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Women's Collective Coffee & Conversation Event
6/12/2026
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NACC Golf Outing
6/16/2026
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Norwalk Area Chamber Birthday Party
7/14/2026
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Norwalk Area Chamber August Luncheon for the Teachers
8/14/2026
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Events in the month of May 2026
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5/1/2026

Join us for live music by David Watson from 6-9PM. While enjoying live music, grab some delicious handcrafted cocktails and food from Jana’s Snack Shack Food Truck 5-8PM.


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5/1/2026
Kick off your weekend with live music at Middlebrook Mercantile Friday, May from 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM!

Enjoy wine, snacks, and great company as Bradley Seidenfeld brings his signature sound to the stage. Come for the music, stay for the atmosphere!

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5/2/2026
Join us for a plant sale and seed swap in the Middlebrook Farm Stand!

We’ll have plants for sale and seeds to swap—all started right here in Middlebrook’s Town Garden—and our Farm Manager, Mosa Shayan will be around to answer any questions you have about starting your backyard garden!

We’ll have a variety of veggie, herb, flower, and native plant starts for sale in the Farm Stand from 10 AM – 2 PM.

If you can’t make it on May 2, we’ll continue to sell our starts in the Middlebrook Farm Stand (open 7 days a week during daylight hours), while supplies last.

Community Seed Swap Guidelines:
• The seed swap will take place from 10:00 – 11:00 AM on Saturday, May 2.
• All seed swaps should be 1 for 1.
• Seeds should be packaged in paper envelopes or plastic baggie, individually labeled.
• Suggested quantity per package is 10-20 larger seeds, 20-30 pepper or tomato or ⅛ -½ tsp of smaller seeds.
• Packages labeled with seed name, variety name, year collected (should be in the last five years), and swapper’s first name. If applicable, include size, color, growth habits.
• You may also swap opened commercial seed packets dated 2022-2025 with at least half the original contents and taped closed.
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5/2/2026
Spring is in the air!

Grab your friends and sip, shop, and stroll your way through Cumming’s local businesses during the Spring Sip & Shop. It’s the perfect excuse for a girls’ day, date day, or just a fun day out.

Participating businesses (businesses will an * will have local vendors set up inside):
Cups & Cones Ice Cream Shoppe
Iowa Distilling Company*
Middlebrook Mercantile*
Reese Marie Salon
Ted Lare Garden Center*
The Farmstand by Manastash Mercantile
Wilson’s Orchard and Farm

Plus, Middlebrook Farm Stand will also be hosting a Plant Sale and Seed Swap! The Seed Swap will be going between 10:00 – 11:00 AM.
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5/2/2026

Iowa Distilling Company will be hosting members and a guest on Sunday, May 3rd 12PM-1:45PM, 2PM-3:45PM and 4PM-5:45PM,
Wednesday May 6th 6-8PM, and
Thursday May 7th 6-8PM.
Tuesday May 12th will be added if needed. Choose the date and time that works best for you! Purchase your IDC Straight Bourbon bottles and celebrate with us! .
Check your email to sign up. 
Please contact us if you have not received the email with sign up.
Private event for Bourbon Club members only.



 

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5/2/2026
Spend Saturday, May 2 at Middlebrook Mercantile with live music from Ducharme-Jones Band, playing from 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM!

Come out for an evening of great music, delicious drinks, and a relaxed, welcoming vibe. The Merc is the perfect spot to unwind and enjoy the weekend!

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5/3/2026
Join us Sunday, May 3 from 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM at Middlebrook Mercantile for an afternoon of live music with Silversonic!

Kick back, sip on your favorite drink. It’s the perfect way to wrap up the weekend—good music, great company, and all the Sunday fun day vibes.

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5/5/2026


It's time for our annual Cinco de Mayo BINGO event at Iowa Distilling sponsored by the team at In2It Digital! Kyle and Ashley will be slinging Margarita flights, we'll be calling BINGO (hey it's free to play) and we'll have light refreshments.

If margaritas aren't your thing, that's okay, other drinks including mocktails will be available. The most important thing is to come out and meet new people, have fun and connect with others - oh and while you're here - win some prizes!

May 5th from 4:30 to 6:00 PM at Iowa Distilling located at
4349 Cumming Ave, Cumming, IA 50061
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5/6/2026

Iowa Distilling Company will be hosting members and a guest on Sunday, May 3rd 12PM-1:45PM, 2PM-3:45PM and 4PM-5:45PM,
Wednesday May 6th 6-8PM, and
Thursday May 7th 6-8PM.
Tuesday May 12th will be added if needed. Choose the date and time that works best for you! Purchase your IDC Straight Bourbon bottles and celebrate with us! .
Check your email to sign up. 
Please contact us if you have not received the email with sign up.
Private event for Bourbon Club members only.



