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May 2013
Day Date Time Event
Mon Weekly 7:30 PM Emmetsburg Al-Anon Hope for Families and Friends at Senior Center
2nd -4th Tues   7:00 AM Emmetsburg Municipal Utilities Board of Trustees Meeting
Tues Weekly 8:00 AM Palo Alto County Board of Supervisors Meeting
Wed Weekly 5:00 PM Tops Club at Extension Office Basement
Wed Weekly 5:30 PM Weight Watchers meeting at Senior Center
Wed Weekly 8:00 AM Emmetsburg Retail Assn. Meeting
Thur Monthly 7:00 AM Chamber Board of Directors Meeting
Thur Monthly 7:00 AM Chamber Media Advisory Committee meeting
Wed 1-May   VFW Post 2295 meeting at VFW
Fri 3-May 9:30 am Chamber Coffee  and Open House and Ribbon Cutting at NAPA Auto Supply in celebration of new ownership by Dan and Terry Amato.
Fri-Sat 3-4 May All Day City Wide Garage Sales in Emmetsburg.
Tue 7-May   Catholic Daughters of America meet at Holy Family Parish Center
Thu 9-May 9:30 am Fareway will host an Open House with Chamber Ribbon Cutting in celebration their new remodel
Fri 10-May 9:30 am Chamber Coffee hosted by PACHS in celebration of National Hospital Week.
Fri 10-May

5:00-9:00 pm

 Black Knight’s Car Club cruises into Emmetsburg for  a Car Show at corner of Main and N. Broadway.  Come see their cars or bring your own classic car to the show.
Sat 11-May   Emmetsburg Retail Assoc. Women’s Day-Out Event at participating businesses during normal business hours.
Sat 11-May 11:00 – 6:00 pm

Wings and Wetlands Weekend sponsored by the PAC Conservation Board and SWCD.

11 am Trumpeter Swan Release;

1 pm—Falconer, ross Dirks, will be guest speaker

2-4 pm-Outdoor activities co-s0ponsored by Ducks Unlimited.

Registration required. Call 712-837-4866 to register.
Sun 12-May 8:00 AM Birding at Lost island.  Join us at Nature Center for Coffee & rolls before heading out to observe prime warbler migration.  Lee Schoenewe will be the guide.
Fri 17-May 9:30 am Chamber Coffee hosted by Lakeside Lutheran Home.
Tue 21-May   VFW Auxiliary Meeting at the VFW
Tue 21-May 8:45 am 26th Annual Fun and Wellness Day at Iowa Lakes Com. College.  Register at the door.
Fri 24-May 9:30 am Chamber Coffee hosted by ???
Fri May 24 11:30–1:00 pm Veteran’s Memorial Wall fundraiser hosted by the Emmetsburg Rotary club at the PAC Election Center.  Fundraiser will help continue work on the Veteran’s Memorial Wall.  Free will donations.
Mon 27-May   VFW Memorial Day Services.
Thu May 30   WIC Clinic at Bethany Lutheran Church
Fri 31-May 9:30 am Chamber Coffee hosted by the VFW celebrating their new Kitchen Remodel.

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June 2013
Day Date Time Event
Mon Weekly 7:30 PM Emmetsburg Al-Anon Hope for Families and Friends at Senior Center
2nd -4th Tues   7:00 AM Emmetsburg Municipal Utilities Board of Trustees Meeting
Tues Weekly 8:00 AM Palo Alto County Board of Supervisors Meeting
Wed Weekly 5:00 PM Tops Club at Extension Office Basement
Wed Weekly 5:30 PM Weight Watchers meeting at Senior Center
Wed Weekly 8:00 AM Emmetsburg Retail Assn. Meeting
Thur Monthly 7:00 AM Chamber Board of Directors Meeting
Thur Monthly 7:00 AM Chamber Media Advisory Committee meeting
Tue Jun-4   Catholic Daughters of America meet at Holy Family Parish
Wed

