psalm Prints,
(Seen in post below. And it sounds like one might be hung near the coffee pot at her Sunday School:)

Congrats Tricia and thanks to you all for playing along with us. We were able to meet some new people here and that is an answer to prayer. Make sure you check out Tricias blog, it's a treasure!
Please keep spreading the word about Faith Folk, we sure appreciate it...
and also keep spreading The Word.
Blessings,
Pam

First Give-Away on Faith Folk...Pink Fluffy Slippers

Hi Everybody
To get in on the Give Away:

1. Leave a comment on this post only.

2.Join our Followers group and then spread the word about Faith Folk on your blog.

This is one of my prints called, Open My Eyes. The winner will receive one for you and one for a friend. Yep, the winner wins TWO.
We're hoping to get the word out. Click here: Pam Warden Art for a double chance to win!!!

Give-Away ends March 1st at midnight Wisconsin time :-)


Blessings,
Pam

Geneva Publication Downtown Development

From: City of Geneva, Economic Development Department [mailto:jheflin@geneva.il.us]
Sent: Thursday, March 26, 2009 9:27 AM
To: Divita, Ellen
Subject: Upcoming Events and Business Tips

Downtown Events and Planning Updates Save the date! Next frontline training session Tuesday, April 28. Details to follow... Articles Crime Prevention Tips Small Store Success Stories Upcoming Events Tax Free Weekend April 18 & 19 French Market Sundays, starting April 26 60 Men who Cook May 8 To benefit Geneva non-profits Gardenology May 9 Geneva Green Market Thursdays, June 4 - Oct. 29 60th Annual Midsommar FestivalSwedish Days June 23-28 June 28, walk with the downtown merchants during the parade. Contact Sandy Portincaso for details, 630-232-6060. Mighty Viking Boat Race July 17 Geneva Academic Foundation Fundraiser Shakespeare in the Park July 18 Geneva Arts Fair July 25-26 First Fridays First Friday evening of every month For more details visit www.genevadowntown.org Get Involved! Committee Meetings: Geneva Downtown Partnership - 2nd Tuesday of month, 8 a.m. at City Hall MERCHANTS Group - 3rd Wednesday of month, 8 a.m. at City Hall Business Improvement and Retention - 4th Wednesday of month, 8 a.m. at Infusion Tea Shoppe Geneva Bride - 2nd Wednesday of month, 8:30 a.m. at Riverside Receptions Cultural Arts Commission - 1st Thursday of the month, 7 p.m. at City Hall Join Our List Forward this email to someone else who you think might wish to join our list! BASIC RULES OF STORE DISPLAY AND DESIGN "When it comes to retailing, there are basic display techniques that apply whether you are selling records, rowboats, bats and balls, or gift items and collectibles. When you're in a bind about what to do next, consult the basics, and they'll provide a road map for changes." - Sharon Leicham, Country Business Magazine Click on the link below for a great article that goes well beyond the basics of display. Read Article UNIQUE MERCHANDISE Pam Warden is an artist who was raised in Geneva, lives in Wisconsin and markets her art work across the country. She'd love to find the right store in Geneva to sell her merchandise. You can view her work here. You'll find Pam's profile and a link to her blog and links to other unique artist venues. If you're looking for unique crafts, try the vendor shows listed on the Country Business website. There is no better way to stand out from the stores on Randall Road than to sell quality merchandise made in the United States! GET YOUR NAME OUT THERE There are so many directory type websites out there it can be a daunting task trying to determine which are legitimate and worthwhile to submit your information to. Listed below are just a few that are known to be viewed by visitors planning a trip to the suburbs. www.visitnorthernillinois.com - submit information about your store, events, and more www.triblocal.com - submit unique stories http://chicago.metromix.com/page/get_listed - submit store info and events UPCOMING CHAMBER EVENTS Cabin Fever Carnival Windy City Amusements, Inc. on the Midway will open their Cabin Fever Carnival with rides, games and food on April 16-19 and 22-26 at Rt. 38, just east of Randall Rd. Proceeds will benefit Geneva festivals. Tickets $20/per person/per day. Hours: Wed & Thurs 6-10 p.m.; Fri 6-11 p.m.; Sat 1-11 p.m.; Sun 1-10 p.m. Dollar Day on Wed. April 22. Unlimited ride specials Wed & Thurs 6-10 p.m.; Sat & Sun 1-5 p.m. $5 off coupon for unlimited ride specials available at Ace Hardware of Geneva, Good Cents Children, Egg Harbor Cafe, Geneva Cleaners, Genoa Pizza, Giesche Shoes of Geneva, Graham's Fine Chocolates & Ice Cream, Leapin' Lyrics, Subway, Viking Office Supply and at the Geneva Chamber office. For more info, call 630-232-6060. 60 Men Who Cook Local male celebs will demonstrate their cooking skills when the Geneva Chamber of Commerce presents "60 Men Who Cook" to benefit the Geneva History Center, Geneva Lions Club and Rotary Club of Geneva at 6 p.m., Friday, May 8 at the Kane County Fairgrounds. Attendees will sample hors d'oeuvres, main and side dishes and desserts and then vote for the four "People's Choice Awards". Tickets $25 in advance or $35 at door; includes food tastings, voting and entertainment. Evening also includes cash bar and raffle. Tickets at www.genevachamber.com, Geneva Chamber, Geneva History Center and Viking Office Supply; in St. Charles at Hotel Baker; and in Batavia at K. Hollis Jewelers.

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