 

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5/7/2026
Looking for a fun Thursday night out with your favorite Trivia caller, Robert? Join us for Trivia Nights in Cumming, every week at two fantastic locations:
1st and 3rd Thursdays: The Merc
2nd and 4th Thursdays: Iowa Distilling Company
Time: 6:00 PM
Entry: Free

Compete for exciting prizes, fame, respect, and adulation. Form a team, challenge your brain, and enjoy a night of friendly competition and community fun.

Don’t miss out—see you there!

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5/7/2026

Iowa Distilling Company will be hosting members and a guest on Sunday, May 3rd 12PM-1:45PM, 2PM-3:45PM and 4PM-5:45PM,
Wednesday May 6th 6-8PM, and
Thursday May 7th 6-8PM.
Tuesday May 12th will be added if needed. Choose the date and time that works best for you! Purchase your IDC Straight Bourbon bottles and celebrate with us! .
Check your email to sign up. 
Please contact us if you have not received the email with sign up.
Private event for Bourbon Club members only.



 

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5/7/2026
Have you or your loved ones been a victim of fraud or scam? Not sure what they look like or what to do when it happens?

Please join me and the Norwalk Police Department in this free workshop to discuss 11 different types of fraud and scams that are out there today.

When? Thursday 5/7 at 6pm
Where? Norwalk Police Department

No products will be sold.
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5/8/2026


 

FLORALPALOOZA

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

Event Description:

This month we’ll come together making flower arrangements with flowers from Bellflower Florist & Gifts. 

We’ll enjoy coffee, conversation, and a creative morning connecting with other women in our community while creating something beautiful to take home. Whether you come with a friend or attend on your own, this is a wonderful opportunity to slow down, connect, and start your morning with intention and creativity.

We can’t wait to spend the morning with you.

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5/8/2026
Kick off your weekend with live music at Middlebrook Mercantile Friday, May 8 from 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM!

Enjoy wine, snacks, and great company as Paul Ivy brings his signature sound to the stage. Come for the music, stay for the atmosphere!

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5/9/2026
Spend Saturday, May 9 at Middlebrook Mercantile with live music from Bob Pace, playing from 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM!

Come out for an evening of great music, delicious drinks, and a relaxed, welcoming vibe. The Merc is the perfect spot to unwind and enjoy the weekend!

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5/10/2026
Join us Sunday, May 10 from 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM at Middlebrook Mercantile for an afternoon of live music with The Soul Searchers!

Kick back, sip on your favorite drink. It’s the perfect way to wrap up the weekend—good music, great company, and all the Sunday fun day vibes.

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5/12/2026

Iowa Distilling Company will be hosting members and a guest on Sunday, May 3rd 12PM-1:45PM, 2PM-3:45PM and 4PM-5:45PM,
Wednesday May 6th 6-8PM, and
Thursday May 7th 6-8PM.
Tuesday May 12th will be added if needed. Choose the date and time that works best for you! Purchase your IDC Straight Bourbon bottles and celebrate with us! .
Check your email to sign up. 
Please contact us if you have not received the email with sign up.
Private event for Bourbon Club members only.



 

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5/12/2026

Event Title: Tales & Tastings 

Description: Calling all book lovers, come GET LITerary with Iowa Distilling and the Norwalk Public Library! 

 

Join us each month for book club night featuring the Norwalk Library’s ‘Get Lit’ book club and ‘Blind Date With A Book’ by Lizde. During this event. the lounge will have cozy ‘coffee house’ atmosphere, with lo-fi music, popcorn to munch on (outside food is also welcome), and a featured cocktail/mocktail to go with the selected book.

 

This event has something for everyone! 

  • Try something new and join the Library’s “Get Lit” book club. Each month the Norwalk Library’s Get Lit book club will meet a discuss the book of the month, and we will feature a special cocktail and mocktail to go with the title.

  • Chill with your bartender and make progress towards your reading goals in a quite atmosphere with good drinks.

  • Bring a friend and share what you’ve been reading lately.

  • Find new reads with Lizde and get book recommendations.

 

However you want to enjoy books, we’ve got you covered!

