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November 6, 2013

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Exhibits

 

PHOTOGRAPHS BY SARAH SHEETS-MCKEAG is Nov. 7-29. Opening reception is Nov. 7 from 5:30 to 7pm. 

 

A JOURNEY IN TRANSPORTATION at Spaulding Center for Transportation through December 7. 

 

JOURNEYS OF WONDER: FROM CURIOSITY TO INSIGHT at Faulconer Gallery.  

 

FROM WUNDERKAMMER TO THE MODERN MUSEUM at Faulconer Gallery through December 15.

 

STOCKED - Contemporary Art from the Grocery Store Aisles is currently on display in Faulconer Gallery through December 15.  

The Strand Theatre
Employment Opportunities
See a full list of jobs at getintogrinnell.com

 

ASI SIGNAGE INNOVATIONS: Estimator

 

AVENTURE STAFFING: Production, Monte Manufacturing, Welders, Call Center Rep, General Labor, and Quality Inspector

 

BROWNELLS: Tech II, Call Center Rep, Pick/Pack, E-Commerce Manager 

 **Career Fair on Oct. 29

 

NEW CENUTRY FS: Human Resources Coordinator, Assistant Controller, and Accounts Payable 

 

CLIENT GROWTH CONSULTANTS: Human Resources Manager, Quality Technician - CMM

 

THE DOOR DOCTOR Full-Time Garage Door Technician 

 

ENGINEERED PLASTIC COMPONENTS: Press Operator 

 

FAREWAY: Part-time Meat Counter

 

GALAXY YOUTH CENTERS: Executive Director & Part-Time Program Assistant

 

GENESIS DEVELOPMENT: Community Support Staff 

 

GERMAN HEATING & COOLING: HVAC Technician and Plumber 

 

GRINNELL COLLEGE: Staff & Faculty  

 

GRINNELL COMMUNITY DAYCARE & PRESCHOOL: Lead Teacher for toddlers

  

GRINNELL MUTUAL REINSURANCE COMPANY: Assistant Underwriter-Personal Lines 

 

GRINNELL-NEWBURG SCHOOL DISTRICT: Substitute Secretaries and Substitute Para-Educators 

 

GRINNELL REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER: RN, Environmental Services Manager, Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP), Marriage and Family Therapist, Shipping/Receiving Tech, Mid-Level Provider, Registered Nurse

 

GRINNELL STEAKHOUSE.   Experienced Servers

 

HARDEE'S: Shift Leaders & Crew Members 

 

JACOBSON STAFFING COMPANY: 

Call Center, Production, Forklift.  Call 641-236-6808.
 
JENSEN OPTOMETRIST: Optometrist Assistant 

 

MANATTS: Dump and Pup Driver, Heavy Duty Truck Mechanic, Belly Dump Truck Driver, Truck Driver Utilities/Misc Crew 

 

MARY KAY COSMETICS: Holiday Consultants 

 

MAURICES: Sales Associate 

 

MICA: Food Aide

 

MIDWEST AMBULANCE: Paramedic 

 

OAKLAND ACRES: Golf Pro Shop Attendant.  

  

QPS EMPLOYMENT GROUP: Warehouse Harvest Corn Sorters, Quality Inspectors, Assembly Line Workers, Production, Machinists, Call Center, Welders, Packaging, Assembly Openings, Tire Mounter/Stacker

 

SPORTS PAGE: Customer Service Rep   

 

STATE FARM AGENCY: Opportunity To Manage Existing Agency  

 

TACO JOHN'S: Dependable Workers

 

TEMP ASSOCIATES: Robotic Welder Operators, Stackers (Marengo & Newton), Night Sanitation, Line Attendant, and Production


WELLS FARGO: Customer Sales & Service Representative, Teller

WINDSOR MANOR: Universal Worker
Volunteer 
Opportunities

 

See a full list of volunteer opportunities

 

AHRENS FOUNDATION: Community Support

 

BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS: Mentors

 

FAULCONER GALLERY: Community Outreach

 

GOODFELLOWS: Christmas Share 

 

GRINNELL AREA ARTS COUNCIL. Call-In Gallery Docent, Marketing & Administration Assistant, Teacher's Aid, Performance or Reception Usher, Monthly Volunteer Day, Jack/Jill Of All Trades.  

 

GRINNELL REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER: Clinic Courier, Patient Tray Favors, Patient Activity Projects, Information Desk, Mailings, Auxiliary Gift Shop, Surgery Waiting, Breakfast Services Cashier, and Pediatric Orientation. 

 

IMAGINE GRINNELL Local Foods, Energy & Conservation, Grinnell Area Recreation Trail Expansion

 

MICA: Head Start and Early Head Start Classroom volunteers, EITC Tax Preparer, EITC Translator, and Food Pantry Volunteer.

