Iowa Ornithologists Union Spring Meeting
Friday-Sunday,
May 1-3, 2009 Swan Lake State Park
Ever looked at a bird and wondered what it was? Come out and partake in some of
the happenings of one of the most respected birding organizations in the
country. Carroll County Conservation has the honor and privilege of hosting a
fantastic group of people from all over the state, and some from out of state.
We will proudly welcome this fine organization and its members to our community
and they will welcome you to be a part of one of the fastest growing pastimes in
the world. Stay tuned to Field Notes, Carroll County Conservation's newsletter,
for more information and agenda. Also check www.iowabirds.org for more
information.
FRIENDS OF KUEMPER BALL
Saturday, May 2, 2009 Carrollton Ballroom
CARROLL
AREA SYMPHONY - "A HERO'S JOURNEY"
Sunday, May 3, 2009 7:30 p.m., Arcadia Legion Ballroom
maifest
Sunday, May 3, 2009 Manning
Maypole dance, raffle of planted flowers, planting in the park. Contact (712)
655-3131
Wednesday Warbler Walk
Wednesday, May
6, 2009 Conservation Education Center,
Swan Lake State Park 7:30 a.m.
The first of two morning bird walks during the best two weeks of bird watching
all year. No binoculars, no problem, we've got you covered! For more information
call the Ed Center at 792-4614. Registration not required for this FREE event.
ANNUAL GERANIUM & BOOK SALE
Thursday, May 7, 2009 - 10:00 a.m. to 6 :00
pm. @ Carroll Public Library
Friends of the Carroll Public Library will hold their annual Geranium and Used
Book Sale. Refreshments will be offered and visitors can join Friends for the
year with a $5 membership fee.
iowa community college athletic conference baseball tournament
Thursday-Monday, May 7-11, 2009 Carroll Stadium
Seven team double elimination tournament. Come out to see some of Iowa's best
baseball.
ANIMAL RESCUE OF CARROLL ADOPTION
EVENT
Saturday, May 16, 10 AM - 2 PM @ Bomgaar's
Featuring several adoptable cats, dogs, kittens and puppies.
MEMORIAL
DAY PARADE
Monday, May 25, 2009 10:30 a.m.
Begins at the
corner of Main & 1st Street. High school bands, VFW, American Legion, Boy Scouts
and Girl Scouts march six blocks to the cemetery and a short program is
conducted in front of eight granite monuments.
"HELPING & HEALING IN HARD TIMES"
Thursday, May 28, 2009
5-7 PM
Swan House Assisted Living
Iowa Hospice and Swan House Assisted Living would like to invite you to a FREE
Community Forum celebrating National Older American's Month.
Focus: Community services available to the elderly during economic decline
represented by area businesses.
Contact: Tami Bordenaro (Swan House) 712-792-6974 or Lana Teeples (Iowa Hospice)
712-792-2191.
CARROLL COMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVE
Friday, May 29, 10:00-2:00
St. Anthony Regional Hospital - Meeting Room 2
JUNE
CANCER CONTROL
FORUM
June 2, 2009 12-1:30 PM
St. Anthony Regional Hospital. 311 S Clark St. - The St. Anthony Room
The Iowa Consortium for Comprehensive Cancer Control (ICCCC) is holding a forum
to present latest cancer data for NW Iowa, increase local involvement in cancer
control planning, introduce and receive feedback on the state cancer plan,
provide networking opportunities, and share links to statewide resources.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Healthcare providers, cancer survivors, public health
officials, community-based organizations, faith-based leaders, local decision
makers and community members interested in cancer issues.
RSVP by May 25 to: brady@canceriowa.org
or 319-384-1741.
Great Western Youth Fishing Derby & Casting Contest
June, 2009
(date to be determined) -
Great Western Park, southwest edge of Manning. Enjoy the DNR's free fishing
weekend. Ages 5-15 will compete for prizes for biggest fish and most fish
caught in several age categories. Prizes awarded to everyone that wets a line!
Meet at the Great Western Shelter house to fish from 1:00 to 3:00 pm. Bring
your own fishing pole or borrow one of ours. No license needed! For more
information call the Carroll County Conservation Office at (712) 792-4614 or
e-mail: info@carrollcountyconservation.com.
ANNUAL CYO GIRLS
SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT
Saturday, June
6, 2009
A great Catholic school tournament held at Carroll City Softball Complex.
ANNUAL CYO BASEBALL
TOURNAMENT
Saturday &
Sunday, June 6 & 7, 2009
A unique NW Iowa Catholic high school tournament held at historic Merchants
Park, Carroll.
12th ANNUAL COON VALLEY DUCKS UNLIMITED GOLF
TOURNAMENT
Saturday, June 6, 2009 -Breda Golf Club, E16 East of Breda
1:00 PM Shotgun Start - Dinner to follow about 6:00 PM.
4 Person Best Shot - 18 holes (Limited to 20 Foursomes).
$50.00/person $200.00/Team
Fee Includes: Green fees, cart and dinner.
