Weekly Newsletter

5.5.25

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Chamber News

Join us for an evening of casual pickleball play and live music by Jared Johnson, benefitting local student scholarships.

4th of July Celebration

Randall King w/ Jared Johnson

Seating is limited and only available by reservation.

Member Renewals

Member News

May 1^st - 30^th

During the month of May, Gunter Financial Services will be hosting a food drive benefiting Helping Hands Ministry in Belton. You can stop by our office during regular business hours to drop off donations, which will be delivered at the end of the month.

Not sure what to bring? Here is a list of food pantry favorites from Helping Hands:

Cereal
Juice
Granola Bars
Condiments
Applesauce Pouches
Baby Food/Formula
Kid Friendly Snacks
Spices & Seasonings
Canned Soups/Meats

Food should be unopened and in-date; Loose items (fruit snacks, granola bars, etc) are accepted as long as the wrapper itself is intact.

Tuesday, May 6, 2025

9:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Lowe's, 605 SW HK Dodgen Loop

Temple

Belton High School is proud to be one of only five schools nationwide to host this significant event, in collaboration with the SkillsUSA National Delegate and the Lowe’s Foundation. This occasion is part of a nationwide celebration of our next generation of skilled professionals and the skilled career paths that are essential to America’s future. During our National Signing Day event, students will sign letters of intent committing to pursue skilled career paths and post-secondary opportunities.

We hope you’ll be one of the many in attendance cheering them on while hearing inspired messages from a variety of passionate, skilled voices. By empowering the next generation of skilled professionals and career-ready leaders, SkillsUSA and our committed partners are closing the skills gap while highlighting the amazing opportunities that exist in fulfilling, lucrative, and in-demand skilled careers.

Mommy & Me Mother’s Day Skincare Class

Join us on May 8th at 5:30 PM for a fun and refreshing evening with Farm House Fresh. Enjoy a mini skincare class featuring step-by-step product regimens, a sampling of facial favorites, and:

- Complimentary goodie bags

- Complimentary charcuterie box

- Discounts, giveaways & retail gift with purchase

Just $20 per person | Ages 11+

Spots are limited—reserve yours today!

Because glowing skin is even better when shared with Mom!

254-933-2275

Bell County Museum Spring Lecture ~ Beyond Gault: Understanding the Peopling of the Americas

Thursday, May 8th ~ 6pm

Join us at the museum as Dr. Jon Lohse gives an inside look at the Gault Archaeological Site, located in Bell County. The Gault Site is one of the most significant archaeological dig sites in North America. His presentation will focus on the peopling of the Americas, an overview of work at Gault, and current undertakings of the Gault School of Archaeological Research.

Dr. Jon Lohse is Chair of the Board of Directors of the Gault School for Archaeological Research, a Senior Associate with Terracon Consultants, and adjunct professor of Archaeology at Rice University.

The event is completely FREE, but pre-registration is required and available on the museum website.

TICKETS

Family Promise of Bell County ~ Beam Signing for the Promise Homes

Please join us to bless the Promise Homes by writing Scriptures and words of encouragement on the buildings' beams on Thursday, May 8th (5-7 pm) or Friday, May 9th (8am-5pm.)

We'll provide the Sharpies, water, and snacks.

With any questions, email info@familypromisebellcounty.org.

See you then!

Schoepf's BBQ ~ Roger Creager w/ TBD

Friday, May 9th at 6pm

TICKETS

Mother's Day Meal & Wine Special ~ BeeMaRosa Vineyard & Winery

May 11, 2025

Bring Mom out for a delicious buffet event at BeeMomRosa, er, BeeMaRosa! A welcome Prosecco Momosa to pair with a fresh crisp salad, followed by a main course with Lamb Chops drizzled in BeeMaRosa Wine Sauce, Grilled Jerk Flavored Chicken Skewers, Tumeric roasted Potatoes, Aromatic rice Palau, and Balsamic Rainbow Carrots. Dessert will consist of luscious Cheesecake with Vibrant Mango Sauce. Two additional wines of your choice included, plus Dessert Port Wine! Please RSVP and Pre-Pay by calling us at 254-913-6856. Please RSVP by Monday May 5th! $60 per person.

Treat Mom Like Royalty at Woodhouse Spa ~ Nolan Creek

A luxurious massage or facial is a Mother’s Day experience she won’t forget!

Luxury Mother’s Day Spa Packages are here! Treat her to the ultimate indulgence with rejuvenating spa services designed to restore, refresh, and leave her feeling renewed. Because she deserves nothing but the best.

Shawn Colvin ~ Cultural Activities Center

Friday, May 16, 2025

In an era when female singer-songwriters are ever more ubiquitous, Shawn Colvin stands out as a singular and enduring talent. Her songs are slow-release works of craft and catharsis that become treasured, lifetime companions for their listeners. As a storyteller, Colvin is both keen and warm-hearted, leavening even the toughest tales with tenderness, empathy, and a searing sense of humor. In the 30 years since the release of her debut album, Colvin has won three GRAMMY® Awards, released thirteen albums, written a critically acclaimed memoir, maintained a non-stop national and international touring schedule, appeared on countless television and radio programs, had her songs featured in major motion pictures and created a remarkable canon of work.

