About Emmetsburg
Community Calendar
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Emmetsburg Chamber of Commerce
- To put events on the Calendar, call 712-852-2283 or fax 712-852-2156 or email eburgwelcome@kemb.org. Give complete information for your event.
- Events will be added to the calendar on a monthly basis. Please contact the Chamber
(712-852-2283) office for deadline information.
September
2010 |
| Day |
Date |
Time |
Event |
| 3rd Tue |
Monthly |
7:00-8:00 pm |
Bereavement Support Group, Palo Alto County Hospital
(info: 712-852-5419) |
| Mon |
Weekly |
6:30 pm |
Bingo at VFW |
| Mon |
Weekly |
7:30 pm |
AA meeting in Board Room at Palo Alto County Hospital |
| Tue |
Weekly |
8 am |
Board of Supervisors |
| Tue |
Weekly |
7 pm |
Gamblers Anonymous meeting at Avera Holy Family Hospital in
Estherville |
| Wed |
Weekly |
8 am |
Retail Association Meeting held in Community Room |
| Wed |
Weekly |
5 pm |
Tops Club No. IA471 meeting at Waverly Room of Iowa Trust Bank.
Weigh-ins from 4:30-5. |
| Wed |
Weekly |
5:30 pm |
Weight Watchers meeting in Senior Center. Weigh-ins at 5 p.m. |
| Thur |
Weekly |
7:30 pm |
AA and Al Anon meeting in Waverly Room at Iowa Trust Bank |
| Fri |
Weekly |
7 pm |
Card Party at Multipurpose Senior Center |
| Wed |
1-Sep |
2-4 p.m. |
High Tea at Victorian on Main. Hosted by Robert Emmet Society of St. Pat’s Assn. Come and Go event. $6 ea. |
| Thur |
2-Sep |
12:30-5 pm |
Gardner’s Market at Court House Square |
| Fri |
3-Sep |
9:30 AM |
Chamber Coffee at Chamber/Iowa Welcome Center, hosted by Translation Services/Orlando Gil. Everyone welcome. |
| Sat |
4-Sep |
8 – 12 noon |
Gardner’s Market at Court House Square |
| Thur |
9-Sep |
12:30-5 pm |
Gardner’s Market at Court House Square |
| Fri |
10-Sep |
9:30 AM |
Chamber Coffee at Emerald Oaks. Everyone welcome. |
| Sat |
11-Sep |
8 – 12 noon |
Gardner’s Market at Court House Square |
| Thur |
16-Sep |
12:30-5 pm |
Gardner’s Market at Court House Square |
| Fri |
17-Sep |
9:30 AM |
Chamber Coffee at Pizza Ranch. Everyone welcome. |
| Sat |
18-Sep |
8 – 12 noon |
Gardner’s Market at Court House Square |
| Sun |
19-Sep |
8-12:30 pm |
Pancake Breakfast at VFW, hosted by The Robert Emmet Society of St. Pat’s Assn. |
| Mon |
20-Sep |
|
Ladies Auxiliary of the VFW Post #2295 will meet. |
| Fri |
24-Sep |
9:30 AM |
Chamber Coffee at Horizons Unlimited. Everyone welcome. |
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October 2009 |
| Day |
Date |
Time |
Event |
| 3rd Tue |
Monthly |
7:00-8:00 pm |
Bereavement Support Group, Palo Alto County Hospital
(info: 712-852-5419) |
| Mon |
Weekly |
6:30 pm |
Bingo at VFW |
| Mon |
Weekly |
7:30 pm |
AA meeting in Board Room at Palo Alto County Hospital |
| Tue |
Weekly |
8 am |
Board of Supervisors |
| Tue |
Weekly |
7 pm |
Gamblers Anonymous meeting at Avera Holy Family Hospital in Estherville |
| Wed |
Weekly |
8 am |
Retail Association Meeting held in Community Room |
| Wed |
Weekly |
5 pm |
Tops Club No. IA471 meeting at Waverly Room of Iowa Trust Bank. Weigh-ins from 4:30-5. |
| Wed |
Weekly |
5:30 pm |
Weight Watchers meeting in Senior Center. Weigh-ins at 5 p.m. |
| Thur |
Weekly |
7:30 pm |
AA and Al Anon meeting in Waverly Room at Iowa Trust Bank |
| Fri |
Weekly |
7 pm |
Card Party at Multipurpose Senior Center |
| Thur |
Oct 1 |
7:30 pm |
Homecoming Coronation at Emmetsburg High School |
| Fri |
Oct 2 |
9:30 am |
Chamber Coffee held at Iowa Telecom |
| Fri |
Oct 2 |
2:45 pm |
Homecoming Parade and Community Tailgate party in Business District. Come and enjoy! |
| Fri |
Oct 2 |
7:30 pm |
Emmetsburg E’Hawk Football game here vs. Garner-Hayfield. Homecoming. |
| Thur |
Oct 8 |
7 pm |
Speaker/author Nathan Jorgensen will be speaking at the Emmetsburg Public Library. Public welcome. |
| Fri |
Oct 9 |
8 – 4 pm |
Open House at Laurens State Bank. Everyone welcome. Cash prizes. |
| Fri |
Oct 9 |
9:30 am |
Chamber Coffee held at Palo Alto Historical Society |
| Fri |
Oct 9 |
