Community Events & Activities

EVENTS

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

Community Events

August 21
Opening Day for Stepping Stones
10 am Ribbon Cutting

August 22
Business Owners and Managers Meeting 8am

August 25
Coffee with the Mayor

August 26
McKay Insurance Race Night

School Events & Activities

SCHOOL EVENTS

Monday August 21
Teacher Work Day- Professional Development

Tuesday August 22
Teacher Work Day- Professional Development

Wednesday August 23
First Day of School
For High School Students:
- 9th Grade Start @ 8:15
-10th-12th Grades Start @ 1:00

Thursday August 24
Volleyball Scrimmage, 5:30
Football Scrimmage, 7:00

Friday August 25
Rain Date for Football Scrimmage

Upcoming Events

Old Home Days

September 29, 30 and October 1

The Senior Connection

SENIOR EVENTS

Monday August 21
10:45
You Can!
Exercise group
(Nutrition Site)
1:00 Painting
Tuesday, August 22
9:30
You Can!
Trip to the
Knoxville
Recreation
Center
Wednesday August 23
Birthday's
&
Anniversaries
9-2 Cards
Thursday August 24
9:00
You Can!
Walk at the
V.A. & Mini
Talk Stepping for strong bones.
Friday August 25
8:00
Trip to
Van Buren
County
1:00
You Can!
Bowling

Other Recreation

Red Rock Art Alliance Farmers Market Line-UP

 
 
Saturday, August 26

Ruth Best will be bringing her drawing/watercolors 8-12

"The Pitt Family & Friends" performing 9-12 in the Bandstand.

Children's Project- Drawing/Watercolors

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
Main Chamber email: knoxvillechamber@iowatelecom.net

In this issue you will find:

Business Morning Meeting
COFFEE WITH THE MAYOR
Chamber Membership Form
Ambassador's Meeting
Local Talent Wanted
VILLIAGE THEATRE TICKETS
Another Dam Bike Ride
Old Home Days Expo

Business Morning Meeting

Ambassador's Meeting

Ambassadors Meeting
Friday, September 15, 2006
7:30am

Mr. C’s Family Restaurant

Ambassadors come see what’s going on in Knoxville. Monthly Events to be announced.

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

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. Kid's tickets are still $3.50.

Another Dam Bike Ride

20th Annual
Another Dam Bike Ride (ADBR)
Saturday, September 30, 2006
Knoxville, Iowa

This Scenic 38.6 mile ride encompasses the best of Marion County and Iowa. Through rolling country hills, across majestic Red Rock Dam, along nature strewn recreation trails, this ride has something for everyone. Recreational cyclists of all ages are invited for this fun filled event that includes admission to the Old Home Days Cultural Festival in Knoxville.

Registration will take place at the Knoxville Recreation Center, 800 S. Park Lane, Knoxville beginning at 8:00 am.

The Ride will begin at 9:30 AM from the Knoxville Recreation Center. From Des Moines take Highway 5 South to Knoxville. Take the VA Medical Center Exit and proceed East. Turn right on Park Lane.

Entry Fee is $25 per person ($30 after September15) Entry includes a collectible long sleeve t-shirt, two great rest stops with refreshments, one free meal, use of showers, sauna, pool and whirlpool at recreation center, scenic marked route, and the most fun you have ever had!!!!

Lodging is available at the following Knoxville Chamber Partners: Super 8 (641)828-8808, Red Carpet (641)828-3191, Country Inn and Suites(Pella) (641)620-1111, Comfort Inn(Colfax) (515)674-4455, Ameri Host Inn and Suites(Pella) (641)628-0085. Camping is available at Marion County Park (641)828-2214 or Lake Red Rock (641)828-7522.

For additional information contact the Knoxville Chamber of Commerce, 309 E. Main St., Knoxville, Iowa 50138 (641)828-7555 www.knoxville-iowa.com.

Helmet use is strongly recommended. All participants must sign a waiver. Parent or legal guardian must sign a waiver for all riders under the age of 18. Obey all traffic laws, ride smart, and be safe.

Name:

Address: City:

State: Zip: Phone:

Emergency Contact: Phone:

E-mail: T-Shirt Size:

Entry Fee $25 before September 15, $30 after.

Make check or money order payable to Knoxville Chamber of Commerce, 309 E. Main Street, Knoxville, Iowa 50138.

