Events

Clay County Heritage--The Starting Six Exhibit

Clay County Heritage Center

Oct 09, 2018, 10:00 AM – Oct 27, 2018, 12:00 AM

SPENCER JAYCEES HAUNTED HOUSE

LOCATION: Tower Gate Pavillion on the Clay County Fairgrounds

Oct 19, 2018, 8:00 PM – Oct 31, 2018, 10:00 PM

Be ready for a SPOOKTACULAR good time with the 
Spencer Jaycees.  They are running their HAUNTED HOUSE
on the following dates:

October 19, 20, 26, & 27 from 8pm to Midnight
October 31, Halloween Night from 7pm to 10pm.

Films for the Cinematically Disadvantaged

Location: Carey's Electronics

Oct 22, 2018, 7:00 PM – Oct 22, 2018, 9:00 PM

Arts on Grand and Carey's Electronics is proud to bring you
"Films for the Cinematically Disadvantaged"

These foreign films can be viewed on Monday's at 7pm 
for a free will donation.  Popcorn, coffee and tea will be 
provided.

This weeks selection is:  Yesterday a 2004 film from
South .Africa

Italian Night and Bake Sale

Location: First Congregational Church located at 1212 1st Ave W in Spencer

Oct 24, 2018, 4:30 PM – Oct 24, 2018, 7:00 PM

No need to cook tonight!  The First Congregational Church
invites you to their Italian Night and Bake Sale.  There
will be Spaghetti with home made Meatballs and Chicken
Alfredo!  Also, plenty of baked goods.  

This dinner is a Free Will Offering

Spencer Chamber of Commerce Annual Celebration

Location: Clay County Regional Event Center

Oct 25, 2018, 11:30 AM – Oct 25, 2018, 1:00 PM

Annual Celebration:
Spencer "A Surprising" Place

Meet us for some Fun, Great Food and Surprises

Join us to celebrate the Jack Wedel Service Award
and Chamber Business of the Year Award.

The cost is $35.00 per person
RSVP by calling 712-262-5680 or email us at:  
office@spenceriowachamber.org

6th Annual Pink Spoon Classic Chili Cook Off

Location: Northwest Bank on Grand Avenue

Oct 26, 2018, 11:00 AM – Oct 26, 2018, 1:00 PM

Northwest Bank supports National Breast Cancer Awareness
Month!  Join us for a special event at our location at 705
Grand Avenue for our....
6TH ANNUAL PINK SPOON CLASSIC CHILI COOK OFF

Enjoy good food and good company!  Vote for the best Chili
and theme that day.  Free will donations with all proceeds
donated towards Clay County Relay for Life.

Teams competing for the BEST Chili and BEST Theme are:
*  Northwest Bank
*  VanderHaag's Inc.
*  ServPro of Spencer & Iowa Great Lakes
*  Spencer Fire Department

Rock 'N' Remember Tribute: ELVIS

Location: Spencer Community Theatre

Oct 26, 2018, 7:30 PM – Oct 26, 2018, 9:00 PM

ELVIS, as performed by Joseph Hall, will take you
back to when Elvis was in his prime.  Joseph has 
the moves, the looks and most of all the sound of
Elvis.

Tickets are $25.00 and $20.00 and reservations
can be made by calling the SCT Box Office at 
712-262-7336

Octembership: Halloween Party at The Bear

Location: The Bear at 24 West Park Street

Oct 27, 2018, 7:00 PM – Oct 27, 2018, 9:00 PM

Arts on Grand Octembership: Halloween Party

This will be a fun evening full of take and make
crafts, costumes and entertainment.  We will be serving
light appetizers and encouraging guests to pay their 
2019 membership.  

For more information, please call 712.262.4307

Library Events for the Day

Location: Spencer Public Library

Oct 29, 2018, 6:30 PM – Oct 29, 2018, 8:00 PM

Banned Book to Movie at the Spencer Public Library.

In honor of Banned Books Week, September 23-29,
we will read one of the most banned books in America--
OF MICE AND MEN by John Steinbeck.
We will watch and discuss both the book and movie,
starring John Malkovich and Gary Sinese.