 

Don’t have anything to read? Buy a new book from ‘Blind Date With A Book’ by Lizde, who will be there selling wrapped books with clues to the title and book-ish merchandise. (Anyone who purchases a beverage will have their name put into a drawing to win a ‘Blind Date With A Book’ from Lizde that night.) You can also see what your bartenders and other patrons are reading by checking out our Book Review board in the lounge.

 

This month’s book is: The Book Club for Troublesome Women by Marie Bostwick; Truth Serum cocktail/mocktail *this was a cocktail featured in the book: vodka, mint simple syrup, white grape juice, sparkling water (Get Lit is meeting early this month due to event conflicts.)

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5/13/2026
Join Robert for a fun and lively night of music bingo at The Merc starting at 6:00 PM on Wednesday, May 13!

Enjoy snippets of your favorite songs—from oldies to today’s hits—as you mark off your card and compete for prizes. Let the games begin!

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5/14/2026

 

Join us to connect, meet new members, and enjoy great food at Pizza Ranch.

The buffet will be open, and we’ll gather in one of their private meeting rooms which will create the perfect space to relax, enjoy lunch, and build meaningful connections.

Whether you’re new to the Chamber or a familiar face, this is an easy and enjoyable way to stay connected.

Date: May 14
Time: 12:00 – 1:00 PM
Location: Pizza Ranch

We hope to see you there!


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5/14/2026

Trivia Night at Iowa Distilling Company!

Grab your friends (or fly solo!) and join us for Trivia Night from 6–8 PM!

No team size limits—bring a crew or come as a team of one. Prizes awarded each round and an overall winner!

Get ready for 6 exciting rounds, including:

3 rounds of 90s trivia!
A song round
A movie clip round
A picture round
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5/15/2026
Kick off your weekend with live music at Middlebrook Mercantile Friday, May 15 from 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM!

Enjoy wine, snacks, and great company as Chris Ranallo brings his signature sound to the stage. Come for the music, stay for the atmosphere!

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5/16/2026
Friends of Warren County Conservation's Annual Native Plant Sale Fundraiser!

Native plants are not only beautiful, they help pollinators thrive, support wildlife, and are perfectly adapted to our Iowa landscapes. Stop by to pick up plants for your yard or garden and support local conservation at the same time!

Location: The Annett Nature Center
                15565 118th Ave.
                Indianola, IA 50125
Date: Saturday, May 16, 2026
Time: 8:00am - 12:00pm

Come early, supplies are limited!
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5/16/2026
We’re fired up to announce our second annual Smoke & Sip BBQ Festival at the Middlebrook Farm Grounds on Saturday, May 16!

Think backyard BBQ party vibes—local pitmasters and smokers, beer sampling, yard games, live music, and new this year: the event is FREE to attend.

RSVP to stay up to date on our featured BBQers, brews, and more! It’s going to be smokin’.

Check out our website for more information about the BBQers, breweries, seating, and more: smokeandsipiowa.com
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5/17/2026
Join us Sunday, May 17 from 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM at Middlebrook Mercantile for an afternoon of live music with The Tighten Up All Stars!

Kick back, sip on your favorite drink. It’s the perfect way to wrap up the weekend—good music, great company, and all the Sunday fun day vibes.

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5/20/2026
Swing by the Merc Wednesday, May 20 as the Friends of Des Moines Parks takes over the bar to raise money to support Des Moines' 92 parks, 100+ miles of trail, community recreation centers and gardens, aquatic facilities and numerous recreational programs.

Sip on their signature cocktail, the Trail-tini, and snack on Chex mix. The Merc is conveniently located right off the Great Western Bike Trail in Cumming for those that prefer to pedal in!

As always, all tips between 5:00 - 8:00 PM will be donated back to the organization.
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5/21/2026
Looking for a fun Thursday night out with your favorite Trivia caller, Robert? Join us for Trivia Nights in Cumming, every week at two fantastic locations:
1st and 3rd Thursdays: The Merc
2nd and 4th Thursdays: Iowa Distilling Company
Time: 6:00 PM
Entry: Free

Compete for exciting prizes, fame, respect, and adulation. Form a team, challenge your brain, and enjoy a night of friendly competition and community fun.

Don’t miss out—see you there!

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5/22/2026
Kick off your weekend at Fridays at the Farm in Middlebrook! ✨

Enjoy live music on The Farmhouse porch, browse our local vendor market, and grab a bite from some of your favorite food trucks. Bring a lawn chair or blanket, sip something refreshing from the Wine Wagen or beer tent, and settle in for a relaxed, feel-good Friday evening under the open sky.
Plus, there’s fun for the kids, too, with activities like soccer and gaga ball to keep them moving while you kick back and enjoy the night.