Credit Card Payment

Card #: Exp Date:

Name on Card:

In signing this entry form or another, I understand and agree to absolve all the sponsors and organizers, and volunteers, be they individuals or organizations, singly and collectively of all blame for any infury, misadventure, harm, loss, or inconvenience suffered as a result of taking part in "Another Dam Bike Ride" to use my name and any photographs, videotape, motion pictures, recordings, evaluations or any other record of my participating in the Another Dam Bike Ride" for any publicity and /or purposes without obligation or liability to me. I have read and understand the above release and waiver.
Signature: Date:
(All registrants must sign)

Mail completed entry form with payment to: Knoxville Chamber of Commerce, 309 E. Main Street, Knoxville, Iowa 50138

Old Home Days Expo

Knoxville Chamber of Commerce
Old Home Days - Knoxville, Iowa
September 29-30, October 1, 2006
Exposition Contract

Company

Address

City State Zip Phone

Products Offered

Name of Responsible Person

Signature Date

Name of Representative(s) Who Will Man The Booth (Print Clearly)
First Last

The undersigned, henceforth referred to as "Vendor", submits application for exposition space in the 2005 Old Home Days and hereby agrees to abide by all terms, conditions and regulations governing the "Event" and its production as stated in this contract. Return the completed application with payment to:

Knoxville Chamber of Commerce, 309 E. Main St., Knoxville, Iowa 50138
Important information on reverse side. Please read before completing.
1. Option A
Number of spaces
Multiply by $25.00 (Note: Food Vendors Please call (641)828-7555 for pricing.)
Electricity add $10

2. Total
*Please Note that Sept 30 and Oct 1 expo will be on the square in downtown Knoxville and Oct 2 will be at Marion County Park or Marion Fairgrounds.
Expo Schedule: Friday, Sept. 29 10 am - 6 pm
Saturday, Sept, 30 9 am - 6 pm
Sunday, Oct. 1 11am - 6 pm at Marion Co. Park
10 am - 4 pm at Marion County Fairgrounds
1. RENTAL FEES AND OPTIONS
Option A: $25
15' x 15' space. Located in Downtown Knoxville. Additional space must be arranged for before arrival and will be charged to the Vendor at a rate per square foot. In order to reserve an expo area, you must provide an outline of lot size requested, including all dimensions and indicating equipment within the area. Additional space will be charged at the rate of $5 per square foot. Calculate the square footage and enter amount in appropriate box on the front side of this form. A diagram of the area you are requesting and what will be placed in the area must accompany this application.
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 25% cancellation fee will apply to all cancellations; no refunds to companies that cancel one month prior to the expo.
Exhibitors that are 90 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 SAMPLING
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. Vendor agrees that management may substitute the actual space assigned to vendor if necessary.
8. EQUIPMENT RENTAL
Vendor must not injure or deface property. Should such damage occur, vendor is liable to property's owner. Vendor is responsible for lost or stolen rental equipment such as tables and chairs. 9. UNOCCUPIED SPACE
Management reserves the right, should any rented vendor's space remain unoccupied on the closing hour of move in, or should any space be forfeited due to failure to make proper payment, to rent said space to any other vendor, or use said space in any other manner, but this clause shall not be construed as affecting the obligation of vendor to pay the full amount specified in his invoice for space rental should management not resell the space.
10. SUBLETTING OF SPACE
Vendor 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 vendor space without written consent of management.
11. LIABILITY EXCLUSIONS
Management will employ night security and will take reasonable precautions to safeguard vendor's property. However, management will not be liable for loss or damage to the property of vendors' or its representatives or employees from theft, fire, accident, acts of God or any other causes beyond his control. Vendor 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 leased premises arising out of the use of the leased premises by vendor.
12. INSURANCE
Vendors' shall carry and maintain during the Event, including move-in and move-out days, and at his sole cost and expense, personal injury and property damage coverage under a policy of general public liability insurance. Vendor shall also carry insurance for property damage or combined single limit bodily injury and property damage policy.
Vendor warrants that by signing this contract he will comply with the insurance regulations of this contract.
13. UTILITIES
Management shall use reasonable care to have all power services installed in time for the opening of the Event. Proper and reasonable care shall also be taken to prevent the interruption of power service during the Event. However, management shall not be held responsible for late installation or interruption of any services that may occur.
14. INABILITY TO PERFORM
If management should be prevented from holding the Event or if it cannot permit vendor 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 vendor 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 vendor. If vendor shall have no rental payment, he nevertheless shall be obligated to pay his proportionate share of expenses.
15. MISCELLANEOUS
The person signing this agreement or the Promoter has full authority to bind the vendor 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.

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