Jun 5

   VFW Post 2295 Men meet at VFW
Thur Jun 6 9:30-12:30 pm AAUW Summer Kick-off for Girls 5-8th grade at Soper Park..  Co-sponsored by Palo Alto County Conservation Board and Palo Alto County AAUW.  Join us for some outdoor fun.  Call 7122-837-4866 to register.
Fri Jun 7 9:30 am Chamber Coffee hosted by ????
Fri Jun 7 2:30–6:30 p.m. Chamber of Commerce Business Appreciation Day (BAD) Golf Event at Five Island Golf.  4-person Best Shot, Ribeye Sandwich dinner, Prize drawings.  Shot Gun Start @ 3:00.  Call 852-2283 to sign up teams and become hole sponsor.  Rain date:  June 14.
Fri Jun 14 9:30 am Chamber Coffee and ribbon cutting at Hope Haven.
Fri Jun 14 5:00 – 9:00 pm Black Knight’s Car Blub cruises into Emmetsburg for a Car Show at corner of Main and N. Broadway.  Come see their cars or bring your own classic to show.
Fri-Sat Jun 14-15 7:00-12:00 mid Local Band Fest at Wild Rose Casino.  Outdoor concerts are $10 a ticket each evening.  Free show each night at Dunigan’s Irish Pub.  Call 712-852-3400  or www.wildroseresorts.com for details.
Sat Jun 15 11:00-2:00 pm Saturday in the Park at Lost Island Nature Center.  Join in family fun for all ages.  Live music, games, and other activities.  Lunch available.
Tue Jun 18   VFW Ladies Auxiliary meets at VFW.
Fri Jun 21 9:30 am Chamber Coffee for a Cause hosted by Iowa Trust & Savings Bank in a benefit of Relay for Life.  Join in recognition of the
Fri Jun 28 9:30 am Chamber Coffee hosted by Bad Manners
Fri Jun 28 11:00-1:00 pm Hawkeye FFA Alumni Tractor Ride into Emmetsburg with setup at Soper Park.  Lunch served by Alumni and ERA.  Public is invited to come enjoy the old tractors and visit with riders.

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July 2012
Day Date Time Event
Mon Weekly 7:30 PM Emmetsburg Al-Anon Hope for Families and Friends at Senior Center
2nd -4th Tues   7:00 AM Emmetsburg Municipal Utilities Board of Trustees Meeting
Tues Weekly 8:00 AM Palo Alto County Board of Supervisors Meeting
Wed Weekly 5:00 PM Tops Club at Extension Office Basement
Wed Weekly 5:30 PM Weight Watchers meeting at Senior Center
Wed Weekly 8:00 AM Emmetsburg Retail Assn. Meeting
Thur Monthly 7:00 AM Chamber Board of Directors Meeting
Thur Monthly 7:00 AM Chamber Media Advisory Committee meeting
Wed 4-Jul All Day 4th of July Activities at Emmetsburg’s Soper Park.
9:00 – 11:00 am – children’s Games sponsored by VFW
9:00 am – Sand volleyball Tournament, $30 a team, 100% payback.  Contact Brady Bird at 515-423-4525 to sign up-max. 8 teams.
11:00 am – sign up for Bean Bag Tournament, 2 person teams, $4 entry fee, 100% Price Payback.  Tourney begins at 11:30 pm
1:00 pm - VFW Color Guard, Mayoral Address by Mayor Myrna Heddinger.   Followed immediately by the Emmetsburg Community Band Concert
Free Ice Cream provided by FUEL (Fellowship Uniting Emerging Leaders) a division of the Chamber of Commerce
7:00 pm - Music by Great Lakes Hybrids (GLH) at the Beach House until the Fireworks
Dusk -  Fireworks Display
Fri 6-Jul 9:30 AM Chamber Coffee hosted by Smith Wellness Center in celebration of their 15th Anniversary
Fri 6-Jul 6:00 – 10:00 pm Horizon’s Unlimited Wing Ding Event at the Five Island Golf Course and Community Center.  Bag Toss Tourney, $5 per person.
Sun 8-Jul 2:00 – 4:00 pm Homemade Ice Cream and Pie Social hosted by the LLSP at St. Paul Lutheran Church.
Fri 13-Jul 9:30 AM Chamber Coffee hosted by Kerber Companies (West building)
Fri 13-Jul 11:00 -4:00 pm Emmetsburg Retail Assoc. Drive & Save Event at PAC Courthouse.  Watch for details.
Fri 13-Jul 11:30 – 1:00 pm Bring Your Game by Brenda Clark Hamilton at Holy Family Parish Center, sponsored by K/PACEDC.  Lunch provided for $10.
Fri 13-Jul 6:00 – 10:00 pm Couples Golf Night at Five Island Golf
Sat 14-Jul 8:00 AM Fireman’s Golf Outing at Five Island Golf Course
Tue 17-Jul All Day Palo Alto County Fair Entry & Static Judging Day
Thur-Sat July 19-21 All day North Iowa Broadcasting Tractor Ride beginning at the PAC Fairgrounds. Registration and night stay in Emmetsburg on July 19th.150 Tractors leaving from Emmetsburg on Friday morning for Spirit Lake and returning Saturday.  
Thur-Sun July 19-22 All Day Palo Alto County Fair.  See http://www.paloaltocountyfair.com for more information.
Fri 20-Jul 9:30 AM Chamber Coffee hosted at Palo Alto County Fair
Sat 21-Jul 9:00AM-2:00PM 

