12^th Annual Shenandoah Chocolate Walk February 7th & 8th  

     Shenandoah kicks off the Valentine Day holiday with a two-day Chocolate Walk Friday February 7^th and Saturday February 8^th. Shenandoah Chamber & Industry Association businesses are giving shoppers an opportunity to indulge in chocolate treats and win over 30 prizes. The 12^th annual event includes a drawing party on February 8^th at the Depot Restaurant and free handmade chocolate bars by the Sugar Makery.

     Shoppers can sample chocolate of all sorts in stores as they shop for Valentines gifts both days. It’s an ideal time to shop for valentine gifts, order flowers for your sweetheart or make dinner reservations at restaurants. Shoppers will pick up entry forms in participating businesses for the drawing and bring entries to the drawing party at The Depot 101 Railroad Street 4-6pm. Free appetizers and wine tasting will be available. Drawings for prizes will begin at 5p.m. Customers must be present to win.

    Drawing prizes include eight $25 SCIA Chamber Gift Certificates, a stay at Shenandoah Inn & Suites Hotel in the whirlpool suite with gift basket, movie passes to Legacy 3 Theater, many other items and businesses gift certificates. Over 30 prizes will be awarded to those who bring in entry forms from businesses.

  Shop the Chocolate Walk during regular business hours, sample chocolate and pickup entry forms at these SCIA Businesses: Depot Restaurant 101 Railroad Street, Paper Trail 709 W Sheridan Avenue, Angel Care Home Health 717 W Sheridan Avenue, Shenandoah Inn & Suites Hotel 620 W Sheridan Avenue, Shenandoah Floral 514 W Sheridan Avenue, County Line Design 506 W Sheridan Avenue, Serenity Studio Flowers & Spa 110 S Elm Street, Brown’s Shoe Fit Store 611 W Sheridan Avenue, Shenandoah Medical Center Gift Shop 300 Pershing Avenue, US Cellular Advantage 104 S Fremont Steet, Farmer’s Daughters Flowers & Vintage 720 W Sheridan Avenue, Sugar Makery 708 S Fremont Street, Legacy 3 Theater 712 W Sheridan Avenue.

       Prizes are provided by Chocolate Walk stops and these additional SCIA businesses: City Fitness Center, Fareway, El Porton Mexican Grill, Once Again, The Sanctuary Restaurant, Walmart, and more.

     Valentine themed t-shirts can be purchased at County Line Design 506 W Sheridan Avenue. The Mill at 818 W Sheridan Avenue is hosting Valentine vendors February 8 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Contact SCIA for more information or stop by the SCIA office at 619 W Sheridan Avenue to pick-up a list of the participating stores and prizes or see the Shenandoah Chamber & Industry Association Facebook page and website www.sciaiowa.com.

     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 7^th 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 3^rd 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.

November 30th the Soup and Pie Supper Fundraiser follows Night the Lights Come On Sheridan Ave. street lighting 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.