Vibrant Orange City, Iowa

Babygarten
2018-05-03 09:30 - 10:00 (America/New_York) | Orange City Public Library, Orange City, IA, 51041, United States
Join us for songs, rhymes, and stories for children 6 months – 3 years and their caregivers, followed by free play time. There is also a fun craft each week to create and you receive a FREE book at the end of each 6-week session. This fall there are two 6 week sessions: 1/18– 2/22 and 3/29 – 5/3.

free e-recycling program
2018-05-05 09:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Alton City Hall, 905 3rd Ave, Alton, IA, 51003, United States
The Cities of Orange City & Alton are cosponsoring a free e-recycling program that will accept computer monitors, CPU’s, keyboards & mice, smaller batteries and TV’s. Sorry, car batteries and light bulbs are not allowed. Items can be dropped off at Alton City Hall, 905 3rd Avenue on Friday, May 4, 4:00-7:00 pm and Saturday, May 5, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm.

Take a Trip on the Hogwarts Express
2018-05-05 09:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Orange City Public Library, Orange City, IA, 51041, United States
Come to Platform 9-3/4 at the library and be transported to Hogwarts. Spend your morning being sorted into your house, playing Quidditch, making wands, and lots more. See you at Hogwarts!

Adult Book Club- The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath
2018-05-08 17:30 - 18:30 (America/New_York) | Orange City Public Library, Orange City, IA, 51041, United States
The Adult Book Club will meet on May 8 at 5:30 pm to discuss The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath. Copies of the book may be checked out at the front desk.

Esther Greenwood is brilliant, beautiful, enormously talented, and successful, but slowly going under—maybe for the last time. In her acclaimed and enduring masterwork, Sylvia Plath brilliantly draws the reader into Esther’s breakdown with such intensity that her insanity becomes palpably real, even rational—as accessible an experience as going to the movies. A deep penetration into the darkest and most harrowing corners of the human psyche, The Bell Jar is an extraordinary accomplishment and a haunting American classic.

Library Board Meeting
2018-05-15 16:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Orange City Public Library, Orange City, IA, 51041, United States
The Orange City Public Library Board of Trustees will hold their regular monthly meeting. Agenda will be posted in the library and can be accessed here: Library Board Meeting Agenda May 2018

2018 Tulip Festival Night Show
2018-05-15 18:30 - 22:00, 2018-05-16 20:00 - 23:00, 2018-05-17 20:00 - 23:00, 2018-05-18 20:00 - 23:00, 2018-05-19 20:00 - 23:00 (America/Chicago) | Unity Christian Knight Center, 216 Michigan Ave SW, Orange City, 51041, United States
The Tulip Festival Steering Committee has announced the annual Night Show musical production for May 15-19, 2018, as Disney’s Beauty and the Beast.
“Be Our Guest!” The Academy Award-winning film comes to life in this romantic and beloved take on the classic fairytale. Epic scenery, custom built enchanted sets, and professional costumes will make this show one for all ages, and the largest production ever before performed on the Tulip Festival stage.

Cruise in Car Show
2018-05-16 18:00 - 22:00 (America/Chicago) | Orange City, Iowa, Orange City, 51041

Ride Night
2018-05-16 18:00 - 22:30 (America/Chicago) | Orange City, Iowa, Orange City, 51041

78th Annual Tulip Festival
2018-05-17 - 2018-05-19 | Orange City, Iowa, Orange City, 51041

Going Global Export Assistance Seminar
2018-05-24 08:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Northwest Iowa Community College, 603 West Park Street, Sheldon, IA, 51201, United States
Thursday, May 24, 2018
Registration and details available at https://nwicc.edu/gea/
Pre-registration is required by May 21, 2018, as seating is limited. Registration is nonrefundable; however, a replacement for your representative may attend.
Contact Northwest Iowa Development representative, Kathy Hill at 515-229-5712 or khill7209@gmail.com, with questions.

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to learn or update your knowledge of export basics, and network with valuable resource providers to expand your organization’s international capabilities.

