Upcoming Events from the Franklin County Regional Chamber of Commerce

TOMORROW! Strategy for Success: Disaster Recovery for your BusinessThursday, March 26, 4:00 - 5:30 pm - St. Albans Library Learn simple steps to better protect your business in the event of an unexpected disaster. All participants will leave with a disaster plan toolkit to begin the planning process for your business. Instructor: Steve Paddock, Vermont Small Business Development Center Free to Chamber members; $10 for non-members. Register HERE

Taylor Park Easter Egg Hunt  Saturday, April 4,10:00 am - Taylor Park. Hunting areas for 3 age groups: --3 years and under --4 & 5 year olds --ages 6-8. Parents and older siblings kindly do not assist in the "hunting and gathering" of eggs. Kids only, please! Questions? Contact the Rec Department at 524-1500 X266 or X268

Essentials in Board Membership Seminar Monday, April 6 - 4:30 - 8:30 pm, BFA Library Define and strengthen your board's productivity and fundraising skills and learn how to work efficiently together as a team. Presented by the Friends of Northern Lake Champlain and the Women's 'We Can" Expo. Registration required. Light dinner included. $25 per person; $20 per person if 7+ board members attend together. Information and registration: Marilyn Grunwald- 802-527-8237.

Franklin County Home Health Start the Conversation Training  Three sessions - April 7, 14, 21, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm New State Office Building - Federal Street A 3-session workshop designed to prepare people in assisting others with crucial healthcare decisions, before they are unable to do so. The goal is to increase the number of people familiar with updated advance directives within our community. Space is limited. Registration required. To sign-up or learn more about this facilitator training opportunity, please contact Tamira Martel  (802) 393-6767.

2015 Annual Awards Dinner Celebrating Community Strength Friday, May 8, 5:00 pm - American Legion Guest Speaker: Dr. Bob Arnot, Emmy-winning broadcast journalist & author. *Hors-d'oeuvres, Cocktails, Buffet Dinner, Cash Bar *Catered by the culinary students of NW Technical Center Tickets: $45 per person; $320 for tables of 8 Online ticket sales preferred - tickets also available at the Chamber Office. Online sales: awardsdinner.fcrccvt.com

K of C Maple Dinner DanceFriday, April 24 - 6:00 - 10:00 pm Hors d'oeuvres, cash bar, dinner catered by Tatro's Catering (with assorted maple desserts!) Dancing to the Conrad Samuels Band. $20 per person, reservations encouraged, call 802-527-2469 or 309-1492. Vermont Maple Festival April 24-25-26 All things maple, and then some... carnival, parades, tastings and dinners, music and running. The 49th annual homage to maple puts St. Albans on the map every year. Don't miss it! For a complete schedule, visit the Maple Festival website.

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Hampton Inn & Conference Center  The newly renovated Hampton Inn Burlington hotel is, located off Interstate 89 in Colchester. Relax and unwind in a cozy guest room, equipped with free WiFi, a 37-inch HDTV, mini-refrigerator and microwave oven. Take a swim in the salt water pool or enjoy a fully equipped fitness center. Free hot breakfast or On the Run breakfast bag during the week. Adjacent to fine dining at the Lighthouse Restaurant & Lounge. Visit their website for additional information!