December 5, 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.

CROSSING THE WATER is on exhibit Dec. 4 through Dec. 19 in the Burling Print and Drawing Study Room.

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 GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB: General Manager

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

A simple gift idea

December is always a busy month for Grinnell Bucks in our office. Have you considered giving them as a gift this year? Grinnell Bucks work as a universal gift certificate that you can use at more than 300 businesses. They are a great way to keep money local and a great gift for that hard-to-buy-for person on your list. You can view the full list of businesses that accept Grinnell Bucks here. They come in increments of $5, $10 or $20. To purchase, simply stop by our office. If you'd like to purchase large quantities, we'd appreciate it if you'd contact us in advance so we can have them ready for you to pick up.

Have you been filling up your Jingle Bell Punch Cards? You have until December 24 to fill up as many as you can while shopping at local retailers. Pick them up at participating retailers or at our office. We are doing weekly drawings for $50 Grinnell Bucks, and the first winner will be drawn this afternoon.

The Chamber Ambassadors met with Total Choice Shipping & Printing on Tuesday to celebrate their 10-year anniversary. Congratulations to Total Choice!

Events

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

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.

GRINNELL COLLEGE CELLO RECITAL is Dec. 5 at Bucksbaum Center for the Arts at 7pm. Community Welcome.

PIONEER CLASSIC SWIM MEET is Dec 5 and 6 at 6pm at the Bear Center Natatorium. Community welcome.

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

FREE MERCHANT MOVIE: FROZEN is Dec. 6 and 7 at Strand 3 Theatre.

GRINNELL COLLEGE ONE-ACT FESTIVAL is Dec 6 and 7 at 7pm at Bucksbaum Roberts Theatre.

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

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

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.

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

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.

PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE CONCERT is Dec. 9 at 7:30pm at Sebring-Lewis Hall in Bucksbaum Center for the Arts. Community Welcome.

GRINNELL SENIOR CHAMBER MEETING is Dec. 10 at noon.

FLUTE RECITAL is Dec. 10 at 4:15pm at Faulconer Gallery.

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.

OPENING EXHIBITION RECEPTION is Dec. 10 at 8pm at Bucksbaum Rotunda.

STUDIO 6 FREE IMAGINATION OPENING RECEPTION is Dec. 11 at 5pm at Grinnell Arts Center.

JEWEL BOX QUILT GUILD MEETING is Dec. 11 at 7pm at St. Mary's Religious Education Center.

HALLELUJAH CHORUS SING AND PLAY ALONG is Dec. 12 at 12pm at Bucksbaum rotunda. Community welcome!

OPEN HOUSE STUDIO SALE is Dec. 13 from 10am to 7pm at Tilly Woodward's Studio (1703 Park Street).

GRINNELL COLLEGE MEN'S HOME BASKETBALL GAME is Dec. 13 at 2pm at the Bear Center. Admission is free.

FREE MERCHANTS MOVIE: THE POLAR EXPRESS is Dec. 13 & 14 at Strand 3 Theatre.

FIRST FRIENDS CHURCH'S "THE LIVE NATIVITY" is Dec. 13 & 14 from 6pm to 8:30pm.

KARAOKE NIGHT is Dec. 13 at Oakland Acres Golf Club at 8pm.

MALCOM YOUTH AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM FUNDRAISER is Dec. 15 at 5pm at Grinnell Pizza Ranch.

WINE AND CANVAS is Dec. 17 at 6pm at Oakland Acres Golf Club. Cost is $35.

GRINNELL UKULELE MUSIC BUDDIES ORGANIZATION MEETING is Dec. 17 at 7pm at St. Paul's Episcopal Church.

DEDICATION OF MARION A. JONES PATIENT CARE WING is Dec. 18 at 5:30pm at Grinnell Regional Medical Center.

A DICKEN'S CHRISTMAS CAROL is Dec. 18-19 at 7:30, Dec. 20 at 2pm and 7:30pm and Dec. 21 at 2pm at Grinnell Arts Center Loft Theatre. Adults- $15, Students- $5

Announcements

PCA 2015 GRANT APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE

Non-profit (501(c)3) organizations that provide services in Poweshiek County are eligible to apply for project support. PCA is particularly interested in projects that provide cultural, educational, and recreational opportunities as well as ones that enhance the safety, beauty and economic vitality of the County. This year there is approximately $92,000 available and grants typically range from $500-$10,000. Grants are due January 23rd, 2015 and if you would like a copy of the PCA Request for Proposal or have questions you can contact your local representative or Nicole Brua-Behrens at 641-236-5518. Grant applications may also be submitted by mail or online.

GRIN CITY APPLICATION DEADLINE EXTENDED The deadline for applications to Grin City Collective's Spring Artist and Writers Residency has been extended. Application Deadline is now: Dec. 6th

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: Giving a book or video game to your someone special? Personalize a tote for that gift to make it extra special! Include a special greeting, or add their name and other fun graphics. No wrapping paper required and they can use the bag after the holidays! Small totes are $5.00 and large totes are $6.00.

GAMERS is now open an hour longer to make shopping easy this month! December hours are 10am-9pm Monday-Saturday and noon to 7pm on Sundays.

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

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