Events

TRASH 'N' TREASURE SALE

Location: Spencer Area Activity Center (Old Gymnasium)

Aug 01, 2014, 7:00 AM – Aug 02, 2014, 1:00 PM

2 DAYS ONLY! AUGUST 1ST & 2ND  7AM TO ???
TRASH 'N' TREASURE SALE AT THE SPENCER AREA
ACTIVITY CENTER OLD GYMNASIUM.

NO TAX WEEKEND

Location: Southpark Mall

Aug 01, 2014, 10:00 AM – Aug 01, 2014, 9:00 PM

Take advantage of this NO TAX WEEKEND for
shopping.  Perfect time to get the kids ready
for shool.  This will be held statewide in Iowa.
Southpark Mall will honor this during normal
mall hours on August 1st and 2nd as well
as downtown businesses.

Library Events for the day!

Location: Spencer Public Library

Aug 01, 2014, 6:00 PM – Aug 01, 2014, 8:00 PM

Events of the day:
SRP Children's Carnival at 6pm

Veterans Appreciation Golf Tournament

Location: Spencer Municipal Golf Course

Aug 02, 2014, 9:00 AM – Aug 02, 2014, 3:00 PM

18 Hole 4 person best shot (scramble)
$120. per team: includes meal
Trail fees waived.  Rental carts available.
To register your team call 580-7280

Library Events for the day!

Location: Spencer Public Library

Aug 02, 2014, 10:00 AM – Aug 02, 2014, 12:00 PM

Anime & Japanese Culture Club at 10am

Omelet Breakfast

Location: American Legion Hall

Aug 03, 2014, 8:00 AM – Aug 03, 2014, 1:00 PM

Breakfast menu to include:
Omelets, Homemade Cinnamon Rolls,
Coffee, Juice & Milk
Open to the public, Free will donation

THE BARN AS A CHAPEL

New exhibit at Arts on Grand

Aug 04, 2014, 10:00 AM – Aug 23, 2014, 4:00 PM

Photography by Michael Wilson.  For more information contact Arts on Grand at 262-4307

Library Events for the day!

Location: Spencer Public Library

Aug 04, 2014, 6:30 PM – Aug 04, 2014, 8:00 PM

DIY Club:  Door Wreaths at 6:30pm
Baby Storytime at 6:30pm

Library Events for the day!

Location: Spencer Public Library

Aug 05, 2014, 10:30 AM – Aug 05, 2014, 12:00 PM

ABC's and 123's! Storytime at 10:30am

Arts On Grand

Painting Partners

Aug 06, 2014, 1:00 PM – Aug 06, 2014, 3:00 PM

Free informal drop-in painting group.
For more information call 262-4307

Library Events for the day!

Location: Spencer Public Library

Aug 07, 2014, 9:30 AM – Aug 07, 2014, 11:00 AM

ABC's and 123's Storytime at 9:30am

MAINSTREET MARKET ON THE COURTHOUSE SQUARE

Location: Courthouse Square

Aug 07, 2014, 5:00 PM – Aug 07, 2014, 8:00 PM

The Spencer Alliance for a Creative Economy (SPACE)
is pleased to announce that the 2014 Mainstreet Market
is back again this summer.  The courthouse square 
continues to be the place on Thursday night to stroll
the square and check out the artists, crafters and the
produce from local growers.  There will also be live
entertainment.

SPENCER POLICE DEPARTMENT DRUG PREVENTION 5K WALK / RUN

Location: Starting Point is West Leach Park

Aug 09, 2014, 8:00 AM – Aug 09, 2014, 12:00 PM

The event will be hosted by the Spencer Police Department.
The start time is 8am at West Leach Park.  

Entry Fees:
Youth 18years and under---$10.00
Adults---$20.00
Must be registered by July 25
Pre-registered participants will recieve a DARE T-Shirt
(a t-shirt is not gauranteed for late registration)

All proceeds help support drug prevention/education 
in the Spencer community.
For more information or registration contact:
Lt. Kyle Van Otterloo at 262-2151 or email him at
kvanotterloo@spenceriowacity.com

Library Events for the day!

Location: Spencer Public Library

Aug 09, 2014, 2:00 PM – Aug 09, 2014, 4:00 PM

Come and Go LEGO Club at 2pm.

Annual Spencer Chamber of Commerce Golf Outing

Location: the Spencer Golf and Country Club

Aug 11, 2014, 12:30 PM – Aug 11, 2014, 5:00 PM

Spencer Chamber of Commerce 
33rd Annual Golf Fun Day at the
Spencer Golf and Country Club.
"Chamber Texas Scramble Format"
Burger Bar Lunch and Registration at
11:30am.  Shotgun start at 12:30pm.
Registration deadline is August 4th.

