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Events available for Registration...

Home for the Holidays Lighted Parade 2024
11/23/2024
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Warren County Chambers Legislative Luncheon
12/5/2024
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Indianola Young Professionals Christmas Trivia
12/6/2024 - 12/6/2024
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Unwrapping 12 Benefits of the Chamber
12/12/2024
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Events in the month of December 2024
DateEvent
12/4/2024
Classic Bingo. Free to play, rent a marker for $1
Time: 6pm-7:30pm

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12/5/2024
This event is held jointly with Indianola, Norwalk and Carlisle Chambers. Each year it is hosted by a different Chamber. Opportunity to hear from our legislators, mayors and other professionals on what is occurring locally, county and state legislation.

Program Sponsor – $125
  • Name on all promotional pieces by all 3 Chambers
  • (up to 3 sponsors from each Chamber)
  • Business/Name will be recognized at the event

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12/5/2024
TruBank invites customers and the community to celebrate the season and grab a treat during our annual holiday open house from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM on Thursday, December 5th. 

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12/5/2024
Come on over and play 5 games in this friendly cribbage tournament. Boards and cards are provided.
$5 pay-in. Points are tallied between all 5 games. Winning individual receives 50% of the pay-ins, 2nd place receives 30%, 3rd place receives 20%. 

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12/5/2024
Come on over and play 5 games in this friendly cribbage tournament. Boards and cards are provided.
$5 pay-in. Points are tallied between all 5 games. Winning individual receives 50% of the pay-ins, 2nd place receives 30%, 3rd place receives 20%. 

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12/6/2024
Join the Indianola Young Professionals for a festive Holiday Trivia Night on Friday, December 6th, at Skyview Vineyard! Get ready to test your knowledge with Owen from Driving Cap Trivia, while enjoying mouthwatering eats from Bevo'que Texas BBQ and cold beverages from Skyview.

Proceeds from the event will benefit Kiya Koda Humane Society, and we'll be collecting donations from their wishlist to help animals in need this holiday season.

It’s a great night for fun, food, and giving back- don’t miss out! 🎄

Register early to receive a discount on a group of 8 people!

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12/7/2024
Tis the season to bust out your favorite ugly sweater and candy cane stripes!
Come hike the trails at the Middleswart Lodge to find the candy canes hidden along the trail. Do you have the eyes to find them all? If so, enter your guess in the candy cane box for your chance to win a candy cane-themed goodie bag.
The winner will be drawn at noon, and you do not have to be present to win. Staff will have candy canes, hot chocolate, coffee, or hot cider for you to enjoy after your hike, while supplies last. Feel free to come and go as you please.
Don’t forget to check out our awesome vendors at the Fall Nature Market inside the Middleswart Lodge and warm up by the fire when you go inside to drop off your guesses!
Registration is not required but encouraged. Registration opens October 7th, 2024.

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12/7/2024
Warren County Conservation Board is hosting our second local nature and craft related vendor fair. We want to support local merchants in our beautiful park setting. Vendors will have all sorts of items to get you ready for the upcoming holiday season.
*Vendor Fees will support a nature playscape at the Annett Nature Center.
Free To Enter!
Each vendor was selected based on how well their products fit into the following categories: nature-themed, hand crafted, up cycled or repurposed, Iowa based, photography, artwork, items locally grown or created, and items inspired by nature. Unique items are preferred, and similar vendors will not be doubled.

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12/7/2024
Make your holiday shopping list & check it twice.. The Barn is full of curated Christmas & holly jolly home decor, seasonal florals & garlands, cozy apparel, local Iowa goodies & giftables, antiques sourced with love, & endless inspiration!⁣
 

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12/7/2024
Join us for Red Acre Barn Holiday Market December 7th 9:00am - 4:00pm and December 8th 10:00am - 3:00pm for the best locally made crafts and small business boutiques! Enjoy holiday drinks from the Red Acre Barn Bar, holiday music, and prizes! $5 Admission, Children are free!
 

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12/7/2024
Come enjoy Mimosas while clearing your mind with yoga! Space is limited. Please bring your own yoga mat. The class is taught by Kim Friest.
Register in-store, send The Local Vine a message for an invoice, or call (515) 442-0686.
Cost: $20 includes your bottomless mimosas and yoga instructions.

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12/7/2024
Start out your Saturday at the barre, with a beer! Barre Sculpt is a full body workout that combines Pilates, yoga, cardio, and strength training which is sure to have you toning and shaking. We focus on high repetitions, low resistance with small isometric movements to make this workout so effective. This is NOT your average barre class…we will turn up the energy with upbeat, FUN music that will make you feel like you’re at a PARTY! No ballerina experience required. Come for the workout and enjoy a beer with us after class!
$20 due to West Hill the morning of class will take care of your glorious 50mins of barre and one pint of beer, hard cider or a non-alcoholic beverage.
RSVP with your name to KP at (225) 936-6347 or send us a DM to confirm your spot! (Not required but encouraged.) 😁 

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12/8/2024
Join us for Red Acre Barn Holiday Market December 7th 9:00am - 4:00pm and December 8th 10:00am - 3:00pm for the best locally made crafts and small business boutiques! Enjoy holiday drinks from the Red Acre Barn Bar, holiday music, and prizes! Admission is $5 and Children are free!

