| May 8 - Sep 30 Pella Farmer's Market |
| Enjoy locally-grown produce, homemade baked goods and more at Pella's Farmer's Market. Farmer's Markets are held each Thursday afternoon from 3-6 pm in the parking lot of First Reformed Church, 605 Broadway. |
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| Aug 7 - Dec 18 Van Wijk Winery presents Wine Down Thursdays |
| Bring your friends & co workers to the winery for our "Wine Down Thursdays"! |
| Date: |
August 7, 2014 |
| Time: |
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
| Website: |
http://www.vanwijkwinery.com |
| Location: |
Van Wijk Winery 802 4th St. Sully, IA 50251 |
| Contact: |
Any questions contact the winery directly @ 641-594-3325 |
| EMail: |
info@vanwijkwinery.com |
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| Aug 24 - Sep 19 Central College presents What Woodknot Wood Do Exhibit |
| Enjoy the intricate works of these woodworking artists! Featuring Rob Wallace's woodturned bowls, Chris Martin's wood furniture, and Bob Kroese's carved birds. In Central College's Lubbers Center for the Visual Arts, Mills Gallery. Contact kellym@central.edu with questions. |
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| Aug 29 - Sep 1 Lake Red Rock presents Bobber the Water Safety Dog Cartoons |
| The family will love watching the many adventures of Bobber, the Water Safety Dog and his friends as they discover the importance of being safe around the water! Great for kids of all ages! From 9:30 am to 6 pm at the Red Rock Visitors Center. Free, no registration required. For more information, please contact (641) 628-8690 or email lakeredrock@usace.army.mil |
| Date: |
August 29, 2014 |
| Time: |
9:30 AM - 6:00 PM |
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| Sep 1 Grace Fellowship Church's Labor Day Pancake Breakfast |
| Head out to Grace Fellowship for pancakes, eggs, sausages, cinnamon rolls, milk, juice and coffee from 7 am to 10 am. A freewill donation will be held to help fund mission trips. Grace Fellowship is located at 641-628-1885. |
| Date: |
September 1, 2014 |
| Time: |
7:00 AM - 10:00 AM |
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| Sep 1 Lake Red Rock presents Raptors: Rulers of the Sky |
| Iowa's birds of prey do indeed rule the skies! Learn about the features and characteristics that help these raptors hunt so efficiently. You will also get the opportunity to learn about their diets firsthand by dissecting a real owl pellet! At 10 am, North Overlook Beach Playscape. Programs are free of charge. Outdoor activities may be cancelled if raining or inclement weather. For more information, contact (641) 628-8690. |
| Date: |
September 1, 2014 |
| Time: |
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM |
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| Sep 1 Lake Red Rock presents Backcountry Survivors |
| Do you know how to survive in the wilderness with just a few supplies? Learn some wilderness survival skills with this program! From what gear to pack to building a fire to making shelter, we will learn some essential basic survival skills to help you in an emergency. Meet at 1 pm at the Playscape (meet at North Overlook Beach - north end of parking lot). Programs are free of charge. Outdoor activities may be cancelled if raining or inclement weather. For more information, please contact (641) 628-8690. |
| Date: |
September 1, 2014 |
| Time: |
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM |
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| Sep 2 Pella Area Quilter's Guild Anniversary Dinner |
| The Pella Area Quilter's Guild Anniversary Dinner will be held at Monarch's Restaurant at 6 PM on Sept. 2. Speaker will be Mabeth Oxenrider of Carlisle, IA whose trunk show will emphasize her journey and growth in quilting over the years. Members will be exhibiting their Challenge Quilts, 30" X 45" creations following the theme of "My Favorite Vacation". |
| Date: |
September 2, 2014 |
| Time: |
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM |
| Location: |
Monarch's Restaurant, 705 E. 1st Street, Pella |
| Contact: |
Beth Medberry, Publicity Chair, PAQG 628-3283 |
| EMail: |
bmedberry47@yahoo.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
Sept. 2, 2014 at 6:00 PM |
| Fees/Admission: |
Member prepaid reservations |
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| Sep 4 Pella Recreation Center and National Discover Your Optimal Health Day |
