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April 3, 2014

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Grinnell Games

Enter an event at grinnellgames.com.

 

The Strand Theatre
Exhibits

 

BAX (Bachelor of Arts) is from April 4 - May 4 at the Bucksbaum Center for the Arts, Faulconer Gallery

 

THE COUNTRY IS MY HOME featuring water colors by Larry Rosenow will run from April 3 - 25 at the Grinnell Arts Center.

 

COMPLEX CONVERSATIONS: WILLIE COLE SCULPTURES AND WALL WORKS is from April 4 - June 1 at the Bucksbaum Center for the Arts, Faulconer Gallery

 

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

 

AVENTURE STAFFING: Production, Warehouse, Concrete Workers, Call Center, Clerical, Experienced Welders

 

BIKES TO YOU: Part-time employees, weekend hours required. 

 

BROWNELLS: Sr. Business Intelligence Analyst, Retail Store Manager, St. Net Developer, Purchasing Intern, Fulfillment Manager

 

CENTRAL IOWA FAMILY PLANNING: Bookkeeper

 

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Events & Marketing Summer Internship

 

GALAXY INC. YOUTH PROGRAMS: Part-time Program Assistant, Summer Program Assistant

 

GENESIS DEVELOPMENT: Part-time Staff Members 

 

GRINNELL COLLEGE: Administrative Support Assistant (Des Moines), Catering Staff, Coordinator of Peace & Conflict Studies Program, Development Assistant, Financial Assistant II, Interpreter/Classroom Aide, Temporary Custodian, Web Developer, Web Systems Architect

 

GRINNELL COMMUNITY DAYCARE & PRESCHOOL: Lead Teacher, Teacher Aides, Bus Driver, Assistant Cook

 

GRINNELL MUTUAL REINSURANCE COMPANY: Claims Adjuster/Telephone - Farm Team, Product Analyst

 

GRINNELL REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER: Medical/Surgical, Nutrition Services, Radiology, Rural Health, Surgical Services, Worksite Nurse Health Coach

 

INTEGRITY CLEANING & RESTORATION: Administrative Assistant, Sales Marketing Representative

  

JACOBSON STAFFING: Forklift, Production, HR Associate, Customer Service

 

JENSEN OPTOMETRISTS: Optometric Assistant 

 

MAYFLOWER COMMUNITY: Full-time Nurse (LPN or RN), Part-time CNA - CMA, Full-time Housekeeper

 

MESKWAKI CASINO 

 

OURGRINNELL.COM: Freelance Contributor

 

PENNYSAVER: Carrier

 

PRAIRIE CANARY: Part-time Dishwasher 

 

QPS EMPLOYMENT GROUP: Assembly Tech, Patient Staff Representative, Scale Operator, Picker/Packer, Welder/Fabricator, General Labor, Machine Operator, Call Center, Warehouse & Packaging

 

ST. FRANCIS MANOR: CNA (full-time or part-time positions), Culinary Director

 

TASSEL RIDGE WINERY: Chef, Part-Time Tasting Room Staff, Part-Time Wine Ambassadors 

  

TEMP ASSOCIATES: Industrial Custodian, Injection Mold Operators, Industrial Maintenance, Customer Service.

 

WES FINCH AUTO PLAZA: Automotive Technician/Automotive Mechanic 

Volunteer 
Opportunities

 

See a full list of volunteer opportunities


 

AHRENS FOUNDATION: Community Support

 

BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS: Mentors

 

FAULCONER GALLERY: Community Outreach

 

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

 

IOWA TRANSPORTATION MUSEUM: Information Desk Docent

 

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

 

SIGNAGE INNOVATIONS: Project Manager/Customer Service

 

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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Be extraordinary
Be extraordinary, kind, compelling and meaningful. These are some of the words that come to mind after the Grinnell Connect luncheon earlier this week. For those of you who don't know, Grinnell Connect is a group focused on connecting new and long standing residents and workforce through a variety of professional and social activities. Josh Coburn, a young professional who is involved with Grinnell Connect and making a difference in Grinnell, in Iowa and across the nation, spoke to our group and encouraged each of us to be extraordinary. Step outside of your comfort zone from time to time - don't be the 'cart dodger' at the grocery store, but instead take a moment to speak to someone. Strive to make more meaningful connections with your colleagues, customers and friends. 

