Chamber banquets are Saturday

Avinger

By Marlene J. Bohr
mbohr@steelcountrybee.com
 
The seventh annual Avinger Area Chamber of Commerce awards banquet will be held on Saturday at 6 p.m. in the McDaniel Building of the Avinger School. “A Polynesian Evening Out” is the theme.
The speaker for the event will be Kathy Patrick from Beauty and the Book in Jefferson. Entertainment will be provided by Amy Haid, East Texas artist and entertainer from Winnsboro.
Among the awards to be presented is the Citizen of the Year award. The Avinger Volunteer Fire Department will be honored at the banquet.
Advance tickets are on sale and will be available at the Avinger First State Bank and from members of the chamber. Tickets will also be available at the door.

Daingerfield

By Marlene J. Bohr
mbohr@steelcountrybee.com
 
“Remember When” is the theme of the Daingerfield Chamber of Commerce banquet that will be held Saturday at 6:30 p.m. The banquet will be held in the Daingerfield High School cafeteria, and a steak dinner will be prepared and served by members of the Daingerfield Volunteer Fire Department.
Speakers will be on hand to talk about Daingerfield happenings, such as the Rodney Dangerfield Premier, the State football playoffs, to name a few.
Awards to be presented this year will be the Horizon Award, Lifetime Achievement, Woman of the Year, Volunteer Fireman of the Year, Educators of the Year, Community Service Award, Community Pride Award, Citizen of the Year, and Business of the Year.
There will be a silent auction featuring everything from one-of-a-kind boutique items to homemade cakes. Tickets for the banquet may be purchased at the chamber office or from any chamber director. For further information, contact the Chamber office at 903-645-2646.
Tickets will also be available at the door.