| Pella Recreation Center is hosting a ribbon cutting at the new PRC Field House location along with the Pella Chamber of Commerce to commemorate National Discover Your Optimal Health Day. This event is open to the local and surrounding communities in an effort to maximize awareness of healthy habits for a lifetime of change and benefits to all individuals. Ribbon Cutting begins at 4:30pm; Healthy Happy Hour from 4:30 – 6:00pm; and Open House with special offers for community members from 6:30 – 7:30pm. Contact 641-628-4622 or Stacy at stacym@pellarec.com for more information. |
| Date: |
September 4, 2014 |
| Time: |
4:30 PM - 7:30 PM |
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| Sep 5 Hearthstone presents Alzheimer's Support Group |
| This monthly Alzheimer's Support Group supports caregivers, family members and friends with a loved one with memory problems. This session will focus on new research about Alzheimer's Disease. Trained Alzheimer's Support Group Facilitators Nancy Van Wyk, RN, and Natasha Nikkel of Hearthstone lead the group. At 1:30 pm, The Connection Center at The Cottages, 1754 Main Street. For more information, contact Nancy at 641-204-2655. |
| Date: |
September 5, 2014 |
| Time: |
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM |
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| Sep 5 Tassel Ridge Winery presents Wine & Wood-Fired Pizza Night |
| Join us in the Tassel Ridge Greenhouse for Wine & Wood Fired Pizza Night. Begin with a Caesar Salad made with Romaine, Parmesan, Croutons, and Caesar Dressing. Then, Chef Frank and his team will prepare an 11-inch individual pizza just for you. Choose a Margherita Pizza, made with Tomato Sauce, Mozzarella, and Fresh Basil; a Pepperoni and Black Olive Pizza; a Prosciutto, Arugula, and Pine Nut Pizza; or a Chicken, Spinach, Artichoke Heart and Black Olive Pizza and pair it with a glass of your favorite Tassel Ridge wine (we recommend Tassel Ridge Pizzeria & Pasta Too!®). From 5:30-7:30 pm with pizzas served until 7 pm. Advance prepaid, non-refundable reservations required by 3 pm on Thursday, September 4. Contact the Winery at 641.672.WINE (9463). Cost is $25 per person, plus tax; Harvest Club Member & 1 Guest: $20 per person, plus tax (includes salad, 11-inch pizza, 1 glass of wine, and gratuity). |
| Date: |
September 5, 2014 |
| Time: |
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM |
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| Sep 6 Tassel Ridge Winery presents Thrill of the Grill Wine Dinner |
| What better way to celebrate the end of summer than with a dinner from the Grill! Enjoy wine tasting at 6 pm, and then at 6:30 pm enjoy a Romaine Salad with Tomatoes, Marinated Onions, Blue Cheese Crumbles, and Blue Cheese Dressing paired with Tassel Ridge Candlelight. This will be followed by a Grilled Flat Iron Steak with Chimichurri Sauce and a Grilled Señorita Marinated Chicken Breast served with Roasted Potatoes paired with the just released Tassel Ridge American Reserve Merlot. Dinner ends on a sweet note with Angel Food Cake with Blueberry and Mascarpone. Advance prepaid, non-refundable reservations required by 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 4. Contact the Winery at 641.672.WINE (9463).Cost is $40 per person, plus tax—Harvest Club Member & 1 Guest: $35 per person, plus tax (includes dinner, wine as listed in menu, and gratuity). |
| Date: |
September 6, 2014 |
| Time: |
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
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| Sep 8 Pella Public Library's Intro to Microsoft Word Computer Class |
| Learn the basics of Microsoft Word! Space is limited and signup is required. Space can be reserved at the main circulation desk with a $1 deposit. From 2-3:30 pm in the meeting room of the Pella Library. Contact 641-628-4268 with questions. |
| Date: |
September 8, 2014 |
| Time: |
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM |
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| Sep 8 Resume Writing Workshop |
| Looking for a job and need a resume? Not sure how to put one together? Join Central College technical writing instructor Valerie Van Kooten at Trinity Reformed Church from 7-9 pm to learn about what should be included in an electronic resume, how to play the keyword game and what should go into a cover letter. The session is free but you are asked to register by contacting Valerie: 628-9789 or vankootenv@central.edu. Registrations will be taken until Thursday, September 4 or until the class is full. |