Craft & Vendor Show at Palo Alto County Fair
Mon 23-Jul 8:00 - 10:00 Tee Jack Kibbie Golf Outing at Five Island Golf
Fri 27-Jul 9:30 AM Chamber Coffee hosted at by Buena Vista Univ. held at Wellness Center Community Room.
Sun 29-Jul 8:00 AM Women’s 3 Gal Best Shot Tournament at Five Island Golf
Mon 30-Jul 8:00-10:00 am Tom Myer’s Youth Golf Tournament at Five Island Golf

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September 2012
Day Date Time Event
Mon Weekly 7:30 PM Emmetsburg Al-Anon Hope for Families and Friends at Senior Center
2nd -4th Tues   7:00 AM Emmetsburg Municipal Utilities Board of Trustees Meeting
Tues Weekly 8:00 AM Palo Alto County Board of Supervisors Meeting
Wed Weekly 5:00 PM Tops Club at Extension Office Basement
Wed Weekly 5:30 PM Weight Watchers meeting at Senior Center
Wed Weekly 8:00 AM Emmetsburg Retail Assn. Meeting
Thur Monthly 7:00 AM Chamber Board of Directors Meeting
Thur Monthly 7:00 AM Chamber Media Advisory Committee meeting

Wed

Sept 5

 

VFW Post 2295 Meeting

Fri

Sept 7

9:30 am

Chamber Coffee hosted by Hardware Hank

Fri

Sept 14

9:30 am

Chamber Coffee hosted by Emerald Oaks Assisted Living

Mon

Sept 17

11:30-1:00 pm

PACEDC presents Brenda Clark Hamilton who will present a program and lunch at Holy Family Parish Center in Emmetsburg.  Cost $10.  Pre-register by Aug 29.

Tue

Sept 18

5:00 pm

Emmetsburg Public Library Board of Trustees meets

Tue

Sept 18

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VFW Ladies Auxiliary meeting at VFW.

Fri

Sept 21

9:30 am

Chamber Coffee hosted by Pizza Ranch

Sat

Sept 22

All day

“Just Feed One Project” held at Fairgrounds.  Need lots of help - 277 people per shift x 3 shifts.  $30. Call Lois Stanley 852-2692 Bonnie Whitney 852-9160 for a work time.

Sat

Sept 22

7:00 pm

Supper Diamond “A Tribute to Neil Diamond” at Wild Rose Casino.  Tickets $10.  Gate opens at 6 pm.

Mon

Sept 24

 1:00 – 2:30 pm

Iowa Tourism Ignition Summit, held at Wild Rose Casino.

Fri

Sept 28

9:30 am

Chamber Coffee hosted by PAC Historical Society at Museum on Monroe Street.

Fri

Sept 28

2:45 – 4 pm

Homecoming Tailgate Part sponsored by Chamber of Commerce – downtown Emmetsburg.

Sat

Sept 29

 

Hog Roast hosted by VFW Post 2295.  Tickets available for drawing of two guns.  All proceeds go to the VFW Post.

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October 2012
Day Date Time Event
Mon Weekly 7:30 PM Emmetsburg Al-Anon Hope for Families and Friends at Senior Center
2nd -4th Tues   7:00 AM Emmetsburg Municipal Utilities Board of Trustees Meeting
Tues Weekly 8:00 AM Palo Alto County Board of Supervisors Meeting
Wed Weekly 5:00 PM Tops Club at Extension Office Basement
Wed Weekly 5:30 PM Weight Watchers meeting at Senior Center
Wed Weekly 8:00 AM Emmetsburg Retail Assn. Meeting
Thur Monthly 7:00 AM Chamber Board of Directors Meeting
Thur Monthly 7:00 AM Chamber Media Advisory Committee meeting

Wed

Oct 3

 

VFW Post 2295 Meeting at VFW

Wed

Oct 3

 6:30 pm

Bereavement Support Group for Adults. 4 Wednesdays at PAC Hospital. Registration required. Call 712-852-5444.

