Grinnell High School Theatre presents Disney’s “Freaky Friday,” a new musical based on the novel of the same name by Mary Rodgers. The musical was adapted by Bridgit Carpenter with music by Tom Kitt and lyrics by Brian Yorkey.
The GHS production is slated for April 19-21 in the school auditorium and is under the direction of Rachel DeBoer with music by Michael Gookin. Technical director is Kenneth Phipps and choreographer is Valerie Williams. Showtimes are 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. on Sunday. Synopsis: An adaptation of the classic novel and beloved films, “Freaky Friday” follows teenager Ellie Blake and her mother, Katherine, on the weirdest, strangest, craziest, freakiest day of their whole lives. Try as they might, Katherine and Ellie just can’t seem to understand each other: Ellie wants her mom to stop trying to change her, while Katherine wants her daughter to be the best version of herself that she can be. On a fateful Friday, the day before Katherine’s wedding, something magical occurs when mother and daughter swap bodies. Now, both will have literally spend a day walking in each other’s shoes, learning about each other and the struggles each goes through and forging a new mother-daughter relationship in this hilarious, energetic, and moving musical comedy. Cast: • Ellie Blake – Maggie Kaup; • Katherine Blake – Peyton Stensrud; • Mike – Roman Mackenzie; • Fletcher Blake – Reece Madren; • Adam – Will Dahlby Albright; • Torrey – Natalie Nieuwsma; • Savannah –Lucy Lindberg; Gretchen – Jeslyn Voogd; Senor O’Brien/Pastor Bruno/Hannah’s Dad – Billy Lopatto; Hannah – Elisabeth Kelley-Chown; Danielle/Mrs. Luckenbill – Peyton Stevenson; Louis/Parker – Thea Sherman; Officer Kowalski/Wells – Toby Crandall; Officer Sitz/Mr. Blumen/Grandpa – Aaron Blanchard; Dr. Ehrin – Ketsia Kiphanzu; Ms. Meyers/Savannah’s Mom – Frances Pedersen; and Mrs. Time/Grandma Helene/Gretchen’s Mom – Mackenzie Kohl. Chorus: Addy Belcher – Savannah’s Minion; Anna Schubert – Adam’s Mom; Cailyn Grabe; Cora Miller – Savannah’s Minion/Parker’s Mom, Fish Vendor; Judith Perez-Valentin – Savannah’s Minion/Laurel; Madie Fenner, Matt Kim – Well’s Dad; Piper Donohoe – Savannah’s Minion; Piper Madren – Cater Waiter/Security Guard; Rylee Belcher, Slane McCue and Sarah Ashing – Savannah’s Minion. Crew: Stage Manager – Cameron Thompson; Assistant Stage Manager – Diane Boyd; Assistant Stage Manager – Lucy Turley; Assistant Stage Manager – River Haenfler; Costume Crew Chief – Ava Valenic; Costume Crew – Abigail Hammond; Costume Crew – Tayla Fabor; Costume Crew – Jack Hutchinson; House Manager – Myles Manley; Makeup Crew Chief – Rhianna Raney; Makeup Crew – Talia Osera; Makeup Crew – Lucy Skouson; Sound Chief – Joel Dressler; Mic Crew – Ian Hammond; Mic Crew – Liam Lease; Props Crew Chief – Isadora Boyer; Props Crew – Jolene Dostal; Props Crew – Jonathan Solomon; Lighting Chief – Liam Leasure; Set Construction – Cameron Corey; and Set Construction – Jonathan Solomon. The characters denoted with an asterisk are the primary leads. Tickets: Tickets for Disney’s “Freaky Friday, a new musical are available online at https://www.vancoevents.com/us/CJOP for $12 or $15 at the door.