 

PALS. Dog Walker, Clean/Feed Animals, Play with Animals 

 

POWESHIEK HISTORY PRESERVATION PROJECT: Historical Preservation

 

SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURS OF GRINNELL (SEG): Loan Recipient Partners, SEG Committee

 

TOUR GUIDES AT THE LOUIS SULLIVAN BANK/ GRINNELL VISITOR CENTER: Docents

 

Realty
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Our 100% Challenge

We have issued a challenge in our office that each of us will

purchase 100% of our holiday gifts locally this year. And I challenge each of you reading this to do the same. We talk about shopping local all the time, but it really does matter and every little bit helps fuel our community.

 

Grinnell's stores are filled with gifts for everyone, whether you are looking for something pretty or practical. It might be convenient to go to the mall or order something off Amazon, but why do that when you can find more personalized, specialty gifts from businesses right here? Sure, you could go to Target and load up your cart with something for everyone in your family, but then they end up with the same exact gifts as a million other Americans. People say it is the thought that counts, so take some time to enjoy the shopping experience and actually find a really great gift for everyone on your list this year. And if you don't like shopping or don't have the time, then you'll be better off asking one of our expert business owners for help than you will be if you aimlessly wander the mall looking for something to buy.

 

There are about 6,000 of you who read this email each week. If all of you would pledge to spend just $50 more on gifts in Grinnell than you did last year, that's an additional $300,000 in retail sales. I bet many of you can increase your local spending by much more than that, but know that even $50 spent here instead of in Des Moines can make a big difference.

 

If you are looking for gift ideas, put Jingle Bell Holiday on your calendar (Nov. 22) because merchants will be open late and it's a great time to get ideas and start buying gifts. If you are looking for a specific gift, or wondering what stores might have something for a certain person on your list, please email me. I would love to help you find it. Let's take the time to shop Grinnell businesses for meaningful gifts for our loved ones this year. 

 

-Emily Counts

 

Events
See the full community calendar at  http://getintogrinnell.com/events.cfm

  

THE GRINNELL PRIZE SYMPOSIUM is this week through Nov. 9 at Grinnell College.
 
WINE DOWN WEDNESDAY is at Van Wijk Winery Wednesday, Nov. 6 from 5 to 8pm.
 

LINDEN HOUSE BURGER NIGHT is every Wednesday from 5:30 to 8:30pm. Build your own burger for only $8.

 

MASTER GARDENERS WORKSHOP is Wednesday, Nov. 6 at 6:30pm in Drake Community Library. Jordan Scheibel to speak on past tree surveys.

 

LECTURE BY CHRISTIAN OTT, CALTECH is this Wednesday, 
Nov. 6 at 7:30pm in Grinnell College.
 
YOGA IN THE GALLERY. Every Monday and Thursday at 12:15pm in Faulconer Gallery.  
 
HENNA WORKSHOP for middle school students is this Thursday, Nov. 7 from 3:30 to 5:30pm at the Grinnell Arts Center. 
 
OPENING GALLERY RECEPTION is at Grinnell Arts Center on Thursday, Nov. 7 from 5:30 to 7pm.
 
 GRINNELL SCHOOL BUILDING TOUR is this Thursday, Nov. 7 from 6 to 7pm at the Middle School and 7:15 to 8:15pm at the High School.

 

JEWEL BOX QUILT GUILD MEETING is this Thursday, Nov. 7 from 7 to 9pm. 
 
FRESH FLUTES is this Thursday, Nov. 7 at 7:30pm in Faulconer Gallery. 
 
WRITERS@GRINNELL: CAMILLE T. DUNGY is this Thursday, Nov. 7 at 8pm in Grinnell College. 

 

POLICE & FIRE DEPARTMENT EXPLORER POST informational meetings are this Thursday, Nov. 7 and Sunday, Nov. 10 in the Public Safety Building.

 

HUMANITIES SPEAKER: ANDREA CHARISE is this Friday, Nov. 8 at noon in Bucksbaum Center for the Arts. 

 

GRINNELL COLLEGE ALUMNI GAME is this Saturday, Nov. 9. Women's at 1pm and Men's at 3pm in Bear Recreational Center. 
 
DINNER  & A MOVIE is at Van Wijk Winery Saturday, Nov. 9, at 6pm.

 

PARENT'S NIGHT OUT is this Saturday, Nov. 9 from 6-10pm at Grinnell United Methodist. 

  

Nov. 9 at 9pm in Gardner Lounge.

 

BLACK CHURCH SPIRIT-FILLED CHRISTIAN WORSHIP is this Sunday, Nov. 10 at Grinnell College's Herrick Chapel. 