$70 - Standard

$75 - At the Door

Visit the museum to learn more about the cultures of Guam, the Philippines, and Korea! There will be a variety of crafts and activities as well as beautiful traditional dances and music.

Korean dance performances: 11:00-11:20am

Chamorro dance performances: 11:45am & 12:30pm

The event is completely FREE for all ages!

Join us for a fun night of Bingo supporting our local Veterans.

May is Mental Health Awareness month and we were approached by Willow Counseling Collective looking for a way to support this amazing cause. Together, we came up with the idea of hosting a bingo night to benefit the Local Temple VA's Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Residential Program.

The ladies at Willow Counseling have put together an amazing event. There will be multiple rounds, with INCREDIBLE prizes donated by other community businesses and leaders. We hope you can come out and help raise lots and lots of money for this great cause and support both Mental Health and our local Veterans.....and did we mention the theme is 90's Country Music....What is there not to love about this?

McBride & The Ride ~ Schoepf's BBQ

Friday, May 23 at 6pm

TICKETS

REGISTRATION IS OPEN!

ASCO Spartacus Dash

Saturday, May 24, 2025

Liberty Park

700 Veterans Way Drive

Belton, TX

Sendero Shooting Sports ~ Women's Personal Safety Workshop

Friday, May 30th: 5:30pm - 7:30pm

This is a FREE CLASS!

What You'll Learn

Create Your Expert-Guided Personal Defense Plan and Avoid Looking Like an Easy Target

What you wIll learn:

Five powerful situational awareness tips to avoid threats or looking like an easy target

Critical steps to take to keep yourself safe (no matter what happens next)

How to mentally and legally prepare yourself for a self-defense situation and the aftermath

Choosing the right tool: Intro to firearms and other Use of Force options

LIVE Q&A with USCCA Certified Instructors

What to Bring: Questions you have and materials to take notes

Austin Meade w/ Gannon Fremin & CCREV

Friday, May 30th at 6pm

Wade Bowen w/ Michael Carubelli

Friday, June 6th at 6pm

It's that time again! This is IBCC's 5th Juneteenth Festival and it will take place on June 21st with plenty things to do! Bring the family out and let's have a grand time of community! VENDORs, Food Trucks and Performers are welcome to sign up as well.

Kicking it off will be the 5k that morning, our 3rd year as part of the CenTex race series so those of you who want/need points for your races, we've got you covered! Medals and trophies to be awardee for top finishers! Go here to sign up for the CenTex Race:

Race to start at 7:30am.

The 2025 Schoepf's BBQ Texas Music Series welcomes Ty Myers to Schoepf's Backyard on 7/24/25! Grandville will open the show. Gates at 6 music at 7!

TICKETS

Classics for Caring is more than a car show—it’s a community tradition with a powerful purpose. Held annually in Temple, Texas, this event brings together classic car enthusiasts, local families, and businesses to support a cause that touches every heart: Hospice House. With every shiny fender and polished hood, we raise vital funds for this incredible organization that ensures individuals can live their final days with dignity, peace, and compassion.

Hosted by Harper-Talasek Funeral Home, Classics for Caring is a celebration of legacy, love, and local pride. Whether you're showcasing a timeless ride or just coming to enjoy the view, you’re helping make a difference in the lives of families facing life’s most tender moments.

Because here in Temple, caring is classic.

Asleep at the Wheel ~ Cultural Activities Center

Saturday, November 8, 2025

Founded in 1970, Asleep at the Wheel has been part of the American roots music landscape for more than 50 years. Although the band got its start on a farm in Paw Paw, West Virginia, Asleep at the Wheel became a cornerstone of the Austin, Texas scene upon its arrival in 1973. Inspired by Western swing and honky-tonk country, the band has accrued 10 GRAMMY®®® Awards and tours nationally and internationally.

They will be on the CAC stage, November 8, 2025

$60 - Standard

$65 - At the Door

The Bell County Business Group meets every Friday morning from 8:15-9:30 at Dead Fish Grill, in Belton, TX.

Our new exhibition, So Ready for Laughter: The Legacy of Bob Hope, is now open!

“Bob Hope elicited laughs across all media: through radio waves, on stage, and on the screen, in both television and film. But none of them mattered more than the humor he injected into American camps across the globe during World War II, as the Allies struggled to save the world for democracy. Come see So Ready for Laughter: The Legacy of Bob Hope, and learn about Hope’s unique contribution to the American war effort.” The exhibition is presented by the National WWII Museum and sponsored by the Bob and Delores Hope Foundation. The exhibit will be on display at the Bell County Museum through June 14, 2025.