Newton Independent
Holiday Bazaar
Saturday, Dec. 5 - 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Holiday Inn Express
Cash and carry items and free gift wrapping. Various vendors including Discovery Toys, Tastefully Simple, Lia Sophia, Mary Kay, Avon, Pampered Chef and more. 515-897-9887.
Newton Women's Connection - The Gift
Saturday, Dec. 5 - 8 a.m.
Park Centre Garden Room
500 1st St. N.
Holiday Treepalooza
Saturday Dec. 5 - 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 6 - 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The Newton Convention and Visitors Bureau's holiday Christmas tree display is available for viewing on the south side of the Newton square. Vote with your cash for your favorite decorated tree. Proceeds will go toward the Bureau's new promotional grant program. Santa will be available from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday and from noon to 2 p.m. Sunday. Elaine Mattingly's piano students will perform from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday. 641-792-0299.
Christmas Fundraising Bazaar
Saturday, Dec. 5 - 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Hephzibah House - 721 E. 4th St. N.
Vendors from Avon, Pampered Chef, Tupperware and others will be available. Live holiday music. Proceeds benefit the Hephzibah House.
Newton Dollars for Scholars Tour of Homes
Saturday, Dec. 5 - 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Homes on this year's tour, which helps provide scholarships for Newton students, are Bruce and Bev Thomas - 944 Meadow Brook Ave. Lot 4; Jeff and Jodi King - 945 W. 11th St. S.; Pat Foote - 615 W. 11th St. S.; Bob and Pamela McCormick - 1003 W. 16th St. S.; and Jeff and Geri Doyle - 1084 W. 28th St. S. Tickets are available from any Newton financial institution, the Chamber of Commerce, Dollars for Scholars trustees or at any of the homes on the day of the tour.
Jasper County Museum Christmas Open House
Saturday Dec. 5 - Noon to 4 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 6 - Noon to 4 p.m.
1700 S. 15th Ave. W.
The theme for the museum's annual holiday open house is "Let Every Day Be Christmas." Entertainment will be provided by various local groups and individuals from 1 to 4 p.m. each day.
10th Annual Candelight Remembrance Service
Sunday, Dec. 6 - 2 p.m.
Elk's Lodge
111 E. 2nd St. S.
Wallace Family Funeral Home is sponsoring the remembrance service. A concert featuring Lynn Cooper will be held. Refreshments. RSVP's requested but not required. 641-787-9911.
New Energy for Jasper County
Sunday, Dec. 6 - 2 p.m.
Jasper County Community Center
2401 1st Ave. E.
The Jasper County Democratic Party is inviting the public to hear a presentation and discussion on climate change, the environment, energy independence and green jobs. Contact Dan Kelley, Jasper County Democratic Party chair, 641-521-9260, for more information.
Holiday Open House
Thursday, Dec. 10 - 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Iowa Speedway Event Staff Check-in Room
3333 Rusty Wallace Drive
Vendors from Scentsy, Stella & Dot Jewelry, Celebrating Home, Cookie Lee and Tastefully Simple.
YPJC Keep Kids Warm
Through Dec. 15
The Young Professionals of Jasper County are collecting hats, scarves, gloves and mittens to be distributed to children throughout Jasper County. New items may be dropped off at the Eye Care Center, Edward Jones, Otto Law Office, First Newton National Bank, First Choice Realty, Newton Daily News and the Chamber of Commerce.
Prudential First Realty of Newton Toy Drive
Through Dec. 10
119 W. 2nd St. N.
The local realty office is sponsoring a new toy drive to assist the efforts of the St. Nick's Christmas Club's annual program. Toys may be dropped off at the office. 641-792-5071.
