Archive for month: August, 2022

Come join us in celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month at our Taco Fundraiser at Jim’s in Chisholm 108 W Lake Street! Presented by VEMA ( Voices for Ethnic and Multicultural Awareness) for Hispanic Heritage Month! The event will be taking place on Saturday, September 17th 2PM-6PM at Jim’s Sports Club, Bar, & Grill. Plates will be $20each ad will include tacos (Your choice of carnitas or barbacoa) and a side of pinto beans, elote, or cilantro lime rice! The VEMA Taco Fundraiser at Jim’s will be the perfect time to try out some authentic ethnic food and help raise funds for a cause while you’re at it!

Visit their website to learn more about this and future events!

What does VEMA do?

• VEMA seeks to lift up the voices of all citizens of the community that experience discrimination or prejudice, to enact change, and educate the community, all while providing resources for those affected.
• VEMA was founded in the spring of 2020 following the murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Seraphia Gravelle (Aguallo), Elizabeth Robinson (Allen), and Nathaniel Coward began the work of educating the community and providing a voice for people of color throughout the region. Historically there has been a lack of representation as well as complaints and concerns falling on the deaf ears of the leaders of the regional community. VEMA stands united to work against racism and injustice. Through educating not only the members of VEMA but also the community surrounding them, they intend on chipping away at the systemic and blatant racism that exists throughout their community. In addition to education, a priority of VEMA is to ensure accurate and adequate representation as the community as a whole works to disrupt racism and discrimination.
• Cultivate Relationships: Attend one of our gatherings, events, or just hang out at the Center have coffee/tea and chat with others.
• Lending Library: Check out books on social justice, history, culture, and children’s books.

Chisholm Chamber

Come out to Chisholm Kiwanis Park on Saturday August 26th from 11am-2pm for The End of Summer Block Party! It’s a party to close out the summer and will be a great time for the kids with music, food, dancing, a bounce house, and food! Voices for Ethnic and Multicultural Awareness (VEMA) will be hosting the event, a non-profit organization with the mission of raising cultural awareness in the community! Don’t miss out on The End of Summer Block Party & close out the season in style! 

   About VEMA:

Our History

Our Team

Chisholm Chamber

The Keepers of the Faith Concert will be taking place on August 31st at 6p.m. at Chisholm Baptist Church! Keepers of the Faith (KOTF) are made up of five vocalist who love to serve God with their talents of singing. The group consists of Lima Taito, Agaese Taito, Faalai Taito, Zephanaiah Taito, and Peter Wainaina. Keepers of the Faith is probably the most diverse Southern Gospel Quartet you’ll ever meet.

That diversity is very evident in their unique style. Keepers of the Faith bring the deep south island flavor, a taste of oldie but goody, and the soul of saved men and women to the genre of Southern Gospel Quartet Music. The Keepers of the Faith have been in ministry for over 20 plus years. The ministry as a whole started out as a prison ministry team that would visit brothers and sisters locked and shunned from society. Their roots also consist of visiting hospitals and singing for every room that would want the uplifting of good old harmony singing. The keepers of the Faith now is a renowned Gospel quartet who are touring and living to the standard of their name. The Keepers of the Faith Ministry sing, preach, and most importantly live the Gospel of Jesus Christ. It is their hope and prayer that you see the reflection of Christ within every aspect of their Ministry.

Come and join in the Keepers of the Faith Concert and celebrate!

Chisholm Chamber

The Kiwanis 15K Raffle will be taking place on September 7th at Valentini’s Supper Club on Lake Street! Tickets are $100 each and go towards the upcoming Chisholm Splash Pad which will be located near the bocce ball courts once construction begins. 

The prizes are as follows:

First Prize- $9,000

Second Prize- $3,000

Third Prize- $1,000

Fourth Prize- $500

5 Winners @ $200

5 Winners @ $100

I don’t know about you, but $9K would do a lot for me and you can claim it for yourself with one ticket and a little bit of luck! Only 300 tickets will be available so get yours before they’re gone! The Kiwanis 15K Raffle tickets may be purchased at Chisholm Chamber, Chisholm Kiwanis, Valentini’s Supper Club, Tom & Jerry’s, or Jim’s Sports Club! Also check the Chisholm Chamber socials for updates. It’s exciting that we will soon be having  new installation in town  during those hot summer months and the entire community had a part to play in making this possible! It’s going to be a fun drawing with some high stakes and some big winners! Participants do not need to be present to win, however, you won’t want to miss out on the fun and drama of the drawing!