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Businesses celebrating an anniversary, new ownership, added services, or anything your business may want to celebrate, let us know! We would love to set up an Alive After 5 and/or a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony. Interested in learning more? Contact us today!
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Join the Washington Chamber Ambassadors on May 4th to celebrate the Grand Opening of the Wooden Spoon Bakery Outlet at 3:30pm.
Join the Washington Chamber Ambassadors for their Alive After 5 celebration on May 4th from 5-7pm.
We are excited to use the natural landscape of camp and host our annual challenge-course run! Participants will experience the “wilds” of Crooked Creek as they climb through mud, cross the creek and encounter several obstacles–some handmade, some natural and all a blast! A free-will donation lunch will follow the event. Visit http://www.crookedcreekcamp.org/ccw.html to register! …
There will be tons of craft vendors with one of a kind items to shop for. We will have delicious food vendors of all kinds.Our 3rd Craft Fair: Spring Edition is Saturday, May 6th, 2023. 9-11 a.m. There will be tons of craft vendors with one of a kind items to shop for. We will…
Mark your calendar for this year’s Graduation Ceremony! We will be honoring the Class of 2023 undergraduate and graduate students in the Ruble Arena on Iowa Wesleyan’s campus.
Join Iowa Wesleyan University students, faculty, staff, alumni, and friends in the IW Chapel for a final musical performance. All are welcome, event is free to the public.IW Alumni & Friends – if you would like to participate in the choir or instrumental ensemble, please visit the Wesleyan Concert page to register and find the…
We are going to celebrate Cinco de Drinko…Mayo at the winery a week later with drink specials (50% off wine by the glass & beer!), a crafted “Pink Señorita” Cocktail, and we’ll also have chips ‘n dip available for purchase! Yaaasss!Mark your calendar now ! 😉 We look forward to serving you. Ole!
Saturday, May 13th, Kalona Brewing Company is hosting a dog-friendly patio party fundraiser for PAWS & More Animal Shelter in Washington. This carnival-themed event will feature ticketed games, auction items, prizes, and Pies in the Face for PAWS & More’s Executive Director Amber, Kalona Brewing Company’s head brewer, W, and VIP guests, all to benefit…
PLEASE JOIN US FOR 2023 CRUISE NIGHTS ON THE SQUAREIN WASHINGTON, IOWA *** MAY *** JUNE *** JULY *** AUG *** 2ND SATURDAY EACH MONTH 4:00 – ?? ALL CARS, TRUCKS & MOTORCYCLES WELCOME! ENTER ON SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SQUARE FOR INFORMATION, CONTACT RANDY FARRINGTON @ 319-461-9146 __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ *** DOOR PRIZES *** 50/50 DRAWING *** NO REG…
“Beth Cody, born and raised in Ames, Iowa, has lived in the Iowa City area for more than twenty-five years, and has been an avid amateur gardener on her five-acre rural property for the past decade.” She will discuss gardening on her 5-acre property, along with the history of Iowa gardens.
HomeGrown welcomes start ups and local small businesses to network, share their stories, request feedback, discuss what works, and exchange tips and referrals for local resources.4:30-5pm Socialize Meet other entrepreneurs from a range of industries: artists, artisans, bakers, growers, tradespeople, digital professionals, consultants, coaches, massage therapists, freelancers, and more. Sound like someone you know? Invite…
An evening designed just for you! We double-booked and will be taking our par-tae outdoors! Yoga by the (wedding) pavilion. It’s a great space! Yoga with Melissa then wine pairing with assorted chocolates & cheeses. $15 pre-sale thru Mother’s Day (May 14th). $20 after that date & at the door.
Join us weekly on Thursday evenings from May 18th to October 12th for the Washington Farmers Market. Our products are locally grown, baked, and produced. We’re bringing back the featured Food Trucks starting on May 25th as well as special events! Guests organizations will be back to spread the word about their good work in…
A magical journey to health. This fun family friendly health fair will feature more then 15 booths with summer activities, health, and safety tips & more.
