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Celebrate with the Chamber
Join us in celebrating the season!
By Robin Schallie, Iola Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism director
Get ready for a fun-filled holiday season put together for you from the Iola Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism. We are kicking off the season with the annual Block Party when downtown stores will stay open until 7 p.m. on Friday, December 2 to celebrate the holiday season. Shopping, treats and carolers from Iola High School under the direction of Ms. Elizabeth Cunningham will make for a festive way to cross some gift items off your list.
The Block Party will include punch cards that offer exclusive deals and discounts at participating stores. The evening includes a punch card drawing when three prizes will be awarded.
Merchants pull out the stops when it comes to decorating their stores for the holidays, so I’m excited to see what’s in store this year. Mark your calendars!
The event you are all waiting for is when Santa comes to the Iola Square. See Santa arrive to town via a firetruck at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, December 3. Santa will meet with children until 7 p.m. Come prepared with your wish lists and bring your letters for Santa. If you forget yours, don’t worry; we will have letter forms to fill out while you wait.
Santa will also meet with children from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, December 6 and from 5 to 7 p.m. on December 8. The last day to meet Santa will be Saturday, December 10 from 10 a.m.to noon. Also on tap will be rides aboard the Kiwanis train and Iola’s Fearless Fred Trolley. Make sure to enjoy cookies, cocoa, and candy canes at all Santa dates.
And something new this year: the Chamber will have a 4-foot Grinch cut-out to take pictures with. Don’t forget your camera! April Kroenke Photography will also be present to provide a special photo opportunity for your Santa pictures.
The Iola Chamber of Commerce and Tourism looks forward to seeing you this holiday season.
EASY TO BUY EASY TO USE
THIS HOLIDAY SEASON, SHOP LOCAL WITH CHAMBER BUCKS
It’s a win-win for local businesses.
Use Chamber Bucks just like cash at any participating Iola Area Chamber member business that accepts them. More than 35 local businesses accept Chamber Bucks! Come by our office for the complete list. Chamber Bucks make a great gift for any occasion, and that’s especially true with the holiday season right around the corner. Find them at the Iola Area Chamber of Commerce office.
