Tuesday, December 3, 2024
You are invited to the annualWarren County Economic Impact Celebration
Tuesday, December 3, 2024
5:00 - 7:00 PM
Principal Black Box Theatre at Simpson College
Join us as we reflect on a year of economic growth across Warren County and honor outstanding businesses that have contributed to our community's success. This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with fellow Warren County business and community members and celebrate our achievements together.
Attendance is free, but RSVPs are required to secure your spot.
We look forward to celebrating with you!
RSVP BY NOVEMBER 25, 2024
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Wednesday, December 4, 2024
Join Us for the Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening of A Golden Life Pet Boutique!
Celebrate the opening of Indianola’s newest pet boutique, offering everything your furry friends deserve!
Event Details:
- Date & Time: Wednesday, December 4, 9:00 a.m.
- Location: 113 E Salem Ave #105, Indianola, IA
- Ribbon Cutting: 9:00 a.m.
- Grand Opening: Immediately following
Stop by to explore their new space, shop unique pet products, and welcome them to our community.
Don’t forget to follow A Golden Life Pet Boutique on Facebook for updates!
We can’t wait to see you there!
Wednesday, December 4, 2024
Classic Bingo. Free to play, rent a marker for $1Time: 6pm-7:30pm
Thursday, December 5, 2024
I am hopeful you will join me at my Thank You Open House on Thursday, December 5th 4:00-7:00pm at Indianola Country Club.I also want you to meet Josh Baker - Iowa Realty, as he will be taking over my business as of January 1, 2025. Born and raised here, he and Katie are raising their 3 boys and are active in the community. Josh is a true professional who will continue to assist you with Dena Good (yay!) continuing as his assistant. He also understands the importance of forming relationships and supporting local. Please mark your calendar and plan to meet Josh.
Words cannot express my gratitude. My Thank You Open House is one small way for me to say thanks for the last 19 1/3 years.
Hope to see you there!
Thursday, December 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. Thursday, December 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%.
Thursday, December 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%.
Friday, December 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!
Saturday, December 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.
Saturday, December 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.
Saturday, December 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!Saturday, December 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!Saturday, December 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.
Saturday, December 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.)
Saturday, December 7, 2024
Enjoy designing and crafting two trinket trays with some friends or just enjoy time doing something fun for yourself!Ticket includes your first drink (with many options available with and without alcohol), unique materials, and fun instruction!
Please note that The Local Vine is family friendly and this craft is fun for 10 years and up, all minors need to be accompanied by an adult and each will need a ticket to participate.
Get your tickets now!
Sunday, December 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!Sunday, December 8, 2024
Mug Day? What's that?Got an old Oktoberfest Mug? Bring it in for a $1 off your pours
1/2 liter mugs = $1 off
1 liter Mugs= $2 off
Tuesday, December 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
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
By now you’ve probably learned that people are one of the most complex, unstable variables in everything you do. Take your emotional intelligence to the next level in this half day session and explore how to be a stabilizing force in any situation by leveraging your EI to put the good of the organization first while making authentic human connection.Learn More
Wednesday, December 11, 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
Wednesday, December 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?
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
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.
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
Join Driving Cap Entertainment and West Hill Brewing for Monthly Trivia!Thursday, December 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!
Thursday, December 12, 2024
Mark your Calendars and get your donations ready!Please join us for this special celebration on December 12, 2024 at 5:00! Food and refreshments will be provided!
Each item donated will be given to the Warren County schools and we will also donate $1.00 per item to Unravel Iowa to fight childhood cancer!
Friday, December 13, 2024 - Saturday, December 14, 2024
Celebrate the holiday season with us on December 13 & 14!!Grab your girlfriends for a morning or afternoon of fun with the first ever Holiday Shop Hop from Indianola to St. Charles for a unique gifting experience this holiday season!
Start with a coffee from Savor the Rise. Stroll down to adorn and Feed & Foster then make your way to St. Charles at The Farmstand by Manastash Mercantile. Or, start in St. Charles and end with lunch & shopping in Indinaola. There are no rules... start where ever and when ever. Bop around on your own time for this Holiday Shop Hop!
Saturday, December 14, 2024
Cookie Decorating, hot cocoa, coffee, photo ops, prizesSaturday, December 14, 2024
Lula Belle Designs Annual Mens Night is on Thursday, December 12th from 4-7pm. Be sure to come fill out a wish list with them before so they can help your spouse shop! Lula Belle Designs will be serving beers and adding bows to the wrapped packages on December 12!
Saturday, December 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.
Monday, December 16, 2024
Gingerbread House Decorating Party
Thursday, December 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!
Thursday, December 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.Thursday, December 19, 2024
The energy of the Winter Solstice is deeply reflective. Join Bethany for a 75-minute yoga class that will move through mindful movements called SomaYoga, paired more classic Hatha yoga and meditation techniques to get into a winter state-of-mind. This class will focus on letting go of what is no longer serving us and explore the depth of postures to bring new opportunities.A yoga mat, layered clothing, and water bottle are encouraged for this class.
Date: Thursday, Dec. 19
Time: 7-8:15 p.m.
Location: The Lotus Blossom located at 14849 130th Ave, Indianola, IA 50125. Virtual attendance is also available.
Friday, December 20, 2024
Live music this Friday, December 20th from 8-10! Default Arrangement is back— featuring Forbes’ nephew, Julian Huston on drums, & proud aunt Jenna Huston joining in on some vocals!Saturday, December 21, 2024
Our annual Ugly Sweater Bash is Happening Dec. 21st.Josh Sinclair will be Rocking from 7-9pm
Best Ugly Sweater/ Holiday outfit will Win!
Special Xmas Beer firkin' tapping!
Table Buddy kegs available for reservation.
Saturday, December 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.
Tuesday, December 24, 2024
Join Fusion Fitness for Candlelight Yoga on Christmas Eve!Thursday, December 26, 2024
Music Bingo at West Hill brewing Company.Saturday, December 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.