11 – 2 pm |
Retirement Open House honoring Rhonda Framback for her 29 years of service at Wells Fargo Bank. |
| Fri |
Oct 9 |
5-7 pm |
Supper at high school by the Vocal Boosters. |
| Fri |
Oct 9 |
7:30 pm |
Emmetsburg E’Hawk Football game here vs. Belmond-Klemme |
| Sun |
Oct 11 |
5-7 pm |
Swen and Dean will appear in concert at Bethany Lutheran Church. Everyone welcome. Free will donation. |
| Mon |
Oct 12 |
9:45 -2:15 pm |
City Hall and Municipal Utilities offices will be closed while staff attends training classes. |
| Mon |
Oct 12 |
7 pm |
Astronomy Night at Lost Island Nature Center, sponsored by PACCC and Soil & Water Conservation District. Ken Ebeling will discuss fall and winter constellations |
| Fri |
Oct 16 |
9:30 am |
Chamber Coffee held sponsored by CDA at Holy Family Parish. Includes a Bake Sale. |
| Fri-Sat |
Oct 16-17 |
All day |
Harvest Fest weekend, sponsored by Retail Association. Visit participating businesses. |
| Tue |
Oct 20 |
7 pm |
Palo Alto Co. Genealogical Society Meeting will be held at the public library. |
| Wed |
Oct 21 |
12 noon |
Annual Fall Luncheon to be held at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, sponsored by Hospital Auxiliary. Musical Program by Judy Johnson. Tickets sold in advance only-call 712-852-4870 for tickets $8. |
| Fri |
Oct 23 |
9:30 am |
Chamber Coffee held at Upper Des Moines Opportunity |
| Fri |
Oct 23 |
5-7 pm |
Jr. Class Soup Supper at high school. |
| Fri |
Oct 23 |
7:30 pm |
Emmetsburg E’Hawk Football game here vs. Lake Mills. Parents night. |
| Sat |
Oct 24 |
7 pm |
Al Hull’s Elvi-Beetles Tribute concert held at Wild Rose Casino. |
| Wed |
Oct 28 |
9-3 PM |
Holiday Gift Sale at PACH Education Room, sponsored by Hospital Auxiliary. |
| Fri |
Oct 30 |
9:30 am |
Chamber Coffee held at Wild Rose Casino |
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November 2009 |
| Day |
Date |
Time |
Event |
| 3rd Tue |
Monthly |
7:00-8:00 pm |
Bereavement Support Group, Palo Alto County Hospital
(info: 712-852-5419) |
| Mon |
Weekly |
6:30 pm |
Bingo at VFW |
| Mon |
Weekly |
7:30 pm |
AA meeting in Board Room at Palo Alto County Hospital |
| Tue |
Weekly |
8 am |
Board of Supervisors |
| Tue |
Weekly |
7 pm |
Gamblers Anonymous meeting at Avera Holy Family Hospital in Estherville |
| Wed |
Weekly |
8 am |
Retail Association Meeting held in Community Room |
| Wed |
Weekly |
5 pm |
Tops Club No. IA471 meeting at Waverly Room of Iowa Trust Bank. Weigh-ins from 4:30-5. |
| Wed |
Weekly |
5:30 pm |
Weight Watchers meeting in Senior Center. Weigh-ins at 5 p.m. |
| Thur |
Weekly |
7:30 pm |
AA and Al Anon meeting in Waverly Room at Iowa Trust Bank |
| Fri |
Weekly |
7 pm |
Card Party at Multipurpose Senior Center |
| Tue |
Nov 3 |
|
Cob Day at Poet Bio-Refining. Public is invited to observe operation of new cob harvest equipment. |
| Thur |
Nov 5 |
7 pm |
High School Fall Play – “Just Another H.S. Play” at Emmetsburg High School |
| Fri |
Nov 6 |
9:30 a.m. |
Chamber Coffee at KEMB-LP 94.1 FM Radio Station. Come celebrate their 5th anniversary |
| Sat |
Nov 7 |
9 -3 pm |
Holiday Gift Expo at VFW. Craft items and home business displays |
| Sat |
Nov 7 |
7:30 pm |
High School Fall Play – “Just Another H.S. Play” at Emmetsburg High School |
| Sun |
Nov 8 |
2:30 pm |
High School Fall Play – “Just Another H.S. Play” at Emmetsburg High School |
| Tue |
Nov 10 |
8 pm |
High School Fall Vocal Concert at High School |
| Wed |
Nov 11 |
|
Veterans Day Salute at the Emmetsburg Memorial |
| Fri |
Nov 13 |
8 – 11 am |
Palo Alto County Hospital Auxiliary Bake Sale, at Willow Ridge |
| Fri |
Nov 13 |
9:30 a.m. |
Chamber Coffee at Palo Alto County Health System, |
| Tue |
Nov 17 |
|
Holiday Button Specials begin for six weeks. Sponsored by Emmetsburg Retail Association |
| Tue |
Nov 17 |
7 pm |
Palo Alto County Genealogical Society meeting in Library meeting room. (Sandy Iwen 712-298-1415) |
| Fri |
Nov 20 |
9:30 a.m. |
Chamber Coffee at The Reporter & The Democrat |