For more information contact the 
Chamber office at 262-5680

Library Events for the day!

Location: Spencer Public Library

Aug 11, 2014, 6:30 PM – Aug 11, 2014, 8:00 PM

Baby Storytime at 6:30pm
Adult Movie Night at 7pm

Library Events for the day!

Location: Spencer Public Library

Aug 12, 2014, 10:30 AM – Aug 12, 2014, 12:00 PM

Planes, Trains, & Automobiles:  Things that go!
Storytime at 10:30am

SPA DAY AT ST. LUKES

To reserve your spot call Teresa at 712-262-1782

Aug 13, 2014, 1:00 PM – Aug 13, 2014, 3:30 PM

Arts On Grand

Painting Partners

Aug 13, 2014, 1:00 PM – Aug 13, 2014, 3:00 PM

Free informal drop-in painting group.
For more information call 262-4307

Library Events for the day!

Location: Spencer Public Library

Aug 14, 2014, 9:30 AM – Aug 14, 2014, 11:00 AM

Planes, Trains, & Automobiles:  Things that Go!
Storytime at 9:30am

MAINSTREET MARKET ON THE COURTHOUSE SQUARE

Location: Courthouse Square

Aug 14, 2014, 5:00 PM – Aug 14, 2014, 8:00 PM

The Spencer Alliance for a Creative Economy (SPACE)
is pleased to announce that the 2014 Mainstreet Market
is back for the summer season.  The courthouse square
is the place to be to stroll the square and meet with
friends and enjoy the artists, crafters and pick up some
fresh vegetables from local producers.  Also, there will
be live entertainment. 

IMCA AUTO RACING

Location: Clay County Fair Speedway

Aug 14, 2014, 6:30 PM – Aug 14, 2014, 9:00 PM

IMCA AUTO RACE
IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Stock Cars, Sport Mods,
IMCA Hobby Stocks, Sport Compacts
Hot Laps begin at 6:30pm -- Races at 7pm

General Admission Adult $12.00
Child (Ages 6-12) $6.00
Pit Passes $25.00

For Tickets, Visit the Clay County Fair Grandstan
Box Office.  (opens race night at 5pm)

Library Events for the day!

Location: Spencer Public Library

Aug 16, 2014, 10:00 AM – Aug 16, 2014, 12:00 PM

Anime & Japanese Culture Club at 10am

ANTIQUE CAR CLUB

Location: Southpark Mall

Aug 17, 2014, 10:00 AM – Aug 17, 2014, 9:00 PM

As you shop or walk the Mall, take a look at the
beautiful cars on display courtesy of the Antique
Car Club.  These classic cars will be on display
August 17 thru 24 during normal mall hours.

Arts On Grand

Painting Partners

Aug 20, 2014, 1:00 PM – Aug 20, 2014, 3:00 PM

Free informal drop-in painting group.
For more information call 262-4307

THANKS WITH FRANKS

Location: Downtown Spencer

Aug 21, 2014, 5:00 PM – Aug 21, 2014, 7:00 PM

Stroll the streets of downtown Spencer, shop the
local merchants and stop for a FREE HOT DOG 
provided by Spencer Mainstreet.
Also available for purchase Root Beer Floats!

Library Events for the day!

Location: Spencer Public Library

Aug 23, 2014, 12:00 PM – Aug 23, 2014, 3:00 PM

Doctor Who Club at 12pm 
Joy Johnson, Author Visit at 3pm

"RIVER" CAUGHT UP IN FAITH

LOCATION: FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH

Aug 23, 2014, 7:00 PM – Aug 23, 2014, 9:00 PM

For more information go to:
www.faithlutheranspencer.com

FAITH AT THE RIVER

Location: East Leach Park

Aug 24, 2014, 11:00 AM – Aug 24, 2014, 1:00 PM

Great fun for the entire family!
Great music, fun and food.
Free meal.
for more information go to:
www.faithlutheranspencer.com

Library Events for the day!

Location: Spencer Public Library

Aug 25, 2014, 6:30 PM – Aug 25, 2014, 9:00 PM

Baby Storytime at 6:30pm
Books to movie night

MAKING GOOD ON A CHECKERED PAST

New exhibit at Arts on Grand

Aug 26, 2014, 10:00 AM – Sep 20, 2014, 4:00 PM

Paintings by Glenda Drennen.  For more information, contact Arts on Grand at 262-4307

Library Events for the day!

