BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Orange City Chamber of Commerce - ECPv6.11.2.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://orangecity.biz X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Orange City Chamber of Commerce REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260714T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260714T150000 DTSTAMP:20260711T134020 CREATED:20260609T150929Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T133124Z UID:46534-1784039400-1784041200@orangecity.biz SUMMARY:Monthly Merchants Meeting July DESCRIPTION:JULY Meeting will be TUESDAY\, July 14th\nMonthly Merchants meeting 2:30pm at Gezellig URL:https://orangecity.biz/event/monthly-merchants-meeting-july/ LOCATION:Gezellig\, 107 Central Ave NE\, Orange City\, 51041\, United States CATEGORIES:Important Merchant Dates ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://orangecity.biz/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Template_16x9-banner_merchant-meeting-image-scaled-e1774039489557.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Orange CIty Chamber":MAILTO:mike@orangecity.biz END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260716T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260716T150000 DTSTAMP:20260711T134020 CREATED:20260615T144303Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260615T144303Z UID:46611-1784196000-1784214000@orangecity.biz SUMMARY:Dutch American Heritage Museum Open on Third Thursday in July DESCRIPTION:The museum will be open for visitors on “Third Thursdays” from 10 am – 3 pm. \nThe Dutch American Heritage Museum preserves and interprets the history of Dutch immigration\, Orange City\, and Northwest Iowa. URL:https://orangecity.biz/event/dutch-american-heritage-museum-open-on-third-thursday-in-june-2/ LOCATION:Dutch American Heritage Museum\, 120 3rd St SW\, Orange City\, IA\, 51041\, United States CATEGORIES:Chamber Events,Community Event,Member Events,Merchant Promotions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://orangecity.biz/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/oc-logo-DAHM-500x500-1-180x180-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Dutch American Heritage Museum":MAILTO:dutchamericanheritagemusuem@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260716T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260716T190000 DTSTAMP:20260711T134020 CREATED:20260709T133047Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T141237Z UID:46667-1784196000-1784228400@orangecity.biz SUMMARY:July 3rd Thurs Promo DESCRIPTION:We are Open 3rd Thursdays!  \nThis event will showcase that we are open on the 3rd Thursday and share a showcase item from your business \nDetails here: Merchant Promo Group Page \nSign Up Here: \n\n\n \n Business(Required)Name(Required)\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n Enter Email\n \n \n \n Confirm Email\n \n \n \n 3rd Thurs Promo Event(Required)We are OPEN and will have a showcase product for July 2026\n \n \n Yes\, we will participate\n \n \n \n Sorry\, Not this time\n Our Showcase product will be:Please let us know what your "Showcase" will be.Are you open until 7pm on 3rd Thursdays?(Required)\n \n YES!\n \n \n No\, we are not\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n  URL:https://orangecity.biz/event/july-3rd-thurs-promo-2/ CATEGORIES:Important Merchant Dates ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://orangecity.biz/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/chamber-merchant-deadline.png ORGANIZER;CN="Orange CIty Chamber":MAILTO:mike@orangecity.biz END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260716T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260716T190000 DTSTAMP:20260711T134020 CREATED:20260709T135719Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T135732Z UID:46691-1784196000-1784228400@orangecity.biz SUMMARY:3rd Thursday Events July DESCRIPTION:3rd Thursday events\nMerchants are open until 7pm every 3rd Thursday! \nLearn More HERE \n  URL:https://orangecity.biz/event/3rd-thursday-events-2/ LOCATION:Chamber Merchants CATEGORIES:Chamber Events,Community Event,Merchant Promotions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://orangecity.biz/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/3rd-Thurs_only-logo-header-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Orange CIty Chamber":MAILTO:mike@orangecity.biz END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260721T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260721T193000 DTSTAMP:20260711T134020 CREATED:20260706T132951Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260706T132951Z UID:46640-1784658600-1784662200@orangecity.biz SUMMARY:Nights at the Museum - July 2026 DESCRIPTION:Kaleb Schrock—Rally ‘Round the Flag! \nSchrock’s program promises to captivate audiences of all ages\, offering a fascinating glimpse into the lives of the volunteers who shaped Iowa’s legacy.