It's December, which brings festive lights and decorations, holiday celebrations, yummy treats, and a change in the mood and feelings of our community. It also brings the bittersweet understanding that my time as your Chamber President is drawing to a close. As we move through "the most wonderful time of the year" I'd like to remind you of a few things:

First and foremost, whatever you celebrate this time of year, do it with joy in your heart! There are many holidays, celebrations, and traditions and I sincerely hope that however you celebrate you take a moment to absorb the joy, feel the love and celebrate the people and things that truly matter.

Speaking of things that truly matter, our wonderful community is one of those things. Remember to choose Auburn first! If you're shopping, eating, celebrating...whatever you're doing please do it with a mind to supporting our local community. Our locally owned businesses are the backbone of our community and now more than ever, they need our support. My favorite thing about the Chamber is the connectedness I feel from being a part of things. I encourage you to seek those connections and support your neighbors.

At the Chamber we have one Mixer left for 2023. It's a Tabletop Mixer that will be held on Thursday December 14th at 5:30pm at ARD. Businesses will each have a table to display their products and share their information. There are still spaces available. Contact the Chamber office to reserve your space. As always there will be great food and drinks, and most especially, you will find the connectedness to your fellow community members that we all enjoy.

Finally, as 2023 is coming to an end I do find joy in looking to the future. It will be 2024 in a few short weeks and with the new year comes a new board and a new president at the Chamber. Gary Gilligan will be our new president. He and his board will be installed on Friday January 26, 2024 at a dinner event at The Ridge. There are sponsorships and tickets available. Please join me in welcoming Gary and the new board!

Finally, I will close this year the way I opened it, with the belief that "We Can Do It!"

Happy Holidays and all my best for a healthy and prosperous 2024.

Peggy Seitzinger
Co-Owner Roper's Jewelers
Chamber Board President

Welcome to the Chamber and Happy Birthday to The Auburn Library & Friends of the Library

Join us in welcoming this fabulous Friends of the Library to the Chamber and wishing the Auburn Library a 50th Birthday! The Auburn Library offers a variety of reading and activity areas and houses the largest physical collection for Placer County Library. Swing by 350 Nevada Street to see all the Library has to offer.

Upcoming Chamber Events

December Table Top Mixer

This is your place to show off your business! If you want to get your name out to all the attendees at our mixers, this is your chance to spotlight yourself. This is our biggest mixer of the year and even includes a live band and a visit from a friend from the North Pole. Hurry to reserve your spot before the tables are sold out!

Date: December 14, 2023
Time: 5:30pm-7:30pm
Location: Auburn Recreation District
123 Recreation Drive

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Upcoming Community Events

Children's Christmas Faire

Kids can look forward to Christmas games and activities like crafts and cookie decorating, face painting, clowns and a photo with Santa.

Date: Thursday, December 14
Time: 1:30-5:00 pm
Location: Auburn Gold Country Fairgrounds, 1273 High Street, Auburn

Nationwide Annual Wreath Laying Ceremony

The Auburn community gathers to lay a wreath upon the grave of veterans at both the New and Old Auburn Cemeteries. The ceremony begins with a Bagpiper leading the joint Color Guard of the Placer County Sheriff’s Office and Auburn Police Department. Service wreaths are individually placed by military veterans and at the conclusion of the ceremony the public is invited to pick up a wreath previously staged throughout the cemetery and place it on a grave. Auburn Winds will perform prior to the 9:00 a.m. start, vocalist will sing the National Anthem, “Amazing Grace” is played on the bagpipes, TAPS on the bugle, (weather permitting) a flyover by the Civil Air Patrol.

Date: Saturday, December 16, 2023
Time: 9:00-9:45 am
Location: New and Old Cemeteries, Auburn

Comedy Night

Comedy returns to Crooked Lane with Insane Wayne, Mr. Tay and Cookie Williams. Must be 18+ to attend

Date: Saturday, December 16, 2023
Time: 7:30- 9:30 pm
Location: Crooked Lake Brewing Co
536 Grass Valley Hwy, Auburn

Shop Late Saturday

Visit the stores in the Downtown Business District as they stay open late to ease your holiday shopping!

Date: Saturday, December 16 & 23
Time: 5:00-8:00pm
Location: Downtown Auburn Business

Old Town Christmas

Join us for "Old Town Christmas" in historic Old Town Auburn!

Gather with your loved ones for a magical evening filled with:

 - Live Music & Dance Performances
 - Local Craft Brews and Spirits
 - Delectable Food
 - Local Craft Vendors for Holiday Shopping
 - Meet and Greet with Santa Claus
 - Warm up with mugs of cocoa around the crackling fire as the town twinkles with holiday lights.
 - There's something for everyone, so bring the whole family and make lasting memories in the heart of our historic town.

Date: Saturday, December 16
Time: 5:00-9:00pm
Location: Old Town Auburn Business Association: 1583 Lincoln Way, CA

Old Town Christmas is your favorite local event that brings joy to young and old alike. Don't miss out on the festive spirit! Mark your calendars and join us for a night of merriment in Old Town Auburn.

Auburn Winds Holiday Concert "Christmas Around The World"

Auburn Winds invites you to celebrate the season at our free holiday concert, "Christmas Around The World." Our program will include "Cantique de Noel," "Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring," "White Christmas," a medley from "The Sound of Music," and more of your Christmas favorites. Share the gift of music with songs to warm your heart and inspire the holiday spirit. Join us at 3:00 PM on Sunday, December 17 at the Placer High School Theater, High and Agard Streets in Auburn. Free admission, with donations gratefully accepted

Date: Sunday, December 17
Time: 3:00-5:00 pm
Location: Placer High School Theater