Dinner Tickets Only - $10.00 Each.
Live Auction, Games and Raffles.
To sign up teams: Contact the Breda Golf Club at 712-673-4653.
For more information contact: Chris Whitaker @ 792-0949.
Raffle tickets available at Mike's Locker, Red's, Shooter's Outlet or from any
Coon Valley DU Committee Member.
126th ANNUAL SCHUETZEN
VEREIN KING SHOOT
Sunday, June
7, 2009
The Hayes Township Schuetzen Verein, at the Five Mile House northwest of
Manning, is the only traditional German King Shoot contest remaining in Iowa.
Activities begin at 9:00 a.m., with polka dancing, lunch and shooting contests
following to determine the King and ball throwing to determine the Queen.
Contact Aaron Petersen at (712) 663-4335 for details.
BOMGAAR'S TRACTOR SHOW & RIDE
Sunday, June 7, 2009
Antique tractor
show & ride. Lunch will be served.
FARMERS MARKET
Beginning Wednesday, June 10
Held every Wednesday 3:30 - 6 P.M. and every Saturday 8:30 - 11:30 A.M. through
October 17.
FREE WORKSHOP FOR HR MANAGERS
Thursday, June 11 11:30 AM - 2 PM
Registration at 11:30 AM
Presentation begins at 11:45 AM
American Legion
1124 Heires Ave
Carroll, IA 51401
Highlights of the Seminar: Resources available to employers and Military,
Updates on the Law, Employer and Military Rights and Requirements,
Learn what you need to do to ensure your company follows the law; What is ESGR
and how does it work for your company?
For more information contact by June 5: Becky Coady, 1-800-294-6607 Ext 2757;
Fax: 515-252-4519 E-mail: Rebecca.coady@us.army.mil
CARROLL TIGER
INVITATIONAL BASEBALL TOURNAMENT
Saturday &
Sunday, June 13 & 14, 2009
Classic high school tournament held at the historic Merchant's Stadium, Carroll.
CARROLL COMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVES
Monday, June 15, 12:00-6:00 @ First United
Methodist Church
Friday, June 19, 10:00-1:30 @ First United Methodist Church
MEN'S
29th ANNUAL 16" SLOWPITCH TOURNAMENT
June 19, 20 & 21, 2009
Statewide men's 16
inch slowpitch tournament. This Bud Open Tourney is held annually in Carroll at
the Men's Softball Complex. (28 team maximum) Contact Bob Fasbender (712)
792-3115.
PAWS ON
THE PAVEMENT
Saturday, June 20, 2009 Swan Lake State Park 10:00 a.m.
Registration
starts at 9:00 a.m. 3.8 mile dog walk, poker run & other fun events. For more
information contact Animal Rescue of Carroll (712) 790-9116 or
animalrescueofcarroll@yahoo.com
Kinderfest
Saturday, June
20, 2009
Manning's 126th annual
tradition will be held on Father's Day weekend. It is believed to be the oldest
heritage celebration in Iowa. This festival provides a day of old-fashioned
family fun for children of all ages! The day is highlighted by an annual parade
of children and traditional king and queen contests. The city park overflows
with games, contests, rides, foods, Bill Riley Talent Show, Fire Department
water fights, 5K Fun Run, musical entertainment, teen dance, and culminates with
a dazzling fireworks display at dusk. All-day wrist bands are available for the
rides. Visit www.manningia.com for a detailed schedule of the big event or call
655-2176 for details.
FIGURE 8
RACES
Saturday, June
20, 2009; 7:00 p.m.; Fairgrounds in Coon Rapids
Contact Linda Schroeder (712) 684-5224.
15th ANNUAL ODEBOLT CREEK DAYS
Saturday & Sunday, June 20-21, 2009
2 days of fun for the whole family including a truck & antique tractor show, car
& motorcycle show, parade and games on Saturday; outdoor concert featuring Lemon
Fresh Day and fireworks Saturday night. On Sunday, there will be a garden
tractor pull, Bill Riley Talent Show and demo derby. Food and beer garden
will be available all weekend.
Website: http://www.odebolt.net/creek_days.html
RELAY FOR LIFE
Friday, June
26, 2009; Noon to 10:00 p.m. at Carroll Stadium
Annual Team Event supporting the fight against cancer. For more information call
(712) 794-0100.
KUEMPER KNIGHT
INVITATIONAL BASEBALL TOURNAMENT
Saturday &
Sunday, June 27 & 28, 2009
Classic high school tournament held at the historic Merchant's Stadium, Carroll.
7h ANNUAL
MIDWEST OLD IRON TRACTOR RIDE AND FUN DAY
Sunday, June 28, 2009 Great Western Park, southwest of Manning
Great Western Park, southwest edge of Manning
Registration
begins at 8:30 a.m. at the Great Western Park with the drive starting at 9:30
am. This year's tractor ride route will head southeast to Halbur on all hard
surfaced roads, covering 20 to 25 miles. Following the tractor ride, lunch and
a variety of activities for the whole family will be enjoyed at the Great
Western Park. Tractors 1960 and older may participate. Contact Old Iron members
Merlyn Irlbeck at (712) 653-3029, Allen Ehlers at (712) 655-3904, or Lonnie
Ferneding at (712) 653-2239 for details.
