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July 24, 2014

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The Strand Theatre

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Exhibits

EMERGING ARTIST RESIDENCY EXHIBITION is at the Grinnell Arts Center.

EDWARD BURTYNSKY: WATER is open July 11-September 28 at 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: Data Developer-Montezuma, Sr. Systems Administrator-Montezuma. Now hiring for Grinnell location. Anyone wanting to work in Grinnell should apply now, not wait until the facility is completed.

FAREWAY: Part-Time Grocery

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 AREA ARTS COUNCIL: Executive Director, Art Teaching Assistant

GRINNELL CHRISTIAN PRESCHOOL: Teachers

GRINNELL COLLEGE: Academic Support Assistant II, Administrative Assistant II, Assistant Dean of Students, Assistant Director of Career Development and Internships, Assistant Director of Annual Giving, Assistant Director of the Pioneer Fund for Reunion Giving, Assistant Director for Graduate & Professional School advising, Associate Director of Financial Aid, Bookstore Assistant, Director of Admission, Information Technology Desktop Systems Specialist, Library Assistant IV - Special Collections & Archives, Procurement Manager, Psychology Associate, Registrar of the College, Staff Nurse, Staff Psychologist, Student Employment Coordinator, Technical Assistant I, Web Developer, Assistant Football Coach, Assistant Women's Soccer Coach, Custodian, Dish Room Supervisor, Diving Coach, Part-time Catering Staff, Temporary PresentationCook, Call-in Cashier, Call-in Dispatcher, Call-in Campus Safety & Security Officer. Click here for more information on these positions.

GRINNELL HEALTH CARE CENTER: Assistant Director of Nursing, Registered Nurses, Certified Nursing Assistants, Licensed Practical Nurses, Dietary Manager.

GRINNELL REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER: Patient Registrar Clerk, Registered Nurses, Nurse Technician, Laboratory Technician, Patient Care Technician, Cook, Midlevel Provider-Float, Certified Medical Assistant-Lynnville Clinic --- Click Here for more information on these positions.

GRINNELL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH: Coordinator of Music & Worship

HARDEE'S: Crew & Shift Leaders

JACOBSON STAFFING: Call Center, Forklift Operator, Quality Inspector

KEY COOPERATIVE: Feed Semi Drivers (Grinnell Feed Mill), Location Manager (Newton), Custom Applicator/Operations (Newton), Custom Applicator/Operations (Sully), Carpentry/Masonry (Sully), Cleaning Main Office (Sully). Email HR@keycoop.com for more info.

LINCOLN SAVINGS BANK: Sr. Customer Service Associate

MANATTS: Equpment Operators (Dozeer, Excavator, Motor Grader, Subgrader(Trimmer), Milling Machine), Truck Drivers (Dump Truck, Ready Mix Truck, Crew Truck), Mechanics (Heavy Duty Truck, Plant Maintenance), Truck Foreman.

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

MESKWAKI CASINO: Assistant Farm Manager

MICA: Head-Start Classroom Aide

MONSANTO: Production jobs

OAKLAND ACRES: Bartender

OURGRINNELL.COM: Freelance Contributor

PENNYSAVER: Carrier

PEPPERTREE AT THE DEPOT CROSSING: Bartenders and servers

QPS EMPLOYMENT GROUP:

Job Fair will be on July 10th from 11am-3pm, Assembly Tech, Patient Staff Representative, Scale Operator, Picker/Packer, Welder/Fabricator, General Labor, Machine Operator, Call Center, Warehouse & Packaging

ST. FRANCIS MANOR: Nurse Aide, Cook

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

TEMP ASSOCIATES: Food Production/Sanitation Dept., Production - All Shifts, Sales Associate, Sand Casting.

WELLS FARGO: Bank Teller

Volunteer

Opportunities

See a full list of volunteer opportunities

at getintogrinnell.com

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

See more listings at
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ARBORS APARTMENTS

EXIT-HULS REALTY

GRACIE PARK APARTMENTS

GRINNELL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

GRINNELL REALTY - Click Here for July 24 open house information.

GRINNELL RENTAL PROPERIES - Contact Ron Edgington at 641-990-6463for available properties

GRINNELL RENTALS

L4 PROPERTIES LLC- Cooper Corner

NOBIL ENTERPRISES

RAMSEY-WEEKS

RE/MAX PARTNERS REALTY

SEAJAE PROPERTIES

My Backyard

One of the coolest parts of my job is hosting tour groups that visit our community. It's so much fun to show others our great city and help them explore everything we have here. I have had two bus groups here in the past couple weeks, and showing them around reminded me of how much there is in Grinnell and how little I actually take advantage of. Leading these tour groups has been a great way to "play tourist" and take advantage of things I don't regularly spend time doing.

