October 6, 2026 ~ Chamber eBlast
Hello Smithville Chamber Members and Friends, October is off to an amazing start in Smithville! What a weekend we just had! From music and community gatherings to activities happening all around town, Smithville was full of people connecting, celebrating, and enjoying everything our community has to offer. And as we move further into October, the energy keeps building. There is so much happening this month, and we hope you’ll get out, get involved, and be part of it! Coming up with the Chamber: • Chamber Ambassador Meeting -- and don’t miss your chance to win one of the Ambassadors’ amazing raffle baskets! • Gingerbread Men Painting Party -- helping get one of Smithville’s favorite holiday traditions ready for the season.
• Keep Smithville Beautiful’s Fall Super Sweep & Sustainable Home and Garden
Show • October Chamber Mixer hosted by Panama Rose, Main Street Gifts & More, and Mosaic Art & Home • October Chamber Luncheon featuring guest speaker Smithville City Manager Trey Job
The 2026 78957 Magazine is here! The newest edition of 78957 Magazine is now available! Read the 2026 edition online at VisitSmithvilleTx.org, or stop by the Smithville Area Chamber of Commerce office to pick up a printed copy. It’s another great way to discover the people, places, businesses, stories, and experiences that make Smithville worth exploring. And those are just a few of the things happening! There’s even more going on with our members and throughout the community. Be sure to check the calendar on our website regularly to stay up to date on upcoming member events and make plans to join in. There’s a lot to look forward to this October--and plenty of reasons to get out, support local, connect with your neighbors, and enjoy our community. What a special place Smithville is to live, work, and play. With gratitude, Kathy Danielson, C.F.E.E., T.M.P. Executive Director Smithville Area Chamber of Commerce
Interested in sponsoring the Chamber Chatter episodes in 2026 - a great opportunity to showcase your business and support Chamber programming. If you’d like to be involved as a sponsor or guest, please contact the Chamber at 512-237-2313 or Chamber@SmithvilleTx.org.
Small Business Tip of the Month Do a 10-Minute Digital Checkup
Small Business Tip of the Month ? September Your business changes throughout the year—but sometimes your online information doesn’t keep up. Take 10 minutes this month to look at your website, Google Business Profile, and social media pages as if you were a new customer. Are your hours correct? Is your contact information current? Do your photos still represent your business? Are your services and products accurately described? A few small updates can make it easier for customers to find you, trust what they see, and choose to do business with you. Chamber Tip: Put a quick digital checkup on your calendar once each quarter. It’s one of the simplest ways to keep your marketing working for you.
The Chamber is excited to help promote our business member events! To have your events, sales, specials, and more included in our monthly Chamber Newsletter, simply email us at info@smithvilletx.org. Our newsletter is sent to all members and non-members, and the details may also be shared across our social media platforms. Let's get the word out and support each other! Also, be sure to add your events to the Smithville Area Chamber of Commerce event calendar on our website. If you need assistance, contact us at 512-237-2313 or chamber@smithvilletx.org.
Upcoming Events October 2026 Tuesday, October 6
Dia de los Muertos Community Display | 10:00am-5:00pm
Smithville Noon Lions Club Meeting | 12:00pm-1:00pm Chamber Ambassador Committee Meeting | 5:00pm-6:00pm
Wednesday, October 7
Dia de los Muertos Community Display | 10:00am-5:00pm Frost Electronics Recycling | 10:00am-12:00pm
Thursday, October 8
Dia de los Muertos Community Display | 10:00am-5:00pm Gingerbreadmen Painting Day | 9:00am-3:00pm Smithville Community Gardens Meeting | 5:30pm-6:30pm Bastrop County Democratic Party Monthly Meetings | 6:30pm-9:00pm
Friday, October 9
Dia de los Muertos Community Display | 10:00am-5:00pm First Baptist Church Sonshine School Meal Fundraiser | 4:30pm-7:00pm Flu Shot Clinic | 5:00pm-7:00pm