Fri

Oct 5

9:30 am

Chamber Coffee hosted by E-Pride Office Products

Sat

Oct 6

11:00 – 1:00 pm

Harvest Fest luncheon sponsored by Emmetsburg Retail Assn. Held at VFW.

Fri

Oct 12

9:30 am

Chamber Coffee hosted by CD of A at Parish Center. Also Bake Sale

Tue

Oct 16

5:00 pm

Emmetsburg Public Library Board of Trustees meets.

Tue

Oct 16

 

Ladies Auxiliary meeting at VFW

Fri

Oct 19

9:30 am

Chamber Coffee hosted by Second Hand Thrift Store

Sun

Oct 21

8:30 – 12:30 pm

Dad’s Belgian Waffles held at VFW

Thurs

Oct 25

7:00 am

Chamber Board of Directors Meeting (Note change of week)

Fri

Oct 26

9:30 am

Chamber Coffee hosted by Wild Rose Casino & Resorts.

Fri

Oct 26

 

Emmetsburg Care Center’s Fall Bash, held at VFW.

Wed

Oct 31

4:30-7:30 pm

Trick or Treat Night in Emmetsburg.

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November 2012
Day Date Time Event
Mon Weekly 7:30 PM Emmetsburg Al-Anon Hope for Families and Friends at Senior Center
2nd -4th Tues   7:00 AM Emmetsburg Municipal Utilities Board of Trustees Meeting
Tues Weekly 8:00 AM Palo Alto County Board of Supervisors Meeting
Wed Weekly 5:00 PM Tops Club at Extension Office Basement
Wed Weekly 5:30 PM Weight Watchers meeting at Senior Center
Wed Weekly 8:00 AM Emmetsburg Retail Assn. Meeting
Thur Monthly 7:00 AM Chamber Board of Directors Meeting
Thur Monthly 7:00 AM Chamber Media Advisory Committee meeting

Fri

Nov 2

 9:30 am

Chamber Coffee hosted by Ducks Unlimited at VFW

Sat

Nov 3

9:00 – 2:00 pm

Emmetsburg Holiday Expo (Craft and Gift Show) at the VFW.  Relay for Life Group will host bake sale and will be serving rolls, coffee, and lunch.

Tue

Nov 6

10:00-5:00 pm

Masquerade Jewelry Sale (PACHS Auxiliary Fundraiser) at Palo Alto County Hospital.  All jewelry and accessories only $5.

Fri

Nov 9

5:00 pm

Ducks Unlimited Annual Banquet at the VFW.Call Brian Garrels at 712.298.0882 for tickets

Fri

Nov 9

9:30 am

Chamber Coffee hosted by PACH Auxiliary at Willow Ridge Activity Center, along with Bake Sale

Sat

Nov 10

7:00 pm

Mel Tillis in concert at Wild Rose Casino. Tickets $15.

Sun

Nov 11

3:30 – 6:30 pm

Knights of Columbus Harvest Dinner at Holy Family Parish Center. Advanced tickets $9 or $10 at door. Children 6-12, $5 and 5 years and under are free.

Mon

Nov 12

 

VFW Veteran’s Day Program

Tue

Nov 13

7:00 am

Chamber Board of Directors Meeting (Not change of day and week)

Fri

Nov 16

9:30 am

Chamber Coffee hosted by Rotary Club, held at Pizza Ranch

Wed

Nov 21

 

Fireman’s Feather Party at the VFW

Fri

Nov 23

9:30 am

Chamber Coffee hosted by ??

Sat

Nov 24

8:00 am

Breakfast with Santa at the Pizza Ranch and hosted by Pizza Ranch and The Reporter and Democrat.

Sat

Nov 24

 6:00 – 8:00 pm

Hospital Gathering at the Wild Rose.  Enjoy photos with Santa, Mrs. Clause, and little helper.  Holiday Carols provided by the Cornbelt Chorus.  Enjoy samples from Iowa Products sold at the Iowa Store, and a tree lighting ceremony

Sun

Nov 25

5:00 pm

Annual Holiday Memorial Service held at Bethany Lutheran Church.  Remember those who have died.

Wed

Nov 28

1:00 – 4:00 pm

Scandinavian Tea at Bethany Lutheran Church in Emmetsburg
Fri Nov 30 6:00 pm

Holiday Lighted Parade down Broadway and Home for the Holidays Open house immediately following parade at Chamber of commerce with Santa, B8iblical Brass, Pony Express Hayrides, and more? Sponsored by Emmetsburg Retail Association.

