Events

Artisans Road Trip 2016

Location: Arts on Grand

Sep 13, 2016, 10:00 AM – Oct 29, 2016, 4:00 PM

It is time for Artisans Road Trip 2016!!
This will feature artworks from local area
artists.  The Artisans Road Trip is a self-
guided tour through artists' studios and 
galleries all over NW Iowa.

For more information, call Arts on Grand at 
712-262-4307

First Christian Church Fall Breakfast and Bake Sale

Location: First Christian Church at 701 East 18th Street

Oct 01, 2016, 7:00 AM – Oct 01, 2016, 11:00 AM

Plan on attending the First Christian Church
Fall Breakfast and Bake Sale.
Enjoy an Omelet, Homemade rolls, Juice, Coffee or
Tea (for a free will offering)
Check out the homemade goodies from our members
kitchens.  Pick up some fresh sweets for yourself or
to share with friends. 
Mark you calendars and plan to attend and bring friends.
Carry outs and rides are available.  Fore more information,
call 712-262-2945.

This event is sponsored by the Disciples Women Fellowship.

RIVERFRONT FARMERS MARKET

Location: Gary's on the River Greenspace

Oct 01, 2016, 8:00 AM – Oct 01, 2016, 12:00 PM

TODAY IS "OKOTOBERFEST!!"

Support local agriculture, family farmers, bakers, 
artists and crafters from around the area while 
shopping the Spencer Riverfront Farmers Market.
Here you will find Iowa producers offering fresh
fruit, vegetables, grass-fed meats, eggs, bakery
and so much more.  Make it a Saturday morning
destination and a fun addition to your weekend. 

The Spencer Riverfront Farmers Market is brought
to you through a collaborative effort of the Spencer
Community Blue Zone Project, Spencer Chamber of
Commerce, Parker Historical Museum, The Bear
Coffeehouse and Wine Bar.  It is produced and
managed by The Bear Coffeehouse and Wine bar.
Our goal is to bring fun and festive farmers market
experience to the community.

Child Safety Seat Check-Up

Location: Spencer Fire Department

Oct 01, 2016, 9:00 AM – Oct 01, 2016, 12:00 PM

Motor vehicle crashes are the #1 cause of fatal
injury in childre.

Come and have your child's car seat checked by
certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians.

This event is for parents and caregivers of infants
to school-age children.

Inspections wil check for misuse errors, proper fit
of the car seat to the child, recalls and proper
installation.

No cost to attend  -  No registration is required

Sponsored by:
Spencer Hospital
Spencer Police and Fire Departments

For more information, please call 712-264-6468 or
visit www.spencerhospital.org

Library Events of the Day

Location: Spencer Public Library

Oct 01, 2016, 9:30 AM – Oct 01, 2016, 4:00 PM

Yoga Storytime at 9:30am
Legos at the Library at 2pm to 4pm.

VINESTOCK WINE AND ARTS FESTIVAL

Location: Kirchner Historical Park in Peterson, Iowa

Oct 01, 2016, 10:00 AM – Oct 01, 2016, 4:00 PM

Everyone is invited to the 7th Annual VINESTOCK
Wine and Arts Festival.  One of the largest Wine
Festivals in Iowa.  This is far more than just a wine
festival!!  You will find beer, handcrafted items
such as arts, crafts, wood working, etc. along with
numerous food vendors, museum visits and live
entertainment. 
This fun filled day is brought to you by:
Big Country CD 107.7 MORE 104.9 and KICD AM1240
and FM98.3

People for Pets: PetOberFest

Location: Spencer Community Theatre

Oct 01, 2016, 5:30 PM – Oct 12, 2016, 8:00 PM

People for Pets is excited to announce "PetOberFest"
This is an OctoberFest-ive event at the Spencer Community
Theatre which will feature German-style food, beer by
West O, live entertainment, photo booth, auction, door prizes
and more!!!
Tickets are $40.00 each and include all food , drink and
entertainment.  Tickets may be purchased online at:
www.petoberfest.brownpapertickets.com
They are also available at the SCT Box Office and Farmers Bank
in Spencer.
By attending this FUN event you will be supporting People for Pets
by helping us rescue homeless dogs and cats and place them in
their forever homes.

For more information, contact Jolene Sheley
at 712-240-6878

Annual Breast Cancer Walk

Location: Spencer Hospital Grand Avenue Park

Oct 02, 2016, 4:00 PM – Oct 02, 2016, 5:30 PM

The public is invited to join the Spencer area
annual Breast Cancer Walk for Awareness.
Registration is at 3:45pm in the Spencer Hospital's
Grand Avenue Park.

The theme for this years walk is: "Words have the
power to bring healing and hope"

The walk is a 5k route that runs through the highly
visible area of downtown Spencer which helps create
higher awareness of tremendous support for breast
cancer dectection and treatment.  In case of inclement
weather, the walk will be held at Southpark Mall.
Please watch Spencer Hospital's Facebook page or
listen to KICD Radio for related announcements.