 

SENIOR FITNESS TESTING is this Sunday, Nov. 10 from 1 to 5pm at Grinnell College's Bear Center. This is free of charge and open to all adults ages 60-94.

 

NO SE*ED PROGRAM FOR VETERANS DAY this Monday, Nov. 11.

 

ANOUSHKA SHANKAR to perform this Monday, Nov. 11 at 7:30pm in Herrick Chapel. 
 
GRINNELL COMMUNITY MEAL. Every Tuesday from 5:45 to 6:15pm at Davis Elementary. Free of charge and open to the public.  

 

WINE 101: GRAPE EXPECTATIONS is Nov. 12 from 6:30 to 8pm at Iowa Valley. Register by Nov. 8; cost is $19. 

 

FUNGUS AMONG US TALK by Kathy Jacobson of Grinnell College is this Tuesday, Nov. 12 at 7pm at Drake Community Library.

 

SENIOR CHAMBER HOLIDAY LUNCHEON is Nov. 13 at noon at St. Francis Manor. 

 

DISCOVER KOMBUCHA TEA on Nov. 14 from 6 to 8:30pm in Iowa Valley. Cost is $15. 

 

HUMANITIES BOOK TALK: THOMAS KUHN is Nov. 15 at Noon at Faulconer Gallery.

 

PIANO CONCER BY ROYCE WOLF is Nov. 17 at 2pm at Faulconer Gallery.

 

IOWA TRANSPORTATION MUSEUM ANNUAL FUNDRAISER is Nov. 18 at 6pm at the museum. 

 

(RE)CONSIDERING THE COMMONS. Lecture series on Nov. 18 at 7:30pm in the Rosenfield Center, Room 101. 

 

PANEL: WONDER AND CULTURE is Nov. 19 at 4:15pm at Faulconer Gallery.

 

EXPLORE IOWA WINES is Nov. 19 from 6:30 to 8pm at Iowa Valley. Register by Nov. 18; cost is $19. 

 

PANEL: WONDER AND SCIENTIFIC METHOD is Nov. 21 at 4:15pm at Faulconer Gallery.

JINGLE BELL HOLIDAY, Grinnell's annual holiday shopping event, is Friday, Nov. 22, from 5 to 8pm. 

 

KIDTASTIC HOLIDAY FUN PREVIEW is Nov. 22 from 5 to 8pm in the Iowa Transportation Museum. 

 

THE AMAZING CHASE: HOLIDAY EDITION is Nov. 22 from 6 to 8pm.

 

GRMC WREATH RAFFLE is Nov. 25 to Dec. 13 at The Glass Gift Box. Drawing for wreaths on Dec. 13 at 1pm. 

 

TURKEY TROT FUN RUN/WALK is Nov. 28 at 8:30am at Merrill Park.

 

SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY is Nov. 30. Support small businesses and shop Grinnell that day!

 

GALLERY TALK: EVOLVING THE MODERN MUSUEM is Dec. 3 at 4:15pm at Faulconer Gallery. 

 

FESTIVAL OF TREES is Dec. 6 from 5 to 8pm in Drake Library.

 

WINTER WONDERLAND PRINCESS BALL is Dec. 7 from 6:30 to 9pm in Steppin Out Dance Studio. 

Announcements

Have you had an awesome experience with a Grinnell business recently? We'd love to hear about it! We are looking for people to share their stores on our facebook page and as guest blog posts. Whatever your story, no matter how short or long, send it our way! Just hit reply to this email and tell us your stories.  

 

EVENING SHOPPING. Midtown businesses are all open in the evenings so you can get some shopping in after work. Check out maurices, Wireless Zone-Verizon,  Sports Page Sporting Goods, Cost Cutters, Pizza Ranch, and Walmart . 

 

MAURICES' CLOTHING DRIVE. For every 3 items you donate, receive a coupon for 20% off one regular priced item. 

 

GRMC AUXILIARY ANGEL TREE. Support the hospital's Moving at the Speed of Life comprehensive campaign by purchasing an angel from Nov. 1 to Dec. 16 in GRMC Auxiliary.

 

LOTS FOR SALE. Check out the lot sale initiative at Prairie Pointe --5 lots reduced by $10,000 and 4 have sold! Call or text Sue at 641-891-1249 for a map and price sheet or drive through and pick one up from our flyer boxes.

 

CALL FOR PARTICIPATION: FESTIVAL OF TREES. Families, businesses, or organizations are welcome to decorate Christmas trees and gingerbread houses. Please contact no later than Nov. 6.

 

WATKINS ALL-NATURAL PRODUCTS are available at the Main Street Consignments, 914 Main St., Grinnell. Shop Local. 

