Community Calendar
Thursday, May 15, 2008

Event:  A Plant Sale will be held at the Clarinda Lutheran School on Friday, May 16 from 10am until 4pm.  All proceeds will go to the school.
Location:  Clarinda
Date:  5/16/2008
Time 10:00:00 AM

Event:  Bedford United Methodist Missions Committee will sponsor a cookout to at the Bedford HyVee on Friday and Saturday, May 16th and 17th from 11am till 1pm.  All proceeds from this fundraiser will go to feed the hungry.
Location:  Bedford
Date:  5/16/2008
Time 11:00:00 AM

Event:  Grand Marshal Nominations for the 2008 Essex Labor Day Parade must be submitted by May 31st to Dana Wenstrand.  For more information, please call 712-586-4541.
Location:  Essex
Date:  5/16/2008
Time 5:00:00 PM

Event:  The Shenandoah American Legion Auxiliary volunteers will be out and about selling poppys for the Shenandoah Poppy Days, Friday, May 16th and Sat., May 17th.
Location:  Shenandoah
Date:  5/16/2008
Time 5:00:00 PM

Event:  Enjoy a Wisconsin Style Fish Boil on Friday, May 16th between 5:00 and 7:00pm at Trinity Lutheran Church in Shenandoah.  Free will donations will be accepted.  Proceeds go to benefit the Orphan Grain Train.
Location:  Shenandoah
Date:  5/16/2008
Time 5:00:00 PM

Event:  Clarinda Lutheran School will present their Spring Musical , "Are We There Yet?" on Friday, May 16 with performances at 1:30 and 7pm. 
Location:  Clarinda
Date:  5/16/2008
Time 7:00:00 PM

Event:  Burlington Junction will hold a City-Wide Garage Sale, Saturday, May 17th starting at 7:00am.
Location:  Burlington Jct.
Date:  5/17/2008
Time 7:00:00 AM

Event:  The 4th annual Bedford in Bloom will be Sat., May 17th starting the day with a Pancake Breakfast and Citywide Garage Sales. There are other events scheduled through out the day including a Butterfly Release, Live Band on Main Street and a Street Dance that night.
Location:  Bedford
Date:  5/17/2008
Time 8:00:00 AM

Event:  Santa's Village Summer Camp Registration and Pancake Breakfast/Picnic Lunch will be Saturday and Sunday, May 17th and 18th located in the old Riverside School building on the west side of Macedonia, Iowa.  Breakfast will be served between 8:00am and Noon and Lunch will be served between Noon and 5:00pm.  Free will donations will be accepted.  For more information, please call 712-486-2599.
Location:  Macedonia
Date:  5/17/2008
Time 8:00:00 AM

Event:  The Bedford Area Development Center will be hosting th 14th Annual Red Brick Run on Saturday, May 17 starting at 9:00am.  For more information, please call 712-523-2655 or 712-523-2656.
Location:  Bedford
Date:  5/17/2008
Time 9:00:00 AM

Event:  Maitland-Graham American Legion Post #256 will hold its monthly K.C. Strip Dinner on Sat. May 17th at 4:30pm at the Legion Building in Maitland.
Location:  Maitland
Date:  5/17/2008
Time 4:30:00 PM

Event: 

"Simple Grace", The Jim Hitch Family from Martell, NE will present a cencert at the First Christian Church in Glenwood on Sunday, May 18 at 10:15am.  Everyone is welcome to attend.

Location:  Glenwood
Date:  5/18/2008
Time 10:15:00 AM

Event: 

Shenandoah American Legion will hold a 4th of July Fundraiser of Emmy's Fried Chicken and more at the American Legion Country Club on Sunday, May 18 from 11am till 2pm.

