November 26, 2014

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The Strand Theatre

Click here for show times.

Exhibits

DARK COMMANDER: THE ART OF JOHN SCOTT is on exhibit at Faulconer Gallery through Dec. 14.

THE WAR AND PEACE PROJECT

is open through December 7 at the Burling Gallery in the Burling Library.

PORTALS & PATHWAYS quilt exhibit is open in the lobby of Drake Community Library through November.

ANTIQUE & VINTAGE FANS exhibit is open in the lobby of Drake Community Library through Thanksgiving.

Employment Opportunities

See a full list of jobs at getintogrinnell.com

AVENTURE STAFFING: Manufacturing (Williamsburg- 2nd/3rd shift), Forklift Drivers, Call Center, Harvest Workers, Production (Brooklyn), Warehouse, FInal Finishers and Rollers

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

BROWNELLS: Accounts Receivable Specialist, Regional Sales Manager, Sr. Net Developer, Wholesales Inside Sales Rep. Visit: www.brownellscareers.com for more info.

EXIT HULS REALTY: Agents & Brokers

GENESIS DEVELOPMENT: 1 full-time weekday position, 1 full-time evenings, 1 part-time every other weekend and one weekday day/week, 2 part-time every other weekend day shift positions

GRINNELL COLLEGE: Administrative Support Assistant, Assistant/ Associate Director for Information Security, Bookstore Assistant, Assistant Director of Residence Life and Orientation, Assistant Director of Dining Services, Assistant Director of the Pioneer Fund for Reunion Giving, Associate Director of Academic Technology, Associate Vice President for Student Affairs, Case Manager, Director of Corporate, Foundation, and Government Relations, Associate Director of Development, Instructional Technologist, Instructional Designer, Residence Life Coordinator, Senior Web Systems Architect, Diving Coach, Part-time Catering Staff, Temporary Presentation Cook, Call-In Cashier, Call-in Dispatcher, Call-in Campus Safety & Security Officer. Click here for more information on these positions.

GRINNELL COMMUNITY DAYCARE & PRESCHOOL: Full time teachers and Lifeguard needed. Please contact Kathleen Barnes: 641-236-7214

GRINNELL HEALTH CARE CENTER:Activities Assistant, Assistant Director of Nursing, Certified Nursing Assistant, Dietary Manager, RN/LPN

GRINNELL-NEWBURG SCHOOL DISTRICT: Substitute teachers, Substitute Paraeducators, Substitute Drivers (Bus and Van, Substitute Custodians, Substitute Cooks. Apply at the District Office

GRINNELL REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER: Registered Nurse(s) (Obstetrics and surgery) , Housekeeper, Clinic CMA, Clinic LPN,Radiologic Technologist (Internal only), Security Officer,--- Click Here for more information on these and other positions.

JACOBSON STAFFING: Administrative assistant, Bilingual or English Customer Service Openings,Forklift/Warehouse, Production, Harvest

KEY COOPERATIVE: Feed Mixer/ Pellet Mill Operator- 2nd shift (Grinnell Feed Mill), Grain/Agronomy Admin. Assistant (New Sharon), Grain Semi-Driver (NW Region), Compliance Officer- Roland Trnasport (Story City), Diesel Tech.-NAPA (Sully), Marketing Specialist (Company wide), Custom Applicator/Operations (Newton/Sully)

Grain Support Attendant (Nevada)

Maintenance/Operations (Roland)

Email HR@keycoop.com for more info.

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

MAYFLOWER COMMUNITY: Nurse (LPN or RN), Certified Nurses Aide/Certified Medical Assistant

MESKWAKI CASINO: Check here for job listings.

MICA: Office Assistant (Ames), Bilinguals Data Coordinator 2 (Ames), Bilingual Assistant Teacher (Marshalltown), Head Start Combination Lead Teacher (Marshalltown)

OAKLAND ACRES: Full or Part Time Bartenders/Servers (Days, evenings, or weekends needed) Age 18+ to apply.

OURGRINNELL.COM: Freelance Contributor

PAGLIAI'S PIZZA: Busser, server, cashier, host, and dishwasher. Apply Within.