| Sun |
Nov 22 |
7 pm |
Emmetsburg community Thanksgiving Service held at Holy Family Parish |
| Wed |
Nov 25 |
|
Emmetsburg Community School – 1 hour early dismissal |
| Thur |
Nov 26 |
8:30 am |
2nd Annual Turkey Trot – a 5K fun run/walk. Cost $5 each. Prizes will be awarded. Call Angie Roethler at 712-852-5201. |
| Thur-Fri |
Nov 26-27 |
All Day |
No School in Emmetsburg Schools |
| Fri-Sun |
Nov 27-29 |
All Day |
Home For the Holidays Events, sponsored by Retail Association. See newspaper or website for details. |
Fri
Sat
Sun |
Nov 27
Nov 28
Nov 29 |
8 pm
8 pm
2 pm |
“The Government Inspector”, performed at Main Street Community Theater at 19th & Lake. Call 712-852-3485 for reservations. All seats reserved-$10. |
| Sat |
Nov 28 |
|
Breakfast with Santa at the Pizza Ranch in Emmetsburg. |
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December 2009 |
| Day |
Date |
Time |
Event |
| 3rd Tue |
Monthly |
7:00-8:00 pm |
Bereavement Support Group, Palo Alto County Hospital
(info: 712-852-5419) |
| Mon |
Weekly |
6:30 pm |
Bingo at VFW |
| Mon |
Weekly |
7:30 pm |
AA meeting in Board Room at Palo Alto County Hospital |
| Tue |
Weekly |
8 am |
Board of Supervisors |
| Tue |
Weekly |
7 pm |
Gamblers Anonymous meeting at Avera Holy Family Hospital in Estherville |
| Wed |
Weekly |
8 am |
Retail Association Meeting held in Community Room |
| Wed |
Weekly |
5 pm |
Tops Club No. IA471 meeting at Waverly Room of Iowa Trust Bank. Weigh-ins from 4:30-5. |
| Wed |
Weekly |
5:30 pm |
Weight Watchers meeting in Senior Center. Weigh-ins at 5 p.m. |
| Thur |
Weekly |
7:30 pm |
AA and Al Anon meeting in Waverly Room at Iowa Trust Bank |
| Fri |
Weekly |
7 pm |
Card Party at Multipurpose Senior Center |
| Wed |
Dec 2 |
8:30 – 5:30 pm |
Jewelry Sale sponsored by Palo Alto County Hospital Auxiliary. All items $5. Everyone welcome |
| Fri |
Dec 4 |
9:30 am |
Chamber Coffee at Laurens State Bank. Community is welcome. |
Fri
Sat
Sun |
Dec 4
Dec 5
Dec 6 |
8 pm
8 pm
2 pm |
“The Government Inspector”, performed at Main Street Community Theater at 19th & Lake. Call 712-852-3485 for reservations. All seats reserved-$10. |
| Sat |
Dec 5 |
12 & 2:30 pm |
Movie “Monsters and Aliens” (PG) at Riveria Theater. Free tickets available at cooperating sponsors. |
| Fri |
Dec 11 |
9:30 am |
Chamber Coffee at City Hall. Community is welcome |
| Sat |
Dec 12 |
12 & 2:30 pm |
Movie “Night at the Museum 2” (PG) at Riveria Theater. Free tickets available at cooperating sponsors. |
| Sun |
Dec 13 |
2 pm |
High School Holiday Concert at Emmetsburg High School |
| Sun |
Dec 13 |
4 pm |
Christmas Concert by Glenn Henrickson, held at Bethany Lutheran Church, with a soup supper to follow. |
| Fri |
Dec 18 |
9:30 am |
Chamber Coffee at Wentzel’s True Value. Community welcome. |
| Sat |
Dec 19 |
12 & 2:30 pm |
Movie “Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs” (PG) at Riveria. Free tickets available at cooperating sponsors.Theater. |
| Fri |
Dec 25 |
All Day |
Merry Christmas! |
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January 2010 |
| Day |
Date |
Time |
Event |
| 3rd Tue |
Monthly |
7:00-8:00 pm |
Bereavement Support Group, Palo Alto County Hospital
(info: 712-852-5419) |
| Mon |
Weekly |
6:30 pm |
Bingo at VFW |
| Mon |
Weekly |
7:30 pm |
AA meeting in Board Room at Palo Alto County Hospital |
| Tue |
Weekly |
8 am |
Board of Supervisors |
| Tue |
Weekly |
7 pm |
Gamblers Anonymous meeting at Avera Holy Family Hospital in Estherville |
| Wed |
Weekly |
8 am |
Retail Association Meeting held in Community Room |
| Wed |
Weekly |
5 pm |
Tops Club No. IA471 meeting at Waverly Room of Iowa Trust Bank. Weigh-ins from 4:30-5. |
| Wed |
Weekly |
5:30 pm |
Weight Watchers meeting in Senior Center. Weigh-ins at 5 p.m. |
| Thur |
Weekly |
7:30 pm |
AA and Al Anon meeting in Waverly Room at Iowa Trust Bank |
| Fri |
Weekly |
7 pm |
Card Party at Multipurpose Senior Center |
| Thur |
Jan 6 |
|
Emmetsburg Community Schools resume classes |
