We had 21 runners, walkers and bikers turnout this past Saturday for the third event of the season. Congratulations to our runners who showed great time this month!!! Here are the times from the event on Saturday, July 11th:
Ben Cunningham - 20:27
Jesse Lang - 20:47
David Michael - 26:49
Francesca Cunningham - 27:51
Annie Lang 28:37
Mike McCombs 28:52.41
Jonathan McCombs 28:52.75
Jennifer McCombs 31.14
Michelle Jensen 31:27
Lucy Chang 31:35.33
Maura Strassburg 31.35.68
There are only two more events left this season and remember every time you participate you are entered into a drawing for $150 from Bikes To You and a family four pass to the new Aquatic Center. The more you attend, the better chance you have to win!!! See you in August.
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Friday, June 19, 2009
Imagine Grinnell Finds New Home at Ahrens Foundation
Starting May 1, 2009, the Imagine Grinnell office will be permanently located in the headquarters of the Claude W. and Dolly Ahrens Foundation at 1510 Penrose St. in Grinnell.
The move tells a story of how numerous community partnerships have linked together. The story began in the fall of 2007, when Imagine Grinnell and the Greater Poweshiek Community Foundation developed a partnership born out of their shared missions to improve quality of life in the community. Founded in 1989, the primary goal of GPCF is to assist donors in efficiently and effectively supporting nonprofit organizations that make life better for people in Poweshiek County. Through its relationship with the Ahrens Foundation, GPCF has provided Imagine Grinnell with administrative and asset management services since January 2008.
“With such a close mission fit between the GPCF and Imagine Grinnell, moving the Imagine Grinnell office to the Ahrens Foundation is a natural next step,” says Denise Lamphier, current president of Imagine Grinnell. “We have already benefited from the expertise the Ahrens Foundation team brings to the table and look forward to this new ‘living arrangement.’ The entire board is excited because this move will help Imagine Grinnell achieve greater efficiencies in serving the Grinnell community. That means our board and executive director can focus on the good work that needs to be done to keep Grinnell one of the coolest communities on the planet.”
Imagine Grinnell’s new contact information is as follows:
Address: 1510 Penrose Street, P.O. Box 344
Grinnell, IA 50112
Telephone: (641) 236-5518
Fax: (641) 236-5590
Email: imaginegrinnell@iowatelecom.net
The move tells a story of how numerous community partnerships have linked together. The story began in the fall of 2007, when Imagine Grinnell and the Greater Poweshiek Community Foundation developed a partnership born out of their shared missions to improve quality of life in the community. Founded in 1989, the primary goal of GPCF is to assist donors in efficiently and effectively supporting nonprofit organizations that make life better for people in Poweshiek County. Through its relationship with the Ahrens Foundation, GPCF has provided Imagine Grinnell with administrative and asset management services since January 2008.
“With such a close mission fit between the GPCF and Imagine Grinnell, moving the Imagine Grinnell office to the Ahrens Foundation is a natural next step,” says Denise Lamphier, current president of Imagine Grinnell. “We have already benefited from the expertise the Ahrens Foundation team brings to the table and look forward to this new ‘living arrangement.’ The entire board is excited because this move will help Imagine Grinnell achieve greater efficiencies in serving the Grinnell community. That means our board and executive director can focus on the good work that needs to be done to keep Grinnell one of the coolest communities on the planet.”
Imagine Grinnell’s new contact information is as follows:
Address: 1510 Penrose Street, P.O. Box 344
Grinnell, IA 50112
Telephone: (641) 236-5518
Fax: (641) 236-5590
Email: imaginegrinnell@iowatelecom.net
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
Parks Spruced Up for Spring!
On Saturday, May 2, community members gathered to clean up Central and Jaycee's Parks to welcome the 2009 spring season to Grinnell. Thank you to everyone who came out to make the parks clean-up a success!
Check out some pictures from the event!
Check out some pictures from the event!
Monday, April 27, 2009
May is Bike Month!
There's a great slate of biking programs coming to Grinnell in May.
Friday, May 1st: Commuting by Bike 101
Mark Wyatt from the Iowa Bicycle Coalition will discuss all things related to commuting via bike. The class is FREE. Registration will start at 11:30 at the Veteran's Memorial Building with class running from noon until 1:30. Bring a sack lunch and join us for this great program.
Friday, May 8th: Bike Maintenance 101
Craig Cooper from Bikes To You will cover basic bicycle maintence. Like the commuting class, it will take place at the Veteran's Memorial Building. Running from 11:30 registration through 1:30.
The Bike Rodeo for kids, organized by the Grinnell Police and Recreation Departments, will be on Friday, May 15 on Commercial Street. This event is for Kindergarten thru 6th Grade. Registration will begin at 4pm and the rodeo will last until 5:30.
