The Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce would like to welcome Salem Elks Lodge 1678 as its newest member. The Elks, located at 315 N. Broadway offers an excellent menu from Monday – Saturday, and special Sundays. The lounge is also available to members and guests.

Members are active in the community through support of benevolent organizations, youth programs, childrens services and veterans programs.

Staff and members are experienced in assisting families with wedding receptions, anniversaries, birthday parties or organizational meetings. Catering is also avaliable.

Mike Morton is the Exalted Ruler, Carolyn McCormack is Secretary. For additional information please phone (618) 548-0149, or E-mail: salemelks@yahoo.com.

Tavie Tots and USA Licensed Bows celebrated their one year anniversary with an Open House on Monday, May 14^th.   The Chamber of Commerce presented owners Jeff and Emily Morgan a plaque in recognition of their first anniversary and open house and to express appreciation for the wonderful addition to the community.  Pictured at the presentation are Emily Byers, Kim Keller, Leonard Ferguson, Jeff and Emily Morgan, Sue Morgan, and Janice Eischens.

Tavie Tots and USA Licensed Bows is a great asset to downtown Salem.  They have beautiful window displays and the interior of Tavie Tots is filled with all of the cute things any little girl or boy would want. 

Carmen Donoho-White from The Gathering Place provided the delicious “Fiesta” inspired hors d’oeuvres.  Pictured are a few of the attendees enjoying the tasty treats and the opportunity to network with each other.

Please pick up a Spring/Summer Family Fun Guide at the Salem City Hall or Salem Chamber of Commerce office at 615 W. Main.

The Guide will provide information on all the opening and closing hours, admission rates, passes, special events, lessons, etc.

Are you looking for a unique gift?  The Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce has “Salem Dollars” checks available.  The checks can be given in any denomination and redeemed at most Salem businesses.  They are the perfect answer for last minute Mother’s Day or graduation gifts.  Best of all, they keep everyone shopping Salem First!  Call the Chamber office at 548-3010, and we will have the checks ready for you to pick up at your convenience.  There will be a 2% fee for this service.

The Salem Kiwanis Club is helping to promote the Lucky 13^th Annual Kiwanis Fun Day Bike Ride.  It will be held on August 18, 2012 in beautiful Southern Illinois.  The start and finish point will be at the new Rend Lake Visitor Center, 11981 Rend City Road, Benton, IL  62812.  Four different rides are available depending on your level of expertise and endurance – 12 miles, 30 miles, 60 miles and 100 miles. 

 Kiwanis Division 33, which consists of nine clubs within the communities of Southern Illinois, hosts a summer day of fun on Rend Lake and a Christmas Party for the physically and mentally challenged each year.  Both events provide plenty of free food, fun, music, and entertainment to around 800 guests from all over Southern Illinois.  Proceeds from this bike ride are used to fund these events.  We appreciate you participating in the bike ride thus helping us help them.  We thank you.

 More information may be obtained at www.fundaybikeride.com.  Entry forms are available at the Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce office, 615 West Main Street in Salem.

Head Lines Hair Designs is promoting the American Cancer Society’s Look Good Feel Better program.  Jenny Holsapple, owner of Head Lines, states that there are three stylists who are certified with the American Cancer Society.  Head Lines has free wigs available for women to sample, as well as wigs she sell as part of the business.  Phone (618) 548-2255 for more information on this program.

 Head Lines Hair Designs is also celebrating their 25^th anniversary this year.

Tavie Tots will be having an Open House Monday, May 14, 2012 from 5-8 p.m. to celebrate their one year anniversary and to show their appreciation to the community.

If you haven’t visited Tavie Tots at 111 East Main Street it is well worth your time, especially if you have children or grandchildren.  Tavie Tots has a large selection of girls and boys’ boutique clothing, hair accessories, bathing suits, special occasion dresses and much more!  The clothing and accessories range in size from Preemie – Girls 14/16.  Store hours are Tuesday-Friday from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. and Saturday from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

The owners of Tavie Tots, Jeff and Emily Morgan are excited to be celebrating the one year anniversary of Tavie Tots grand opening in Salem.  “We have had great pleasure working with the Salem community and we appreciate our valued customers.  We are excited about our one year anniversary and look forward to many more in the future!” – Jeff and Emily Morgan.