Waverly Christmas Greetings On Main This Annual Holiday Event features live Christmas windows along with Santa Claus, horse drawn trolley rides, an ice carver and FREE Nestle hot cocoa.
Thursday, December 8th
The Waverly Chamber of Commerce and Waverly merchants will host Christmas Greetings on Main Thursday, December 8th from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. The event will begin at 6:00 pm with an Opening Ceremony at the Veteran’s Tribute located at West 4th Street and Bremer Avenue. The first 50 kids to arrive at the Opening Ceremonies will receive a free gift from Santa’s elves to help light up the night! The German tradition of ringing church bells will be used to signal the start of Platinum Sponsors:
Christmas Greetings on Main at 6:00 pm. Following the bell ringing over 40 storefronts located on Bremer Avenue between Fourth Street East and Fourth Street West will come alive with holiday scenes. Be sure to see Santa who will be listening to children’s requests at his home in Kohlmann Park. Warm up with a cup of hot cocoa donated by Nestlé USA at any of the “Hot Spots” located throughout downtown. Also don’t miss Ron Dillavou with Chain Reaction
Carvings who will be carving amazing ice sculptures again this year. Free horse drawn trolley rides will be available throughout the night with pick up and drop off at Fareway. Everyone is encouraged to join in the holiday spirit and take part in an event that has become a tradition for the Waverly community. For more information, contact the Waverly Chamber of Commerce Office at (319) 352-4526.
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Waverly’s Holiday Happenings Kiwanis Christmas Tree Lot Opens Friday, November 25th The Kiwanis Christmas Tree Lot is back! Scotch Pine, White Pine, and several size of Fraser Firs are for sale. You can also purchase door swags, wreaths, and roping. The Christmas Tree Lot is located in the Miller True Value parking lot across from McDonald’s. Festival of Trees Wednesday, November 30th Thursday, December 15th Classroom Technology Center, Wartburg College Celebrate holiday cheer at the Festival of Trees with over 30 decorated Christmas trees for all to enjoy. The trees are decorated by area clubs, businesses and organizations. Admission is free and the festival is open to the public. Santa’s Arrival Saturday, December 3rd, 2-6 pm Santa’s House in Kohlmann Park Welcome Santa to Waverly at his house in Kohlmann Park! Be sure to bring your wish list and a camera to capture priceless memories with the Jolly Ol’ Fella himself! North Pole Party Saturday, December 3rd, 1-3 pm Waverly Chamber of Commerce Stop by the North Pole Party before welcoming Santa to Waverly! Write letters to Santa, hear holiday music and mix-up your own special blend of Reindeer Food for Christmas Eve! Holiday Open Houses Friday, November 18th Saturday, November 19th Kick of the holiday shopping season with Waverly’s annual Holiday Open Houses full of seasonal savings and holiday fun! Hosted by Waverly Chamber of Commerce and Waverly Merchants.
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Christmas with Wartburg Saturday, December 3rd, 3 pm & 7:30 pm Sunday, December 4th, 3 pm Neumann AuditoriumWartburg College Christmas with Wartburg has inspired audiences for more than 65 years. Let the warmth of this musical experience fill your heart during the holiday season. Annual Hospice Tour of Homes Sunday, December 4th, 3-7 pm Cedar Valley Hospice will host its 10th annual Holiday Tour of Homes. Several area residents have opened their homes to help raise awareness and funds for Hospice. Homes will feature a variety of architectural styles and holiday décor. Tickets may be purchased in advance or the night of the event. Christmas Greetings on Main Thursday, December 8th, 6-8 pm This annual holiday event features live Christmas windows along with Santa Claus, horse drawn trolley rides, an ice carver and FREE Nestle hot cocoa. Join thousands of residents and visitors downtown Waverly for this signature holiday event! Santa & His Live Reindeer Saturday, December 17th, 2-4 pm Gather around as Santa’s reindeer join him in Kohlmann Park! A few of
Santa’s magical friends will touch down in Waverly before flying Santa back to the North Pole for Christmas! Be sure to come & bring your camera! Last Minute Holiday Hustle Monday, December 19th Saturday, December 24th Complete your holiday shopping with ease and FREE gift wrap when you shop at participating Waverly Merchants those last few days before Christmas! Expect special deals, holiday cheer, & best of all free gift wrapping! Letters to Santa Saturday, December 3rd Saturday, December 17th Write Santa a letter and drop it at his mailbox in Kohlmann Park to receive a reply! Please make sure to include child’s full name and return address to ensure a response. Additional Santa Visits Thursday, December 8th, 6-8 pm Saturday, December 10th, 2-4 pm Thursday, December 15th, 5-8 pm Saturday, December 17th, 2-4 pm With Live Reindeer! Thursday, December 22nd, 5-8 pm
For more info on these events and all Waverly has to offer during the holidays visit waverlychamber.com.
