Calendar of Events - Norwalk Area Chamber of Commerce
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Holiday Happy Hour
12/12/2024
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Membership Meeting & Lunch
12/12/2024
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Norwalk Area Women's Collective Coffee
12/13/2024
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Annual Awards Banquet
1/17/2025
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Events in the month of August 2024
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8/1/2024



You're invited to join us in celebrating the unveiling of the new brand for one of our member businesses! Formerly known as the Norwalk Shop, one of our favorite shops is stepping into a new era with a fresh identity and an exciting future.

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 Date: August 1st
 Time: 4:30 PM
 Location: 810 Main St, Norwalk, IA 50211

Amanda and Doug are excited for their ribbon cutting ceremony and for you to be among the first to witness the reveal of their new brand. Enjoy refreshments, network with fellow community members, and explore the updated offerings of this newly rebranded local gem for their grand reopening.

We look forward to seeing you there!


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8/1/2024

Bring a group of friends and enjoy a fun evening!

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8/2/2024

Hours: 4:30 PM - 7:30 PM 
Food Trucks: 
Hot Off the Presses 
Charlotte's Kitchen 
​Yippee Dogs

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8/2/2024

Stop by and say hi to us at Friday at the Farm. Browse our mobile boutique trailer, offering women's contemporary clothing and accessories. 

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8/2/2024
Join us for live music by Ryne Doughty from 6-9PM. While enjoying live music, grab some delicious handcrafted cocktails and bring your own food.

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8/4/2024

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8/7/2024

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8/8/2024
A SCAVENGER HUNT TO REMEMBER! AUGUST 8–18

Visit the following 4 businesses; The Cumming Tap, Iowa Distilling
Company, Middlebrook Mercantile, and Wilson's Orchard in Cumming. You choose where to start, find the sticker, and have the card stamped. Find the sticker at all 4 locations, then bring your completed card to Iowa Distilling Company to receive the limited edition Cumming pint glass.

Want to show a little more Cumming pride? Be entered to win a Cumming basket by taking a picture at each business, tagging the business, and posting all four pictures on the Facebook page, facebook.com/upandcummingevents.

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8/8/2024
Come join us for trivia every 2nd Thursday of the month from 6-8PM. No minimum or maximum team number. Enjoy 6 rounds of trivia including a song round, movie clip round, picture round and 3 rounds of general knowledge.

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8/9/2024



We all do it, but we can learn to be kinder to ourselves with the help of this month's guest speaker, Wendi Fredregill, who will be hosting her workshop: Overcoming Negative Self-Talk: Empowering Strategies for Personal and Professional Growth.

Join us as Wendi shares insights on recognizing and understanding the patterns of negative self-talk that often hinder our progress and undermine our confidence. Wendi will explore practical strategies to challenge and transform these negative thoughts into empowering actions. By identifying and addressing these internal barriers, you will gain the tools to become your own best advocate, enabling you to move forward with greater self-assurance to achieve your personal and professional goals. Discover how to become friends with your inner critic and unlock your true potential.

Who: Norwalk Area Women's Collective
What: Coffee and Table Discussion
When: Friday, August 9
Social Networking | 7:45 - 8 a.m.
Introductions (time permitting) | 8 a.m.
Workshop | 8:15 a.m.
Closing Comments | 8:50 a.m.
Where: Middlebrook Mercantile (Cumming)

Meet Wendi:

On her journey as a mindset coach, leader, and curator of joy, Wendi is passionately dedicated to assisting female entrepreneurs in overcoming perfectionism, procrastination, and fear. Her robust faith, coupled with an abundance of idea-generating energy, empowers those in her sphere to cultivate more joy in their lives.

Serving as the Business Manager at Apexx Creative and CEO of Sasstastic Life, LLC, Wendi functions as a mindset coach and co-hosts the YouTube show and podcast, "Your Sasstastic Life," alongside Tricia Rivas. With a profound love for strong coffee, the ocean, and all things related to personal growth, Wendi finds joy in spending time with her family and friends, engaging in activities like kayaking and tennis, and immersing herself in music.


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8/9/2024

We're excited to invite you to our upcoming August luncheon, where we'll welcome the district's newest teachers!

Date: Friday, August 9th
Time: 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM
Location: Secondary Campus Cafeteria, Norwalk High School
1600 North Ave, Norwalk, IA 50211
Lunch: Catering provided by The Chicken.
Schedule: Light Program, Raffle, and Presentation of the Bags.

