The annual Five Island Bass Bash fishing tournament on Five Island Lake in Emmetsburg will be held on January 28 & 29. Registering up to 100 Two-person teams. Banquet and games at The Shores at Five Island on Saturday, Jan 28. Doors open at 5:00 with meal at 6:30. Fishing tournament is Sunday, January 29 […]
The Emmetsburg Public Library will offer “Afterschool Homework Help” every week night from 3:45 – 5:00 pm. A member of the library staff will be available to help children with their assigned work and will have practice materials in various subjects available during this time. Priority will be given to those who have scheduled in […]
"Wacky Wednesdays" Movie program for children in Kindergarten-4th Grade on an early dismissal day. Popcorn is served. Call for title information. Registration not required.
"Cupcake Decorating program" Time to decorate some Valentine's-themed cupcakes! This program is for children ages 10 and up. Please sign up in advance as there is limited space in this program. 712-852-4009
Emmetsburg Catholic School Children’s Carnival celebrating National Catholic Schools Week. All tickets are 25 cents. Students not in school are welcome with a parent.
Palo Alto County Pheasants Forever Annual Banquet will be held on Saturday, March 4 at the Emmetsburg VFW. Tickets may be purchased at pfqf.myeventscenter.com or by contacting Bryan @ 712-480-3632, or Jeremy @ 712-298-1422.
Bethany Lutheran Church will be hosting a demonstration of the AED (Automated External Defibrillator) which will be given by Sheryl Darling. This demonstration is open to the public. There is no charge to attend and does not include certification.
Legislative Town Hall Meeting with Senator Dave Rowley and Rep. John Wills at the Emmetsburg Chamber & Welcome Center. Everyone is welcome to come listen and visit with our legislators about the issues in this year’s session. Coffee will be on.
Emmetsburg Public Library "Retro Video Games" Kids of all ages are invited to a program where they can check out what their parents--and maybe even grandparents--called video games. Everything from the Joust arcade game up through Mario Kart 8 on the Wii U may be available for play. Refreshments provided. Please sign up in advance.
Emmetsburg Public Library "Gaming after Hours" Come learn a new board game from the library's extensive collection. From noob to expert, all are welcome to attend. This week, we will be trying out Race for the Galaxy. With sufficient numbers and interest, anything is game, though. Refreshments provided. Registration not required.
Early Valentine’s Steak Night at The Shores at Five Island. The kitchen will be serving prime rib and chicken breast only from 5-9 pm, and reservations are required to guarantee seating/food preference. Seating is limited, so call 712-852-3422 early with your reservations, number in your party, and which dinner/prime rib size you would like.
Winter fireworks at the north end of Five Island Lake, near the Five Island Trail bridge. Sponsored by Northland Auto.
Kiwanis and Horizons Unlimited are providing a super-sized pancake breakfast from 8:00 am to 12:30 pm on Sunday, February 12, 2023 at the VFW. Enjoy all-you-can-eat pancakes, omelets, sausages and beverages. Advance tickets can be purchased at the Horizons main office at 2107 Main Street for $8 per ticket or tickets may be purchased at […]
Watch classic movies at the Riviera Theatre in Emmetsburg on the second Sunday of each month at 4:30 PM. Free admission! Classics at the Riviera is sponsored by the Palo Alto County Arts Council with a grant from the Arthur & Audrey Smith Foundation. This month Classics at the Riviera will be showing “The Seven […]
"Valentine's Day Party" Whether they are coming for the sweets or for their sweethearts, children in Kindergarten through 4th Grade are sure to have fun at this early-out celebration at the library. Refreshments served. Registration not required.
"Blind Taste Test Program" Think you have a sophisticated palate? Can you tell the difference between 7-Up and Sprite? Come taste various items and see if you can correctly identify each flavor. The participant with the most correct identifications wins a special library prize! This program cannot guarantee allergy safety. Please notify the librarians at […]
Bethany Lutheran Church Youth is sponsoring a movie at The Riviera Theatre. All are welcome. Free admission, but concessions will be open to purchase your favorite movie snacks.
Private Pesticide Applicator Continuing Instruction Course led by ISU Extension Field Agronomist, Gentry Sorenson will be held at the Iowa Lakes Community College Auditorium, Emmetsburg Campus. This course will be offered on Thursday, February 16 at 9:30. Registration fee for this 2 ½ hour course is $30 and pre-registration is preferred. Walk-ins on the day […]
Emmetsburg Public Library "Gaming after Hours" Come learn a new board game from the library's extensive collection. From noob to expert, all are welcome to attend. This week, we will be trying out Race for the Galaxy. With sufficient numbers and interest, anything is game, though. Refreshments provided. Registration not required.
Emmetsburg Catholic School Showcase 2023 which includes a personal tour and Q & A session for families to learn about ECS. This is especially important for families of 3-year old preschool, 4-year old preschool & kindergarten.
The City of Emmetsburg & Emmetsburg Municipal Utilities will be closed on Monday, February 20th in observation of Presidents' Day. Monday's solid waste collection will be picked up on Tuesday, February 21. The library is closed in observance of Presidents Day. There is no Preschool Storytime this week.
Feb 20 – Apr 28: Iowa Master Gardener Program Winter Hybrid Training will begin a 10-week online training. Applications are due February 3 by contacting Kat Davis or Jamie Neff at Palo Alto County Extension & Outreach, 712-852-2865.
Tickets are on sale now for the Emmetsburg Chamber of Commerce Evening of Music & Celebration on Friday, Feb 24 at the Wild Rose Casino Ballroom. Not only is this event is open to Chamber members, staff and families but also the public as we celebrate our 2022 RAGBRAI success with an evening short on […]
Sponsored by Iowa Lakes Community College. Contact Wellness Center for details 712-852-5311
The Palo Alto County Gaming Development Corporation Grant Awards Presentation will be held at the Wild Rose Casino Ballroom on Friday, March 3rd. Doors open with cash bar and appetizers at 5:45P. Presentation of Awards begins at 6:30.
Head to The Shores at Five Island on Saturday, March 4th for Harry Potter Trivia Night! Registration begins at 6:00pm, and trivia will begin at 6:30pm. Registration is $15 per person (cash please), and teams may have up to 6 people. Teams may also purchase mulligans between rounds. There will be cash payouts to the […]
