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Check Out These Articles Scovel Taxidermy- a Family Run Business Since 2001 "Christmas in the Air” at the National Balloon Museum Holiday Tour of Homes and Taste of Warren County Warren County Chamber Member Legislative Luncheon Holiday Extravaganza Lion's Club General Store Calendar of Events - Dates to Remember Indianola Chamber of Commerce Annual Award Nominations Small Business Saturday Save the Date Community Bank's Holiday Open House Holiday Extravaganza Lighted Parade Edge of the Woods Raspberry Farm Holiday Open House Bob Kling 4th Annual Pre-Holiday Art & Pottery Sale Indianola Tourism Ballon Scape Project Small Business Saturday Join the movement! Invite shoppers into your businesses to celebrate the day! The Indianola Chamber of Commerce is coordinating Small Business Saturday, a nation-wide movement to get local community member's to show their support for local merchants. "Think Indianola First" not only sparks economic growth for the community, but supports a national effort that recognizes economic growth for communities when residents shop local. Watch for more information on how your business can join this national effort! Mark your calendars and "Think Indianola First" for all of your shopping needs on November 29, 2014, and everyday thereafter! Save the Date Indianola Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner Mark your calendars and plan to attend the Indianola Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner meeting on January 15, 2015. The meeting will beheld at the St. Thomas Aquinas Pastoral Center from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Watch for more information in the coming weeks! Community Bank's Holiday Open House Come help us celebrate the beginning of the holiday season with refreshments and holiday music! Our event will take place on December 4, 2014 from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Come to Community Bank 1401 N. Jefferson Way Indianola, IA to get in the spirit of the holidays! Holiday Extravaganza Lighted Parade MARK YOUR CALENDARS!!!... Plan to attend the 2014 Holiday Extravaganza! The Indianola Chamber of Commerce is hosting the Annual Holiday Extravaganza is set for Friday, Nov. 21, 2014. Plan to to gather on the northeast corner of the square at 5:15 p.m. for the lighting of the square! It will be spectacular with the new lights that the Indianola Municipal Utilities donated for this holiday tradition! This is Indianola's kick-off to the holiday season with FREE entertainment, such as the holiday children's store to help children shop for Mom and Dad, horse-drawn wagon rides, the Puddle Jumping Geese, Elf Warming Station, musical groups, holiday shopping at local businesses and vendors, and SANTA. We end the event at 7:30 p.m. with the lighted parade! Don't miss this Holiday Tradition! Be sure to thank our sponsors! Without their help, we couldn't make this holiday tradition happen! Edge of the Woods Raspberry Farm Holiday Open House Saturday, November 22, 2014 10am to 3pm 15285 Fairfax St. Indianola, IA (just east of the Summerset Winery) 515 961 7252 Beth & Rick McGeough, owners For more information about Edge of the Woods Raspberry Farm visit thier website at http://www.edgeofthewoodsberryfarm.com/ Bob Kling 4th Annual Pre-Holiday Art & Pottery Sale Purchase that unique holiday gift at Bob Kling's holiday art and pottery sale! When: November 15, 2014 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. November 16, 2014 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Where: Bob Kling's Studio, 903 N. Buxton Street Call for a special showing if you can't make these dates! Indianola Tourism Ballon Scape Project Calling Interested Participants Be sure to check out the National Balloon Museum to view many of the beautifully painted Balloon Scapes purchased by serveral local businesses! If you missed out on last year's opportunity, don't worry! The Indianola Tourism Committee is seeking participants for the 2015 Balloon Scape project! While cost for the Balloon Scape metal fixtures are still being finalized, it looks like the cost could range from $500-$750. If you have interest in purchasing a Balloon Scape in 2015, send an email expressing interest to whatsup@indianolachamber.com. We are gathering a list of interested parties to get a possible number of Balloon Scapes needed in 2015!	Scovel Taxidermy- a Family Run Business Since 2001 Member Spotlight Scovel Taxidermy was born when a crazy idea turned into reality! Rocky and Tiffany Scovel own and operate the taxidermy business located in Indianola. Rocky is an avid deer hunter and deer lover and Tiffany was looking for an opportunity to work from home doing something she enjoyed. Hunters work hard to get their kill, and the Scovels work hard to recreate your animal into a piece of natural looking art. It takes true appreciation for an animal’s natural beauty to capture your one-of-a-kind artwork. With that in mind, Rocky spends a lot of time studying deer noticing their natural movements, facial features and coloration. “We take great pride in our work,” said the Scovels. They take the time to get to know you and understand your wants and concerns. They love connecting with the hunter and their families to create that perfect mount and enjoy hearing the story that goes with the animal. Rocky usually shares a few stories of his own. Their motto is “Come as a customer and leave as a friend.” The Scovels started with deer mounts and have added fish and all game heads, including European skull mounts. When you get that perfect animal and want to capture its natural beauty for life, contact Tiffany and Rocky. They can provide you with the expertise needed to create your life-like piece of art and memory that lasts a lifetime. View the professional work of the Scovels