Location:  Shenandoah
Date:  5/18/2008
Time 11:00:00 AM

Event:  Benefit Fish Fry for Tony and Phyllis McKenney will be Sunday, May 18th between 11:00am and 2:00pm at the Memorial Building in Rock Port, Mo.  Free will donations will be accepted for Phyllis McKenney's ongoing medical expenses.
Location:  Rock Port
Date:  5/18/2008
Time 11:00:00 AM

Event:  A Blood Drive will be held at the Bedford American Legion on Monday, May 19 from 11am till 5pm.  For appointments call Julie at 712-585-3646 or Connie at 712-537-2261.
Location:  Bedford
Date:  5/19/2008
Time 11:00:00 AM

Event:  Stork's Nest Class will be held in Sidney at the Church of Christ on Monday, May 19 from 12 till 1pm.
Location:  Sidney
Date:  5/19/2008
Time 12:00:00 PM

Event:  Shenandoah Antique Study Club will hold an Open House at Marian Walker's in Shenandoah on Monday, May 19 from 2 to 4pm.
Location:  Shenandoah
Date:  5/19/2008
Time 2:00:00 PM

Event:  The Corner Counties Empowerment Area Board will hold their monthly meeting on Monday, May 19th at 5:00pm at the Congregational Church in Shenandoah.  For more information, please call 712-542-3123.
Location:  Shenandoah
Date:  5/19/2008
Time 5:00:00 PM

Event:  Clarinda Sergy Post 98 will meet on Monday, May 19th at 7:00pm to finalize plans for the Memorial Day Services at the Legion Hall in Clarinda.
Location:  Clarinda
Date:  5/19/2008
Time 7:00:00 PM

Event:  The Performing Arts and Education Association of Southwest Iowa will present the students of the Rebecca Kia Vanderholm Strings Unlimited on Monday, May 19th at 7:00pm at the Faith Community Church in Red Oak.
Location:  Red Oak
Date:  5/19/2008
Time 7:00:00 PM

Event:  Shenandoah Public Library will be closed Monday, May 19 through Saturday, May 26 due to installation of new carpeting.  Plans for reopening are tentatively set for Tuesday, May 27.  Any items due during the week of May 19 will be fine free and the drop box will be available for book drop-off.  Check the Library sign or visit libraryq@heartland.net for updates.
Location:  Shenandoah
Date:  5/20/2008
Time 10:00:00 AM

Event:  Stork's Nest Class will be held in Shenandoah at the Rose Garden on Tuesday, May 20 from 12 till 1pm.
Location:  Shenandoah
Date:  5/20/2008
Time 12:00:00 PM

Event:  West Tarkio Lake Committee Meeting will be held at the SCIA Office in Shenandoah on Tues., May 20 at 5:30pm.
Location:  Shenandoah
Date:  5/20/2008
Time 5:30:00 PM

Event:  Shenandoah Area Quilters will gather at Godfather's Pizza in the party room on Tuesday, May 20th at 6:00pm.
Location:  Shenandoah
Date:  5/20/2008
Time 6:00:00 PM

Event:  The American Legion Auxiliary monthly meeting will be Tuesday, May 20th, at 6:30pm at the American Legion Country Club in Shenandoah.
Location:  Shenandoah
Date:  5/20/2008
Time 6:30:00 PM

Event:  Montgomery County Family YMCA in Red Oak is offering the next session of "Let's Dance Tonight" classes beginning on Thurs., May 22 and continuing through Thurs., June 19 from 7 till 8pm.  Only ten couples in the class.  For more information contact Nick at execdir@mcymca.com or 712-623-2161.
Location:  Red Oak
Date:  5/20/2008
Time 7:00:00 PM

Event:  Avoca Rotary Club has decorated chairs, stools, benches & desks as a fundrasier for the Rotary Foundation which may be bid on by Silent Auction between Thurs., May 15 until Friday, July 4.  See the chairs at area businesses and place your bid on your favorite by the 4th.  All the chairs will be on display at City Park in Avoca on Friday, July 4.
Location:  Avoca
Date:  5/21/2008
Time 12:00:00 PM

Event: 

Annual Van Fosson Golf Outing will be Thursday, May 22, at 1:00pm at the Clarinda Country Club.  Money raised supports the American Cancer Society and the Van Fosson Relay for Life Team.   For more information, please call 712-542-6000 or 660-725-4710.