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The economic landscape of Poweshiek County faced significant hurdles in 2020, prompting stakeholders to reassess their approach to economic development. Three years later, recognizing the need for a coordinated and forward-thinking strategy, representatives from various economic development entities embarked on a transformative journey to redefine regional economic development strategies. Participants included key stakeholders from Grinnell Private Investment Company, Greater Grinnell Development, the City of Grinnell, City of Montezuma, Poweshiek County Board of Supervisors, Imagine Grinnell, the Grinnell Area Chamber of Commerce, Grinnell College, and Poweshiek Iowa Development (Pow I-80). Together, they emphasized the necessity of prioritizing regional economic development and outlined a vision for a well-coordinated regional strategy. The Broader Economic Development Planning Group designated an Executive Committee which met over 5 months to make recommendations regarding organizational structure, funding resources, and staffing requirements. The Executive Committee was comprised of Delphina Baumann, President, Grinnell Private Investment Company, Russ Behrens, City Manager, City of Grinnell, Jacki Bolen, Mayor of Montezuma, Diana Dawley, Poweshiek County Board of Supervisors, Steve Gant, Chair, Grinnell Chamber of Commerce, Scott Herbers, President, Greater Grinnell Development, Brian Manatt, Board Member, Pow I-80, and Melissa Strovers Director of Collective Impact, Grinnell College Office of Community Partnerships, Planning and Research. The Committee presented comprehensive recommendations to the larger economic development group, including the reconstitution of Poweshiek Iowa Development, as a regional hub centralizing economic development agencies across Poweshiek County. “Poweshiek County’s economic development endeavors going forward will harness the power of collaboration and strategic vision," said Manatt, Board Chair, Poweshiek Iowa Development. “With a clear roadmap and dedicated leadership, the county is poised to embark on a path of sustainable economic growth and prosperity, ensuring a brighter future for all its residents.” In January of 2024, the new board met for the first time to discuss goals and objectives and decided to move forward with a newly created Economic Development Director position. Members of the Poweshiek Iowa Development Board are: • Brian Manatt – Chair – Manatt’s Inc. (Grinnell) • Becky Petig – Vice Chair; Petig Law (Grinnell) • Mike Redington – Treasurer; Brownell's (Rural Jasper County) • Melissa Strovers – Secretary; Grinnell College, Office of Community Partnerships, Planning and Research (Grinnell) • Diana Dawley – Poweshiek County Board of Supervisors (Rural) • Delphina Baumann – Grinnell Private Investment Company (Grinnell) • Julie Davis – Grinnell City Council (Grinnell) • Ashtyn Beek – Iowa Valley Community College (At Large) • Andy Erselius – AE Realty, Inc. (Montezuma) "The reimagination of Poweshiek Iowa Development and the search for an Executive Director represent pivotal moments in our collective effort to drive economic growth in Poweshiek County. said Baumann, Board Member of Poweshiek Iowa Development and President of Grinnell Private Investment Company. “We are excited to welcome an experienced leader who will help us realize our aspirations, leverage our strengths, and foster innovation and opportunity throughout our region," Poweshiek Iowa Development is now accepting applications for the newly created Executive Director position, seeking an experienced and visionary Economic Development Director to drive economic growth and prosperity throughout Poweshiek County. Reporting to the Poweshiek Iowa Development Board, the Director will be responsible for developing and executing strategic initiatives to attract businesses, support local entrepreneurs, and foster a vibrant economic environment county-wide. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, a background in economic development or business attraction, and a commitment to positively impacting Poweshiek County. If you are passionate about economic development and community growth, we encourage you to apply and contribute to building a prosperous future for Poweshiek County residents. For more information and to apply, please visit https://www.powi80.com. Applications will be accepted until April 15, 2024. The Grinnell High School & Middle School Annual Art Show is currently on display at Stewart Gallery through Saturday, April 27. Regular Stewart Gallery hours are 11a.m. - 5 p.m., Tuesday through Fridays, and 10 a.m. - 12 p.m., Saturdays. Admission to Stewart Gallery is free.
Iowa Interfaith Power & Light (Iowa IPL) is inviting Iowa farmers to attend an upcoming “Faith Farms and Climate” event in one of four communities around the state. These gatherings bring people of faith and conscience together for a meal and conversation about the intersection of faith, farming, and climate action.