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The holiday display, open from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily, combines the efforts of the college and the community, with Christmas trees decorated by academic departments, offices and student organizations at Wartburg and community businesses and nonprofits. The festival attracts about 5,000 guests, including those visiting the community for events like Christmas with Wartburg, Waverly’s Christmas Greetings on Main, Wartburg’s December Commencement, the Wartburg Community Symphony Holiday Concert and the Wartburg B e g i n s N ove m b e r 3 0 t h Candlelight Vespers Service. For more information, contact Joni McDonough, The Wartburg-Waverly Festival Wartburg College Marketing & of Trees will brighten the halls of Communication Office, at 319the Wartburg College Classroom 352-8648 or joni.mcdonough@ Technology Center Nov. 30-Dec. 15. wartburg.edu.
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SPONSORS Platinum Sponsors: • CUNA Mutual Group • Kaiser Corson Funeral Home • Mediacom • Nestle USA • Peoples Insurance Agency • Veridian Credit Union
Gold Sponsors: • Covenant Clinic- Waverly • First National Bank • MidAmerican Energy • Nagle Signs • Wartburg College • Waverly Health Center • Wells Hollow Landscaping
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Cookie Walk Christmas Cookie Walk is Back for Christmas on Main The Waverly-Shell Rock FFA Chapter is sponsoring a Christmas Cookie Walk at Christmas on Main, December 8, from 6-8 p.m. at the Cobblestone Inn & Suites on E. Bremer Ave. All proceeds go to the April 4 Go-HAWK (Hunger Awareness With Kids) Pack Project, involving all 9-12 graders at the W-SR High School. That day students will be packaging dry meals to be distributed locally, nationally and internationally. Students will also learn about local and global hunger and poverty. The Cookie Walk is a fundraiser for the Go-HAWK Pack Project with a goal of 40,000+ packaged meals. Meals from the Heartland will provide the dry food and match local dollars raised. A special thanks to Cobblestone Inn for hosting the Cookie Walk and to Waverly Fareway for donating and baking the cookies for this fundraiser. A variety of cookies will be offered for $5 a dozen. The Go-HAWK Pack Project is being coordinated by W-SR senior Macy Janssen as an Agribusiness and a Nexus project. Other team members include: Gabby Garbes and Bailey Schneider. For more information about the Go-HAWK Pack Project, please contact Macy Janssen at mjanssen17@wsr.k12.ia.us For more information visit our Facebook page “Go Hawk Pack Program.” To make a donation visit the link on our Facebook page.
The Waverly Chamber of Commerce has your shopping covered this holiday season! Give the gift of Waverly Dollars and give back to your community through shopping local. The Waverly Chamber of Commerce would like to remind residents that Waverly Dollars are available at their office and make great gifts for anyone on your list! Waverly Dollars are checks that spend like cash and are redeemable at any Waverly business. During the holidays, and throughout the year, the Waverly Chamber of Commerce encourages residents to shop locally. From skies to shoes, manicures to massages, the gift of Waverly Dollars tucks the entire community into one perfect present!