Free HIV and/or Hepatitis C Testing

Location: Medical Arts Building

Oct 03, 2016, 10:30 AM – Oct 03, 2016, 2:30 PM

You may not have the symptoms until its too late...
Are you going to wait?  
Free HIV and Hep C Testing at the Medical Arts
Building at 116 West 11th Street in Suite 206.
Testing is from 10:30am to 2:30pm but closed
from noon to 1pm.

HIV Testing--Results in only 20 minutes
Hepatitis C Testing for those who meet any of the
criteria below:
* have used or shared needles for injection of street
  drugs or steeroids.
* have received blood transfusion or organ transplant
  prior to July 1992.
* on longterm hemodialysis.

DIY Club at the Spencer Public Library

Location: Spencer Public Library

Oct 03, 2016, 6:30 PM – Oct 03, 2016, 8:00 PM

Baby Storytime at 6:30pm

Tonight is "Halloween Food Art"
Everyone loves a treat during Halloween,
but how about turning that treat into art? 
Join the DIY club as we take some common
food and turn it into Halloween Food Art.
We will make white chocolate covered
strawberry ghosts, Frankenstein Monster Ho-Ho's
and Butterfinger Dip.  Enjoy the making as well
as the eating!!
Registration is required.  Please call 580-7290
to reserve your spot.

Library Events of the Day

Location: Spencer Public Library

Oct 04, 2016, 9:30 AM – Oct 04, 2016, 4:00 PM

Yoga Storytime at 9:30am
Nocturnal Animals Storytime at 10:30am
Tween Book Club at 4pm.

NEW CAR SHOW

Location: Southpark Mall

Oct 07, 2016, 10:00 AM – Oct 09, 2016, 5:00 PM

Stop out to Southpark Mall and check out the
New Car Show.   All three new car dealers
will have the latest models of cars, vans,
crossovers and suv's! 

Iowa Lakes Community College Leadership Series

Location: Iowa Lakes Community College / Spencer Campus

Oct 07, 2016, 1:00 PM – Oct 07, 2016, 4:00 PM

THE MENTALLY STRONG LEADER

In many of our ever-changing industries, today's
leaders are being asked to demonstrate steady
fortitude in uncertain and volitale times.  This 
engaging session focuses on how leaders can 
become consistantly mentally strong in order to 
face these challenges with quiet confidence.  

The cost of this class is $89.00
Course #67930SP
For more information, please call 1-800-252-5664
or visit www.iowalakes.edu/ce

THE CHILL

Location: The Bear Coffehouse & Wine Bar

Oct 07, 2016, 5:00 PM – Oct 07, 2016, 7:30 PM

Everyone is invited to The Bear Outdoor Patio 
for an Oktoberfest themed evening featuring
the musical/comedy duo "The Polka Police"
Admission to this event is FREE and open to
everyone in the community.  
There will be beverage specials as well as
appetizers and munchies.  
For more information, visit the Spencer U.S.A. 
Facebook page at:
www.Facebook.com/SpencerUSA

The sponsor for tonights Chill is Farmers Bank

Library Events of the Day

Location: Spencer Public Librar

Oct 08, 2016, 10:00 AM – Oct 08, 2016, 12:00 PM

Anime & Japanese Culture Club at 10am
Fandom Club at 12pm.

Library Events of the Day

Location: Spencer Public Library

Oct 10, 2016, 1:00 PM – Oct 10, 2016, 6:30 PM

Teen Mario Kart Tournament at 1pm.
Baby Storytime at 6:30pm.

"Gitchie Girl" Author Talk and Book Signing

Location: Spencer Public Library

Oct 10, 2016, 6:30 PM – Oct 10, 2016, 8:00 PM

Tonight Authors, Phil and Sandy Hamman will present
the inside story of the book "Gitchie Girl" and the events
surrounding the Gitchie Manitou mass murders that
happened in Gitchi Manitour State Park in Larchwood, Iowa.
The presentation portrays the survivor's story of
Sandra Cheskey's many struggles to rebuild her life
emotionally and spiritually following a sexual assault that
night.  "Gitchie Girl" is a #1 national best seller on several
of Barnes and Nobles' and Amazon's true crime lists.
This is a free program.  Books will be available on site for
purchase.  For more information, please call 580-7290

Library Events of the Day

Location: Spencer Public Library

Oct 11, 2016, 10:30 AM – Oct 11, 2016, 6:00 PM

Apples and Pumpkins Storytime at 10:30am
Teen Book Club at 6pm.

Utilizing Special Populations For Your Workforce Needs

Location: Spencer Municipal Utilities, Suite 1

Oct 12, 2016, 12:00 PM – Oct 12, 2016, 1:30 PM

The Lakes Area ECI and Kossurth County ECI will
host Toni Tewes, Employment Services Manager 
with Hope Haven and Beth Will, Service Coordinator
for Northwest Iowa Care Connections.

