Tuesday, November 10 - PRO-SPEAKER SERIES
Casa Azteca, 20 N. Abel St., Milpitas
7:00 PM

Milpitas Host Lions Club in partnership with Milpitas Chamber present: Rob Devincenzi-Publisher, The Milpitas Post. Rob will be speaking on the important roles micro-focused newspapers play in their communities and why nimble small newspapers are holding their own at a time when some larger media outlets are suffering. For more information: email mhlions@gmail.com or call Irene Whiteside at 408-469-1991.
Wednesday, November 11 - Chamber Office Closed - Veteran’s Day
Thursday, November 12 - Chamber’s Travel Night Slide Show
Beverly Heritage Hotel, 1820 Barber Lane, Milpitas
6:00-7:00 p.m.

Milpitas Chamber, Collette Vacations and TopNotch GetAways Launches Travel Program at Slide Show Night Presentation. Attendees will have an opportunity to see how they can “Discover Tuscany” or enjoy the fantastic highlights when they travel to beautiful Ireland. To reserve your space for the presentation, please call the chamber at 408-262-2613.
Monday, November 16 - Ribbon Cutting - Specialty’s Cafe & Bakery
690 N. McCarthy Blvd., Milpitas
6:00am-6:00pm

Please join us, the Milpitas Chamber of Commerce and Milpitas Mayor Robert Livengood at our Grand Opening on Monday, November 16th, anytime between 6am-6pm with the RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY at 9:00am.
Come celebrate with the newest Specialty’s Cafe & Bakery location, which features indoor/outdoor seating, free wi-fi, self-serve kiosks and delicious made-from-scratch aromas! We offer breakfast, lunch and afternoon snacks and can provide catering delivery service anywhere in the area. Our easy online ordering convenience, great quality food, and eco-friendly packaging will make your next meeting or event a huge success. We look forward to seeing you at our Grand Opening and getting you hooked on our award winning cookies!
Samples will be circulating throughout the day. Menu items are modestly priced and portion sizes are generous. Check us out at www.specialtys.com
Thursday, November 19 - Business After Hours Progressive Retail Mixer
Victorian Shopping Center, Check-in at Milpitas Dental Center,
1213 E. Calaveras Blvd.
5:00 - 7:30 PM

Milpitas Chamber Kicks off the Holiday Season with SPECIAL PROGRESSIVE RETAIL MIXER at the Victorian Shopping Center. We are requesting that you bring a canned good for the Food Pantry. DON’T MISS THIS FUN MIXER!
Great Networking Opportunities! Mix and Mingle with Business Leaders. Bring your Business Cards to Promote your Business or Services. Bring your clients and co-workers. Light refreshments and soft beverages. Door Prizes and 50/50 Drawing. Members Free, Non-Members $10. RSVP to the Chamber office at 262-2613 or email: info@milpitaschamber.com
Thursday, November 26 - Chamber Office Closed - Happy Thanksgiving!
Friday, November 27 - Chamber Office Closed - Happy Thanksgiving!
Thursday, December 10 - Business After Hours Holiday Mixer brought to you by Huntford Printing and Milpitas Publishing
Huntford Printing & Graphics, 275 Dempsey Rd., Milpitas
5:00 - 7:30 PM

Chamber Mixer with Great Networking Opportunities! Mix and Mingle with Business Leaders. Bring your Business Cards to Promote your Business or Services. Bring your clients and co-workers. Dinner Buffet and Beverages. Door Prizes and 50/50 Drawing. Members Free, Non-Members $10. We ask that you bring a canned good for the Milpitas Food Pantry and/or an unwrapped toy for the Milpitas Firefighters #1699 local Toys for Tots Drive. RSVP to the Chamber office at 262-2613.
Saturday, December 19 - Milpitas Holiday Toy & Food Drive
DECEMBER 1-19, 2009

Share the joy of this holiday season with another family by donating a new, unwrapped toy or non-perishable food item. Toy donations are being sought for both children and teens. All food donations (private or corporate) may be dropped off at the Milpitas Food Pantry, 196 S. Main St. All toy dondations may be dropped off at toy barrels located in all City buildings, or call (408) 586-2800 for additional barrel locations.
Food & Toy Giveaways
Saturday, December 19, 2009
11 AM - 3 PM
Spring Valley Bible Church
220 S. Main St.
Drop off Locations:
City Hall, 455 E. Calaveras Blvd.
Community Center, 457 E. Calaveras Blvd.
Corporation Yard, 1265 N. Milpitas Blvd.
Fire Station #1, 25 W. Curtis
Fire Station #2, 1263 Yosemite
Fire Station #3, 45 Midwick
Fire Station #4, 775 Barber Lane
Milpitas Chamber of Commerce, 828 N. Hillview Dr.
Milpitas Food Pantry, 196 S. Main St.
Police Department, 1275 N. Milpitas Blvd.
Senior Center, 540 S. Abel St.
Sports Center, 1325 E. Calaveras Blvd.
501c3 Tax ID# 26-0267135
For more information, call the Milpitas Fire Department at (408) 586-2800, or the Milpitas Food Pantry at (408) 946-5564. Should you know of a family seeking assistance this holiday season, please call the above numbers for information on receiving donated items.
Monday, December 21 - Chamber Office Closed - Vacation Week

Chamber reopens December 28, 2009
Tuesday, December 22 - Chamber Office Closed - Vacation Week

Chamber reopens December 28, 2009
Wednesday, December 23 - Chamber Office Closed - Vacation Week

Chamber reopens December 28, 2009
Thursday, December 24 - Chamber Office Closed
HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO YOU & YOUR FAMILY!

Chamber reopens December 28, 2009
Friday, December 25 - Chamber Office Closed
HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO YOU & YOUR FAMILY!

Chamber reopens December 28, 2009
1st & 3rd Tuesdays - Connection Club #1
Summitpointe Golf Course, Royal Tee Club
1500 Country Club Dr.
8:00 to 9:00 a.m.
2nd & 4th Wednesdays - Connection Club #2
Location To Be Announced
12:00 to 1:00 p.m.