Location:  Clarinda
Date:  5/21/2008
Time 1:00:00 PM

Event:  The Lied Public Library in Clarinda will be offering free computer classes on Wed., May 21st at 4:00pm.  For registration or any questions, please call 712-542-2416.
Location:  Clarinda
Date:  5/21/2008
Time 4:00:00 PM

Event:  American Legion Auxiliary Volunteers will be selling poppies in Essex on Wednesday, May 21 at 4:30.  Look for them around town.
Location:  Essex
Date:  5/21/2008
Time 4:30:00 PM

Event:  Atlantic will hold their First Annual Ride of Silence Bike Ride beginning in the back parking lot of the Nishna Valley YMCA on Wednesday, May 21 at 7pm with sign-up at 6:30pm.  This 6.7 mile ride will honor riders who have been injured or killed while biking.  For more information visit jay.a.miller@mchsi.com or call 712-243-5678.
Location:  Atlantic
Date:  5/21/2008
Time 6:30:00 PM

Event:  Stork's Nest Class will be held at the Turnbull Center in Shenandoah on Thursday, May 22 from 6 till 7pm.
Location:  Shenandoah
Date:  5/22/2008
Time 6:00:00 PM

Event:  Clarinda Regional Health Center will be holding a Jewelry Fair on Friday, May 23rd, between 7:00am and 6:00pm in Conference Rooms A and B.
Location:  Clarinda
Date:  5/23/2008
Time 7:00:00 AM

Event:  Mills County Public Health will hold Immunization and Blood Pressure Clinics at their office in Glenwood on Friday, May 23 from 8:30 till 11am.
Location:  101 Central St., Suite B11, Glenwood
Date:  5/23/2008
Time 8:30:00 AM

Event: 

The 41st Braddyville High School Reunion will be held on Friday, May 23, at the Braddy Hall on East Main Street in Braddyville.  Registration starts at 4:30pm with a meal at 6:30pm.  For more information, please call 712-589-3682.

Location:  Braddyville
Date:  5/23/2008
Time 4:30:00 PM

Event: 

The Atlantic Maid-Rite Sandwich Shoppe will present "Flashback" who will perform Friday, May 23rd between 6:00 and 10:00pm on the lawn at the Atlantic Maid-Rite.

Location:  Atlantic
Date:  5/23/2008
Time 6:00:00 PM

Event:  The Lied Center's Relay For Life Car Wash will be held on Saturday, May 24th between 9:00am and 1:00pm at the Lied Center in Clarinda.
Location:  Clarinda
Date:  5/24/2008
Time 9:00:00 AM

Event:  The Civil War Veteran's Museum will be open to the public Sat., Sun., and Mon., May 24th, 25th, and 26th between noon and 4:00pm, across from the Public Library, in Nebraska City.  For more information or tours, please call 402-873-7079 or 402-209-0551.
Location:  Nebraska City
Date:  5/24/2008
Time 12:00:00 PM

Event:  In Honor of Betty Black's 80th Birthday an Open House is planned at the Trinity Presbyterian Church in Clarinda, Sunday, May 25th between 2:00 and 4:00pm.  Cards can be sent to: Betty Black, 209 West Chestnut, Apt. 4, Clarinda, Iowa, 51632.
Location:  Clarinda
Date:  5/24/2008
Time 2:00:00 PM

Event:  Lewis Alumni Banquet will be May 24th at 6:00pm at the Lewis Community Center.  Reservations are required and can be made at the Lewis Public Library.
Location:  Lewis
Date:  5/24/2008
Time 6:00:00 PM

Event:  Tabor Historical Society will have Memorial Weekend Lunches at the Todd House on Sunday, May 25th and Monday, May 26th between 11:30am and 1:00pm.  Proceeds will be used for ongoing projects of the Tabor Historical Society.
Location:  Tabor
Date:  5/25/2008
Time 11:30:00 AM

Event:  Memorial Day Service will be held at the North Grove Cemetery in Hasting, IA on Sunday, May 25 at 2pm.
Location:  North Grove Cemetery, Hasting
Date:  5/25/2008
Time 2:00:00 PM

Event:  Adams County Emergency Medical Services Association is hosting a Smoked Pork BBQ on Sunday, May 25th between 3:00 and 7:00pm at the Central Park in Corning.  Free will donations will be accepted.
Location:  Corning
Date:  5/25/2008
Time 3:00:00 PM

Event:  Cowboy Church will meet at Braddy Park in Braddyville on Sunday, May 25th at 7:00pm.  Braddy Hall opens at 5:30pm with food and refreshments.
Location:  Braddyville
Date:  5/25/2008
Time 7:00:00 PM

Event: 

Clearfield Legion Members will hold the Memorial Day Program at the Clearfield Lions Building on Monday, May 26 at 9am.  A ceremony will be held at the grave of the last deceased veteran in the Clearfield Cemetery, if weather permits. 

