Bloomfield, Missouri - The Bloomfield Chamber of Commerce is offering a new and exciting weekly feature to better acquaint our community with local businesses.
The Weekly Business Spotlight is a FREE Chamber Member benefit. Each week a business member will be highlighted on their social medial Facebook Page. If you are interested in becoming a Bloomfield Chamber member contact Brook Allen at Sweet Teas, 118 S. Prairie, (573) 568 - 9858 or Goldie DeGroot at Granny Pickers at (573) 568-9996.
Bloomfield is the true and actual birthplace of the original military newspaper, "The Stars and Stripes" first printed on November 9, 1861.
The museum features more than 7,500 square feet of exhibits including current and past copies of the Stars and Stripes for visitors to examine. There is a 12-minute video featuring former Stripes correspondents Andy Rooney and Steve Kroft.
There is a Civil Ward Exhibit, World War 1 Exhibit, World War II Exhibit, Korean War Exhibit,Vietnam War Exhibit, Cold War Exhibit, Gulf War Exhibit, Kosovo and Bosnia Exhibit, Operation Enduring Freedom Exhibit, Operation Iraqi Freedom Exhibit and a full library.
The museum is open Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. and Saturday from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
If you would like a group tour, please contact Jim or Sue Mayo (573)568-2055.
The Stoddard County Historical Society meets monthly at the Stars & Stripes. They typically have a very god speaker. The next meeting will be Monday, February 22nd at 6:30 p.m. Dr. Bill Shell will discuss the life of Moses Austin and Lead Mining in Missouri. The public is welcome. This is a free event.
Bloomfield, Missouri - The Bloomfield Chamber of Commerce will host “It’s A Wonderful Life” at the historic Stoddard County Courthouse on Wednesday, December 16th beginning at 5:30 p.m.
Presentation of Colors, Pledge of Allegiance and the National Anthem will open the festivities. Then a few songs played by the Bloomfield High School Band to get you in the Christmas mood.
The Doggie Dress Up Contest will begin around 5:30 p.m. Bring your four legged furry friend dressed for the holiday. Large or small they will take them all! No fee to enter, but prizes will be given for the Best Dressed or Best Christmas Outfit!
At 6:00 p.m. Buddy Heaton will present The Community Choir and a few holiday songs to ring in the Christmas season.
Zach Zook & The Leftovers will also perform while patrons walk around the Courthouse enjoying hot chocolate and sweet, various foods, games, and a few craft booths for last minute shopping.
At 7:00 p.m. the Ministerial Alliance will have a brief prayer service. The final event will be the long awaited Bloomfield Chamber Christmas Lights Awards ceremony.
Beginning November 30 – December 15th Bloomfield will light up their yards, their businesses, churches, and neighborhoods in the best of lighting tradition. Award categories will be The Clark Griswold Award for the tackiest lighting; Classic Christmas with all white lights, The Elf Award is the one with the most spirit, Best Street so you better encourage your neighbors, Best Business, and Best Church.
On Tuesday, December 15th just after dark the Bloomfield Future Business Leaders of America Club will survey the town and go to addresses of those who entered to judge the contestants.
If you are interested in participating in the contest you can sign up at Sweet T’s, SEMO Electric, or Granny Pickers in Bloomfield. For more information contact Brook Allen at (573) 820-0628 or email her at brookallen28@gmail.com.
Want to have a craft or food booth, come on out! The streets around the courthouse will be blocked off so reserve your booth as soon as possible. Please call Brook Allen or visit her at Sweet T’s in Bloomfield.
Follow the event on Facebook by clicking HERE to find out more fun surprises that will be in store! It is hoped to have a live Nativity Scene and may a special dedication as well. It’s their first and hopefully will become an annual event so let’s show them how much the Bloomfield Chamber is appreciated by coming out and supporting this wonderful event!
"Putting You First" is their goal. With Genesis Phase II, the consumer is the employer and has the freedom of hiring and directing his or her own attendants. Genesis Phase II serves as a vendor to provide the necessary administrative support services.
Lisa Bemister is a Case Manager with Genesis Phase II and you can reach her at (573) 568-9865.
You can also visit their website by clicking HERE.
Shown in the photo from left to right are Lisa Bemister, Genesis Case Manager, Sue Mayo, Jason Williams, Brooke Allen, Tyla Walker, Genesis COO-Director, Goldie DeGroot, Chamber Vice President, Paula Yancy, Chamber Secretary/Treasurer, Glen Cantrell, Chamber President, Sharron Geisler, Kelly Murphy, Genesis Administrative Assistant, and Tina Buchheit, Genesis Marketing Compliance.