JULY
FARMERS MARKET
Held every Wednesday 3:30 - 6 P.M. and every Saturday 8:30 - 11:30 A.M. through
October 17.
TIGER-KNIGHT GIRLS SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT
Friday, July
3, 2009
A highly competitive tournament held at Carroll City Softball Complex.
ANNUAL STREET DANCE
Friday, July
3, 2009 Templeton
Performing 9:00 p.m. - 12:00 midnight. Music, beer garden, food, kids' games,
bingo, games of chance & raffle drawing
COON RAPIDS FIREWORKS
Fireworks
Display - Annually July 4th at dusk.
BREDA ANNUAL 4TH OF
JULY CELEBRATION
Saturday, July
4, 2009 in Breda Memorial Park
5:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. in Breda: food, games of all kinds. Fireworks display at
10:30 p.m.
SWAN LAKE FREEDOM
WEEKEND
Saturday, July
4, 2009
Come celebrate your freedom as you enjoy camping at beautiful Swan Lake State
Park. Activities to look forward to include nature movies on the camp ground big
screen, the Buffalo Chip Throwing Contest, Canoe-a-Palooza, and The Blank Park
Zoo. For a schedule of events call the Ed Center at 792-4614.
FIGURE 8
RACES
Saturday, July
4, 2009; 7 p.m.; Fairgrounds in Coon Rapids
Contact Linda Schroeder (712) 684-5224.
VERY OLD FASHIONED 4TH
Saturday, July
4, 2009; Manning
Sack races, BBQ contest, games of all kinds, prizes, patriotic speeches. Contact
(712) 655-3131.
DISTRICT 1 SUB-STATE
16" MEN'S SLOWPITCH
July 6-19,
2009 in Carroll
The tournament includes 41 counties in western Iowa hosted by Michael's Shoes.
Contact District Commissioner Bob Fasbender (712) 792-3115.
CARROLL COUNTY FAIR
Wednesday-Monday, July 15-19, 2009
Fairgrounds in Coon Rapids
Annual Carroll County Fair. Nightly entertainment and exhibits by area 4-H
clubs, FFA chapters and local residents. Parade at 11:30 a.m., mud volleyball
and Figure 8 Race on Saturday. Contact: Linda Schroeder (712) 684-5224.
FIGURE 8
RACES
Saturday, July 18, 2009 7 p.m.; Fairgrounds in Coon Rapids
Contact Linda Schroeder (712) 684-5224
MAIZE
DAZE
Saturday, July 18, 2009
All things corn in Manning. Contact (712) 655-3131
CARROLLFEST ROCK MUSIC FESTIVAL
Friday & Saturday, July 24 & 25
Graham Park Bandshell
Fourteen bands will perform starting at 5 p.m. both days.
RIDICULOUS DAY
Saturday, July
25, 2009
Carroll's city-wide summer clearance
The bargains will astound you at Carroll's annual summer clearance sale. Sales
begin on Saturday and continue through the weekend (712) 792-4383.
RPM CAR CLUB SHOW &
SHINE
July 25, 2009
Swan Lake State Park
Registration 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., Judging 1-3 p.m. Located at the Eastside shelter
house. Live band.
AUGUST
FARMERS MARKET
Held every Wednesday 3:30 - 6 P.M. and every Saturday 8:30 - 11:30 A.M. through
October 17.
FIGURE 8
RACES
Saturday,
August 1, 2009 7 p.m. Fairgrounds in Coon Rapids
Contact Linda Schroeder (712) 684-5224.
7th ANNUAL HIGHWAY 141
GARAGE SALES
Friday &
Saturday, August 7 & 8, 2009
Hwy.
141 garage sales will stretch nearly 100 miles between the communities of Grimes
and Manilla. Manning's annual city-wide garage sales will take place Aug. 7 & 8
in conjunction with the Hwy. 141 event. Manning will feature craft stands,
farmer's market, concession stands and a flea market in the city park. Visit
www.141sale.com for more information. Contact Manning Chamber at (712) 655-3541
for details.
annual glidden fun day
Saturday,
August 8, 2009
Sponsored by Glidden Ralston Alumni at Glidden City Park. Tractor ride, car
show, parade, food stands, pie judging contest, games for all ages, pedal
tractor pull.
2nd ANNUAL SUMMER MUSIC FESTIVAL ROCK & RYE
Saturday, August 8, 2009
Brought to you by the friends at the Templeton Community Betterment Association
and Templeton Rye Whiskey.
Concert tickets: $20.00/person.
