Norwalk is hosting a joint Warren County School Boards/Chambers of Commerce/Farm Bureau meeting at Lakeside Elementary School, 9210 Happy Hollow Drive, at 6:30 p.m. on November 30, 2015. There will be hors d’oeuvres at 6:00 P.M. prior to the meeting.

The Greater Des Moines Partnership will speak about school-business relationships. Margaret Buckton will speak about legislative issues, and there will be a time for letter writing to legislators for those who are interested.

 

Fill out your Vendor or Lighted Parade form now! 

The fee to be a vendor is $25 for Chamber members and $40 for a non-Chamber members.

Completed forms should be returned to the Indianola Chamber of Commerce by November 20, 2015.

Plan to attend the 2015 Legislative Luncheon on Wednesday, December 16, 2015 from noon to 1:30 p.m. This is a great opportunity for business owners in Warren County to hear from elected officials about their 2016 legislative agendas. 

The cost to attend is $20 for anyone who makes a reservation by December 1, 2015, and $25 for any reservations after December 1st.  The event will take place at Summerset Winery on Fairfax Street in Indianola, IA. 
 
For any questions, please email BRasko@carlisleiachamber.org. 

The Holiday Tour of Homes and Taste of Warren County tickets are now available for purchase!  Tickets cost $15/person before the event and $20/person on the day of the events.

The Tour of Homes committee is seeking individuals who would like to participate in the Tablescapes and Nativity Sets during the 2015 Tour of Homes. The Holiday Tablescape and Nativity Set displays will be open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, December 12, 2015 at the St. Thomas Aquinas Pastoral Center. 

The Nativity Sets are new this year!  Shop the Holiday Market, feast on a soup and sandwich, and enjoy the beauty, elegance and tradition of the Tablescapes and Nativity Sets. 

Register today to share your beautiful Nativity and Tablescape displays during this event!  There is no charge to participate. Your completed registration forms are due NO later than noon on November 30, 2015. 

November 18 - Ribbon Cutting at Country Heart Boutique; 104 S. Howard, 10 a.m.
November 28- Small Business Saturday; 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
December 2 - Ribbon Cutting - UPS Store, 1214 N. Jefferson Way - 10 a.m. New
December 4- Holiday Extravaganza on the Square; 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
December 10- Indianola Young Professionals Meeting; Hy-Vee Market Cafe
December 10- Santa House Open and Horse Drawn Carriage Rides 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on the Square
December 10- 5th Annual Open House and Hat/Glove Drive; Ellis Law; 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
December 11 & 12- Tour of Homes and Taste of Warren County/ Holiday Market
December 16- Legislative Luncheon; Summerset Winery; Noon-1:30 p.m.
December 17 -PM Mixer at Brickhouse Tavern - 4:30 p.m. - 6 p.m.
December 17- Santa House Open and Horse Drawn Carriage Rides 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on the Square
 

Stop by the Chamber to pick up your discounted movie tickets! As a member, you can enjoy this benefit any time! Each ticket is $6.

• Pictures with Santa at the new Santa House, sponsored by Downing Construction and Circle B Cashway (house) and Community Bank (Santa)
• Puddle Jumpin Geese, sponsored by Exit Realty North Star
• Polar Express Train Rides, provided by Walnut Ridge Farm
• Horse Drawn Wagon Rides, sponsored by City State Bank
• Performance by Elsa, Anna and Olaf, Frozen, sponsored by Weinman Insurance
• North Pole Photo Booth, sponsored by Peoples Bank
• Children's Holiday Shopping, sponsored by Noon Lion's Club
• Elf Warming Stations - sponsored by Miller Electric
• Live Nativity Scene

And, enjoy the musical sounds of the:

• Simpson Madrigal Singers
• four quartets from the Indianola High School,
• large group choir from the Indianola High School
• Methodist Church Bell Choir

6 p.m. - Lighting of the Square - sponsored by Indianola Municipal Utilities - kick off the holidays by celebrating the lighting of the trees on the square and enjoy the music of the Indianola Choir

7:45 p.m. - Lighted Parade - sponsored by Noble Ford - end the night with a fun, entertaining lighted parade; Master of Ceremonies is Bob Kling

And, much, much, more!

Don't forget to bring a non-perishable canned good for the local FOOD DRIVE!  Bring your contributions to the Santa House.

A comedy musical by Dan Goggin on November 13,14, 20, and 21 at 7:00 p.m. Matinees will be shown at 2:00 p.m. on November 15 and November 22. The musical will be shown at Methodist Church Parrish Hall. Tickets are $12 for adults and $6 for students. This event is sure to put a smile on your face!

Holiday Masquerade Party!

Bring your kids, grandkids, or just yourself to visit Santa at his new house!
 

• December 4, 2015, Holiday Extravaganza 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
• December 10 & 17 - 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

 A big thank you to Downing Construction and Circle B Cashway for building Santa's new house!                                                                                                     
                      A big thank you to Community Bank for hosting Santa:   
 

And a big thank you to City State Bank, Iowa Realty, and MarketLink for sponsoring the horse drawn wagon rides during this holiday season!
 




 

Thank you to all of our sponsors!  Without you, the Chamber could not put on this great event!

Jenny Knust and Leigh Heaverlo with Windsor Manor in Indianola serve up a free lunch from their Windsor Weiner Wagon. The wagon has been serving around the community at various locations this past fall.
What a great deal! Thanks for your fun service ladies!!

"Christmas in the Air"