Angels Care Home Health will host a Diabetes Management Program with a free blood sugar check at the Shenandoah Senior Center on Friday, Nov. 20 at 1pm.

The Clarinda Regional Health Center has received additional doses of the H1N1 Flu vaccine from the Page County Public Health Department.  Persons who qualify and want to receive the vaccination may drop by the Clarinda Medical Associates without an appointment, Monday thru Friday, 8am to 4 pm.  Please call 712-542-8330 to find out if you qualify.

Adams County Public Health will hold a flu Vaccine Clinic at Alegent Health Clinic in Bedford on Friday, Nov. 20 from 5 until 7:30pm.

Chili Supper will be served at the Tarkio Elementary School Cafeteria prior to the High School Musical on Friday, November 20 from 5 till 7pm.  Free will donations will be accepted with proceeds to Tarkio 2010 Senior Parents. 

The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 88 will hold the 4th Annual Craft and Bake Sale on Saturday, Nov. 21st between 8 am and 2 pm at the Memorial Armory, Thomas Ave. & Sycamore in Shenandoah.   All proceeds go to support the Veterans, the Troops, the Community and youth.

The People for Paws Bake Sale will be on Saturday, Nov. 21st between 8 am and Noon at the Shenandoah Fareway.   All proceeds will be spent on the care and shelter of the pets.

The Villisca Lions Club will sponsor the Villisca Craft Show on Saturday, Nov. 21st between 9 am and 2 pm at the Villisca High School gym.  Proceeds will go to the Villisca Crisis Fund.

The Garden View Care Center in Shenandoah will have a Bake Sale and Bazaar on Saturday, Nov. 21st between 9 am and 12 pm.  Proceeds will go to the Activity Department at the center.

St. John's United Church of Christ, located one mile south of Lyman, IA on Highway 71 will host their 6th annual "Festival of Tables and Trees" on Saturday, Nov. 21st between 9 am and 3 pm at the church.  The Youth Group will also have a bake sale going on during the festival. 

The Sixth Annual Bluffs Arts Council's Festival of Trees will be on Saturday, Nov. 21st, between 10 am and 5 pm and on Sunday, Nov. 22nd between 11 am and 5 pm at the Harrah's Grand Ballroom in Council Bluffs.  For more information, please call 712-328-4992.

The Hopkins Lions Club Pancake Day will be on Saturday, Nov. 21st between 11 am and 2 pm  at the Hopkins Community Building in Hopkins, MO.

The American Legion Post #256 will have there monthly K.C. Strip Dinner on Saturday, Nov. 21st at 4:30 pm at the Legion Building in Maitland.

The Riverton Community Club will be holding their annual Fall Festival Soup Supper and Dessert Auction on Saturday, Nov. 21st between 5 and 7pm at the Riverton Gym.   All proceeds will go to the annual fireworks.

A Soup and Salad Bar, Dessert and Beverage Benefit for Jim Jobe will be on Saturday, Nov. 21st begining at 5 pm at Antique Johns in Clarinda.  There will be also be a Pie and Craft Auction at the benefit, so if you wish to donate a pie or craft item, please call Elaine at 712-542-3741 or Kay at 712-542-2354.

The Eagles #3763 of Atlantic will hold a Benefit for Teagan Kinzie on Saturday, Nov. 21st at 8 pm at the Eagles Lodge in Atlantic.  Freewill donations will be accepted.  Auction will start at 8 pm and the band " Hard Work Band" will play at 9pm.  For more information or to donate an item for the auction, please stop by the Eagle's at 307 Walnut St. in Atlantic.

Neola Volunteer Fire and Rescue Annual Pancake Breakfast will be on Sunday, Nov. 22nd between 7 am and Noon at the Fire Hall in Neola, Iowa.  Free will donations will be accepted. 

The Minden United Church of Christ will have a Pork Dinner and Auction on Sunday, Nov. 22nd between 11 am and 1 pm with the Auction at 12:30 pm at the Minden Community Hall.

The family of Florence Demott will have a 90th Birthday celebration on Sunday, Nov. 22nd at Noon at the Rock Port United Methodist Church.  If unable to attend, cards can be sent to: Florence Demott, 420 Rose Lane, Apt. 9B, Rock Port, MO  64482.