For details go to
www.store.templetonrye.com
24th ANNUAL SHOW &
SHINE CAR SHOW
Saturday,
August 15, 2009
This
classic car show draws over 100 early - to - late model cars and pickups to Main
Street Manning. Music, food and "car talk" fills the street. Registration
begins at 9 a.m. with judging of the 29 classes from 1-4 p.m. Food stand,
sidewalk sales, and musical entertainment offer fun for the whole family. Call
(712) 669-3392 or (712) 653-3854 for information about the car show.
13th
ANNUAL FIELD OF TEAMS SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT - FUNDRAISER FOR ST. ANTHONY REGIONAL
HOSPICE
SPONSORED BY CARROLL ROTARY CLUB
Sunday, August
16, 2009 Men's Softball Complex
14" Co-ed business teams and 16" Co-ed service club/church teams. Contact Bob Fasbender (712) 792-3115.
Sign-up Deadline: August 11.
PROGRESS CELEBRATION
'09
August 22,
2009
Depot Plaza
Annual event to celebrate Carroll's progress. Carroll Chamber of Commerce (712)
792-4383.
"KHRUSHCHEV IN IOWA" 50TH
ANNIVERSARY 1959-2009
CELEBRATING AGRICULTURE'S CONTRIBUTIONS TO INTERNATIONAL UNDERSTANDING
Saturday, August 29, 2009
Garst Farm at Whiterock Conservancy, 1390 Hwy 141, Coon Rapids, IA 50058 (70
miles NW of Des Moines on Highway 141)
9:45-11:00 a.m. Garst Farm Dedication at Whiterock Conservancy
- This ceremony will celebrate the entry of the Garst Farm into the National
Register of Historic Places. Speakers include: Antonia Garst Lee, Sergei
Khrushchev, and Wes Jackson, President of the Kansas Land Institute. Free and
open to the public, please register online
www.creatinggreatplaces.org
Agricultural Progress Festival in Coon Rapids
1:30 p.m. Farm machinery parade
2:30 p.m. Secretary Vilsack and other dignitaries will give speeches
on Main Street
3:30 and again at 5:00 p.m. Inaugural performance of an original play by
Cindy Mercati on Garst/Khrushchev friendship.
3:15 - 10:00 p.m. Live Music on Main Street
4:30 - 11:30 p.m. Beer garden (cash bar) on Main Street
Also includes inauguration of a major public art piece by David Dahlquist,
agricultural displays, family fun activities, historic film clips, and a
Khrushchev and Garst look-alike contest (right after the speeches). Please feel
free to wear 1950s clothing. Free and open to the public, please register on
line www.creatinggreatplaces.org
For more information, to become involved, or to send memories or advice, please
contact:
Rachel Garst
Co-Chair, "Khrushchev in Iowa" Planning Committee
401 5th Avenue South
Coon Rapids, IA 50058
Ph: 712-999-7031
Cell: 712-210-4327
rachelg@creatinggreatplaces.org
http://www.creatinggreatplaces.org
SEPTEMBER
FARMERS MARKET
Held every Wednesday 3:30 - 6 P.M. and every Saturday 8:30 - 11:30 A.M. through
October 17.
OLD THRESHERS REUNION
Thursday-Monday, September 3-7, 2009
Mount Pleasant, Iowa
For more information: Ph: 319-385-8937
Web site: www.oldthreshers.com
Email: info@oldthreshers.org
Monarch Tagging Party
Tuesday,
September 8, 2009 Conservation Education Center, Swan Lake State Park 6-7 p.m.
Be a part of a local favorite. This fun family event not only teaches people of
all ages about the amazing story of the monarchs, but it helps scientists study
their life cycles too. Help us send the monarchs to Mexico by tagging and
releasing them yourself! Call the Ed Center at 792-4614 for more information.
Reservations required for this FREE public program.
UNITED WAY KICK-OFF GRILL OUT
Thursday, September 10, 2009 11 AM - 1:30 PM
Graham Park Shelter House
Come for a great lunch and show support for the Carroll RSVP and FGP Programs.
Take out boxes and home delivery are available.
RENZE SEEDS ANNUAL FIELD DAY (70th ANNIVERSARY)
Thursday, September 10
27421 Kittyhawk Avenue
COON VALLEY DUCKS UNLIMITED ANNUAL BANQUET AND
AUCTION
Thursday, September 10
Carroll American Legion
Doors open @ 5 p.m.
Dinner @ 7 p.m. Live and silent auctions will follow.
Tickets: $40 single with dinner
$50 couple with dinner
$25 single membership are available at Mike's Locker, 711 U.S. 30 East in
Carroll or from any Coon Valley DU Committee Member.
Raffle tickets are $10 each or 3 for $20
DU projects not only benefit waterfowl but also improve the overall environment
by recharging and purifying groundwater, moderating floods and reducing soil
erosion.
PARTNERS FOR THE POOR 4 MILE WALK/RUN
Saturday, September 12, 2009 @ Willey Park, Willey, IA (5 mi south of
Carroll)
4 mile Walk/Run 8:00 a.m. - Kid Dash 10:00 a.m.
