Community Events & Activities

EVENTS

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

Tues. May 2
Elementary School Gym, Pleasantville-3:30-7:30pm

Fri. May 5
Knoxville Hospital & Clinics, Knoxville 8:00am-12:00pm

Community Events

Tues. May 2
Business Owners and Managers Meeting-8am
Chamber Office

Tues. May 2
Casey’s South 15 yr. Ann-10 am

Sat. May 6
Justice Brothers/Gillund Enterprises/Lion’s Club Night

School Events & Activities

SCHOOL EVENTS

Mon. May 1
G Golf, Little Hawkeye Conf., H, 9:00
B Golf, Little Hawkeye Conf, at Norwalk, 9:00
7/8 B Track, Pella, t, 4:30
7/8 G Track, Osky, T, 4:30
B Track, 9/10 KHS Invt. ,H, 4:45

Tues. May 2
5th Grade Orientation
G Tennis, Norwalk, T, 4:14
B Tennis, Norwalk, H, 4:15
G Track, KHS Invt., H, 5:00
B Tr. Little Dutch Invt., T, 5:00
G Soccer, Norwalk, H, 5:30
KMS Bank Festival at H.S. all day; Bank Festival at H.S.

Thurs. May 4
B Tennis, Albia, H, 4:15
G/B Track, 9/10 Grinnell Relays, T, 5:00
B Soccer, Carlisle, H, 5:30

Fri. May 5
State H. S. Large Group Contest, TBA
Middle School Play, 7:00

Sat. May 6
B Golf, Chariton Invt., T, 8:00

Upcoming Events

UPCOMING EVENTS

Wed. May 17
Art Alliance Meeting-7pm
Lake Red Rock Cultural Center

Fri. May 19
Coffee with the Mayor-4:00pm
Knoxville Chamber Office

The Senior Connection

SENIOR EVENTS

Other Recreation

Other Recreation

Knoxville Public Library
Open
Mon-Thurs 10 am-8 pm
Friday 10am-5pm
Saturday 10am-3pm
Sunday 2pm-4pm

Knoxville Recreation Center
Swimming, basketball, Racquetball, Complete Exercise Room and Game Room.

Knoxville Regional Livestock Market

Fri. May 5
Regular Cattle Sale

In this issue you will find:

Knoxville Chamber of Commerce Race Booth
VILLIAGE THEATRE TICKETS
COFFEE WITH THE MAYOR
KNOXVILLE ART ALLIANCE MEETING
The Measure of a LEADER
Lake Red Rock Project
Mumps Vaccine Available at Knoxville Hospital & Clinics
Thanks for Opening your Door!
6th Annual Mike McKay Memorial Sun and Fun Day
Retail
-Call to Artists-
Robin and Diane Roberts of Meskwaki

Knoxville Chamber of Commerce Race Booth

Would you like to volunteer on race nights for a couple of hours (during Nationals will be more hours) and get free tickets into the races? We have the opportunity for you……….
Call us at 641-828-7555.

VILLIAGE 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.

COFFEE WITH THE MAYOR

THURSDAY, APRIL 20, 2006
(Thursday, this month only)
4:00-5:00 PM
KNOXVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OFFICE
309 E MAIN

Mayor Harv Sprafka invites anyone with thoughts, ideas, concerns or questions
to join him for a cup of coffee.

KNOXVILLE ART ALLIANCE MEETING

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 19, 2006

7:00 PM

AT THE LAKE RED ROCK CULTURAL CENTER

These meetings are open to all interested in bringing the Art scene to Knoxville.
Artists of all kinds are welcome and you don’t have to be an artist to participate.

The Measure of a LEADER

Maximum Impact Simulcast
FRIDAY, MAY 5, 2006
Coming Live via Satellite To:
First United Methodist Church
313 E Montgomery
Knoxville, IA 50138
The 2005 Maximum Impact Simulcast will deliver a remarkable day of leadership training. Join over 80,000 business leaders around the country for an unforgettable day of leadership development.

