SHENANDOAH CHAMBER and INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION

Calendar of Events

Here you can find present and past events happening around the Shenandoah area.

2024

Jul

24

Shenandoah Community Guide-Books Available

07/24/2024
9 a.m.
SCIA, 619 W. Sheridan Ave.

2024 Shenandoah Official Guide Books have arrived. Pickup a copy at SCIA 619 W. Sheridan Ave., the Shenandoah Inn & Suites, the Depot Restuarant and many other businesses in town. It everything you need to know about Shenandoah. Business location and contact info., History, Attractions, Entertainment, Shopping, Dining, Events, Recreation, Healthcare, Education, Industry, Utilities, City Services, and Map. Every resident and visitor should have one!

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2024

Nov

30

Night the Lights Come On

11/30/2024
3:00 - 7:00 pm
Downtown

Christmas Together in Shenandoah Nov. 30th Night the Lights Come On & More Dec. Activities

     Christmas Together in Shenandoah Saturday November 30th features the downtown Night the Lights Come On with live reindeer, horse-drawn carriage rides, music, and hot Cocoa by Hy-Vee 3-5pm near city hall. The event is sponsored by Shenandoah Chamber & Industry Association, Fuller Center, Invenergy, and Community 1st Credit Union. Join Santa and Mrs. Claus for photos and the lights-on countdown is at 5:30pm.

     Shop small business Saturday along Sheridan Avenue till 6pm. You’ll find ornament making activities at County Line Design, smores by the Forum under the gold dome and more treats by Walmart downtown. Pickup a Shenandoah Holiday Shopping and Dinning Guide in stores and restaurants. SCIA is searching for a few carolers to add to the festivities. Call 712-246-3455 if you can offer your choir or voice.

     Soup and Pie Supper Fundraiser follows at Veteran Memorial Museum 603 W. Lowell Avenue 5:30 – 7pm. Donations will be accepted. Five types of soup and many varieties of pie will be available. The Museum displays will also be open for viewing.

     Visit Santa Claus December Saturdays at the Everly Brothers Childhood Home, 800 W Sheridan Avenue 2-4 p.m. Santa will have gifts for the kids and photos are welcome. Dates are December 7, 14, and 21. Santa is seeking a few elves from the community to assist him each Saturday. Contact SCIA to volunteer 712-246-3455.

     Breakfast with Mrs. Claus is December 7th will run 9:30–11a.m. at the Delmonico Room of the Historical Museum building 100 S. Maple St. The kids’ event will include breakfast, stories, crafts, cookie decorating, and games. Space is limited to 50 children. Make Reservations by December 3rd by calling Shenandoah Chamber at 712-246-3455 or email chamber@sciaiowa.com. Volunteers are needed. Parents may attend with their children, but no breakfast will be provided for the parents.

A free Kids movie December 21st will be hosted by Legacy 3 Theater at 10 a.m. Kids and parents can see the movie “Wonka” for free thanks to Legacy 3 Theaters. The movie will be shown in all three theaters. Doors open at 9am. Mrs. Claus will be on hand to greet moviegoers.  SCIA will provide a small popcorn and pop to kids free of charge.

     Visit to Shenandoah Chamber & Industry Association website for details at www.SCIAIOWA.com and Facebook page. Celebrate Christmas Together in Shenandoah.

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Past Events

2024

Dec

05

Rapp Park Connection to Wabash Trace Nature Trail Informational Meeting

12/05/2024
6pm
Shenandoah Public Library Auditorium

Thursday, December 5th Southwest Iowa Nature Trails will have a public information meeting to launch the Rapp Park Connector Trail to the Wabash Trace Nature Trail.  The meeting is open to everyone and will be held at 6 PM at the Shenandoah Public Library Auditorium.

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2024

Nov

07

Nov

09

Holiday Open House in Shenandoah Stores

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Regular store hours
Shenandoah stores

Holiday treats and deals. Shop Christmas decor, gifts, and more!

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2024

Oct

30

Moonlight Magic Downtown Trick or Treating

10/30/2024
4:30 p.m.
Memorial Armory if raining at 3 p.m.

Update in case of rain....Trick or Treating and hot dogs will move to Memorial Armory. Businesses can setup candy stations there. Hayrack rides will be canceled, spooky corridor will go as planned at Sorensen Auto Plaza. 

