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Thursday, November 17, 2011
N/Warren Town and County News
CHURCH
SOCIAL
Page Five
Annual Trees, Tastes, Trimmings
and Tour of Homes
Although St. Paul
Lutheran Church in
Martensdale was lost to
fire Thursday, Oct. 27,
members of the church
decided they must go with
their planned events. With
the help of the community,
they will host their Annual
Trees, Tastes and Trim-
mings Event Saturday,
Dec. 3, from 9 a.m. to 3
p.m. at the Assumption
Catholic Church Hall in
Churchville.
In addition to home-
made candy and cookies
(sold by the pound), there
will be a tree display and
craft sale. Area vendors
include Pampered Chef,
Lia Sophia, Soy Candles,
31 Gifts, Norwex Cleaning
products and handmade
gift items. A soup lun-
cheon will be served from
11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
A Holiday Tour of
Homes will be held Satur-
da)~ Dec. 3. Advanced tick-
ets are $10 and may be
purchased by calling 01 -
981-4186 or 515-971-2286
or by going to the
Martensdale Lions Hall
from 6:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Monday through Friday.
The day of the event tickets
w-ill bo available at the
Church Hall for a cost of $12.
Following are the homes
that will be open for touring
between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m.
Craig and Judy Stark,
9932 30th Ave., Prole. This
home is nesUed among flqe
hills, prairies and por~ds of
rural Warren County on
property that was once
known to area residents as
"Pete's Pond." It is a French
country stone house. The
Stark's love of nature is ech-
oed in their holiday deco-
rating theme, "Let
Heaven and Nature
Sing."
Steve and Sue Chopard,
Two Services At
Methodist Church
Members of the
2171 Warren Ave., St. and a solarium. A curvedNorwalk United Method-
Charles (just west of the stairway to the lower level ist Church will be holding
interstate). Note: You may hosts a display of African two services for Consecra-
want to visit this home first, trophies and consists of a tion Sunday, Nov. 20, at
as it will only be open from game room, kitchenette, 8:15 and 10:45 a.m.
9 a.m. - I p.m. Built in three bedrooms, twobathsIncorrect information
1973, this ranch home was and a fireplace. John Wayne was given to the newspa-
purchased by the Cho- and Marilyn Monroe will per earlier regarding only
pards in 1999 and was greet you at the movie the- one service for Sunday,
completely restored from atre. Nov. 20.
the inside out. Sue loves Proceeds from the event ***
holiday decorating, but will be used for World A great man is he who
Christmas is her favorite. Hunger and toward re- has not lost the heart of
She has an extensive Wiz- building the church, a child.
ard of Oz Collection, as -Mencius
well as Santas, new and ***
old.
Carol and Mark Pella Christmas Activities
Timke, 6289 Gear St.,
Prole. The story-and-a- The Pella Historical Society celebrates the holidays
half farm home, named beginning with the opening of the 31st annual Christ-
Painted Acres, depicts mas Walk at the Historical Village, 507 Franklin St., on
their ranch-style living November 12 through December 31. All twenty build-
and love for horses. The - ings are lavishly decorated by volunteers. Highlights
Timkes raise and show include red birds among snowy pines, elegant Victorian
registered Paint and Pinto decorations, burgundy and tsmauve roses embellishing
horses and have won nu- trees and wreaths, and nature themes along with Christ-
merous awards for their mas patchwork in'the Birdsall Delft Room. Combined
showmanship. Their holi- with garlands, wreaths, candles and evergreen, the Vil-
day theme revolves lage creates a festive holiday feeling. Complimentary hot
around a country and beverage and St: Nick cookies are served in the Dutch
wc tcrn theme and Bakery.
the horses' stalls are deco- The Vermeer Windmill will also be open and deco-
rated for the holidays. In rated for the season. Hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily;
addition, there is a closed Sundays and holidays. Admission for adults is $8
memory tree and a wall and for K-12 students is $2. Thousands of lights create a
for those who have jewel box scene in the Village yard at night.
passed before them. Sinterklaas, the Dutch Santa, is an old world tradition
Carol and Dave celebrated in Pella on Saturday morning, November 26,
Knoblauch, 6345 Ford with a strolling Volks parade at 10 a.m. and a Drier wel-
Trail, Norwalk (behind come downtown. The Sinterklaas breakfast at the Royal
Rolling Hills Colt Amsterdam Hotel and the party at the Pella O[~ra House
Course). The couple both Theater will follow. Limited reserved tickets are $8 each
grew up on farms and and are available in the Pella Historical Business Office.
