Community Events & Activities

EVENTS

Blood Drives
For Appointments,
call 1-800-452-1097

Friday, November 24
Knoxville Hospital & Clinics, Lobby 8am-12pm

Community Events

Tuesday, October 17
8am Business Owners & Managers Meeting

Wednesday, October 18
7pm Red Rock Arts Alliance Meeting

Friday, October 20
7:30am Ambassador’s Meeting at Mr. C’s Restaurant
Coffee with the Mayor 4-5pm

Sunday, October 22nd
Knoxville CROP Walk at the First Presbyterian Church starting at
1 p.m.

Don’t forget these dates!!

Thursday, November 16
Living Windows

Friday, November 17
Lighted Parade
Get Signed Up!! Deadline November 9, 2006

School Events & Activities

SCHOOL EVENTS

Monday October 16
7-8 VB, Centerville, 7H, 6T, 4:15
JV FB, Chariton, T, 6:00

Tuesday October 17
G Swimming w/Dowling at Indianola, 6:00
West PTO, 6:30
Debate at ADM, 7:00

Wednesday October 18
Washington, D.C. Meeting for 8th Graders, 6:30 pm at Middle Auditorium

Thursday October 19
District Cross Country, TBA
G Swimming, CIML Central Conference at Dowling, 5:00

Friday October 20
9/Var FB, Norwalk, T, 5:00

Saturday October 21
All State Auditions

Upcoming Events

Upcoming Events

Thursday, October 26
Ribbon Cutting at 12pm for Knoxville Flooring and Home Center

Saturday, October 28
Swap Meet at Slideways
Retail Beggars from 1-3pm

Monday, October 31
Beggars Night 6-8pm

Thursday, November 16
Living Windows

Friday, November 17
Lighted Parade
Get Signed Up!! Deadline November 9, 2006

The Senior Connection

SENIOR EVENTS

Mon. October 16
10:45 You Can! You Can! Exercise Group (Nutrition Site)
1:00 Painting

Tuesday October 17
9:30 You Can! Rec Center
9:45 Site Council Meeting
12:30 Sr. Board Meeting
1:00 Ceramics

Wednesday October 18
10:30 You Can! Line-Dancing Lessons Foot Clinic

Thursday October 19
9:00 Walk &Mini Talk at V .A.
11:00 Bingo

Friday October 20
1:00 You Can! Bowling at
Fairlanes Bowl

Other Recreation

Red Rock Art Alliance Farmers Market Line-UP

None scheduled till Spring! Have a great Fall/Winter!!

Library and Rec. Center Info.

Knoxville Public Library
Open
Mon. - Thurs. 10 a.m. -7p.m.
Fri. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sat. 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Sun-Closed

Knoxville Recreation Center
Swimming, Basketball, Racquetball, Complete Exercise Room and Game Room.
For more information call (641) 828-0580. 

Chamber Email

Please note that the Knoxville Chamber of Commerce and Economic Growth Development Office has changed internet providers and the new email addresses are as follows:

Roxanne Johnson, Director: rxjohnson@iowatelecom.net
Donell States, Executive Assistant: dstates@iowatelecom.net
Teresa Rowley: trowley@iowatelecom.net
Main Chamber email: knoxvillechamber@iowatelecom.net

In this issue you will find:

Business Owners and Managers Meeting
COFFEE WITH THE MAYOR
K.O.P.S.
Become a Chamber Member
Ribbon Cutting
CALLING CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS
Civic Organizations Update Form
2006 Knoxville CROP WALK
Community Health Services of Marion County
Living Windows 2006
Lighted Holiday Parade
Lighted Holiday Parade Entry Form
Swap Meet at Slideways
Get Noticed Web Design
Local Talent Wanted
VILLAGE THEATRE TICKETS

Business Owners and Managers Meeting

Business Morning Meeting
Tuesday, October 17, 2006
8:00 AM

The Knoxville Chamber of Commerce Office

The Knoxville Chamber of Commerce is hosting a meeting to discuss the challenges and issues businesses owners and managers are facing in Knoxville.

This will be your chance to discuss your ideas and views to effect positive change in our community. Come meet Roxanne Johnson, the new Executive Director of the Knoxville Chamber of Commerce.

Many great ideas have come out of these meetings and have been implemented, so please come join us for a cup of coffee.

COFFEE WITH THE MAYOR

Friday, October 20, 2006
4:00-5:00pm
Knoxville Chamber of Commerce
Office
309 E Main St
Knoxville, IA
Anyone with thoughts, ideas,
concerns or questions for Mayor Sprafka are invited to attend.

K.O.P.S.

Ribbon Cutting

The Chamber is looking to update our records on Civic Organizations. If you are part of or know someone who is part of a Civic Organization such as Rotary, Kiwanis, Red Hat Society, Booster Club, KACT, etc. please contact Donell at the Chamber. Email dstates@iowatelecom.net or phone 828-7555. Thanks!