in the Chamber’s Member Spotlight window on the square. The eye-catching display gives every viewer a spectacular show. Contact the Scovels at 515-961-1341 or email at thescovels@netzero.com. "Christmas in the Air” at the National Balloon Museum Come join us to celebrate the holidays in Classic Balloon style at the Indianola National Balloon Museum. Dec 13^th 10:00 a.m. to 4:00p.m. FREE admission, refreshments, and great deals! Holiday Tour of Homes and Taste of Warren County Tickets Now Available Online and in Local Businesses Participants can enjoy eight beautifully decorated homes from local residents who share their holiday tradition with each and every participant. The comfort from these homes coupled with a unique shopping experience where participants also can nibble, touch, and purchase goods and creations from local artists at the Taste of Warren County event or Holiday Market, sparks the holiday season! December 12, 2014: Tour of Homes will begin at 4 p.m. and end at 9 p.m. The Taste of Warren County will be held from 8-10 p.m. December 13, 2014: Tour of Homes and Holiday Market from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Taste of Warren County and Holiday Market will be held in Palmer Hall at the St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 210 R63 Hwy, Indianola, Iowa. Tickets for this event are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. You can purchase tickets at: adorn, Casual Rags, Community Bank, Jefferson Plaza, Kerry's Flowers, McCoy True Value, Peoples Bank or online at: http://indianola.chamberofcommerce.me/members/evr/reg_event.php?orgcode=INDI&evid=21178161 Warren County Chamber Member Legislative Luncheon The Indianola Chamber of Commerce is hosting the annual Warren County Chamber Member Legislative Luncheon. This is an excellent opportunity for business owners in Warren County to hear from our local legislative leaders about their agendas for the 2015 legislative year. Date: December 10, 2015; 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Where: Indianola Country Club Cost: $20 if registered by November 25, 2014 $25 if register after November 25 or at the door Register online at: http://indianola.chamberofcommerce.me/members/evr/reg_event.php?orgcode=INDI&evid=21589975 Holiday Extravaganza Lion's Club General Store Seeking Donations or Monetary Donations The Indianola Noon Lion's Club organizes a general store where young children (pk - 3rd grade) can shop for mom, dad, grandma and grandpa for the holidays. They need additional items for the store, including cash donations. If you would like to donate for this event, please drop the item or cash by the Indianola Chamber of Commerce by November 14, 2015. Calendar of Events - Dates to Remember November 13, 2014 Ribbon Cutting at the Hide Out - 3 p.m. November 15-16, 2014 Bob Kling's 4th Annual Pre-Holiday Art and Pottery Sale -November 15: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. -November 16: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Where: Bob Kling's Studio, 903 N Buxton Street Indianola, IA November 18, 2014 Grow your Small Business Workshop; McNeill Hall; 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Register at: http://growsmallbusiness.eventbrite.com November 21, 2014 Holiday Traditions Extravaganza; On the Square; 5:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. December 4, 2014 Help Community Bank celebrate the beginning of the season with refreshments and holiday music! 4:30 p.m.-7 p.m. December 10, 2014 Warren County Chamber Member Legislative Luncheon - 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Indianola Country Club. Cost to attend is $20 if registered before Nov. 25, 2014 and $25 if registered after November 25, 2015. December 12 - 13, 2014 Holiday Taste of Warren County & Tour of Homes; St. Thomas Aquinas Pastoral Center Cost $15 in advance and $20 at the door Friday, December 12: 4 p.m. – 9 p.m. Home Tours; 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Taste of Warren County at St. Thomas Aquinas Pastoral Center Saturday, December 13: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Tour of Homes and Holiday Market (Pastoral Center) Purchase tickets at: adorn, Casual Rags, Community Bank, Jefferson Plaza, Kerry's Flowers, McCoy True Value, Peoples Bank, and online at the Indianola Chamber of Commerce website at: http://indianola.chamberofcommerce.me/members/evr/reg_event.php?orgcode=INDI&evid=21178161 January 15, 2015 Chamber Annual Dinner: 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.; St. Thomas-Aquinas Pastoral Center Indianola Chamber of Commerce Annual Award Nominations Nominations due December 1, 2014 Start thinking now about who you will nominate for the following Indianola Chamber of Commerce awards: Employee of the Year: This award is to recognize an employee who has made outstanding contributions to their employer throughout the year. Volunteer of the Year: Give an award to someone who you know has volunteered within the Indianola community and who you believe deserves to be recognized for their efforts! Educator of the Year: This award is given to a faculty, staff, or administrative person from the Indianola Community School District whose actions reflect an accomplishment on behalf of the community. Indianola Business Improvement Award (Golden Hammer): This award is given out to a business who has completed projects that have improved a building within the Indianola community. This includes development of a building or renovation/repurpose of an existing building that adds value to the community. The nomination forms are available from the Chamber's website www.indianolachamber.com and due December 1, 2014. The award winners will be recognized during the Chamber Annual Business Meeting on January 15, 2015.
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