This session will cover the following topics:
* Learn about the advantages of a part time worker
* What constitutes reasonable accomodations
* Job share- employing a special needs worker for
   routine tasks in order to free up higher salaried
   workers for more targeted and efficient job 
   assignments.
* Special considerations for you as an employer
* The payoff for the employers' bottom line
* The payoff for the individual and society at large
* Testimonials and Question/Answer session

Cost:  There is no cost to attend and a free lunch is
included courtesy of Northwest Iowa Care Connections

Registration is required by Friday, October 7, 2016
Please call IowaWORKS at 712-262-1971 ext 42003
or robert.becker@iwd.iowa.gov

Ready, Set, Retire

Location: Spencer Public Library

Oct 12, 2016, 5:45 PM – Oct 13, 2016, 8:00 PM

Ready, Set, Retire--Learn what you need to know about
Retirement!!

This event will be held on October 12 & 13 at 5:45pm
both nights. 

Topics for this event:
* Medicare parts A, B and Part D, and supplements.
   We will discuss what medicare is  what each part
   covers and what it means to you.
* Protecting assets for funeral expenses
* Power of Attorney, Guardianship and Conservatorship
* Aging Resources

This event is FREE and open to the public.
Registration is appreciated and can be done by calling:
1-800-243-0678 and asking to speak to Tomasina Hegg.

Sponsors for this educational event are:
Eldergridge Agency on Aging
Spencer Public Library
The Farmers Bank
Warner Funeral Home
Vistaprairie at Keelson Harbour

Spencer Chamber of Commerce Annual Celebration

Location: Clay County Regional Event Center

Oct 13, 2016, 11:30 AM – Oct 13, 2016, 1:00 PM

All Chamber members are invited to attend our
Annual Celebration. Our Guest Speaker will be
David Aaker: Leadership for Business Success" 
We will announce our Jack Wedel Community
Service Award Winner as well as Business of the Year.

The Cost is $30.00 per person.
Make your reservations by calling 262-5680 or email
to chamberoffice@smunet.net

Spencer Main Street Wine Stroll

Location: Downtown Spencer

Oct 13, 2016, 5:00 PM – Oct 13, 2016, 7:00 PM

Thirsty Thursday

Location: Sports Page

Oct 13, 2016, 5:00 PM – Oct 13, 2016, 7:00 PM

Join the Spencer USA YP for Thirsty Thursday at
Sports Page.  This is a casual come and go, after
work social event.  Drink specials and snacks. 
Join the Facebook Event to get reminders. 
Bring a friend.

The Addams Family (Musical Comedy)

Location: Spencer Community Theatre

Oct 14, 2016, 7:30 PM – Oct 23, 2016, 4:00 PM

Its our 57th Season at Spencer Community Theatre!
To kick off the season we will be presenting 
"The Addams Family" (a musical comedy)
In this original story, it's every father's nightmare, 
when Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of 
darkness, has grown up and fallen in love with a sweet,
smart young mand from a respectable family - a man her
parents have never met.  And if that weren't upsetting
enough, Wednesday confides in her father and begs him
not to tell her mother.  Now, Gomez Addams must do 
something he has never done before - keep a secret from
his beloved wife, Morticia.  Everything will change for
the whole family on the fateful night they host a dinner
for Wednesday's 'normal' boyfriend and his parents.

Performances will be October 14-16 and October 20-23.
Evening performances at 7:30pm and Sunday Matinee 
at 2pm.

FALL CRAFT AND HOME GIFT SHOW

Location: Southpark Mall

Oct 15, 2016, 10:00 AM – Oct 16, 2016, 5:00 PM

Stop on out to the Southpark Mall and
get new ideas for fall decorations and
new gift ideas for all occaisions.

Library Events of the Day

Location: Spencer Public Library

Oct 15, 2016, 2:00 PM – Oct 15, 2016, 8:00 PM

Family Movie Day at 2pm.
Cops & Zombies at 6pm to 8pm.

Movie Night at the Library

Location: Spencer Public Library

Oct 17, 2016, 7:00 PM – Oct 17, 2016, 9:00 PM

Baby Storytime at 6:30pm.

Tonights feature is "GHOSTBUSTERS"
This is a science fiction film starring:
Melissa McCarthy, Kristen Wiig, Leslie Jones,
Kate McKinnon and Chris Hemsworth.  Following a
ghost invasion of Manhattan, two paranormal
enthuiasts, a nuclear engineer, and a subway
worker band together to stop the otherworldly
threat. As always, snacks will be provided.
Registration is required.  Please call 580-7290
to reserve your spot.

