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The Girls on the Run Southwest Missouri chapter will be holding a very special Valentine Soiree on Saturday, Feb. 7 at The Old Glass Place in Springfield. As a proud supporter of the organization, which utilizes running exercises to encourage young girls to live a healthy lifestyle, Elite Mercedes would like to extend an invite to the entire community to attend this charity dinner.

Elite Mercedes was honored to bring joy to one local family this holiday season as a part of the KTTS Christmas Crusade. We had a great experience participating in the program, which helps provide a proper Christmas for less fortunate families, and enjoyed getting one special family wonderful gifts and items on their "wish list" that they will cherish for years to come.

Elite Mercedes would like to sincerely thank everyone throughout the community who participated in last month's 9th Annual Run to the Lights 5K, which was held on Friday, Nov. 7. Benefiting The Caring People, an organization that connects single moms with strong, Christian women, the race garnered a record-breaking 1,750 runners this year and raised over $75,000!

Elite Mercedes is proud to announce that our very own Internet director, Victoria Williams, has been included in Business Journal's "Top 20 Most Influential Business Women of Springfield" list. With more than 13 years of experience in local sales and management, Williams was a prime choice for the prestigious honor applauding her efforts over the course of her career. As a prominent member of Elite Mercedes' team, Williams continues to be an outstanding leader and advisor.

A road trip across the world is only a dream for many, but for German native Gunther Holtrof, it's a reality. Now 77, Holtrof spent the last 26 years of his life exploring the world with his wife, Christine Holtrof, by his side in a Mercedes 300GD. The couple journeyed to 215 countries during their voyages, experiencing life in way that would make any traveler envious.

Looking for the best place to be tonight? Look no further than the Mercedes-Benz annual Open Haus, hosted by Elite Mercedes in Springfield on Campbell Avenue. Short of a trip to Germany, The Open Haus event is, for many Mercedes enthusiasts, the best time to get up close with the newest designs, technology and elegance from Mercedes-Benz that will be unveiling in the 2015 model year line up.

The 18th Annual Ozarks Women's Links & 5th Annual Boys Against Breast Cancer Golf Tournament was held on Monday, Sept. 22 in an effort to raise funds for women's health. Elite Mercedes was a proud sponsor of the competition and even had a brand-new 2015 Mercedes model onsite for attendees to get a glimpse of.

Springfield's annual Cider Days festival is returning for 2014 and is scheduled to take place from Sept 20-21 on Historic Walnut Street. Going into its 17th year, this popular event draws in over 15,000 people annually in celebration of fall and one of its signature drinks, apple cider! This year's festivities will feature a collection of incredible activities for adults and children, along with live performances from some of Springfield's best entertainers.

Come out and support the fight against Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis by participating in the upcoming Walk to Defeat ALS, held by the ALS Association Springfield Chapter. Scheduled to take place on Saturday, Sept. 27, at Jordan Valley Park, the one-mile walk is arranged each year to bring awareness to ALS and raise money for a cure.

The Price Cutter Charity Championship, a part of the PGA's Web.com Tour, features some of the best up and coming professional golfers in the nation and raises funds for local children's charities