﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Defiance Area Chamber of Commerce Events Newswire</title><link>http://www.defiancechamber.com</link><description>News related to Defiance Area Chamber of Commerce</description><copyright>(c) 2013, Defiance Area Chamber of Commerce All Rights Reserved.</copyright><ttl>5</ttl><item><title>Summer Speech Clinic 6/10/2013  - 7/3/2013 </title><description>&lt;br&gt;&lt;Br&gt;Schedule on June 7th 9am-12 pm at Defiance Christian Church, 955 Standley Road. Sponsored by Defiance Area Society for the Handicapped, 419-782-9346.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;</description><link>http://www.defiancechamber.com/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=336</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2013 18:45:31 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Safety Town 6/17/2013 9:00 AM - 6/21/2013 11:30 AM</title><description>Safety Town is a one week program designed to introduce safety awareness and preventative procedures to children ages 5 and 6 that are entering kindergarten or 1st grade in the fall.  During the workshop, children learn through hands on activities and guest speakers about lifesaving lessons on bicycle, car, traffic, bus, railroad, water, fire, and dog safety.</description><link>http://www.defiancechamber.com/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=347</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Jun 2013 13:56:39 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Y Sports Day Camp 6/17/2013 8:30 AM - 6/21/2013 </title><description>Come join us at the birth place of some of America's favorite past times where we will be teaching you the skills and fundamentals of basketball, Racquetball, Softball, and Volleyball!

For all children listed on your family membership(ages 7-12), receive one week of FREE day Camp!!!!

Registration is going on now through the first day of camp.
Ages 7-12
Cost $80 Members/$100 Non-Members
Time: 8:30am-3:30pm Monday through Wednesday with an over night on Thursday.  You will drop off at 8:30am Thursday and pick up Friday at 10:00am
</description><link>http://www.defiancechamber.com/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=351</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Jun 2013 14:27:02 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>ProMedica Defiance Regional Hospital Pro-Am Golf Tournament. Dinner and Auction 6/20/2013  - 6/21/2013 </title><description>&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Dinner and Auction June 20th, Golf Tournament June 21st at Eagle Rock Golf Club. All proceeds go toward Kaitlyn's Cottage. For sponsorship and reservation information call 419-783-6802&lt;br&gt;&lt;Br&gt;</description><link>http://www.defiancechamber.com/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=338</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2013 18:48:52 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Downtown Defiance's Third Thursdays Event 6/20/2013 4:00 PM - 6/20/2013 7:00 PM</title><description>&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;A  social gathering for the community held in the downtown on the Third Thursday of June, July and August.  June's Third Thursday provides, Farmer's Market, taste of downtown, artists on the street, The Andrew L. Tuttle Museum will be open, retail businesses extend their hours and entertainment promoting the arts and culture of the community. We will also have a camera scavanger hunt. Join us as we embrace all the downtown has to offer. This event was previously First Fridays.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;</description><link>http://www.defiancechamber.com/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=316</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2013 17:30:54 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Fort Defiance Players presents "The Musical of Musicals" 6/21/2013  - 6/23/2013 </title><description>&lt;br&gt;&lt;Br&gt;This is a loving send-up of styles of five of the greatest Broadway composers of all time. It's catchy, it's sharp and it's always hilarious. &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;</description><link>http://www.defiancechamber.com/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=339</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2013 18:54:04 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Putt Putt Par-Tee Classic Community Day 6/22/2013 10:00 AM - 6/22/2013 </title><description>Tickets include 18 holes of Putt Putt, dinner, and a free gift.

The game will be played as a blind nine-meaning you play all 18 holes but only 9 mystery holes are counted to your overall score.

50/50 Raffle
Basket Drawings
Random Giveaways
Hole in one contest-One lucky winner will receive an overnight stay with 4 water park passes to Kalahari!!!

Tickets: Couple $40   Team of 4 $60   Team of 6 $85</description><link>http://www.defiancechamber.com/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=346</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Jun 2013 13:51:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Friends of Felines Rescue Center Catathon 6/23/2013 1:00 PM - 6/23/2013 5:00 PM</title><description>&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Call 419-393-2400 or go to fofrescue.org. Auction website is www.ustream.tv.ffrc.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;</description><link>http://www.defiancechamber.com/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=340</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2013 18:56:08 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Splish Splash Day Camp 6/24/2013 8:30 AM - 6/28/2013 </title><description>In this camp the idea is trial by WATER! Where just swimming will make you feel dry.