Volunteers are invited to assist Legion Members in decorating graves and placing flags on the Avenue of the Clearfield Cemetery.  Any volunteers may meet at the Lions Building on Saturday, May 24 at 7:30am or at the cemetery at 8am.

Location:  Clearfield
Date:  5/26/2008
Time 9:00:00 AM

Event:  Sidney American Legion and Auxiliary will hold a Memorial Day Program, Monday, May 26th at 10:00am at the Sidney Cemetery and a Smorgasbord between 11:00am and 1:30pm at the Sidney Legion Club.
Location:  Sidney
Date:  5/26/2008
Time 10:00:00 AM

Event:  The annual meeting of the LaMar Cemetery Board will be held on the grounds in Elmo, MO on Monday, May 26 at 10am.  Donations may be mailed to Monica Wood, 17408 State Hwy. D, Elmo, MO 64445
Location:  Elmo, MO
Date:  5/26/2008
Time 10:00:00 AM

Event:  The Grant United Methodist Church will hold its annual Memorial Day Dinner Monday, May 26th between 11:30am to 1:00pm.  Free will donations will be accepted.
Location:  Grant
Date:  5/26/2008
Time 11:30:00 AM

Event:  A Country-Bluegrass Jam Session will be held on May 26th between 1:00 and 4:00pm in the Grant City Park in Grant.  For more information, please call 712-767-2741.
Location:  Grant
Date:  5/26/2008
Time 1:00:00 PM

Event:  The Corning Bloodmobile will be at the Corning Community Center on May 28, between 11:00am and 5:00pm.  For more information or to make an appointment, please call 712-322-4551.  Walk-ins are welcome. 
Location:  Corning
Date:  5/28/2008
Time 11:00:00 AM

Event:  Looking to start a non-profit singles smoking and alcohol free dance in the Shenandoah area.  Anyone between ages 20 and 90 wanting more information or to volunteer or help organize a once a month event may call 712-246-1207 or e-mail sciofiowa@hotmail.com.
Location:  Shenandoah
Date:  5/28/2008
Time 3:00:00 PM

Event:  "Shirley's Night" Dinner/Breakfast Buffet at Shirley's Home Cafe in Emerson will be Wed., May 28th between 5:00 and 7:30pm.  Proceeds will be donated to the 2009 East Mills High School Post Prom.
Location:  Emerson
Date:  5/28/2008
Time 5:00:00 PM

Event:  Graduating Seniors from Shenandoah, Essex and Farragut are invited to apply for George Jay Memorial Trust low interest rate student loans.   Loan applications may be picked up at the Jay Memorial Trust Office in downtown Shenandoah or from the school guidance counselor.  Applications must be submitted by Saturday, May 31.  For more information, call 712-246-3399.
Location:  Shenandoah
Date:  5/29/2008
Time 5:30:00 PM

Event: 

Two Stork's Nest Classes will be held in Clarinda on Thursday, May 29, at Hillside Missionary Church from 12 till 1pm and at Southwest Iowa Family Office from 6 till 7pm.

Location:  Clarinda
Date:  5/29/2008
Time 6:00:00 PM

Event:  Iowa Cattlemen Association and Bank Iowa & Fareway Employees will join together for a Relay for Life B-B-Q Fundraiser at the Shenandoah Fareway Parking Lot & Bank Iowa Drive-In on Saturday, May 31 from 11am till 2pm.
Location:  Shenandoah
Date:  5/31/2008
Time 11:00:00 AM

Event:  Rib Eye Fry for the Persia 125th Celebration Fundraiser will be held at PIC Hall in Persia on Saturday, May 31 from 5 till 9pm
Location:  Persia
Date:  5/31/2008
Time 5:00:00 PM

Event:  Relay For Life Fundraiser Wine Tasting will be Sunday, June 1st between 2:00 and 5:00pm at the Sugar Clay Winery, 1446 240th Ave., Thurman.  Enjoy an afternoon of music and wine while sharing memories of Kollen and Susie.
Location:  Thurman
Date:  6/1/2008
Time 2:00:00 PM

Event:  "Feedsacks" a trunk show/lecture will be presented on Sunday, June 1st at 2:00pm, at the Nodaway Valley Museum in Clarinda.
Location:  Clarinda
Date:  6/1/2008
Time 2:00:00 PM