Renowned athletes, authors, and leadership experts from virtually every circle of influence are converging for the most compelling leadership event of the year. For more information on this event please visit: www.maximumimpact.com/mis.
Understand character qualities that activate and empower your leadership.
Take home practical advice and action steps to increase your influence index.
FOR TICKET ORDERS: CALL-(641) 842-3712

Lake Red Rock Project

Tracy Spry, Park Ranger
1105 Highway T15
Knoxville, IA  50138
641-828-7522 or 641-628-8690 ext. 6430
Spring Wildflower Activities at Lake Red Rock
Marion County, IA - Take a walk with a Park Ranger to search for the spring jewels of the woodlands at Lake Red Rock.  There will be fun flower games and crafts to enjoy as well!  Activities will be held on two Sundays, April 30th and May 7th at the North Overlook Picnic Area from 1:30 – 3:00 p.m.  Admission is free, and pre-registration is not required.  Programs will be cancelled if raining.  Call Park Ranger Junifer Kruse at 641-828-7522 ext 6441 for more information.

Mumps Vaccine Available at Knoxville Hospital & Clinics

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
KNOXVILLE, Iowa – Knoxville Hospital & Clinics has vaccine for mumps available. Mumps is a virus spread by airborne transmission with mucus or droplets from the nose or throat of an infected person, usually when a person coughs or sneezes. The most common symptoms are fever, headache, and swollen salivary glands under the jaw. The disease can lead to hearing loss, infection of the covering of the brain and spinal cord and, in 20-30% of males who have reached puberty, the disease can cause painful swollen testicles.
It is recommended that people who have these symptoms should stay home from work or school. If individuals need medical care, please call your doctor and do not just walk into the clinic.
It is assumed that individuals who are over the age of 65 had the mumps. Also assumed, children age K-12 and currently enrolled in school have been vaccinated. Anyone else, unless you are certain you have had the mumps or both doses of the vaccination for mumps, should be vaccinated.
            In addition to getting the vaccination, individuals can further protect themselves and others by practicing good hygiene. Cover your nose and mouth, preferably with disposable tissue when sneezing or cough or sneeze into your upper sleeve, not your hands. Practice good hand-washing techniques by cleaning your hands with soap and warm water for at least 15 seconds.
            The current outbreak of mumps is the worst outbreak nationwide in twenty years. For further information regarding the mumps vaccination, please call the Knoxville Hospital Clinic at 828-7211.
Knoxville Hospital & Clinics, a Critical Access Hospital serving Marion County and the surrounding area, is dedicated to providing personal, progressive quality health care with compassion.  For more information regarding this release and other happenings at Knoxville Hospital & Clinics, call the Public Relations office at (641) 842-1418.

Thanks for Opening your Door!

It is that time of year again to start lining up host houses for the thousands of visitors coming to Knoxville for the Nationals.
If you feel this is something that interest you, please fill out the enclosed form, so that we can best match guests to your home.
Many of the applications we receive also include a letter describing the jobs, interests and backgrounds of the visitor.
The more specifics you can give us, the more likely the people that visit your home will be the kind of people you will enjoy visiting.

We will refer the requests to you, and then you will determine the rates for stay between yourselves. We hope that you will maintain reasonable expectations, and that the fees will be below hotel rates. There is no obligation for either party if you cannot come to an agreement.

This is our opportunity to showcase the wonderful hospitality of Knoxville, Iowa to people from all over the world.
The comments that we receive from guests tell us this is one of the highlights of the Knoxville Nationals!!
RETURN TO: KNOXVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
P.O. BOX 71 KNOXVILLE, IA 50138

NAME:_______________________________________________________________________

ADDRESS:____________________________________________________________________

CITY:________________________STATE:________________________ZIP_______________

PHONE: (HOME)________________________________(WORK)________________________

EMAIL:______________________________ BEST TIME TO CALL:___________________

TYPE OF HOUSING AVAILABLE:
_______Number of guests/couples (specify) able to accommodate.
_______Total number of separate rooms available for guests.
_______Total number of separate beds. _____single _____full _____queen _____king

Y N Do you have air-conditioning?
Y N There is separate shower/bath accommodations for guests.
Y N Are accommodations handicapped accessible?

List of special amenities _________________________________________________________

TYPE OF CAMPING AVAILABLE:
__________# of camping units available. Approximate area: ____________________________
Type of units preferred: Tents_____Self-contained RV’s ______Pickup/trailer units _______
Facilities available for campers: Electricity_____Water_____Shade_____Paved Parking ______
Showers_______Laundry Facilities_______Other_____________________________________
Distance/miles to Knoxville Raceway from these accommodations:________________________
Y N I can provide transportation to the track for my guests.

FACILITY/ACCOMMODATIONS RESTRICTIONS:
Smoking allowed _____ Non-Smoking only _____ NO PREFERENCE _____
Alcohol/beer allowed _____ Alcohol-free only _____ NO PREFERENCE _____
Pets allowed_____ No Pets allowed _____ NO PREFERENCE _____

Do you care if guests smoke outside?_____

ESTIMATED FEES/DATES ACCOMMODATIONS AVAILABLE:
For Housing:$ _______________fee per person, or per room for staying in home. (please Indicated)
For Camping:$_______________fee per camping unit per night.
Dates accommodations are available:_______________________________________________
Guest must depart (DATE): _______________________________________________________

6th Annual Mike McKay Memorial Sun and Fun Day

June 16, 2006

Come join us for a day full of golf, sun and loads of fun at the 6th Annual Mike McKay Memorial Sun and Fun Day. Due to the number of participants in the past years there will be a morning and afternoon session.

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Registration Form

Team Name:

Golfer #1: Pine Knolls Member Non-Member
Golfer #2: Pine Knolls Member Non-Member
Golfer #3: Pine Knolls Member Non-Member
Golfer #4: Pine Knolls Member Non-Member

Address of Team Captain:

City:_________________________State:_____Zip:_____________

Phone:__________________Fax:_________________________

E-Mail:

Tee Time Shotgun (Circle Session) 7:30 am 12:00 Noon

Fees: $45 per golfer morning session Team Total $180
$50 per golfer afternoon session Team Total $200
50/50 Raffle Tickets @ $1 each, 6 for $5, 25 for $20

Total Due:
Form of payment: ________________ Check #__________________
Credit Card #
Expiration:
Name on Card:

Call clubhouse at 842-3730 to reserve and pay for golf cart.

Mail or fax completed entry form to: Knoxville Chamber of Commerce, 309 E. Main Street,
Knoxville, Iowa 50138 Fax: (641)828-7978

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-Call to Artists-

For
Arts Alliance Showcase
Lake Red Rock Cultural Center
June 1, 2006 7:00 PM

Artists needed to display artwork. All mediums
encouraged. Musicians, actors, poets, and dancers also
needed to share their work.

Registration is free and informal. Register by calling
Scott Ziller at 891-6288, or sign up at the door, June 1st.

Displays need to be set up by 6:30pm. If questions, call Scott.

Robin and Diane Roberts of Meskwaki

Settlement will be at:
 
The KNOXVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
 
MAY 6th 2006 1:00 PM
 
Learn about the WWI and II Code Talkers from Meskwaki and other tribes
 
Very Interesting displays
 
The Navaho aren’t the only Code Talkers learn much more about it at this presentation.
 
Sponsored by AMVETS Post 63 Knoxville

MOVIES

April 28-May 4
Fri/Sat: 7:00; 9:00
Sun: 2:00; 7:00
Mon-Thurs: 7:00

THE WILD (G)

April 21-27
Fri/Sat 7:15; 9:25
Sun: 2:15; 7:15
Mon-Thurs: 7:15

RV (PG)