Registration begins at 8:00 a.m. – Seminar hours: 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Location: Northwest Iowa Community College, Building C, Room 328, 603 W. Park Street, Sheldon, Iowa

Cost $25 per person and includes all materials, continental breakfast, breaks, and lunch.

EXPORT ASSISTANCE AT YOUR FINGERTIPS!

Export Overview from a Corporate Perspective
INCOTERMS® 2010
Importance of Distributor Agreements
Trade Finance Solutions
NAFTA Trends
Global Iowa Export Award Presentation

Resource Table Speed Dating

Cozen O’Connor
International Trade Office, Iowa Economic Development Authority
Northwest Iowa Development
Scarbrough International
Trade Acceptance Group Ltd.

Presenters:

Mr. Steve Meyer, Export Operation Manager, Staples Promotional Products
Ms. Peggy Kerr, Team Leader, International Trade Office, Iowa Economic Development Authority
Mr. Steve Dickinson, Co-Chair International Practice, Cozen O’Connor
Mr. Curt Hanson, Principal, Trade Acceptance Group Ltd.
Mr. Kevin Ekstrand, Vice President – Sales & Marketing, Scarborough International
Ms. Debi Durham, Director, Iowa Economic Development Authority
Lt. Governor Adam Gregg (invited)

Hosted by Northwest Iowa Development in partnership with the Iowa Economic Development Authority

windmill park jewelers hosts chamber coffee
2018-05-25 09:30 - 10:30 (America/New_York) | Windmill Park Jewelers, 112 2nd Street NW, Orange City, IA, 51041, United States
Join us for Chamber Coffee at Windmill Park Jewelers May 25 at 9:30 AM

Library Closed for Memorial Day
2018-05-28 | Orange City Public Library, Orange City, IA, 51041, United States
The library will be closed on Monday, May 28 in honor of Memorial Day.
Renew materials, place reserves, and find ebooks and audiobooks online through our catalog.

Pushing the Limits
2018-05-29 18:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Orange City Public Library, Orange City, IA, 51041, United States
Orange City Public Library will host a free reading, viewing and discussion series for adults called Pushing the Limits. The library is one of 100 rural public libraries nationwide receiving grants to host the series. Pushing the Limits brings together books and video featuring authors, scientists and everyday people who thrive on exploring the natural world.

Since the beginning of time, humans have imagined and achieved ways to push the boundaries of the physical world. We want to be stronger, smarter, and more aware, and we create stories to bring those dreams to life. But many of those stories are no longer just stories; and with great new advances in science and technology, we are finding ways in which all of us are able to push the limits every day.
The Pushing the Limits program will explore these ideas in discussions that will include feature film quality videos and recommended popular books. The overarching theme is one of real people, real stories and real science.
A group discussion event will be held on the following topics and books:
– MOTION: Lisa Ko, The Leavers – April 24 6:30 pm
– HERITAGE: Michael Pollan, In Defense of Food: an eater’s manifesto – May 29 6:30 pm
Local Partners:
Melanie Nyhof is an Assistant Professor of Psychology at Northwestern College
Tonya Huenink is a registered dietician and founder of Meal Squeeze.
Our partners will lead a discussion of the books and videos of author interviews and human interest stories. To obtain copies of program materials, please contact Amanda Vazquez.
This national program has been developed by a team of library professionals, scientists, and filmmakers. Their organizations include Dartmouth College, the Association for Rural and Small Libraries, the Califa Group (a California-based library consortium), Dawson Media Group, and Oregon State University– with generous funding from the National Science Foundation.

August 8: SchoolHouse Company
2018-08-08 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Chicago) | Windmill Park, 200 Central Ave NW, Orange City IA 51041
Our own musical theatre magicians present the musical revue, “And the World Goes ‘Round” with favorites from Broadway greats John Kander and Fred Ebb, the musical team behind such favorites as, “All That Jazz,” “New York, New York,” “Maybe This Time,” and “Cabaret.”
With a commitment to artistic excellence, The SchoolHouse Company strives to provide all people in Sioux County and the surrounding areas with the resources and opportunities to create and enjoy live theatre. Founded in 2008, the troupe has gained a devoted following in Northwest Iowa and continues to stretch their boundaries and grow as artists together.
Special thanks to our sponsors, Fareway and Edward Jones Financial: Mark Lundberg, for making this event possible.

