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Game Night for Adults @ Drake Community Library

Stop in for a night of board and card games. Learn new ones, play old favorites, and have fun!

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Winter Farmers Market

Join us for the second weekend of this year's Winter Farmers Market! Find great gift ideas, and stock up on your favorite produce and procured items from our local vendors.

Location TBA.

More info - including a list of participating vendors - to follow. 

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Winter Farmers Market

Join us for the second weekend of this year's Winter Farmers Market! Find great gift ideas, and stock up on your favorite produce and procured items from our local vendors.

Location TBA.

More info - including a list of participating vendors - to follow. 

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Poweshiek Leadership Program County Government Learning Session

Meet the county supervisors and take a jarring tour of the county prison system.

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Coffee with the College

Grinnell College invites you to join their new weekly series of casual, engaging conversations with featured campus guests. The new weekly series provides an opportunity for informal, engaging conversations between the College and broader Grinnell community on a variety of topics.

A member of the campus community will share short, conversational presentations on recent work. Whether you’re curious about new research, campus initiatives, or if you simply want to learn more about what’s happening at the College, Coffee with the College provides an open space for conversation and connection.

Enjoy coffee, light refreshments, and an open space for connection. All are welcome and no RSVP required. View upcoming speakers on the Grinnell College Events Calendar.

Planting a Pocket of Prairie with Emily Klein

Are you interested in converting a small section of your yard to tallgrass prairie? Do you know how to find and evaluate resources to support prairie landscapes?

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Grinnell Children's Choir Winter Concert

The Grinnell Children's Choir performs our winter concert for family, friends, and the community! Doors open at 5:00 and the concert will begin at 5:30 pm. The concert is open to the public and free to attend. Donations to support the Choir's operations are welcome and will be collected at the door.

The Grinnell Children's Choir will perform in the sanctuary of the Grinnell UCC. Guests may enter at the front door, located on 4th Avenue, or via the accessible entrance on Broad Street.

For More Information:

Grinnell Children's Choir is a program of the Grinnell School of Music, a non-profit 501(c)() organization. Learn more about the Grinnell Children's Choir and all of our programs at the Grinnell School of Music website.

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Connecting for Women Social Networking

This event is free and open to members and non-members. We do ask that you RSVP so we can plan accordingly! There will be questions to help guide your conversation through the event.

Food and beverages available for purchase.

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Life with Baby

UnityPoint Heath - Grinnell Regional Medical Center hosts their Life with Baby group every second and fourth Monday from 5-6:30 PM. Life with Baby is free and focused on caregivers and their infant(s), newborn to one year of age.

Baby weight checks are available at each group session for growth tracking. Connect with health care experts like midwives, obstetric providers, family medicine providers and certified lactation experts, as well as fellow moms and caregivers. Learn tips for newborn care and postpartum recovery, discuss recommended immunizations and get support for successful breast or bottle feeding.

Enter through the Main Entrance on the south side of the building and follow the signs to the Tomasek Conference Room on first floor.
 
Join for refreshments, fellowship and peer and professional support. No need to register; come and go as you’re able. For more information, call (641) 236-2905.

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Renewed Hope Furnishings Open House

Open houses with Renewed Hope Furnishings are every Wednesday from 9-11 AM and the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of every month from 9 AM-12 PM. Visit their website for more information.

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Teen Time: RPG

Join us for a different one-off RPG each month on the fourth Wednesday. Snacks and materials provided! Moved to the third Wednesday to accommodate for holidays.

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Library Club @ Drake Community Library

Hang out at the library! Try out activities like legos, art, science, games, and more! All materials and a snack are included.

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Curbside Meal

Curbside Meal- Tenderloin and Fries
Drive up and grab a delicious tenderloin and fries for dinner!

Elks Lodge – Curbside Pickup
5:00 PM – 6:30 PM (or until we run out)
Hot & hearty, ready to go!
Perfect for a quick, easy, and tasty dinner without leaving your car.
Tell your friends and family!

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Brewhouse Trivia

Trivia happens every other Wednesday at the Brewhouse and is in standard format trivia.

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Community Care Clinic at Poweshiek County Public Health

At the Community Care Clinic, we provide primary care for people who are uninsured, underinsured or experience barriers to health care. We see patients of all ages. The clinic is open the first and third Thursday of each month. Call (641) 236-2385 to schedule an appointment or for more information.

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Santa & Mrs. Claus @ the Strand

Visit Santa & Mrs. Claus at the local movie theatre in downtown Grinnell!

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Stop & Shop

Join us for our Stop & Shop event series, where businesses host open houses, live music, sales, and beverages for attendees to enjoy! On Stop & Shop days, our participating businesses will host extended retail hours beginning at 5 PM.

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Pagliali's Pizza Give Back Night

It is Give Back Night at Pagliai’s Pizza! Join for a delicious way to support Grinnell After Prom! Dine in or carry out at Pagliai Pizza, and a percentage of all sales will be donated back to help us create a safe, fun, and memorable After Prom night for our students. Skip cooking, enjoy your favorite pizza, and give back at the same time.

