"Christmas in the Air"

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.  Please RSVP to Art Sathoff if you plan to attend at art.sathoff@indianola.k12.ia.us  no later than November 25, 2015!

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.

 

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 share a beautifically decorated Tablescape or Nativity Set 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, during the Holiday Holiday Market. 

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 28- Small Business Saturday; 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
December 2 - Ribbon Cutting - UPS Store, 1214 N. Jefferson Way - 10 a.m.
December 4- Holiday Extravaganza on the Square; 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
December 4- Silent Auction with Chili and Soup Dinner- Elks Lodge- 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. NEW
December 6- Simpson College Community Orchestra Concert; Blank Performing Arts Center; 7 p.m. 
December 10- Indianola Young Professionals Meeting;
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.

Mark your calendars and plan to welcome the UPS Store into the Indianola community at a ribbon cutting on December 2, 2015 at 10 a.m.! 

Larry Disney and his team are delighted to join the Indianola business community and looks forward to providing a range of services to the people of Indianola, Warren County and much of Southern Iowa.  They offer shipping with UPS, USPS, SpeeDee Delivery and DHL International and can package your shipments and offer the Pack and Ship Guarantee that guarantees your UPS shipment will arrive intact if we package and ship it.  

UPS has Private Mailboxes where they can receive, sign for and notify you of packages from all carriers and keep them safe and dry until you can retrieve them.  They also do printing, copying and binding.  They are conveniently located on Hwy 65/69 in front of the Walmart.  Contact the UPS Store today at 515-961-1945 or email at store6682@theupsstore.com for all of your shipping needs!

Congratulations T.R.M. Disposal who recently moved to its new location, 901 S. Jefferson Way! Visit your hometown garbage disposal team from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.  Learn more about T.R.M. Disposal at  www.trmdisposal.com or contact them at  515-962-2014. 

The Simpson College Community Orchestra will present its fall concert on Sunday, December 6, 2015 at 7 p.m. in the Blank Performing Arts Center. The repertoire includes works by Grieg, Sibelius, and Saint-Saens. 

The concert is free and open to the public. Audience members may visit with the musicians of the orchestra at a reception following the concert. 

For more information, please contact Simpson College at 515-961-6251.

The Vintage Hills Retirement Community presents the Festival of Trees on Wednesday, December 2, 2015 through Friday, December 4, 2015 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. Enjoy a dazzling display of beautifully decorated trees and get a healthy dose of festivity, fun and friendship.

For more information, call 1-888-571-2216. 

• Pictures with Santa at the new Santa House, sponsored by Downing Construction, Circle B Cashway and Miller Electric (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 and Hy-Vee
• 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 - Indianola First Assembly of God Church

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.

Bring your kids, grandkids, or just yourself to visit Santa at his new house! Enjoy a horse drawn wagon ride and find that unique gift during extended holiday hours from the shops on the square!  Enjoy the season right here in Indianola!
 

• 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, Circle B Cashway, and Miller Electric 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!