Happy August........The month of July is past and we can look back at some very successful events here in Ninety Six. 

• The 3rd Annual Festival of Stars was a huge success.
• We "Stuffed The Bus" for Ninety Six District 52 Schools
• I understand that we had a highly successful INT Wakeboard Event on Lake Greenwood the weekend of the 23rd and 24th.

This month some will experience the pride and the emptiness we feel when our children head off (back) to school.  As you prepare for this, don't forget to support your Ninety Six Chamber of Commerce members.  Also, when on the road, respect those school buses and drive safely.

Ladies, do you need a wee bit of help?  Studio 96 is now open on Saluda Street.  Linda Tafta and her staff guarantee to "get you in shape."  They've got everything from Cardio Training to Self Defense. 

East Main Coffee Company, operated by Rayne Adams, is an eclectic Coffee House that will be opening very shortly in the former location of Homemade Genius.  There will be a variety of coffees and sweet treats such as muffins, breads, cup cakes, milk shakes, smoothies, etc. to satisfy the taste of the most discriminating.  And, to top it off, entertainment ranging from Rock to Country and Metal to Acoustic!

Hours of operation will be:

Tuesday thru Thursday - 7:00 a.m. 'til 7:00 p.m.

Friday and Saturday - 7:00 a.m. 'til 9:00 p.m.

Closed on Sunday and Monday

Look for the Grand Opening within the next two weeks.

Remember the Spring of 2010?  That was when the Town of Ninety Six sponsored the Cateechee Fest to honor our Native American Heritage.

It was so well received that Margie Blalock, the Event Coordinator for the Town of Ninety Six, has announced that Cateechee Fest 2011 will be held Saturday, August 27th from 4:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. in the

Ninety Six Town Park.  There will also be a 5K Candlelight Run. 

Vendor Applications and Entry Forms for the Run are available at the

Ninety Six Visitor Center.

This blog is meant to enlighten the membership and friends of the Ninety Six Chamber.  The next of these blogs should be out on or about the 15th of the month.  Do you have news of interest to share? If you do, send it to me @ corky_q@hotmail.com.