| Date: |
September 8, 2014 |
| Time: |
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
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| Sep 9 Pella Community Art Center's Hors d'oeuvres and Art: Hands-On Ceramics |
| Save time and gas money by staying right here in Pella for a night out with friends. The Pella Community Art Center is offering a new level of classes for adults at the low price of $20 per class with all materials and hors d’oeuvres being provided. Ceramics is offered the second Tuesday of each month and painting is offered the fourth Tuesday of each month from 7:00 to 9:00 pm. Pre-registration is required, please call 628-4571 to register. Payment is due the day before the class. |
| Date: |
September 9, 2014 |
| Time: |
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
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| Sep 10 Brown's Shoe Fit Co. Open House |
| It's time we get to know each other! You are invited to attend an open house from 5-8 pm. Please stop in, say hello and meet new owner Ryan Prickett and family. Refreshments will be served. Brown's Shoe Fit Co is located at 721 Franklin Street on the square in Pella. |
| Date: |
September 10, 2014 |
| Time: |
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
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| Sep 11 Pella Historic Trust 2014 Annual Meeting and 20th Anniversary Celebration |
| Horse-drawn trolley tours of Pella's Collegiate Historic District are available at 4 and 4:30 pm (by reservation only, contact 641-628-4082). At 7 pm a free evening program will be available to the public in the Pella Opera House. The program will feature "Pella's Past in Postcards", "Collegiate Historic District and the Tuttle Log House" and updates from the restoration of 1110 Washington. Quilt raffles and awards will also be given. |
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| Sep 11 mySocialSecurity Education and Sign-Up |
| The Pella Public Library is pleased to host an information meeting about the new mySocialSecurity website. Representatives from the Ottumwa office of the Social Security Administration will teach you how to create a mySocialSecurity account and how to use the account to verify your earnings history and plan for your retirement. The education and sign-up event is September 11 at 10:30 a.m. in the Library meeting room. The event is free and open to the public. |
| Date: |
September 11, 2014 |
| Time: |
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM |
| Website: |
http://www.cityofpella.com/library |
| Location: |
Pella Public Library |
| Contact: |
Wendy Street |
| EMail: |
wstreet@cityofpella.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
September 11, 2014 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. |
| Fees/Admission: |
Free and open to the public. |
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| Sep 11 Bingo Night |
| Have fun playing Bingo! Proceeds benefit St. Mary's Catholic Church. Children 10-17 welcome with an adult. BINGO is held every Thursday from 6:30-8:30 pm at 1203 Peace Street (old church). Game prices range from $1.00 to 2.00 a game or $15 for a game packet. For more information contact Peggy Moriarity at 641-628-1549. |
| Date: |
September 11, 2014 |
| Time: |
6:30 PM - 9:00 PM |
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| Sep 12 Tassel Ridge Winery presents Wine & Burger Night |
| It’s Classic Bistro Night! Tonight’s burger is a Merlot Mushroom and Swiss Burger topped with Merlot Mushroom Sauce, made with Tassel Ridge American Merlot, and Swiss Cheese served on a Ciabatta Bun with a side of House Potato Wedges and a glass of your favorite Tassel Ridge wine (we recommend Tassel Ridge American Merlot). Finish your meal on a sweet note with a slice of Tassel Ridge Star Spangled White® Cake!From 5:30-7:30 pm, with burgers served until 7 pm. Advance prepaid, non-refundable reservations required by 3 pm on Thursday, September 11. Contact the Winery at 641.672.WINE (9463). $20 per person, plus tax—Harvest Club Member & 1 Guest: $15 per person, plus tax (includes dinner, 1 glass of wine, recipe card, and gratuity). |
| Date: |
September 12, 2014 |
| Time: |
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM |
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| Sep 13 de Bloemen Hof's Succulent Gardens Classes |