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December 2012
Day Date Time Event
Mon Weekly 7:30 PM Emmetsburg Al-Anon Hope for Families and Friends at Senior Center
2nd -4th Tues   7:00 AM Emmetsburg Municipal Utilities Board of Trustees Meeting
Tues Weekly 8:00 AM Palo Alto County Board of Supervisors Meeting
Wed Weekly 5:00 PM Tops Club at Extension Office Basement
Wed Weekly 5:30 PM Weight Watchers meeting at Senior Center
Wed Weekly 8:00 AM Emmetsburg Retail Assn. Meeting
Thur Monthly 7:00 AM Chamber Board of Directors Meeting
Thur Monthly 7:00 AM Chamber Media Advisory Committee meeting
Sat Dec 1 All Day

First day of Emmetsburg Retail Association's 25 Days of Christmas Open Houses. A separate open house will be hosted each day by a member of the Retail Assn.

Sat Dec 1 9:00 - 12:00 PM

Santa's Secret Shop hosted by Emmetsburg Progress Culb at Wellness Center. Bring young children to do their shopping without parents assistance.

Fri-Sun

Nov 30 Dec 1  Dec 2

8:00 pm
8:00 pm
2:00 pm

Main Street Community Theatre presents “Grapes of Wrath” at Performing Arts Center.
Thur Dec 6 7:00 pm

Emmetsburg K-1st grade Christmas Concert

Fri-Sun

Dec 7, Dec 8  Dec 9

8:00 pm
8:00 pm
2:00 pm

Main Street Community Theatre presents “Grapes of Wrath” at Performing Arts Center.
Fri Dec 7 9:30 am

Chamber Coffee hosted by Laurens State Bank
Sat Dec 8 7:00 pm

Crystal Gayle "A Crystal Christmas" concert at the Wild Rose Casino. Tickets $15.
Sun Dec 9 8:00 - 1:00 pm

Pancake Breakfast by Catholic Daughters of Americas at VFW
Sun Dec 9 3:00 pm

Glenn Henriksen in concert at Bethany Lutheran Church with soup supper to follow
Tue Dec 11 12:15 pm

Emmetsburg 5th and 6th Grade Band Concert

Fri Dec 14 9:30 am

Chamber Coffee hosted by The Reporter & The Democrat
Sun Dec 16 2:00 pm

Emmetsburg High School Christmas Concert at HS
Sun Dec 16 5:30 pm

Annual Hospice Tree Lighting at Palo Alto County Hospital
Fri Dec 21 9:30 am

Chamber Coffee hosted by Wentzel's True Value/Just Ask Rental
Fri Dec 21 10:30 am

The Christmas Story Pageant presented by Emmetsburg Catholic School 1st, 7th, & 8th Graders at Holy Family Parish immediately followed with caroling at 11:30 am.

Fri Dec 21  

Last Day of Fall Semester Classes at Iowa Lakes Community College
Sat-Mon Dec 22 - Jan 7  

Emmetsburg Public and Catholic Schools – Christmas Break
Fri Dec 28 9:30 am

Chamber Coffee hosted by….
Mon Dec 31  

Dinner and Show with Musical Impressionist, Scott Record, at Wild Rose Casino. Two Shows.

       

January 2013
Day Date Time Event
Mon Weekly 7:30 PM Emmetsburg Al-Anon Hope for Families and Friends at Senior Center
2nd -4th Tues   7:00 AM Emmetsburg Municipal Utilities Board of Trustees Meeting
Tues Weekly 8:00 AM Palo Alto County Board of Supervisors Meeting
Wed Weekly 5:00 PM Tops Club at Extension Office Basement
Wed Weekly 5:30 PM Weight Watchers meeting at Senior Center
Wed Weekly 8:00 AM Emmetsburg Retail Assn. Meeting
Thur Monthly 7:00 AM Chamber Board of Directors Meeting
Thur Monthly 7:00 AM Chamber Media Advisory Committee meeting
Fri 4-Jan 9:30 AM Chamber Coffee hosted by Chamber of Commerce
Thu 10-Jan 2:30-3:30 PM Emmetsburg Care Center/Emerald Oaks will be offering Free Blood Pressure & Blood Sugar screenings at Food Pride in Emmetsburg.
Fri 11- Jan 9:30 AM

