A Note From Your Chamber Board

Have you noticed that most of Hallmark Christmas movies have a small, old town background integrated to their stories?

Why do I bring this up? Because our town is like one of those small, old towns in a Hallmark Christmas movie.

Just go out and walk on Lincoln Way or Old Town and Downtown Auburn. You may find that you are walking in one of those magical towns in a Hallmark movie. How about the Festival of Lights that brings thousands of people together to enjoy a wonderful time of the year in our small town? Now, that is one fairytale event that you will not find in a Hallmark movie ? This town is different because of the people who live here, work here and own businesses here. They are kind and generous.

Yes. Our town is special! It special because we support ideas that benefit this community.  

I am very grateful to be able to work in our beautiful community, and as the newest Board Member for the Auburn Chamber, I look forward to becoming more immersed in this community. 

Happy Holidays! 

Manouch Shirvanioun

Chamber Board Member

Upcoming Chamber Events

Meddlers Chamber Forum

Speakers: Kathy Goldie, Auburn State Theatre

Meddlers also known as the Chamber Forum is a great way to learn about what's happening in the greater Auburn Area. Also known as an Auburn Town Hall, it is a great place to meet new leaders and learn from those leading.

Meddlers is a hybrid between in person and zoom.

Date: Tuesday, December 13, 2022

Time: 7:00am

Location: ZOOM, or City Hall in room 10, on the 2nd floor.

Zoom

Upcoming Speakers:

12/20/2022 - Genevieve Marsh, Imagine Auburn

12/27/2022 - Open Mic

01/03/2023 - Gary Gilligan, Mountain Mandarin Festival

01/10/2023 - Mitch Hanna - Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital

December Tabletop Mixer

Join us for our BIGGEST and LAST Mixer for the Year! Many business will be displaying their information on tables, great food from Carol's Market, TONS of raffle prizes and delicious holiday beverages. As a thank you to our members all members will receive their first drink for free and 5 free raffle tickets. ALSO if you bring a friend who is not yet a member we will give you an ADDITIONAL 5 free raffle tickets and 5 for your friend!

Location: Auburn Recreation District, 123 Recreation Dr

Date: December 15th, 2022

Time: 5:30pm to 7:30pm

Purchase Table Spot

Ribbon Cuttings

Welcome Enagic Kangen Water Specialist to the Auburn Chamber of Commerce! If you are looking to transform the tap water in your home into pure healthy electrolyzed-reduced and hydrogen-rich drinking water visit our friends at Enagic Kangen Water.

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Upcoming Community Events

Holiday Open House

Holiday Open House at the Auburn Senior Center Music, sweet treats, and member/ community bonding.

Location: Auburn Senior Center

11960 Heritage Oak Pl. Ste #15

Date: December 14, 2022

Time: 2:00pm-4:00pm

Virtual Job Connections

Hear about current openings and get priority access to local hiring managers. 

Featuring Amazon, FedEx, Good Year Tires, and Creative Living Options. 

Register Here

Wreaths Across America is a non-profit organization dedicated to placing a wreath upon the grave of a veteran at an annual ceremony held nationwide on the same date. Wreaths are purchased in advance by contributions throughout the year and are staged throughout the New Auburn Cemetery located at 1040 Collins Drive and the Old Auburn Cemetery on Fulweiler on the morning of the event. The Ceremony is held at the New Auburn Cemetery at 9:00 a.m., with a Bagpiper, Color and Honor Guards, Auburn Winds Orchestra and a variety of patriotic music, master of ceremonies Retired Rear Admiral Bonnie Potter, U. S. Navy, brief remarks by local dignitaries, a 21-gun salute, TAPS, Amazing Grace on the Great Highland Pipes and (weather permitting) a flyover by the Civil Air Patrol. At the conclusion, the public is invited to place a wreath upon the grave of a veteran as designated by the gravestones. It is a commitment to Honor and Remember our veterans, and to Teach our youngsters and value of Freedom.

Location: New Auburn Cemetery - 1040 Collins Dr. Auburn

Date: Saturday 12/17/2022

Time: 9:00 AM

Old Town Christmas

Old Town Auburn Business Association is proud to present our Old Town Christmas events - A street-fair style community gathering that includes live music, delicious food, photo ops with Santa and a curated, artisan market. Santa Claus will be available for photos with the family and there will be live music and dance performances. There is no admission fee.

Location: Old Town Auburn

Date: December 17th

Time: 5:00pm-9:00pm

Santa Claus is coming to Town

Santa Claus will be back at the Auburn Promenade December 17th & 18th from 11:00am to 3:00 pm. Professional photographer Ann Keen will once again be there to capture those special moments on 12/18. As always, families are welcome to take their own photos. Santa and his helpers look forward to seeing all the little ones and hearing them share their Christmas wishes.

Location: Auburn Promenade Ltd, 853 Lincoln Way, Auburn

Date: December 17th, & 18th

Time: 11am to 3pm

Santa's Toy Chest

ARD will hide 50 KEYS each day in one of its parks. Only ONE of the keys each day will unlock Santa's toy chest containing gifts and gift cards from Auburn businesses. Find a key and check Santa's Toy Chest at the park where the keys are hidden to see if yours is the winning key! Any child that finds a key will automatically win a stuffed animal prize, even if their key does not open Santa’s Chest. 

On each event day, the park where the keys will be hidden will be announced at 8am on ARD's website, Facebook and Instagram pages.

Location: ARD Parks

Date: December 19h, 20th & 21st