Partners for the Poor is an effort of Central Iowans to support ECHO
(Educational Concerns for Hunger Organization) a non profit organization that
provides support and technical assistance to NGO's, missionaries and development
workers around the world in their missions to provide sustainable solutions to
assist poor farmers with agricultural needs.
For more information contact Rachael Riesselman @
riesselman.rachael@gmail.com
or 790-2006
Chad Schreck @ chadschreck@gmail.com
or 830-9925
CARROLL AIRPORT FLY-IN
BREAKFAST
Sunday,
September 13, 2009 Arthur N. Neu Municipal Airport.
Breakfast from 7 a.m. to noon provided by the Masonic Lodge with airplane rides
provided by Carroll Aviation. For more information contact Don at (712)
792-4980.
DEDHAM
TRACTOR SHOW & RIDE
Sunday, September 13, 2009 Dedham Park
Registration
begins at 8:00 a.m. with ride starting at 10:00 a.m. Show continues with
displays and working exhibits until 4:00 p.m. Tractor games in the afternoon.
(712) 683-5815
carroll chamber of commerce
annual golf outing
Monday,
September 14, 2009
Enjoy a day of golf and a delicious meal. Contact Carroll Chamber for tickets
(712) 792-4383
WEST CENTRAL IOWA ALZHEIMER'S MEMORY WALK
Saturday, September 19, 2009 - 9:00 am
registration 10:00 am Walk
Yellow Smoke Park, Denison, IA - Lakeside Shelter
Money raised will go to support programs and services provided to families with
Alzheimer's Disease and other related disorders and dementias in Carroll,
Crawford, Ida, Sac and Calhoun Counties.
Contact Gwen Ecklund, 712.263.HELP (4357),
gwen.ecklund@alz.org,
www.alz.org/siouxland
WEST CENTRAL IOWA ALZHEIMER'S
MEMORY WALK PLANNING COMMITTEE MEETINGS
Meet the 3rd Tuesday of each month (odd
months-Denison, even months-Carroll)
New members welcome!
Contact Gwen Ecklund, 712-263.HELP (4357),
gwen.ecklund@alz.org, www.alz.org/siouxland
murder mystery in the park
Sunday,
September 20, 2009
Catch the bad guy before you can have dinner at the farm in Manning. Contact
(712) 655-3131
Hawk ID For All
Sunday, September
20, 2009 Conservation Education Center, Swan Lake State Park 2-3:30 p.m.
Just
in time for the amazing fall migration, let us teach you the basics and beyond
of identifying hawks in flight. Take this opportunity to learn some key
fieldmarks in a fun atmosphere by making your own ID Guide to take home!
For more information call the Ed Center at 792-4614. Space is limited,
registration required for this FREE program.
SIOUXLAND COMMUNITY BLOOD BANK
Monday, September 21, Noon - 6:00 p.m.
First United Methodist Church
Carroll, IA 51401
Monday, September 28, 11:00 - 3:00 p.m.
St. Anthony Regional Hospital
Carroll, IA 51401
IOWA DEPARTMENT FOR THE BLIND
Monday, September 21 -OPEN HOUSE
Bishop Greteman Center
421 E Bluff Street
Carroll, IA 51401
4 p.m. - 6 p.m. Programs begins at 4:30 p.m.
An open house hosted by the Iowa Department for the Blind to introduce the
services and help increase public awareness of what they have to offer Iowans
who are experiencing a significant vision loss or blindness. Please come and ask
your questions; no need to RSVP.
TECHNOLOGY WORKSHOP hosted by THE IOWA DEPARTMENT FOR THE BLIND
Tuesday, September 22
9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Registration - 8:30 a.m.
DMACC Carroll Campus, 906 North Grant Road, Carroll, IA 51401
Get hands-on introduction to low-tech and high-tech equipment for persons with
vision loss!
RSVP by calling 515-281-1340
OCTOBER
FARMERS MARKET
Held every Wednesday 3:30 - 6 P.M. and every Saturday 8:30 - 11:30 A.M. through
October 17.
CARROLL HIGH ALUMNI HOMECOMING
October 2 & 3
Friday, October 2, 9:30 PM - Gathering at Bloomers
Saturday, October 3, Noon - Open House @ Adams Elementary
52nd ANNUAL CARROLL BAND
DAY
Saturday,
October 3, 2009
Downtown Carroll
Parade of High School and Junior High School Bands beginning at 10:30 a.m. (712)
792-4383.
FALL '09 IA TAX CLASSES OFFERED
AT DMACC CARROLL CAMPUS
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
IA Sales and Use Tax 9:30 a.m. - noon
Sales and Use Tax for Construction Contractor's 1:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m.
Monday, October 12, 2009
Sales and Use Tax for Manufacturer's 1:00 - 3:30 p.m.
To register: 792-1755
Course descriptions can be found at
www.state.ia.us/tax
For more information contact Mary Forristal at 712-258-2807
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
AWARENESS MONTH VIGIL
Thursday, October 8 @ 7 PM
Carroll Recreation Center Auditorium
Remembering and honoring past and present victims of violence.
Speakers and music.
