Chamber Vision May 2014 | Page 6

6 May 2014 Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce and Convention & Visitors Bureau 2014 GLASS BLOWN OPEN The 2014 Glass Blown Open is two weeks away and the tournament is shaping up to be the biggest Glass Blown Open event ever.  Registration is approaching 500 players representing 30 US States and 2 additional countries, Canada and Sweden.  This year’s event has seen great financial support from the Emporia community businesses.  “There is still time to get involved this year by sponsoring the event or volunteering your time,” said Jeremy Rusco, owner of Dynamic Discs.  “We would really like to invite everyone out to the block party on Saturday May 3rd at 6:00pm on Commercial Street,” said Rusco.  The block party will consist of Cinco de Mayo activities and the Glass Blown Open Block Party all day long.  One of the highlights of the night will be a “Putting Championship” where professional competitors will be competing for a $1000 grand prize.  There will also be a great opportunity for the community to participate in disc golf activities throughout the evening. On Sunday, the entire community of Emporia is invited to the Emporia Country Club for the final round with the Professional divisions.  The leaders of the Men’s Professional division will tee off around 2:00pm. Spectators are encouraged to attend and stay for the awards ceremony at 6:00pm.