Location: Spencer Public Library

Aug 26, 2014, 10:30 AM – Aug 26, 2014, 12:00 PM

Back to School!! Storytime at 10:30am

Arts On Grand

Painting Partners

Aug 27, 2014, 1:00 PM – Aug 27, 2014, 3:00 PM

Free informal drop-in painting group.
For more information call 262-4307

Omelet Breakfast

Location: Spencer Area Activity Center

Aug 31, 2014, 9:00 AM – Aug 31, 2014, 1:00 PM

Full Omelet Breakfast with all the 
trimmings.  Free Will Donation.

Arts On Grand

Painting Partners

Sep 03, 2014, 1:00 PM – Sep 03, 2014, 3:00 PM

Free informal drop-in painting group.
For more information call 262-4307

CLAY COUNTY FAIR

Time to attend the worlds greatest county fair

Sep 06, 2014, 7:00 AM – Sep 06, 2014, 10:00 PM

Time to visit the Clay County Fair and experience things found "ONLY AT THE FAIR"  
Grandstand Entertainment:  Cheap Trick with Here comes the Mummies

CLAY COUNTY FAIR

Time to attend the worlds greatest county fair

Sep 07, 2014, 7:00 AM – Sep 07, 2014, 10:00 PM

Time to visit the Clay County Fair and experience things  found "ONLY AT THE FAIR"
Grandstand Entertainment:  Hunter Hayes  with special guest Kelsey K.

CLAY COUNTY FAIR

Time to attend the worlds greatest county fair

Sep 08, 2014, 7:00 AM – Sep 08, 2014, 10:00 PM

Time to visit the Clay County Fair and experience things  found "ONLY AT THE FAIR"
Grandstand Entertainment:  Sawyer Brown with special guest:  Aaron Tippin

CLAY COUNTY FAIR

Time to attend the worlds greatest county fair

Sep 09, 2014, 7:00 AM – Sep 09, 2014, 10:00 PM

Time to visit the Clay County Fair and experience things only to be found "ONLY AT THE FAIR"
Grandstand entertainment:  The Newsboys with special guest Matthew West

Arts On Grand

Painting Partners

Sep 10, 2014, 1:00 PM – Sep 10, 2014, 3:00 PM

Free informal drop-in painting group.
For more information call 262-4307

IMCA "ONLY AT THE FAIR" RACES

Location: Clay County Fair Speedway

Sep 10, 2014, 6:30 PM – Sep 10, 2014, 9:00 PM

IMCA "ONLY AT THE FAIR" RACE

IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Stock Cars, Sportmods,
IMCA Hobby Stocks, Sport Compacts
Hot Laps begin at 6:30pm -- Races at 7pm.
General Admission Adult $12.00
Child (ages 6-12) $6.00
Pit Passes $25.00

CLAY COUNTY FAIR

Time to attend the worlds greatest county fair

Sep 11, 2014, 7:00 AM – Sep 11, 2014, 10:00 PM

Time to visit the Clay County Fair and experience things only to be found "ONLY AT THE FAIR"
In front of the Grandstand tonight:  NTPA Truck and Tractor Pull

CLAY COUNTY FAIR

Time to attend the worlds greatest county fair

Sep 12, 2014, 7:00 AM – Sep 12, 2014, 10:00 PM

Time to visit the Clay County Fair and experience things only to be found "ONLY AT THE FAIR"
In front of the Grandstand tonight:  8th Annual Arnold Motor Supply Shootout

"WORLD OF OUTLAWS"

Location: Clay County Fair Speedway

Sep 12, 2014, 6:30 PM – Sep 12, 2014, 10:00 PM

Sprint Car Race featuring the "WORLD OF OUTLAWS"
Hot Laps at 6:30pm  - - Race at 7:30pm

CLAY COUNTY FAIR

Time to attend the worlds greatest county fair

Sep 13, 2014, 7:00 AM – Sep 13, 2014, 10:00 PM

Time to visit the Clay County Fair and experience things only to be found "ONLY AT THE FAIR"  
Infront of the Grandstand tonight:  Emblem 3 with special guest MKTO

Prices to be announced at a later date.

CLAY COUNTY FAIR

Time to attend the worlds greatest county fair

Sep 14, 2014, 7:00 AM – Sep 14, 2014, 10:00 PM

Time to visit the Clay County Fair and experience things only to be found "ONLY AT THE FAIR"  
Grandstand entertainment:  Gary Allen with special guest Jerrod Niemann

Arts On Grand

Painting Partners

Sep 17, 2014, 1:00 PM – Sep 17, 2014, 3:00 PM

Free informal drop-in painting group.
For more information call 262-4307.