PENNYSAVER: Carrier

PEPPERTREE AT THE DEPOT CROSSING: Bartenders and servers

QPS EMPLOYMENT GROUP:

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

STEVE LINK FORD-LINCOLN INC. Full-time sales consultant needed.

ST. FRANCIS MANOR: Day and Evening CNAS. Apply in person.

TACO JOHN'S is now hiring positions. Apply in person.

TASSEL RIDGE WINERY: Sales Representative, Assistant Tasting Room Manager, Part-time Tasting Room Staff, Part-Time Wine Ambassadors

TEMP ASSOCIATES: Part-time Finance Dept. Position, Production/Assembly (all shifts), Grounds Keeper, General Labors/Outdoors. Apply: tempassociates.com

UNIVERSITY OF IOWA COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION: Branch Sales & Service Manager

WIRELESS ZONE- VERIZON is seeking sales reps immediately. Click link for more info.

Realty

See more listings at
getintogrinnell.com

NEW LISTINGS:

2 BEDROOM HOUSE FOR RENT

ARBORS APARTMENTS

EXIT-HULS REALTY

GRACIE PARK APARTMENTS

GRINNELL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

GRINNELL REALTY LLC

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

Small businesses are like snowflakes...each one is unique.

We want to thank all of our small businesses for calling Grinnell their 'home'. Without each and every one of them, we wouldn't have a very exciting community. Each small business is unique and brings its own energy and flair to our community. With the holiday shopping season now upon us, please make a conscious effort to shop Grinnell. Small Business Saturday is only a few days away, and is a wonderful day to celebrate all that we love about our small businesses. Take some time this weekend to stop by your favorite Grinnell businesses and thank them for being here.

Many Grinnell retailers are participating in a new punch card shopping promotion that is going on now through December 24. Collect punches for every $10 you spend at participating retailers. Fill a card and get entered into our weekly drawings for $50 Grinnell Bucks. The cards are valid through Dec. 24, giving you plenty of time to fill up multiple cards while

shopping local. You can pick up punch cards at retailers or at our office.

With the snow falling today, you can also get in the ice skating mood! We set up the skating rink in Central Park earlier this week and are now just patiently waiting for it to freeze. It looks like it will be warmer this weekend, so it may be next week before the ice is frozen all the way through and ready for skaters. You can rent skates at Bikes to You. We will post ice rink updates on our facebook page.

We could really use some extra hands with the rink. Please sign up for a volunteer shift. We're looking for volunteers who are willing to sign up to maintain the rink for one week at a time this winter. You, along with a partner, will be responsible for clearing any snow that falls during your week. So it's a gamble! Sign up for the week you think will get the least snow and we'll see who the winner is. Sign up online here.

Happy Thanksgiving!
~Angela, Emily & Rachael

The Chamber Ambassadors hosted a ribbon cutting with Ward Cleaning Services and Tastefully Simple by Mindy Ward. If you have a house or office that needs cleaned, Ward Cleaning Services is here to help! Have them clean your home before you have company over for your next holiday gathering.

Events

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

CODY HICKS BAND plays Nov. 26 at 8pm at Oakland Acres Golf Club.

TURKEY TROT/WALK is Nov. 27 at 8:30am at Merrill Park.

ANNUAL COMMUNITY THANKSGIVING DINNER is Nov. 27 at 12:00pm at St. John's Lutheran Church.

TURKET TWIST FOODRAISER is Nov. 28 at 9am at Locally Grown Yoga.

SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY is Nov. 29.

GRINNELL COLLEGE BASKETBALL GAMES are in Grinnell Nov. 29 with women at 1pm and men at 3pm.

A DICKENS OF A KILLING: MURDER MYSTERY DINNER is Nov. 29 at 6pm at Van Wijk Winery

WINE & CHEESE/CHOCOLATE PAIRINGS are Saturdays and Sundays at Tassel Ridge Winery.

GRINNELL COLLEGE BASKETBALL GAMES are in Grinnell Nov. 30 with women at 1pm and men at 3pm.

YOGA IN THE GALLERY is every Monday and Thursday at 12:15pm at Faulconer Gallery.

10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY OPEN HOUSE AT TOTAL CHOICE PRINTING is Dec. 1 from 4-7pm

DISCUSSION ON CLASS DIVERSITY is Dec. 2 at 7:30pm at Grinnell College.