August 15: The Maytags
2018-08-15 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Chicago) | Windmill Park, 200 Central Ave NW, Orange City IA 51041
Retro rock, blues, funk and jazz blend in this charismatic band with “warmth lining every note.” The Maytags have been playing for sellout crowds all over the Midwest the last few years and have a devoted following. The critics love them, the fans adore them, and you’ll be captivated by their unique and refreshing sound. Musically adventurous, honest, energetic, and just a little bit sweet, The Maytags really deliver.
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Special thanks to our sponsor, ATLAS Orange City Area, for making this event possible.

August 22: Arts on Central ft. Adams & Cooley’s Rat Pack Jazz
2018-08-22 16:30 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | Downtown Orange City, 200 Central Ave N., Orange City, IA, 51041, United States
We’re filling downtown Orange City with live music, food, and family fun! Grab street food (and poffertjes!) and create your own art. Celebrate the end of summer with a color toss ceremony! Then move on over to the bandshell for Adams & Cooley’s Rat Pack Jazz!
Artists of all ages can take part in chalk art, the iconic CUBE painting, a scavenger hunt, cookie decorating, a graffiti wall, photo booth, and more!
Stop by the OCArts booth and get a free t-shirt with your 2018-19 Season Pass purchase! Plus, decorate a bag to take home all your projects in. We can’t wait to see you there!
Schedule at a glance:
4:30 – Food stands open, live music and activities begin
5:00 – OC Chamber of Commerce “Thanks with Franks” begins
5:30 – End of Summer Color Toss Ceremony
7:30 – Adams & Cooley’s Rat Pack Jazz at the Bandshell

This year’s live music in the street will feature:
4:30 – The Fabulous Forte: The voices of Nicki Kuiper, Rebecca De Vries, and Janie Van Dyke join with pianist Carla Van Beek for Andrews Sisters style harmonies and tight rhythms
5:10 – The Ruralists: Guitar driven alt-rock band comprised of Luke Hawley, Laremy De Vries, Ben Lappenga, Jake Miller, and Titus Landegent, The Ruralists challenge the idea that culture can only be found in “cities”
6:00 – Men of Jubilant Praise: Barbershop quartet-style sacred music led by Irwin De Jong
6:50 – The Usual Suspects: Acoustic blues and rock with Joel Westerholm, John Hubers, Gary Reinders, Sam Martin, and Steve Mason
7:30 – Adams & Cooley’s Rat Pack Jazz (at Windmill Park Bandshell): All the hits from the “Golden Age of Song,” just like you want them played! Take a listen:

With high praise from Chip Davis of Mannheim Steamroller, Adams & Cooley’s Rat Pack Jazz give you the musical standards of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Tony Bennett and Nat King Cole with flair. These gentlement have been touring and playing music together for over 30 years, and their showmanship and musical expertise really stand out from the crowd.

See you there!

Formosa Singers of Taiwan
2018-09-10 19:30 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | Northwestern College Christ Chapel, 101 6th St SE, Orange City, IA, 51041, United States
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Founded in 1994, Formosa Singers has been called the most exuberantly animated choir in Taiwan. Their dedication to enriching the spirit of Taiwanese folksong has given over a century of music, traditional and modern alike, new sound and new life. As one of the top choral ensembles in the country, Formosa Singers has been invited to perform at numerous music festivals worldwide, where they have received high honors including International Chamber Chorus Contest gold and silver medals.

