CHAMBER CHATTER: Barons Market event will raise money for local schools

For the first time 100 percent of the proceeds from an Alpine Barons Market Backroom Beer Pairing will go to Alpine el­ementary schools/PTAs!

The beer pairing is from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 30, at the market in the Alpine Creek Town Center at 1347 Tav­ern Road.

Alpine Barons Manager Bob Ring, Vice Chair of the Alpine Chamber of Commerce, said all the proceeds that evening will go to the Alpine Education Foundation, which helps local schools.

The Alpine market typically does four beer pairings a year, turning its outdoor loading dock into a casual bistro for each eve­ning. Proceeds typically go to regional charities.

“This is the first time we’ve been able to donate locally,” Ring said. “If we have a great turnout, this is our opportunity to keep more money in Alpine and show how we’re supporting the local community.”

The fund raiser will feature “big game bites” with Refuge Brewery beer.

Tickets are $15 each and avail­able at www.baronsmarket.com.

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Don’t miss the free “Content Creation for Advertising” work­shops by the Alpine Chamber of Commerce for members and invited guests on Wednesday, Jan. 23!

Chamber Executive Director Alex Ward will help your busi­ness or organization learn how to find free online advertising resources during two sessions at the Alpine Library, 1752 Alpine Blvd. The first workshop is at noon and the second at 5 p.m.

Achieve advertising excel­lence and improve the quality of the marketing materials of your business or organization!

Call (619) 445-2722 or visit www.alpinechamber.com to make a reservation now. Space is limited!

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Have a little something to eat and drink while chatting with interesting people this evening, Jan. 17, at the Alpine Chamber’s “Third Thursday Mixer!”

Reservations are required for the casual networking from 6 to 8 p.m. at La Carreta Mexican Restaurant & Cantina in the Al­pine Creek Town Center, 1347 Tavern Road.

The mixer is free for mem­bers who RSVP and $10 each for walk-ins and non-members.

For reservations and more information, please e-mail the Chamber at info@alpinechamber.com or call (619) 445-2722. Register online at www.alpinechamber.com.

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Elementary school children can enjoy sports-style compe­tition at the Kiwanis Youth Olympics on Saturday, Jan. 26, in Alpine!

The free event at Alpine El­ementary School at 1850 Alpine Blvd. starts with registration at 8:30 a.m. Youngsters can start earning medals at 9 a.m.