Bridgeport Chamber

 E-News

 Week of September 22, 2008

If you have information you would like included in the e-news or if your meeting dates have changed, please notify the Chamber Office at 683-2076 or

chamber @wccs.net

Coal Miners’

Heritage Festival

Just a reminder that Coal Miners’ is right around the corner.

The date is Saturday, October 11.

Vendors are still needed for Foods as well as Arts and Crafts.

Arts and Crafts booths will rent for $40 and

Food booths for $100.  Those persons who had a booth at the 2008 Butterfield Stage Days Festival may reserve an Arts and Crafts booth for $25 or a Food booth for $75.

Applications are available at the Chamber Office.  For additional information, call 683-2076 or e-mail chamber@wccs.net

2nd Annual Bridgeport Rocks Miners 5KRun/12 Mile Bike Ride

Scheduled for Coal Miners’ Heritage Festival

Saturday, October 11, 2008

Registration at the Pavilion at Harwood Park

Bike:  7:30a.m.           5k:  8:00a.m.

Races begin 30 minutes after each registration

Pre-registration: $20 (includes t-shirt)

At Race Time: $25 (does not include t-shirt)

Registration forms available at Chamber office

For information, call 940-644-2236

Get your bikes and running shoes ready!

    Coal Miners’ Heritage Festival Car Show

                         Saturday, October 11

Downtown Bridgeport

Registration - $10.00 per car

For more information, call The Bridgeport Chamber of Commerce at 940-683-2076 or Doug Jones at 940-683-1704.

Coal Miners’ Heritage Festival

Baking Contest

Saturday, October 11

Former Valu-Rite Building – Downtown Bridgeport

Judging in the following categories:

Fruit Pies, Cream Pies, Custard Pies, Cakes, & Cookies

Entries accepted beginning at 9:00a.m.

Judging at 10:00a.m.

Get out your best recipes and join the fun!

For further information, call the Chamber Office

at 940-683-2076

October Chamber Luncheon

   WHEN:                Thursday, October 16, 2008 

           WHERE:              Bridgeport Lions Hall

            TIME:                 11:30AM

            SPEAKER:         Political Forum

            SPONSOR:        CASA

           CATERER:         Dos Chiles Grande Cafe

           COST:                  $10.00

                              PLEASE RSVP TO

          THE CHAMBER OFFICE AT 683-2076

          BY WEDNESDAY, October 15, 2008

Welcome New Bridgeport Chamber Member

Gala’s Good Times

2012 Chico Hwy, Bridgeport

Gala Woolsey, Owner

Fundraiser to Benefit Fly without Wings Equine

Center in Sunset, Texas

Saturday, October 18

Sunset Fire Hall

Dinner - 5:00 – 7:00 P.M.

Door Prizes, Auction, Raffle, Live Band

For more information, call 940-427-3206

If you’re in the mood for Italian,

come early to Pronto’s on Saturday, September 27

The dining room will be closed from 6:00 – 10:00 p.m.

The restaurant will still be open for take out and delivery.

Junior Achievement Needs Volunteers

With the fall semester of Junior Achievement gearing up in Bridgeport ISD, volunteers are needed for 5^th grade classes at the Bridgeport Intermediate School.  A Meet & Greet for volunteers and teachers is scheduled for October 13 at 3:30p.m. at the school. 

For additional information, contact Lisa Cox at

817-731-0838

Let Their Success be your Inspiration!

Kids Eat Free Tuesday Nights!!

Yesterday’s Texas Restaurant

5:00P.M. – 8:30P.M.

Decatur & Bridgeport Locations

Limited Time

Receive One Free Kid’s Meal with each adult entrée purchase!

Enjoy yourself in our alcohol and smoke free, family friendly 1950’s – 60’s atmosphere!

IntegraCare to Offer Flu Shots

One Day Only

Monday, September 29, 2008

11:00A.M.

Bridgeport Lions’ Hall

Cost is $25.00

Integra Care will bill Medicare for those who are

covered by Medicare

Texoma Area Paratransit Systems Seeking Driver

Position is part-time but may work into full time.

Applicants must pass DOT physical, drug test, and background check.  Will be driving from Wise, Montague, Clay, or Jack Counties.

Contact Becky Woodson At TAPS at 903-893-4601

Shoot’n for a Cure

American Diabetes Association

Saturday, October 4, 2008

8:00a.m.

Alpine Shooting Range

5482 Shelby Road

Fort Worth, Texas 76140

Hosted by Camo Crew of Wise County – Decatur

Call 972-392-1181, ext. 6118 or 940-627-7091

Two Performances Left!

Off 380 Players presents John Patrick’s

“The Curious Savage”

Saturday, September 27, 7:30P.M.

Sunday, September 28, 2:30P.M.

Bridgeport Middle School Auditorium

Blue Star Highway

The Bridgeport Garden Club has initiated a program to have a portion of Highway 114 by Harwood Park designated a Blue Star Highway as a tribute to the Armed Forces.  For further information or to make a donation toward the Blue Star marker, contact Joan Pierce

at 940-683-2382