Taste Of Homer Set For Saturday, November 10
Historic Claiborne Parish welcomes you to "A Taste of Homer" and the "Claiborne Parish Holiday Open House" to be held Saturday, November 10. The annual "Taste of Homer" will be held from 11 AM - 1 PM at Homer City Hall and will feature over special home-made dishes from 150 wonderfully talented area cooks. Tickets are $10 for meal only and can be purchased from any of the participating sponsors, with all proceeds going to the Claiborne Parish Christmas Festival scheduled for Saturday, November 24.
The Claiborne Parish Holiday Open House will be held from 10 AM - 4 PM, hosted by participating merchants in Homer and Haynesville. There will be plenty of sales and a $250 shopping spree to be given away. Merchants have stocked their stores with specialty gifts and many great sale items.
Chamber President J. T. Taylor said, "With the cost of gasoline, why waste money and travel out of town when our merchants are here to supply you with that special item for all your loved ones. Let's show our sponsors we are behind them and support them by shopping Claiborne Parish first."
During the week of November 6-11, each time you purchase merchandise from one of the participating merchants, you can register to win the $250 shopping spree.
In addition to the wonderful dining experience and shopping experience, the Herbert S. Ford Memorial Museum which houses a remarkable collection of artifacts reflecting the life, culture and society of North Louisiana Hill Country, will hold a special showing from 10 AM - 4 PM.
Phase I of USDA construction has been completed at the Ford Museum and regular hours have resumed. The Museum is open Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 9:30 AM to 12:00 noon and 1:30-4:00 PM. Admission is Adults - $3, Children - $1, and Families - $5. Special group rates are also available. For special appointments, call 927-9190.
Chamber Says, "Shop Claiborne First"
Holiday Open House / A Taste Of Homer
The Claiborne Chamber of Commerce is asking shoppers to "Shop Claiborne First" for their Holiday gifts this year. During the week of November 6th-11th each time you purchase merchandise from one of the participating merchants you can register to win a $250.00 shopping spree.
The Chamber is glad to announce that both Haynesville and Homer merchants are participating this year. They have stocked their stores with specialty items and great sale items.
Chamber President J. T. Taylor said, "With the cost of gasoline, why waste the money and travel out of town when our merchants are here to supply you with that special item for all your loved ones. Let's show our sponsors we are behind them and support them by shopping Claiborne Parish first."
On Saturday, November 11th, the participating merchants will host a Holiday Open House with special sales items. Also on Saturday, the Annual Taste of Homer will be held at the Homer City Hall. This has been a widely popular event and features over 150 special dishes prepared by our wonderfully talented area cooks.
A Taste of Homer will be held from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Tickets for the meaL are $10.00 and can be purchased at any of the participating sponsors. All proceeds from "a Taste of Homer" will go toward the purchase of Christmas lights.
If you have never been you are missing a treat. So plan on shopping all day Saturday, November 11, for your Holiday gifts, take a break and stop off at the Annual "A Taste of Homer".
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