Saturday, October 10
Dia de los Muertos Community Display | 10:00am-5:00pm Keep Smithville Beautiful's Fall Super Sweep | All Day FBC Nursing Home Ministry Visits Towers | 10:00am-11:30am
Sunday, October 11
Dia de los Muertos Community Display | 10:00am-5:00pm Keep Smithville Beautiful's Fall Super Sweep | All Day Smithville's Farmers Market | 10:00am-1:00pm
Monday, October 12
Dia de los Muertos Community Display | 10:00am-5:00pm Keep Smithville Beautiful's Fall Super Sweep | All Day Smithville Stitchers Quild Guild | 10:00am-11:00am Tuesday, October 13 Dia de los Muertos Community Display | 10:00am-5:00pm Keep Smithville Beautiful's Fall Super Sweep | All Day Mommy and Baby Pilates | 11:00am-1:00pm Smithville Noon Lions Club Meeting | 12:00pm-1:00pm Smithville Area Chamber of Commerce Board Meeting 12:00pm-1:00pm Health Resource Fair and Ribbon Cutting | 5:00pm-7:30pm Wednesday, October 14 Dia de los Muertos Community Display | 10:00am-5:00pm Keep Smithville Beautiful's Fall Super Sweep | All Day
Thursday, October 15
Dia de los Muertos Community Display | 10:00am-5:00pm Keep Smithville Beautiful's Fall Super Sweep | All Day Prime Timers Tech Talk | 10:00am-12:00pm Care-A-Van Mlk Park | 5:00pm-7:00pm Chamber October Mixer | 5:00pm-7:00pm Level Up Your Career | 5:30pm-7:00pm Free Community Support Group - Smithville Community Clinic 6:00pm-7:30pm
Friday, October 16
Dia de los Muertos Community Display | 10:00am-5:00pm Keep Smithville Beautiful's Fall Super Sweep | All Day
Saturday, October 17
Dia de los Muertos Community Display | 10:00am-5:00pm Keep Smithville Beautiful's Fall Super Sweep | All Day Keep Smithville Beautiful's Sustainable Home and Garden Show 10:00am-3:00pm El Camino Real Day | 10:00am-1:00pm
Sunday, October 18
Dia de los Muertos Community Display | 10:00am-5:00pm Smithville's Farmers Market | 10:00am-1:00pm
Monday, October 19
Dia de los Muertos Community Display | 10:00am-5:00pm Suicide Bereavement Support Group - Smithville Community Clinic 6:00pm-7:30pm
Tuesday, October 20
Dia de los Muertos Community Display | 10:00am-5:00pm Smithville Noon Lions Club Meeting | 12:00pm-1:00pm
Wednesday, October 21
Dia de los Muertos Community Display | 10:00am-5:00pm
Thursday, October 22
Dia de los Muertos Community Display | 10:00am-5:00pm Quarterly Meeting | Lucian Perkins | 6:30pm-8:00pm
Friday, October 23
Dia de los Muertos Community Display | 10:00am-5:00pm
Saturday, October 24
Dia de los Muertos Community Display | 10:00am-5:00pm Household Hazardous Waste Event | 9:00am-12:00pm
Drug Take Back Day | 10:00am-2:00pm Spooks & Scandals Walking Tour | 5:30pm-6:30pm
Sunday, October 25
Dia de los Muertos Community Display | 10:00am-5:00pm Smithville's Farmers Market | 10:00am-1:00pm
Monday, October 26
Dia de los Muertos Community Display | 10:00am-5:00pm
Tuesday, October 27
Dia de los Muertos Community Display | 10:00am-5:00pm Smithville Noon Lions Club | 12:00pm-1:00pm
Wednesday, October 28
Dia de los Muertos Community Display | 10:00am-5:00pm October 2026 Quarterly Chamber Luncheon | 11:15am-1:00pm
Thursday, October 29
Dia de los Muertos Community Display | 10:00am-5:00pm
Friday, October 30
Dia de los Muertos Community Display | 10:00am-5:00pm Heroes & Horseshoes Wild West Masquerade | 6:00pm-10:00pm
Saturday, October 31
Dia de los Muertos Community Display | 10:00am-5:00pm Click HERE for a full listing of Chamber and Member Events Red indicates an event of Smithville Area Chamber of Commerce Green indicates an event of the SACoC Keep Smithville Beautiful Committee Blue indicates an event of the City of Smithville Be sure to add your events to the Smithville Area Chamber of Commerce website and we will add them here in our bi-monthly eBlasts and monthly Newsletters.
Save the Dates: Upcoming Chamber Events OCTOBER October 6
Chamber Ambassador Committee Meeting October 10 - 17 Keep Smithville Beautiful's Fall Super Sweep October 13 SACoC Board Meeting October 15 Chamber Mixer hosted by Panama Rose, Main Street Gifts & More, and Mosaic Art & Home October 17 Keep Smithville Beautiful's Sustanable Home & Garden Show October 28 Chamber Quarterly Luncheon
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