For all children listed on your family membership(ages 7-12), receive one week of FREE day Camp!!!!

Registration is going on now through the first day of camp.
Ages 7-12
Cost $80 Members/$100 Non-Members
Time: 8:30am-3:30pm Monday through Wednesday with an over night on Thursday.  You will drop off at 8:30am Thursday and pick up Friday at 10:00am
</description><link>http://www.defiancechamber.com/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=353</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Jun 2013 14:27:09 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>SMALL BUSINESS BASICS 2013 Presented by NW Small Business Development Center 6/26/2013 5:00 PM - 6/26/2013 7:00 PM</title><description>&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;

EXPLORING THE POSSIBLITIES OF STARTING, BUYING OR EXPANDING A BUSINESS?  Discover what it takes by charting your course with SMALL BUSINESS BASICS 2013

&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Presented by NW Small Business Development Center@ Maumee Valley Planning

&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Small Business Basics is a free two-hour seminar that will answer the necessary questions about starting, buying or expanding a small business. This seminar will take the confusion out of your efforts and help you to avoid costly mistakes and unnecessary steps. 

&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Learn the basics:&lt;br&gt;
Name Registration * Licensing * Taxes * Zoning * Business Entities
* Employees * Insurance * Financing * Business Planning and more! &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;

*** WORKSHOPS MAY BE CANCELLED DUE TO LACK OF PARTICIPATION.
THOSE WHO HAVE REGISTERED WILL BE NOTIFIED OF THE NEXT AVAILABLE WORKSHOP. &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;

REGISTRATION REQUIRED!&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;</description><link>http://www.defiancechamber.com/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=265</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 Feb 2013 18:46:02 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>“Below the Surface: Seneca Caverns” 6/27/2013 6:30 PM - 6/27/2013 </title><description>&lt;br&gt;&lt;Br&gt;Learn about one of the area's largest underground caverns and geological wonders. 419-782- 1456, www.defiancelibrary.org.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;</description><link>http://www.defiancechamber.com/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=341</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2013 18:57:26 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Music in the Parks Summer Concert Series 6/27/2013 7:30 PM - 6/27/2013 </title><description>&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Music from the Dirty Dixie Band.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;</description><link>http://www.defiancechamber.com/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=324</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2013 17:43:49 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Putt Putt Par-Tee Classic Corporate Day 6/27/2013 10:00 AM - 6/27/2013 </title><description>Tickets include 18 holes of Putt Putt, dinner, and a free gift.

The game will be played as a blind nine-meaning you play all 18 holes but only 9 mystery holes are counted to your overall score.

50/50 Raffle
Basket Drawings
Random Giveaways
Hole in one contest-One lucky winner will receive a Gas Grill!!!!

Tickets: Couple $40   Team of 4 $60   Team of 6 $85</description><link>http://www.defiancechamber.com/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=345</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Jun 2013 13:51:10 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Relay for Life of Defiance County 6/28/2013 6:00 PM - 6/29/2013 </title><description>&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Opening Ceremony 6:00 pm. For more info call Karol Yeager at 419-784-4519.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;</description><link>http://www.defiancechamber.com/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=342</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2013 19:01:52 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Defiance County Community Appreciation Day at Sauder Village  6/29/2013 10:00 AM - 6/29/2013 5:00 PM</title><description>&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Historic Sauder Village - Ohio's largest living-history village featuring costumed guides and working craftsmen in more than 40 historic homes, shops and community buildings.  Barn Restaurant - 350-seat restaurant known for delicious, home-style dining.  Doughbox Bakery - A favorite local bakery
Sauder Heritage Inn - A beautiful country inn with 98 guest rooms, indoor pool, hot tub, game room, exercise room and more!  Sauder Village Campground - 47 campsites, lake for fishing, bike path and more!  Founder's Hall - Available for special events, weddings, banquets, trade shows and more!  Retail Shops - Great shopping available year 'round.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;</description><link>http://www.defiancechamber.com/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=357</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:00:48 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>33rd Annual Art in the Park 6/30/2013 10:30 AM - 6/30/2013 4:00 PM</title><description>&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Artists &amp; Crafters, Used Book Sale, Great Food, Children's Activities &amp; Musical Entertainment!&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;</description><link>http://www.defiancechamber.com/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=315</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2013 17:28:27 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Fireworks Display 7/3/2013 </title><description>&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Firework's begin at dusk.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;</description><link>http://www.defiancechamber.com/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=320</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2013 17:38:19 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Defiance Area YMCA 5k River Run 7/4/2013 </title><description /><link>http://www.defiancechamber.com/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=327</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2013 18:23:59 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>5K River Run 7/4/2013 7:30 AM - 7/4/2013 </title><description>Starting Location: Kingsbury Park on East Second Street

