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June 18, 2014

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The Strand Theatre
Exhibits

 

QUITE SMILES is at Faulconer Gallery.  

 

LOCAL ARTISTS CELEBRATION SHOW is May 29 - July 3 at the Grinnell Arts Center. 

 

CasEmployment 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: Data Developer, Cook, Server

 

CENTRAL IOWA FAMILY PLANNING: Bookkeeper

 

CENTRAL IOWA CHRISTIAN SCHOOL: Part-Time Spanish Teacher, Part-time Elementary School Position

 
FAREWAY: Part-Time Grocery
 
FLOWERS BY DZYNE: Floral Designer 
 
GALAXY YOUTH CENTER: Program Assistant Summer 

 

GENESIS DEVELOPMENT: Community Support Specialist, Part-Time Discovery Aide, Temporary Position with Discovery program

 

GERMAN PLUMBING HEATING AND COOLING: HVAC Installer

 

GRINNELL COLLEGE: Admission Counselor, Alumni Engagement Coordinator, Assistant Director for Post-Graduate Service & Coordinator of the Grinnell Prize, Assistant Director of the Pioneer Fund for Reunion Giving, Assistant Director of Intercultural Engagement & Leadership, Director of Admission, Director of Career Counseling & Exploration, Director of Global Fellowships & Awards, Director of Media Relations, Learning Specialist, Psychology Associate, Registrar of the College, Web Developer, Custodian, Dish Room Supervisor, Stockroom Assistant, Catering Staff, Temporary Presentation Cook, Call-in Cashier, Call-in Dispatcher, Call-in Campus Safety & Security Officer. 

 

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

 

HARDEE'S: Crew & Shift Leaders 

 

JACOBSON STAFFING: Call Center, Forklift Operator, Quality Inspector

 

LINCOLN SAVINGS BANK: Sr. Customer Service Associate

 

MANATTS: Equipment Operators, Truck Drivers, Laborers, Mechanics, Human Resources Administrative Assistant

 

MAYFLOWER COMMUNITY: RN/LPN, CNA/CMA, Home Health Aide, Housekeeping/Laundry

 

MESKWAKI CASINO: Assistant Farm Manager 

 

MICA: Head-Start Classroom Aide 

 

OURGRINNELL.COM: Freelance Contributor

 

PENNYSAVER: Carrier

 

PEPPERTREE AT THE DEPOT CROSSING: General Manager, Servers 

 

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: Nurse Aid 

 

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

  

TEMP ASSOCIATES: Injection Mold Machine Operators, Industrial General Laborers, Industrial Maintenance Position, Fast Pace Production, Industrial Janitorial Positions, Pick n Pack, Label for Sorting Metal Materials

*We have openings. Apply today,  If you work 160 hours between now and July 31st and you will receive a $50 bonus.

 

WELLS FARGO: Bank Teller 

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

 

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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Thank you to each and every one of you who played a part in Grinnell Games. Whether you ran a race, played dodgeball, volunteered at a water station, welcomed participants to your business, or helped sponsor the event, we are truly grateful. The weather cooperated and participation increased from last year. All in all, it was a great weekend here in Grinnell.

We've been unpacking our event supplies this week and re-organizing them for a trip down to Montezuma this weekend to help with Monte Fest. The free country concert is on Saturday in downtown Montezuma. It's a community festival and also a celebration of Brownells (the company) AND Frank Brownell both turning 75 years old this year.


One thing that makes small towns special is that we all work together and support each other. Every city in our county deserves to have fun things to do. Last weekend was Grinnell's turn, and this weekend is Montezuma's turn. None of the cities in our county could probably ever support attractions like a zoo or an amusement park, but we can certainly pack our towns by hosting fun events and festivals that make people want to live, work and play here in our county.

We're expecting several thousand people to be on the Montezuma square on Saturday, and I hope you'll be one of them. Call your neighbors and organize a carpool or maybe find a friend who has a big van or bus and let's all pack Monte Fest on Saturday. The live music, food, beverages and kid activities will be happening from 4 to 10pm. See you there!
-Emily

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

 

FREE BREAKFAST AND LUNCH FOR KIDS. Grinnell-Newburg School District is providing meals for children ages 1-18 from June 11 - July 31. Breakfast is 8:00 to 8:30am and lunch is 11:00am to 12:30pm. No income or registration requirements.


FARMERS MARKET is every Thursday from 3 to 6 pm and Saturday from 10 to noon in Central Park.  

 

WINE DOWN SOCIAL EVENT is June 19, 26 from 5:00 to 8:00pm in Van Wijk Winery. 

 

MUSIC IN THE PARK is every Thursday at 5:30pm in Central Park. THIS WEEK HAS BEEN MOVED INSIDE DUE TO RAIN: Sebring-Lewis Hall at Grinnell College. 

 

 IOWA KIDSNET INFORMATION SESSION is June 19 from 6:00 to 7:00pm in Drake Library. 


IOWA BARNSTORMERS & THE CITY OF GRINNELL. 2nd Annual Bacon Bowl is June 19 at 7:05pm in the Wells Fargo Arena.  

 

WINE & CHEESE PAIRING EXPERIENCES is Saturdays from 10:00am to 6:00pm and Sundays from noon to 6:00pm at Tassel Ridge Winery.  

