The Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce hosted their quarterly Chamber Luncheon at Pigs R Us Tuesday, September 17, 2019. Chamber members enjoyed a lunch of meatloaf, salad, cheesy potatoes, green beans and pound cake for dessert.

Executive Chamber Director Alisha Owens began the meeting by informing the members of the success of the High Plains 5K Color Run, Kite Show, Barbeque Bash, Craft Show and Music Fest which was September 7, 2019. More people attended the fun activities than attended last year.

Alisha outlined the plan for a Spook Parade Halloween afternoon. Businesses are invited to hand out treats to the spooks and goblins as they parade up and down Main Street in their costumes from 4:30 till 5:30 p.m.

She stated they have started making plans for the Christmas Parade which will be the first Saturday in December which will be December 7. Stacey Strickland from the Stevens County Library was next on the agenda. She reported that they were taking registration for beginning crochet classes. They were having a TEENS ONLY event September 28 at 5:00 p.m. for Fandom Trivia. All teenagers are welcome. They also are planning a Family StoryTime at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, September 28. They will have a great story and some fun family crafts to celebrate International Dot Day.

Norma Jean Dodge from Seward County Community College handed out schedules of the new fall classes. SCCC is offering ACT prep classes for upper classmen.

Reed Petty from Senator Moran’s office in Garden City stopped by to see if anyone needs any help. They will offer assistance if anyone needs help with Veterans Administration, immigration, medicare, FEMA or any other thing.

Lon Pishny of Garden City spoke next. He is running for state senate on the Republican party in the next election.

Alisha reminded the members about the health insurance that the Chamber of Commerce is offering to members and their employees.

The meeting adjourned.