Check in: 7:30am
Race begins at 8:00am

Entry Fee: Pre-Registration $15(May 1- June 29)
Day of Race $20

T-shirts are ONLY guranteed to those who pre-register prior to June 29

Age Groups
18 and Under
19-25
26-34
35-44
45-59
60 and Up

Prizes will be awarded to the top three men and women in each category and the top overall man and woman
</description><link>http://www.defiancechamber.com/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=348</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Jun 2013 14:02:21 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>American Ninja Day Camp 7/8/2013 8:30 AM - 7/12/2013 </title><description>Come test your balance, agility and cunning at our American Ninja Day Camp! Black belt not required.

For all children listed on your family membership(ages 7-12), receive one week of FREE day Camp!!!!

Registration is going on now through the first day of camp.
Ages 7-12
Cost $80 Members/$100 Non-Members
Time: 8:30am-3:30pm Monday through Wednesday with an over night on Thursday.  You will drop off at 8:30am Thursday and pick up Friday at 10:00am
</description><link>http://www.defiancechamber.com/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=352</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Jun 2013 14:27:06 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>2013 Annual Golf Outing 7/12/2013 10:00 AM - 7/12/2013 5:30 PM</title><description>Please consider participating in the Annual Defiance Area Chamber Golf Outing on July 12, 2013 at Auglaize Golf Club. This relaxing day of golf, combined with the networking and fellowship unique to our Chamber, is a success because of the sponsorships and participation from businesses like yours. The Annual Chamber Golf Outing has turned into a major promotional event for member businesses. We fully expect another successful event, meaning roughly 125 Chamber members will see your firm's name on the course and throughout the day. All sponsors will also receive recognition as well, giving you high-value promotion at our premier summer event! &lt;br /&gt;
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Time: Registration at 10 AM, Shotgun tee-off at 11 AM &lt;br /&gt;
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Cost: $85/Golfer or $340/Foursome - Includes round of golf, cart, lunch &amp;amp; dinner; Golf Package: $25/golfer, $100/team - each bundle includes 20-50/50 tickets, 20 tickets for a chance at our Putt Game (and a chance for $2,500 cash), and 1 Mulligan.&lt;br /&gt;
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&lt;a href="http://www.defiancechamber.com/External/WCPages/WCWebContent/WebContentPage.aspx?ContentID=10310" target="_blank"&gt;Click here&lt;/a&gt;&amp;nbsp;for the event flyer and registration form.&lt;br /&gt;</description><link>http://www.defiancechamber.com/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=210</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Dec 2012 15:51:44 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>10TH ANNUAL PUTTS FORE PAWS GOLF OUTING  7/13/2013 </title><description>&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;For more information, please call Fort Defiance Humane Society at 419-658-2298.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;</description><link>http://www.defiancechamber.com/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=308</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2013 17:05:33 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Minute to Win it Day Camp 7/15/2013 8:30 AM - 7/19/2013 </title><description>With our Minute to Win it themed camp you will be tested on the oddities of the human potential.  Here everything can be a game!

For all children listed on your family membership(ages 7-12), receive one week of FREE day Camp!!!!