 

GRAPE MOBILE SEASON is Saturdays and Sundays at 1:00 and 3:00pm in Tassel Ridge Winery.  

 

GRINNELL COMMUNITY MEAL is every Tuesday from 5:45 to 6:30pm in Davis Elementary School. 

 

25TH GRMC ANNUAL GOLF OUTING is June 20, 27. 

 

WINE & BURGER NIGHT is June 20, 27 from 5:30 to 7:30pm at Tassel Ridge Winery. 

 

MOVIES UNDER THE STARS. Grinnell College will host "Ferris Bueler's Day Off" on June 20 at 9:00pm on the main campus. 

 

FIRST BOTTLING DAY is June 21 from 10:00am to 1:00pm at Tassel Ridge Winery. 

 

MONTE FEST is June 21 beginning at 4pm in Montezuma, featuring Tate Stevens and Phil Vassar. 

 

WINE & PASTA NIGHT is June 21 beginning with a wine tasting at 6:00pm in Tassel Ridge Winery. 

 

IMAGINE GRINNELL BIKE CAMP is June 23-27. 

 

SE*ED PROGRAM: APRONS IN THE ATTIC is June 23 from 10:00 to 11:00am in Drake Library.

 

ALL ABOUT KALE. Course is June 24 from 6:30 to 8:30pm at Iowa Valley College. 

 

MAGICIAN BOB KANN is June 25 at 2:00pm in Drake Library.  

 

FAULCONER ARTS OUTREACH IN THE PARKS is June 25. 

 

GRAND OPENING OF FLOWERS BY DZYNE & MEMORIES MAID is June 26. Food samples, surprises, and prizes for the first 50 people!

 

FREE BUSINESS CONSULTATIONS is June 26 from 9:00am to 1:00pm at Iowa Valley Grinnell. 

 

GRMC GOLF OUTING is June 27 at Grinnell Golf & Country Club.

 

GIVE2GRINNELL is a simple day of service for people in Grinnell on June 28. 

 

SE*ED PROGRAM: TODD LINDEN is June 30 from 10:00 to 11:00am in Drake Library. 

 

FOURTH OF JULY GOLF TOURNAMENT is July 4-6 at Oakland Acres. 

 

GRINNELL ON THE FOURTH CELEBRATION is July 4 with parade at 5pm and fireworks at dusk.

 

DOWNTOWN BLOCK PARTY WITH WHIPLASH is July 5 from 7 to 10 p.m. on Main Street.

Announcements   

 

AUDITIONS for "Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike" are June 20 from 6 to 8pm and 21 from 10am to noon at the Arts Council.   

 

VIDEO GAME STORE IS OPEN. Gamers is now open downtown at 805 4th Ave. Stop in to see their selection of new and used video games, board games and small electronics. 

 

SUMMER READING PROGRAM. Children can sign up anytime to participate in summer reading at the Drake Library. 

 

CELEBRATE BABY AND MOM with a unique gift package from Watkins Consultant, Betty M. Broders.  

 

HARDEE'S. The Big Chicken Fillet Sandwich at Hardee's.  A crispy, juicy fried chicken breast dusted in southern spices and topped with fresh cut tomato, lettuce and mayo.  All on a Fresh Baked Bun. 

 

FRIENDS OF INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS. Become a host for Grinnell College's international students. 

 

GLASS GIFT BOX DEALS. Buy your first item of clothing, shoes, handbags, scarves, or jewelry at full price and pick your 2nd item at 10% off, your 3rd item at 20% off, and 4 items or more for 30% off from June 19 and 20.

 

DESIGNER SUNGLASSES SALE. Stop into Jensen Optometrists. Michael Kors, BeBe Calvin Klein and more.  Regularly $150 to $250 on sale for $99! 

 

LIBRARY LANDSCAPING CAMPAIGN. Trustees of the Drake Library announce the launch of a capital campaign to implement professional landscaping design for library grounds. 

 

GRMC GOLF OUTING and their six team openings is June 27 at Grinnell Golf and Country Club. Sign up soon!


ROAD CONSTRUCTION IS UNDERWAY DOWNTOWN. 

Con-Struct Inc. of Marshalltown, Iowa, will begin work on Phase 4 of the reconstruction of the Grinnell Central Business District on May 19. 4th Avenue from Broad Street to the Union Pacific rail line will be closed. The intersection of 4th Avenue and Park Street will remain open until June 17. Con-Struct Inc. will start by placing safety barrier fences and removing existing concrete surfaces. All work on 4th Avenue from Broad Street to the Union Pacific rail line is expected to be completed by Monday, Sept. 1. The reconstruction work on 4th Avenue from Main Street to Pearl Street will take place from approximately May 1, 2015 to Oct. 15, 2015.

 

PALS VOLUNTEERS NEEDED. The shelter is in need of volunteers who are committed to helping cats and dogs.  

 

SPORTS PAGE T-SHIRT SPECIAL. Camp t-shirt special pricing through August 15.  

 

GRMC BALL DROP is July 12 at Oakland Acres. Register soon!

 

SPAULDING CENTER - TRANSPORATION MUSEUM.  

Hours for July 4 is 1:00 to 3:00pm; July 5 is 10:00am to 2:00pm; July 6 is 1:00 to 3:00pm.

 

IMAGINE GRINNELL BIKE CAMP registration is open for 4th through 7th grades. 

 

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

 
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