• A 6oz sirloin from Milo Locker Meats
• Baked potato
• Village house salad
• Fresh-baked dinner roll

Designed specifically for those who are actively managing projects, this class is a deep dive into the processes, knowledge areas, inputs, and outputs you need to know about to manage projects more effectively. Based on the best practices of the Project Management Institute’s Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge, this highly interactive class will give you a chance to evaluate and improve your approach to project management.
You’ll learn about the constants – those fundamentals of project management that hold true regardless of the scope or nature of the project – plus you’ll be exposed to some of the most common reasons project approaches vary. This hands-on, no-nonsense class can serve as a foundation for project managers new to their role, as well as an eye-opening refresher for seasoned project managers who have been managing projects for years, and you will come away with tools you can use right away.

During this course, participants will:

• Identify the ten knowledge areas described by PMI’s PMBOK
• Practice creating commonly-used artifacts within the Project Management Lifecycle
• Describe some of the common mistakes made in Project Management
• Practice creating and managing a project plan
• Create solution options for building and maintaining a project team
• Identify opportunities for improvement, using recent projects as examples

• Delicious Brunch
• Decadent Desserts
• Fabulous Bingo Prizes
• Live Auction
• Silent Auction
• Great Music

Overview
This class covers the foundations of problem solving and critical thinking, starting with making sure that you’re solving the right problem, identifying the best possible solution options, creating an actionable plan for your solution, and then taking that critical first step.Your solution is only three steps away! With practical, hands-on examples, learn how to identify the right problem, uncover the right solution, and put the right action plan into place. Learn some easy-to-apply tips that help you solve even the most complex problems, head-on, without getting overwhelmed by the problems you’re facing and without becoming distracted by the first solution that comes along.

Objectives
By attending this course, participants will...

• Discover decision-making tools to help you identify the right solution
• Encounter specific techniques to ensure you’re solving the right problem
• Practice using a reusable tool to help you approach any problem that comes your way
• Gain proven strategies for creating the right plan of action to move forward
• Get tools and techniques to improve your facilitation skills
• Contextualize problem solving within process improvement / continuous improvement 

Take advantage of our extended hours on the 3rd Thursday of each month to visit the Annett Nature Center!

There may be new things to check out, an activity, or a chance to visit after school and work that might be harder during our regular office hours!

• pick up pre-ordered farm-fresh live holiday wreaths
• farm-fresh Iowa-grown holiday pre-cut live fraser& canan trees
• farm-fresh spruce tips & greenery
• farm-fresh garland
• Find all kinds of other holiday goodies!

• Red Roaming Acres
• Milk & Honey Orchard & Apiary
• Tina’s Homemade Goodies
• In The Ayr

• Honey Hollow will be open
  • https://www.facebook.com/HoneyHollowIA
• Edge of the Woods Farm will be hosting their holiday open house
  • https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063976032249 

• pick up pre-ordered farm-fresh live holiday wreaths
• farm-fresh Iowa-grown holiday pre-cut live fraser& canan trees
• farm-fresh spruce tips & greenery
• farm-fresh garland
• Find all kinds of other holiday goodies!

• Red Roaming Acres
• Milk & Honey Orchard & Apiary
• Tina’s Homemade Goodies
• In The Ayr

• Honey Hollow will be open
  • https://www.facebook.com/HoneyHollowIA
• Edge of the Woods Farm will be hosting their holiday open house
  • https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063976032249 

• ​Santa
• Letters to Santa
• Christmas and Disney Character Meet & Greet
• Train
• Live Windows
• Christmas Vendors
• Christmas Carolers
• Photo ops
• Lighted Parade and more!

On November 23rd during the Home for the Holidays event on the Indianola Downtown Square, the Indianola Chamber is hosting the annual Holiday Lighted Parade. We want to make this the best lighted parade ever! We are asking YOU to sign your organization up to be a part of the parade! Here are the details for the event:

• Parade Time: The parade will kick off at 7:30, participants should start lining up at 7:00pm to ensure a smooth start
• Float Requirements: Participants provide a parade entry, we encourage floats, vehicles, and even decorated people! The only requirement is that your entry is creatively decorated with lights to illuminate the parade route.
• Candy and Treat: Feel free to bring your own candy or treats to distribute to the excited onlookers. It’s a great way to spread holiday joy!
• Competition: To add an extra element of fun, there will be prizes for various categories. Let your creativity shine and you might be the winner!

Let’s come together to make the “Home for the Holidays” a memorable event for our community! 

Join us in celebrating our local businesses on Small Business Saturday! This day is dedicated to supporting the heart of our community—our small businesses. Whether you’re shopping for unique gifts, enjoying local dining, or discovering services right in your neighborhood, every purchase makes a difference.

Get involved by visiting your favorite local shops, dining at local restaurants, and spreading the word about the importance of shopping small. Together, we can strengthen our local economy and showcase the incredible talent and diversity our community has to offer. Let’s make this Small Business Saturday one to remember!