| Fri |
Jan 8 |
9:30 am |
Chamber Coffee |
| Sat |
Jan 9 |
|
Little E’Hawk Wrestling Tournament |
| Fri |
Jan 15 |
9:30 am |
Chamber Coffee at Horizons Unlimited |
| Fri |
Jan 15 |
5-7 pm |
Vocal Booster Club supper at High School |
| Sat |
Jan 16 |
7 pm |
Free Concert by The Nadas at Wild Rose Casino |
| Thur |
Jan 21 |
|
Iowa Lakes Show Choir Festival |
| Fri |
Jan 22 |
9:30 am |
Chamber Coffee at Chamber Coffee at ABVI Suburban Motel, Come meet new owners: Manny & Debbie Patel! |
| Sun |
Jan 24 |
2 pm |
Prom Preview Fashion Show at A Heavenly Celebration |
| Fri |
Jan 29 |
9:30 am |
Chamber Coffee at Dyno’s Convenience Store |
| Fri |
Jan 29 |
6:15 |
Boys and Girls Basketball vs. Spencer at EHS |
|
| Sat |
Jan 30 |
|
State Show Choir/Jazz Band Contest |
| Sun |
Jan 31 |
4 – 6:30 pm |
Auditions for adults and high school singers for “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee,” the upcoming musical production for Mainstreet Community Theater. Auditions held at Performance Center on 19th & Lake. Call 712-480-3766 for more information. |
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February 2010 |
| Day |
Date |
Time |
Event |
| 3rd Tue |
Monthly |
7:00-8:00 pm |
Bereavement Support Group, Palo Alto County Hospital
(info: 712-852-5419) |
| Mon |
Weekly |
6:30 pm |
Bingo at VFW |
| Mon |
Weekly |
7:30 pm |
AA meeting in Board Room at Palo Alto County Hospital |
| Tue |
Weekly |
8 am |
Board of Supervisors |
| Tue |
Weekly |
7 pm |
Gamblers Anonymous meeting at Avera Holy Family Hospital in Estherville |
| Wed |
Weekly |
8 am |
Retail Association Meeting held in Community Room |
| Wed |
Weekly |
5 pm |
Tops Club No. IA471 meeting at Waverly Room of Iowa Trust Bank. Weigh-ins from 4:30-5. |
| Wed |
Weekly |
5:30 pm |
Weight Watchers meeting in Senior Center. Weigh-ins at 5 p.m. |
| Thur |
Weekly |
7:30 pm |
AA and Al Anon meeting in Waverly Room at Iowa Trust Bank |
| Fri |
Weekly |
7 pm |
Card Party at Multipurpose Senior Center |
| Mon |
Feb 1 |
7:45 pm |
Emmetsburg Boys Basketball vs. Sioux Central – at EHS |
| |
Feb 1-
Apr 30 |
|
View the traveling display called "The Animals Among Us" at the Lost Island Nature Center, Ruthven, from Feb 1 - April 30. |
| Tue |
Feb 2 |
6:15 pm |
Boys and Girls Basketball vs. Storm Lake at EHS |
| Wed |
Feb 3 |
9 – 3 pm |
Gift Shop Sale – 50-75% off select items. Sponsored by Palo Alto County Hospital Auxiliary. Held at hospital. |
| Fri |
Feb 5 |
9:30 am |
Chamber Coffee at Cutting Edge Designs |
| Fri |
Feb 5 |
|
Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet |
| Fri |
Feb 5 |
6:15 pm |
Boys and Girls Basketball vs. Western Christian at EHS |
| Mon |
Feb 8 |
7:45 pm |
Boys Basketball vs. North Central Kossuth at EHS |
| Fri |
Feb 10 |
9:30 am |
Chamber Coffee at Poet Bio-refining. Please use Main Entrance, go to Main Office |
| Fri |
Feb 12 |
9:30 am |
Chamber Coffee at Buena Vista University at the Iowa Lakes campus |
| Fri |
Feb 12 |
9:30-4:30 pm |
Annual Valentine’s Day Homemade Candy Sale – sponsored by Palo Alto County Hospital Auxiliary. Held in the Hospital lobby. |
| Fri-Sat |
Feb 12-13 |
All Day |
Retail Association’s Valentine Event at participating businesses |
| Fri |
Feb 19 |
9:30 am |
Chamber Coffee |
| Fri |
Feb 29 |
9:30 am |
Chamber Coffee at Hometown Convenience Store |
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March
2010 |
| Day |
Date |
Time |
Event |
| 3rd Tue |
Monthly |
7:00-8:00 pm |
Bereavement Support Group, Palo Alto County Hospital
(info: 712-852-5419) |
| Mon |
Weekly |
6:30 pm |
Bingo at VFW |
| Mon |
Weekly |
7:30 pm |
AA meeting in Board Room at Palo Alto County Hospital |
| Tue |
Weekly |
8 am |
Board of Supervisors |
| Tue |
Weekly |
7 pm |
Gamblers Anonymous meeting at Avera Holy Family Hospital in
Estherville |
| Wed |
Weekly |
8 am |
Retail Association Meeting held in Community Room |
| Wed |
Weekly |
5 pm |
Tops Club No. IA471 meeting at Waverly Room of Iowa Trust Bank.