Registration is going on now through the first day of camp.
Ages 7-12
Cost $80 Members/$100 Non-Members
Time: 8:30am-3:30pm Monday through Wednesday with an over night on Thursday.  You will drop off at 8:30am Thursday and pick up Friday at 10:00am
</description><link>http://www.defiancechamber.com/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=355</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Jun 2013 14:27:16 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Downtown Defiance's Third Thursdays Event 7/18/2013 4:00 PM - 7/18/2013 7:00 PM</title><description>&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;A  social gathering for the community held in the downtown on the Third Thursday of June, July and August.  June's Third Thursday provides, Farmer's Market, taste of downtown, artists on the street, The Andrew L. Tuttle Museum will be open, retail businesses extend their hours and entertainment promoting the arts and culture of the community. We will also have a camera scavanger hunt. Join us as we embrace all the downtown has to offer. This event was previously First Fridays.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;</description><link>http://www.defiancechamber.com/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=317</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2013 17:31:33 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Music in the Parks Summer Concert Series 7/18/2013 7:30 PM - 7/18/2013 </title><description>&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Music from the Muleskinner Band.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;</description><link>http://www.defiancechamber.com/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=325</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2013 17:44:24 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>2013 Night Golf Outing 7/19/2013 8:30 PM - 7/19/2013 </title><description>&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;$35 for individuals.For more information, please call Rhonda Leininger at 419-782-5411.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;</description><link>http://www.defiancechamber.com/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=356</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Jun 2013 18:16:18 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Optimist Triathlon &amp; 5k Reservoir Run 7/20/2013 </title><description /><link>http://www.defiancechamber.com/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=328</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2013 18:24:48 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>SMALL BUSINESS BASICS 2013 Presented by NW Small Business Development Center 7/24/2013 5:00 PM - 7/24/2013 7:00 PM</title><description>&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;

EXPLORING THE POSSIBLITIES OF STARTING, BUYING OR EXPANDING A BUSINESS?  Discover what it takes by charting your course with SMALL BUSINESS BASICS 2013

&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Presented by NW Small Business Development Center@ Maumee Valley Planning

&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Small Business Basics is a free two-hour seminar that will answer the necessary questions about starting, buying or expanding a small business. This seminar will take the confusion out of your efforts and help you to avoid costly mistakes and unnecessary steps. 

&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Learn the basics:&lt;br&gt;
Name Registration * Licensing * Taxes * Zoning * Business Entities
* Employees * Insurance * Financing * Business Planning and more! &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;

*** WORKSHOPS MAY BE CANCELLED DUE TO LACK OF PARTICIPATION.
THOSE WHO HAVE REGISTERED WILL BE NOTIFIED OF THE NEXT AVAILABLE WORKSHOP. &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;

REGISTRATION REQUIRED!&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;</description><link>http://www.defiancechamber.com/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=266</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 Feb 2013 18:46:20 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Fairytale Day Camp 7/29/2013 8:30 AM - 8/2/2013 </title><description>Come experience the fun and wonder of our Fairytale camp where our games are magical and our guests....Out of this world!

For all children listed on your family membership(ages 7-12), receive one week of FREE day Camp!!!!

Registration is going on now through the first day of camp.
Ages 7-12
Cost $80 Members/$100 Non-Members
Time: 8:30am-3:30pm Monday through Wednesday with an over night on Thursday.  You will drop off at 8:30am Thursday and pick up Friday at 10:00am
</description><link>http://www.defiancechamber.com/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=349</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Jun 2013 14:26:54 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Music in the Parks Summer Concert Series 8/1/2013 6:00 PM - 8/1/2013 </title><description>&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Music from the Bud Widmer's Band.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;</description><link>http://www.defiancechamber.com/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=326</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2013 17:44:54 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Games,Games, Games Day Camp 8/5/2013 8:30 AM - 8/9/2013 </title><description>What more needs to be said about our Games, Games, Games day camp? Nothing! Come see what fun and adventurous GAMES we have in store for this thrill packed week!

For all children listed on your family membership(ages 7-12), receive one week of FREE day Camp!!!!

Registration is going on now through the first day of camp.
Ages 7-12
Cost $80 Members/$100 Non-Members
Time: 8:30am-3:30pm Monday through Wednesday with an over night on Thursday.  You will drop off at 8:30am Thursday and pick up Friday at 10:00am
</description><link>http://www.defiancechamber.com/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=354</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Jun 2013 14:27:12 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>