Library Events of the Day

Location: Spencer Public Librar

Oct 18, 2016, 10:30 AM – Oct 18, 2016, 4:00 PM

Monsters Storytime at 10:30am
Tween Book Club at 4pm

Library Events of the Day

Location: Spencer Public Library

Oct 20, 2016, 6:30 PM – Oct 20, 2016, 8:00 PM

Simply Delicious at 6:30pm

Library Events of the Day

Location: Spencer Public Library

Oct 22, 2016, 10:00 AM – Oct 22, 2016, 2:00 PM

Anime & Japanese Culture Club at 10am
Fandom Club at 12pm
Teen Movie at 2pm.

2nd Annual Zombiewalk

Location: Downtown Spencer

Oct 22, 2016, 7:00 PM – Oct 22, 2016, 10:00 PM

Spencer Mainstreet is gearing ups for the 2nd Annual
ZOMBIEWALK with proceeds benefitting the Shayla Bee
Fund. 

On Saturday, October 22 at 7pm, a 21plus Zombie
Crawl will be hosted by Spencer's Grand Avenue
Bars.  Zombies will take over downtown visiting
sponsoring bars until 10pm and ending a Legends
event center for live music provided by the
Pinheads, with the headline SAUL.  Between sets
there will be a Zombie contest and prizes given
away.  The 21plus walk makeup call begins at 4pm.

Follow this event on Facebook at:
spenceriazombiewalk or email spenceriazombiewalk@gmail.com

Book to Movie at the Library

Location: Spencer Public Library

Oct 24, 2016, 6:30 PM – Oct 24, 2016, 9:00 PM

Baby Storytime at 6:30pm

Book to Movie at the Spencer Public Library--
Tonight we will be watching "About Schmidt"
starring Jack Nicholson.  About Schmidt is a
story of a newly widowed retiree who is dealing
with lonliness along with a botched relationship
between himself and his daughter.  About Schmidt
is a great example of a producer taking parts and
pieces of a great book and turning it into a gem of
an original film.  You don't need to read the book
to see the movie.  Please call 580-7290 to reserve
your spot.

Library Events of the Day

Location: Spencer Public Library

Oct 25, 2016, 10:30 AM – Oct 25, 2016, 6:00 PM

Happy Halloween Storytime at 10:30am
Teen Book Club at 6pm.

SPENCER STRIDES

Location: Grand Avenue

Oct 25, 2016, 12:00 PM – Oct 25, 2016, 1:00 PM

Come and join us for our monthly
"Walk With the Community"
This will be held on the 4th Tuesday of 
every month.  

Not a member of the YMCA?  
NO worries..this event is free for all members
and non members.

Will they always be at the Y?
No...its Iowa...so we understand walking outdoors
isn't ideal 12 months a year.  April thru September
our walks will be up and down Grand Avenue, similar
to last year's Walk at the Whistle, Healthiest State Walk.
January thru March and November and December we 
will be at the Y.

Why Attend?
Beyond the health benefits of walking..social interaction
is good for you and there are prizes.

What are the prizes?
This is a year long initiative, sponsored by the Spencer 
Chamber of Commerce and local businesses. Each month,
a different business will sponsor and donate at least $100.00
worth of prizes.  Join the event and get a punch card that 
you can use all year long to improve your odds at winning
each of the 11 monthly drawing that will be held in 
December  of 2016.

Sponsor for today:
SMU

Library Events of the Day

Location: Spencer Public Library

Oct 26, 2016, 1:00 PM – Oct 26, 2016, 3:00 PM

Maker Day:  Monster Movie Madness at 1pm to 3pm.

Spencer High School Job Fair

Location: Spencer High School Student Center

Oct 27, 2016, 11:20 AM – Oct 27, 2016, 12:45 PM

Spencer High School is planning a job fair for
student employment on Thursday, October 27th
from 11:20am to 12:45pm in the student center.
The Iowa Lakes Corridor will be providing lunch for
business participants in this event.

Businesses that hire teenagers for part-time and
summer work are invited to attend.  A table will be
provided for each business and students will have
the opportunity to walk around the tables during
their lunch break.  Businesses should bring materials
for the table such as any information boards, handouts
and applications.

It is very important to RSVP before October 14 so we
can ensure table space and lunch availbility. 

For more information please contact Liz Kluver at
lkluver@spencerschools.org

Spencer Main Street Moonlight Madness

Location: Downtown Spencer

Oct 27, 2016, 4:00 PM – Oct 27, 2016, 8:00 PM

More details will be forth coming

Library Events of the Day

Location: Spencer Public Library

Oct 27, 2016, 6:30 PM – Oct 27, 2016, 8:00 PM

Tech Talk:  Stop Motion Animation at 6:30pm.

Pet Show

Location: Southpark Mall

Oct 29, 2016, 1:00 PM – Oct 29, 2016, 3:00 PM

Library Events of the Day

Location: Spencer Public Library

Oct 29, 2016, 2:00 PM – Oct 29, 2016, 4:00 PM

Bad Guys' Halloween Bash at 2pm.

