June 2014
West Bend Chamber of Commerce
Newsletter
 Welcome to the 27th edition of the West Bend Chamber's E-Newsletter.  Share the news with your family and friends by forwarding this email. 
 

 

Business Spotlight 

West Bend Golf & Country Club 

 

4829 580th Ave, West Bend IA 50597

Phone:  515-887- 6217           Email:  [email protected]

Hours:  Monday - Friday:  10:00 AM - 10:00 PM                Saturday & Sunday:  8:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Grill Open Daily 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM and 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM   

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Golf Tournament Schedule

June 6 - West Bend Chamber Event
June 8 - Founders Tournament
June 29 - Couples Tournament
July 20 - Men's Open Tournament
August 3 - Four Man Best Shot Event
August 9 - Glow Ball Tournament
August 24 - Achievement Foundation Tournament

Men's League Night - Tuesday Evenings
Ladies League Night - Wednesday Evenings
Memberships available

 

Managing the Country Club since December 2013 is Larry Lappin.  Lappin has 15 years experience in the restaurant business, with the most recent being at Prime Time in Algona, IA.  Experienced cooks and wait staff assist Lappin in providing delicious steaks, sandwiches, seafood, chicken, and a full service bar. 

 

Planning a wedding or special event?  Check out the Country Club!  The Club holds around 250 people comfortably.  Specialized menu just for your taste!

                       

 

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Upcoming Events

 

 

September

19 & 20

Fall Retail Promotion

  

 

December

12 & 13

Holiday Open House

  

 

December 13

Santa Day 

               
  

 

 West Bend Bucks  

Unsure of what gift to give?  Try West Bend Bucks!  Available in
$5, $10 and $20 increments

Available at
 West Iowa Bank 
Fireworks Golf Tournament

Fireworks Golf Tournament

Friday, June 6th

West Bend Golf & Country Club

5:30 PM - Registration

6:00 PM - Shotgun Start

 

Food, Raffle Drawings,  Awards and Prizes to Follow!

 

Tournament limited to 27 teams so register early!!!

 

Contact Janet Hartman or Carol Baas 

at 515-887-7811 or 888-887-2341

 

 

West Bend prides itself on a fantastic July 4th celebration and Fireworks display.  

Proceeds from this golf tournament help fund the fireworks we've all come to enjoy.

Sunny Daze Sales

SUNNY DAZE SALES

Ridiculous Prices Inside and Out

Saturday, June 28

8:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Lunch served 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM by the Wagon Wheel Caf�

 

Participating Businesses:  Ellie's on Main, Grotto Gift Shop, Kampen Foods, Napa Auto Parts, Pam's Final Touch, Prairie Crossroads, Villager Flower & Gifts

 

Sidewalk Sunday School

The Villager Flowers & Gifts 

 

Fountain Treats

 

Summer is here!  Time to cool off with a sweet treat from the Soda Fountain or an Olde Fashioned Soda Drink or Ice Cream Treat!  Blue Bunny flavor of the month is Mint Chocolate Chip!  Yummy!! 

  
 
 
 Bridal Registry
  
Ashley & Todd Parson
Wedding Reception Date - June 21
 
Ashley Madsen & Damon Berkland
Bridal Shower - June 7
Wedding - July 12 
 

105 S Broadway, West Bend IA 

Phone:  515-887-5940  

Email:  [email protected] 

Website:  http://westbendflorist.net 

 

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Grotto of the Redemption

 

  

Grotto logo Gospel Songfest

Sunday, June 8

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

                                    

At 2:00 PM the Nite Owls from Sauk Centre MN, a well-traveled band known for their polka mass and other forms of music will kick off the event.  At 3:15 PM, the Benson Family Singers from Owatonna MN will perform.  The West Bend Knights of Columbus will be serving their famous grilled hamburgers and ice cream.  Wine samplings and ice water will be available as well as games for the children.  Bring your lawn chairs, sit back and enjoy a wonderful afternoon at the Grotto. 