The children of Helen Sue (Henry) Williams of Hancock invite friends and family to to join them in celebrating her 80th birthday at an open house at the Oakland Community Building on Sunday, Nov. 22 from Noon till 3pm.

There will be an Open House for Louis and Janet Burkhiser's 25th Wedding Anniversary on Sunday, November 22nd between 1 and 3 pm at the Leisure Hall in Farragut.

St. Patrick's Church in Imogene will hold their Annual Turkey Shoot on Sunday, Nov. 22 with Dinner at 5 pm and  Bingo at 6 pm at the Church in Imogene.

The Riverside Church Association Thanksgiving Dinner will be held on Sunday, November 22nd, at 6 pm at the Oakland Community Building in Oakland, Iowa.   Please bring to share a vegetables, salads or desserts.  Turkey, dressing, potatoes and gravy and table service wil be provided.

The Shenandoah First Baptist Church will be hosting a Singspiration at 6 pm on Sunday, Nov. 22nd at the church.  The public is invited.  For more information, please call 712-246-1970.

Adams County Public Health will hold a flu Vaccine Clinic at Alegent Health Clinic in Corning on Monday, Nov. 23 from 9am until 6pm.

CAM High School in Anita will hold a blood drive on Monday, Nov. 23 from 9am until 1:30pm.

YMCA in Red Oak will host a blood drive on Monday, Nov. 23 from 11:30am until 5:30pm.

Blood Mobile will be at Villisca High School on Monday, Nov. 23 from noon till 6pm.

Shenandoah Tree Board is sponsoring a free workshop on pruning trees and shrubs at the K-8 School on Monday, Nov. 23, from 1till 2pm.  This is a hands-on workshop and is open to the public.  Call Shenandoah City Hall at 712-246-1213 for more information.

The Greater Maryville Chamber of Commerce Open House at Harris Dental will be on Monday, November 23rd between 4 and 6 pm in Maryville.

Clarinda American Legion Sergy Post 98 will meet on Monday, November 23rd at 7 pm at the Legion Hall in Clarinda.

Adams County Public Health will hold a flu Vaccine Clinic at Westgate Housing Community Room in Corning on Tuesday, Nov. 24 from 9 until 10am.

The Visiting Nurse Association will hold a Seasonal Flu Vaccine Clinic on Tuesday, November 24th between 9 am and Noon at the Walnut American Legion Hall in Walnut, Iowa.  Cost is $25 - Flu Shot, $20 - Flu Mist.  For more information, please call 712-784-3443.

The Fremont County H1N1 Clinic will be on November 24th between 2 and 5 pm at the Southwest Iowa Home Health in Sidney.  Please call 712-374-2685 for an appointment.

Red Cross Loess Hills Chapter in Council Bluffs invites donors to give blood at their office on Monday, Nov. 23 from 12:30 till 6:30pm or on Tuesday, Nov. 24 from 11am until 5pm.

The Bricker Senior Center in Shenandoah will have Bridge on Tuesday, Nov. 24th at 6:30 pm.  Registration will be at 6 pm.

Friends and relatives of Wayne and Dorothy Butt are invited to join them in celebrating their 60th Anniversary on Thursday, Nov. 26  by sending them cards at 107 S. Center, Apt. 406, Shenandoah, IA 51601.

The 17th Annual Community "Thanks-Living Dinner", a free traditional Thanksgiving meal,will be on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 26th at the Shenandoah Elks Lodge.  Serving will be between 11 am and 12:30 pm.  If unable to attend and would like a meal delivered, please call First Presbyterian Church at 712-246-3592 up to Thanksgiving Day.  On Thanksgiving Day call the Shenandoah Elks Lodge at 246-5110.

Southwest Iowa Families will hold Stork's Nest Classes on Wednesday, Nov. 25th at 12:00pm and 6:00pm at the Southwest Iowa Families office in Clarinda.

The Advent Christian Church in Villisca will have a Free Thanksgiving Dinner on Thursday, Nov. 26th at 11:30 am at the Villisca Community Center.  Free will donations will be accepted, but is not necessary and everyone is welcome.

The Nodaway Lodge #140 (Masons) will be giving away free hot dogs and hot chocolate on Friday, Nov. 27th at 5 pm in front of the Glenn Miller Society Office in Clarinda.

