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The Christmas season is always a great time of the year to make special memories with those close to you. During this season, I like to take the time to reflect on the many blessings I’ve had over the past year and look ahead with optimism at the coming year. I hope that each of you will be able to recognize and enjoy many of your own blessings this Christmas holiday.
As you spend time celebrating with your family, please keep in mind those military men and women who find themselves separated from their families during this special time of the year. Never forget the sacrifices our uniformed men and women have made in the past, and continue to make year after year.
Remember those that have passed on since last Christmas. Keep their families and friends in your thoughts and prayers as they spend their first Christmas without their loved ones.
Consider sharing your time, talent, or treasure with those less fortunate. There are many out there in need. Look for an opportunity to find these folks and do something special for them. The satisfaction of helping others is truly a great feeling!
I’d like to thank all those that serve on the various city boards. One of my tasks as Mayor is to keep these boards staffed. I make a lot of recruiting calls, and the response from our community members has been exemplary to fill vacancies when needed. If you know any of these individuals, take the time to thank them. Without these volunteers and their efforts, not much would get done.
Small businesses are the backbone of any community. Our local business owners are eager to serve us all. Please, as much as possible, show your gratitude by supporting them.
In the spirit of Christmas, I hope we can all take the time to reflect on what is most important in life and be grateful for the blessings bestowed upon us.
My sincerest wishes to you and your loved ones for a Merry Christmas, a joyous holiday season, and a prosperous, healthy New Year.
May God bless you and your families this Christmas season and always.
Patrick Degen, Mayor
City of Emmetsburg
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City & EMU Announcements
City Hall & EMU Closed December 23 & 26
Emmetsburg City Hall and Emmetsburg Municipal Utilities will be closed on Friday, December 23rd and Monday, December 26th in observance of Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. The Friday, December 23 solid waste route will not change. The Monday solid waste route will be picked up on Tuesday, December 27th.
Library Closed December 24 & 26
The Emmetsburg Public Library will be closed on Saturday, December 24th for Christmas Eve and Monday, December 26 in observance of Christmas Day.
City Hall & EMU Closed December 23 & 26
Emmetsburg City Hall and Emmetsburg Municipal Utilities will be closed on Monday, January 2nd in observance of the New Year's Day holiday. The Monday solid waste route will be picked up on Tuesday, January 3rd.
Library Closed December 31
The Emmetsburg Public Library will be closed on Saturday, December 31st in observance of New Year's Day.
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Everyone Wins
Message from the Emmetsburg Chamber
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The holiday shopping season is coming to a close but there is still plenty of opportunity to get your Shop Small Season Calendar turned in to win valuable prizes of Chamber Bucks! Here’s some inspiration to help get signatures to fill your calendar:
- Attend EMSCT’s play, “The Christmas Story” Dec 16-18.
- Eat out or order takeout at any local restaurant.
- Grab a coffee, tea or energizing shake at DejaBrew or 311 Nutrition.
- See the movie “Silent Night in Algona” at the Riviera Theatre this weekend.
- Buy a gift at one of our local retail shops.
- Fill your gas tank or get the car serviced before making holiday travel.
- Buy a Gift Card or Chamber Bucks to show appreciation for someone.
- Buy something fun for kids of any age.
- Stock up with groceries before the holiday rush!
- Purchase something Emmetsburg themed, (Five Island Lake, St. Pat’s, Emmetsburg).
- Take home or gift a poinsettia or holiday flower arrangement.
- Melt away your holiday stress with a haircut, manicure or massage.
When ready, turn in your calendar at the Chamber by January 3. Prize levels are 1-5 signatures to possibly win $50 in Chamber bucks, 6-10 signatures could win $100 in Chamber bucks, 11-15 could win $200, and 16 or more could win $250 in Chamber bucks. Winners will be announced before Friday, January 6.
Thank you for supporting our local small businesses this season. Even though not everyone can win a prize, everyone does win by keeping goods and services alive and available in Emmetsburg.