📅 Friday, May 22 | 4:30 – 7:30 PM
🎶 Live Music: Brittany Sword
🚚 Food Trucks: Gringo’s Tex-Mex BBQ, Mulberry Farm & Food Truck, Pie Mates

For more details, including info about table reservations, parking, accessibility, and more, visit: https://middlebrookfarm.com/events?utm_source=norwalk_chamber&utm_medium=community_calendar&utm_campaign=faf_2026#fridays-at-the-farm
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5/22/2026
Kick off your weekend with live music at Middlebrook Mercantile Friday, May 22 from 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM!

Enjoy wine, snacks, and great company as David Watson brings his signature sound to the stage. Come for the music, stay for the atmosphere!

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5/23/2026
Step up to the mic and share your talent at The Merc’s Open Mic Night! Musicians, comedians, poets, and performers of all kinds are welcome.

You’ll have up to five minutes to set up, and we’ll provide a mic and house sound. Singers, please bring your own accompaniment.

Whether you're planning on performing, or here to enjoy the show, everyone is welcome to join us the 3rd Saturday of each month for Open Mic Night!

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5/24/2026
Join us Sunday, May 24 from 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM at Middlebrook Mercantile for an afternoon of live music with Weary Ramblers!

Kick back, sip on your favorite drink. It’s the perfect way to wrap up the weekend—good music, great company, and all the Sunday fun day vibes.

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5/27/2026
Join Robert for a fun and lively night of music bingo at The Merc starting at 6:00 PM on Wednesday, May 27!

Enjoy snippets of your favorite songs—from oldies to today’s hits—as you mark off your card and compete for prizes. Let the games begin!

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5/28/2026

Trivia Night at Iowa Distilling Company!

Grab your friends (or fly solo!) and join us for Trivia Night from 6–8 PM!

No team size limits—bring a crew or come as a team of one. Prizes awarded each round and an overall winner!

Get ready for 6 exciting rounds, including:

3 rounds of 90s trivia!
A song round
A movie clip round
A picture round
more info...
5/29/2026
Kick off your weekend at Fridays at the Farm in Middlebrook! ✨

Enjoy live music on The Farmhouse porch, browse our local vendor market, and grab a bite from some of your favorite food trucks. Bring a lawn chair or blanket, sip something refreshing from the Wine Wagen or beer tent, and settle in for a relaxed, feel-good Friday evening under the open sky.
Plus, there’s fun for the kids, too, with activities like soccer and gaga ball to keep them moving while you kick back and enjoy the night.

📅 Friday, May 29 | 4:30 – 7:30 PM
🎶 Live Music: JOSHUA SINCLAIR
🚚 Food Trucks: The Hot Peppers Mexican Grill, Pho Wheels & Sushi, Pie Mates

For more details, including info about table reservations, parking, accessibility, and more, visit: https://middlebrookfarm.com/events?utm_source=norwalk_chamber&utm_medium=community_calendar&utm_campaign=faf_2026#fridays-at-the-farm
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5/29/2026
Join us for live music by Johnny Laws from 6-9PM. While enjoying live music, grab some delicious handcrafted cocktails and food from Mala’s Kitchen Food Truck 5-8PM.
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5/29/2026
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5/29/2026
Kick off your weekend with live music at Middlebrook Mercantile Friday, May 29 from 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM!

Enjoy wine, snacks, and great company as
Jeremy Alvarez and James Biehn bring their signature sound to the stage. Come for the music, stay for the atmosphere!

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5/30/2026
Spend Saturday, May 30 at Middlebrook Mercantile with live music from Heath Alan, playing from 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM!

Come out for an evening of great music, delicious drinks, and a relaxed, welcoming vibe. The Merc is the perfect spot to unwind and enjoy the weekend!

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5/30/2026

Tickets are now available for our Midwest dinner series this May. We are excited to partner with fellow Midwestern-rooted Echolands Winery to share our delicious Washington wines with Midwest friends.

The Des Moines dinner on Saturday, May 30 will be at our very own Middlebrook Farm, just south of the metro in Cumming, with a seasonal dinner prepared by Chef Grant Gillon. Doug Frost will also be in attendance as well as many members of the Capital Call team.


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5/31/2026
Join us Sunday, May 31 from 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM at Middlebrook Mercantile for an afternoon of live music with Opus Taylor!

Kick back, sip on your favorite drink. It’s the perfect way to wrap up the weekend—good music, great company, and all the Sunday fun day vibes.

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