A Card Shower has been planned for Doris Reed's 98th Birthday on Nov. 27th.  Cards may be sent to:  Doris Reed, 1120 Azul Way, Boulder City, NV,  89005.

The Page County Red Cross Soup, Chili and Sloppy Joes Dinner will be on Friday, Nov. 27th  between 5 and 9 pm at Antique John's in Clarinda.  All money raised will go to the Page County Red Cross Disasters.  Free will donations will be accepted.

The Clarinda Lighted Christmas Parade will be on Friday, Nov. 27th at 6 pm on the Downtown Square in Clarinda.  For more information, please call 712-542-2166.

Red Cross Loess Hills Chapter in Council Bluffs will hold a blood drive on Saturday, Nov. 28 from 7 till 11am.

Donors may give blood at UMBA Hall in Underwood on Saturday, Nov. 28 from 7:30am until 12:30pm.

A Christmas Celebration at the Ferrel House Museum in Randolph will be on Saturday, Nov. 28th between 1 and 4 pm.

Please join us for an Open House to celebrate Nita Taggart's 80 birthday at the College Springs Community Center on Saturday, Nov 28 from 2 - 4pm.  No gifts, please. 

The "Night the Lights Come On" will be on Nov. 28th at 5:30 pm in Downtown Shenandoah.  The High School Quartet "Tru Sounds" will sing , the Fire Department Soup and Pie Supper will be at the Safety Center between 5 and 7pm, and the Historical Society "Hanging of the Greens" at 6 pm in the Delmonico Room and of course Santa.  For more information, please call the chamber at 712-246-3455.

The Bedford's Holiday Magic Mystery Home Tour will be on Sunday, November, 29th between 2 and 5 pm in Bedford.  Tickets on sale at the Bedford Flower Shop.  Refreshments will be served at the end of the tour.

Clarinda Regional Health Center has received additional doses of the H1N1 Flu vaccine from the Page County Public Health Department.  Persons who qualify and want to receive the vaccination may drop by the Clarinda Medical Associates without an appointment, Monday thru Friday, 8am to 4 pm.  Please call 712-542-8330 to find out if you qualify.

Shenandoah Antique Study will meet at the Shen. Historical Museum on Monday, November 30 at 2:00 PM

West Central Community Action will be taking Low-Income Home Energy Assistance applications on a first-come/first-served basis at the Workforce Development Center in Clarinda on Thursday, Dec. 3rd between 9 am and 3 pm or you may apply Monday thru Friday from 9am to 3 pm at the West Central Community Action office in Shenandoah.  For more information, please call WCCA at 712-246-2585.

The Girl Scout Troop #8363 and the Craig FFA will sponsor the Craig Community Blood Drive on Tuesday, Dec. 1st between 3 and 7 pm at the Church of the Nazarene Fellowship Hall in Craig, MO.  For more information or to make an appointment, please call 660-683-5474.

The 30th Anniversary Celebration at the Shenandoah Medical Center will be on Tuesday, December 1st between 4 and 6 pm at the Shenandoah Medical Center Main Lobby.  Refreshments will be served.

The Citizen's Bank and Trust will sponsor a Blood Drive on Wednesday, Dec. 2, between 3 and 7pm at the Legion Hall in Burlington Junction.  For more information or to make an appointment, please call 660-725-3333.

The "Christmas Tree Festival" will be on Thursday, Dec. 3rd between 5 and 8pm and Sunday, Dec. 6th between 1 and 5pm at the Nodaway Valley Historical Museum in Clarinda.

The Country-Western Music Jam and Dance will be on Thursday, Dec. 3rd between 6 and 9 pm at the Villisca Community Center.  For more information, please call 712-621-8026.

The Montgomery County Family YMCA in Red Oak will be open between 8 am and 4:30 pm on Saturday beginning Dec. 5th.   The YMCA Babysitting Room will be open on Saturdays between 8:30 am and 10:30 am.  For more information, please call 712-623-2161.

Clarinda Chamber of Commerce will host a holiday thank you for community volunteers and chamber supporters on Friday, Dec. 4 from 2 till 4pm.