Civic Organizations Update Form


Knoxville Chamber of Commerce
2006 Civic Organizations

Please complete and return to: Knoxville Chamber of Commerce
309 E. Main St.
Knoxville, Iowa 50138

Group/Organization Name:

Contact Name/Title:

Address:

City, State, Zip:

Extended description of your location: _______________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

When you meet:______________________________________________________

Phone: Fax:

E-mail: Web Site:

Description of Organization:

______________________________________________________________________

Services offered:

# of Members:

Date and Year started:

Signature:

Please complete reverse side also.

Future Plans:

What Makes Your Organization
Unique?________________________________________________________________

How can the Knoxville Chamber of Commerce assist you with your group/organization:

Comments and Suggestions:

Below is a list of Events the Chamber will put on yearly. If you would like to volunteer at one or more of these events please check the event you wish to help with. Thank you for you support.

____Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet (always in Jan.)
____March 28, 2007-Iowa Flag Day
____July 4-July 4th Celebration
____June 15, 2007-Mike McKay Memorial Golf Outing
____August 8-11, 2007- Nationals Parking
____August 8-11, 2007-Nationals Shuttles Sevice
____August 9, 10 & 11, 2007-Pit Stop Pancake Feed
____August 11, 2007-Nationals Parade
____August 11, 2007-Bizarre Bazaar
____Sept. 28, 29, 30, 2007-Old Home Days
____Sept. 29, 2007-Another Dam Bike Ride
____April-Sept.-Knoxville Chamber Race Booth (Race nights from 5:30-7:30-2 free tickets to the races
included)
____June-August-Fun Uptown After Five (Friday nights on the square 5-10:30)

2006 Knoxville CROP WALK

2006 Knoxville CROP WALK

Knoxville CROP Walk to fight hunger is Oct. 22

The 2006 Knoxville CROP Walk is right around the corner. Walkers from all over Marion County will walk to fight hunger on at 1 p.m. on Sunday, October 22. This year’s walk “taps into water” by helping Church World Service in its efforts to provide access to safe drinking water to people in need around the world. The walk also shares 25 percent of its proceeds with Helping Hands Food Pantry in Knoxville.

Last year, CROP walkers raised $3,150 on a beautiful autumn stroll through Marion County Park. Walk organizers hope the 2006 walk brings more great weather, more walkers and more funds to fight hunger in Knoxville and around the world.

In addition to the traditional 3.1-mile route, this year’s walk has a special new feature for walkers of all ages, the “Golden Mile.” This shorter route is for the very young and young-at-heart who want to help CROP fight hunger.

A special guest, Rev. Russ Melby, Director of Iowa Church World Service, the statewide coordinator of CROP Walks, will participate in this year’s Knoxville walk.

Pastor Bob Smith of Helping Hands Food Pantry says his agency is very grateful for the money that CROP Walk provides each year. The 25 percent portion of walk funds that Helping Hands receives provides added support for the hundreds of families served there twice every month.

Walkers will gather at 1 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 22 at First Presbyterian Church, 409 S. Park Lane, to register and rev up for the walk. Local musician Katie Davis will lead songs before walkers hit the trails at 1:30 p.m. The routes will include educational signs and activities to raise awareness about clean water and sanitation. After the walks, all walkers return to the church, for snacks and drinks. All walkers receive prizes from area restaurants or stores, and the top two fund-raisers receive gift certificates.

For more information about CROP Walk, or to receive sponsor forms for yourself or your group, contact Pat Finan at 842-5267 or stop by Helping Hands, 117 E. Main St. in Knoxville.

Community Health Services of Marion County

Community Health Services of Marion County will be holding influenza immunization clinics throughout the county beginning October 23.

Influenza Clinics are scheduled at the following Senior Citizen
Centers unless otherwise indicated.

October 23, 2006 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. Knoxville
October 24, 2006 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. Pleasantville
October 25, 2006 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. Pella
October 26, 2006 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. Bussey
October 27, 2006 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. Melcher-Dallas
October 30, 2006 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. Annex basement
November 7, 2006 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Annex basement

Medicare Part B covers the cost of Influenza vaccine. You must show your Medicare card at the time and sign a consent form. If you are not covered by Medicare Part B, the cost for the influenza shot is $20. If you need a pneumonia immunization, you must see your physician or health care provider.

If you have any questions, please contact Barb Van Wyk, R.N. at Community Health Services, 104 S. 6th Street, Knoxville. Phone # 828-2238.