Weigh-ins from 4:30-5. |
| Wed |
Weekly |
5:30 pm |
Weight Watchers meeting in Senior Center. Weigh-ins at 5 p.m. |
| Thur |
Weekly |
7:30 pm |
AA and Al Anon meeting in Waverly Room at Iowa Trust Bank |
| Fri |
Weekly |
7 pm |
Card Party at Multipurpose Senior Center |
| Mon- Fri |
Mar 1-6 |
|
Girls State Basketball Tournament |
| |
Mar 1-
Apr 30 |
|
View the traveling display called "The Animals Among Us" at the Lost Island Nature Center, Ruthven, from Feb 1 - April 30. |
| Fri |
Mar 5 |
9:30 am |
Chamber Coffee at Dr. Ver Mulm –Family Vision Care |
| Sat |
Mar 6 |
All day |
Emmetsburg Show Choir Invitational – high school |
| Sun |
Mar 7 |
1 p.m. |
Desserts 'n Designs, a Scholarship Fundraising event for Iowa Lakes Community College students from Emmetsburg Campus. Enjoy a fashion show, Dessert Buffet, & shopping. Call 800-242-5106 ext 4425 for tickets - $25. Sold in advance only. |
| Mon- Thur |
Mar 8-11 |
|
Boys State Basketball Tournament |
| Fri |
Mar 12 |
|
Chamber Coffee Emmetsburg Community School Auditorium |
| Tues |
Mar 16 |
5 pm |
Library Board Meeting |
| Web |
Mar 16 |
7pm |
Palo Alto County Genealogic Society meeting at the Library |
| Fri |
Mar 19 |
9:30 am |
Chamber Coffee at Welcome Center. Retail Assn. will hold silent auction for art work |
| Fri |
Mar 19 |
7 pm |
St. Pat’s Talent Show |
| Sat |
Mar 20 |
8:30 am |
Around the Loch Scholarship Run sponsored by Smith Wellness Center. (Link to http://www.iowalakes.edu/smithwellnesscenter/events/loch_run_registration.htm ) |
| Sat |
Mar 20 |
1:00 pm |
Famous St. Patrick’s Day Parade in downtown Emmetsburg |
| Sun |
Mar 21 |
8-12:30 pm |
Pancake Breakfast at VFW sponsored by Rotary Club |
| Fri-Sun |
Mar 19-21 |
|
St. Patrick’s Celebration. See emmetsburgirishgifts.com for details |
| Fri |
Mar 26 |
9:30 |
Chamber Coffee at Martin-Matice Funeral Home. |
| Sat |
Mar 27 |
|
Auction Fest sponsored by Emmetsburg Catholic Schools |
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April
2010 |
| Day |
Date |
Time |
Event |
| 3rd Tue |
Monthly |
7:00-8:00 pm |
Bereavement Support Group, Palo Alto County Hospital
(info: 712-852-5419) |
| Mon |
Weekly |
6:30 pm |
Bingo at VFW |
| Mon |
Weekly |
7:30 pm |
AA meeting in Board Room at Palo Alto County Hospital |
| Tue |
Weekly |
8 am |
Board of Supervisors |
| Tue |
Weekly |
7 pm |
Gamblers Anonymous meeting at Avera Holy Family Hospital in
Estherville |
| Wed |
Weekly |
8 am |
Retail Association Meeting held in Community Room |
| Wed |
Weekly |
5 pm |
Tops Club No. IA471 meeting at Waverly Room of Iowa Trust Bank.
