✨Hawarden Chamber Weekly Newsletter. January 19th through 25th

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Sioux County Axolotl Pop Up Program 
Wednesday, January 21 | 4:00 to 5:00 PM
Prairie Woods Nature Center
A fun pop up program with a visiting axolotl featuring a story, activity, and craft.

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☕ Chamber Coffee
Thursday, January 22 | 10:00 AM
Hawarden Public Library

🍹 Membership Happy Hour
Thursday, January 22 | 5:00 to 6:00 PM
Hawarden Eagles Club
Stop in to pay your Chamber membership dues and enjoy a complimentary drink.

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🌿 Plant Bingo
Saturday, January 24 | 10:00 AM
Hawarden Public Library
$20 per person. Seating is limited and advance registration is required. Includes a bingo card, a starter plant, and multiple rounds of Plant Bingo.
Register at 905arrangements.com/workshops-classes.html

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🍽 Central Catering Sunday Buffet
Sunday, January 25 | 10:30 AM to 1:00 PM
Hawarden Community Center
Menu attached to email.

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🎨 Adult Craft Time
Monday, January 26 | 1:00 to 3:00 PM
Hawarden Public Library
Bring your current project, craft alongside others, and enjoy good conversation.

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🀄 Mahjong with Mary
Every Tuesday | 12:00 PM
Hawarden Public Library
Learn and play Mahjong in a relaxed and friendly setting.

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🎸 Live Music at Sportsman’s
Friday, January 30 | 8:00 PM to Midnight
Sportsman’s Bar and Grill
Weston Frank Live. $10 cover.

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🔥 Hawarden Fireman’s Dance
Saturday, January 31 | 7:00 PM
Open to the public. Enjoy an evening of music, dancing, and community support.

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🍝 Pasta with a Purpose
Saturday, January 31 | 5:00 PM
Hudson Community Center
Dinner fundraiser supporting the Hudson Library Building Fund, including the Historical Room.
Auction donations can be arranged by contacting Roxanne at 605.310.9538

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🍔 Sioux County Battle of the Burger
Begins February 1
Support Hawarden restaurants competing in the first ever Battle of the Burger.
Hawarden FOE 1865
Route 10 Drive In
Sportsman’s Lanes and Lounge

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💝 Showroom Sweets Valentine’s Day Pre Orders
Order deadline Tuesday, February 10 at noon
Pickup Friday, February 13 from 6:30 to 1:00
or Saturday, February 14 from 7:00 to 11:00 AM
Festive Valentine’s Day packages perfect for gifting. Please indicate your preferred pickup date when ordering. Order menu attached. 

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🎶 Dinner and Dessert Dash
Friday, February 27, 2026
Hawarden Community Center
Hosted by the Ireton Christian School Auxiliary. Entertainment by the Peterson Farm Brothers.
Tickets $25 per person or $200 per table of 8.

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🕺 Chamber Banquet
Friday, March 21
Mingo Night is back with a fun meal update. More details coming soon.

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📬 Chamber Notes
Membership Week is here. Chamber membership invoices will be emailed this week. Let us know if you prefer yours mailed.

Newsletter items are due Mondays by 8:00 AM.
Citizen of the Year nominations are still open. Nominate someone who goes above and beyond at chamber@cityofhawarden.com.

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🌟 Chamber Member Spotlight
Please help us welcome our newest Chamber members
Side Quest Inc
Old City Hall Event Center
Toshia Moffat Bookkeeping

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🏦 Peoples Bank Drive Up Hours Update
Effective January 19, 2026
Monday through Wednesday and Friday 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM
Thursday 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Saturday 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM

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🚗 Route 10 Drive In Closure Notice
Route 10 Drive In will be closed for two weeks starting Monday, January 19, and will reopen Sunday, February 1.

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🎄 Christmas Scrip Reminder
Christmas Scrip is valid through January 31, 2026. Please remember to spend it locally and keep your dollars working in Hawarden