Chamber Coffee and Ribbon Cutting at Farmer's Mutual Ins. new location on Broadway.
Sat 12-Jan 1:00 PM Cross-Country Skiing at Lost Island-Houston Park. Call 712-837-4866 to reserve skis
Fri 18-Jan 9:30 AM Chamber Coffee hosted by Emmetsburg Care Center
Sat 19-Jan 6:00 PM Chili/Live Music/Silent Auction at the Nature Center. Join in a fun evening of food and entertainment.
Fri 25-Jan 9:30 AM Chamber Coffee hosted by Sean Solberg, Davis Brown Law Firm.
Sat 26 -Jan 9:30 AM UDMO will hold a WIC clinic at Bethany Lutheran church
Sun 27-Jan 10:30 AM 10th District Meeting for VFW Men/Auxiliary at the VFW.
Mon 28-Jan   State Show Choir Contest at Emmetsburg High School
Tue 29-Jan 9:00-10:00 AM Emmetsburg Care Center/Emerald Oaks will be offering Free Blood Pressure & Blood Sugar screenings at Emerald Oaks
  7-20 Jan   Roller skating at Smith Wellness Center: Saturdays - 5-8 pm; Sundays - 2-5 pm Afterschool skating for kids for $1: Mon-Fri – 3:30-5 pm Skate sizes are limited; call 712-852-5311.
       

February 2013
Day Date Time Event
Mon Weekly 7:30 PM Emmetsburg Al-Anon Hope for Families and Friends at Senior Center
2nd -4th Tues   7:00 AM Emmetsburg Municipal Utilities Board of Trustees Meeting
Tues Weekly 8:00 AM Palo Alto County Board of Supervisors Meeting
Wed Weekly 5:00 PM Tops Club at Extension Office Basement
Wed Weekly 5:30 PM Weight Watchers meeting at Senior Center
Wed Weekly 8:00 AM Emmetsburg Retail Assn. Meeting
Thur Monthly 7:00 AM Chamber Board of Directors Meeting
Thur Monthly 7:00 AM Chamber Media Advisory Committee meeting
Fri 1-Feb 9:30 AM Chamber Coffee hosted by Emmetsburg Catholic Schools at Library/Media Center in honor of Catholic Schools Week
Sat 2-Feb 8:30-10:00 AM Town Hall meeting with Senator David Johnson and Representative Megan Hess at Chamber of Commerce
Tue 5-Feb 6:00 PM Catholic Daughters of America meeting.
Tue 5-Feb 10:30-11:30AM Emmetsburg Care Center/Emerald Oaks will be offering Free Blood Pressure & Blood Sugar screenings at Wild Rose Casino
Fri 8-Feb 9:30 AM Chamber Coffee hosted by ?
Fri 8-Feb 6:00 PM Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet at Wild Rose Casino
Fr-Sat 8-9-Feb All Day February Fun event sponsored by Emmetsburg Retail Association.
Fri 8-Feb 6:00 PM Fish Fry at the VFW
Sat 9-Feb 9:00 AM Snowshoeing at lost island-Houston park. Call 712-837-4866 to reserve snowshoes.
Sun 10-Feb 8:00-12:00 PM Noon Omelet Breakfast hosted by the 4th Degree of the Knights of Columbus at Holy Family Parish Center.
Tue 12-Feb 5:00 PM Last Page Book club at the Library. Public invited.
Fri 15-Feb 9:30 AM Chamber Coffee hosted by ?
Fri 22-Feb 5:00-7:00 PM Fish Fry at the VFW, sponsored by Kiwanis
Sat 23-Feb 2:00-4:00 PM Babysitting Clinic for all youth ages 10 and up at the PAC Extension meeting room. $20 for materials and handbook. Call 852-2865 to register.
Fri 22-Feb 9:30 AM Chamber Coffee hosted by PACHS
Sun 24-Feb 8:00-12:30 PM Pancake Breakfast hosted by the VFW Men at the VFW.
Tue 26-Feb 9:00-10:00 AM Emmetsburg Care Center/Emerald Oaks will be offering Free Blood Pressure & Blood Sugar screenings at Emerald Oaks
Thu 28-Feb 7:00 PM Public meeting about proposed Community Center held at EHS Auditorium. Everyone is welcome to attend.