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12/10/2024

Overview
Goals and expectations are critical to success, but sometimes, we set bad goals with good intentions. We’ve got tips and tricks to help you set (and achieve!) better, SMART-er goals with the end in mind. Now that you have your goals, you need to follow-up and provide feedback to your team. Let’s explore ways to maximize your own emotional intelligence and self-management in the moment while also being sensitive to the other person in the conversationso you can manage your conversations well, whether that’s providing praise or sharing corrective feedback. Don’t forget about appreciation! Expressing appreciation at work is critical to building healthy employee morale, but sometimes it’s easy to forget,and even easier said than done. We’ll explore the 5 Languages of Appreciation and where they fit, along with tactical tips to help you get your appreciation across!

Objectives
By attending this course, participants will...

  • Set clear expectations with your team, peers, and colleagues
  • Thoughtfully provide feedback others can hear
  • Deliver appreciation with individual styles in mind

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12/11/2024
Are you wondering if you're on the right track for retirement? Join us for a relaxed, informative evening. Drop the kids off at Wednesday night activities, then head over to TruBank to enjoy drinks and apps, connect with others, and take a closer look at your financial future. 

We'll dive into essential topics:
  • Should you save for retirement or focus on paying down debt?
  • Understanding Traditional vs Roth IRAs: which works best for you?
  • Exploring life insurance options: Permanent vs Temporary - what's the difference?
Whether you're just starting or already on your retirement journey, this session offers a friendly atmosphere to ask questions, get advice, and ensure you're on the right retirement path. Afterward, you can pick up the kids with new insights and confidence in your financial future!

Agenda timeline:
  • 6:00 - 6:30 PM: Social hour & networking
  • 6:30 - 7:00 PM: Formal retirement program
  • 7:00 - 7:30 PM: Q&A wiht Keri Blake
  • 7:30 PM: Program ends
Register online to help us plan for food and drink: https://www.trubank.bank/ser.../focus-investment-center.html

Products offered by Focus Investment Services are not FDIC insured or by any other Federal Government Agency, are not a deposit or obligation of, or guaranteed by TruBank, may involve investment risk, including possible loss of principal amount invested, and may lose value.

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12/11/2024
Join Driving Cap Entertainment and West Hill Brewing for Monthly Trivia!
 

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12/12/2024

Get ready to unwrap some of the Chamber's best-kept secrets at Unwrapping 12 Benefits of the Chamber! In this festive session, we’ll dive into top ways the Chamber can help elevate your business—from boosting visibility and fostering valuable connections to giving you access to exclusive tools and resources. This isn’t just another class; it’s a chance to discover new ways to grow and get to know other members over some holiday cheer. Whether you're new to the Chamber or a longtime member, you’ll walk away with fresh ideas and inspiration to make the most of your membership this season and beyond!


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12/14/2024
Join Bethany with Begin Again Yoga for community yoga at West Hill Brewing Company. Enjoy a 60-minute uplifting yoga class and beer fellowship following (N/A options available). This event is all about building community, so all are welcome whether you a new to yoga or are a more seasoned yogi.

A $20 admission gets you yoga plus one complimentary beer, hard cider, or non-alcoholic beverage before the taproom is open to the public. Taproom doors open prior to class at 10:30 a.m. 

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12/14/2024
Come join us for our trivia!
Five rounds, 10 questions in each round. Each round is a different category. The winning team of 2 receives 25% off their bill (if you have more than 2 in your team, you are just playing for bragging rights/fun).
The losing team will suggest 3 categories that we announce to all present, then tell the losing team the category chose for the following week.

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12/19/2024

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!


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12/19/2024
West Wing Vinyls are coming down to West Hill to spin some records for the night while you sip and peruse some of their vinyl collection.

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12/21/2024
Come join us for our trivia!
Five rounds, 10 questions in each round. Each round is a different category. The winning team of 2 receives 25% off their bill (if you have more than 2 in your team, you are just playing for bragging rights/fun).
The losing team will suggest 3 categories that we announce to all present, then tell the losing team the category chose for the following week.

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12/26/2024
Music Bingo at West Hill brewing Company.

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12/28/2024
Come join us for our trivia!
Five rounds, 10 questions in each round. Each round is a different category. The winning team of 2 receives 25% off their bill (if you have more than 2 in your team, you are just playing for bragging rights/fun).
The losing team will suggest 3 categories that we announce to all present, then tell the losing team the category chose for the following week.

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