15-25 - Festival of Trees -1-7p.m. daily Nov.
21 & 22 - “Spotlight on Jackson County” Variety Show - Ohnward Fine Arts Center

Bella Soul Designs—"BELLA BIJOUX" Holiday Extravaganza—Nov. 22nd - 10am-2pm & 4pm-8pm—Historic Decker Hotel Lobby, 128 N. Main St. View and purchase Bella Soul Designs new upcoming 2009 jewelry lines by local artisan Lenke Carson along with "new" home decor items! Bella Soul Designs will be giving away a $100 Gift Certificate to one lucky winner! Also visit the Decker Hotel Gift Shop/Inspirations Design & Décor’/The Sign Shed.
FREE GIFT WRAPPING NOVEMBER 22ND, (10am -2pm and 4pm -8pm)! BRING YOUR PURCHASES FROM AROUND TOWN TO THE HISTORIC DECKER HOTEL LOBBY TO HAVE THEM WRAPPED FREE OF CHARGE (gift wrapping supplies compliments of Wal-Mart).

Mi Tierra Designs Jewelry Extravaganza & Holiday Sale...Nov. 21 -23 - 210 W. Platt #1 - Showroom & Studio—Maquoketa—10am-4pm Daily. Roll the dice & receive up to 25% off (excludes sale items). Beautiful one-of-a-kind jewelry designed and created personally by artist, Silvia Engel. Preview their 2008 line of collectable holiday ornaments. Silvia's unique designs provide the perfect accessory to any wardrobe, creating a chic style that separates you from the rest

Old Lumber Yard Gifts & Home Décor—508 E Platt St—Nov. 21-23; All 3 days: Refreshments - Door Prizes - Discounts; Saturday, Nov. 22nd: l0pm-2pm Face Painting; 1pm-3pm Wine Tasting with Brush Creek; Winery 1pm-3pm Food Samples with Knot Enough Thyme Saturday, November 29th: 11:30am-1:30pm Book Signing - Gary Metvier
Holiday hours starting Nov. 22nd - Dec. 24 ; Monday- Friday 9am-6pm; Saturday 9am-4pm; Sunday 12noon-3pm
RonAnn's Floral Shoppe Open House Nov. 22—8:30am-4pm—"Home For The Holidays" - Hwy. 64 West, Maquoketa—Activities planned: *Refreshments *Children's Free Make & Take Table *Do-It-Yourself supplies and inspirations *Sign up for classes for gift making on Nov. 29th *Door Prizes *"Bustible" Discounts *Fresh evergreen products, permanent florals, poinsettias and Norfolk pines
Maquoketa Art Experience, Metcalf Studio, & Old City Hall Gallery will be open from 1-5pm. They are located at 103 & 106 S. Main & 121 S. Olive in Maquoketa. Drawings and paintings by area artists will be available for sale and viewing at all three locations.

Ohnward Fine Arts Center, 1215 E. Platt St—
Nov. 15-25—4th Annual Festival of Trees—1:00 -7:00 pm daily—., Free Admission—Beautiful Christmas trees and wreaths for silent auction, crafts, raffle and entertainment.
The perfect time to visit OFAC. Santa will arrive Saturday, Nov. 22nd and will be available from 1-4.
Peace Pipe Players presents 2008 Variety Show "Spotlight on Jackson Co." on Friday, Nov. 21 - 7pm & Sat. Nov. 22 - 2pm at the Ohnward Fine Arts Center, 1215 E. Platt St., Maquoketa— Tickets: Adults $10 & Children (12 & under) $5 Available at the door. Doors open 30 minutes prior to each performance. Featuring local talented artists: Gospel choir, dance team, skits, piano duets, vocal selections, original songwriters

The Maquoketa Area Family YMCA, 500 E. Summit, will be open on November 22nd from 11:00 a.m.—5:00 p.m. for “Free” family swimming (members and non-members).

