Lucile's Free Dinner for Veterans is going on again this year on November 11th! Thank you for your service! Veterans will receive a ham steak, green beans, mashed potatoes and gravy, and stuffing for free. Veterans also get a free soda of their choice with their meal. Guests can purchase the meal for $12 and beverages at market price.
Trick or Treat on the Centerville Square October 31st 5-6pm! Join us for a spooky night on the Centerville Square! Kids can stop at participating businesses between 5-6pm to grab some sweet treats before starting city-wide trick or treating 6-8pm! For a full list of events & activities in Appanoose County, check out our events page here
Join us for Kaffee Klatch at Your Square Deal at 10am on November 1st at 10 am for an update on all the happenings within Appanoose County! Thank you to Your Square Deal for sponsoring!
oin us for Kaffee Klatch on February 7th @ 10 am at Amazing by Grace LLC on the east side of the square, to hear all things Appanoose County! Thank you for Amazing by Grace for sponsoring! February Kaffee Klatch Facebook page 👉🏻 https://fb.me/e/3B8GjCNs0
Join the Centerville Young Professionals for their meeting on November 5th at 6pm! They will be finalizing Disco & Drinks plans and beginning their 2022 planning. Pizza will be provided. New members are always welcome!
Mark your calendars! The MercyOne Centerville Auxiliary Bazaar is Saturday, November 4 from 8:30 - 2:00 PM. It will be held at Centerville Faith Church on Hwy 5 South. Great time to start your holiday shopping! You may pre-order your poinsettias now by calling 641-895-4175 or stop by the gift shop. You can also purchase tickets to win a beautiful…
Free food for those in need! The Alliant Energy Mobile Food Bank is available on November 9th from 4-6 pm, in the Alliant Energy parking lot (719 N. 18th Street). This event generally runs on the second Thursday of the month here in Centerville! Check out the Food Bank of Iowa website for more information and availability! 👉🏻 Food Bank…
Stop by HPC Drive Thru Dinner on the second Thursday of every month (except December and January) @ 5:00 pm. Cost is $10 per meal. The menu varies from month to month, so check their facebook page for their upcoming months menu! 👉🏻 Historic Preseveration Corporation You do not need tickets in advance, just pull up and give them your…
Pajama Night in Centerville is November 10th! Join us for Pajama Night in Centerville November 10th 8pm-11pm in Centerville, IA. Shop in your slippers for extended hours in some of your favorite businesses for one night only doorbusters, discounts, giveaways and more! Check back for a map of participating businesses! RSVP to the event on Facebook here For a full…
Shop November's Shop 2nd Saturday and get started with your holiday shopping! Kick it all off with the record breaking event, Pajama night on Friday the 10th 8-11pm, then carry your spree through Saturday the 11th from 10am - 5 pm as businesses offer special holiday deals you are not going to want to miss!
Get your team signed up for the Appanoose County Historical & Coal Mining Museum Trivia Nights! Tables go quickly, so don't wait too long and miss out on the fun. Reach out to Lisa Eddy at 641-895-6323 to reserve your spot! 18-80 Club at 922 W. State Street in Centerville.  Registration starts at 6 pm, trivia starts at 7 pm…
Winter skies are excellent for stargazing at Sharon Bluffs State Park. Add to that the potential to see meteors from the Leonid Meteor shower, and it's going to be a wonderful evening to look at the sky. Come out to the Sharon Bluffs State Park on Thursday, November 16th @ 6 pm. We will start the program from the shelter…
Get your team signed up for the Appanoose County Historical & Coal Mining Museum Trivia Nights! Tables go quickly, so don't wait too long and miss out on the fun. Reach out to Lisa Eddy at 641-895-6323 to reserve your spot! 18-80 Club at 922 W. State Street in Centerville.  Registration starts at 6 pm, trivia starts at 7 pm…
You are not going to want to miss Comedy Night at the Majestic Theater on Saturday, November 18th at 7 pm! For tickets visit here 👉🏻 https://checkout.square.site/buy/ZEPDIOC6V7S7OBWUWIRCC6RT Come join us for a night full of laughter, featuring Tyler Fowler & Tom Feeback! Doors open at 6:30 pm, show starts at 7pm! $25 includes admission and one free drink ticket MUST…
Save the stress of cooking for a crowd and do the Honey Creek Resort Thanksgiving Buffet! Thursday, November 23. The Breakfast buffet starts at 7 am and the Brunch buffet starts at 10:30am . Call 641-724-1403 now for your reservations! Seats are limited!