The Chamber will provide each new teacher with a bag of items generously donated by our wonderful local businesses. If you would like to contribute to these goodie bags, please contact the Chamber office at info@norwalkchamber.org. All items must be submitted by August 2nd, and donating businesses will receive special recognition.

This member lunch is included in your Chamber membership. If you would like to invite one or more guests, please include them during registration. All guest registrations are $15 per guest.

Let’s come together to welcome our new teachers and support our community!

Looking forward to seeing you there!


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8/9/2024

Stop by and say hi to us at Friday at the Farm. Browse our mobile boutique trailer, offering women's contemporary clothing and accessories. 

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8/9/2024

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8/9/2024
Join us for live music by Taylor King from 6-9PM. While enjoying live music, grab some delicious handcrafted cocktails and check out the menu options Hot Peppers Mexican Food Truck has to offer from 5-8pm.

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8/14/2024

Join us for a fantastic evening of networking and fun at our Summer Chamber After Hours! This event is an excellent opportunity to connect with fellow chamber members and enjoy some delicious cocktails and bites.

Event Details:

Date: Wednesday, August 14th
Time: 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM (During Happy Hour - $2 off all cocktails)
Location: Iowa Distilling Company
Event Type: Free Member Event
Eatery Collaboration: Pyra Pizzeria

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Registration is appreciated to ensure we have enough bites!

Don't miss this fantastic networking opportunity and the chance to unwind with fellow members.

A HUGE Chamber THANK YOU to Pyra Pizzeria & Iowa Distilling Company for hosting our seasonal Chamber After Hours.

See you there!


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8/15/2024

Bring a group of friends and enjoy a fun evening!

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8/16/2024

Stop by and say hi to us at Friday at the Farm. Browse our mobile boutique trailer, offering women's contemporary clothing and accessories. 

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8/16/2024

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8/16/2024
Join us for live music by Dan Trilk from 6-9PM. While enjoying live music, grab some delicious handcrafted cocktails and check out the menu options Liza’s Sushi & More has to offer from 5-8pm.
 

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8/16/2024

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8/21/2024
Jam out to snippets of top music while playing competitively against other music lovers and sipping on handcrafted cocktails during Music Bingo the 3rd Wednesday of each month! We will be playing 4 rounds - single Bingo, double Bingo, square, and blackout from 7-9pm, with prizes increasing alongside the level of difficulty to achieve B-I-N-G-O!
 

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8/22/2024
Come join us for themed trivia every 4th Thursday of the month 6-8PM. Come and be tested with 3 rounds of the 6 being themed. No minimum or maximum team number. Enjoy 6 rounds of trivia including a song round, movie clip round, picture round and 3 rounds of general knowledge.
 

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8/23/2024

Stop by and say hi to us at Friday at the Farm. Browse our mobile boutique trailer, offering women's contemporary clothing and accessories. 

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8/23/2024

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8/23/2024
Join us for live music by Josh Sincair from 6-9PM. While enjoying live music, grab some delicious handcrafted cocktails and check out the menu options Loudi’s Food Truck has to offer from 5-8pm!
 

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8/24/2024
Street Party Event from 12-8 PM8PM

Live Music:
Neva Aldean 1-4 PM
Black Diamond Loons 5-8 PM

Food Trucks:
Big Al's BBQ
Liza's Sushi and More
Say Cheese
Reese’s Roadside Eats

Other Activities:
Ax Throwing
Bags Tournament
Inflatables

Booths:
Iowa Distilling Company
Cumming Tap
Middlebrook Mercantile
Wilson’s Orchard & Farm
Cumming Hometown Pride
Iowa State University Alumni Association
Silver K Farms
Young Guns Bloody Mary Mix
 

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8/24/2024

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8/27/2024
Join us for our silent book club night every 4th Tuesday of the month from 6-8pm. At silent book club night there is no assigned book or reading. All readers are welcome, bring your own book. This is your time to relax and read.
 
Bring a friend with some snacks and come in to enjoy some handcrafted cocktails. What is better than a cocktail and your favorite book?

During this time, the music will be calm and soothing for the perfect environment to enjoy your book. Comfortable seating options will be offered but feel free to bring your own as well. Popcorn will be available in the lounge too to enjoy a small snack.
 

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8/29/2024

Bring a group of friends and enjoy a fun evening!

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8/30/2024

Stop by and say hi to us at Friday at the Farm. Browse our mobile boutique trailer, offering women's contemporary clothing and accessories. 

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8/30/2024

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8/30/2024
Join us for live music by Corbett Reeves  from 6-9PM. While enjoying live music, grab some delicious handcrafted cocktails and bring your own food.
 
 

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8/30/2024

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8/31/2024

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