Refreshments afterwards.
For more information, contact Sandy Altman at 712-792-6722.
CARROLL LION'S CLUB SOUP DAY
Friday, October 16, 11 AM - 7 PM
Graham Park Shelter, Carroll
All you can eat!!
Adults - $6.00
10 & under: $3.00
Proceeds go toward Lion's Club projects in the community.
Annual Fall Fest
Saturday,
October 17, 2009 Conservation Education Center, Swan Lake State Park 11-2
p.m.
Celebrate the changing season at the Annual Fall Fest. Pioneer games, crafts and
food highlight this event for the whole family. Activities include pumpkin
bowling, face painting, scare crow making contests, candle making and so much
more! Bring your family out for this free family event. For more information
call the Ed Center at 792-4614.
CARROLL
AREA SYMPHONY CONCERT
Saturday, October 17, 2009 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, October 18, 2009 3:00 p.m., Carroll Rec Center (theatre)
SIOUXLAND COMMUNITY BLOOD BANK
Monday, October 19, Noon - 6:00 p.m.
First United Methodist Church
Carroll, IA 51401
HOOT,
HOWL, & HISS HALLOWEEN HIKE
Thursday, October 29, 2009 Conservation Education Center, Swan Lake State Park
7-9 p.m.
What better time
to learn about animals of the night then at Halloween? See the tricks of how
nocturnal animals survive and sneak some treats at the same time! A program
inside will be followed by a night hike on the trails outside. This event is
sure to leave you with goose bumps...maybe even owl bumps! For more information
call the Ed Center at 792-4614. Space is limited, registration required for this
FREE program.
NOVEMBER
DOMESTIC/SEXUAL ASSAULT OUTREACH CENTER
BOWLING TOURNAMENT FUNDRAISER
Saturday, November 7, 2009 @ 7:30 p.m.
L&M Bowl in Manning, IA
Registration Fee: $35.00 Individual or $120.00 Four Person Group
To register: D/SAOSC Office @ 712-79-6722 or Julie @ 712-210-3518
Help Us "Pin Down" Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault. Lots of cash prizes and
door prizes.
pet expo
Saturday,
November 14, 2009
10 a.m.-4 p.m. Carroll Armory
Bring your pet and enjoy the day browsing booths of local pet-related
businesses. Sit for lunch, stay for Santa Paws, shop the booths and play with
other pets from the Carroll area. All proceeds benefit the Animal Rescue of
Carroll.
RACCOON RIVER ART FAIR
Saturday, November 14, 2009
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
419 Main St, Coon Rapids, IA
Bringing art and fine crafts to Western Iowa. New artists, new music, fancy food
- don't miss it!
www.raccoonriverartfair.org
woodpecker workshop: bird feeder building
Sunday,
November 15, 2009 Conservation Education Center - Swan Lake State Park, 2-4 p.m.
Design your own, build one like ours, or recycle something into a feeder to
bring the most watchable wildlife in the world right into your back yard. Having
birdfeeders in your yard is one of the best ways to see birds up close. You'll
also learn the ins and outs, the do's and don'ts of attracting birds and other
wildlife to your property. Bring a hammer and drill if you've got them.
Materials provided. Call the Ed Center at 792-4614 for more information.
Reservations required for this FREE program.
Owl Prowl
Sunday,
November 15, 2009 Dickson Timber 5:30-7 p.m.
Come out and hear, maybe even SEE, some of the magicians of the night - owls!
This is a chance for you and your family to learn how these mystical creatures
make their living. We will also teach you how to carry on a conversation with an
owl in your own back yard. Hot cocoa and cookies await you at the end of your
prowl. For more information call the Ed Center at 792-4614. Space is limited,
registration required for this FREE program.
SIOUXLAND COMMUNITY BLOOD BANK
Carroll Community Blood Drive
Monday, November 16, Noon - 6:00 p.m.
First United Methodist Church
St. Anthony's Regional Hospital
Monday, November 23
Meeting Room 2
11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
WESTERN IOWA TOURISM REGION
EDUCATION
Wednesday, November 18
Logan, IA - The Museum of Religious Art
Topic: Advertising and Marketing on a Small Budget
50 YEARS AGO
- JFK IN CARROLL
Saturday, November 21, 2009 @ 10:00
a.m.
Holy Spirit Gym
This date marks the exact 50th anniversary of John Kennedy's Chamber of Commerce
visit to Carroll in the Holy Spirit gym. Local talent, Tim Tracy, will re-live
JFK's Cold War speech - accent and all. Local insight by Art Neu. Refreshments
will be served.
WHITETAILS UNLIMITED BANQUET
Saturday, November 21, 2009
Doors open @ 5:00 p.m.
Dinner @ 7:00 p.m.
Live & silent auctions
tickets: $35:00 single with dinner
$50.00
couple with dinner
Whitetails Unlimited supports many local projects.
Contact John Haberl @
jshaberl@iowatelecom.net 0r 712-790-9657
CHRISTMAS LIGHTING
CEREMONY
Friday,
November 27, 2009 6:30 p.m.
