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November 20 - Lee's Fine Jewelry |
December 12 - Holiday Happy Hour |
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Christmas is COMING! The holiday season will be here before you know it! |
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We’re thrilled to invite you to participate in our
2025 Cookie Crumb Trail on Saturday, December 6!
This festive, community-driven event is a fantastic way to showcase your business, connect with new customers, and spread some holiday cheer!
How It Works:
Cookie Sponsors (Free):
Host a stop on the trail by baking delicious treats and providing the recipe! Hundreds of participants will stop in to sample your cookies, collect recipe cards, and get their maps stamped.
Event Sponsors ($75):
Support the event while gaining extra visibility.
Your logo will appear on canvas totes, the trail map, and on Chamber social media.
Important Details:
Deadline to sign up: November 14
Event date: Sat, December 6, 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of one of Highland’s favorite holiday events!
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THANK YOU to our current list of sponsors!!! Cookie Sponsors
ApexNetwork Fitness Center Athletico Physical Therapy Big R Farm & Home Bradford National Bank Cedarhust Senior Living Constitution Bank Highland Nutrition Center JusTeazin' Salon & Boutique
Michael's Coffee Shop San Gabriel Memory Care Shoe Sensation
The Greenhouse Florist & Gift Shop The Sweet Spot Wild Growth Games Event Sponsors Big R Farm & Home
Bradford National Bank Cedarhurst Senior Living Driscoll Brick Work Edward Jones - Brian Becker Highland Nutrition Center JusTeazin' Salon & Boutique Lisa Sauer State Farm Live, Laugh, Love Realty Michael's Coffee Shop Myrtle & Grace San Gabriel Memory Care The Chocolate Affair The Sweet Spot |
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Hop in the Christmas Time Machine!
This year’s Lighted Christmas Parade theme is “Christmas Time Machine” and we can’t wait to see where you take us!
On Friday, November 28, downtown Highland will shine with floats and costumes from every era of Christmas. Will you head back to Dickens’ London, relive a retro 1980s holiday, or rocket forward to Christmas in the year 3025? Or maybe you’ll build a time machine of your own and whisk us through the ages. Parade sign-ups are now open! Please download the form and return it by Nov 20.
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What's Up Highland
LIVE Coverage of the Christmas Parade!! |
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Christmas Lights Parade Announcement- What's Up Highland will be live streaming the lights parade this year. We are asking you to like our Facebook page and share with any family or friends who may be shut in during that time.
Not only are we going to live stream the parade, but we will also be doing commentary on the floats as they come by and interviewing with various people during the event.
Be sure to like our Facebook page and we thank the Highland, IL Chamber of Commerce and City of Highland, Illinois Government for their support. |
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Join your family and friends on Thanksgiving Day for a quick 2 mile fun run as a prequel to your turkey feast consumption! Run check-in begins at 6:30am in the north end of the KRC gymnasium. The KRC will be open post-race until 9:30am. |
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See below for some of the events offered and click the link below for a FULL list! |
Book Club Meets 4th Thursday of each month at 6:30 pm |
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“Hoops for Hope” Cancer Awareness Games sponsored by HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital in Highland on Dec. 5 T-shirts available to order until Nov. 10
HIGHLAND, Ill. — On Friday, Dec. 5, HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland is sponsoring the “Hoops for Hope” Cancer Awareness Pink Out games at Highland High School. |
High School Healthcare Bootcamps at HSHS Hospitals in Breese, Greenville, Highland and O’Fallon Applications due Nov. 14 |
BREESE, GREENVILLE, HIGHLAND & O’FALLON, Ill. — High school students interested in a career in healthcare are invited to apply for the Winter 2025 High School Healthcare Bootcamps at HSHS hospitals in Breese, Greenville, Highland and O’Fallon. The bootcamp is designed for high school juniors and seniors interested in a career in healthcare to experience a realistic look into various health care roles and make connections in their field of interest. |
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HSHS St Joseph's Highland Auxiliary
Bundt Cake Sale - NOV 13 |
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| Thursday, Nov 13th 9:00am-1:00pm
$7 per cake |
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HSHS St Joseph's Highland Gift Shop Christmas Open House - NOV 13 & 14 |
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20% Off at the Gift Shop! Thu, Nov 13th & Fri, Nov 14th 9:00am-3:00pm |
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The Olde Wicks Factory
Holiday Sip and Shop |
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Highland Civic Woman's Club Holiday Home Tour - Dec 6 |
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| Mark your calendars! On Saturday, December 6th from 4–8 p.m., the Highland Civic Women’s Club invites you to step inside some of Highland’s most beautifully decorated homes and experience the magic of the season. From sparkling trees to twinkling lights, you’ll get inspired by festive décor, creative holiday touches, and plenty of Christmas cheer—all while supporting HCWC’s mission in our community. |
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Double J Doggie Play N Stay
Pictures with Santa - Dec 7 |
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| Ho ho ho! It's that time of the year again! Santa will be in Highland from 10am-2pm. So you can get your paws on some holiday cheer! Reminder: this is a doggone good deal for dogs only - $25 for 1 print, $30 for 1 print and 1 digital. |
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Highland Music School
Upcoming Events |
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Greg Holthaus Memorial Fund Bowling Fundraiser - January 31 |
Click the contact button below for more information and to sign up to play and/or sponsor! |
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Smokehouse Jellies & Chocolate Affair Advent Calendar |
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| Local favorites Smokehouse Jellies & The Chocolate Affair will be included in the Delicious Illinois Advent Calendar this year! Scan the QR code or click the link below to place your order & support local businesses! |
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ApexNetwork Membership Savings!! |
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Cedarhurst
Toys for Tots Drive! |
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St. Paul School
Upcoming Events |
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Recurring/Ongoing Announcements |
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View past streams and upcoming live streams of Highland Sports through the link below! |
| What's Up Highland Podcast |
Does your organization have something to share with the community? If so, Joe & Jeff invite YOU to join their podcast and get the word out! |
| Looking a sweet way to spend an afternoon? Join Leah’s Cake Classes at Patty Cakes for a fun, hands-on experience that’s as creative as it is delicious! Click the link below to view upcoming classes! |
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For Information about Welcome Club, Click on the image below!!! |
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Catch up on all the latest news and read
The Pioneer Newspaper |
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Discover Downstate Illinois is looking for to help promote your event!
If you have an event that you would like posted, following their link HERE! |
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| | Is Your Business Hiring?
Submit Your Own Job Listing - If you would like your company's open positions listed on the Chamber website, you can do so by entering them from your member home page.
1) Sign in with the log in and password you set up when you joined the Chamber or when we transitioned to the new website. If you need the info resent or have questions, just let us know, we are HAPPY to help!
2) Click on Resources
3) Choose Submit Job Board - enter your job information
When you complete your entry, it will be pending until approved by the Admin(Hillarie). These are checked weekly for approval.
Click HERE for a full listing of job postings from our website!
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Chamber Office Hours
Monday - Thursday:
9am - 3pm
If you would like to meet with us and want to ensure that we are in the office, feel free to call ahead of time as we may be out and about visiting with Chamber members.
Thank you!
DEADLINE for getting information in the Chamber weekly newsletter is Thursday by 9:00am.
If you miss the cut-off date, we keep your information for the next publication. Please submit your information to
hillarie@highlandillinois.com or taylor@highlandillinois.com
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