Free Halloween event sponsored by Northwest Bank, Shenandoah Family Dentistry, Fareway, Vetter Equipment, Tractor Supply. Start at Northwest Bank and pickup a treat bag. Trick or Treat in costume at downtown businesses along Sheridan Ave. Hot Dogs and hayrack rides by city hall. Walk through the Spooky Corridor at Sorensen Auto Plaza 1100 W Sheridan Ave. More treats and see the spirit walker and take photos. Spectators are welcome. Rain location is Memorial Armory.

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2024

May

22

Shenandoah Farmers Market, Priest Park

05/22/2024
2-5:30pm Wed. and 9am-noon Sat.
701 7th Ave. Priest Park

The 2024 Shenandoah Garden City Farmers Market open earlier in the season with extended hours in Priest Park, 707 7th Avenue. May 22 is opening day with new Wednesday hours 2- 5:30 p.m. through October 30.

     The Market is open each Wednesday afternoon and Saturday morning 9 a.m. to noon with parking available. Shenandoah Farmers Market is a state certified market which allows vendors to accept WIC coupons. With the extended days and hours, it gives vendors more opportunities to sell products and customers nearly a month more to purchase fresh produce, baked goods, crafts, and plants.

     It is free for vendors to sell at the market in Priest Park, but they must register and sign the Pesticide Affidavit and Waiver of Responsibility before setting up and selling statement ensuring they don’t use pesticides. A copy of the rules for the market and registration forms are available through market manager Mary Lou Woolhoy or at Shenandoah Chamber & Industry Association at 619 W Sheridan Avenue.

     Early in the season customers can expect produce like radishes and lettuce, baked goods, Rhubarb, and plant starts. Crafts, baked goods, herbs, honey, Jams and Jellies are always available. In June strawberries, cherries, onions, carrots, and green beans are offered as well as flower bouquets. In July and August tomatoes, sweet corn, and many other vegetables are available. September and October are months for pears, apples, gourds, popcorn, Indian corn, and pumpkins.

     For more information about the Shenandoah Garden City Farmers Market contact market manager Mary Lou Wolhoy at 712-303-0100 and follow the posts on the Facebook page

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2024

Oct

16

SCIA Holiday Planning Meeting

10/16/2024
8:00 a.m.
SCIA Office 619 W Sheridan Ave.

SCIA business meeting Wed. Oct. 16th 8 a.m. at 619 W Sheridan Avenue

Plans & Ideas for:

* 2024 Theme Ideas

* Holiday Open House weekend Nov. 7-9th

* Sno-dough participation, Sale Nov. 16th

* Night the Lights Come On Nov. 30th

* Breakfast with Mrs. Claus Dec. 7th

* Free Holiday Movie “Wonka”, Legacy 3 Dec. 21st

* Dec. Saturdays Santa’s House

 

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2024

Sep

28

2024 Shenfest

09/28/2024
All day
All around town

FOOD-Fireman’s Pancake Feed Safety Center 7-10am, Farmer’s Market Priest Park 9am-noon, Shenfest Nonprofit Food Court Flatiron Plaza 10am-3pm, with music under the gazebo 11-2pm.

GAMES-SMC Fun Run/Walk 8am Sportsmans Park on Wabash Trace Nature Trace Trail Tennis Tournament Gee Park Tennis Courts Saturday 6pm, Sunday 2pm Finals (TBD)

CAR SHOW/TRACTOR SHOW-9am-1pm Earl May KMA Parking Lot, Elm St. & Lowell Ave., Trophies, food & music at Veterans Museum next door

PARADE-Runs west on Sheridan Avenue from downtown 2pm, lineup noon Clarinda Avenue

MUSIC- following the parade 3:30pm by John Rogers & 7pm with Matt Cox & the Meraders Band at the Depot Restaurant under the tent.

AWARDS- Marching Band Awards at the Everly Brothers Childhood Home on Sheridan Avenue following the parade

More info. at 712-246-3455, chamber@sciaiowa.com

 

 

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2024

Sep

10

Invenergy Grand Opening SCIA Ribbon Cutting at new office building.

09/10/2024
10 a.m.
515 W. Sheridan Ave.

