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Nights at the Museum: Del Walinga “The Antiquity of Policing”
Dutch American Heritage Museum 120 3rd Street SW, Orange City, IA, United StatesThe Dutch American Heritage Museum announces the Nights at the Museum summer schedule for 2024. All programs begin at 6:30 p.m. at the museum. As usual, the topics vary greatly--from learning about Mountain Men, hearing a charming reader's theater, discovering how the early Dutch settlers set up missions, and being regaled by law enforcement stories of Sioux County--the season promises to be educational and entertaining!
Household Hazardous Materials Recycle Event – 2024
Orange City Street Department Building 809 Concord Place SE, Orange City, IA, United StatesOrange City and Alton household residents (sorry no businesses) will again have an opportunity to safely discard those household hazardous materials (HHM). The Cities of Orange City, Alton, and the NW IA Area Landfill will co-sponsor a HHM Recycling event. Date: Thursday, September 26 Time: 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Place: Orange City Street Department […]
The Big Challenge – Deadline to Submit
The BIG Challenge allows entrepreneurs the chance to submit their dreams to start or expand a business, then encourage friends, family, and customers to vote for them online. Five finalists will present their idea to an audience and judges in a pitch competition with $10,000 in prize money to be awarded. The deadline to submit […]
Iowa Watercolor Society Traveling Exhibit
NWC DeWitt Library 101 7th St SW, Orange City, IowaIowa Watercolor Society Show Through October, the Iowa Watercolor Society Traveling Member Show will be on display at the Northwestern College DeWitt Library main level. This exhibit is open to the public and free to attend, offering a splendid array of watercolor artworks from talented artists across Iowa. Join us on October 18th at 6:30 PM, for a […]
Free
October Library Events: Fun, Learning, and Creativity for Everyone!
Game On! Youth Game Time: 6th-12 Graders, join us in learning and playing the board game Pandemic. October 1, 4-5:30pm. Kindergarten-5th Grade are invited to join us for board games on October 29, 4-5 pm. Adult Scrabble Game Night: Everyone loves a good game of Scrabble. Bring a friend or make a friend, the library […]
Fire Department Open House/meal
Orange City Fire Department 202 Albany Ave SE, Orange City, IA, United States
Free
21st Annual Dutchmen Field Championships
Northwestern College Korver Field 101 7th St SW, Orange City, IA, United StatesThe Pride of the Dutchmen Marching Band is proud to present the 21st Annual Dutchmen Field Championships at Korver Field on October 12. The event will take place from 10:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. and feature a fireworks display to conclude the evening. We invite the community to come and enjoy a variety of bands […]
Memoir Writing Workshop – October 14-18 at 9:30am
Orange City Public Library 112 Albany Ave SE, Orange City, IA, United StatesMemoir Writing Workshop in October at the Orange City Public Library
Free
Free E-recycling Program October 18 and 19, 2024
Orange City Street Department Building 809 Concord Place SE, Orange City, IA, United StatesThe Cities of Orange City & Alton are co-sponsoring a free e-recycling program on October 18 and 19. All citizens of OC and Alton who would like to utilize the e-recycling program will need to go to City Hall to pick up a free tag. Your tag will be required before disposing of your recyclable […]
volunteers needed to help plant tulip bulbs
Windmill Park 122 3rd St NW, Orange City, IAIn the last few years, local volunteers have been tweaking the process of planting 15,000 tulip bulbs in Windmill Park in downtown Orange City. Nora Mulder and John Buntsma, lead volunteers, have watched the beds get better each year , and have a few new ideas for this year. “Our goal is to make next […]
The Art of Watercolor by Judy Thompson
NWC DeWitt Library - Vogel Room 101 7th St SW, Orange City, IA, United StatesJoin Us for a special reception, talk, and demonstration by renowned watercolor artist Judy Thompson, on October 18th at 6:30 PM, at the NWC Learning Commons Vogel Room. This event is a unique opportunity to gain insights into the world of watercolor painting from an expert in the field in addition to viewing works from the talented artists of […]
Free
Japanese Tea Ceremony with Kuniko Yamamoto
Kweken Co 113 3rd St NW, Orange City, IA, United StatesExperience the serene beauty of a traditional Japanese Tea Ceremony with Kuniko Yamamoto on October 25th at 7:00 PM at Kweken Co., downtown Orange City, IA. This special event will not only showcase the meticulous art of preparing and serving green tea but will also include captivating storytelling and traditional Japanese koto music. Each attendee will receive a […]
Free
tulip bulb giveaway: november 4-7, 2024
Downtown Bandshell Orange City, IA, United StatesColor your part of the community vibrant with FREE Tulip Bulbs complements of the Orange City Parks and Recreation Department. First come, first serve. Where: Downtown Bandshell Dates: November 4 - 7 Time: 8:00am - 4:00pm For more information contact: Noah at (712)707-4885 or prdir@orangecityiowa.com
Free
Pizza, Puzzles, & Pitchers Fundraiser
Gezellig Event Center 109 Central Ave NE, Orange City, IA, United StatesThe Orange City Public Library is hosting a Pizza, Puzzles, & Pitchers fundraiser for the Rock Valley Public Library that was destroyed in the June flooding. Join us for food, fun, and fizz at the Gezellig event center in downtown Orange City on November 8 at 6:00 pm. Register your team of 4 and compete […]
$100
One Book, One Sioux County Choice for 2024 – Conversation with Authors
Dort University“Don’t Look Back,” by Achut Deng and Keely Hutton is the One Book, One Sioux County choice for 2024. It is a memoir of a girl who survived the Sudanese Civil War and fought to save her own life. Achut Deng walked miles through a war-torn country, ending up in a refugee camp where she […]
Craft Night at the Museum
Dutch American Heritage Museum 120 3rd Street SW, Orange City, IA, United StatesThe museum is hosting our first-ever craft night! Learn about the Staphorst painting technique called “stipwerk” and paint your own wooden shoe planter stake. Cider & cookies will be provided. Cost is $15.00. Sign up by emailing dutchamericanheritagemuseum@gmail.com.