Southpark Mall Trick or Treat Night

Location: Southpark Mall

Oct 31, 2016, 5:00 PM – Oct 31, 2016, 7:00 PM

Bring your kids out to the Southpark Mall and
Trick or Treat in a climate controlled environment.

Christmas in the Gallery

Location: Arts on Grand

Nov 01, 2016, 9:00 AM – Dec 31, 2016, 12:00 AM

The public is invited to Arts on Grand's annual
Holiday Market featuring artworks from local
area artists which celebrate the holiday season.

SPENCER ROTARY BOOK SALE

Location: Clay County Regional Event Center

Nov 02, 2016, 12:00 PM – Nov 06, 2016, 4:00 PM

It is time once again for the Spencer Rotary Annual
Book Sale. Keep checking back for hours and 
specials. 

Iowa Lakes Community College Leadership Series

Location: Iowa Lakes Community College / Spencer Campus

Nov 04, 2016, 1:00 PM – Nov 04, 2016, 4:00 PM

TOXIC INDIVIDUALS IN THE WORKPLACE

This session will identify several types of toxic
individuals and what we, as organizational leaders,
can do to make our workplaces strong and healthy
organizations where toxic individuals do not thrive. 
We will explore effective and ineffective strategies
for dealing with toxic individuals, including strategies
at the organizational, team, and individual level. 

The cost for this class is $89.00
Course #67933SP
For more information call 1-800-252-5664 or visit
www.iowalakes.edu/ce

Retirement Gathering for Clay County Sheriff Randy Krukow

Location: Living Word Outreach Ministries

Nov 04, 2016, 3:00 PM – Nov 04, 2016, 6:00 PM

The public is invited to a retirement gathering for
outgoing Clay County Sheriff Randy Krukow at
Living Word Outreach Ministries located at
905 10th Avenue SE.  Randy has been in law
enforcement for more than 42 years and most
recently served as Clay County Sheriff since 2001.
Please stop by and wish Randy well on his retirement.

Free HIV and/or Hepatitis C Testing

Location: Medical Arts Building

Nov 07, 2016, 10:30 AM – Nov 07, 2016, 2:30 PM

You may not have the symptoms until its too late...
Are you going to wait?  
Free HIV and Hep C Testing at the Medical Arts
Building at 116 West 11th Street in Suite 206.
Testing is from 10:30am to 2:30pm but closed
from noon to 1pm.

HIV Testing--Results in only 20 minutes
Hepatitis C Testing for those who meet any of the
criteria below:
* have used or shared needles for injection of street
  drugs or steeroids.
* have received blood transfusion or organ transplant
  prior to July 1992.
* on longterm hemodialysis.

IOWA OSHA TRAINING

Location: Spencer Administration Building at 23 East 7th Street

Nov 16, 2016, 1:00 PM – Nov 16, 2016, 4:00 PM

Iowa Osha Training for Fall Protection and Electrical
Safety.  The Lakes Area ECI and Kossuth County ECI
will host Michael Whitmore, compliance Assistance
Specialist with the Iowa Division of Labor Services.

The session will cover the following topics:
1.  Fall Protection
2.  Electrical Safety
3.  Ladders and Lanyards
4.  Question and Answer Time

Cost:  $15.00 per attendee, includes light refreshment
Registration is requested by Friday, November 11, 2016
by calling 712-262-1971 ext 126 or by emailing
rober.becker@iwd.iowa.gov

SPENCER STRIDES

Location: Spencer Family YMCA

Nov 22, 2016, 12:00 PM – Nov 22, 2016, 1:00 PM

Come and join us for our monthly
"Walk With the Community"
This will be held on the 4th Tuesday of 
every month.  

Not a member of the YMCA?  
NO worries..this event is free for all members
and non members.

Will they always be at the Y?
No...its Iowa...so we understand walking outdoors
isn't ideal 12 months a year.  April thru September
our walks will be up and down Grand Avenue, similar
to last year's Walk at the Whistle, Healthiest State Walk.
January thru March and November and December we 
will be at the Y.

Why Attend?
Beyond the health benefits of walking..social interaction
is good for you and there are prizes.

What are the prizes?
This is a year long initiative, sponsored by the Spencer 
Chamber of Commerce and local businesses. Each month,
a different business will sponsor and donate at least $100.00
worth of prizes.  Join the event and get a punch card that 
you can use all year long to improve your odds at winning
each of the 11 monthly drawing that will be held in 
December  of 2016.

Sponsor for today:
Security Land Title

Iowa Lakes Community College Leadership Series

Location: Iowa Lakes Community College / Spencer Campus

Dec 02, 2016, 1:00 PM – Dec 02, 2016, 4:00 PM

TIME MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES FOR 
MULTI-TASKING EMPLOYEES

In the era of budget cuts and reductions in 
staff, it seems everyone is wearing more hats
and carrying more responsibilities than they
would choose to have for themselves.  This 
practical, user-friendly session is about 
maximizing efficiency, indentifying key result
areas, prioritizing, avoiding procrastination,
creating effective to-do lists, delegating and 
setting aside time to complete projects that
require greater focus and concentration.