The Maquoketa Area Chamber of Commerce, 117 S. Main St. will be open from 10:00 a.m.—1:00 p.m. to purchase Chamber Bucks. Also, Mary Ann’s Catering will be selling cookies and bars and taking orders for Christmas trays at the Chamber from 10:00 a.m.—1:00 p.m.

Mary Ann’s Catering will be selling cookies and bars and taking orders for Christmas trays at the Chamber from 10:00 a.m.—1:00 p.m.

Gasser’s True Value, 111 Westgate Dr.—Stop by for in-store specials

Family Dollar Retail Store, 102 Westgate Dr.—Stop by for great in-store specials

Pacific Coast Feather Factory Outlet Warehouse, E. Summit—Stop by from 10am-3pm. Save 50-80% off retail on factory 2nd, overstock Items, etc.

Osterhaus Pharmacy, 918 W. Platt -#2—Visit for great gift ideas such as Cherished Teddies, Dream Santas, snow globes, cards, and much more. Clip out the 20% coupon off one item coupon in the Wishbook insert ad.

Westgate Home Center/RCS Computer Sales & Service, 101 Westgate Dr.—Stop by for all your appliance and computer needs. Interest-free financing available and free delivery on all appliances.

Antiques on the Square, 101 Westgate Dr., has many gift ideas including home décor, floral, jewelry, wine, gourmet food, art gallery and holiday accessories.

Banowetz Antique Mall, 122 McKinsey Dr., is having a huge overstock sale, now in progress. Save 20-70% off tag prices. Most dealers are participating

Bill Moler’s, 113 S. Main—stop by going out of business sale and save 30% off now. M-F 9am-8pm; Sat. 9am-4pm; Sun. 11am-3pm

Brenda’s Flowers & Gifts, located in Fareway Store—110 Westgate Dr., offers Poinsettias, Christmas center pieces, Isabel Bloom, Willow Tree and much more for your shopping needs.

Breuer’s Nut House, 902 S. Main—Stop by for in-store specials.

Max Ray Jeweler, 134 S. Main, has a wide variety of jewelry and gift ideas for friends and the entire family. Stop by for in-store specials.

Theisen’s Farm & Home Store, 18195 Hwy. 64 W., offers great gift ideas for everyone. See the “Holiday Gift Guide” that was inserted in the November 12th Maquoketa Sentinel-Press issue. Select from clothes, toys, boots, decorations and much more

Timber City Trophy & Shirt Works, 110 S. Main—Shop at for ideas for Christmas gifts for everyone on your Christmas list. Create your own personalized gift on a shirt, towel, pillow, hat and much more.

Wal-Mart, 103 Carlisle St., offers a wide variety of holiday decorating and gift giving for the holiday season along with grocery items for that special holiday meal.

Squiers Manor Bed & Breakfast….418 W. Pleasant St. Enjoy the splendor of a Victorian Christmas at Squiers Manor Bed & Breakfast in Maquoketa. We are offering luncheons on Monday through Thursday between Monday December 1st and Tuesday, December 23. We offer a small menu which varies each day and includes a beverage and your choice of homemade soup or side salad along with your entrée. Cost is $9.00 which includes tax but not the gratuity. Homemade desserts are also available for an additional charge of $2.50. Gratuity proceeds will be divided and donated to the Maquoketa Christmas Tree Program and the Maquoketa Community Cupboard. Reservations are required! Call 652-6961 for reservations or information.
Call anytime of the year for private brunches, lucheons and dinner parties, small weddings and receptions, bridal & baby showers and more. Call 652-6961 for details.
Squiers Manor also offers Gift Certificates. They can be purchased by telephone or at Squiers Manor or Banowetz Antique Mall.
Let us be your guest room for the holidays. Overnight guests will enjoy the Victorian splendor of Squiers Manor, while being pampered with queen and king size beds, single & double Jacuzzi tubs, suites with breakfast delivered, candlelight evening dessert and full country gourmet breakfast in the morning.
Happy Holidays from Squiers Manor Bed &Breakfast!!!

 

 

This ad sponsored by the Maquoketa Area Chamber of Commerce Christmas Committee.