Arts On Grand

Painting Partners

Sep 24, 2014, 1:00 PM – Sep 24, 2014, 3:00 PM

Free informal drop-in painting group.
For more information call 262-4307.

IMCA AUTO RACING

Location: Clay County Fair Speedway

Sep 25, 2014, 6:30 PM – Sep 25, 2014, 9:00 PM

IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Stock Cars, Sportmods,
IMCA Hobby Stocks, Sport Compacts.
Hot Laps begin at 6:30pm  - - Races at 7pm.
General Admission Adult $12.00
Child (Ages 6-12)  $6.00
Pit Passes $25.00

For Tickets, Visit the Clay County Fair Grandstand
Box Office.  (opens race night at 5pm)

Arts On Grand

Painting Partners

Oct 01, 2014, 1:00 PM – Oct 01, 2014, 3:00 PM

Free informal drop-in painting group.
For more information call 262-4307.

Arts On Grand

Painting Partners

Oct 08, 2014, 1:00 PM – Oct 08, 2014, 3:00 PM

Free informal drop-in painting group.
For more information call 262-4307.

WINE STROLL

Location: Downtown Spencer

Oct 09, 2014, 5:00 PM – Oct 09, 2014, 7:00 PM

Spencer Mainstreet's Annual Wine Stroll 
in Downtown Spencer.

BINGO: THE WINNING MUSICAL

Location: Spencer Community Theatre

Oct 10, 2014, 7:30 PM – Oct 10, 2014, 10:00 PM

This is the first production for 55th Season of 
the Spencer Community Theatre. 
Bingo is a splashy, zippy, outrageously funny new
musical.  We follow the story of Vern, Honey, and
Patsy:  3 pals who have driven through at terrible 
store in the name of their  weekly obsession: BINGO
In between the number calling, strage rituals and fierce
competitions, love blossoms and long lost friends 
reunite.  A fun, family-friendly musical with audience
participation for all ages.

Performances:  October 10-12 and 16-19

ARTISANS ROAD TRIP 2014

Visit various locations in the area and visit with local artisans

Oct 11, 2014, 9:00 AM – Oct 11, 2014, 5:00 PM

For more information contact Arts on Grand at 262-4307

ARTISANS ROAD TRIP 2014

Visit various locations in the area and visit with local artisans

Oct 12, 2014, 12:00 PM – Oct 12, 2014, 5:00 PM

For more information contact Arts on Grand at 262-4307

Arts On Grand

Painting Partners

Oct 15, 2014, 1:00 PM – Oct 15, 2014, 3:00 PM

Free informal drop-in painting group.
For more information call 262-4307.

Arts On Grand

Painting Partners

Oct 22, 2014, 1:00 PM – Oct 22, 2014, 3:00 PM

Free informal drop-in painting group.
For more information call 262-4307.

MOONLIGHT MADNESS

Location: Downtown Spencer

Oct 23, 2014, 5:00 PM – Oct 23, 2014, 8:00 PM

More details forthcoming.  

THAT TREE

New exhibit at Arts on Grand

Oct 28, 2014, 10:00 AM – Nov 29, 2014, 4:00 PM

Photography by Mark Hirsch.  For more information contact Arts on Grand at 262-4307

Arts On Grand

Painting Partners

Oct 29, 2014, 1:00 PM – Oct 29, 2014, 3:00 PM

Free informal drop-in painting group.
For more information call 262-4307.

Rotary Book Sale

Location: Clay County Regional Event Center

Nov 05, 2014, 12:00 PM – Nov 05, 2014, 5:00 PM

Details forthcoming

Arts On Grand

Painting Partners

Nov 05, 2014, 1:00 PM – Nov 05, 2014, 3:00 PM

Free informal drop-in painting group.
For more information call 262-4307.

Rotary Book Sale

Location: Clay County Regional Event Center

Nov 06, 2014, 12:00 PM – Nov 06, 2014, 5:00 PM

Details forthcoming

Rotary Book Sale

Location: Clay County Regional Event Center

Nov 07, 2014, 12:00 PM – Nov 07, 2014, 5:00 PM

Details forthcoming

Rotary Book Sale

Location: Clay County Regional Event Center

Nov 08, 2014, 12:00 PM – Nov 08, 2014, 5:00 PM

Details forthcoming

Rotary Book Sale

Location: Clay County Regional Event Center

Nov 09, 2014, 12:00 PM – Nov 09, 2014, 5:00 PM

Details forthcoming

Arts On Grand

Painting Partners

Nov 12, 2014, 1:00 PM – Nov 12, 2014, 3:00 PM

Free informal drop-in painting group.
For more information call 262-4307.