THE GREAT WAR IN THE MIDDLE EAST is Dec. 2 at 7:30pm at Grinnell College.

DIVORCECARE SUPPORT GROUP MEETING is Dec. 3 at 6:30pm at Grinnell United Methodist Church.

B3 TECHNOLOGY OPEN HOUSE is Dec. 4 at 11am.

OPENING RECEPTION FOR 'CROSSING THE WATER' is Dec. 4 at 4:15pm.

WINE DOWN THURSDAY is every week at Van Wijk Winery.

RESTORATIVE YOGA WITH CAROLYN is Dec. 4 at 7pm at Locally Grown Yoga.

FESTIVAL OF TREES is Dec 5 at 5:30pm at Drake Community Library

COMEDY DINNER THEATER is Dec. 5 and 6 at Grinnell United Methodist Church. Doors open at 6pm and dinner begins at 6:30pm.

MOVIE CLASSIC AND UGLY SWEATER CONTEST is Dec. 5 at Van Wijk Winery at 6:30pm.

SPATIAL BLUEPRINTS: PAPER MAKING EXHIBIT AND WORKSHOP is Dec. 6 at 2:30pm at Conrad Environmental Research Area. Transportation Available.

HOOPS CLASSICS is Dec. 6 for boys and Dec. 13 for girls, both grades 4-8 at Grinnell Athletic and Recreation Center.

YOGA FOR CORE WORKSHOP is Dec. 7 from 1 to 3pm at Locally Grown Yoga.

HOLIDAY NIBBLES is Dec. 7 from 1 to 3pm at Tassel Ridge Winery.

KENN KINGTON ULTIMATE COMEDY THEATER is Dec. 7 at Grinnell Community Center at 7pm.

GRINNELL RETAILERS EXTENDED HOLIDAY HOURS begin Dec. 8 through Dec. 23

THE HORSE LAWYER AND OTHER POEMS BY GREG SEELEY is Dec. 9 at 2pm at St. Francis Manor Social Center.

GRINNELL SENIOR CHAMBER MEETING is Dec. 10 at noon.

DIVORCECARE SUPPORT GROUP MEETING is Dec. 10 at 6:30pm at Grinnell United Methodist Church.

MEDITATION WORKSHOP SERIES begins Dec. 10 at 7:30pm at Locally Grown Yoga. Cost for one workshop is $15.

Announcements

HELP FILL MICA'S FOOD PANTRY. Join the Ramsey-Weeks Inc. team during November to stock the shelves at the MICA Food Panty. Bring donations to the Ramsey-Weeks office.

GRINNELL REALTY TOY DRIVE is through Dec. 8. Bring a new, unwrapped toy to Grinnell Realty and make a child's holiday merrier.

MEMORIES MAID: Are the holidays coming up too quickly? Let Memories Maid and Flowers By DZyne help! We have dip ornaments ($5 each or 3 for $12, all gluten free, and include enough mix to make at least 2 dips!), personalized wine bottles and jars, fun home & holiday decor, poinsettias, flowers, chocolates, and more!

NEW ADULT CAREER EXPLORATION PROGRAM is projected to begin in December. Genesis Development is looking for businesses in Grinnell to participate. For more info, contact the Genesis Development Site at 236-0230.

GIFT IDEA: Personalized Slates can be personalized with a picture, message or both! Put a picture of grandkids with a special message and melt those grandparent hearts, or use a favorite quote, logo, or a special place you've visited. For $18.00 the possibilities are endless and they're a perfect gift for the holidays that can be displayed year around.

BLACK FRIDAY AT GAMERS. Gamers opens at 7am on Friday, Nov. 28. Click here for their specials.

NEED CLEANING SERVICES? Call Ward Cleaning Services for estimate at 641-260-1167 / 641-840-2049 or email dmward@pcpartner.net for professional, friendly, and thorough service.

WATKINS PRODUCT GIFT GUIDES Local consultant offers gourmet specialty foods, botanical personal- and home-care products, gift baskets, and medicinals. Gift kits available. Contact Betty Broders at bmbemporium@hotmail.com or 641-236-9936.

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

getintogrinnell.com