Weigh-ins from 4:30-5. |
| Wed |
Weekly |
5:30 pm |
Weight Watchers meeting in Senior Center. Weigh-ins at 5 p.m. |
| Thur |
Weekly |
7:30 pm |
AA and Al Anon meeting in Waverly Room at Iowa Trust Bank |
| Fri |
Weekly |
7 pm |
Card Party at Multipurpose Senior Center |
| Fri |
Apr 1-30 |
9:30 am |
View the traveling display called "The Animals Among Us" at the Lost Island Nature Center, Ruthven, from Feb 1 - April 30. |
| Fri |
Apr 2 |
9:30 am |
Chamber Coffee is held at Lakeside Lutheran Home – Community Welcome |
| Sat |
Apr 3 |
10:00 am |
Easter Egg Hunt at New Hope Community Chapel. For information, call 712-852-2422. |
| Fri |
Apr 9 |
9:30 am |
Chamber Coffee is held at Etc. Etc. |
| Sat - Sun |
Apr 10 - Apr 11 |
8:00 pm -
2:00 pm |
An Evening of Old Time Radio: The Lone Ranger, Burns and Allen, Buck Rogers at Main Street Performance Center – live performance. Tickets $5 at the door, not reserved seating. |
| Sun |
Apr 11 |
8:30 -
12:30 pm |
Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast at VFW, sponsored by Boy Scouts as a Fundraiser. |
| Mon - Tue |
Apr 12 - Apr 13 |
7:00 -
8:00 pm |
Auditions for children’s musical, Alice in Wonderland, Jr. for grades 1-8. Held at Main Street Theater. |
| Fri |
Apr 16 |
9:30 am |
Chamber Coffee is held at the Emmetsburg Public Library |
| Sat |
Apr 17 |
9:00 -
4:00 pm |
First Annual Wild Rose Craft Show |
| Tue |
Apr 20 |
3:00 -
4:00 pm |
Spring Celebration at Emerald Oaks Assisted Living. Enjoy refreshments and door prizes. |
| Wed |
Apr 21 |
1:00 -
4:00 pm |
Open House at Horizon’s Unlimited of PAC to celebrate new recycling options and department. |
| Wed |
Apr 21 |
11:00 -
1:00 pm |
Salad Luncheon at Hospital. Sponsored by Palo Alto County Hospital Auxiliary. |
| Fri |
Apr 23 |
9:30 am |
Chamber Coffee is held at The Glass Shop |
| Fri-Sat |
Apr 23-24 |
All Day |
Retail Association’s Spring Fling at participating businesses |
| Sat |
Apr 24 |
7:00 &
9:00 pm |
Juice Newton Concert at Wild Rose Casino—2 shows. |
| Fri |
Apr 30 |
9:30 am |
Chamber Coffee is held at the Welcome Center, hosted by the Emmetsburg Retail Association |
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May
2010 |
| Day |
Date |
Time |
Event |
| 3rd Tue |
Monthly |
7:00-8:00 pm |
Bereavement Support Group, Palo Alto County Hospital
(info: 712-852-5419) |
| Mon |
Weekly |
6:30 pm |
Bingo at VFW |
| Mon |
Weekly |
7:30 pm |
AA meeting in Board Room at Palo Alto County Hospital |
| Tue |
Weekly |
8 am |
Board of Supervisors |
| Tue |
Weekly |
7 pm |
Gamblers Anonymous meeting at Avera Holy Family Hospital in
Estherville |
| Wed |
Weekly |
8 am |
Retail Association Meeting held in Community Room |
| Wed |
Weekly |
5 pm |
Tops Club No. IA471 meeting at Waverly Room of Iowa Trust Bank.
Weigh-ins from 4:30-5. |
| Wed |
Weekly |
5:30 pm |
Weight Watchers meeting in Senior Center. Weigh-ins at 5 p.m. |
| Thur |
Weekly |
7:30 pm |
AA and Al Anon meeting in Waverly Room at Iowa Trust Bank |
| Fri |
Weekly |
7 pm |
Card Party at Multipurpose Senior Center |
| Sat |
May 1 |
9:30 -
2:00 pm |
KCBS BBQ Judging Class Sign in at Wild Rose Ballroom. Fee $40 for KCBS members, $75 or non-members (includes one-year membership into the Kansas City Barbeque Society) |
| Thur |
May 6 |
9:30 am |
Grand Opening Celebration at Palo Alto County Hospital |
| Fri |
May 7 |
9:30 am |
Chamber Coffee is held at Emmetsburg Care Center |
| Fri |
May 14 |
9:30 am |
Chamber Coffee is held at Palo Alto County Hospital |
| Fri |
May 14 |
7:00 pm |
Iowa Lakes Community College Graduation, held at the Estherville campus |
| Sat |
May 15 |
9:00 am |
3-Gal Best Shot Golf Tournament at Five Island Golf Club. Register by May 1. Call 712-852-3422. |
| Sat-Sun |
May 15-16 |
|
Vocal Pops Concert at Emmetsburg High School. |
| Wed |
May 19 |
|
Senior Fun and Wellness Day at Iowa Lakes Community College. |
| Thur |
May 20 |
|
Music Awards Banquet at Emmetsburg High School |
| Fri |
May 21 |
9:30 am |
Chamber Coffee is held at The Financial Center |
| Sun |
May 23 |
|
Emmetsburg High School Graduation |
| Mon |
May 24 |
All Day |
First day of Summer Arts & Sciences classes at Iowa Lakes Community College |
| Mon |
May 24 |
9 – 1 p.m. |
Bake Sale for Relay for Life. Sponsored by Sassie Lassies. Held at Iowa Trust Bank. |
| Fri |
May 28 |
9:30 am |
Chamber Coffee is held at Iowa Trust & Savings Bank |
| Fri |
May 28 |
7:00 pm |
Free Concert – Clutterbilly Band (Country Music) at Wild Rose Ballroom |
| Fri |
May 28 |
9:30 a.m. |
Chamber Coffee at Iowa Trust and Savings Bank |
| Sat |
May 29 |
10 a.m. |
“Inspecting Soil” program at Lost Island Nature Center. Sponsored by Palo Alto Soil & Water Conservation District and the Palo Alto County Conservation Board. |
| Sun |
May 30 |
7:00 pm |
PRCA Championship Bull Riding and Women’s Professional Barrel Racing, sponsored by Wild Rose Casino. All ages Welcome. Tickets $10 adults, $5 Children ages 6-11, Children 5 and under, Free. |
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June
2010 |
| Day |
Date |
Time |
Event |
| 3rd Tue |
Monthly |
7:00-8:00 pm |
Bereavement Support Group, Palo Alto County Hospital
(info: 712-852-5419) |
| Mon |
Weekly |
6:30 pm |
Bingo at VFW |
| Mon |
Weekly |
7:30 pm |
AA meeting in Board Room at Palo Alto County Hospital |
| Tue |
Weekly |
8 am |
Board of Supervisors |
| Tue |
Weekly |
7 pm |
Gamblers Anonymous meeting at Avera Holy Family Hospital in
Estherville |
| Wed |
Weekly |
8 am |
Retail Association Meeting held in Community Room |
| Wed |
Weekly |
5 pm |
Tops Club No. IA471 meeting at Waverly Room of Iowa Trust Bank.
