OCTOBER 2026
NEWSLETTER ISSUE 7
FROM THE BOARD
The Metamora Chamber of Commerce exists to promote our local businesses and drive future growth in our business district and beyond. We can only do that with your involvement. Sharing your events for the calendar, newsletter, and website helps us promote your business.
Attending meetings, or sending employees when you can’t, gives us the feedback we need to support you in meaningful ways.
Our October meeting (details below) will focus entirely on our members and how the Chamber can better promote your business. Please use this opportunity to share your ideas as we begin shaping our 2027 priorities.
BREAKING NEWS
Metamora will host Road to the Rhine - Where Heroes Fell, a WWII Historical Reenactment, May 21-23, 2027, in our Community Park. The Chamber and the Village are honored to bring this amazing event to our community. There will be a couple of opportunities for our businesses to promote themselves.
We will be reaching out to our member businesses over the next few weeks to let them know how they can be a part of this event. Follow the Chamber and Village Facebook pages and newsletters for more information.
FALL MEETING
Our fall meeting will be held at the Country Charm Café on October 21st. An Italian dinner will be served beginning at 5:00, followed by our meeting at 5:15. The cost is $10 per person at the door. Please RSVP to the chamber at metamorachamberofcommerce@gmail.com or respond to the reminder texts if you are opted in.
As mentioned previously in this newsletter, this meeting is an important part of planning for 2027. It is vital that we receive feedback, suggestions, comments, etc. so that the decisions the board makes are truly in the best interests of our businesses.
VOLUNTEER AWARD PROGRAM
We begin another year of our Student Awards Program with Party in the Park in the books.
Upcoming events to earn volunteer hours are:
Fall Clean Up Day – October 10th
Metamora Fire Department Halloween Party – October 31st
Metamora Fire Department Feather Party – November 23rd-24th
Planter Flower Change Day – Friday, November 27th
Christmas Parade of Lights & Santa – December 13th
For more information, please visit our website or email the chamber.
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
October 10: Chamber of Commerce Fall Clean Up Day
October 21: Chamber of Commerce Fall Meeting at Country Charm Cafe’ 5:00 dinner 6:00 meeting starts
October 23 & 24: Metamora Area Historical Society Haunted Tours of Metamora
October 31: Village of Metamora Trick-or-Treating from 5:30 – 7:30
October 31: Metamora Fire Department Halloween Party from 6:00 – 8:00
November 5: Metamora Area Historical Society Veterans Open House
November 24: Metamora Fire Department Feather Party
If you would like to share events in our newsletter, please send them to us at:
SUPPORT OUR COMMUNITY
C.A.S.T. (Caring and Sharing Together) is the local food pantry serving the Evergreen School District. Just as we have been hearing through social media, food banks are struggling to keep up with the increased demand; C.A.S.T. is no different. Although C.A.S.T.'s 501(C)(3) allows them to utilize local food banks (Toledo Northwest and Seagate), there are many items not available to them.
At this time, C.A.S.T. is in most need of canned meats: Chicken, Beef, Spam, Corned Beef Hash. No Tuna fish, they receive this from other area foodbanks.
The Methodist Church holds the 501(C)(3) so the finances for C.A.S.T. all run through the church. If anyone wishes to make a cash donation, checks are made payable to Metamora United Methodist Church with C.A.S.T. noted in the memo.
Donations can be dropped at the Metamora State Bank or the Evergreen Community Library during their regular business hours.
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT
The Metamora Amboy Volunteer Fire Department will host the 92nd Annual Feather Party November 24, 2026. Doors open at 7:00 pm with the raffle beginning at 7:30 pm. The evening will include raffles for turkeys, hams, and items donated by generous local businesses. Additional activities will feature door prizes, raffles, and more.
Join us for an evening of fellowship, entertainment, and community spirit. Your presence and support directly benefit your local fire and EMS personnel and allow us to supplement public funding and grants to enhance fire and EMS training opportunities, purchase essential equipment and supplies, provide educational outreach to the community, and support recruitment and retention efforts for our department.
Thank you in advance for your support! We hope to see you there!
BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT
Discover, Connect, and Grow at Evergreen Community Library!
The Evergreen Community Library, located at 253 Maple St. in Metamora, Ohio, continues to grow as a vital hub for connection and discovery. Excitement is building as construction begins on our brand-new outdoor reading and event space, designed to bring fresh-air learning and community gatherings to life. This addition perfectly aligns with our mission: “The Evergreen Community Library is a dynamic civic resource that promotes free and open access to information, materials, and services that connect our community, inspire life-long learning, and offer the opportunity to discover ideas.”
For our youngest patrons, the library is a foundation for growth, championing the journey of learning to read and reading to learn. Children’s programming features engaging weekly story times and a dedicated homeschool hour to support local families. Additionally, our specialized Early Literacy Center offers an interactive environment dedicated entirely to helping toddlers and preschoolers develop critical literacy skills through hands-on exploration.
Adults can also find a vibrant mix of social, physical, and creative outlets at the library. Our current adult programming includes monthly book clubs for lively discussions, exercise classes to support healthy lifestyles, and hands-on crafting sessions to spark your creativity. Whether you are looking to pick up a new hobby, meet your neighbors, or dive into a great book, there is always something happening at Evergreen Community Library.
2027 CHAMBER CALENDAR
Our 2027 calendar is now in development, and we invite all members to help make this the best calendar yet! If your business or organization has 2027 events, meeting dates, special projects, or community activities that should be included, please submit them to the chamber email, metamorachamberofcommerce@gmail.com.
The Chamber provides these calendars free of charge to the community.
Deadline for submissions is November 1, 2026.
MISSION
The Metamora Chamber of Commerce has a mission to improve and grow the community by pulling together the local business owners and residents with the intent to develop economic growth to create a better work and living environment.
To become a member, renew your membership or other questions contact us at:
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