\nSchrock became captivated by historical reenactment at the age of 14 thanks to his grandfather. Through meticulous research and dedication to authenticity\, he delves into the daily lives of the many Iowan Volunteers in the Civil War\, shedding light on the realities of survival in the American Civil War.\nSchrock\, a 2022 graduate of Northwestern College\, is now the recorder’s clerk and Spanish interpreter at the Sioux County Courthouse. In addition to decrees in marketing and Spanish\, he is currently completing another degree in history. Schrock is also a museum board member.\nJoin us as Kaleb opens up the realities of life during the Civil War.\n \n  URL:https://orangecity.biz/event/nights-at-the-museum-july-2026/ LOCATION:Dutch American Heritage Museum\, 120 3rd St SW\, Orange City\, IA\, 51041\, United States CATEGORIES:Chamber Events,Community Event,Member Events,Merchant Promotions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://orangecity.biz/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/oc-logo-DAHM-500x500-1-180x180-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Dutch American Heritage Museum":MAILTO:dutchamericanheritagemusuem@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260813T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260813T150000 DTSTAMP:20260711T134020 CREATED:20260609T151055Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T151055Z UID:46537-1786631400-1786633200@orangecity.biz SUMMARY:Monthly Merchants Meeting August DESCRIPTION:Monthly Merchants meeting 2:30pm at Gezellig\n2nd Thursday of each month URL:https://orangecity.biz/event/monthly-merchants-meeting-august/ LOCATION:Gezellig\, 107 Central Ave NE\, Orange City\, 51041\, United States CATEGORIES:Important Merchant Dates ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://orangecity.biz/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Template_16x9-banner_merchant-meeting-image-scaled-e1774039489557.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Orange CIty Chamber":MAILTO:mike@orangecity.biz END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260818T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260818T193000 DTSTAMP:20260711T134020 CREATED:20260706T132315Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260706T132355Z UID:46633-1787077800-1787081400@orangecity.biz SUMMARY:Nights at the Museum - Aug 2026 DESCRIPTION:How WWII Memories Shaped Dutch Immigrants at Nights at the Museum\nThe Dutch American Heritage Museum (DAHM) will welcome historian and author Dr. Richard Reitsma to present a public talk examining how memories of Nazi occupation shaped the lives of Dutch immigrants who came to North America after World War II on Tuesday\, August 18\, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. The presentation builds on his participation in the 24th Biennial Conference of the Association for the Advancement of Dutch-American Studies (AADAS)\, held in 2025. \nIn his upcoming talk\, Reitsma will reflect on insights from the AADAS conference and explore how wartime memories created a persistent but often unspoken “background noise” in immigrant households. He notes that the first generation rarely discussed their experiences—an idea central to his historical novel Forgetfulness.\nReitsma’s interest in Dutch history began during his studies at Calvin College and later led him and his wife Margie to spend nearly a decade living in the Netherlands\, where he completed a PhD on the province of Overijssel. His career also includes serving as Library Director at Northwestern College in Orange City. \nNow retired in Rock Rapids\, Reitsma continues to research and write about Dutch history and immigration. The presentation is part of the museum’s popular Nights at the Museum series\, which highlights regional history\, Dutch immigration\, and Sioux County storytelling. Additional upcoming programs include: \nSept. 29 — Bruce Mouw: “Taking Down John Gotti and the Gambino Crime Family” (Special Location will be in the Vogel Room at Northwestern College)\nOct. 20 — Ann Minnick: “Privy to the Past: What outhouse pits reveal about health\, beauty and the ads that sold them.”\nThe event is free and open to the public and will be held at the museum\, 120 Third St. SW. Doors open at 6 p.m.