Rathbun Lake Area YMCA Festival of Lights will be on November 24, 25, 26th, and December 1st and 2nd from 5:30 - 9 pm. Join the holiday fun while driving through a lighted winter wonderland hosted by the YMCA at the Morgan Cline Sports Complex in Centerville.  Local businesses get to design a holiday light spectacular on a 20x20ft section…
Shop sooner & shop local this holiday season! On Shop Small Business Saturday, November 25th stop by the PACT office from 9am-2pm to pick up your free #ShopSmall bag with coupons/flyers before you shop your favorite Appanoose County retailers! Later in the evening, join us for the lighting of the tree on the Appanoose County Courthouse Lawn & Santa's arrival to…
There you have it! We're so excited about the four families you have opened up their homes to us for the 2023 Centerville Christmas Tour of Homes all in the name of raising funds for a worthy cause. Tickets are NOW AVAILABLE for this year's tour at the PACT office (101 E Van Buren St.) or online here https://www.eventbrite.com/e/744222448377?aff=oddtdtcreator. Tickets…
Rathbun Lake Area YMCA Festival of Lights will be on November 24, 25, 26th, and December 1st and 2nd from 5:30 - 9 pm. Join the holiday fun while driving through a lighted winter wonderland hosted by the YMCA at the Morgan Cline Sports Complex in Centerville.  Local businesses get to design a holiday light spectacular on a 20x20ft section…
The sweetest day of the holiday season is BACK! Join us for the 2023 Holiday Sampler in Centerville on December 2nd starting at 10am Square. Shop local and grab freshly made treats & recipe cards from businesses. We'll be releasing a map of all of the Holiday Sampler stops.
It's the perfect time of year to head to Christmas and Canvas at the Majestic Theater on Saturday, December 2nd at 1pm! Socialize and sip on your drink of choice while you follow along step-by-step with a local artist! Enjoy a family day with your favorite people while making everlasting memories. You'll leave with far more than a painting! For…
 We're so excited about the four families you have opened up their homes to us for the 2023 Centerville Christmas Tour of Homes all in the name of raising funds for a worthy cause. Tickets are NOW AVAILABLE for this year's tour at the PACT office (101 E Van Buren St.) or online here https://www.eventbrite.com/e/744222448377?aff=oddtdtcreator. Tickets are $15/each and you…
Join us for the December Kaffee Klatch at Pit Pony Pub & Eatery  on Wednesay the 6th at 10 am. Here you will get updates on all of the happenings within Appanoose County! With the holidays right around the corner, you will hear about a lot of community events, projects, and more! Thank you to Pit Pony for sponsoring!…
Join us for the most festive day of the year, Shop 2nd Saturday: Delivering Cheer, sponsored in part by Ottumwa Radio Group & Amcor Packaging. FREE activities all day including Breakfast with Santa, Alpacas on the lawn, Photos with Santa, Horse Drawn Carriage Rides and Living Windows. Be sure to #ShopLocal in between all of the fun!
Join the community for a holly jolly Christmas Sing-a-long at the Historic 2nd Baptist Church on Sunday, December 10th @ 6 pm.
Free food for those in need! The Alliant Energy Mobile Food Bank is available on December 14th from 4-6 pm, in the Alliant Energy parking lot (719 N. 18th Street). This event generally runs on the second Thursday of the month here in Centerville! Check out the Food Bank of Iowa website for more information and availability! 👉🏻 Food Bank…
Celebrate the end of 2023 at the NYE Celebration with Villiska! December 30th at the Eagles Club in Centerville 8 pm!
Join us for the January Kaffee Klatch at Thomas Funeral Home  on Wednesday the 3rd at 10 am. Here you will get updates on all of the happenings within Appanoose County! Thank you to Thomas Funeral Home for sponsoring! Kaffee Klatch Facebook page 👉🏻 https://fb.me/e/3PskIIgaX
January Shop 2nd Saturday Facebook page 👉🏻 https://fb.me/e/3ee9XU5vK FREE EVENT! Join us for the Snowman Stroll in Appanoose County January 13th! Start your journey at the PACT office (101 E Van Buren Street) and pick up your "Snowman Soup" base (hot cocoa), ballot and map. Then pick up additional ingredients while you #ShopLocal! As your stroll around the square, vote…
Join in for a night of fun at the Comedy Hypnosis at The Majest Theater in Centerville! What to Expect The show ranges from 60-90 minutes​ Content is tailored to fit the audience Group and individual skits that are highly entertaining and are never embarrassing to the participants or the audience. ​ Comical post-hypnotic suggestions and motivational messages to all…
Business Before Hours Apr 17th at 8am! Every other month, PACT will be hosting a meeting on the third Wednesday of the month at 8am. This is an open meeting for any Appanoose County business owners or employees to attend, not just retailers! We will be reviewing upcoming promotional events, funding opportunities and more. Our meeting will be at Tangleberries…
Workshop Signage and Facade Grant Applicants February 2nd at 8am! Main Street Centerville will be offering both signage and facade grants for our downtown businesses in 2024. Businesses in Centerville's Main Street District can apply for up to $1,000 in funding for signage and up to $3,000 in funding for facade work. Meet with PACT Staff and the Main Street…
Bogle Realty Home Buyer's Workshop February 5, 2024 Bogle Realty will be hosting a virtual Home Buyer's Workshop for essential insights into the home buying process! Their team will be offering a step by step workshop that explores lending options, writing purchase agreements and legal considerations all online. Get expert advice, engage in Q&A and empower yourself for a…
Appanoose County Tourism Grant Workshop #1 on Tuesday February 6th! Interested in learning more about the three tourism grant opportunities currently available in Appanoose County or want to see if your project is a good fit? We'll be hosting free workshops throughout the county for the next few weeks! First up, February 6th at the Lighthouse Church of the Nazarene…