It's easy to get caught up in the busy lives we all lead, but important to remember that each and every thing we do and say impacts the lives of others-the power of kind words is extraordinary. Take an extra moment to speak to someone on the sidewalk, in the grocery store or at the gas station. This is an important component of growing both your personal and business relationships. And it's what makes Grinnell a meaningful place to live, work and play.

I encourage each of you to be extraordinary. 
-Rachael 

p.s. If you want to be involved with Grinnell Connect, please reply to this email. We'd love to have you!

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

 

STUDENT FILM SHOWCASE is April 3 from 5 to 6pm in Faulconer Gallery. 

 

OPENING RECEPTION FOR LARRY ROSENOW EXHIBIT opens April 3 with a reception at 5:30pm at Grinnell Arts Center.

 

WINE DOWN SOCIALS are every Thursday at Van Wijk Winery.

 

ALUMNI SCHOLAR is April 3 at 7:30pm at Grinnell College Alumni Recitation Hall.

 

WRITERS AFTER GRINNELL is April 3 at 8pm at Joe Rosenfield '25 Center.

 

OPENING RECEPTION FOR COMPLEX CONVERSATIONS is April 4 at 5pm at Faulconer Gallery.

 

PRESENTATION ON RACE is April 4 at 6pm in Herrick Chapel. 

 

WINE & CHOCOLATE PAIRING EXPERIENCE are Saturdays and Sundays at Tassel Ridge winery. 

 

COFFEE WITH AREA LEGISLATORS is April 5 from 9 to 10am in First Presbyterian Church. 

 

EDIBLE PLANT WALK is April 5 from 10:30 to noon and will meet outside Arbor Lake. 

 

BAILEY PARK & FAIRVIEW CARNIVAL is April 5 from 11am to 2pm in the Grinnell High School Gym. 

 

MET OPERA LIVE IN HD is April 5 at noon in Harris Center. 

 

GLASS ETCHING WORKSHOP is April 5 from 1 to 4pm at the Grinnell Arts Center. 

 

GRINNELL COLLEGE SOFTBALL HOME GAMES 

-April 5, Illinois College @1pm

-April 6, Buena Vista College @1pm

-April 19, Knox College @1pm

-April 21, Greenville College @3pm

 

BRUSH & COMPOST SITE TO OPEN on April 5. Facility pricing and hours here. 

 
MET OPERA LIVE IN HD is April 5 at 11:30am at Harris Center Cinema. 
 

GLASS ETCHING WORKSHOP is April 5 at 1pm at Grinnell Arts Center.

 

IMPOSSIBLE! PERFORMANCE by the Happenstance quintet is April 5 at 7:30pm at Grinnell College.

 

BLACK CHURCH SPIRIT-FILLED CHRISTIAN WORSHIP is April 6 at noon at Grinnell College. 

 

GRINNELL COLLEGE VISIT DAYS for admitted students are April 6 and 7.   

 

ST. FRANCIS MANOR OPEN HOUSE is April 6 from 2 to 4pm in St. Francis Social Center. 

 

CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS are the first and third Monday of the month. The next meeting is April 7.

 

SE*ED PROGRAM is from 10-11am in Drake Community Library

- April 7: "Live Well with COPD and Congestive Heart Failure"

- April 14: "Physical Therapy"

- April 21: "Imagine Grinnell's Tree Inventory Project."

- April 28: "Just How Important Are Nutrients to Your Diet     Anyway?"

 

HUMANITIES STUDENT SYMPOSIUMS are April 7-8 at Grinnell College. 

 

GALLERY TALK is April 8 at noon in Faulconer Gallery, Bucksbaum Center for the Arts. 

 

MOTHER GOOSE NURSERY RHYME is April 8 and 22 from 10:30-11am in Drake Community Library

 

SENIOR CHAMBER MEETING is April 9 at 9:30am.

 

BUCKET COURSE "Science and Society: From Newton to Darwin" is Wednesdays from 10 to 11:30am through April 9 in Drake Library. Cost is $15.   

 

AFFORDABLE CARE SIGNUP with Visiting Nurse Services of Iowa is April 9, 22 from 10-4pm. Please call 515-288-1516 for an appointment 

 

GRINNELL CONNECT SOCIAL is April 9 from 4 to 6pm at Grinnell Golf & Country Club. All invited.

 

CURRENT TRENDS IN HEALTH, FITNESS, AND WELLNESS. Talk is April 9 at 5:30pm in Drake Community Library.  