The cost of this class is $89.00
Course #67935SP
For more information please call 1-800-252-5664
or visit:  www.iowalakes.edu/ce

You Can't Take it With You

Location: Spencer Community Theatre

Dec 02, 2016, 7:30 PM – Dec 11, 2016, 4:00 PM

Production number 2 of Spencer Community Theatres
57th Season.

One of the most popular and successful plays of modern
times.  At first the Sycamores seem mad, but it is not 
long before we realize that if they are mad, the rest of the
world is madder.  In contrast to these delightful people 
are the unhappy Kirbys.  A tale of young love between
members of these two families and the zany interactions
of everybody around endears this story to audiences of all
kinds. 

Performance dates are:
December 2-4 and December 9-11.
Evening performances are at 7:30 and Sunday Matinee at 2pm.

Festival of Trees / Holiday Tour of Homes

Locations: To be Announced

Dec 03, 2016, 10:00 AM – Dec 03, 2016, 7:00 PM

Mark your calendars for this holiday tradition.
The Festival of Trees and Tour of Homes will
take place today with more details forthcoming.

Spencer Main Street Holiday Open House & Gingerbread Kingdom

Location: Downtown Spencer

Dec 04, 2016, 12:00 PM – Dec 04, 2016, 5:00 PM

More details will be forthcoming

Festival of Lessons & Carols

Location: Sacred Heart Catholic Church

Dec 04, 2016, 3:00 PM – Dec 04, 2016, 4:00 PM

Festival of Lessons and Carols Choir Rehearsals:
Singers are encouraged to join which choir fits
your calendar.
Choir 1 - Sundays--November 6, 13 & 20 
             7pm at Scared Heart Catholic Church
Choir 2 -Thursdays--November 3, 10 & 17 
             7:30pm at  Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Choir 3 - Wednesdays--November 2, 9, 16
             at Bethany Lutheran Church (Contemporary Music)

For more information, contact Tom Rutt at 262-5673

Spencer Main Street Grand Meander & Tuba Christmas

Location: Downtown Spencer

Dec 05, 2016, 5:00 PM – Dec 05, 2016, 8:00 PM

More details will be forthcoming

Using the Right Tools for the Job

Location: Iowa Lakes Community College

Dec 07, 2016, 1:00 PM – Dec 07, 2016, 3:00 PM

Using the RIGHT Tools for the Job
A management Sysytem for Selection,
Performance and Rentention of People.

The Lakes Area ECI & Kossuth County ECI
will host Mike Koenecke of Destination Employer
Services / Ag1 Source for this workshop.

In his 11yrs of HR, Mike has supported over 100
client organizations' use of this objective system
for improved, measurable ROI Outcomes.

The session will cover the following topics:
* Help decrease hiring mistakes through behaviorial
   job modeling and reduct T/O
* Define which styles work and don't work for jobs
   within your organization
* Improve managers interviewing techniques.
* Help managers improve individual/team communication
   enhancing departmental  and corporate performance
* Reduce stress/conflict within all levels within an organization
* Anticipate how various personalities perceive their
   personality opposites.
* Retain key employees.

Cost:  $55.00 per company repesentative
Register by December 2nd by calling 712-262-1971
extension 42003 or robert.becker@iwd.iowa.gov

Location:  Iowa Lakes Community College/ Spencer Campus
               1900 Grand Avenue, B-1

Space is limited  -- Reserve today

MANHEIM STEAMROLLER CHRISTMAS

Location: Clay County Regional Event Center

Dec 15, 2016, 7:00 PM – Dec 15, 2016, 10:00 PM

Be prepared to be totally entertained by Chip Davis and
Manheim Steamroller in their classic Christmas show.
Dazzling multimedia effects in an intimate setting will
definitely put you in the spirit of the Holidays.

Ticket Information: 
Prices are $69.00 for VIP Seating
and $54.00 for Reserved Seating
Purchase your tickets:
Online:  midwestix.com
Phone:   515-244-2771
Walk in: Clay County Regional Event Center
             Monday thru Friday--9am to 4pm

SPENCER STRIDES

Location: Spencer Family YMCA

Dec 27, 2016, 12:00 PM – Dec 27, 2016, 1:00 PM

Come and join us for our monthly
"Walk With the Community"
This will be held on the 4th Tuesday of 
every month.  

Not a member of the YMCA?  
NO worries..this event is free for all members
and non members.

Will they always be at the Y?
No...its Iowa...so we understand walking outdoors
isn't ideal 12 months a year.  April thru September
our walks will be up and down Grand Avenue, similar
to last year's Walk at the Whistle, Healthiest State Walk.
January thru March and November and December we 
will be at the Y.

Why Attend?
Beyond the health benefits of walking..social interaction
is good for you and there are prizes.