Shenandoah Hills Invenergy office building is opening Sept. 10th, join us for coffee and a snack and see the new remodeled office at 515 W Sheridan Avenue (former Micky G's kids clothes).

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2024

Aug

29

Thurs. at the Depot, Everly Brothers Experience Band

08/29/2024
6 p.m.
Depot, 101 Railroad St.

Aug. 29, 6 p.m. Thirsty Thursday at the Depot present the Everly Brothers Experience and the Bird Dogs Band in Shenandoah. Free Music with BBQ outside and regular menu inside.

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2024

Jul

18

3rd Thursday Fit Night at Browns Shoe Fit

07/18/2024
5 p.m.
611 W Sheridan Ave.

Free Brown’s Shoe Fit store starting 3rd Thursday Fun Run 1-3 miles, register at 5 p.m., start at 5:30 p.m. July 18 and Aug. 22.

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2024

Jul

24

SCIA Coffee & Open House at Wabash Arts Camp

07/24/2024
10 a.m.
National Guard Armory on Ferguson Rd.

Annual SCIA Coffee at Wabash Arts Camp July 24, 10 a.m. at National Guard Armory. Open House to see all the art projects over 130 students from around the U.S. are creating. Wabash Arts Camp is in it's 33rd year. 

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2024

Jul

19

Shendig BBQ July 19 & 20 

07/19/2024
5 p.m.
Shenandoah Elks Lodge Hwy 59

Shendig BBQ Championship July 19 & 20, samples, music, awards. 40 teams compete for the chance to move on to national competition. Gates open Friday at 5 p.m. $5 cover, $5 more for bbq samples. Saturday open at 10 a.m. $10 with samples to first 400. 

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2024

Jul

19

Dec

31

Shenandoah Sidewalk Sales

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9 a.m.
Downtown Shenandoah

The tradition continues for Shenandoah Side Sidewalk Sales, July 18th, 19th, and 20th. For over 70 years Shenandoah downtown Sidewalk Sales have offered the best bargains of the summer. Shop the Sales Thursday-Saturday and enjoy Thirsty Thursday live music at the Depot and the Shendig BBQ contest Friday & Saturday. Great deals inside and out July 18th thru 20th. It wouldn’t be Summer without Shenandoah Sidewalk Sales.

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2024

Jul

03

Fireworks in Shenandoah July 3rd

07/03/2024
4 p.m.
Sportsmans Park

Star-Spangle Shenandoah Celebration is July 3rd at Sportsmans Park begining at 4 p.m. City will light up the sky with fireworks at dusk. Food by the Eagles and Essex Culinary Arts program. Forum to Revitalize Shenandoah has organized games - corn eating contest, bounce houses, carnival games, all at 4 p.m. and a Pie baking contest and auction 6 p.m. Helen Back of Nebraska City Eagles at 5 p.m., American Legion will do a Flag Burning Ceremony at 6 p.m.

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2024

Jun

28

Light of Hope Tour Concert

06/28/2024
7:00 p.m.
First Baptist Church, 411 Clarinda Ave.

Public is invited to attend a Light of Hope Concert by an energetic touring African youth choir at Shenandoah's First Baptist Church. 

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2024

Jun

20

June 20th Everly Brothers Family Heritage Day

06/20/2024
3:30 - 9 p.m.
101 Railroad Ave.

June 20th Everly Brothers Family Heritage Day with 3:30 pm Harmonies from Heaven Documentary movie at public library and later at Everly Brothers Childhood Home, 6 p.m. Free Concert by Touch of Grey band at Depot Deli, and New Everly Family t-shirt sales at event and online!

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2024

Jun

22

20th Anniversary Greater Shenandoah Historical Museum Open House & SCIA Ribbon Cutting

06/22/2024
1 p.m.- 4:00 p.m.
800 W. Sheridan Avenue

Saturday June 22, 1 p.m. SCIA Ribbon Cutting & Open House for 20th Anniversary Greater Shenandoah Historical Museum! See new displays, collection by John Bay, and new improvements at the museum building. 