Weigh-ins from 4:30-5. |
| Wed |
Weekly |
5:30 pm |
Weight Watchers meeting in Senior Center. Weigh-ins at 5 p.m. |
| Thur |
Weekly |
7:30 pm |
AA and Al Anon meeting in Waverly Room at Iowa Trust Bank |
| Thur & Sat |
Weekly
throughout
summer |
Thur 1-6 pm
Sat 8-12 noon |
Gardner’s Market at Court House Square. |
| Fri |
Weekly |
7 pm |
Card Party at Multipurpose Senior Center |
| Wed |
Jun 2 |
12:30-5:30 p.m. |
Emmetsburg Blood Drive held at Corrigan Hall. |
| Fri |
Jun 4 |
|
11th Annual B.A.D. (Business Appreciation Day) Golf Outing |
| Fri |
Jun 4 |
9:30 a.m. |
Chamber Coffee at Smith Wellness Center |
| Sat |
Jun 5 |
11-1 Registration |
Reserve Officers Poker Run, starting at Sheriff’s Office. Call 712-852-2424 for more information. |
| Wed |
Jun 9 |
9 – 12 Noon |
Summer Kickoff for Girls 5-8 at Soper Park. All girls in grades 5-8 are welcome. Sponsored by AAUW and Lost Island Nature Center. Call 712-852-3155 for information |
| Fri |
Jun 11 |
9:30 a.m. |
Chamber Coffee sponsored by PA County Garden Club and held at the Heritage Center |
| Fri |
Jun 18 |
9:30 a.m. |
Chamber Coffee held at Zimmerman Family Dental. |
| Sun |
Jun 20 |
2-6 p.m. |
BBQ and open mic at Five Island Golf Course. Open to the public. Come and enjoy the afternoon. |
| Wed |
Jun 23 |
4:30-7:30 p.m. |
School Sports Physical Clinic held at PACH. Athletic School Cash Special for $30. Call 712-852-5555 for appointment. |
| Wed |
Jun 23 |
7 p.m. |
“Blueprint Emmetsburg” public meeting held at Iowa Lakes Com. College Auditorium. Everyone is encouraged to participate |
| Thur |
Jun 24 |
8 p.m. |
Municipal Band Concert held at Court House Square. Free |
| Fri |
Jun 25 |
6 & 8 p.m. |
Roy Clark performing at Wild Rose Casino. $10 with players club card and age 21 |
| Fri |
Jun 25 |
9:30 a.m. |
Chamber Coffee at K & W Electric |
| Sat |
Jun 26 |
1 p.m shotgun |
3rd Annual Irish Open Tournament at Five Island Golf – open to everyone |
| Mon |
Jun 28 |
10 a.m. shotgun |
5th annual Tom Myers Youth Tourney at Five Island Golf – open to all youth |
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July
2010 |
| Day |
Date |
Time |
Event |
| 3rd Tue |
Monthly |
7:00-8:00 pm |
Bereavement Support Group, Palo Alto County Hospital
(info: 712-852-5419) |
| Mon |
Weekly |
6:30 pm |
Bingo at VFW |
| Mon |
Weekly |
7:30 pm |
AA meeting in Board Room at Palo Alto County Hospital |
| Tue |
Weekly |
8 am |
Board of Supervisors |
| Tue |
Weekly |
7 pm |
Gamblers Anonymous meeting at Avera Holy Family Hospital in
Estherville |
| Wed |
Weekly |
8 am |
Retail Association Meeting held in Community Room |
| Wed |
Weekly |
5 pm |
Tops Club No. IA471 meeting at Waverly Room of Iowa Trust Bank.
