Community Events & Activities

EVENTS

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

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

Community Events

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

Friday, October 27 & Saturday, October 28
Haunted Hay Ride Presented by the Optimist Club

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

Sunday, October 29
Daylight Savings Time Ends
DON’T FORGET TO CHANGE YOUR CLOCKS BACK 1 HOUR!!!!

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 23
District Volleyball, TBA
JV FB, Norwalk, H, 6:00

Tuesday October 24
Debate at Dallas Center-Grimes

Wednesday October 25
N/A

Thursday October 26
N/A

Friday October 27
END OF FIRST QUARTER
9/Var FB, Clarke, T, 5:00

Saturday October 28
Volleyball Coaches’ Meeting at Pella, 9:00
State Cross Country at Fort Dodge, 12:00
Girls District Swimming, TBA

Upcoming Events

Upcoming Events

Tuesday, October 31
Beggars Night 6-8pm

Thursday, November 2
First of Knoxville/GMAC Realty 25th Anniversary Open House and Business After Hours 5-7 pm

Saturday, November 11
Veterans Day Parade

Thursday, November 16
Living Windows

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

Thursday, November 23
THANKSGIVING
CHAMBER OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED!!!!

Thursday, November 30
OTF Christmas Home Tours

The Senior Connection

SENIOR EVENTS

Mon. October 23
10:45 You Can! Exercise Group (Nutrition Site)
1:00 Painting

Tuesday October 24
9:30 You Can! Knoxville
Recreation Center
1:00 Ceramics

Wednesday October 25
Cards 9-1
10:30 You Can! Line–Dancing Lessons
Birthday & Anniversaries
Celebration

Thursday October 26
9:00 Walk & Mini Talk at V .A.
5 P.M. Senior Potluck

Friday October 27
10:30 So Far Away Discussion Group
1:00 You Can! Bowling at
Fairlanes Bowl

Other Recreation

Knoxville Area Community Theater

production of "You Can't Take It With You"
 
$15.00 Dinner and Show - November 10th, 11th and 18th.
Dinner catered by Fennema's Catering of Monroe
Doors open and dinner from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm.  Show at 7:30 pm.
 
$8.00 Show Only - November 10th, 11th and 18th
General Admission seating
Doors open at 7:00 pm.  Show at 7:30 pm.
 
$8.00 Matinee - November 12th
General Admission seating
Refreshments provided by Cookies by Anna
Doors open at 1:30 pm.  Show at 2:00 pm.
 
Tickets are available at Sugar & Spice in downtown Knoxville.  Phone orders and credit cards will be charged a $2.00 handling fee.
For more information, please visit our website at www.k-act.org or call Gary at 641-842-2943.

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:

Community Health Services of Marion County
Crisis Intervention Services will be hosting "In Her Shoes"
Ribbon Cutting
Swap Meet at Slideways
Haunted Hayride
Become a Chamber Member
CALLING CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS
Civic Organizations Update Form
First of Knoxville/GMAC Realty
VETERANS DAY NOVEMBER 11, 2006
Living Windows 2006
Lighted Holiday Parade
Lighted Holiday Parade Entry Form
Our Town Florist's Christmas Home Tours
Get Noticed Web Design
Local Talent Wanted
VILLAGE THEATRE TICKETS

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.

Crisis Intervention Services will be hosting "In Her Shoes"

Crisis Intervention Services will be hosting “In Her Shoes,” an opportunity for the community to better understand the experiences battered women face in their everyday lives. “In Her Shoes” is a program which will give participants the chance to walk through personal stories of women whose lives have been touched by abusive partners. The program allows participants to make choices which will unfold a life story of interactions with formal and informal resources. “In Her Shoes” will provide an unforgettable night for everyone involved. Anyone interested in learning more about the complex course of domestic violence and poverty from a victim’s standpoint is encouraged to attend. “In Her Shoes” will be held October 24, 2006 from 5 P.M. to 7 P.M. at the United Way in Oskaloosa, 500 High Avenue West. Refreshments will be provided. Come see what life is like in the shoes of a woman experiencing domestic violence. For more information call Crystal Sodak at 673-5499 or Janese Greenhalgh at 673-0336.

Ribbon Cutting

Haunted Hayride

Join Us for a Haunted Hay Ride
Presented by the
Knoxville Optimist Club
October 27th and 28th
Location: Marion County Park
Time: 7pm– 10 pm
Kids of all ages are welcome!!
Kids $3.00 Adults $5.00
Refreshments Provided!!!

Become a Chamber Member

Knoxville Chamber of Commerce
2006 Membership Application

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

2006 Dues:____ Payment Information: (Circle) Enclosed Bill January Bill Quarterly

Business Name:

Contact Name/Title:

Address:

City, State, Zip:

Extended description of your location: _______________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

Hours of Operation:______________________________________________________

Phone: Fax:

E-mail: Web Site:

Owner: Manager:

Description of Business:

______________________________________________________________________
(manufacturing, service, retail, corporation, partnership, etc.)

Products/Services offered:

Full Time Employees: Part Time Employees:

Date and Year Business Opened:

Signature:

Please complete reverse side also.

Future Plans for Company:

What Makes Your Business Unique?____________________________________________________________________

What Drew you to this Field of Business? _______________________________________

Personal Background: What qualities you bring to this business field? _________________

How can the Knoxville Chamber of Commerce assist you with your business:

Comments and Suggestions:

CALLING CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS

ATTENTION CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS
ATTENTION CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS

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)

First of Knoxville/GMAC Realty

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.

Our Town Florist's Christmas Home Tours

November 30th 5PM- 8PM

Beautifully decorated homes by the design staff at OTF and the creative homeonwers

All proceeds go to S.O.S (Save Our Stadium)

Reception and goodies following at Our Town Florist

Tickets available at OTF, Pizza Hut and the Knoxville Chamber of Commerce.

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
www.getnoticedwebdesign.com

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