March 2013
Day Date Time Event
Mon Weekly 7:30 PM Emmetsburg Al-Anon Hope for Families and Friends at Senior Center
2nd -4th Tues   7:00 AM Emmetsburg Municipal Utilities Board of Trustees Meeting
Tues Weekly 8:00 AM Palo Alto County Board of Supervisors Meeting
Wed Weekly 5:00 PM Tops Club at Extension Office Basement
Wed Weekly 5:30 PM Weight Watchers meeting at Senior Center
Wed Weekly 8:00 AM Emmetsburg Retail Assn. Meeting
Thur Monthly 7:00 AM Chamber Board of Directors Meeting
Thur Monthly 7:00 AM Chamber Media Advisory Committee meeting
Fri 1-Mar 9:30-10:30 am Chamber Coffee and Ribbon Cutting at Val's Body Shoppe
Fri 1-Mar 5:00-7:00 PM Fish Fry at the VFW, sponsored by Catholic Daughters of America
Sat 2-Mar 8:30 AM Town Hall meeting with Senator David Johnson and Rep. Megan Hess at the Emmetsburg Chamber of Commerce
Sat 2-Mar 6:30 pm PACGDC Grant Awards night at the Wild Rose Casino
Mon 4-Mar 6:30 pm Bingo begins again. Early Bird play begins at 6:30 pm
Tue 5-Mar 10:30-11:30 am Free Blood Pressure Checks at Wild Rose Casino. Courtesy of the Emmetsburg Care Center and Emerald Oaks.
Thur 7-Mar 2:00 pm West Benders Band will be playing at Emmetsburg Care Center
Fri 8-Mar 2:00 Entertainment by Ruth Hand at Emmetsburg Care Center
Fri 8-Mar 9:30-10:30 am Chamber Coffee hosted by AAUW, sponsor of the movie "Finding Kind". Held at Chamber office
Fri 8-Mar 5:00-7:00 PM Fish Fry at the VFW, sponsored by Rotary
Sat 9-Mar 1:00 pm Birdhouse Building Workshop at Lost island Nature Center. Bring a hammer and $5 to cover cost of materials.
Sat 9-Mar   Pheasants Forever Banquet at the VFW
Sat 9-Mar 7:00 & 9:00 pm Jo Dee Messina in Concert at the Wild Rose Casino. Two Shows. Tickets are $15. Must be 21 and have a Wild Rose Players Club Card to attend.
Sun 10-Mar 1:00 pm St. Patrick's Junior Miss Pageant at Emmetsburg High School Auditorium.
Mon 11-Mar 4:00 pm Emerald Oaks features a program on Brazil, given by Orlando & Ana Gil.  Public is welcome
Tue 12-Mar 9:00-2:00 pm Emerald Oak’s Senior Coffee.  Public is welcome.
Tue 12-Mar 6:30 pm Music by the Biddle’s at Emmetsburg Care Center
Tue 12-Mar 8:00-3:00 pm Ag Education Day at the Wild Rose Casino. Registration $25 per person after March 1. Student registration is $15 per student. Meal included. Registrations must include payment. Call K/PACEDC at 515-295-7979 for more information.
Tue 12-Mar 5:00 pm Last Page Book Club at Emmetsburg Library. Public invited.
Tue 12-Mar 7:00-9:00 pm Fishing Rod Building Workshop, Part 1 at Lost island Nature Center. Limit of 10. Spin rod and casting rod kits or $40 or order your own. Call 712-837-4866 for more information. Registration deadline is February 1 or until class is full.
Wed 13-Mar 1:30 pm Alzheimer's Support Group Meeting, Iowa Trust Bank
Thu 14-Mar 2:30-3:00 pm Free Blood Pressure Checks at Food Pride. Courtesy of Emmetsburg Care Center and Emerald Oaks.
Fri 15-Mar 9:30-10:00 am Chamber Coffee with the St. Patrick's Day dignitaries at the Emmetsburg Chamber of Commerce.
Fri 15-Mar 5:00-7:00 PM Fish Fry at the VFW, sponsored by Knights of Columbus
Fri 15-Mar 7:00 pm Miss Shamrock Pageant at Emmetsburg High School Auditorium
Fri/Sat 15-16-Mar   New Shoots Café Irish Fare & Festivities. Extended hours for the weekend; food until 12 pm, drinks until 2 am.
Fri/Sun 15-17-Mar   All Day St. Patrick's Day weekend celebration in Emmetsburg. See
http://www.emmetsburgirishgifts.com/st_pats_events.htm for detailed information
Sat 16-Mar 1:00 pm St. Patrick's Day Parade in downtown Emmetsburg. Pre-Parade begins at 1 pm followed by the parade at 1:30 pm.
http://www.emmetsburgirishgifts.com/st_pats_events.htm
Sun 17-Mar 8:00-12:30 pm Pancake Breakfast hosted by the Emmetsburg Rotary club at VFW.
Tue 19-Mar 9:00-10:00 am Senior coffee at Emerald Oaks.  Public is welcome.
Tue 19-Mar 7:00 pm Music by the Biddle’s at Emmetsburg Care Center
Tue 19-Mar 8:00-5:00 pm Books are Fun" Hospital Auxiliary Fundraiser at Health Education Room of PAC Hospital
Wed 20-Mar 4:30 pm Music by Jay and Judy at Emmetsburg Care Center
Thu 21-Mar 2:00 pm West Benders Band will be playing at Emerald Oaks.  Public is welcome.
Tue 26-Mar 9:00-9:30 am Free Blood Pressure screening at Emerald Oaks, courtesy of Emerald Oaks and Emmetsburg Care Center.
Fri 22-Mar 9:30-10:30 am Chamber Coffee hosted by The Glass Shop
Fri 22-Mar 2:00 pm Entertainment by Ruth Hand at Emmetsburg Care Center
Fri 22-Mar 5:00-7:00 pm Fish Fry at the VFW, sponsored by Iowa Lakes Student Senate
Fri 22-Mar 5:00-7:00 pm Fish Fry at the VFW, sponsored by Senior Center
Tue 26-Mar 9:00-10:00 am Senior Coffee and Free Blood Pressures at Emerald Oaks. Public welcome.
Fri 29-Mar 9:30 am Chamber Coffee hosted by Young’s Custom Computers at new location next to Theater.
Fri 29-Mar 9:30-10:30 am Chamber Coffee hosted by ???