\, and seating is limited. URL:https://orangecity.biz/event/nights-at-the-museum-aug-2026/ LOCATION:Dutch American Heritage Museum\, 120 3rd St SW\, Orange City\, IA\, 51041\, United States CATEGORIES:Chamber Events,Community Event,Member Events,Merchant Promotions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://orangecity.biz/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/oc-logo-DAHM-500x500-1-180x180-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Dutch American Heritage Museum":MAILTO:dutchamericanheritagemusuem@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260820T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260820T190000 DTSTAMP:20260711T134020 CREATED:20260212T161955Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T135821Z UID:45899-1787220000-1787252400@orangecity.biz SUMMARY:3rd Thursday Events DESCRIPTION:3rd Thursday events\nMerchants are open until 7pm every 3rd Thursday! \nLearn More HERE \n  URL:https://orangecity.biz/event/3rd-thursday-events/ LOCATION:Chamber Merchants CATEGORIES:Chamber Events,Community Event,Merchant Promotions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://orangecity.biz/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/3rd-Thurs_only-logo-header-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Orange CIty Chamber":MAILTO:mike@orangecity.biz END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260820T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260820T190000 DTSTAMP:20260711T134020 CREATED:20260709T133314Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T133537Z UID:46672-1787220000-1787252400@orangecity.biz SUMMARY:August 3rd Thurs Promo DESCRIPTION:Block Party 3rd Thursday!  \nCome downtown for the end of summer block party \nDetails here: Merchant Promo Group Page \nSign Up Here: \n  URL:https://orangecity.biz/event/august-3rd-thurs-promo/ CATEGORIES:Important Merchant Dates ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://orangecity.biz/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/chamber-merchant-deadline.png ORGANIZER;CN="Orange CIty Chamber":MAILTO:mike@orangecity.biz END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260912 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260913 DTSTAMP:20260711T134020 CREATED:20260212T162603Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T164055Z UID:45110-1789171200-1789257599@orangecity.biz SUMMARY:BBQ Smoke Off 2026 DESCRIPTION:Downtown Orange City Saturday\, September 12\, 2026\n\nBBQ Smoke off and sides\nBeer Garden\nGames\nCorn-hole tournament\nFootball on Big Screens – NWC College & Iowa vs Iowa State Game (Plus others!)\nCommunity Meal Free Will Donation\nFun for all ages!\n\nwww.orangecity.biz/bbq \nSmoker Teams Welcome! URL:https://orangecity.biz/event/bbq-smoke-off-2026/ LOCATION:Downtown Orange City\, 125 Central Ave NE\, Orange City\, IA\, 51041\, United States CATEGORIES:Chamber Events,Community Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://orangecity.biz/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/embers-icon-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Orange CIty Chamber":MAILTO:mike@orangecity.biz END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260917T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260917T190000 DTSTAMP:20260711T134020 CREATED:20260709T135959Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T140506Z UID:46696-1789639200-1789671600@orangecity.biz SUMMARY:3rd Thursday Events DESCRIPTION:3rd Thursday events\nMerchants are open until 7pm every 3rd Thursday! \nLearn More HERE \n  URL:https://orangecity.biz/event/3rd-thursday-events-sept/ LOCATION:Chamber Merchants CATEGORIES:Chamber Events,Community Event,Merchant Promotions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://orangecity.biz/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/3rd-Thurs_only-logo-header-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Orange CIty Chamber":MAILTO:mike@orangecity.biz END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261030T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261030T170000 DTSTAMP:20260711T134020 CREATED:20260212T074111Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T165451Z UID:45552-1793361600-1793379600@orangecity.biz SUMMARY:Downtown Trick or Treat 2026 DESCRIPTION:  \nStop downtown Orange City and visit particpating businesses during the downtown trick or treat from Noon to 5pm. \nLook for the Orange trick or treat signs! URL:https://orangecity.biz/event/downtown-trick-or-treat-2026/ LOCATION:Downtown Orange City\, 125 Central Ave NE\, Orange City\, IA\, 51041\, United States CATEGORIES:Chamber Events,Community Event,Member Events,Merchant Promotions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://orangecity.biz/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/trick-or-treat-16x9_2026.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Orange CIty Chamber":MAILTO:mike@orangecity.biz END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR