Community Events & Activities

EVENTS

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

Friday July 7
Knoxville Hospital and Clinics
8:00-12:00pm

Community Events

Fri. June 30
Ag in the City/Special Olympics

Tues. July 4
Knoxville’s 4th of July Spectacular

Saturday, July 8
Family Fun Fair at Auld Park

School Events & Activities

SCHOOL EVENTS

Monday. June 26
Middle BB/Black, Norwalk, H, 10:00
Middle BB/Gold, Carlisle, T, 10:00
9/JV/V Softball, Pella-C, T, 4:30

Tues. June 27
9/DH BB, Winterset, T, 10:00
Middle BB/Gold, Bondurant, T, 10:00
Middle BB/Black, Norwalk, H, 10:00
Middle SB, Indianola, T, 10:00
9/JV/V SB, Chariton, H, 4:30
Var/DH BB, Grinnell, H, 5:30

Wed. June 28
Middle BB/Gold, Norwalk, T, 10:00
Middle BB/Black, Clarke, H, 10:00
Middle SB, SE Polk, T, 10:00
9/JV/V Softball, Norwalk, H, 4:30
JV/V BB SE Warren, T, 5:30

Thurs. June 29
Middle BB/Gold, SE Warren, T, 10:00
JV/V Softball, Boone, T, 6:00

Fri. June 30
9/DH BB, Eddyville, H, 10:00
Middle SB, Newton, H, 10:00
Var/DH BB, Osky, T, 5:30

Sat. July 1
Var Softball, DM North Invt., T, TBA

Upcoming Events

UPCOMING EVENTS

Fri. June 30
Ag in the City/Special Olympics

Tues. July 4
Knoxville’s 4th of July Spectacular

Saturday, July 8
Family Fun Fair at Auld Park

Fri. & Sat., July 14-15
Ridiculous Days Sidewalk Savings

July 14-20
Marion County Fair

The Senior Connection

SENIOR EVENTS

Mon. June 26
Bank Drawing Sponsored by Iowa State Savings Bank
1:00 Painting

Tues. June 27
11:00 Chair Dancing
1:00 Ceramics

Wed. June 28
Chef Charles Activity
9-2 Cards

Thurs. June 29
11:00 Bingo

Fri. June 30
10:30-11:30 Country Too

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.

Red Rock Art Alliance Farmers Market Line-UP
Nothing due to Ag in the City

 

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. 

In this issue you will find:

Plants
Knoxville Chamber of Commerce Race Booth
Knoxville 4th of July Spectacular "HOT ZONE" Tickets
Mr. and Ms. Marion County Fair
Misc. Events
2006 Nationals Parade Entry Form
Thanks for Opening your Door!
Business Morning Meeting
COFFEE WITH THE MAYOR
VILLIAGE THEATRE TICKETS

Plants

As you have probably noticed the planters on the square have been planted and in
order to keep them alive they will need to be watered. If you have a planter outside your business please put a gallon of water on them at least every other day if it hasn’t rained.

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.

Knoxville 4th of July Spectacular "HOT ZONE" Tickets

The Knoxville 4th of July Committee has 10 seats available for the fireworks show at Ground Zero. The seats are $100 each and are on a first come first serve basis.

Each seat will be located right at the launch site with the City of Knoxville Firefighters. The money for the Ground Zero seats will go to the 4th of July in Knoxville fund.

For more information or to purchase tickets please contact the Knoxville Chamber of Commerce.828-7555

Mr. and Ms. Marion County Fair

Do you know someone who you feel deserves special recognition for all of their contributions to the 4H/FFA programs and the Marion County Fair? If so, stop by the Extension Office and pick up a nomination form or mail this one to the Extension Office at PO Box 409, Knoxville, IA 50138. The form will be due back in the Extension Office by Friday, June 23rd. Judges will review the applications and the winners will be notified prior to the county fair.
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NOMINATION PAPER

I/We would like to nominate ____________________________ for Mr./Ms. Marion County Fair.

I/We believe that this person should be nominated because___

Signed,____________________
Phone_____________________

Misc. Events

The second Annual "Ag in the City" Festival is set for Friday June 30th and Saturday July 1st in downtown Knoxville. Get ready to enjoy activities like a Special Olympics Torch Run, a cattlemen's dinner, pony rides, a Garden Club sponsored flower show, a cookout contest, and a performance by the gospel group Jericho.

The Knoxville Family Fun Fair is always the first Saturday after Independence Day … so the 13th annual version of this great event is set for Saturday, July 8th from 9:30 to 12:30 at Auld Park. Plan now to enjoy the clowns, a petting zoo, music and prizes. There will also be some Sprint Car Drivers on hand.

Gold "SOS" T-Shirts will be available by July 1! Interested? Get your order and payment to Pennie Sommar, Connie Husted or Candi Jerkins by June 27, and they'll get your T-shirts to you by July 3. Tell them if you also want "KHS Alumni Association" printed above the logo.

The 7th annual Iowa Sales Tax Holiday will be held Friday and Saturday, August 4 and 5, 2006. Iowa businesses will not charge sales tax, including school and local option sales taxes, on sales of qualifying clothing and footwear with a selling price of less than $100.00. Extensive lists of taxable and exempt items and other information are available on the Iowa Department of Revenue Website at http://www.state. ia.us/tax/educate/holiday1.html.

2006 Nationals Parade Entry Form

46th KNOXVILLE NATIONALS
SPRINT CAR CHAMPIONSHIPS
28th Annual Parade
Saturday, August 12, 2006
LINEUP: 9 a.m.
PARADE begins at 10 a.m. through downtown Knoxville
Entry Deadline: July 21, 2006
*Please remember that candy is not allowed to be thrown, but you may walk and hand it out!

Theme: Knoxville Nationals “The Greatest Show On Dirt”
The theme will weigh heavily in the judging of this popular event!

Enjoy the fun festivities of the KNOXVILLE NATIONALS! Enter the Race Parade! Awards will be presented to the best entries in these categories: (Check the category in which your entry should be judged.)

_____ Best Theme Float _____ Custom Classic Vehicles
_____ Best Float - Non-Theme _____ Antique Cars
_____ Best Performing Entry _____ Kids’ Entry
_____ Race Cars, 1st & 2nd _____ Just for Fun, Don’t Judge

All entries will be considered for “Best of Parade” and “Fan’s Favorite” awards.

Name of Business/Organization: _____________________________________________
Contact Person: __________________________________________________________
Mailing Address: _________________________________________________________
City: __________________________ State: _____________ Zip: _____________
Daytime Telephone: __________________ Evening Telephone: _________________

Number of expected units/vehicles in entry: ____________________________________
Commentary for announcer to read: ___________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
COMPLETE AND RETURN THIS FORM TO:
Knoxville Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 71
Knoxville, IA 50138
Phone #: (641) 828-7555
You may also drop your form off at our office, located at 309 East Main Street.

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): _______________________________________________________

Business Morning Meeting

Tuesday, July 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 join us for a cup of coffee.

Please RSVP at 828-7555.

COFFEE WITH THE MAYOR

Friday, July 21, 2006

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.

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.

MOVIES