Please register to check-out a book and reserve your 
spot at the movie by calling 580-7290.
Free popcorn, soda and candy

Films for the Cinematically Disadvantaged

Location: Carey's Electronics

Oct 29, 2018, 7:00 PM – Oct 29, 2018, 9:00 PM

Arts on Grand and Carey's Electronics is proud to bring you
"Films for the Cinematically Disadvantaged"

These foreign films can be viewed on Monday's at 7pm 
for a free will donation.  Popcorn, coffee and tea will be 
provided.

This weeks selection is:  A Separation, a 2011 film from Iran.

The Siouxland Artists Juried Art Show

Location: Arts on Grand

Oct 30, 2018, 10:00 AM – Dec 01, 2018, 3:00 PM

This 2 in 1 gallery experience will contain a life in
review of Artist Patricia Johnson as well as a visit
from the winners of the 2018 Siouxland Artists 
Annual Competition, travelling here from the Sioux
City Art Center.
Expect to be inspired.  Patricia Johnson, an artist
and teacher orginally from South Dakota, raised
a family on the farm storing up the vivid beauty of
nature.  Patricia has received many local, state,
and national awards for her paintings.  

An artists reception will be held on November 3rd
from 1pm to 3pm.

HALLOWEEN TRICK OR TREAT

SPENCER

Oct 31, 2018, 5:00 PM – Oct 31, 2018, 7:00 PM

The Mayor of Spencer Iowa has proclaimed 
October 31, 2018 as Trick or Treat Night.
The time will be from 5pm to 7pm.

Southpark Mall of Spencer, Iowa will hold
their Trick or Treat Night from 5pm to 6:30pm
on October 31, 2018.

Trick or Treaters are welcome at St. Homes & Services
from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm.
Children can go to:
The Highlands at 1211 St. Luke Drive
Riverview Terrace Assisted Living at 1501 St. Luke Drive
St. Luke Lutheran Home at 1301 St. Luke Drive

Duffy Hudson Presents - The Shadow of the Raven

Location: Spencer Public Library

Nov 05, 2018, 6:00 PM – Nov 05, 2018, 7:00 PM

Actor Duffy Hudson, broadway and film veteran, will bring
back to life Edgar Allan Poe with his unique one-man play.
The Shadow of the Raven begins with Poe rising from the
scene of his mysterious dath and continues with scenes 
from his dramatic life.  
This is free to the public - call 580-7290 for more information
or to reserve your spot.

Films for the Cinematically Disadvantaged

Location: Carey's Electronics

Nov 05, 2018, 7:00 PM – Nov 05, 2018, 9:00 PM

Arts on Grand and Carey's Electronics is proud to bring you
"Films for the Cinematically Disadvantaged"

These foreign films can be viewed on Monday's at 7pm 
for a free will donation.  Popcorn, coffee and tea will be 
provided.

This weeks selection is:  The Beatles, A Hard Days Night
a 1964 film from the United Kingdom

Business Before Hours

Location: Employment Connections at 905 South Grand Avenue

Nov 07, 2018, 7:30 AM – Nov 07, 2018, 8:30 AM

All Chamber Members and their employees and staff
are invited to Business Before Hours at Employment
Connections.   Coffee and a light breakfast will be 
served.  
Business Spotlight at 8:00am

Business Before and After Hours is a Social Networking
Event from the Spencer Chamber of Commerce as a 
benefit to its members businesses and organizations.

Spencer Rotary Club's 27th Annual 5-Day Book Sale

Location: Clay County Regional Event Center

Nov 07, 2018, 5:30 PM – Nov 11, 2018, 4:00 PM

Here is the schedule for the Rotary 5-Day Book Sale

November 7th:
First Choice Party  from 5:30pm to 7:30pm with a
$5.00 admission and refrestments served by the 
Clay County Regional Event Center.

November 8 and 9:
Open from 10am to 7pm with $1.00 admission price

November 10:
Open fromm 10am to 5pm  FREE Admission

November 11:
Open from Noon to 4pm
FREE Admission and all children's books are FREE

Pushing the Limits Book Club

Location: Spencer Public Library

Nov 07, 2018, 5:30 PM – Nov 07, 2018, 7:00 PM

Pushing the Limits at the Spencer Public Library--Quackery:
A brief History of the Worst Ways to Cure Everything by
Lydia Kang.  Join Science Teacher, David Munson, as we
discuss the science in popular books.  This month we explore
health.  
Free to the public.  Snacks provided!  
Call 580-7290 for more information

SPARC Concert Series

Location: Spencer Community Theatre

Nov 09, 2018, 7:00 PM – Nov 09, 2018, 9:00 PM

SPARC (Spencer Performing Arts Coalition) is proud to 
present: Country Roads a John Denver Tribute

Headlined by Dennis Curley, Country Roads is a tribute to 
show to one of America's best-loved performers and draws
deeply on Curley's own love of John Denver music.  
Country Roads will delight fans old and new and is ideal
for all ages. 

