On Dec. 12, White Oak Manor, 70 Oak Street, Tryon will host the Carolina Foothills Chamber of Commerce Holiday Business After Hours from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Appetizers and beverages will be served. Chamber members and prospective members are invited.

The highlight of the festivities will be the drawing for the winner of the Holiday Mystery Raffle Basket.You don’t need to be present to win.

Tickets may be purchased by anyone  and are available by calling the Chamber at 828-859-6236, or in person at the Chamber office, 2753 Lynn Road, Tryon;  Purrrfect Bark, Dunns Common Plaza, Columbus; The Book Shelf, 94 N. Trade Street, Tryon; Landrum Antique Mall, 221 E.Rutherford Street, Landrum; Thompson’s Store, 24 E. Main Street, Saluda.

– submitted by Kathy Toomey