(Friday after Thanksgiving annually) Santa and Mrs. Claus will arrive on a
fire truck at the Carroll Depot Courtyard. There will be Christmas caroling and
fun for everyone (712) 792-4383.
FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS
November
27-29: 5:00 - 10:00 PM
December 3-6, 10-13: 5:00 - 10:00 PM
December 17, 18, 19, 20: 5:00 - 10:00 PM
December 24, 25, 26, 27: 5:00 - 10:00 PM
December 31: 5:00 - 10:00 PM
January 1 & 2: 5:00 - 10:00 PM
Swan Lake State Park 5-10 p.m. Christmas festivities take on a new splendor as
lights and animation unite. Sightseers will be enthralled with a campground full
of lighted scenes, all of which can be viewed from the winter comfort of their
own vehicles. Nearly 1.5 million lights!
For additional information: (712)
792-1335
WEIHNACHTSFEST
Friday,
November 27, 2009 Manning
Manning's 23rd annual festival will open with a traditional ceremony Friday
evening featuring a lighted parade, mass lighting of Main Street, festival of
trees, fireworks, music, the arrival of Santa Claus and special children's
activities. Holiday events continue through the weekend, providing special
holiday fun for all ages along with a Christmas Walk through the City Park with
beautiful lighted displays. Other lighted Christmas displays include Ohde
Funeral Home on First Street and Merle Irlbeck's residence 1/2 mile south of the
east edge of Manning. Visit www.manningia.com for a detailed schedule.
DECEMBER
2-DAY
CARROLL COMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVE
Monday, December 21 -
Noon - 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday, December 22 - Noon - 6:00 p.m.
First United Methodist Church
Photo ID Required
HOLIDAY
EVENTS
During the Christmas Season
Contact the
Carroll Chamber of Commerce for events during the holiday season (712) 792-4383
or check our updated community calendar at www.carrolliowa.com.
HOLIDAY SHOPPING EXTRAVAGANZA
VENDOR FAIR
Thursday, December 3, 4:00-8:00 p.m.
Location: Santa Maria Vineyard & Winery
Over 20 vendors to shop from. The Ehlers Relay for Life team will be gift
wrapping for anyone interested.
For more information contact: lisaeischeid@hotmail.com
FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS
November
27-29, December 3-6, 10-13,
December 17, 2009 - January 3, 2010
Swan Lake State Park 5-10 p.m. Christmas festivities take on a new splendor as
lights and animation unite. Sightseers will be enthralled with a campground full
of lighted scenes, all of which can be viewed from the winter comfort of their
own vehicles. Nearly 1.5 million lights! Call for current schedule (712)
792-1335
ST. ANTHONY HOSPITAL AUXILIARY
TOUR OF HOMES
Sunday, December 6, 2009 1:00 - 5:00 PM
CARROLL ARTS COUNCIL/COMMUNITY THEATRE, INC.
Thursday & Friday, December 10 & 11 @ 7:30 p.m.
December 12 @ 1 PM
Location: Carroll Recreation Center
"The Story of the Nutcracker" presented by the Carroll Arts Council in
conjunction with Fusion Dance Studio and with permission by CLASSICS ON STAGE!
of Chicago.
Tickets available at: Artworks Studio, Fusion Dance, CCSB HyVee Center. Adults:
$10: age 18 and under $5. Matinee tickets are all $5.
General Admission seating only.
Wild Holiday Party
Saturday,
December 12, 2009 Conservation Education Center - Swan Lake State Park 9-11:30
a.m.
Celebrate the holidays, conservation style. This is two and half hours packed
full of crafts, goodies and fun, all related to conservation and nature! If you
are in 3-8 grade
and are looking for a fabulously fun way to celebrate the holiday season, this
party is for you! Parents welcome too! For more information call the Ed Center
at 792-4614. Space is limited, registration required for this FREE program.
Owl Prowl
Saturday,
December 12, 2009 Dickson Timber 5:30-7 p.m.
Come out and hear, maybe even SEE, some of the magicians of the night - owls!
This is a chance for you and your family to learn how these mystical creatures
make their living. We will also teach you how to carry on a conversation with an
owl in your own back yard. Hot cocoa and cookies await you at the end of your
prowl. For more information call the Ed Center at 792-4614. Space is limited,
registration required for this FREE program.
CARROLL
COMMUNITY CHORUS CONCERT
Sunday, December 13, 2009 3:00 p.m.,
Holy Spirit Church, 421 E. Bluff St., Carroll
CARROLL
AREA SYMPHONY CHRISTMAS CONCERT
Sunday, December 20, 2009 1:00 & 4:00 p.m., Carroll Rec Center (theatre)
SCHRAD
ANNUAL CHRISTMAS LIGHT DISPLAY
Acreage decorated with thousands of lights and several animated lighted
displays. The lighted displays include a moving carousel, ringing bells, giant
snowflakes in the trees, nativity scene with hovering angels, moving reindeer in
the trees and much more.