Sacred Heart Catholic Church Fall Gala: Las Vegas--We're All Inn: 2018

Location: Sacred Heart Parish Hall

Nov 10, 2018, 4:00 PM – Nov 10, 2018, 8:00 PM

It is time once again for Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Fall Gala:  Las Vegas - We're All In:  2018

Preview Party on Friday, November 9 from 6pm to 8pm

Saturday Schedule
Mass at 4pm
Social Hour at 5pm

Tickets are $60.00 per person.

Films for the Cinematically Disadvantaged

Location: Carey's Electronics

Nov 12, 2018, 7:00 PM – Nov 12, 2018, 9:00 PM

Arts on Grand and Carey's Electronics is proud to bring you
"Films for the Cinematically Disadvantaged"

These foreign films can be viewed on Monday's at 7pm 
for a free will donation.  Popcorn, coffee and tea will be 
provided.

This weeks selection is:  Force Jajeure, a 2014 film from
Sweden

Business After Hours

Location: Spencer Community Theatre

Nov 13, 2018, 5:00 PM – Nov 13, 2018, 7:00 PM

All Chamber Members and their employees are invited to
Business After Hours. 

Our hosts for this festive holiday kick off are: 
Farmers Trust and Savings Bank
Spencer Hospital
Spencer Community Theatre

There will be refreshments and appetizers.
Business Spotlights at 6pm followed by 
Chamber Dollar Drawing.

Festival of Trees

Location: Clay County Heritage Center

Nov 15, 2018, 10:00 AM – Nov 30, 2018, 4:00 PM

Stop in to the Clay County Heritage Center and view
decorated trees for the Christmas Holiday Season.

The trees will be on display November 15 through 30.
Hours are Tuesday through Friday:  10am to 4pm
Saturday:  10am to 3pm.

Military Drills to Workforce Skills

Location: Spencer HyVee Club Room

Nov 15, 2018, 12:00 PM – Nov 15, 2018, 2:00 PM

This is an event organized to recruit veterans seeking
employment opportunity as a Registered Apprentice in
the Skilled Trades such as electrical, plumbing, and 
HVAC.  Skills assessment and development will be 
addressed through appointments at the Spencer 
IowaWorks Center located at 217 West 5th Street.
After completing the skills assessment at the center.
you could be presented to an area business in the 
aforementioned trades for consideration of direct 
employment or Registered Apprenticeship opportunities.

A Free meal will be provided courtesy of Lakes Area
Employers Council.  Information on free courses at the
center and Registered Apprenticeship materials will be
handed out and discussed on site that day.

RSVP to:  7122-262-1971 ext 42003 or
robert.becker@iwd.iowa.gov

DANCING WITH THE LOCAL STARS

Clay County Event Center Ballroom

Nov 16, 2018, 6:00 PM – Nov 17, 2018, 10:00 PM

IOWA LAKES COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION PRESENTS:
             "DANCING WITH THE LOCAL STARS"

On Friday, November 16th and Saturday November 17th with
doors opening at 6pm and the show starting at 7pm, come out
and cheer on your favorite local dance duo!
There will be appetizers--sweets--cash bar--$$vote for peoples choice$$

Tickets Prices   
$50.00 for applause seating (limited availability)
$400.00 for a table of 8
$650.00 for sponsorship plus table of 8

For more information:
iowalakes.edu/foundations
712-362-0425
events@iowalakes.edu

Downtown Planter Decorating Contest Judging Day

Location: Downtown Spencer

Nov 17, 2018, 10:00 AM – Nov 17, 2018, 3:00 PM

Details coming soon!!!

Movie Night at the Library

Location: Spencer Public Library

Nov 19, 2018, 6:30 PM – Nov 19, 2018, 8:00 PM

Tonight the feature is: "Mama Mia Here We Go Again-
Free to the public, Free popcorn soda and candy.
Call 580-7290 to reserve your spot.

