Let's celebrate the arrival of spring with , with a set of sugar cookies that are fun and give off those much needed spring vibes 🌷🐰!

This Easter cookie decorating class filled up quickly last year, so I’m bringing the same adorable set back again this season. If you missed out the first time around, here’s your chance to join in.. 

This beginner-friendly workshop will walk you step by step through decorating an adorable spring-themed set featuring a Peeps style bunny, adorable lamb, two cute chicks, and more. You’ll learn how to outline, flood, and add decorative touches with confidence in a relaxed, supportive atmosphere. It’s hands-on, creative, and just the right mix of learning and laughing.

If you’ve never decorated before, you’re absolutely welcome. If you’ve taken a class with me before, this is your chance to build on your skills. Decorating really does get better every time you practice.

All cookies, icing, tools, and supplies are provided. You’ll head home with beautifully decorated cookies and that proud “I made this” feeling.!

Cost: $72.70

Social Event

📅 Friday, May 8, 2026
⏰ 8:00–9:00 AM
📍 Middlebrook Mercantile

Event Description:
We always need more time to socialize at our Women's Collective events, so we've decided to dedicate an entire event to time together. We invite you to come, enjoy coffee, meet new friends, introduce yourself, hear a quick message about what's new at vIVid Life Spa, and spend time connecting with other women.
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Marketing

📅 Friday, June 12, 2026
⏰ 8:00–9:00 AM
📍 Middlebrook Mercantile

Event Description:
Marketing does not have to feel complicated or overwhelming. This session focuses on approachable strategies that help you show up consistently, share your story, and connect with your audience in a meaningful way.
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Mixology Happy Hour

📅 Tuesday, July 7, 2026
⏰ 4:00–5:30 PM
📍 Middlebrook Mercantile

Event Description:
Switch things up with a summer happy hour focused on connection and fun. Join us for a mixology-inspired evening where you can relax, enjoy great conversation, and build relationships in a casual setting.
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Headshots

📅 Friday, August 14, 2026
⏰ 8:00–9:00 AM
📍 Middlebrook Mercantile

Event Description:
Need an updated professional photo? September’s Women’s Collective offers another opportunity for headshots in a relaxed, welcoming environment while connecting with other women in the community.
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Tablescapes

📅 Friday, September 11, 2026
⏰ 8:00–9:00 AM
📍 Middlebrook Mercantile

Event Description:
Get inspired to elevate your gatherings with thoughtful tablescapes. This session explores simple ways to create beautiful, inviting table settings for everyday moments and special occasions.
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Annual Birthday Party

📅 Friday, October 9, 2026
⏰ 8:00–9:00 AM
📍 Middlebrook Mercantile

Event Description:
Help us celebrate another year of Women’s Collective. This annual birthday gathering is all about community, reflection, and celebrating the connections we’ve built together.
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Vision Board Lunch

📅 Friday, November 13, 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM–1:00 PM
📍 City State Bank Community Room

Event Description:
Step away from the morning rush and join us for a mid-day vision board session. This lunch gathering provides time to reflect, set intentions, and visually map out what you want the year ahead to hold.
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Holiday Party

📅 Friday, December 11, 2026
⏰ 8:00–9:00 AM
📍 Middlebrook Mercantile
Sponsored By City State Bank

Event Description:
Close out the year with celebration and connection. Our holiday party is a chance to gather, reflect on the year, and enjoy community as we head into the holiday season.

Join us for live music by Plastic Apartment from 6-9PM. While enjoying live music, grab some delicious handcrafted cocktails and always feel free to bring in your own food.

Join us for a lunch with Norwalk City Councilman Jason Brown to learn more about an exciting vision for our community.

The Norwalk City Council has set a goal to establish Norwalk as a community of unique, fun, and proud neighborhoods. The vision is to grow with purpose—shaping a city defined not by the pace of development, but by vibrant and distinct neighborhood identities, unique experiences, connection, and an exceptional quality of life.

This approach reflects the idea of The Villages of Norwalk.

During this session, Jason will share more about the initiative and how residents and business leaders can help represent their neighborhoods and play a role in shaping the future of Norwalk.

Date: April 16
Time: 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Location: Luana Savings Bank, Norwalk

Lunch will be catered by Winn’s Pizza & Steakhouse.