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2024

Jun

12

Shenandoah Senior Villas SCIA Ribbon Cutting & Open House

06/12/2024
11:30 a.m.
1401 W Sheridan Avenue

Help us celebrate Shenandoah's new senior housing property, Wednesday June 12th, 11:30 a.m. SCIA Ribbon Cutting and Open House at Shenandoah Senior Villas, 1401 W Sheridan Avenue. Tour the facility and enjoy refreshments and Snacks Served. 

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2024

Jun

15

Shenandoah VA Medical Clinic Open House

06/15/2024
11:00 a.m.- 1 p.m.
A Avenue & Anna Crose Rd.

Meet the VA Clinic Team and learn more about the services they provide. Tour the Shenandoah VA Clinic. Meet with a health car enrollment specialist and learn more about applying for VA Health Care. Refreshments and gifts for veterans by American Legion Auxiliary

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2024

Jun

14

SCIA's New Visitors Guide Opportunity to Advertise

06/14/2024

Shenandoah

June 14 Ad Deadline is approaching for the SCIA Shenandoah Community & Visitors Guide. Contact Jennifer at Jennifer.johnson@clarindaherald.com . This publication will be used for at least 2 years for visitors and new residents, as well as a resource for current residents.

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2024

Jun

15

Dedication of Page County Veterans Memorial at Rapp Park

06/15/2024
10:00 a.m.
Rapp Park Recreation Area on Hwy 48 north of Shenandoah 2 miles

Veterans will dedicate this joint community project comemorating service men and women's sacrifices made to the U.S. Veterans rock, park benches, and flag poles are the result of Page County communities working together to honor local Veterans. 

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2024

Jun

01

Shenandoah Disability Awareness Walk

06/01/2024
11:00 AM
Start at the Depot 101 Railroad St.

June 1st Shenandoah Disability Awareness Walk Seeks Sponsors, Walkers, & Volunteers

      Shenandoah Chamber & Industry Association (SCIA) along with Nishna Productions, Inc. and the Depot Restaurant are organizing the 9th annual Disability Awareness Walk in Shenandoah June 1st. This year the route is on Shenandoah’s downtown street scape and around Priest Park.

     Participants are encouraged to register with a signed waiver. Entry forms are available at SCIA, NPI, and the Depot Restaurant. NPI is celebrating 50 years in business this year. Other sponsors for the event are The Fuller Center, El Porton Mexican Grill, and Subway. More sponsors are welcome to contribute. Contact SCIA to contribute monetary donations or in-kind contributions. Items needed are bottled water, hot dogs, buns, chips, cookies, and inexpensive items or gift cards for the door prize drawings.

      The free walk starting at 11 a.m. is for all ages and all abilities and is open to the public. This regional event begins at the Depot Deli 101 Railroad St. Walkers will travel east on Sheridan Avenue downtown street scape to Sycamore St. and head back west on the southside of Sheridan Avenue to Blossom St. heading south behind the Public Library to 5th Avenue and south again on Elm St. to Priest Park. Gatorade and water will be available at the park. The walkers will travel around the park and head back north on Maple St. to complete the one-mile course back on Sheridan Ave. at the Depot Deli finish.

     The route can accommodate wheelchairs and a golf cart will be available to assist walkers. Volunteers will be needed for walker assistance and to act as crossing guards. Reflective vests will be provided for street crossing guards. Volunteers are also needed to help with set-up and cleanup, pass out beverages at the half-way point and medallions at the finishing line.

     “This is an excellent opportunity for members of the community to interact and engage in a fun way with individuals with disabilities. The hope is to build foundations for friendships,” said NPI Development Specialist Emily Martin.

     The first 50 participants with disabilities to finish the 1-mile walk/ride will receive an event medallion. The after party under the big yellow tent at the Depot will feature a free hot dog lunch, root beer floats donated by the Depot, and music by the band B Side 3. There will be a drawing for door prizes from area businesses.

     B Side 3 band is an acoustic band that plays for the enjoyment of performing live.  They are made of local performers Eric Nelson on guitars, lead, and harmony vocals,

Greg Brower on Keyboards, lead, and harmony; and Phillip Lamb on base guitar and vocals. They also perform many song requests.

     “Everyone from the surrounding area is welcome to participate in this special event,” said SCIA Marketing Director Shelly Warner. “It’s a fun, rewarding afternoon to get outside to enjoy nature, interaction with friends, music, and exercise.”