| Have fun creating a succulent garden or a succulent wreath to enjoy until the weather cools and then move it indoors to enjoy this winter! Classes are at 11 am and 2 pm and fee is $25; reservations required by September 12. Class is held at de Bloemen Hof, 2017 Washington Street (across from Fareway). |
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| Sep 13 - Sep 14 Dirty Wooden Shoe Cyclocross Race |
| Head to Lake Red Rock's South Overlook Park for cyclocross races, a unique discipline of bicycle racing that requires riders to traverse a short course featuring a variety of terrain including pavement, grass, steep hills and obstacles. In some instances racers will have to dismount and run a short distance with their bicycles. Races last between 30 minutes and an hour depending on the category and age level of racers, and historically has over 100 racers. Races will begin at 10 am with the masters category racers and conclude at 2:30 pm with junior racers on both Saturday and Sunday. The race will feature many local racers, most notably junior racer Tyler Reynolds of Pella, a recently crowned state champion in the criterium discipline. For more information about the Dirty Wooden Shoe cyclocross race, please visit www.pellabikeracing.com. |
| Date: |
September 13, 2014 |
| Time: |
10:00 AM - 2:30 PM |
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| Sep 13 Tassel Ridge Winery presents Wine & Pasta al Forno |
| Tonight it’s Pasta al Forno from our Wood Fired Oven. Start with wine tasting at 6 pm, then at 6:30 pm enjoy a Mixed Greens Caprese Salad with Tomatoes, Mozzarella, and Basil paired with Tassel Ridge Candlelight. Then choose Cavatappi Pasta with Marinara and Sausage or Rigatoni with Spinach, Mushrooms, and Ricotta paired with Tassel Ridge Pizzeria & Pasta Too!®. A Tassel Ridge Mudslide made with Tassel Ridge Chocolate Granfinalé™ ends the evening on a sweet note! Advance prepaid, non-refundable reservations required by 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 11. Contact the Winery at 641.672.WINE (9463). Cost is $35 per person, plus tax—Harvest Club Member & 1 Guest: $30 per person, plus tax (includes dinner, wine with each course, and gratuity). |
| Date: |
September 13, 2014 |
| Time: |
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
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| Sep 14 Mark Trammel Quartet with Journey Bound Concert |
| Iowa Southern Gospel Music Concerts presents the Mark Trammel Quartet at 2 pm with special pre-concert by Journey Bound at 1:30 pm! At the Pella Christian High School Vermeer Auditorium (300 Eagle Lane). Contact Tom & Cindy Drost at 641-669-0443 for tickets. Reserved seating. $18 in advance, $21 after September 7, $6 for children ages 2-12. Special $16/each price for groups of 10 or more. See www.iowasoutherngospel.com for additional information. |
| Date: |
September 14, 2014 |
| Time: |
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM |
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| Sep 15 Crossroads of Pella's English Language Class |
| Crossroads of Pella is offering an English Language Class from September 15- November 19. Registration is on September 15. Class is held Mondays and Wednesdays from 5-6:30 pm at the Pella Community Center (Third floor, room 306). Contact Crossroads at 641-628-1212 with questions. All are welcome. |
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| Sep 15 Pella Public Library's Intro to PowerPoint Computer Class |
| Learn the basics of Microsoft PowerPoint! Space is limited and signup is required. Space can be reserved at the main circulation desk with a $1 deposit. From 2-3:30 pm in the meeting room of the Pella Library. Contact 641-628-4268 with questions. |
| Date: |
September 15, 2014 |
| Time: |
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM |
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| Sep 18 Pathway to Health: Mind, Body and Soul 6 Week Program |