THE PRICE IS RIGHT

Location: Clay County Regional Event Center

Nov 16, 2014, 7:00 PM – Nov 16, 2014, 9:00 PM

Come on Down, You could be a WINNER on 
THE PRICE IS RIGHT

Tickets go on sale Friday July 18 at 9am
Ticket prices are:  $29.00, $39.00 and $49.00
Reserved seating

How to purchase tickets:
** The Event Center Box Office-Mon thru Friday 9am to 4pm
** Charge by Phone 1-800-745-3000
** Online at:  www.ticketmaster.com
** Any Ticketmaster outlet

Thank you to our Media Sponsors:
CD107.7, Lite 104.9, KICD AM1240 & FM98.3

Arts On Grand

Painting Partners

Nov 19, 2014, 1:00 PM – Nov 19, 2014, 3:00 PM

Free informal drop-in painting group.
For more information call 262-4307.

Arts On Grand

Painting Partners

Nov 26, 2014, 1:00 PM – Nov 26, 2014, 3:00 PM

Free informal drop-in painting group.
For more information call 262-4307.

ART ON A CARD

New exhibit at Arts on Grand

Dec 01, 2014, 10:00 AM – Dec 31, 2014, 4:00 PM

For more information contact Arts on Grand at 262-4307

Arts On Grand

Painting Partners

Dec 03, 2014, 1:00 PM – Dec 03, 2014, 3:00 PM

Free informal drop-in painting group.
For more information call 262-4307.

Grand Meander

Location: Downtown Spencer

Dec 04, 2014, 5:00 PM – Dec 04, 2014, 8:00 PM

Celebrate the Holiday Season with the Mainstreet
Grand Meander and Holiday Open House & Tuba Christmas
December 4, 5 & 6. 

More details forthcoming.

OUR TOWN

Location: Spencer Community Theatre

Dec 05, 2014, 7:31 PM – Dec 05, 2014, 10:00 PM

The second production of the 55th Season of
the Spencer Community Theatre will be:
Our Town by Thornton Wilder.
Considered the greatest American Play ever written,
Our Town follows the small town of Grover's Corner
through 3 acts: "Daily Life" "Love and Marriage" 
and "Death abd Eternity..  Narrated by a stage manager,
and performed with minimal props and sets, audiences
follow the Webb and Gibbs families as their children 
fall in love, marry and eventually--in one of the most
famous scenes in American theatre--die.  A timeless 
play to celebrate our 55th Season.  SCT'S production
is planned in collaboration with the 100th Anniversary
of Spencer Hospital, and will feature a wide variety of 
community volunteers, including massed choirs from 
six area churces featured during the show's run.

Permformance dates are: December  5-7 and 12-14.

Arts On Grand

Painting Partners

Dec 10, 2014, 1:00 PM – Dec 10, 2014, 3:00 PM

Free informal drop-in painting group.
For more information call 262-4307.

Arts On Grand

Painting Partners

Dec 17, 2014, 1:00 PM – Dec 17, 2014, 3:00 PM

Free informal drop-in painting group.
For more information call 262-4307.

Arts On Grand

Painting Partners

Dec 24, 2014, 1:00 PM – Dec 24, 2014, 3:00 PM

Free informal drop-in painting group.
For more information call 262-4307.

Arts On Grand

Painting Partners

Dec 31, 2014, 1:00 PM – Dec 31, 2014, 3:00 PM

Free informal drop-in painting group.
For more information call 262-4307.

SAME TIME, NEXT YEAR

Location: Spencer Community Theatre

Feb 13, 2015, 7:30 PM – Feb 13, 2015, 10:00 PM

The third production for the 55th Season of Spencer
Community Theatre will be "Same Time, Next Year."
One of the most popular romantic comedies of the
century, Same Time, Next Year ran four years on
broadway, winning a Tony Award for lead actress
Ellen Burstyn, who later recreated her role in the 
successful motion picture with Alan Alda. It remains
one of the worlds most widely produced plays.  
The plot follows a love affair between two people, 
Doris and George, married to others, who rendevous
once a year.  Twenty five years of manners and morals
are hilariously and touchingly play out by the lovers.

Performance dates:  February 13-15 and 20-22.

BASEBALL!!!

Location: Clay County Heritage Center

Jul 03, 2015, 10:00 AM – Jul 05, 2015, 5:00 PM

A Salute to BASEBALL!!! Enjoy a funfilled weekend
of BASEBALL and its history and local heroes.
More details will be forthcoming.

This event will run July 3, 4 and 5, 2015.