     All volunteers and sponsors should contact SCIA to sign-up volunteer 712-246-3455, chamber@sciaiowa.com. The registration form can also be viewed at the website www.sciaiowa.com or Shenandoah Chamber & Industry Association Facebook page.

 

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2024

May

16

Shenandoah City Wide Clean Up

05/16/2024
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Shenandoah Sanitation, 1207 W Ferguson Rd.

Free opportunity to remove trash, junk, and unwanted materials from a Shenandoah property, self hauled to Shenandoah Sanitation May 16, 17, and 18. Anything except electronics, oil, wet paint, tires, asbestos. Refrigerators must have compressor removed or lines out. Residents must present drivers license ro city utility bill for entrance. Residents must remain in vehicles at all times. Staff will unload at the site. Questions call 712-246-3350.

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2024

May

10

Waubonsie Mental Health Center Open House

05/10/2024
12:00-1:00 PM
1213 5th Avenue

May is Mental Health Month. Stop by the open house at Shenandoah's Waubonsie Mental Health Center for refreshments and meet our team of professionals. Leam mor about WMHC.

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2024

May

03

May

04

City Wide Garage Sales

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Shenandoah

Sponsored by Southwest Iowa Herald (Valley News). Two days of garage sales all around Shenandoah. Contact to advertise 712-246-3097.

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2024

May

04

Veterans Memorial Museum Spaghetti Dinner

05/04/2024
5:00-7:00 PM
603 W. Lowell Ave. Museum Community Room

Donations appreciated. Spaghetti with meat or meatless sauce, green beans garlic bread, dessert, & water. Museum displays will also be open 5-7 p.m.

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2024

Apr

01

Bob Kling Art Exhibit at Shenandoah Historical Museum

04/01/2024

800 W Sheridan Ave.

Greater Shenandoah Historical Society will exhibit Shenandoah native Bob Klings art April 1-30 at the Historical Museum 800 W Sheridan Ave. Kling is a 1970 graduate of Shenandoah High School and an acomplished painter. He will discuss his work at an Artists Gallery Talk April 4 at 6 p.m. in the Delmonico Room of the Historical Building.

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2024

Apr

24

Veterans Memorial Museum SCIA Coffee

04/24/2024
10 a.m.
603 W Lowell Avenue, Shenandoah

April 24, 10 a.m. Veterans Memorial Museum SCIA Coffee for retiring director George Gibson & new director Pam Belknap. They will also introduce new board members. Coffee and a snack served. Located at 603 W Lowell Avenue.

 

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2024

Apr

19

2024 E-Cycle Event

04/19/2024
3-5p.m.
Pella Corp. South lot, 1500 Hwy 59

Electronic recycleing for Shenandoah residents and businesses. Sponsored by Pella Corp. Lloyd Inc. & City of Shenandoah. Donations accepted, business charge is a minimum of $5 per monitor. For more info. call 712-246-4170. Items accepted are comuter monitors, PCs, TVs, printers, VCRs, video gam systems, cameras, cell phones, keyboards, laptops,  DVD players, small household applicances (toasters, blenders, coffee makers). Items not accepted are Microwaves, large appliances, tires, motors, oil, paint, light bulbs, ballasts. Proceeds will be given to Shenandoah Middle School Environmental Awareness Programs.

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2024

Apr

19

Pella Corp. & Lloyd Inc. & City of Shenandoah E-Cycle Event

04/19/2024
3- 5pm
Pella Corp. South Parking Lot

Recycle old electronics such as computer monitors, PCs, televisions, printers, VCR's, video game systems, cameras, cell phones, keyboards, laptops, DVD players, small household appliances,(toaster, blender, coffee maker). Items not accepted are microwaves, apliances, tires, motors, oil, paint, light bulbs, ballasts. Donations will be accepted for all items - businesses minimum $5 per monitor, residents - any donations accepted. Midwest Electronics will securely erase all personal date from devices. More information 712-246-4170.

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2024

Apr

11

Nishna Productions Inc. Open House 300 Pine St. New Client Housing.

04/11/2024
3:30 p.m.
300 Pine St. Shenandoah

Tour new construction of this housing facility for NPI clients. Enjoy refreshments too.

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