“Although they can feel some of the strongest impacts, we rarely talk about the climate solutions that farmers can bring to the table,” said Tim Gossett, Associate Director at Iowa IPL. “At our Faith Farms and Climate conversations, we're intentional about bringing farmers together to talk about the ways their faith calls them to farm in ways that both grow food as well as a healthy environment that enables all of us to thrive. These conversations help clarify the kinds of resources that can inspire climate action, grow community, and teach people about farm-based solutions for resilience.” These gatherings will bring people of faith and conscience together for a meal and conversation about the intersection of faith, farming, and climate action. The full schedule includes:
To learn more about the Faith Farms & Climate initiative, visit https://iowaipl.org/faith-farm-climate. The Grinnell Area Chamber of Commerce will host guest speaker Brenda Clark Hamilton for Spring Connecting for Women Keynote Luncheon on April 4 at the Grinnell Mutual Conference Center. The Chamber is excited to welcome keynote speaker Brenda Clark Hamilton. Brenda speaks to nearly 100 different organizations annually, including coordinating an Iowa Teachers professional development for more than 1,200 teachers state wide. Brenda will share “Be Your Best Self– Freshly Brewed”, where she encourages attendees to call forth their best selves and become lifelong dreamers and fulfill their highest potential in work, personal and relationship aspirations. Doors open for the event at 11 a.m. for networking, Pagliai’s catered lunch will be served at 11:30 a.m. and our keynote speaker will join us virtually from 11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. Tickets for the event are available on the Chamber’s website at www.grinnellchamber.org/en/events/connecting for women/. Social Networking Event The Chamber also welcomes area women to save the date for the Social Networking event that will be held from 4:30 - 6 p.m. at the Grinnell Craft Brewhouse on Thursday, April 18. This event is free to attend and gives area women the opportunity to connect socially with others. Drinks will be available for purchase. RSVP’s are encouraged for this event on the Chamber’s website at www.grinnellchamber.org/en/events/connecting_for_women/. The Connecting for Women series is sponsored by UnityPoint Health - Grinnell in partnership with Double You Marketing, Grinnell College and Grinnell Mutual. For more information, please visit the Chamber website at www.grinnellchamber.org or call the Chamber office at 641-236-6555. The Grinnell Farmers Market has opened its application process for the 2024 season!
Market will kick off Thursday, May 9 from 3 - 6 p.m. and Saturday, May 11 from 10 a.m. - Noon and will run until Oct. 17 and 19 at the corner of Fourth Avenue & Broad Street, around Central Park. Vendors interested in participating can choose between Thursdays, Saturdays, or both, as well as full time or part time status. The market is currently seeking food and non-food vendors to participate in the 2024 season, noting that the Grinnell Farmers Market is a 100 percent producer market. Interested vendors are encouraged to read through the complete rules and regulations to ensure their products are a fit for the Grinnell Market. The rules and regulations also explain which products require insurance, additional labeling requirements and/or additional training. All vendors are required to sign a Hold Harmless Agreement with the Chamber. All details, rules and regulations and the code of conduct can be found at www.grinnellfarmersmarket.com. Printed copies of the application, rules and code of conduct can be picked up at the chamber offices at 833 4th Ave. Questions can be directed to Marissa at marissa@getintogrinnell.com or 641-236-6555. A limited number of full time applications will be accepted and applications will close on April 19, or once all spots have been filled. Part time applicants will be accepted on a rolling basis throughout the market season, though week-to-week availability of spots may vary. The 2024 Grinnell Farmers Market is sponsored by Grinnell Mutual, UnityPoint Health - Grinnell Regional Medical Center and Grinnell College. Businesses interested in sponsoring the market can contact Marissa for more information. For the latest market information, make sure to follow the market on Facebook and Instagram at @grinnellfarmersmarket or sign up for our weekly email newsletter by visiting our website. For more information on how to join the Grinnell Chamber of Commerce or get involved, please visit grinnellchamber.org or call 641-236-6555. |
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