Formosa Singers: Fa Shu Ha from Orange City Arts on Vimeo.
Choirs from Unity Christian High School, MOC-FV High School, Northwestern College, and Dordt College will join Formosa Singers in a traditional Taiwanese piece, “Fa Shu Ha,” at the September 10th concert.
Formosa Singers of Taiwan
Date: Monday, September 10, 2018
Time: 7:30PM
Location: Northwestern College Christ Chapel
Tickets: $15/adults, $10/students, $5/NWC students
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Formosa Singers’ visit is made possible through a partnership with Northwestern College Music Department and support from the Gilchrist Foundation. While here, they will present master classes in choral music and conducting with high school and college ensembles from throughout the Sioux County area. Students will join the award-winning choir in a joint number during the evening performance.
Special thanks to Northwestern College for partnering with us on this amazing event.

Nobuntu of Zimbabwe
2018-10-16 19:30 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | Northwestern College Christ Chapel, 101 6th St SE, Orange City, IA, 51041, United States
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Nobuntu, the female a cappella quintet from Zimbabwe, has drawn international acclaim for inventive performances that range from traditional Zimbabwean songs to Afro Jazz to Gospel. The ensemble’s concerts are performed with pure voices, augmented by minimalistic percussion, traditional instruments such as the Mbira (thumb piano) and organic, authentic dance movements.
The word Nobuntu is an African concept that values humility, love, unity and family from a woman’s perspective. The ensemble represents a new generation of young African women singers who celebrate and preserve their culture, beauty, and heritage through art. The ensemble’s mission is the belief that music can be an important vehicle for change, one that transcends racial, tribal, religious, gender, and economic boundaries.

Nobuntu of Zimbabwe
Date: Tuesday, October 16, 2018
Time: 7:30pm
Location: Northwestern College Christ Chapel
Tickets: $15/adults, $10/students, $5/NWC students
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Nobuntu’s visit to Orange City is made possible through a partnership with Northwestern College and Iowa Arts Council. Nobuntu will also be leading a music workshop with survivors of domestic violence through a partnership with Family Crisis Centers of Sioux Center. Orange City Arts takes a stand against domestic violence during Domestic Violence Awareness Month this October, and will be sharing information about this important issue in our community as well as ways to prevent it during the evening’s concert.

Special thanks to our partners, Northwestern College and Iowa Arts Council for making this amazing event possible.

Northwestern College Christmas Tree Lighting Service
2018-11-26 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Chicago)
Orange City area residents are invited to join Northwestern College students, faculty and staff for the annual President’s Christmas Tree Lighting Monday evening, Nov. 26.
The 7 p.m. worship service in front of Zwemer Hall will include music by a brass ensemble and the Women’s Choir, remarks by President Greg Christy, Scripture reading by theatre students, and Christmas carols sung by the audience as they light candles. It will culminate in the lighting of a Christmas tree, followed by the lighting of additional Christmas decorations around the campus green.
After the service, attendees are invited to enjoy refreshments in the Vogel Community Room of the DeWitt Learning Commons.
In case of inclement weather, the President’s Christmas Tree Lighting will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 27.

OCCS Annual Christmas Cookie Walk
2018-12-01 08:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Iowa State Bank, 105 Albany Ave SE, Orange City, 51041
The Orange City Christian School’s annual Christmas Cookie Walk will be held Saturday, December 1 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in the Iowa State Bank basement meeting room. Participants are encouraged to bring their own container. Enjoy selecting cookies and baked goods from a variety of homemade treats.

Holiday Central Market
2018-12-01 09:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Hawkeye Building, 101 Central Ave NE, Orange City, IA, 51041, United States
This summer, the Orange City Farmers Market introduced Central Market. Now, Central Market is back for the holiday season! Visit us in the Hawkeye building downtown Orange City every Saturday in December. Shop from many vendors and enjoy this unique shopping experience – just in time for the holidays!

Sinterklaas Dag Celebration
2018-12-01 10:30 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Downtown Orange City, 200 Central Ave N., Orange City, IA, 51041, United States
Welkom Sinterklaas to town on Saturday, December 1 at 10:30am. Children and families are invited to meet downtown at Stadscentrum and walk with Sinterklaas and Piet to the City Hall. Once there, kids ages kindergarten through fourth grade can enjoy Dutch stories, treats and games.
The Sinterklaas Day Celebration, on the first Saturday of December, draws children and their families to downtown Orange City to see the arrival of the Dutch “Santa” on his white horse. This is a popular day for the area children and their families to come and enjoy the spirit of Christmas in Orange City’s “Dutch Village” atmosphere.
Sinterklaas Dag is organized and hosted by the Dutch Heritage Boosters.

