Our first mixer of 2012 is tonight at 5:30, and will be hosted by Paisano's Pizzeria. Come and meet your neighbors and community businesses! All are welcome, you don't need a current IBCA membership to come.

We will also be announcing our new Board President and Officers at tonight's mixer.

There are still a handful of months open for those businesses who would like to host an IBCA mixer in 2012. If you are interested in hosting or contributing a raffle prize, please contact IBCA via phone (at the number listed above), or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

The Ione Christmas Parade was a HUGE success this year! With nearly as many people in the parade as were watching it, a fantastic time was had by all! We were able to award 3 grants during the parade; $400 to the Argonaut Mustangs, $300 to the Fiddler's Group, and $1500 to the Ione Picnic Association. By the way - in case you want to start getting ready now, the theme for  Ione's 2012 Homecoming is "There's no place like Home(coming)...", so get your ruby slippers ready!

2011 Christmas Parade photos can be viewed online here.
Do you have photos of this year's parade that you'd like to share with us? Email them to: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Thanks to all for supporting IBCA and the community of Ione!
May your season be Merry and BRIGHT!