wanted to move back to Pella Garden Club's 49th annual Christmas Tour of
the coun{ry, bu{ cllclnl[ Homes and features four festively dcc0ratcd Fclla
want to Live on a gravel homes which are open on tv¢o days; Thursda36 Dec. 1
road. They fell in love and Frida Dec. 2, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. with tea served at
with the area and in 2008 the Scholte House from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday
started planning their and 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday. Ticket information is avail-
new home. The home has able at the Pella Historical Business Office, 641-628-4209.
barrel ceiling llke Caesar's ~[c~e~s are goo~ Ior el[~er ay.
Palace, with 13 foot Thousands of lights come on at dusk at the John
lighted panel ceilings. DeVries family Dutch Christmas display west of Pella
There is a large dining beginning November 24 through December 31, 5:15 to
room, den/office, master 10:30 p.m.
bedroom/bath, sewing Scholte House, the home of Pella's founder, is deco-
room, two guest baths rated for the holidays November 12 through December
31 and is open frorrvl to 4 p.m.; closed Sundays and holi-
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£aturdag, Nov, 19, 9 a.rn. 2 p.m..
2t. John the Ap0stle ehuteh
720 Orchard ! i11 Dl'.
Holiday shopping with 30 vendors and
crafters offering a variety of items.
Bake Sale and Raffle
Sponsored by
Norwalk Purple Crush 10U Softball
A Fantastic shopping event.
Trella Blackman
Treila Blackman to Observe 90th Birthday
Family and friends are hosting a party to celebrate
the 90th birthday of Trella Blackman of Norwalk. The
Hour0 will b0 h01d Sunday, D0c. 4, tr0m 2- a p.m.
at the Norwalk United Methodist Church, 1801 Sunset
Dr. No gifts, please.
Greetings may also be sent to her at Regency Assisted
Living, 815 High Rd., Unit 118, Norwalk, IA 50211.
ANNUAL
COOKIE WALK
IN INDIANOLA
St. Thomas Aquinas
Catholic Church will hold
its armual "Cooki0 Walk,
Sweets Shoppe & Craft
Fair" Saturday, Dec. 3,
from 8 until 11 a.m. at the
St. Thomas Aquinas Pasto-
ral Center, located west of
Indianola at the intersec-
tion of Highways 92 and
R63.
Visitors will have the
opportunity to stroll about
festively decorated tables
and select favorite holiday
Annual Arts,
Craft Show
Make plans now to at-
tend the 9th Annual Fall
Arts & Crafts Show No-
vember 18-20 at the Varied
Industries Building on the
Iowa State'Fairgrounds in
Des Moines.
Tlli iS I0Wa' large [
~how, with over 300 ex-
hibitors from eight states
presenting and selling the
Midwest's finest hand-
crafts.
The show is a produc-
tion of Callahan Promo-
cookies and candies. Treats
this ad to show for $1.00 OFF One Admission
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HOLIDAY VENDER'S FAIR
Sat., Nov. 19, 8- 11 a.m.
i ADM. Just $6.00 [ Huge Aisles
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(10 & under free)
I FREE
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3-day re-entry stamp I PARKING
4529.
Friday night from 5 p.m. to
9 p.m., Saturday from 9
a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday
from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Parking for the show is al-
ways free.
For additional show in-
formation, call 563-652-
glass, several different
types of food items, lawn
and garden art and much,
much more, with over
80,000 square feet of dis-
play space.
Admission to the show
is $6, with anyone10 and
under free. All patrons will
receive a three-day re-en-
try hand stamp good for
the entire three-day run of
the show. 5h0w hours are
DES MOINE8, IOWA
Fri. 5-9; Sat. 9-5; Sun. 10-4
Deadline for ads,
legals and stories
is Noon Friday!
tions, Inc. and offers pa-
days. Admission is$5 for adults and $2 for Students K- are $5.50 per pound, tr0ns the charlce to enjoy
12. A Christmas Music & Tea will be held on Sunday In addition, there will
original, affordable arts
afternoon, December 4 (reservations required, call 641- be craft and vendor booths and crafts. Products being {
628-2409). for guests toperuse and sold include oak furniture,
For more information check our website: shop. pottery, jewelry, clothing,
www.pellatuliptime.com or call 641-628-2409. *** floral wreaths, stained