What are the prizes?
This is a year long initiative, sponsored by the Spencer 
Chamber of Commerce and local businesses. Each month,
a different business will sponsor and donate at least $100.00
worth of prizes.  Join the event and get a punch card that 
you can use all year long to improve your odds at winning
each of the 11 monthly drawing that will be held in 
December  of 2016.

Sponsor for today:
Spencer Chiropractic & Wellness Center

Iowa Lakes Community College Leadership Series

Location: Iowa Lakes Community College / Spencer Campus

Jan 20, 2017, 1:00 PM – Jan 20, 2017, 4:00 PM

"Holding Accountable the Under-Performing or
 Difficult Employee"   Course #67945,SP

There is a remarkably close and consistant link between
how internal customers are treated and how external
customers perceive the quality of your organization's
services.  It's almost impossible to provide good external
service if your organization is not providing goo internal
service.  Participants in this engaging, interactive session
will first identify the make-up of their internal clientele
and why providing superior service to these clients is
critical to their organizational success. 

The cost for this class is $89.00.  To register or for more
information, please call 1.800.252.5664 or go online to
www.iowalakes.edu/ce

EGGS & ISSUES

Location: Spencer City Hall Council Chambers

Jan 21, 2017, 9:00 AM – Jan 21, 2017, 10:30 AM

Door open at 8:30am
Session will run from 9am to 10:30am
This is your time to come out and discuss
topics of concern with you local legislators.

SPENCER CHAMBER MEMBER BOWLING OUTING

Location: Liberty Lanes

Feb 03, 2017, 12:30 PM – Feb 03, 2017, 4:00 PM

Registration begins at 12:30pm
Bowing starts promptly at 1pm.

Iowa Lakes Community College Leadership Series

Location: Iowa Lakes Community College / Spencer Campus

Feb 10, 2017, 1:00 PM – Feb 10, 2017, 4:00 PM

"Respecting and Appreciating Generational 
 Differences in the Workplace"  Course #67947, SP

Radio Babies, Baby Boomers, Gen X'ers, Generation Y,
Millenials.  We have all heard the terms and chances are
that your workplace contains a sampling of each of these
generations working side by side.  This engaging, ineractive
program is designed to increase understanding of the 
different points of view that each generation brings to a 
workplace.   Participants will leave armed with practical,
take-home strategies for respecting generational differences
and maximizing the befefits of working on, or leading a 
multigenerational work team. 

The cost for this class is $89.00.  To register or for more 
information, please call 1.800.252.5664 or go online to
www.iowalakes.edu/ce

Medical Emergency Response in the Workplace

Location: Spencer School Administration Building at 23 East 7th Street

Feb 15, 2017, 1:00 PM – Feb 15, 2017, 3:00 PM

Medical Emergency Response to Heart Attack and
Choking Incidents in the Workplace.

The Lakes Area ECI and Kossuth Count ECI will host
Michael D. Raner, Safety Director, (Shield Program),
Northwest Iowa Planning & Development Commission
of Spencer, Iowa.

The session will cover the following topics:
* Properly administer Cardiopulminary Resuscitation
   (CPR) Techniques
* Practice the CPR procedure utilizing available manikins.
* Operate the Automated External Defibillator (AED)
   using the AED device.
* Administer the Heimlich Maneuver on others
   (conscious choking)
* Perform the Heimlich Maneuver on yourself in case of
   emergencies (pushing against a chair)
* Local examples of lives saved because of proactive
   strategies and advanced training.
* Being prepared as an employer--the process for getting
   your workplace trained and certified.
* Emergency numbers and procedures that need to be in
   place ahead of time.
* Questions and Answers

This class is FREE to attend---Space is limitted
To sign up for this session, please call 712-262-1971
extension 42003 or email: 
robert.becker@iwd.iowa.gov

Registration is required by Friday, February 10, 2017

EGGS & ISSUES

Location: Spencer City Council Chambers

Feb 18, 2017, 9:00 AM – Feb 18, 2017, 10:30 AM

Doors open at 8:30am

The session will run from 9 to 10:30am
This is your time meet with your local 
registrators and discuss topics of concern.
A light breakfast will be served. 

33rd Annual Northwest Iowa Ag Outlook Conference & Trade Show

Location: Clay County Regional Event Center

Feb 21, 2017, 8:00 AM – Feb 21, 2017, 4:00 PM

Free Admission
Keep updated on:  www.agoutlook.com

Smokey Joe's Cafe

Location: Spencer Community Theatre

Mar 03, 2017, 7:30 PM – Mar 12, 2017, 4:00 PM

The third performance of Spencer Community Theatres
57th Season will be Smoky Joe's Cafe - The Songs of 
Leiber & Stoller. 