Films for the Cinematically Disadvantaged

Location: Carey's Electronics

Nov 19, 2018, 7:00 PM – Nov 19, 2018, 9:00 PM

Arts on Grand and Carey's Electronics is proud to bring you
"Films for the Cinematically Disadvantaged"

These foreign films can be viewed on Monday's at 7pm 
for a free will donation.  Popcorn, coffee and tea will be 
provided.

This weeks selection is:  Faces Places, a 2017 film from 
France.

Shop Small Saturday

Location: Spencer

Nov 24, 2018, 9:00 AM – Nov 24, 2018, 5:00 PM

Details coming soon!!!!

Festival of Trees

Location: Clay County Heritage Center

Nov 25, 2018, 12:00 PM – Nov 30, 2018, 4:00 PM

The "FESTIVAL OF TREES" will be on display at the 
Clay County Heritage Center November 25-30
in the South Gallery.  Stop in during Heritage Center
hours and view the beautiful decorated trees.

Also, on Novmeber 30th at 5pm will be the
"Festival of Trees Gala and Silent Auction"

For more information, please call the Heritage Center
at 712-262-3304

Morning with Santa

Location: Spencer Area Activity Center

Dec 01, 2018, 10:00 AM – Dec 01, 2018, 1:00 PM

More details will be forth coming.

Festival of Trees: Tour of Homes

Locaton: Various homes in the Spencer community

Dec 01, 2018, 10:00 AM – Dec 01, 2018, 7:00 PM

For more information, contact the Heritage Center
at 712-262-3304

Spencer Main Street Gingerbread Kingdom

Location: TBA

Dec 02, 2018, 1:00 PM – Dec 02, 2018, 4:00 PM

Details coming soon!!!!

Spencer Messiah

Location: Sacred Heart Catholic Church

Dec 02, 2018, 7:00 PM – Dec 02, 2018, 8:00 PM

Everyone is invited to attend The Messiah under the
direction of Robin Keith.

Spencer Grand Meander / Tuba Christmas

Location: Downtown Spencer

Dec 03, 2018, 5:00 PM – Dec 03, 2018, 8:00 PM

Details coming soon!!!!

Business Before Hours

Location: Northwest Bank on Grand Avenue

Dec 05, 2018, 7:30 AM – Dec 05, 2018, 8:30 AM

All Chamber Members and their employees are 
invited to the December Business Before Hours
hosted byNorthwest Bank.  Stop in and check 
our their beautiful Christmas Tree.  
Coffee and a light breakfast will be served.

Business Spotlight at 8am.

Business Before and After Hours is a Social 
Networking Event from the Spencer Chamber of 
Commerce as a benefit to its members businesses
and organizations.

SCT Playhouse: Almost, Maine

Location: Spencer Community Theatre

Dec 07, 2018, 7:30 AM – Dec 16, 2018, 2:00 PM

The next production from Spencer Community Theatre is:
ALMOST, MAINE by John Cariani.

Welcome to Almost, Maine, a place that is so far north, it's
almost not in the United States.  It's almost in Canada.   And
it's not quite a town, because its residents never got around to
getting organized.  So it almost doesn't exist.  One cold, clear,
winter night, as the northern lights hover in the star-filled sky
above, the residents of Almost, Maine, find themselves falling
in and out of love in unexpected and hilarious ways. Knees are
bruised.  Hearts are broken.  But the bruised heal and the 
hearts mend --almost-- in this delightful midwinter night's dream.

Show Dates and Times:
December:  7, 8, 9, 14, 15 and 16
Evening performances at 7:30pm
Sunday matinee at 2pm. 

For more information, please call Spencer Community Theatre
at 712-262-7336

Home Free a Country Christmas

Location: Clay County Regional Event Center

Dec 15, 2018, 7:00 PM – Dec 15, 2018, 10:00 PM

The Clay County Fair & Event Center is proud to 
present:  Home Free -- A Country Christmas.
This five-man a capella group will perform country
and holiday favorites including music from their
Billboard #2 Album  Full Of (Even More) Cheer.

