Crete Area Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 263
Crete, Illinois 60417-0263

(708) 672-9216
(708) 672-7640 FAX
Email us:  CreteChamber@sbcglobal.net

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CRETE AREA 2008 CALENDAR

2nd Wednesday of Month (Except July) - CACC Open Membership Meeting
Crete Area Chamber of Commerce monthly open membership meeting at 6:30 PM.
Location: Crete Public Library - Second Floor Meeting Room
Call 708-672-9216

4th Thursday of Month (Except July) - CACC Open Networking Meeting
Crete Area Chamber of Commerce monthly open networking meeting at 8:00 AM.
Location: Crete Township Hall
Call 708-672-9216

February - Installation & Awards Dinner
Sponsored by the Crete Area Chamber of Commerce.
Call 708-672-9216 for details.

May 10 -  Annual Flower Sale
Village Woods Retirement & Assisted Living, 2681 S Route 394
8:30 AM to 1 PM
Make the most of Spring this year at the Village Woods Annual Flower Sale.
A variety of flats will be on sale and free refreshments available.
Call 708-672-6111 for details.

May -  Lotton Glass Annual Open House
Watch glass blowing in the studios & see the new works.
Enjoy food by one of the region's finest caterer's.
Charles' Cobalt Flora Lamp will be presented Saturday in a drawing at 5:00 PM. Purchase necessary during event.
24760 Country Lane (Across from Walt's & Crete Ace Hardware)
Friday 10 AM to 8 PM
Saturday 10 AM to 5 PM
Call 708-672-1400 or 800-661-0950 for details.

May 17 to Oct 4 -  European Market
Market at corner of Exchange and Main Street. Every Saturday 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
Call 708-672-9216 for details.

May 26 - Memorial Day Parade
Old fashioned hometown parade down Main Street at Noon.
Sponsored by the Village of Crete.
Call 708-672-5431 for details.

June 21 -  "Ride The Dixie"
See the old cars at Balmoral Race Track.
Sponsored by the Crete Area Chamber of Commerce.
Call 708-672-9216 for details.

June 25 & 26 - Crete Garden Walk & Garden Bazaar
"Day In The Country" sponsored by the Crete Woman's Club.
Ticket information at 708-672-6767 or cretegardenwalk@yahoo.com
More information on our web site www.cretewomansclub.org

September 20 & 21 - Fall Antique Expo
Annual Fall Antique Expo.
New 201U High School, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Sponsored by the Crete Area Chamber of Commerce.
Call 708-672-9216 for details.

Fall Annual Crete Car Show
Lincolnshire Commons, 1/2 Mile West of 394 on Steger Road
10 AM to 3 PM, Registration $15/car
Trophies in Several Categories, 50/50 Raffle, Door Prizes and Goodie Bags
Local Restaurants Will Have Food Available for Purchase
Sponsored by the Crete Area Chamber of Commerce.
Call 708-672-9216 for details.

November 8 & 9 - Fall Antique Expo
Annual Holiday Antique Expo.
In the Atrium at the Will County Fairgrounds in Peotone, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Sponsored by the Crete Area Chamber of Commerce.
Call 708-672-9216 for details.

November 17 - Holidays By Design
The Crete Area Chamber of Commerce is please to announce that in addition to talented florists, the show will enjoy a new Master of Ceremonies. Mr. J. Schwanke is a well known expert in the floral industry. He is a much sought-after speaker and commentator that brings vitality and enthusiasm to the stage. Mr. Schwanke will be joining us in Crete after his trip to Amsterdam, where he is representing the U.S. Floral Industry at the world's largest Horticulture Exposition. We are delighted that Mr. Schwanke will be sharing his expertise with us. We hope that you will plan to join us for an evening of inspiring holiday designs, exciting raffle prizes and delicious cakes by Sharon's Design Cakes, and fun, fun, fun.
At Deer Creek Christian Church at 7:00 PM.
Sponsored by the Crete Area Chamber of Commerce.
Call 708-672-9216 for details.

December - Carriage Ride
Saturday 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM, promptly ends at 4:00, at Crete Funeral Home.
Sponsored by the Crete Area Chamber of Commerce.
Call 708-672-9216 for details.


2nd Wednesday of Month (Except July) - CACC Open Membership Meeting
Crete Area Chamber of Commerce monthly open membership meeting at 6:30 PM.
Location: Crete Public Library - Second Floor Meeting Room
Call 708-672-9216

4th Thursday of Month (Except July) - CACC Open Networking Meeting
Crete Area Chamber of Commerce monthly open networking meeting at 8:00 AM.
Location: Crete Township Hall
Call 708-672-9216