Weigh-ins from 4:30-5. |
| Wed |
Weekly |
5:30 pm |
Weight Watchers meeting in Senior Center. Weigh-ins at 5 p.m. |
| Thur |
Weekly |
7:30 pm |
AA and Al Anon meeting in Waverly Room at Iowa Trust Bank |
| Thur & Sat |
Weekly
throughout
summer |
Thur 1-6 pm
Sat 8-12 noon |
Gardner’s Market at Court House Square. |
| Fri |
Weekly |
7 pm |
Card Party at Multipurpose Senior Center |
| Thur-Sun |
July 22-25 |
All Day |
Palo Alto County Fair held at the fair grounds at the south end of Emmetsburg. Come one, come all. |
| Fri |
July 23 |
9:30 am |
Chamber Coffee at PA County Fair Grounds, sponsored by the Fair Board. |
| Sat |
July 24 |
4 pm |
Prairie History............ |
| Sat |
July 24 |
12 & 2:30 |
Free movies at Riviera Theatre, sponsored by the Emmetsburg merchants |
| Sun-Thur |
July 25-29 |
5:30-8 pm |
Vacation Bible School at St. Paul Lutheran Church. Call 852-2367 to register. All children welcome. |
| Fri |
July 30 |
6 pm |
Bike Ride around Lost Island Lake. Meet at Lost Island Nature Center. Bon Fire following. Sponsored by PA County Conservation Board and PA Soil and Water Conservation District. Free. |
| Sat |
July 31 |
9-1:30 pm |
Bus Tour of Emmetsburg Area including Watson Heritage Area, Prairie Gold Wildlife Area, and Duhigg Park on Five Island Lake for a picnic lunch. Bus leaves from Courthouse in Emmetsburg at 9. Sponsored by The Palo Alto County Conservation Board for its 50th Anniversary. Call 712-837-4866 for reservations. Free. |
| Sat |
July 31 |
12 & 2:30 |
Free movies at Riviera Theatre, sponsored by the Emmetsburg merchants |
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August
2010 |
| Day |
Date |
Time |
Event |
| 3rd Tue |
Monthly |
7:00-8:00 pm |
Bereavement Support Group, Palo Alto County Hospital
(info: 712-852-5419) |
| Fri-Sat |
Aug 6-7 |
All day |
Cylinder – celebrating 125 years with a grand celebration at Cylinder. |
| Fri |
Aug 6 |
7 pm |
Emmetsburg Class of 1980 – 30 year reunion. Informal gathering at Corner Stone Pub. |
| Sat |
Aug 7 |
12 & 2:30 |
Free movies at Riviera Theatre, sponsored by the Emmetsburg merchants |
| Fri |
Aug 13 |
7 & 9 pm |
Tony Orlando performing at Wild Rose Casino. $15. |
| Mon-Fri |
Aug 5 |
|
Little Irish Preschool accepting applications for 3-year olds. Call 712-852-3464 for information. |
| Mon-Fri |
Aug 5 |
|
Noah’s Ark Preschool and Daycare is accepting enrollment for classes starting August 31. Daycare: M-F 5:30 a.m. to 6 pm. Preschool: 3-5 yr-olds – T-F Call 712-852-2858. |
| Fri |
Aug 6 |
8 – 12 noon |
Bake Sale and coffee at Lakeside Lutheran Home, sponsored by Ladies Auxiliary/Staff. |
| Sat-Sun |
Aug 7-8 |
12 noon |
Bioblitz: 24-hr Nature Scavenger Hunt at Lost Island Nature Center. Call 712-837-4866 |
| Sun |
Aug 8 |
4-6 pm |
Hog Roast and Pie Auction (6 pm) at Ingham Lake Bible Camp. Proceeds go to upgrading the camp. |
| Mon |
Aug 9 |
12-5 pm |
Blood Drive at Wild Rose Casino. Call 1-800-448-3543 for appointment. |
| Thurs-Fri |
Aug 12-13 |
10-6 pm |
School Registration at Emmetsburg High School library. |
| 7:30 – 1 pm |
| Sun |
Aug 15 |
4:30 p.m. |
Fund Raiser for Denny Harson held at VFW. Dinner begins at 4:30 and live auction at 6 pm. |
| Tue |
Aug 17 |
10:00 AM |
Project Liberty: Biomass Kickoff at POET Biorefining. |
| Fri |
Aug 20 |
4:30-6:30 p.m. |
BBQ sponsored by E-Hawk Football held at High School, followed by Football Scrimmage |
| Mon |
Aug 23 |
6-7:30 pm |
Open House at West Elementary and Middle School and |
| BBQ at West Elementary-Free Will Donation – sponsored by Partners in Eduction. |
| Wed |
Aug 25 |
All day |
First Day of School at Emmetsburg Community Schools for grades 1-12. |
| Wed |
Aug 25 |
All day |
Classes for Fall Semester begin at Iowa Lakes Community College |
| Thur |
Aug 26 |
Evening |
Evening Classes begin at Iowa Lakes Community College |
| Sat |
Aug 28 |
7:00 PM |
Harold Hester will present a program on Birds of Southern Africa at Lost Island Nature Center. |
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