Moonlight Bike Ride - August 18

Just under two weeks left until the Moonlight Bike Ride takes off! Join in the fun starting at 8PM on Friday, August 18.

Get ready for a night of live music, activity booths, and a bike ride unlike any other! The live music starts at 6PM courtesy of Friday Night Live on the Plaza: Summer Series. There will also be breakfast burritos provided by the delicious Happy Donkey!

Admission for this event is as follows:

Youth (17 and under) = $20

Adult (18+) = $25

Family (Max. 4 riders) = $50

Breaking Glass After Hours: Faith & Four Letter Words

Clear you schedule! The first ever Breaking Glass After Hours event will feature Faith & Four Letter Words from 5-9:30PM on Thursday, September 7 at the Surf Ballroom!

Through humor and raw honesty, Tara and Amanda empower other women to find their voice and never apologize for using it. Both longtime former TV news anchors, the duo walked away from the business led by faith and frustration. Today they are professional speakers, social media influencers and communication consultants with a collective reach of 50,000+.

This event must have 200 people signed up in order to commence. Be sure to register for this event unlike any other!

2023 Ag Tour Hosted by Sukup Manufacturing

Join us for the 2023 Ag Tour  hosted by Sukup Manufacturing from 1-4:30PM on Monday, August 21. You'll be in for an afternoon of agriculture and North Iowa history!

Sukup Manufacturing Co. is the world’s largest family-owned and operated manufacturer of grain storage, grain drying, and handling equipment nestled in Sheffield, Iowa. Sukup is constantly evolving, and we are excited to offer a tour for Chamber members again! Following the tour of the plant, there will be an exclusive tour of Steve Sukup's nearby farm.

Bussing will be provided to and from Mason City free of charge.

Peru Trip Deadline This Friday

This is the final opportunity to sign up for the Chamber's trip to Peru on March 11-24, 2024! The registration deadline is this Friday, August 11. This is one trip you won't want to miss, so act fast!

Peru is undeniably one of South America’s most iconic destinations. Numerous ancient civilizations have left alluring remnants to delve into, while the seemingly endless fiestas, delightful handicrafts, and delectable cuisine make it one of the most well-rounded destinations on Earth. Explore the Best of Peru, including Machu Picchu, the Uros Floating Islands, Lake Titicaca, Cuzco, Lima, and more! A post-tour extension to the Amazon is also available to passengers.

Click here to find out more or contact Allyson with questions. View the itinerary here.

Wellness Tip

A good way to stay motivated when it comes to daily exercise is to track your steps. This can be done by using your phone, a smart watch, or even just a pedometer. Keeping track of how many steps you've taken is a great way to motivate yourself to keep exercising and set goals for the future.

Take a look at this article to learn more about the benefits of tracking your steps throughout the day!

Do you have an announcement for your business or an upcoming event? You can submit your events to our online calendar here, or email chamber@masoncityia.com and we'll post it in this section of upcoming Chamber News emails.

• Wright on the Park is hosting a Murder Mystery Fundraiser from August 25-27 at the Historic Park Inn Hotel. The doors open at 5:30PM on Friday and Saturday, and 1:30PM on Sunday. Click here to register for Wright on the Park's biggest fundraiser of the year!

• REM Iowa is hosting a Blood Drive from 12:30-4PM on Wednesday, August 16 at their Mason City Center. Click here to view the flyer!

• The Clear Lake Public Library is hosting Story Time in the Garden events every Wednesday in the month of August from 10:30-11AM.

• There are Fresh on Friday and Garden Explorers events this Friday, August 4 at Central Gardens of North Iowa. These events will take place every Friday morning from 9-11AM through September 1.

• The Come Back Buddy Band Summer Event is from 11AM-2PM on Friday, August 11 at the Boyer Pool and Wellness Center Open House at Glen Oaks.

• This week's Friday Night Live event will feature "The Sweet Nuthins" from 6-8PM on Friday, August 11 at the Principal Pavilion.

• The Mason City Farmers Market continues on each Saturday in the month of August from 9AM-Noon each day.

• Author Anita McVey is hosting a Book Launch from 10-11AM on Saturday, August 12 in the Mason City Room in the Public Library.

• Fat Hill Brewing is hosting The Watermelon Slush event from 7-10PM on Saturday, August 12.

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