| Ready to try a different approach to fitness? True wellness addresses our entire being- body, soul and mind. We all face similar challenges to reaching and maintaining a healthy weight; however, we are also all very different in our motivations, what we enjoy, and our obstacles. The program includes sessions with a certified Personal Trainer, membership to Pella Rec Center, and a six-week class entitled "Training Your Mind". There you are taught proven strategies for the common challenges people face when they begin a fitness program, realistic fitness goals, motivation, and how to confront habits that prevent success. These classes are Thursdays from 5:30-6:30 pm at Pella Recreation Center. For more information, see www.pellarec.com or contact Julie Thomas at juliet@pellarec.com. Cost for the session is $149. Hosted by Pella Recreation Center and Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services. |
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| Sep 18 Bingo Night |
| Have fun playing Bingo! Proceeds benefit St. Mary's Catholic Church. Children 10-17 welcome with an adult. BINGO is held every Thursday from 6:30-8:30 pm at 1203 Peace Street (old church). Game prices range from $1.00 to 2.00 a game or $15 for a game packet. For more information contact Peggy Moriarity at 641-628-1549. |
| Date: |
September 18, 2014 |
| Time: |
6:30 PM - 9:00 PM |
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| Sep 19 Pella Recreation Center presents Active Aging Event |
| Reaching the age of 50 or over 50? Want to look good and feel great? Have more energy, be toned and strong? Yes to all, then join us at the Pella Recreation Center - Fitness Center for an Active Aging Event. Free and open to the public, door prizes and special offers. This event is at noon so bring in your lunch or enjoy our snacks and drinks. We will have Debra Atkinson as our keynote speaker. Debra is an author and international fitness presenter. We want to share with you the benefits of exercise and good health as you age. Bring your friends and spend some time invested in you and being a better you. More than just a gym… Contact 641-628-4622 or stacym@pellarec.com for more information. |
| Date: |
September 19, 2014 |
| Time: |
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM |
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| Sep 19 Tassel Ridge Winery presents Wine & Wood Fired Pizza Night |
| Join us in the Tassel Ridge Greenhouse for Wine & Wood Fired Pizza. Begin with an Italian Salad made with Romaine, Garbanzo Beans, Black Olives, and Italian Dressing. Then, Chef Frank and his team will prepare an 11-inch individual pizza just for you. Choose a Margherita Pizza, made with Tomato Sauce, Mozzarella, and Fresh Basil; a Pepperoni and Black Olive Pizza; a Chicken, Spinach, Artichoke Heart, and Black Olive Pizza; or an Arugula, Pear, and Prosciutto Pizza; and pair it with a glass of your favorite Tassel Ridge wine (we recommend Tassel Ridge Pizzeria & Pasta Too!®). From 5:30-7:30 pm with pizzas served until 7 pm. Advance prepaid, non-refundable reservations required by 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, Thursday, September 18. Contact the Winery at 641.672.WINE (9463). Cost is $25 per person, plus tax—Harvest Club Member & 1 Guest: $20 per person, plus tax (includes salad, 11-inch pizza, 1 glass of wine, and gratuity). |
| Date: |
September 19, 2014 |
| Time: |
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM |
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| Sep 19 Vermeer Corporation's Yellow Iron Academy Grand Opening Celebration |
| Come celebrate the grand opening of the Yellow Iron Academy! A ribbon cutting ceremony (6:30 pm) and open house (7-8 pm) will be open to the public, come explore and see what is happening inside the big red barn! Questions? Contact 641-621-8940 or vermeer@brighthorizons.com, or see www.brighthorizons.com/vermeer. |
| Date: |
September 19, 2014 |
| Time: |
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM |
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| Sep 20 Pella Middle School Garage and Bake Sale |
| The Pella Middle School is having a garage and bake sale from 8 am - 1 pm at the Pella Memorial Building (829 Broadway) to help fund the 2015 New York City/ Washington DC trip. There are 20+ families involved in the sale. Contact Sandy, 641-204-0114, with questions. |
| Date: |
September 20, 2014 |
| Time: |
8:00 AM - 1:00 PM |
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| Sep 20 JUMP for Kids 5K Run/Walk |
Join us for the JUMP 5K Run/Walk benefitting Journey Up Mentoring of Pella (JUMP for Kids). The race begins at 9 am at the North Overlook Beach and is a loop trail along beautiful Lake Red Rock.Medals and prizes from local businesses will be awarded at 10 am. Registration is $15 through September 1, then $20 through September 20.