 

300 N Broadway, West Bend IA 50597

Phone:  515-887-2371 | Fax:  515-887-2372 Like us on Facebook

Email:  [email protected]

Website:  www.westbendgrotto.com

 

Addy Mae's

When shopping in West Bend, check out Addy Mae's!  Emily Laubenthal, Owner and Manager opened her doors in December 2013 serving sandwiches, salads and soups along with coffee, lattes, cappuccino and smoothies! Daily specials and the coffee of the day are posted on Facebook.  Ice cream tastes good any day of the year but especially on a hot summer day.  Stop in for a cone, sundae, shake, malt or a tumbler and choose your own flavors and toppings! Need cupcakes or a cake for a special occasion?  Give Emily a call!  Hours are 7:30 AM - 9:30 PM Monday - Friday and 7:30 AM - 2:30 PM on Saturday. 

 

108 S Broadway, West Bend IA 50597          

Phone:  515.887.3088  

Email:  [email protected]  

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Family Fun 5K

Join the fun and attend the Family Fun 5K walk/run on Saturday, July 5 in West Bend!  You don't need to be a runner to enjoy this event.  This is a family event for all ages and abilities!  Walk or run the 5K (3.2 miles) and enjoy the morning during the West Bend July 4th celebration.  There is NO cost to participate and registration will be held the morning of the event.  Strollers are allowed, but please no pets, roller skates, skateboards or bikes. 

 

Registration begins at the Lutheran Church in West Bend at 8:00 AM on Saturday, July 5.  The Family Fun 5K will start at 8:30 AM.  This leaves enough time for the family to enjoy the rest of the day's events, including the parade!  Grab your walking shoes and join the fun at the starting line!    

Business for Sale  
Prairie Crossroads is for sale. 
Contact Beth Mogler at 515.887.3157 prior to June 15 for more information. 
July 4th Celebration
 

West Bend's July 4th Celebration

Schedule of Events

 

Saturday, June 28

11:00 AM - Hawkeye FFA Alumni Antique Tractor Pull (Economic Development Lot)

 

Thursday, July 3

8:00 AM - Hawkeye FFA Alumni Tractor Ride (Registration begins at 7:00 AM at West Bend Red Power)

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM - Palo Alto County Cattlemen's BBQ (Shelter House)

6:00 PM - Little League Games (High School Softball Field)

 

Friday, July 4

9:00 PM - 1:00 AM - Street Dance featuring Road Hard (Double L Saloon)                                            

  

Saturday, July 5

All Day Activities - Free Swimming at the West Bend Swimming Pool & West Bend Ford's Corn Box for Kids

8:30 AM - 5K Walk/Run (Registration starts at 8:00 AM at the Lutheran Church)

11:00 AM - Parade (line-up at 9:30 AM, judging at 10:00 AM)

Food Stands Open following parade

12:30 PM - 2:30 PM - Carnival Games & Fern Valley 4-H Petting Zoo

12:30 PM - 4:30 PM - Inflatable Rides

12:30 PM - 4:30 PM - Bingo

2:30 PM - Water Fights - Sponsored by West Bend Fire Department

                               Sign-up starts following the parade on the East side of the school

3:30 PM - Liberty Games

5:00 PM - Pedal Tractor Pull

6:20 PM - Cow Pie Bingo Announcement of Winners

6:30 PM - Auction Fundraiser

8:00 PM - Mindy's Miles Bike Give-Away

8:30 PM - Tonic Sol-Fa     www.tonicsolfa.com

Dusk - Fireworks

  

Sunday, July 6

8:00 AM - 12 Noon - Chamber Breakfast -  Serving Chris Cakes (West Bend Community Center)

                                  
      

 

 
Mission Statement 
To serve our members and community as the leading force in preserving and encouraging growth and development in the West Bend area.     
  
West Bend Chamber of Commerce
PO Box 366  |  West Bend IA 50597