Living Windows 2006

1. PARADE PARTICULARS
In order to be considered for inclusion in the 2006 Lighted Holiday Parade you must provide a complete description of your entry, including all dimensions and indicating equipment associated with the display. A photograph of the display should also accompany the entry form.
2. SALES
Any companies selling merchandise must conform to the legal tax ordinance of federal, state, county and city authorities. Forms will be available at registration and must be turned in before departure.
3. PAYMENT & CANCELLATION POLICY
Full payment must accompany this contract to secure space assignment. All cancellations must be in writing. Companies that cancel 60 days prior to the expo will receive a full refund. After the 60 day cut-off, a 50% cancellation fee will apply to all cancellations; no refunds to companies that cancel less than 2 weeks prior to the parade. Exhibitors that are 30 days past due with no confirming payment, will be automatically cancelled. If they wish to be reinstated, their space will be assigned according to availability upon receipt of a written request and full payment.
4. EXHIBITS
Exhibits shall be so arranged as not to obstruct the general view nor hide the exhibits of others.
5. SPACE ASSIGNMENT
Space assignment will be at the sole discretion of the promoter. Space assignment, written or otherwise, will not be guaranteed until check-in time. Promoter reserves the right to make last minute changes.
6. INFLATABLES, HEIGHT LIMITATIONS AND SAMP LING
Advertising over 10 feet high, inflatables and product sampling are not permitted without the expressed written consent of the promoter.
7. OPERATION
Promoter reserves the right to restrict the exhibit to a maximum noise level and to suitable methods of operation and display materials. If, for any reason, an exhibit and its contents are deemed objectionable by Promoter, the exhibit will be subject to removal. This reservation includes persons, things, conduct, printed matter or any item of poor character which management in it’s sole discretion considers objectionable to the events well being. In the event such an eviction or restriction is enforced, management will not be liable for refunding rental fees or funds for exhibition, except at its own discretion. Entry agrees that management may substitute the actual space assigned to entry if necessary.
8. EQUIPMENT RENTAL
Exhibitors must not injure or deface property. Should such damage occur, Exhibitor is liable to property’s owner. Exhibitor is responsible for lost or stolen rental equipment such as tables and chairs. 9. UNOCCUPIED SPACE
Management reserves the right, should any rented Exhibitor’s space remain unoccupied on the closing hour of line up, or should any space be forfeited due to failure to make proper payment, to rent said space to any other Exhibitor, or use said space in any other manner, but this clause shall not be construed as affecting the obligation of Exhibitor to pay the full amount specified in his invoice for space rental should management not resell the space.
10. SUBLETTING OF SPACE
Exhibitor shall not assign, sublet or apportion the whole or any part of the space assigned or have representatives, equipment or materials from other firms than his own in the Exhibitor space without written consent of management.
11. LIABILITY EXCLUSIONS
Management take reasonable precautions to safeguard Exhibitor’s property. However, management will not be liable for loss or damage to the property of Exhibitors’ or its representatives or employees from theft, fire, accident, acts of God or any other causes beyond his control. Exhibitor agrees to save the promoter, employees, management, its agents and employees free and harmless of and from all claims, demands, damages and liability of whatsoever kind and character asserted by any person or persons on account of damage to property or injury to or death of any persons occurring on or about the premises arising out of the use of the premises by Exhibitor.
12. INSURANCE
Exhibitors’ shall carry and maintain during the Event and at his sole cost and expense, personal injury and property damage coverage under a policy of general public liability insurance. Exhibitor shall also carry insurance for property damage or combined single limit bodily injury and property damage policy.
Exhibitor warrants that by signing this contract he will comply with the insurance regulations of this contract.
13. INABILITY TO PERFORM
If management should be prevented from holding the Event or if it cannot permit Exhibitor to occupy his space due to circumstances beyond its control, including but not limited to, strike, civil disobedience, acts of war, acts of God, management will refund to Exhibitor the amount of rental paid by him, less a proportionate share of the event expenses, and management shall have no further obligation or liability to the Exhibitor. If Exhibitor shall have no rental payment, he nevertheless shall be obligated to pay his proportionate share of expenses.
14. MISCELLANEOUS
The person signing this agreement or the Promoter has full authority to bind the Exhibitor to all provisions of this agreement. In the event any controversy or litigation should arise concerning this agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled to its attorney fees and costs actually incurred in such litigation. It is not permitted to throw candy or other items during the parade.

Swap Meet at Slideways

Get Noticed Web Design

Besides great looking affordable Websites, Get Noticed Web Design now offers Custom Embroidery and Monogramming Services. We can embroider almost any thing with your business name company logo. Some items include , Polo shirts, T-shirts, Tote bags, Jackets, Gym bags, Bath towels, Purses, Hand bags, Gift items, Fund raiser items and Much, Much More.
(641) 842-6520 or (515) 669-9322
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Local Talent Wanted

The Coffee Connection: Looking for local talent to come in & play or sing on weekends.
Must be clean, family friendly entertainment.
If interested, contact Terri Stauner-828-8141 or stop by-213 E. Main Street Knoxville

VILLAGE THEATRE TICKETS

$4.00

The Knoxville Chamber of Commerce and Fridley Theatres are working together to save you money.
If you would like to save $1.00 on a movie ticket stop by the Chamber office at 309 E Main, Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm and buy your tickets. Kid's tickets are still $3.50.

AT THE MOVIES