The Mills County Historical Society Mills County Museum located at Glenwood Lake Park in Glenwood will hold the Golden Memories Parade of Trees on Friday, Dec. 4th and 11th between 5 and 8pm, Saturday, Dec. 5th and 12th between 10 am and 6pm and on Sunday, Dec. 6th at 13th between 1 and 5 pm at the park in Glenwood.   Free will donations will be accepted.   For more information, please call 712-520-3656.

The Senior Citizens of Holt County Mound City Nutrition site will hold a Craft Show on Saturday, Dec. 5th between 8:30 am and 1:30 pm at the Senior Citizens Nutrition Site in Mound City.

The Malvern United Methodist Church 8th Annual Holiday Cookie Walk, Candy and Bake Sale will be Saturday, Dec. 5th between 8:30 am and 12 pm at the Malvern Rescue, Malvern, Iowa.   Proceeds will go to the Malvern United Methodist Church.

Breakfast with Mrs. Claus will be on Saturday, Dec. 5th between 9:30 and 11 am at the Delmonico Room , Historical building in Shenandoah.  Call for reservations by Dec. 3rd at 712-246-3455, space is limited to 100 kids.

The Grant City Community Betterment and Grant City Skating Rink will host a Holiday Bazaar on Saturday, Dec. 5th at the Grant City Skating Rink.  Activities include Pancake Breakfast at 7 am, Craft Show between 10 am and 4 pm, Santa between 3 and 5 pm, Holiday Homes Tours between 1 and 5 pm, Soup Supper between 5 and 7 pm and skating for everyone between 6 and 10 pm.

Chicken Sandwiches,Hot Dogs, Chips and Desserts will be served at the Tarkio Presbyterian Church on Saturday, Dec. 5 from 11:30 to 1:00.  Meals are open to all individuals and served at no charge.  Meal delivery available by calling 660-736-5872.

Pet Lovers can have their pets photographed with Santa at Loess Hills Humane Society in Pacific Junction on Saturday, Dec. 5 between 1 and  4pm.  Please call 712-527-0753 for further information.  Pet owners can also obtain Mills County 2010 dog licensing, vaccinations and microchipping.

An Open House for Coach Walt Stanton 80th Birthday will be on Dec. 5th between 1 and 4 pm at the Amity Hall in College Springs.   Greetings may be sent to: Walt Stanton, 805 Iowa Avenue, College Springs, IA  51637.

Council Bluffs Historic Preservation Alliance will showcase five homes in two historic neighborhoods on Sunday, December 6 between 2 and 6pm on the "Historic Homes for the Holidays" tour.  For more information contact Jill at  jillstruyk@cox.net. 

The 2009 Advent Recital to celebrate the Christmas Season will be on Sunday, Dec. 6th at 6:30 pm at the St. Mary's Catholic Church in Nebraska City, NE.  The Advent Recital will feature Nebraska City church choirs, musical groups and Barbershop choruses.  Refreshments will follow.  A free will offering will be accepted to benefit the local Ministerial Association.

I2E meeting will be held at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) Kimmel Education and Research Center in Nebraska City on Tuesday, Dec. 8th at 5:30 pm.  Presentation will begin shortly after 6 pm.

The Fairfax Community Blood Drive will be on Wednesday, Dec. 9th between 2 and 7 pm at the Fairfax School Cafeteria.  For more information or to make an appointment, please call 660-686-2431.

Clarinda Chamber invites everyone to a recipe walk to local businesses for holiday treats and samples on Thursday, Dec. 10 from 4:30 -7 p.m. Pick up a recipe card from each for your own collection.  Walk begins at the Chamber.

The Country-Western Music Jam and Dance will be on Thursday, Dec. 17th between 6 and 9 pm at the Villisca Community Center.  For more information, please call 712-621-8026.

The Shenandoah Area Christmas Bird Count will be on Saturday, Dec. 19th.  Participants will meet at the Shenandoah McDonald's at 7:30 am to break into birding groups.  Compilation will be held at the Godfather's Pizza in Shenandoah.  For more information, please call 712-246-5940.

The Maitland-Graham American Legion Post #256 will have a K.C. Strip Dinner on Saturday, Dec. 19th at 4:30 pm at the Legion Building in Maitland.

Leland Crecelius will read the book "Polar Express" at the Sidney Public Library Community Room on Monday, December 21 at 6:30pm.  Santa will be present to visit with the children. Treats will be served.