It's really quite incredible to think about what's in our own backyard. I've spent the past couple weeks actually taking advantage of some of the cool things we have here. And I hope you'll consider doing the same. Pick one day and plan a "stay-cation" in Grinnell. Get out and explore our city. Here's some of the cool things I've discovered recently in my own backyard:

The new exhibit at Faulconer Gallery is stunning. It is titled "Water" and the gallery is filled with gigantic photographs illustrating the role water plays in our lives. My favorite is this photo, which is an aerial view of a barren Indian Reservation right next to a Scottsdale suburb full of green lawns. We have an amazing art gallery right in our own backyard-and there's no admission fee!
I spent a gorgeous afternoon at Rock Creek State Park recently. It was glorious to be away from my computer and outside surrounded by green trees and the sparkling lake. Whether it's camping, boating, fishing, hiking, or picnicking, the park is definitely a place I need to visit more often.
The Jewel Box Bank is another amazing place in our backyard. Since it's my office, I definitely take it for granted. But the design is so intricate and beautiful, both inside and out. Please feel free to stop in and admire it next time you walk by. I'll even give you the full tour if you'd like!
Grin City Collective-how cool is it that we have an artist residency right here in Grinnell!? One of the neat things that's stuck with me from my tour is how much they stress collaboration and community involvement among their artists, unlike many residencies where each artist concentrates on their own thing. There's a lot of creative energy at Grin City, and it's attracting artists from all over the country and world.
There is just so much history here. Take a few minutes to walk downtown and actually look up. Have you ever wondered what all those old names mean on the buildings? Here are some videos of a few historical landmarks that you may find interesting.

We still have plenty of summer and warm weather left, so get out and explore Grinnell. Take advantage of the things right in your own backyard. What are some of your favorite places to visit? Hit reply and let me know! And if Grinnell isn't in your backyard, please come visit! Shoot me an email and I'll help you plan your Grinnell getaway.

-Emily Counts

P.S. In case you are a procrastinator, here is a reminder of what's coming in a few months. Get out and be a tourist in your own town before the snow flies!

Events

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

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

MUSIC IN THE PARK is every Thursday at 5:30pm in Central Park.

YOGA IN THE GALLERY with Jackie Hutchinson is every Thursday at through September 4.

WINE AND CHOCOLATE PAIRING EXPERIENCES are every Saturday and Sunday in July from 10a.m to 6p.m. on Saturdays and 12 to 6p.m. on Sundays at Tassel Ridge Winery.

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

STRAND MERCHANT MOVIES are every Tuesday and Wednesday through August 6.

FINAL SUMMER ARTS ACADEMY CLASS will be on July 18, 21, 23, & 25 from 7 to 8:30p.m. by Grinnell Area Arts Council.

COMPUTER CLASSES FOR SENIORS are July 21, 23, 28, August 4 & 11 from 1 to 3p.m. sponsored by Iowa Valley Community College & Mayflower.

DRAKE COMMUNITY LIBRARY STORY TIME is July 24 at 1:50p.m. at the Grinnell Mutual Family Aquatic Center.

WINE & CHOCOLATE PAIRING EXPERIENCE is July 26-27 at Tassel Ridge Winery at 10a.m to 6p.m. and noon to 6p.m.

GRMC SE*ED PROGRAM is July 28 with topic on teaching area children about giving through gardening and "CultureLab: Art+Science+Education".

DROP IN AND DRAW is July 28, & 30 at Faulconer Gallery from 1:30 to 2:30p.m.

EXHIBITION OF SUMMER STUDENT ARTISTS is July 30 from 4:30 to 6p.m. at Faulconer Gallery/Bucksbaum Rotunda.

BETTER HEALTH CLASS will be offered for six weeks beginning on July 30 by GRMC at Montgomery Lunge at the Mayflower Community.

FRIDAY FEST will be August 1 in Downtown Grinnell from 7 to 10p.m.

GRINNELL CLASS OF 1974 CLASS REUNION is August 1-2.

Midsummer Scrub & Loft Theatre Completion will be on August 2 from 9a.m. to 12p.m. and 1 to 4p.m. at the Arts Center.

WINE DINNER & MURDER MYSTERY is August 2 at Tassel Ridge Winery at 6 p.m.