Ticket prices are $48.00, #38.00 and $28.00 
Reserved Seating.   A Holiday Cheer Option that
includes a pre-show party with unlimited food and
drink is available for $20.00 (limited number 
available)  

Purchase tickets:
Event Center Box Office.
Phone:  515-244-2771
www.midwesttix.com

SPARC Concert Series

Location: Spencer Community Theatre

Jan 27, 2019, 2:00 PM – Jan 27, 2019, 4:00 PM

SPARC (Spencer Performing Arts Coalition) is proud to 
present an Alumni Concert with Devin Van Holsteijn and 
the Dandelion Stompers. 

The Dandelion Stompers bring you New Orleans jazz with 
all the trimmings.  Start with a grade-A rhythm section,
add a savory selection of horns, round out the mixture 
with hot and spicy vocals and you've got a recipe for 
Dandelion gumbo.

For more information, call the SCT Box Office at 
712-262-7336

SCT Playhouse: The Dixie Swim Club

Location: Spencer Community Theatre

Feb 15, 2019, 7:30 PM – Feb 24, 2019, 2:00 PM

Kicking off 2019, Spencer Community Theatre is proud
to present:  The Dixie Swim Club by Jessie Jones,
Nicholas Hope and Jamie Wooten.

EGGS & ISSUES

Location: City Hall Council Chambers

Feb 16, 2019, 8:30 AM – Feb 16, 2019, 10:30 AM

Open to the public, this is your time to discuss topics of
concern with local legislators.

This weeks sponsor:

FAMILY FEST

Location: Clay County Regional Event Center

Mar 02, 2019, 10:00 AM – Mar 02, 2019, 4:00 PM

More details will be posted as they become available.

EGGS & ISSUES

Location: City Hall Council Chambers

Mar 09, 2019, 8:30 AM – Mar 09, 2019, 10:30 AM

Open to the public.  This is your time to meet with your
local legislators and discuss topics of conern.

This weeks sponsor:

EGGS & ISSUES

Location: City Hall Council Chambers

Mar 23, 2019, 8:30 AM – Mar 23, 2019, 10:30 AM

Open to the public.  This is your chance to meet with
your local legislators and discuss topics of concern.

This weeks sponsor;

ROCK'N BAC'N BREW'N

Location: Clay County Regional Event Center

Mar 30, 2019, 4:00 PM – Mar 30, 2019, 10:00 PM

More details will be posted as they become available.

SPARC Concert Series

Location: Spencer Community Theatre

Apr 06, 2019, 7:30 PM – Apr 06, 2019, 10:00 PM

SPARC (Spencer Performing Arts Coalition) is proud to present
Michael Mauldin in an Evening with Mark Twain

In his customary white suit and ever-present cigar, Twain takes
us through a fascinating panoply of uproarious comedy, biting
social satire and often dark commentary on the human 
condition.  "An Evening with Mark Twain" is an intimate portrait
of one of America's most beloved and controversial figures, 
and is a must see theatrical event.

SCT Playhouse: MAMA MIA!

Location: Spencer Community Theatre

Apr 26, 2019, 7:30 PM – May 03, 2019, 2:00 PM

Spencer Community Theatre is proud to present:
MAMA MIA!  music and lyrics by Bjorn Ulvaeus
and Benny Adersson with the book by Catherine Johnson.

ABBA's hits tell the story of a young woman's search for
her birth father.  This sunny and funny tale unfolds on
a Greek Island paradise.  On the eve of her wedding,
a daughter's quest to discover the identity of her father
brings three men from her mother's past back to the 
island they last visited 20 years ago. 

Performance dates and times:
April 26, 27, 28 and May 2, 3, 4 and 5
Evening performances at 7:30pm and
Sunday matinee at 2pm.

This play is sponsored by:  Dyno's Convenience Stores

SPARC Concert Series

Location: Spencer Community Theatre

Jun 06, 2019, 7:00 PM – Jun 06, 2019, 9:00 PM

SPARC (Spencer Performing Arts Coalition) is proud to present
BRAZILIAN 2WINS

From the violent slums of Brazil they broke the mold of society
by using music as a movement to bring about positive change.
That force has defeated violence, poverty, depresson, cancer.
Now they are on a mission to make the world smile.  Orginal
artists, entertainers, performers, speaker, lifestyle enthusiasts.
What they do extends far beyond music.  Music is meerely 
the tool.