Northwestern College to Present Christmas Vespers
2018-12-01 19:00 - 20:30, 2018-12-02 15:00 - 16:30 (America/Chicago) | Northwestern College Christ Chapel, 101 6th St SE, Orange City, IA, 51041, United States
The Northwestern College music department will present its annual Christmas Vespers concert on Saturday, Dec. 1, at 7 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 2, at 3 p.m. in Christ Chapel. The event is free and open to the public.
This year’s Vespers is focused on Christ’s coming, his challenge to us, and our response. The event will include performances by numerous musical ensembles and soloists as well as the Drama Ministries Ensemble.
Dr. Thomas Holm, chair of Northwestern’s music department, says the central inspiration for the program is the Taiwanese Christmas hymn titled “The Hunger Carol.” “Its four verses progress from the idea that the baby was born in poverty, knows what it means to have little or nothing, has provided the bread of life that is needed by all humankind, and that, if we simply enjoy the benefits of our own bread and don’t care about the needs around us, we are essentially crucifying Christ again on a Christmas tree.”
The A cappella Choir, under Holm’s direction, will perform that carol in Taiwanese as part of the concert. The ensemble will also sing “I Wonder as I Wander,” arranged by John Rutter; “Mary, Did You Know?” arranged by Craig Courtney; “Sweetest Music, Softly Stealing” by Elaine Hagenberg; and “Kyrie” by Ugis Praulins, among several other works.
The event will also include performances by the Brass Ensemble, Women’s Choir and Chamber Orchestra.
The Women’s Choir’s repertoire will include John Englert’s “Veni, Veni Emmanuel” and “How Great Our Joy” by Courtney. The Chamber Orchestra will play “Carol of the Bells”/“God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen,” arranged by Matt Riley, and “Fantasia on Greensleeves” by Ralph Vaughan Williams.
The concert will also include organ solos by MaryLou Wielenga, Northwestern’s organ instructor, as well as opportunities for the audience to sing carols along with the choirs, orchestra and organ.

Chamber Merchants Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
2018-12-06 16:30 - 18:00 (America/Chicago) | Stadscentrum, 203 Central Ave NE, Orange City, IA, 51041, United States
Join the Orange City Chamber merchants for decorating and lighting of the downtown Christmas tree on Thursday, Dec 6th. 4:30 to 6:00 pm. Decorating the tree will start at 4:30 p.m., and attendees are encouraged to bring decor to add to the tree. The tree will be lit at 5:30 p.m. for the Christmas season. Join in the fun at Stadscentrum with cider, hot chocolate, and treats!

Happy Holidays with Two on Tap!
2018-12-07 19:30 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | Unity Christian Knight Center, 216 Michigan Ave SW, Orange City, 51041, United States
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TWO ON TAP brings audiences back in time to an era when couples like Fred & Ginger and Mickey & Judy filled the silver screen with undeniable chemistry, effortless harmony, and precision tap dancing. Gorgeous vocals, exciting choreography, and unique musical arrangements all take center stage in performances which have entertained tens of thousands worldwide.
Join them as they take us on a song-and-dance tour of American holiday classics—plus catch our local dance troupes as they steal the spotlight with the opening number!

Broadway professionals Melissa Giattino and Ron DeStefano bring variety to the mainstage in a world-class headline act filled with timeless melodies from the Great American Songbook, fantastic vocals, gorgeous costumes, and exciting tap-dancing. Since debuting in February 2010, this one-of-a-kind duo has performed at hundreds of venues worldwide while fulfilling one important mission: to breathe new life into classic song-and-dance with clever arrangements, a meaningful connection to the audience, and signature high-energy routines.
Happy Holidays with Two on Tap!
Date: Friday, December 7, 2018
Time: 7:30pm
Location: Unity Knight Center
Tickets: $15/adults, $10/students
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