With much appreciation always,
Deb Hite, Director
Emmetsburg Chamber of Commerce
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What's Happening at The Shores?! |
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New Year's Eve Steak Night
The Shores is hosting another steak night on Saturday, December 31st! Enjoy an 8-oz prime rib dinner for $24.95, a 12-oz prime rib dinner for $28.95, or baked chicken with mango salsa for $16.95. Meals will be served with a lettuce salad, balsamic honey glazes carrots, rosemary potatoes, and dinner roll. Dessert will also be available for purchase.
The kitchen will be serving prime rib and baked chicken only from 5:00-9:00pm, and reservations are required to guarantee seating/food preference. Seating is limited, so call 712-852-3422 early with your reservations, number in your party, and which dinner/prime rib size you would like.
Bags League
Sign up for Bags League at The Shores at Five Island! This league will run on Wednesday evenings for 10 weeks from January 4th to March 8th. The cost is $30 per person. Cash prizes will be awarded to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place teams. Subs are allowed as needed.
Limited team spots are available. Sign up by December 30th by calling 712-852-3422, emailing akliegl@emmetsburg.com, or stopping in to The Shores/Dockside Lounge.
Trivia Night
Save the date for trivia night on Friday, January 6th! Keep an eye out for more details and registration info on The Shores Facebook page.
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Housing and Child Care Surveys Still Open!
We want to hear from you!
If you live and/or work in the Emmetsburg area, we want to hear from you! Housing and child care are two challenges our community is facing, and we need your input to determine needs and solutions for the future. Please take some time to complete both surveys (if applicable). Your participation is important and greatly appreciated! Visit www.emmetsburg.com/survey for more information about both surveys.
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Baby & Toddler Programs at the Library |
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The Emmetsburg Public Library is introducing new programs for our youngest readers. Babytime and Toddlertime will start on Wednesday, January 11. Both storytimes use the principles from the Every Child Ready to Read program. Every Child Ready to Read states that literacy skills are developed through singing, talking, dancing, writing, and playing.
Babytime is a special storytime specifically for infants ages 0-12 months. Babytime will feature songs, a book read by the leader, movement and bounces, and time for parents to read a book with their infants. Babytime will encourage parent/child bonding as well as language building skills.
Toddlertime is formulated for ages 13-36 months. There will be many similarities between Toddlertime and Babytime, but Toddlertime will include more independent body movement and more advanced books. Toddlertime will feature the same parent/child bonding exercises that will be seen in Babytime, but they will be modified to be developmentally appropriate.
Babytime will start at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 11, and Toddler time will follow at 10:30. Please stick to the appropriate storytime age group as much as possible for your child. Call 712-852-4009 for questions. Advanced sign up is not required.
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Other Activities at the Library |
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Gaming after Hours
Dec 17 | 2:30P-5:00P
Come learn a new board game from the library's extensive collection. From novice to expert, all are welcome to attend. This week, the easy-to-learn
Lost Cities: the Board Game will be played. With sufficient numbers and interest, anything is
game, though. Refreshments provided. Registration not required.
Preschool Storytime: 'C' is for Christmas
Dec 19 | 10:30A-11:00A
Bring your preschool-aged children to the library for a half-hour of books, stories and crafts. No registration required.
Library Holiday Party
Dec 21 | 2:30P-4:00P
Children of all ages are invited to attend our holiday party on the early-out day of December 21st. Refreshments will be served.
Christmas Diamond Painting
Dec 22 | 2:00P-4:00P
Come paint a holiday picture with diamonds! This program is for children ages 10 and up. Please sign up in advance as their is limited space in this program. 712-852-4009
Family Gingerbread House Building
Dec 23 | 3:00P-4:30P
Join us to build your family's very own gingerbread house. This program is for all ages, but we ask that a parent is present to assist with building. Please sign up by calling 712-852-4009.
Retro Video Games Day
Dec 27
These
are your parent's video games, maybe even your
grandparent's video games--but you love playing them! At least kids keep coming to the programs. It probably helps that "video games" is in the title. We will have some new ones this time, too. Refreshments will be served. Please sign up in advance.
Scavenger Hunt
Dec 28 | 2:00P-4:00P
Come compete against your friends in a holiday themed scavenger hunt. Winners will get a special library prize. For ages 8 and up. Please sign up in advance by calling 712-852-4009.