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1 Veterans Tribute ......................... Opening Ceremonies
26 Fusion Real Estate..................... McDonalds
51 B.E. Mick’s ................................ CUNA Mutual Group
2 Waverly Newspaper ................... Waverly Newspaper
27 Empty........................................ Bremer Co Community Partners
52 Bo Studio.121 .......................... Bo Studio.121
3 3rd Street SW ............................. Waverly Utilities Boom Truck
28 Waverly Chamber of Commerce ....... HOT SPOT Nestle USA
53 East Bremer Diner .................... Jingle Jangle Brass Choir
4 Gade’s Appliance ....................... HOT SPOT Gade’s Appliance
29 Waverly Chamber of Commerce Waverly Chamber Membership Committee
54 Thompson Shoes ...................... Thompson Shoes
5 Gades Appliance ........................ Bremer County Historical Society
30 Pink Daisy ................................ First National Bank
55 Pour House ............................... KWAY Radio
6 Farmers Insurance Group ........... Farmer’s Insurance Group
31 2nd Street SE ........................... Jaycees S’mores
56 Gosling & Company PC ............ Jenner’s Photography
7 The Printery ................................ The Printery
32 Cobblestone Inn & Suites ......... HOT SPOT Cobblestone & WSR FFA Cookie Walk
57 Rack Em Up Promotions ........... Rack Em Up Promotions
8 Orchard Hill Church Office ......... HOT SPOT Orchard Hill Church
33 UAW Local 411 ........................ Wartburg Television
58 Jim’s Sport Shop ....................... Jim’s Sport Shop
34 Nuss Family Chiropractic ........... Big Brothers Big Sisters
59 Bella Nails & Boutique ............. People’s Insurance Agency
35 Love and Lace .......................... Central Iowa Water Association
60 AJS Toys .................................... AJS Toys
36 Love and Lace .......................... Crosspoint Church
61 RERC ......................................... W-SR FCCLA High School
9 Austin’s Interiors & Design ......... Austin’s Interiors & Design 10 R. D. Drenkow .......................... R.D. Drenkow 11 Treasured Quilting .................... Treasured Quilting 12 Liebau’s Strictly Hair ................ The Larrabee Center 13 Mehmen Monuments ............... Fire & Emergency Response Vehicles 14 Fire Station Museum ................ HOT SPOT Waverly Fire Fighters ......................................................... & North Star Bell Choir 15 Classic Cleaners ....................... Fire & Emergency Response Vehicles 16 Palace Theatre .......................... HOT SPOT State Bank 17 Northwestern Mutual-Hubbard Financial Northwestern Mutual-Hubbard Financial 18 Balanced Body Chiropractic ..... Balanced Body Chiropractic 19 Marzen Law Office ................... Marzen Law Office 20 Root ......................................... Root
62 Photography By Christine ......... Trinity United Bell Choir
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63 Infinite Image Design ................ Veridian Credit Union
38 Tenenbaum’s Jewelry ............... Tenenbaum’s Jewelry 39 Northern Iowa Therapy ............. HOT SPOT Northern Iowa Therapy & Bartels 40 Northern Iowa Therapy ............ Wartburg Community Symphony
22 Renewed Purpose .................... Renewed Purpose & Retrieving Freedom
67 Empty ........................................ Open Bible Waverly
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24 Fiberworks Needlework Shop ... Fiberworks Needlework Shop
49 Correll & Sheerer Law Office ..... Sons of Norway Lodge
25 Blake’s Bar & Grill .................... Tarnished Brass
50 2nd Street NE ............................ Old Tyme Kettle Corn
HOT SPOT = FREE Hot Cocoa donated by Nestle
TROLLEY = Drop Off and Pick Up
69 Kohlmann Park ......................... HOT SPOT Boy Scout Troup 90 71 Water Street Grill ..................... Water Street Grill 72 Empty......................................... Champions Ridge/Bremer County 4-H
47 Moose Patch ............................. ReVibe 48 Edward Jones - Jerry Woodin ... Cedar Valley Hospice
68 Kohlmann Park ......................... Chain reaction Carvings Ice Carver 70 Kohlmann Park ......................... SANTA
45 Craw Daddy Outdoors............... Double J Wranglers
23 Mane Street Hair ...................... Danielle’s Dutch Delicacies
65 Dance Wave .............................. HOT SPOT WSR United Way (outside) 66 Beauty Bar ................................ Beauty Bar
41 The Wild Carrot ......................... The Wild Carrot
46 Craw Daddy Outdoors ............... WSR - Fuel Up To Play 60 Group
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During the holiday season our thoughts turn gratefully to those who support our vibrant community. It is in this spirit we thank you and best wishes for the holidays and the new year.
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