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 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
We are busy at the office gearing up for summer events and are looking forward to some awesome live music all summer long. Standing Hampton will turn up the volume at the June 6 Friday Fest. Grinnell's very own Whiplash will perform on Saturday, July 5, and Decoy plays at the August 1 Friday Fest. Music in the Park begins May 29 and is in Central Park every Thursday evening through August 7. Admission is free to all Friday Fest and Music in the Park concerts!
Also, be sure to sign up for a Grinnell Games event soon (June 13-15)! Everyone who registers by May 15 gets an awesome Asics technical shirt free with their entry. Events include a warrior run, 5k, half marathon, 10k trail run, amazing chase, and bike criterium. New events this year are 3 on 3 basketball and a dodgeball tournament.
There is also a free country concert in Montezuma on June 21 at Monte Fest. Country music star Phil Vassar and X Factor season 2 winner Tate Stevens will perform concerts along with local bands Cardinal Sound and Cody Hicks Band.
Phil Vassar - Six-Pack Summer
Phil Vassar - I'll Take That As A Yes
Monte Fest concerts are completely free of charge. There will be a fee for wristbands for the carnival and kids activities. Monte Fest is presented by Brownells and the event doubles as Brownells' 75th birthday party (happy birthday!).
ATTENTION: CONTROLLED FIRE. A controlled burn of the library prairie is scheduled for this afternoon (Thursday) around 5pm. Conditions will be unpleasant and the area should be avoided during that time by those with respitory or other health concerns.
OPENING RECEPTION & GALLERY TALK for Between These Pages: A Study of Collective Memory in Art is April 28 from 4:15 to 5:15pm at Grinnell College Burling Library.
GPCF SPRING AUCTION EVENT is May 10 at 5:30pm at Grinnell College and is a fundraiser for the Greater Poweshiek Community Foundation.
Announcements
FLOWERS BY DZYNE AND MEMORIES MAID OPENED THIS MORNING! Your one-stop shop for flowers, gifts, event supplies, tux rentals and freezer meals for busy nights. Contact the shop at 641 236-7554 or visit them on Fourth Ave.
'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.
STEPPING STONES SPECIALS. This week only! Drawing for a 28" Bella Bunny thru Friday. Check out new spring and Easter items, the Willow Tree collection, and new jewelry.
TASSEL RIDGE WINERY has organized four different "Adult" Easter Baskets that will make elegant hostess gifts for Easter celebration dinners. Each of the baskets has one or two bottles of Tassel Ridge wine, Chocolaterie Stam's chocolate disks, and a box of 12 Finalé Bonbons. Yum! Prices are in the $35-$50 range.
CORY HALL PHOTOGRAPHY. Class of 2015 -It's not too early to start thinking about it...choose Cory Hall Photo for your Senior Pics -Our Early Booking Discounts will save you $145-$270 on average! Really... Call NOW - By April 30, to schedule your summer or fall senior session appointment. or just call for information.
POWESHIEK COUNTY BOARD BANK. GPCF is looking for individuals with the expertise and experience to serve of boards in the county. Find out more information at greaterpcf.org.
THE COMEBACK CAFE SALES. The Comeback Cafe will open its doors from Thursday, April 17 to Saturday the 19th from 10am to 4pm to sell the rest of equiptment from larger items like upright freezer and dishwasher to smallware items like bowls, plates, and various utensils. Booths and many tables and chairs are available as well.
CALLING ALL SHOPPERS. If you are interested in saving dough then go to grinnellonthego.com Click on "Scratch & Save" Instant Savings then click on your favorite participating merchant. You will save money shopping in Grinnell.
OURGRINNELL.COM has a NEW facelift. Go take a look, if you like it great, if you don't send us a comment, and thanks for looking.
NEW CT INSTALLED Grinnell Regional Medical Center installed a new 64-slice computed tomography (CT) scanner. This new Hitachi unit provides excellent image quality across a wide range of routine and advanced diagnostic tests and uses dose reduction technology to maintain patient safety.
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