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Grinnell Community Meal

Grinnell Community Meal hosted on Thursday nights at the Grinnell United Methodist Church on the corner of 5th Ave. and Park Street. Volunteers can sign up on the Grinnell UMC website. 

• December 18: Meatballs, Gravy, Noodles, Sweet Potatoes, Green Beans, Dinner Rolls, and Dessert, provided by Grinnell UCC
• December 25: Grinnell UMC Christmas Dinner @ 12 PM

RSVP Required by Noon on Wednesday by calling the GUMB office. Find more information about the meals on the Grinnell UMC website. Weekly menus can be found on the GUMC Facebook page. 

Invite a friend with you and join us for a free home-style meal and great conversation.

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Choir: Middle School Carolers and Jazz Band

At the Grinnell High School Auditorium.

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Wine & Pizza Night by Reservation Only

Pizza served until 7:30 PM.

Enjoy a glass of Tassel Ridge wine ($6–$12) with your favorite individual Wood Fired Oven Pizza ($15).

Pizza Options:

• Apple Bacon Cheddar Pizza
• Beef Taco Pizza with Cheddar, Lettuce, Black Olives, Tortilla Chips, Shredded Mozzarella, and House-Made Salsa
• Margherita Pizza with Fresh Basil and Fresh Mozzarella
• Pepperoni, Black Olive, and Shredded Mozzarella Pizza Or
• Select any four toppings from the Toppings of the Day (Apple, Bacon, Beef Taco Meat, Black Olives, Cheddar, Fresh Basil, Fresh Mozzarella, House-Made Salsa, Lettuce, Pepperoni, Shredded Mozzarella, Tortilla Chips) to Create Your Own Pizza ($17) and pair it with a Caesar Side Salad with Romaine, Croutons, Shredded Parmesan, and Caesar Dressing ($6).

End your evening on a sweet note with a Chocolate Marshmallow Delight Pizza with Dark Chocolate, Milk Chocolate, and White Chocolate Chips and Marshmallows ($10).

Seating is limited.

Seated Tastings, by Reservation only, will be available to enjoy before your meal. Our Seated Tastings include your choice of one of nine Tasting Flights.

Flights include:

• Five wines
• Freshly baked bread
• Frisian Farms Young Gouda
• Tassel Ridge® Dipping Oil

$15/$20 per flight.

Call the Winery at 641.672.WINE (9463) to make your reservations.

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Karaoke Night

Get ready for Karaoke Night at the Grinnell Craft Brewhouse!

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Holiday Matinee Movie Series at the Strand 3: Dog Man

Free tickets are available at sponsoring merchant locations, found on the Fridley Theatres website!

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Holiday Matinee Movie Series at the Strand 3: Dog Man

Free tickets are available at sponsoring merchant locations, found on the Fridley Theatres website!

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Hoop Shoot Free Throw Contest

It’s Hoop Shoot Time, Grinnell! Calling all young athletes ages 8-13, hosted by Grinnell Elks Lodge #1266. Join the Elks at the Grinnell Athletic & Recreation Center on 1500 Penrose Street, Grinnell. This is a free community event where kids can have fun, build confidence, and compete for a chance to advance to District, State, Regional, and even National Finals in Chicago! Trophies, prizes & advancement opportunities available!
 
Whether your child is a seasoned shooter or just wants to give it a try, the Hoop Shoot is all about encouraging hard work, sportsmanship, and having fun.

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The Muppet Christmas Carol - Singalong Movie Party!

This year's Grinnell School of Music holiday singalong movie event is The Muppet Christmas Carol. The whole family can enjoy this heartwarming (and hilarious) take on the classic tale. Celebrate the holiday season with music, laughter, and a little Muppet magic!

Wear your seasonal favorite or dress in honor of your favorite Muppet. We'll have delicious holiday treats to enjoy while you watch. Doors open at 1:30 and the movie will begin at 2. Run time for this film is 1h25m.

All ages are welcome! Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

Seats are limited! Get your tickets in advance to avoid disappointment.

Our Singalong Movie Series invites you to watch your favorite musical films on the big screen with lyrics provided so everyone can sing along. Sing along to every word, or just enjoy the show! Costumes and enthusiastic singing are encouraged, and snacks and beverages will be served. See https://grinnellschoolofmusic.org/singalong-movies for full event listings!

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Live Nativity

Come view the Grinnell Friends Church Live Nativity! The Christmas story is presented in three scenes: the shepherds on the hillside, the stable, and the wise men on their journey.  Each scene is complete with period costumes and a hand-full of live (if not unruly) animals.

​The presentation is designed as a drive-through exhibit, but families are welcome to park in our west lot and walk back through to get a closer look.  We would love to have you join us this year as we reflect on the origins and nature of the Christmas story.

This event was rescheduled to this weekend, due to weather on December 13/14. 

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Ugly Christmas Sweater Blues Party with Avey Grouws

Solera welcomes you to enjoy pizza, beverages and the bluesy sassy sounds of Avey Grouws. Sport your ugliest holiday sweater for fun photo opps and prizes.

Solera opens at 6 PM.
Music: 7:00 PM-9:00 PM

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