April 2013
Day Date Time Event
Mon Weekly 7:30 PM Emmetsburg Al-Anon Hope for Families and Friends at Senior Center
2nd -4th Tues   7:00 AM Emmetsburg Municipal Utilities Board of Trustees Meeting
Tues Weekly 8:00 AM Palo Alto County Board of Supervisors Meeting
Wed Weekly 5:00 PM Tops Club at Extension Office Basement
Wed Weekly 5:30 PM Weight Watchers meeting at Senior Center
Wed Weekly 8:00 AM Emmetsburg Retail Assn. Meeting
Thur Monthly 7:00 AM Chamber Board of Directors Meeting
Thur Monthly 7:00 AM Chamber Media Advisory Committee meeting
Fri 5-Apr 9:30- 10:30AM Chamber Coffee hosted by Auctionfest, held at Emmetsburg Catholic School
Sat 6-Apr   Auctionfest Fundraiser for the Emmetsburg Catholic School
Sat 6-Apr   Public Auction at the VFW
Sun 7-Apr 8:00- 12:00 PM Pancake Breakfast at the VFW sponsored by the Emmetsburg Boy Scouts
Sun 7-Apr 12:00-1:30 PM Thrivent Benefit for Shadrach Moenga at St. Paul Lutheran Church serving Soups and rolls.  Public is invited.  Freewill donation.
Tue 9-Apr 5:00 PM Last Page Book club meets at the Emmetsburg Public Library.  Public invited.
Fri 12-Apr 9:30-10:30 AM Chamber Coffee hosted by Iowa Lakes in honor of 20th Anniversary of the SAVE Program/
Sat 13-Apr 8:30 AM Town Hall Meeting with Senator David Johnson and Repr. Megan Hess at the Chamber of Commerce.
Tue 16-Apr   VFW Auxiliary meeting at the VFW
Fri 19-Apr 9:30-10:30 AM Chamber Coffee   ??
Sat 20-Apr 9:30 AM Hot Shots Trap Shoot at Sportsman’s Park
Mon 22-Apr 7:00 PM Household Hazardous Waste Program at Iowa Lakes, Emmetsburg, with guest speaker from Iowa DNR.  On this Earth Day, find out about proper HHW disposal and the new facility in Emmetsburg.  Sponsored by the PAC Recycling Department
Thu 25-Apr   WIC Clinic in Emmetsburg at Bethany Lutheran Church
Thu 25-Apr 3:00-8:00 PM Horizon’s Tablescapes Theme Table Dinner and Silent Auction Fundraiser, held at Wild Rose Ballroom.  Public viewing from 3-5 pm, Silent Auction from 3 – 8 pm.  Tickets are $15 and available in advance by calling 712-852-2211.
Fri 26-Apr 9:30-10:30 AM Chamber Coffee  ??
Sat 27-Apr 7:30 AM Men’s Stepping Up Video Event at the VFW in Emmetsburg.  Call 712-852-2154 to register. Free without Study Book; $15 with book.  More info available at menssteppingup.eventbrite.com
Sun 28-Apr 8:00-12:00 PM Pancake Breakfast sponsored by the Bethany Lutheran Church Youth; held at VFW.
 

 

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