 

GPCF ACCEPTING GRANT APPLICATIONS for the first round of grants from the Community Fund for Poweshiek County.

 

CENTRAL IOWA FAMILY PLANNING: FOOD COLLECTION. Collecting non-perishable food items for the food pantry through Nov. at Central Iowa Family Planning in Grinnell. 

 

SECOND MILE SPECIALS. Through Nov. 9, blue-tagged clothes are 25 cents each, furniture is half price and games/puzzles are half price.

 

DJ COUNTRY TOURS. Great 2013-2014 tours! Call 641-990-1925.

-March 7-17 :: Miami to Key West, Florida

-May 1-4 :: Springtime in Branson

-June 15-22 :: Nashville/Memphis/Lorette Lynn Ranch

-Sept. 18-28 :: Island of Coudres, Canada

  

BIG GIVE WEEK. This week through Nov. 1, donors are encouraged to contribute to the GPCF Administrative Fund, the Together for TOMorrow Campaign, and to their favorite non-profit organizations.

 

HOLIDAY GIFT IDEAS FROM MARY KAY. Click here to download the holiday gift guide. For advice, information and ordering, contact Angie Taylor, Mary Kay Sr. Consultant at 803-315-6976 or angiebtaylor@marykay.com.   

 

THE NEW YORK TIMES is now available at McNally's on Saturdays and Sundays. 

 

CHOCOLATE SHOP. Have you checked out the chocolate counter at Flowers on Fourth? It is filled with truffles, chocolate-covered oreos and other delicious. Perfect for cold and rainy days!

 

NEW ORGANIC & GLUTEN FREE FOODS. HyVee Grinnell has the largest selection of organic produce in the county with over 50 fresh organic grown fruits and vegetables. They have also doubled the size of their gluten free section and it is still growing!      

 

MAYFLOWER COMMUNITY offers a wide variety of living options, including Continuum of Care, Harwich Terrace & Prairie Pointe Developments, Apartments, Assisted Living, Nursing Care, and Waiting List. 

 

ANYTIME FITNESS has a new class schedule for fall! Mondays & Wednesdays: Combat (5:30am & 5:30pm) & Zumba (6:30pm), Tuesdays & Thursdays: Pump (5:15pm) & Zumba (7pm). Contact Anytime Fitness for information on punch cards for classes or membership.

 

PRAIRIE CANARY has new dinner entrees including pepita-crusted salmon with root vegetable risotto, fig and goat cheese-stuffed chicken with wild rice, sirloin with smashed sweet potatoes, and pork with polenta cake and braised apples. See you soon!  

 

IOWA TRANSPORTATION MUSEUM has a new brochure. Click here to view it.

  

CALLING ALL MUSICIANS! If you are interested in volunteering your musical talents during Jingle Bell Holiday (Nov 22, 5-8pm), the Chamber can help match you with a business to perform in. Email events@getintogrinnell.com if interested.

 

AHRENS PARK SERVICES. Those seeking services or reservations for Ahrens Park may call 641-236-5518. Shane Gosselink is the new Facilities Manager. Reservations for the Ahrens Family Center & GARC should continue to call Parks & Rec: 641-236-2620. 

 

GRINNELL COMMUNITY THEATRE is seeking actors for this years live radio play War of the Worlds. Auditions will be held on Friday, November 8 from 4-6pm and Saturday, November 9 from 2-4pm. Performances will be on December 12, 13 and 14. Contact  kate@grinnellarts.org for more information

 

OPEN GYM HOURS. The Grinnell Athletic & Recreation Center (GARC) located at Ahrens Park is open to the public Mon-Fri 7:30am-8:30pm and Sat-Sun 1-8pm. The cost of attending open gym hours is $3 for children and adults. There is no charge for senior citizens. 

 

THE DOOR DOCTOR. Have your garage fixed before the weather gets cold! 

 

GRINNELL REALTY TOY DRIVE. Bring a new unwrapped toy to our office at 1001 Broad and help make a child's Christmas merry. 

 

VAN WIJK WINERY TASTING TIMES are Tuesdays - Fridays, 11am-5pm and Saturdays 8am-6pm.

 

DOLLY AHRENS COOKBOOK with recipes from the highly regarded hostess and cook is available for sale in October for $14.95 at the Ahrens Foundation offices and at the Glass Gift Box. During the month of October, Breast Cancer Awareness Month, proceeds from "The Lady of the House" will support GRMC. 

  
About Grinnell Area Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau 

Whether you are stopping by for an hour, a weekend or the rest of your life, Grinnell is truly the "Jewel of the Prairie." We thank you for your support and continued interest in the town of Grinnell!

Grinnell Area Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau
833 Fourth Avenue
Grinnell, Iowa 50112
641-236-6555