Leiber & Stoller, as much as anyone, invented rock and
roll, and now their songs provide the basis for an 
electrifying entertainment that illuminates a golden age 
in American culture.  In an idealized 50's setting, the 
classic themes of love won, lost and imagined imagined
blend with hilarious set pieces and slice-of-life emotions.
Featuring nearly 40 of the greatest songs ever recorded,
Smokey Joe's Cafe isn't just great pop music, it's 
compelling musical theatre.

Performance dates are:
March 3 - 5 and March 10 - 12, 
Evening performances at 7:30pm and Sunday Matinee at 2pm. 

EGGS & ISSUES

Location: Spencer City Council Chambers

Mar 11, 2017, 9:00 AM – Mar 11, 2017, 10:30 AM

Doors open at 8:30am
Session will run 9 to 10:30am
This is your opportunity to mee with your
local state legislators and discuss topics
of concern.
A light breakfast will be served. 

Iowa Lakes Community College Leadership Series

Location: Iowa Lakes Community College / Spencer Campus

Mar 17, 2017, 1:00 PM – Mar 17, 2017, 4:00 PM

"Meeting Facilitation Skills"
  Course #67949, SP

Even the most skilled and experienced managers
have times when they dread running the upcoming 
team or project meeting.  The diversity of personalities,
roles, personal agendas, and communication styles 
often make meeting facilitation a genuine challenge.
This engaging session will provide participants with
a practica', take-home strategies to increase their
skills and confidence in facilitating productive, 
upbeat, and efficient meeting. Topics to be covered
include soliciting and managing robust and civil 
idea exchange, preventing and / or addressing 
common hindrances such as side-bar conversations,
and critical pre-and- post meeting work to ensure
seamless transition between meeting.

The cost for this class is $89.00  To register or for more
information, please call 1.800.252.5664 or go online to
www.iowalakes.edu/ce

CLAY COUNTY AG BREAKFAST

Location: Clay County Regional Event Center

Mar 21, 2017, 6:00 AM – Mar 21, 2017, 9:00 AM

Head on out to the Clay County Regional 
Event Center for a FREE Omelet Breakfast.
This event is brought to you by:
Clay County Growers Association
Clay County Pork Producers
Clay County Cattlemen
Iowa Lakes Electric Cooperative
Clay County Farm Bureau.

EGGS & ISSUES

Location: Spencer City Hall Council Chambers

Apr 08, 2017, 9:00 AM – Apr 08, 2017, 10:30 AM

This is a snowdate if needed.

Iowa Lakes Community College Leadership Series

Location: Iowa Lakes Community College / Spencer Campus

Apr 21, 2017, 1:00 PM – Apr 21, 2017, 4:00 PM

"Exceptional Internal Customer Service"
 Course #67951, SP

The employee you hold accountable for poor 
performance will never cause you as much trouble
as those you don't hold accountable, but should. 
How do you, as a supervisor, hold accountable
and employee who is performing below standards 
and/or who is just plain difficult to work with?
In this session, you will learn several strategies
for setting clear expectations for staff and we will 
outline a step-by-step approach for givig corrective
feedback and following through when an employee
is not performing up to those standards. 

The cost for this class is $89.00  To register or for more
information, please call 1.800.252.5664 or go online
to www.iowalakes.edu/ce

SQUABBLES A/K/A YOUR HOUSE OR MINE

Location: Spencer Community Theatre

Apr 28, 2017, 7:30 PM – May 07, 2017, 4:00 PM

The final performance of the 57th Season of 
Spencer Community Theatre is a comedy called
"Squabbles" aka "Your Place or Mine"

This hilarious play pits a father in law against a 
mother in a comedic succession of 'squabbles'.
Jerry Sloan is a successful writer of advertising 
jingles married to an equally successful lawyer. 
Living with the happy couple is the not so happy 
Abe Dreyfus, Jerry's curmudgeon of a father in law.
Abe is a funny guy to the audience, not to Jerry.
The situation is exacerbated when Jerry's mother 
Mildred loses everything in a fire and needs a place
to stay.  Abe and Mildred can't stand each other.
The play is one hilarious confrontation after another.
until the heartwarming finale in which the oldsters
discover that, really, each is not so bad.

Performance dates are:
April 28 - 30 and May 5 - 7
Evening performances are at 7:30pm and
Sunday Matinee at 2pm. 

FLAGFEST 2017

Location: City of Spencer

Jun 09, 2017, 9:00 AM – Jun 11, 2017, 4:00 PM

Details will be posted as they are received.

CLAY COUNTY FAIR PARADE

Location: Spencer

Sep 07, 2017, 5:00 PM – Sep 07, 2017, 8:00 PM

Clay County Fair Parade for the 
100 Year Anniversary Celebration

CLAY COUNTY FAIR

Location: Clay County Fairgrounds

Sep 09, 2017, 7:00 AM – Sep 17, 2017, 8:00 PM

Celebrate the 100th Edition of the
Worlds Greatest County Fair!!!!

Details will be posted as they are 
received or go to:  
www.claycountyfair.com