Event:  American Red Cross Bloodmobile will be at the Red Oak YMCA on Monday, June 2nd between 11:30am and 5:30pm.  For more information, please call 712-623-4505.
Location:  Red Oak
Date:  6/2/2008
Time 11:30:00 AM

Event:  St. John Lutheran Church in Clarinda invites children ages 3 through 8th grade to their Vacation Bible School beginning Monday, June 2 through Thurs., June 5 from 6 till 8pm.  Call Stephanie at 712-542-2584 to register.
Location:  Clarinda
Date:  6/2/2008
Time 6:00:00 PM

Event:  Westboro Lions Club Rummage Sale will be Saturday, June 7th between 8:00am and 2:00pm at the Westboro Fire Station.  Donations of items will be accepted at the Fire Station, Friday, June 6th between 1:00pm and 6:00pm.  Proceeds will support local projects.
Location:  Westboro
Date:  6/7/2008
Time 8:00:00 AM

Event: 

Persia Garden Tractor Pull will be Saturday, June 7th at 4:00pm at the Persia Ball Park.  Proceeds go to the Persia Fire Department.  For more information, please call 402-290-1426.

 

Location:  Persia
Date:  6/7/2008
Time 4:00:00 PM

Event:  Back To The Lake Car Show, at the Lake of Three Fires in Bedford, will be held on Sunday, June 8th, with Church Services at 10:30am.  Check in time is 11:30 am to 1:30pm for car show.  Proceeds goes toward the Car Show Fundraiser.  For more information, please call 712-523-2408. 
Location:  Bedford
Date:  6/8/2008
Time 10:30:00 AM

Event:  St. John Lutheran Church in Mineola will have a Special Worship Service on Sunday, June 8th at 10:30 am, honoring former pastors and church members as they celebrate their church's 125th Anniversary.  For more information, please call 712-526-2268.
Location:  Mineola
Date:  6/8/2008
Time 10:30:00 AM

Event:  The Abrielle Neff Foundation will host its first annual Celebration of Children on Sunday, June 8th between 12:30 and 5:30 pm at Northwest Missouri State University Amphitheater in Maryville. 
Location:  Maryville
Date:  6/8/2008
Time 12:30:00 PM

Event:  Mineola Community Wide Garage Sales and Fundraiser Bake Sale will be Sat., June 14th between 8:00am and Noon.  Maps and the Bake Sale will be at the community center.
Location:  Mineola
Date:  6/14/2008
Time 8:00:00 AM

Event:  Mills County Historical Society will hold the Star Spangled Songs and Sundaes on Saturday, June 14th between 1:00 and 4:00 pm at the Mills County Museum, Glenwood Lake Park.  For more information, please call 712-520-3656.
Location:  Glenwood
Date:  6/14/2008
Time 1:00:00 PM

Event: 

Clarinda Regional Health Center will be hosting a Senior Sunday Meal on June, 15 at 12:00pm in the conference rooms.  Cost is $4.25 and reservations are required because of limited space.  For more information or to make reservations, please call 712-542-5879.

Location:  Clarinda
Date:  6/15/2008
Time 12:00:00 PM

Event:  Maitland-Graham American Legion Post #256 will hold its monthly K.C. Strip Dinner on Sat. June 21st at 4:30pm at the Legion Building in Maitland.
Location:  Maitland
Date:  6/21/2008
Time 4:30:00 PM

Event:  Mid States Mounted Search & Rescue Meeting will be held at Essex Community Building on Sunday, June 22 at 7pm.  May meeting has been cancelled due to graduation scheduling conflicts.  For more information call Mick at 712-769-2396.
Location:  Essex
Date:  6/22/2008
Time 7:00:00 PM

Event:  The Clarinda Economic Development Corporation's 7th Annual Business Appreciation Golf Outing will be Thursday, July 24th at the Clarinda Country Club.  Registration will be 11:00 to 11:30am, Lunch at 11:30am and Shotgun Start at 12:30pm.  Entry forms must be received no later than July 1st.  For more information or to get entry forms, please call 712-542-2160.
Location:  Clarinda
Date:  6/24/2008
Time 11:00:00 AM

Event:  Avoca Rotary Club has decorated chairs which will be up for silent Auction between Thurs., May 15 until Friday, July 4.  See the chairs at area businesses and place your bid on your favorite by the 4th.
Location:  Avoca
Date:  6/25/2008
Time 12:00:00 PM

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