Barnstormers Announce John’s Christmas Extravaganza
November 1, 2022 – Indoor Football League (IFL) – Iowa Barnstormers News Release
DES MOINES – The Iowa Barnstormers are proud to announce the 2023 John’s Christmas Extravaganza event, General Manager Juli Pettit announced today.
The Iowa Barnstormers are proud to continue John’s Christmas Extravaganza, hosting their second annual holiday event in honor of former Vice President and Chief Operating Officer John Pettit. The Iowa Barnstormers will once again host a Gift Drive in partnership with Children and Families of Iowa. The Extravaganza will also include holiday specials in November and December along with the team’s 12 Days of Giveaways leading up to Christmas.
Upon the launch of John’s Christmas Extravaganza last year, General Manger Juli Pettit stated “Anyone who knew my dad knows that Christmas was his absolute favorite holiday. He loved everything about the holiday season, especially being able to give back to others. The holiday season can be difficult for many, so it is important to me that our organization keep his giving spirit alive. I am excited to start this event in his name and I already look forward to being able to make it bigger and better next year.”
The Iowa Barnstormers have once again partnered with Children & Families of Iowa in their second Annual Gift Drive, kicking off the Extravaganza. The Barnstormers will be collecting gifts to donate to The Foundation for Children & Families of Iowa’s Holiday Shop.
The Foundation for Children & Families of Iowa Holiday Shop allows clients to choose gifts for their kids and family, get cleaning supplies and household items, and replenish their pantry with nonperishable food to help alleviate some of their struggles during the holiday season. The Holiday Shop also features a wrapping station for families to be able to wrap their gifts on site.
The Iowa Barnstormers are inviting fans to join them in John’s Christmas Extravaganza. Fans are encouraged to donate items to the Barnstormers front office Monday-Thursday between 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. or mail items to the front office located at 730 3rd Street Des Moines, IA 50309.
Fans can also bring donations to the Iowa Barnstormers Open Tryout event on Saturday, November 12 at Wells Fargo Arena where the Barnstormers will also be hosting a Garage Sale and Pick-Your-Seat Event. Doors will open to the public at 11:00AM.
Individuals who would like to participate in the Gift Drive but are unable to drop off items are welcome to shop the Iowa Barnstormers Amazon Wish List. All items purchased from the Wish List will be donated to the Holiday Shop.
Gift Drive Gift Guide:
Toddler Developmental or Sensory Toys
School Age Gifts
Teen Gifts
Adult Gifts
Personal Care Items
Gift Cards
Gas
Grocery
Restaurants
The John’s Christmas Extravaganza Gift Drive will kick off immediately and run through Monday, November 28.
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