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Breakfast Buffet at the Indianola Country Club

Join the Indianola Country Club on Sunday, December 13, 2015 for their Sunday Breakfast Buffet! Fill up on good food and enjoy your time with family and friends! The buffet will be open from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Please RSVP to the Country Club by calling 515-961-3303. The meal costs $12/adult and $6/kids 10 and under. 

Enjoy the Breakfast Buffet on these other dates too!
January 10, 2016
February 14, 2016
March 13, 2016
April 10, 2016
 

One Eighty Celebrates the Holidays

Open House December 5!

National Balloon Museum

Hosts "Christmas in the Air"

"Christmas in the Air"

Christmas celebration at the National Balloon Museum
December 11-13  
1:00PM - 4:00PM
Find that unique gift for your extraordinary friends!

Come and join that celebration!!

Warren County Legislative Luncheon

Hosted this Year by the Carlisle Chamber of Commerce


Plan to attend the 2015 Legislative Luncheon on Wednesday, December 16, 2015 from noon to 1:30 p.m. This is a great opportunity for business owners in Warren County to hear from elected officials about their 2016 legislative agendas. 

The cost to attend is $20 for anyone who makes a reservation by December 1, 2015, and $25 for any reservations after December 1st.  The event will take place at Summerset Winery on Fairfax Street in Indianola, IA. 
 
To register, send the name(s) of all attendee(s) and a check to: 
Barbara Rasko
Carlisle Chamber of Commerce
PO Box 487
Carlisle, IA 50047
          OR
Bring $25 to the door on the day of the event!

For any questions, please email BRasko@carlisleiachamber.org. 

Purchase Your Tour of Homes Tickets Today


The Tour of Homes and Taste of Warren County tickets are available for purchase at adorn, Casual Rags, Community Bank, Indianola Chamber, J'Rene Women's Wear, Kerry's Flowers, McCoy True Value, Peoples Bank, St. Thomas Aquinas Pastoral Center, Taylor Floral & Gifts, Todd's Shoes for Women, and Vintage Hills Retirement Community!  Tickets cost $15/person before the event and $20/person on the day of the events.

One ticket gets you into all sevel beautifully decorated homes and the Taste of Warren County.  While you are out, don't forget to shop at the Holiday Market located at the St. Thomas Pastoral Center for those last minute gifts.  The event is held December 11 & 12!  Don't wait.

Buy your tickets today!

5th Annual Open House and Hat & Glove Drive

Calendar of Events

December 2 - Ribbon Cutting - UPS Store, 1214 N. Jefferson Way - 10 a.m.
December 4- Holiday Extravaganza on the Square; 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
December 4- Silent Auction with Chili and Soup Dinner- Elks Lodge- 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. NEW
December 6- Simpson College Community Orchestra Concert; Blank Performing Arts Center; 7 p.m. 
December 10- Indianola Young Professionals Meeting;

December 10- Santa House Open and Horse Drawn Carriage Rides 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on the Square
December 10- 5th Annual Open House and Hat/Glove Drive; Ellis Law; 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

December 11 & 12- Tour of Homes and Taste of Warren County/ Holiday Market
December 16- Legislative Luncheon; Summerset Winery; Noon-1:30 p.m.
December 17 -PM Mixer at Brickhouse Tavern - 4:30 p.m. - 6 p.m.

December 17- Santa House Open and Horse Drawn Carriage Rides 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on the Square
 

Spiritual Wellness Workshop with Pasha Buck

December 5th & 12th at The Village

As part of an expanded Spiritual Wellness focus during Advent, Pasha  Buck is leading a workshop on Intercessory Prayer, with emphasis on using imagery, rather than words.  Images have a more pronounced impact on the body than words do, so it is helpful to know what kinds of images have a positive impact in Intercessory Prayer. 

Please email  Pasha (Pasha@Pasha-Doorways.com) or call her
between 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. at  515-962-4764 to register for the workshop.

Workshop sessions are
December  5 and 12 (Saturdays), 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Village, in the Maple 
Crest Solarium, 1203 North E Street (lower level).

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Discounted Movie Tickets at Indianola Fridley Theatre

Member2Member Program

Stop by the Chamber to pick up your discounted movie tickets! As a member, you can enjoy this benefit any time! Each ticket is $6.

Promote your Business in the Classifieds Area of the Chamber's Website

I-Clips Coupon and Classified Ads

Posting your ad is easy!  Learn more about utilzing this resource by contacting the Chamber at 515-961-6269.

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Indianola Will Miss This Great Leader

Funeral Arrangements for Steve Pfeifer

Join the Pfeiffer family as they celebrate the life of their beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend on Wednesday, December 2, 2015, at the First United Methodist Church.  Visitation and reception for Steve will be at the Church from 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. followed by a Memorial Funeral Service at 6:00 p.m.

The Santa House is Here!


Mark your calendars and plan to attend the 2015 Holiday Extravaganza on Friday, December 4, 2015 to see the NEW Santa House on the Square! We are so excited to bring this fun, holiday tradition back to our community! The Santa House will be open from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. during the Holiday Extavaganza, and will re-open on December 10th and December 17, 2015 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Bring your camera and your kids or just yourself and celebrate the start of this holiday season with a picture with Santa! 

A BIG thank you to our sponsors for the NEW Santa House:
Downing Construction, Circle B Cashway, and Miller Electric
     

Thank you to Community Bank for hosting Santa!