B.F.F. BREST FRIENDS FOREVER is August 2 at Oakland Acres Golf Club. It's a 4 person best shot to raise money for breast cancer.

NICK WALLACE will be singing on August 2 at 8p.m. at Oakland Acres Golf Club.

WINE DINNER & MURDER MYSTERY is August 2 at Tassel Ridge Winery at 6p.m.

GRINNELL COLLEGE will participate in Iowa Private College Week from August 4-8.

NATIONAL NIGHT OUT is August 5 in Bailey Park, Central Park, and West Merrill Park. FREE ice cream!

GRINNELL CONNECT LUNCH is August 5.

MOVIES UNDER THE STARS is August 8 after dark at 9p.m. at Grinnell College.

JUNIOR GOLF TOURNAMENT is August 9 at Oakland Acres Golf Club. Sign up deadline is July 30.

DJ COUNTRY TOUR is August 9-10 to Galena, Illinois. Reserve your seats immediately!

GRINNELL CONNECT SOCIAL is August 13 & 27, September 10 & 24, October 8 & 22, November 12 &26, December 10 from 5 to 7p.m.

GNEE WILL HOST GOLF FUNDRAISER on August 15 at the Grinnell Golf and Country Club. All proceeds from the night golf event support Grinnell Newburg Education Excellence.

NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION - GRINNELL COLLEGE is August 22-27.

VINTAGE AUTO CLUB CAR SHOW is August 23 at Central Park.

PALS FUN RUN is August 23 at the Poweshiek County Fairgrounds at noon.

IOWA FIREFIGHTERS ASSOCIATION CONVENTION is in Grinnell September 3 to 7.

Announcements

THE FARMERS MARKET

is going great and there is a lot of variety of produce, crafts and other goods. Each week a vendor will be featured on the Get Into Grinnell blog and the Grinnell Farmers Market Facebook page. Two have been posted already, including Middle Way Farms and Doty Cattle Company. Posts will be accompanied by a recipe card of one of the vendor's favorite recipes and some photos.

GNEE GOLF SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITY,

Grinnell-Newburg Educational Excellence (GNEE) will hold its second annual Night Golf Fun-raiser on Friday, August 9, starting at 8 p.m., at the Grinnell Golf and Country Club. Teams of 6 can enjoy 9 holes of night golf, complete with appetizers, glow-in-the-dark golf balls and accessories, and prizes for the top teams. Businesses and individuals can sponsor this event or the cost is $70 per person ($30 cart rental if needed). Click here for sponsorship levels and other information.

DR. BRANDON DAVIS of Davis Psychological Services, PC is a Certified Bariatric Counselor. Clients who have completed 3 months of his weight management program have lost an average of 28 pounds! If you struggle with losing weight, call Dr. Davis at 236-0632 or visit his website (www. davispsychservices.org).

DJ COUNTRY TOURS are coming up in Galena, IL., Kalona, Canada, Washington,D.C., and Christmas in Branson.

SHE COUNTS COMMUNITY SURVEY is coming soon. Please click here for more information.

SCHOOL VACCINATIONS are offered at Grinnell Regional Public Health to prepare children for school. Getting all the recommended vaccines is one of the most important things parents can do to protect their children's health. Click here for more information.

SAVE THE DATE: Grinnell United Methodist Church is presenting a Comedy Dinner Theater, "Every Christmas Story Ever Told (And Then Some)" written by John K Alvarez, Michael Carleton and James Fitzgerald on December 5, 6, 7.

ANYTIME FITNESS GRINNELL is celebrating the 4th of July all month long! Sign up for only $4.

CHRISTMAS IN JULY is a promotion at The Glass Gift Box held from July 1 to July 31

FREE BREAKFAST AND LUNCH FOR CHILDREN at Grinnell-Newburg Community School District July 3 to July 31.

GRINNELL'S MAYFLOWER COMMUNITY will build the Watertower Square, a three-story, 26-unity residence at 2nd Ave and Broad St, on the west edge of the main Mayflower campus. Those interested should contact Mann at 641-236-6151, or kevin kolbe at Ramsey-Weeks, 641-236-3141. A model unit is available for viewing at 616 Broad St. from 2 to 4p.m. on weekdays.

IOWA VALLEY EVENING CLASSES will now be offered this fall. Sign up soon!

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

FRIENDS OF INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS. Become a host for Grinnell College's international students. Looking for about 20 more community hosts. If interested, please complete the form at the link listed HERE. Thank you to those who have already signed up!

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

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

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