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Leadership 2024-2025 Applications

Leadership Fort Stockton class of 2024-2025 is now accepting applications.

The Leadership program provides both professional and personal growth opportunities through education and experience for adults (over age 18) in the community. We encourage businesses to enroll managers and team leaders in the program - participants gain useful leadership skills and develop community connections that benefit not only themselves but their employers. The 2024-2025 class begins with a retreat on September 12-15, 2024, and runs through May 2025 with monthly education days.

The deadline to apply for Leadership is September 6, 2024. ...find out more
Youth Leadership 2024-2025 Applications

Youth Leadership class of 2024-2025 is now accepting applications.

The Youth Leadership program provides community learning and volunteer experience to high school seniors, with scholarship opportunities upon successful completion of the class. All students who will be a senior during the 2024-2025 school year are eligible to apply.

The deadline for Youth Leadership to apply is September 6, 2024 ...find out more

Member News & Events

Spotlight Presentation - April 2024

BienVenidos Mexican Restaurant

Fort Stockton Chamber of Commerce Business Spotlight for April 2024 is on BienVenidos Mexican Restaurant, 405 W. Dickinson. BienVenidos has been a member of the Chamber since 2022 and has served delicious food to Fort Stockton since 1994! Congratulations on 30 years! Representatives of the Fort Stockton Chamber of Commerce, Chamber Ambassadors, and Chamber Board of Directors presented BienVenidos staff the Spotlight certificate on April 5.

BienVenidos Mexican Restaurant
405 W. Dickinson
Fort Stockton, TX 79735
432-336-3615
www.bienvenidosfs.com

Fort Stockton Community Theatre

Film Screening
The Adventures of Robin Hood
April 13, 2024, 7:00 PM (Doors open at 6:30)
Sponsored by Car-isma Car Wash
FREE (Donations gladly accepted)
fscommunitytheatre.org
102 S Nelson St

Texas A&M Extension

TEEA Fundraiser

Rummage Sale
April 16, 9 am - 2 pm
Rooney Park - Large Community Hall

Red Enchilada Plates
Order by 4/12 for pickup or delivery on 4/16

Cal 432-336-2541 for more information

Workforce Solutions

Fort Stockton Job Fair
April 17, 8 am - 12 pm
461 S Hwy 285
Services available:
on-the-spot interviews
resume assistance
job referrals
life skills workshops
Companies attending:
Texas Department of Criminal Justice
Work Services Corporation

Call 432-336-6382 for more information

Wallace Lumber

Spring Open House
Thursday, April 18
6 - 8 pm
600 N Nelson Street
wallacelumber.com

Centennial Bar & Lounge

Pop-Up Market
Sip & Shop
Friday, April 19
5 pm - 9 pm
123 N Main Street, 2nd Floor

Texas A&M Extension

16th Annual
Senior Celebration
Friday, May 3
10 am - 1:30 pm
Meal, awards, recognition, door prizes, entertainment
Large Community Hall - Rooney Park
Free but must RSVP by 4/26/24

Cal 432-336-2541 for more information

Fort Stockton Community Theatre

presents
Nunsensations
written by Dan Goggin and
directed by Penny Smith

The Little Sisters of Hoboken take on Vegas - it’s sure to be a musical hit!
Friday, May 3 – 7 pm
Saturday, May 4 DINNER THEATRE 6:45 pm
Sunday, May 5 – 2 pm
Monday, May 6 – 7 pm
Tuesday, May 7 – 7 pm
Wednesday, May 8 – 7 pm

fscommunitytheatre.org
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Community News & Updates

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Moore’s Greater Shows Carnival
Across from Rooney Park, S Highway 285
April 11 Thursday 6-10; April 12 Friday 6-11
April 13 Saturday: 5:30-11
April 14 Sunday 5-10
The Keep Historic Fort Stockton Beautiful
Trash-Off
April 13, 2024
9:00 AM-2:00 PM
Fort Stockton Convention Center
2181 SW IH-10 Frontage Rd
Please arrive at 8:30 AM to register. Meal will be provided starting at 11:00 am.
Everyone can participate! Volunteers from all walks of life to include community groups, families, business leaders, individuals, organizations and students are all welcome.
We need your help! Please join us in our efforts to clean up our community.
For more information, contact Sheila Lehnert at (432) 336-8525.
Visit our community calendar for more Upcoming Events & Activities
Fort Stockton ISD Events/News
from www.fsisd.net
  • Friday, April 12, 2024
    ⚾JV Baseball @ Monahans 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
    🥎Prowler Softball @ Monahans 5:00 PM
    ⚾Varsity Baseball @ Monahans 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Saturday, April 13, 2024
    ⛳FSMS Golf vs. Greenwood @ Big Spring
    🎾FSMS Tennis @ Wink Tournament
    ⚾JV White Baseball @ Seminole (DH) Noon - 3:00 PM
  • Tuesday, April 16, 2024
    ⚾JV Baseball vs. Andrews
    🥎Prowler Softball vs. Andrews 5:00 PM
    ⚾Varsity Baseball vs. Andrews 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Friday, April 19, 2024
    🏃🏽‍♂️FSHS Track @ Regionals
    🎾Varsity Panther Tennis @ Friday Night Lights Invitational
    ⚾JV Baseball vs. Greenwood 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    🌊FSMS Bluewave @ Jr. Comanche Swimming Invitational 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM
    ⚾Varsity Baseball vs. Greenwood 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Saturday, April 20, 2024
    🏃🏽‍♂️FSHS Track @ Regionals
    🎾Varsity Panther Tennis @ Friday Night Lights Invitational
    ⛳FSMS Golf @ Fort Stockton
    ⚾JV White Baseball @ Greenwood (DH) Noon - 3:00 PM
    🥎Prowler Softball vs. Hermeleigh 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • April 22 - School Board Meeting

Training & Resources for Business

Online Training & Webinars
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  • SBDC Webinar: Make Your Website Work For You
    April 17 - 11 am
    In this presentation, learners will discover how to create a search-friendly website that drives user action and supports their goals. Whether launching a new website or sprucing up an old one, this workshop will help.
  • SBDC Webinar: Shopify 101
    April 23 - 10 am
    In this webinar, we will get you on the path to selling your products through Shopify–an ecommerce platform that allows anyone to sell online, at a retail location, and everywhere in between. We will take a hands-on approach to set up an online store, configure backend settings, add products and collections, process orders, manage customers, open sales channels, and customize your theme. Attendees are encouraged to open their existing Shopify accounts and walk through the steps in real-time–or just follow along if an account has not yet been set up.
  • SBDC Webinar: Reach Customers Online
    April 24 - 11 am
    Learn how your business can be found online with Google. This workshop explains how Google Search works and how you can improve a website's visibility with Search Engine Optimization (SEO). The session also introduces products like Google Business Profile, Google Trends, Search Console, Google Ads, and more.In this workshop we’ll discuss best practices for:Improving your website’s visibility in Google’s organic search results, on all devicesCreating a free Google Business ProfileAdvertising your business on Google
Visit our Business Calendar for more business-related events & training

April 2024 Business Spotlight

BienVenidos Mexican Restaurant

405 W. Dickinson
Fort Stockton, TX 79735
432-336-3615
www.bienvenidosfs.com35
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