And a BIG thank you to Marketlink, Iowa Realty, and City State Bank for sponsoring the horse-drawn wagon rides for this fun holiday season!
    

 

Chamber Member Spotlight-Scovel Taxidermy

Contact the Scovels at 515-961-341


It's hunting season again! Be sure to contact Rocky and Tiffany to get your game mounted. To view their quality work on display.... stop by the Indianola Chamber of Commerce.
 
Contact the Scovels at thescovels@netzero.com

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Community Bank Holiday Open House

Welcome Country Heart Boutique!!



Ribbon Cutting
Welcome Pam Brown and daughter Tammi, new owners of the Country Heart Boutique, located on the square at 104 S. Howard Street. Stop in and see them today! 

Holiday Extravaganza Main Attractions

Catch all the Activities On The Square!



Holiday Extravaganza Line-up! 
5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Catch the following:
  • Pictures with Santa at the new Santa House, sponsored by Downing Construction, Circle B Cashway and Miller Electric (house) and Community Bank (Santa)
  • Puddle Jumpin Geese, sponsored by Exit Realty North Star
  • Polar Express Train Rides, provided by Walnut Ridge Farm
  • Horse Drawn Wagon Rides, sponsored by City State Bank
  • Performance by Elsa, Anna and Olaf, Frozen, sponsored by Weinman Insurance and Hy-Vee
  • North Pole Photo Booth, sponsored by Peoples Bank
  • Children's Holiday Shopping, sponsored by Noon Lion's Club
  • Elf Warming Stations - sponsored by Miller Electric
  • Live Nativity Scene - Indianola First Assembly of God Church
And, enjoy the musical sounds of the:
  • Simpson Madrigal Singers
  • four quartets from the Indianola High School,
  • large group choir from the Indianola High School
  • Methodist Church Bell Choir
6 p.m. - Lighting of the Square - sponsored by Indianola Municipal Utilities - kick off the holidays by celebrating the lighting of the trees on the square and enjoy the music of the Indianola Choir

7:45 p.m. - Lighted Parade - sponsored by Noble Ford - end the night with a fun, entertaining lighted parade; Master of Ceremonies is Bob Kling

And, much, much, more!

Don't forget to bring a non-perishable canned good for the local FOOD DRIVE!  Bring your contributions to the Santa House.

Silent Auction with Chili and Soup Dinner

Immediatly Following Holiday Extravaganza

When: December 4, 2015 from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Where: Elks Lodge in Indianola
Genesis Development will be serving soup and chili and hosting a silent auction after the  Holiday Extravaganza Lighted Parade with items including baked goods, gift cards and other packages donated by businesses throughout the community.  Warm up after the Holiday Extravaganza with Genesis Development and help raise funds for a good cause! 

Donations are welcome during the event. All proceeds will go toward Genesis Development Employment Services. 

For more information, contact Kerri Eason at 515-961-6918.

Simpson College Community Orchestra Concert

The Simpson College Community Orchestra will present its fall concert on Sunday, December 6, 2015 at 7 p.m. in the Blank Performing Arts Center. The repertoire includes works by Grieg, Sibelius, and Saint-Saens. 

The concert is free and open to the public. Audience members may visit with the musicians of the orchestra at a reception following the concert. 

For more information, please contact Simpson College at 515-961-6251.

Vintage Hills Retirement Community Presents

Festival of Trees

The Vintage Hills Retirement Community presents the Festival of Trees on Wednesday, December 2, 2015 through Friday, December 4, 2015 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. Enjoy a dazzling display of beautifully decorated trees and get a healthy dose of festivity, fun and friendship.

For more information, call 1-888-571-2216. 

Chamber Newsletter Production Deadline

Yours News is Good News!

Share your good news, articles and updates with fellow Chamber members.  Utilize a powerful network to get your news out! 

Please submit your articles, updates, or news by close of business the Friday before the What's Up Wednesday newsletter you want your news to be distributed.  The upcoming production schedule looks like this:
 
Submissions Due 4 p.m.                                    Newsletter Publish Date
December 4, 2015          
                              December 9, 2015
December 11, 2015                                              December 16, 2015
December 18, 2015                                            December 23, 2015
December 23, 2015                                           December 30, 2015
Email your newsletter items to whatsup@indianolachamer.com.  Please type "NEWSLETTER" in the Subject Line.  Images submitted should be in a jpg format. 

Share your news with a network of businesses and individuals who care!

Thank You Holiday Extravaganza Sponsors

We Appreciate YOU!

We want to thank all of our sponsors for their time and resources to make this a not to miss event! This event would not be possible without all of your support!

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Thank You Taste of Warren County and Tour of Homes Sponsors

We Appreciate YOU!


Thank you to all of our sponsors!  Without you, the Chamber could not put on this great event!

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Sparkle and Shine... It's Holiday Time!

... at JRene- Women's Wear on the Square!

JRene - Women's Wear on the Square
...Style and class with an Edgy Attitude

~BOGO~
Buy 1 regularyl priced item and GET ONE 50% OFF!
(50% of lower of the two)

Thursday December 10th 'til 7:30
Firday, December 11th AND
Saturday, December 12th ONLY!!


Mark your calendars to stop in while your're enjoying the Holiday Home Tour, Taste of Warren County, Table and Nativity Scapes and the Holiday Market EVENTS!
We have tickets for these events too!
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