GAMELab
Dec 29 | 2:00P-4:00P
Tweens and teens are invited to the library to learn and play a board game from the library's extensive collection. Participants will be trying their hand at the bluffing game "Sheriff of Nottingham." Refreshments will be served. Ages 12 & up. Register in advance.
Balloon Animal Storytime
Jan 2 | 10:30A-11:30A
Join us at the library for a special storytime with books, stories... and balloon animals! We'll read our favorite story about balloons while our balloon artist sculpts the animal of your choice. All ages welcome. Refreshments served.
Mad Hatter's Tea Party
Jan 3 | 2:00P-3:30P
Join us for a spot of tea and a sandwich or two at the Mad Hatter's Tea Party. Fancy hats are encouraged, but not required! This program is for all ages.
Arm Knitting
Jan 4 | 3:00P-4:00P
Join us to learn the art of arm knitting. Supplies will be provided. Please sign up in advance by calling 712-852-4009.
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Afterschool Homework Help
Monday-Thursday at 3:45 PM @ Emmetsburg Public Library
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VFW Bingo
Every Monday - Light meal at 5:30 PM and regular BINGO from 6:45-9:00 PM @ Emmetsburg VFW |
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Popcorn-Time Movie
Every Tuesday at 1:00 PM @ Emmetsburg Public Library, Room 17
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Food Pantry
1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month from 5:00-6:30 PM @ Grace Baptist Church |
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TOPS® Meeting
Every Wednesday at 4:30 PM @ Iowa Welcome Center |
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Tea Time Cinema
Every Thursday at 2:00 PM @ Emmetsburg Public Library
Classic movie is shown + tea is served. Free and open to all.
Call library for titles showing and more info: 712-852-4009.
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Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)
Every Thursday at 7:30 PM @ Family Life Center |
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Pokémon Club
Every Friday at 3:45 PM @ Emmetsburg Public Library, Room 14 |
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Emmetsburg Main Street Community Theatre Presents “A Christmas Story”
Dec 16 & Dec 17 at 7:30 PM
Dec 18 at 2:00 PM
@ Dinges VanOosbree Performance Center, 2206 19th Street |
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Shop with Santa at Emmetsburg Dollar Fresh
Dec 17 from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM @ Dollar Fresh Hy-Vee |
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Gaming After Hours - Lost Cities: The Board Game
Dec 17 from 2:30-5:00 PM @ Emmetsburg Public Library |
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Merchant Holiday Matinee Movie - "Arthur Christmas"
Dec 17 at 1:00 PM @ Riviera Theatre
Tickets are available at sponsoring Merchant businesses. Admission by ticket only. |
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Preschool Storytime - "C" is for Christmas
Dec 19 from 10:30-11:00 AM @ Emmetsburg Public Library |
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Library Holiday Party
Dec 21 from 2:30-4:00 PM @ Emmetsburg Public Library |
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Christmas Diamond Painting
Dec 22 from 2:00-4:00 PM @ Emmetsburg Public Library |
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Family Gingerbread House Building
Dec 23 from 3:00-4:30 PM @ Emmetsburg Public Library |
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Retro Video Games Day
Dec 27 from 2:00-4:00 PM @ Emmetsburg Public Library |
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Scavenger Hunt
Dec 28 from 10:30-11:30 AM @ Emmetsburg Public Library |
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GAMELab - "Sheriff of Nottingham"
Dec 29 from 2:00-4:00 PM @ Emmetsburg Public Library |
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Steak Night at The Shores at Five Island
Dec 31 from 5:00-9:00 PM @ The Shores at Five Island
Call 712-852-3422 to make your reservation. Limited seating/reservations available. |
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Balloon Animal Storytime
Jan 2 from 10:30-11:30 AM @ Emmetsburg Public Library |
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Mad Hatter's Tea Party
Jan 3 from 2:00-3:30 PM @ Emmetsburg Public Library |
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Arm Knitting
Jan 3 from 3:00-4:00 PM @ Emmetsburg Public Library |
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The Emmetsburg newsletter is produced by the City of Emmetsburg Marketing & Retail Coordinator. |
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