To register, check jumpforkids.org or chronotrack.
Questions, contact George Clark at clarkgeo@central.edu or 641.295.3257 |
| Date: |
September 20, 2014 |
| Time: |
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM |
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| Sep 20 Families First Book Bash |
| Join Families First for a morning filled with crafts, activities and information for parents as we celebrate things that "GO"! The first 100 families with a child age 0-5 will receive a free copy of the book, "The Pigeon Loves Things That Go!". From 10-11:30 am at the Pella Public Library. |
| Date: |
September 20, 2014 |
| Time: |
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM |
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| Sep 20 Tassel Ridge Winery presents Wine & Taco Night |
| It’s Taco Night at Tassel Ridge Winery! Start the evening with Chef Frank’s Salsa and Chips paired with a Tassel Ridge Señorita made with Tassel Ridge Candlelight. Next we’ll be serving a Romaine Salad with Roasted Corn, Red Bell Pepper, Avocado, and Ancho Honey Dressing paired with Tassel Ridge Candlelight followed by a Beef Taco, a Chicken Taco, and a Fish Taco paired with Tassel Ridge Iowa Marquette Rosé. Caramel Flan will end the evening on sweet note! Enjoy wine tasting at 6 pm, then dinner seating at 6:30 pm. Advance prepaid, non-refundable reservations required by 3 pm on Thursday, September 18. Contact the Winery at 641.672.WINE (9463). Cost is $35 per person, plus tax—Harvest Club Member & 1 Guest: $30 per person, plus tax (includes dinner, wine as listed in menu, and gratuity). |
| Date: |
September 20, 2014 |
| Time: |
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
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| Sep 21 Tassel Ridge Winery presents Tailgating Ideas Too! |
| Chef Frank will show you how to make some more delicious and fun recipes for tailgating. From 1-3 pm. Advance prepaid, non-refundable reservations required by 3 pm on Friday, September 19. Contact the Winery at 641.672.WINE (9463). Cost is $10 per person, plus tax—Harvest Club Member & 1 Guest: $5 per person, plus tax. |
| Date: |
September 21, 2014 |
| Time: |
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM |
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| Sep 22 Pella Community Blood Drive |
| The Pella Community Blood Drive will take place on Monday, Sept. 22, at Peace Lutheran Church, 1000 Vermeer Rd. The hours are 1:30 PM until 6:30 PM. It is conducted by Life Serve Blood Center which serves 90 hospitals in Iowa. Pella Regional Hospital is one of the hospitals that receives their supply of blood from the Life Serve Organization. To schedule a donation or with questions call 800-287-4903. Walk-ins and new donors are always welcome. |
| Date: |
September 22, 2014 |
| Time: |
1:30 PM - 6:30 PM |
| Website: |
http://www.lifeservebloodcenter.org |
| Location: |
Peace Lutheran Church |
| Contact: |
Life Serve Blood Center 1-800-287-4903 |
| EMail: |
edie@iowatelecom.net |
| Date/Time Details: |
9/22/2014 |
| Fees/Admission: |
none |
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| Sep 23 Families First "Parenting with Love and Logic" Class Begins |
| Meet and eat begins at the Pella Pizza Ranch from 12-1 pm each Tuesday for those who would like to learn more about "Parenting with Love and Logic". Lunch and class are free (Provided by a grant from JMP Early Childhood Iowa Area) and free childcare is available in the nursery at Second Reformed Church (Please register so we have enough staff). Please contact Jodi Bokhoven at 641-628-8331 or famfirst@iowatelecom.net with questions or to register. |
| Date: |
September 23, 2014 |
| Time: |
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM |
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| Sep 24 Pella Opera House presents film West Side Story |
| Come enjoy this Academy Award Winning musical inspired by the story of Romeo and Juliet! Free admission, show starts at 6:30 pm at the Pella Opera House. Water and popcorn available for $1 each. Contact 641-628-8628 with questions. |
| Date: |
September 24, 2014 |
| Time: |
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM |
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| Sep 25 - Sep 27 Pella Historical Village Fall Festival at the Historical Village |
Coffee Time in Dutch Bakery. Coffee, apple cider and baked goods are served all day in the Dutch Bakery. Savor a cup of cider and a Dutch pastry while listening to the antique street organ. Lunch served Saturday from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm or while the Vegetable soup, windmill bread and pie last.