Live Music by Josh Sinclair 6-9PM

Borrachos Taco Food Truck 5-8PM

Saturday, April 18: Tools & Composting

This two-in-one class will explore and review gardening tools for every day gardeners, including our Farm Manager’s own recommendations. You’ll also learn all about how to get started composting at home! Composting is a great way to recycle your food scraps and yard trim to save money by producing your own high-quality soil amendment.

Join us for an evening of delicious cuisine and community connection at Middlebrook Farm!

The event begins at 5:30 PM with a farm talk led by Mosa Shayan, Middlebrook’s Farm Manager. Head to the Community High Tunnel in Middlebrook's town garden for a glass of wine, passed hors d’oeuvres, and a behind-the-scenes look at Middlebrook Farm.

At 6:00 PM, enjoy a thoughtfully crafted four-course dinner by Chef Katie Porter of Seasonal Palate, served in the cozy setting of The Farmhouse. The evening’s menu will highlight organic produce grown right here in Middlebrook’s town garden.

Mosa and Chef Katie first met while working together at The Wallace Centers of Iowa, where they spent eight years collaborating on farm-to-table dinners—Mosa growing the ingredients and Katie transforming them into memorable meals. We're thrilled to bring their partnership to life once again at Middlebrook.

Join us for a guided wine tasting featuring award-winning pours from the Pacific Northwest!

Enjoy a thoughtfully curated flight of five wines. Along the way, we’ll share tasting notes, pairing suggestions, and a bit of background on each pour. The lineup includes acclaimed selections recently recognized by the San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition and Wine Enthusiast. Your ticket also includes light charcuterie to perfectly complement the wines.

Seats are limited—reserve your spot today!

April 28th, 2026
WAYS TO GROW YOUR EMAIL LIST

Building Your List with People Who Are Ready to Buy

Is a bigger email list actually a better list? What about quality over quantity? This session will answer both questions, all about growing your email audience with intention — attracting the right people at the right stage, so your emails land with people who are primed to say yes. You will leave with a clear picture of which list-building strategies fit your business and a straightforward approach you can put to work without chasing every new tactic that hits your feed.

About Your Emails is a monthly Chamber education series designed for business owners, leaders, and teams. This series focuses on practical email strategies that support clear communication, stronger customer relationships, and long-term business growth.

Each session is structured to be approachable, strategic, and immediately applicable, with topics that build on one another throughout the year. Attendees will gain simple frameworks, real-world examples, and reusable tools that make email marketing communication easier and more effective over time.

Sessions are held from 8:30 to 10:00 a.m.
Location: City State Bank, 1225 Colonial Pkwy, Norwalk, Iowa
(November and December sessions will be held at Peoples Company in Cumming, Iowa.)
Cost: FREE
Note: You do not have to be a member to attend. Attend one session or all of them. We'll announce those a few weeks ahead of each event. Until then save the dates we have listed below.

SAVE THE DATES
Upcoming sessions will be held from 8:30 to 10:00 a.m. on March 24, April 28, May 26, June 23, August 25, September 22, October 27, November 10, and December 8.
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Meet Breanna Owen from Owen Your Mark. Breanna Owen works with business owners who want their marketing to connect with their audience, guide decisions clearly, and build momentum over time without the guesswork. As the founder of Owen Your Mark, Breanna’s approach is grounded, strategic, and relationship-driven, helping email do its job quietly in the background while owners focus on the work they’re best at.
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This education series is proudly sponsored by the City of Norwalk, whose ongoing investment in business resources and professional development continues to strengthen our local economy. Their support allows the Chamber to provide accessible, high-quality learning opportunities that help businesses grow, adapt, and stay connected to the community they serve.

Silent Book Club With A Twist

Please join us 6-9PM for a very special Silent Book Club featuring Blind Date With A Book by Lizde. Bring a comfy chair and your favorite book, and start making progress toward that new Goodreads goal. If you haven't started anything at the moment, don't worry we can help! Step out of your comfort zone, and choose a wrapped book using clues about the genre, theme, or mood. Enjoy a delicious craft cocktail while you browse, read, and relax.

The lounge will have quiet acoustic music, and popcorn will be provided. Feel free to bring other snacks of your own to enjoy.