A Christmas Carol by Flower and Flame
Unity Christian Knight Center 216 Michigan Avenue SW, Orange City, IA, United StatesTicket Price: Adults $25, Students $15, Children 5 & under free Get into the holiday spirit! Experience the timeless tale of “A Christmas Carol” as it takes you on a captivating and musical journey on November 23 at 7:30 p.m. with Flower and Flame, a talented ensemble of four musicians and an actor from Sioux […]
Spanish Conversation Class
Orange City Public Library 112 Albany Ave SE, Orange City, IA, United StatesJoin the Orange City Public Library’s conversation class for intermediate to advanced Spanish language learners. Practice your Spanish speaking skills in a casual and friendly setting to increase your confidence with the language. This pilot program will meet on November 25, December 2, December 9, and December 16 from 6-7pm.
Free
City Hall Closed – Celebrate a Safe Thanksgiving Holiday
City Hall 125 Central Ave SE, Orange City, IA, United StatesDue to the Thanksgiving Holiday, the City Office will be closed on Thursday, November 28, & Friday, November 29. For OC utility emergencies, please call 707-5000.
Spanish Conversation Class
Orange City Public Library 112 Albany Ave SE, Orange City, IA, United StatesJoin the Orange City Public Library’s conversation class for intermediate to advanced Spanish language learners. Practice your Spanish speaking skills in a casual and friendly setting to increase your confidence with the language. This pilot program will meet on November 25, December 2, December 9, and December 16 from 6-7pm.
Free
Date Set for Sinterklaas Dag – December 7, 2024
Downtown Orange City Central Ave, Orange City, IA, United StatesChildren aged pre-kindergarten through fourth grade are invited to be at Stadscentrum at 10:30 AM on Saturday, December 7. Follow Sinterklaas and Piet in a parade to the City Hall where they will learn the history of Sinterklaas through a puppet show and many carnival games. The activities will conclude at 11:45 AM with singing […]
Free
Spanish Conversation Class
Orange City Public Library 112 Albany Ave SE, Orange City, IA, United StatesJoin the Orange City Public Library’s conversation class for intermediate to advanced Spanish language learners. Practice your Spanish speaking skills in a casual and friendly setting to increase your confidence with the language. This pilot program will meet on November 25, December 2, December 9, and December 16 from 6-7pm.
Free
Spanish Conversation Class
Orange City Public Library 112 Albany Ave SE, Orange City, IA, United StatesJoin the Orange City Public Library’s conversation class for intermediate to advanced Spanish language learners. Practice your Spanish speaking skills in a casual and friendly setting to increase your confidence with the language. This pilot program will meet on November 25, December 2, December 9, and December 16 from 6-7pm.
Free
Mads Tolling & The Mads Men, Playing the 60s
Unity Christian Knight Center 216 Michigan Avenue SW, Orange City, IA, United StatesMads Tolling & The Mads Men bring a fun and exciting program that is as nostalgic as it is contemporary, with re-imagined classic songs from 1960s television, film and radio. Mads takes us back to the 60s serving up fun-filled nostalgia, exciting arrangements of familiar tunes and fresh takes on jazz standards and the not-so-standard – pushing the boundaries of where a violin can go. The Mads Men will perform tunes from their critically acclaimed release, Playing the 60s, ranging from “A Taste of Honey” and “Meet the Flintstones” to “Good Vibrations” and “Georgia on my Mind.”
General Admission. Cost: Adults $20, Students $15. Tickets can be purchased in advance or at the door. Location: Unity Knight Center, Orange City | Doors open at 7 pm