Tour the tallest working windmill in the United States, learn the ins and outs of operating an authentic Dutch Windmill.
Watch our skilled artisans at work quilting, spinning, weaving, knitting, tatting, crocheting, woodworking and making pottery. Stop and watch the blacksmith doing his craft and the steam engine with the whistle blowing occasionally. Our master woodworker will be demonstrating using tools from a previous era.
Flower Show
The Pella Garden Club Flower Show throughout the Wyatt Earp Home features all types of artistically arranged fresh and dried flowers.
The Fall Flower Show is open to all flower arrangers and growers. Flower Show schedules are available at the Pella Historical Village office.
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| Date: |
September 25, 2014 |
| Time: |
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
| Website: |
http://www.pellahsitorical.org |
| Date/Time Details: |
September 25 - 27; 9 am - 5 pm |
| Fees/Admission: |
Village admission: $5 adults, $3 students
Windmill admission: $5 adults, $3 students
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| Sep 25 First Baptist Soup Supper |
| SOUP, SANDWICHES, DESSERT AND DRINK |
| Date: |
September 25, 2014 |
| Time: |
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM |
| Location: |
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH FELLOWSHIP HALL 709 INDEPENDENCE PELLA, IOWA |
| Contact: |
JACKIE HARVEY |
| EMail: |
ajharvey@mediacombb.net |
| Date/Time Details: |
SEPTEMBER 25, 2014 4:30 P.M.-6:30 P.M. |
| Fees/Admission: |
FREEWILL OFFERING TO FUND WOMEN'S MISSION PROJECTS |
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| Sep 25 First Baptist Church Soup Supper |
| Enjoy sandwiches, soups and desserts at First Baptist Church, 709 Independence Street, from 4:30-6:30 pm in the fellowship hall. A freewill donation will be taken for mission projects. |
| Date: |
September 25, 2014 |
| Time: |
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM |
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| Sep 25 Families First Presents "Early Childhood Parenting Made Fun" 5 Week Class |
| Free class! Free meals! Free Childcare! This class teaches about how to make parenting fun for you and your little one(s). Class begins September 27 from 6-8 pm at Trinity Reformed Church. To register or for questions, contact Jodi Bokhoven, Director, at 641-628-8331 or famfirst@iowatelecom.net . Registration information can be found in the Town Crier or brought home from your child's school. |
| Date: |
September 25, 2014 |
| Time: |
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
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| Sep 25 Bingo Night |
| Have fun playing Bingo! Proceeds benefit St. Mary's Catholic Church. Children 10-17 welcome with an adult. BINGO is held every Thursday from 6:30-8:30 pm at 1203 Peace Street (old church). Game prices range from $1.00 to 2.00 a game or $15 for a game packet. For more information contact Peggy Moriarity at 641-628-1549. |
| Date: |
September 25, 2014 |
| Time: |
6:30 PM - 9:00 PM |
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| Sep 26 Hearthstone presents Health and Wellbeing Expo |
| Taste test healthy recipes, engage in activities and uncover your greatest potential! 9-11 am in the Pella Manor West Social Room (608 E 2nd St). Contact Natasha Nikkel, Wellness Director, for more information at 641-620-4219. |
| Date: |
September 26, 2014 |
| Time: |
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM |
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| Sep 26 Tassel Ridge Winery presents Wine & Wood Fired Pizza Night |