BIKE TO WORK WEEK
DAILY ACTIVITIES MAY 9-15
Saturday, May 9th - 2nd Saturday kick-off event
Registration 8:15 Event starts at 9am
Bike Trail head on Sunset Street, south of Grinnell High School
Get Movin' Monday: Ride your bike & bring your helmet into
GRINNELL COFFEE CO. OR SAINT'S REST
to receive a complimentary 12oz coffee
Taco Tuesday: Ride your bike & bring your helmet into
TACO JOHN'S
for a 69 cent crispy taco or bean burrito
Helmet Hair Wednesday
Stop into BIKES TO YOU with your helmet to have your picture taken
Most outrageous Helmet Hair wins a prize.
Thirsty Thursday: Ride your bike and bring your helmet to
PAGLIAI'S PIZZA for a free drink with entree or pizza purchase
Feeding Frenzy Friday: Ride your bike and bring your helmet to
LONNSKI'S and get 15% off your lunch or dinner bill
Be sure to register for Bike to Work Week at www.bikeiowa.org
Friday, May 1st: Commuting by Bike 101Mark Wyatt from the Iowa Bicycle Coalition will discuss all things related to commuting via bike. The class is FREE. Registration will start at 11:30 at the Veteran's Memorial Building with class running from noon until 1:30. Bring a sack lunch and join us for this great program.
Friday, May 8th: Bike Maintenance 101
Craig Cooper from Bikes To You will cover basic bicycle maintence. Like the commuting class, it will take place at the Veteran's Memorial Building. Running from 11:30 registration through 1:30.
The Bike Rodeo for kids, organized by the Grinnell Police and Recreation Departments, will be on Friday, May 15 on Commercial Street. This event is for Kindergarten thru 6th Grade. Registration will begin at 4pm and the rodeo will last until 5:30.
BIKE TO WORK WEEK
DAILY ACTIVITIES MAY 9-15
Saturday, May 9th - 2nd Saturday kick-off event
Registration 8:15 Event starts at 9am
Bike Trail head on Sunset Street, south of Grinnell High School
Get Movin' Monday: Ride your bike & bring your helmet into
GRINNELL COFFEE CO. OR SAINT'S REST
to receive a complimentary 12oz coffee
Taco Tuesday: Ride your bike & bring your helmet into
TACO JOHN'S
for a 69 cent crispy taco or bean burrito
Helmet Hair Wednesday
Stop into BIKES TO YOU with your helmet to have your picture taken
Most outrageous Helmet Hair wins a prize.
Thirsty Thursday: Ride your bike and bring your helmet to
PAGLIAI'S PIZZA for a free drink with entree or pizza purchase
Feeding Frenzy Friday: Ride your bike and bring your helmet to
LONNSKI'S and get 15% off your lunch or dinner bill
Be sure to register for Bike to Work Week at www.bikeiowa.org
Thursday, April 16, 2009
Join us to clean up the BIKE TRAIL
Imagine Grinnell is heading up the spring bike trail cleanup. We will meet at 8am on April 18th at Lion's Park. Volunteers are asked to bring gloves and such. Imagine Grinnell will provide garbage bags.
Many hands make the work go more quickly! Hope to see you there!!!
Many hands make the work go more quickly! Hope to see you there!!!
Monday, March 2, 2009
Imagine Grinnell Community Appreciation Dinner a Success!
On Thursday, February 26th, Imagine Grinnell board members served a delicious pasta dinner at Lonnski's Pub and Deli to 63 members of the community and Imagine Grinnell.
Complete with good conversation, door prizes, and a silent auction, the dinner was a wonderful celebratory and community-building event. The silent auction raised $1,008, while tips totaled to $532.
Imagine Grinnell would like to thank all those who attended, donated to, and served in the event for their committed involvement. Thank you for making the evening a success and continuing to invest in your community!
Complete with good conversation, door prizes, and a silent auction, the dinner was a wonderful celebratory and community-building event. The silent auction raised $1,008, while tips totaled to $532.
Imagine Grinnell would like to thank all those who attended, donated to, and served in the event for their committed involvement. Thank you for making the evening a success and continuing to invest in your community!
Monday, February 16, 2009
Membership Appreciation Dinner
Come join the fun on Thursday, February 26th when Imagine Grinnell board members will serve you a delicious pasta dinner at Lonnski's Pub and Deli. The all you can eat feast starts at 5:30 and is $8.50 per person.Come learn about our latest achievements, have fun with the wait staff, bid on wonderful silent auction items, and maybe win a great door prize.
Silent Auction & door prizes include (but aren't limited too!) a dozen roses, a whirlpool suite, organizing help, chocolate, coffee and a spring share from the local CSA.
RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED. Please call Melissa Hull at 236-5518 by February 23rd to reserve your place for this great evening of food and fun!
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