To view the
display, take Hwy. 30 West 4 miles, turn North on Hawthorne and go 1 mile, turn
West on 180th St. and continue 1/4 mile. View display from the roadway
from the Friday after Thanksgiving to New Year’s Eve - dusk until 10:30 p.m.
2010
Calendar
JANUARY
SIOUXLAND COMMUNITY BLOOD BANK
Monday, January 11, Noon-6 p.m.
St. Anthony Regional Hospital, Meeting Room 2
Monday, January 18, Noon-6 p.m.
First United Methodist Church, Carroll
Wednesday, January 20, 10:00 a.m.- 2:00
p.m.
DMACC
PANCAKE BREAKFAST FUNDRAISER
Sunday, January 24
St. John Lutheran Church
CARROLL COMMUNITY THEATRE BLACKBOX
PRODUCTION
January 29 & 30 @ 7:30 p.m.
January 31 @ 2 p.m.
"Broadway Love Songs"
FEBRUARY
SIOUXLAND COMMUNITY BLOOD BANK
Monday, February 8, Noon -6:00
p.m.
St. Anthony Regional Hospital - Meeting Room 2
SWAN HOUSE EVENTS
Tuesday, February 9, 5:30 p.m.
Edward Jones-Investment information & John Hancock - Long Term Care Insurance
information.
Friday, February 12, 2-4 p.m.
Sweetheart Dance in the dining room.
Wednesday & Thursday, February 17 & 18, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
CEU classes
Tuesday, February 23, 6:30 p.m.
Veterans Financial Seminar.
Thursday, February 25, 4-6 p.m.
Free glaucoma screening.
For more information on these events, call Swan House @ 712-792-6974.
IOWA TAX CLASSES @ DMACC (Carroll)
Thursday, February 11, 9 :30 a.m.-noon Sales and Use Tax # CRN 25581
Thursday, February 11, 1:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Sales and Use Tax for
Construction Contractors # CRN 25580
For registration, call 1-800-622-3334 or 712-792-1755
Monday, February 15, Noon - 6:00 p.m.
First United Methodist Church
WESTERN IOWA TOURISM REGION
EDUCATION SERIES
(WORKSHOP)
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Town Hall Meeting-Voter Voice/Grant Demonstration
Super Inn and Conference Center, Creston, IA
MARCH
CARROLL COMMUNITY THEATRE BLACKBOX
PRESENTATION
"Scooter Thomas Makes It to the Top of the World" produced by I-You Theatre
Group of Iowa City, IA, with permission by Samuel French, Inc. Two weekends in
March!! (Exact dates are coming soon1) Former CCT Board Member, Jaret Morlan,
co-founder of I-You Theatre Co., along with Kehry Lane, also co-found of I-You
Theatre Co., bring this nostalgic dramatic comedy about friendship and loss to
the Carroll area.
"1040's Musical Revue" -summer 2010
APRIL
WESTERN IOWA TOURISM REGION
EDUCATION SERIES ( WORKSHOP)
Wednesday, April 14, 2010 Open House
Workshop-Grant Writing, Website Design, Display/Exhibits,
Itinerary Writing, Brochure Design
Kings Pointe Waterpark Resort, Storm Lake, IA.
MAIFEST/CLEANUP SAY
Saturday, April 24
Volunteers will be invited to help clean the park starting in the morning with a
light lunch provided at noon. The traditional Maypole dance will be performed in
the afternoon by Manning 3rd graders and Manning adults.
MAY
JUNE
CHAD ELLIOT - ONE HORSE TOWN TOUR
Friday, June 11 @ 7 p.m.
Singer/songwriter, Chad Elliott will perform in the park.
MANNING
ALL-SCHOOL REUNION
Friday, Saturday & Sunday, June 18, 19, 20
-
Come celebrate the school legacy of the Manning
Bulldogs and welcome in the IKM-Manning Wolves.
WESTERN IOWA TOURISM REGION EDUCATION
SERIES (WORKSHOP)
Wednesday, June 23, 2010 - Workshop Topic to be determined
Sioux City Convention Center, Sioux City, IA.
JULY
MAIZE DAZE
Saturday, July 24
All things corn will again be the theme for the day. There will be seed corn and
equipment displays, American Indian dancers, games and contests.
AUGUST
ANNUAL
GLIDDEN-RALSTON ALL SCHOOL ALUMNI REUNION
Friday, August 6, 2010
SEPTEMBER
OCTOBER
OCTOBERFEST
Saturday, October 9
Games, dancing, some brats and beer to celebrate the traditional German
festival.
NOVEMBER
PANCAKE
BREAKFAST FUNDRAISER
Sunday, November 28
Chris Cakes will provide breakfast. Bring your weekend guests, your friends and
family as we raise funds for the operation of the park.
DECEMBER
COLLABORATIVE
CHRISTMAS PARTY
Saturday, December 11
Let us do all the work of decorating, lining up the caterer and the
entertainment. Bring your employees or come as individuals. It will be a good
time.