| Join us in the Tassel Ridge Greenhouse for Wine & Wood Fired Pizza Night. Begin with a Caprese Salad made with Tomato, Mozzarella, and Basil. Then, Chef Frank and his team will prepare an 11-inch individual pizza just for you. Choose a Margherita Pizza, made with Tomato Sauce, Mozzarella, and Fresh Basil; a Pepperoni and Black Olive Pizza; a Prosciutto, Arugula, and Pine Nut Pizza; or Ham, Pineapple, and Mozzarella Pizza paired with a glass of your favorite Tassel Ridge wine (we recommend Tassel Ridge Pizzeria & Pasta Too!®). From 5:30-7:30, with pizzas served until 7 pm. Advance prepaid, non-refundable reservations required by 3 pm on Thursday, September 25. Contact the Winery at 641.672.WINE (9463). $25 per person, plus tax—Harvest Club Member & 1 Guest: $20 per person, plus tax (includes salad, 11-inch pizza, 1 glass of wine, and gratuity). |
| Date: |
September 26, 2014 |
| Time: |
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM |
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| Sep 26 Pella Marching Dutch Chili Cook-Off |
| Pella Marching Dutch Chili Cook-Off Description: Please join us for the 3rd annual Pella High School Marching Dutch Chili Cook-Off at the Homecoming football game. Pella businesses, organizations, and school groups are cooking up their chilis, and you get to sample as many as you like. Vote for your favorite, and an award will be presented to the top vote-getter at the end of the 3rd quarter. Will Berean Baptist defend their 2013 title? Will "Shrek" chili win out? Will any of our other tasty competitors triumph? Come eat, vote, and find out. All proceeds from this event go to this year's Marching Dutch band trip to participate in the Citrus and Disney World parades in December. |
| Date: |
September 26, 2014 |
| Time: |
5:30 PM - 8:15 PM |
| Location: |
Pella High School Football Field (near the South endzone) |
| Contact: |
Lori Witt (band parent) 641-780-2240 |
| EMail: |
wittl@central.edu |
| Date/Time Details: |
Friday, September 26th -- Serving 5:30-8:15pm |
| Fees/Admission: |
Donation |
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| Sep 27 MH4H Color Blast 5K |
| Many Hands For Haiti is organizing their first Color Blast 5K to raise funds for a new truck for their ministry in Haiti. This 5K will begin at the Pella Rec Center and end at The Mango Tree. Cost is $30 for registering by September 13, $40 after September 13, or $50 day-of registration. For additional details or to register, see http://www.mh4h.org/colorblast/. |
| Date: |
September 27, 2014 |
| Time: |
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM |
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| Sep 27 Pella HS Marching Dutch Invitational |
| The Pella Community High School Marching Dutch will host its 5th annual marching band competition on Saturday, September 27th at the Pella High School Football Stadium. 19 of the area's best high school marching bands will compete for top honors in four classes. The Marching Dutch will perform at the end of the evening in Exhibition after the other schools. |
| Date: |
September 27, 2014 |
| Time: |
4:30 PM - 10:30 PM |
| Website: |
https://sites.google.com/a/pella.k12.ia.us/pella-high-school-band/marching-dutch/marching-dutch-invi |
| Location: |
Pella Community High School Football Stadium |
| Contact: |
Jason Pentico, Director of Bands
Pella Community High School |
| EMail: |
jason.pentico@pella.k12.ia.us |
| Date/Time Details: |
Saturday, September 27th / 4:30 - 10:30pm |
| Fees/Admission: |
$7 - Adults $4 - Students FREE - Children 5 and under |
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