Founded in 1992 at ages 11, 9 and 6, brothers Isaac, Taylor and Zac spent their first five years building a fanbase as an independent band in Tulsa, OK, performing both classic rock ‘n’ roll and soul music and their own original material, to form their own unique blend of harmony-driven, soulful pop-rock.After five years…
Farm to Film Fest, May 20-21, 2023 Washington’s 1st Annual International Film Festival Stop at the Blair House to register morning of! View the film schedule here: Saturday F2F Schedule Sunday F2F Schedule
Join us at the Victorian View for a mystery only YOU can solve! Participants will enjoy a guided tour of the estate and the grounds as well as a catered meal before mayhem strikes. Can you crack the case before time runs out? Put your detective skills to the test this May!Tickets 12:00PM $34.95 6:00PM…
Join us at the Victorian View for a mystery only YOU can solve! Participants will enjoy a guided tour of the estate and the grounds as well as a catered meal before mayhem strikes. Can you crack the case before time runs out? Put your detective skills to the test this May!Tickets 12:00PM $27.95 6:00PM…
Farm to Film Fest, May 20-21, 2023 Washington’s 1st Annual International Film Festival Stop at the Blair House to register morning of! View the film schedule here: Saturday F2F Schedule Sunday F2F Schedule
Join the Washington Chamber Ambassadors for the Grand Opening of HOMEgirl Realty on May 23rd from 5-7pm. The ribbon cutting ceremony will be held at 5pm.
Join us for Diva Golf Days! With your $55 registration, you receive: 9 Holes of Golf with Cart 2 Free Drinks Pin Events with Prizes Practice Balls This will be a 4-person best shot, with award-winning pin events throughout. Golfers can play an additional 9 holes for a replay rate of $30. Sign up begins…
Riverside Casino & Golf Resort's employee volunteer program Winning Hands will be hosting a car wash at Riverside Casino & Golf Resort on Thursday, May 25 from 3 PM - 6 PM. Get your car looking summer spiffy with a fresh car wash, courtesy of our Winning Hands committee. For a freewill donation to benefit…
Join us weekly on Thursday evenings from May 18th to October 12th for the Washington Farmers Market. Our products are locally grown, baked, and produced. We’re bringing back the featured Food Trucks starting on May 25th as well as special events! Guests organizations will be back to spread the word about their good work in…
On Memorial Day, the American Legion Family honor the more than 1 million men and women who have lost their lives defending America since the Revolutionary War.
Being a great babysitter is more than just watching kids! This class is designed with the beginner babysitter in mind. Students will learn important skills such as first aid, infant and child CPR, what to do in case of choking, safety issues, diaper changing, games and easy meal ideas. Learners must be at least 10…
Riverside Casino & Golf Resort's employee volunteer program Winning Hands will be hosting a blood drive with the American Red Cross at Riverside Casino & Golf Resort on Wednesday, May 31 from 11 AM - 3 PM in their Event Center. Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are highly encouraged by visiting redcrossblood.org/give and entering code…
Join us weekly on Thursday evenings from May 18th to October 12th for the Washington Farmers Market. Our products are locally grown, baked, and produced. We’re bringing back the featured Food Trucks starting on May 25th as well as special events! Guests organizations will be back to spread the word about their good work in…
Join us for FREE live bands every Thursday night from 6-7pm in the Central Park presented by the City of Washington. Thursday nights are always full of evening activities in our downtown Central Park. Kicking the night off with the Farmers' Market from 5-7:30pm, then Thursday Night live from 6-7pm and ending the night with…
Muni Band plays 10 Thursday evening concerts at 8:00pm every summer in downtown Washington’s Central Park.
Join us with your lawn chair and your knitting, crochet, sewing, etc. for a relaxing hour with your fiber arts friends in Central Park.
This is a day to celebrate with family-friendly activities right on the square in downtown Washington. We will have a full schedule of events that you and your loved ones can do. Check out the schedule of events below and do not miss out on some brand new additions to this year’s line up, like…
Join Main Street Washington for a FREE outdoor movie in Central Park, Downtown Washington! Bring your chairs & blankets!June 2nd, approx 8:30pm
8am-5pm: Sidewalk sales 10am: Washington Public Library's Washington Writers'Workshop 11:30am: Public Ready with Sarah Prineas Noon: Picnic in the Park with Municipal Band 1-5pm: Plinko & pony rides 1-3pm: Bubble Booth 1-7pm: Bounce House 2-8pm: Face Painting 1:30pm: Oz Look-Alike Contest, register 1 hour prior 2:30pm: Toto Look-Alike Contest for pets, register 1 hour prior…
Get ready for the 2023 Flightline Event on June 3rd from 6-11:30 p.m. in Central Park, Washington, Iowa. The Beverage Tent is sponsored by Elliott Realty and begins after the parade concludes. Dance and sing along to all your favorite 80’s, rock, and country hits with Dogs On Skis & The Schmidt Brothers. You won’t…
Washington Municipal Airport's Annual Fly-in Breakfast is back!! Join us Sunday, June 4th from 7a-11a for a delicious pancake breakfast! Adults $8, ages 5-10 $4, under 5 & Pilots in Command eat for free! All proceeds will go to the Washington Lions Club who will also be cooking & serving the pancakes, eggs, & sausage!…