 

SECOND ANNUAL FASHION SHOW is April 9 at 5:30pm at Spaulding Center for Transportation.

 

INTERNATIONAL GAMES AND ACTIVITIES is April 10, 17, 24 from 3:30-4:30pm in Drake Community Library.

 

OPENING RECEPTION FOR BAX, the Bachelor of Arts Exhibition is April 11 at 5pm at Faulconer Gallery.

 

PRAIRIE WILDFLOWERS AND POLLINATORS is April 12 at 2pm at Drake Community Library .

 

BOWL FOR KID'S SAKE is April 12 at the Bowladrome.

 

COMMUNITY DAY AT FAULCONER GALLERY is April 12 from 1:30 to 3pm. 

 

DINNER & A MOVIE - HUNGER GAMES: CATCHING FIRE is April 12 at 6:30pm at Van Wijk Winery.

 

9-WEEK PROGRAM FOR 5K RUN begins April 14 and meetings Mondays and Wednesdays at 5:15pm at GRMC. Free to the public. 

 

GRINNELL MIDDLE SCHOOL BOOK FAIR is April 14-18 at the Grinnell Middle School

 

STORYTIME is April 15 from 10:30-11am at Drake Community Library

 

BUCKET COURSE "The Rise and Fall of a Grinnell Giant" is April 16 from 10-11:30am in Drake Community Library

 

RELAY FOR LIFE COMMITTEE MEETING is April 16 from 5-8pm in Drake Community Library

 

FRESH FLUTES CONCERT is April 17 at 7:30pm.

 

GRINNELL COLLEGE JUNIOR VISIT DAY is April 18. 

 

HYVEE EASTER EGG HUNT is April 19 at 9am at HyVee Grinnell. 

 

BUCKET COURSE "Emotional Well-Being: From Depression to Happiness" is Wednesdays from April 23-May 14

 

COACHING AUTHORIZATION CLASS is April 24 and 25 at Iowa Valley Grinnell. Online course also available. 

 

BUCKET COURSE "Emotional Well-Being: From Depression to Happiness" is Wednesdays from April 23 to May 14 from 10-11:30am in Drake Community Library.

 

POWESHIEK COUNTY JOB FAIR is April 24 from 4 to 7pm in the Poweshiek County Fairgrounds. 

 

TRANS IOWA BIKE RACE is April 26. 

Announcements 

 

'HAPPY HOUR & A HALF' AT PRAIRIE CANARY is Tues. - Sat. from 4:30 to 6:00pm. 1/2 price on ALL 6 draft beers, ALL 11 wines by glass, house spirits, hand-cut truffle fries, and fried brussels sprouts.  


GRINNELL HIGH SCHOOL FINE ARTS SCHOLARSHIP is due April 18th. Forms are available at the Arts Center or at www.grinnellarts.org.

 

GLASS GIFT BOX SPRING FLING SALES. Take 40% off one item on April 3 and 4. 

 

GRINNELL TAEKWONDO welcomes new members; young and old and everything in between. 

 

EXIT HULS NEWSLETTER. Get housing tips and find out the latest news on properties in the area. 

 

GET YOUR SPRING CLEANING UNDERWAY with the help of Integrity Cleaning and Restoration. Carpet and duct cleaning is a great way to start your spring off fresh. 

 

$995 CLOSING COSTS AT UICC. $995 Closing Costs and Origination Fee at University of Iowa Community Credit Union. Apply before May 31, 2014 and closing costs will be no more than $995. There is no 1% origination fee either. Subject to credit qualifications. $995 costs do not include escrow, prepaids, or home inspections. 

 

EASTER COLORING CONTEST is open to children ages 12 and under. Deadline is April 3. Pick up and drop off pictures at participating businesses including McNally's Foods, State Farm-Bob Larson, Anytime Fitness, HyVee, Giggles & Bows, Brown's Shoe, Gosselink's Gifts & Interiors.

 

DJ COUNTRY TOURS. Great trips to Branson, Nashville, Canada, and D.C. Call 641-990-1925 to reserve your seat. 

 

SCRATCH & SAVE SAVINGS CONTINUE WITH NEW DEALS. Grinnell On The Go has added Beckman II Gallery with savings on CALOT cotton towel products. Grinnell's Hy-Vee and Bikes To You have changed their deals.
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