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The public is invited, free of charge, to ?Road to Bethlehem,? a live outdoor nativity play complete with animals ? including camels ? at First Baptist Church in FarmingtonShepherd-guided tours are provided 6-8 p.m., Dec. 14 -15.Tour groups will start every 10-15 minutes and tours last about 10-15 minutes .Indoor activities include a nursery, crafts for kids, Christmas piano music and a family souvenir ...

Packwood Christian Church is hosting a free Christmas dinner from noon to 1 p.m. Christmas Day.The dinner is open to everyone.Reservations to plan amounts of food are appreciated, call one of the following to make a reservation: Frosty 319-695-8009 or John 451-0167 or 319-695-8209.

Living Hope Bible Church in Eldon is hosting an open house 1-6 p.m. Saturday with a progressive tour depicting the birth of Christ with a live manger scene complete with camels and donkeys in the church parking lot.Finger foods and drinks will be available in the church dining hall.Everyone is invited, the church is handicap accessible.

OTTUMWA ? The music of the holiday season will be celebrated as Indian Hills Community College?s Department of Performing and Visual Arts presents its annual Holiday Concert Dec. 13.The public is invited to this free performance that will begin at 7:30 p.m. in St. John Auditorium on the Ottumwa campus.The Indian Hills Staff Choir, Concert Choir and Chamber Singers, directed by Laura Wiebe; Bridge City Explosion,...

Rough Riders 4-H Club is planning a Carnival Kids Day for kindergartners through third-graders from 1-5 p.m. Dec. 15 at Word of Life Lutheran Church gym.Organizers say the carnival is a time for the younger children to have fun decorating cookies, playing games, dancing, making gifts and more. Special visitors from the North Pole will be at the carnival, and treats will be provided.Registration is limited to ...

The Fairfield High School members of Future Business Leaders of America will hold a fundraising Pasta Night from 5-7:30 p.m. Friday in the FHS Commons.FBLA members will be offering different varieties of pastas, including spaghetti, along with breadsticks and dessert, to community members for a free-will donation during the boys/girls JV and varisty doubleheader basketball games.The FBLA members are fundraising ...

SunnyBrook Assisted Living will host a Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center blood drive from noon to 4 p.m. Wednesday.Donors who last gave blood on or before Oct. 17 are eligible to donate. Walk-in donors are welcome, but for appointments, call 800-452-1097.According to blood center personnel, blood donation is a safe, simple procedure that takes about an hour to complete.Donors must be at least 16 years ...

DES MOINES ? The Pacific Battleship Center, an organization responsible for maintaining the California-based USS Iowa Battleship, is reaching out to veterans across the state who have served on the now decommissioned battleship and is planning a special event to be held on the same weekend as the Iowa All-Academy Ball.Jeff Lamberti, a former Iowa legislator and fundraiser for the USS Iowa, is leading the ...

William R. Boughner, FairfieldHe came and brought the Father LoveHe paid the price to share itHe left behind the streets of goldHe came as God?s Love offeringHe paid for our eternal LifeHe left no stone unturnedHe came and broke Satan?s curseHe paid the debt we owedHe left to us the Words of LifeHe came into our hearts to liveHe paid hommage to the FatherHe left us with His total peaceHe gives unto ...

Faith Methodist hosts soup supperLIBERTYVILLE ? Following the 5:30 p.m. Saturday lighting of Libertyville?s Christmas tree in City Park, Faith United Methodist Church will host a potluck soup supper, children?s movie, visits with Santa and decking of the church.A Hanging of the Greens service will take place during the 8:15 a.m. worship Sunday. Stockport church activities setSTOCKPORT ? The Stockport United ...

John David Olson and Lucy Jane Wilson were married Saturday, Sept. 29, 2012, at DeSoto Lutheran Church in DeSoto, Wis., with the Rev. Doug Andersen officiating the wedding.The wedding party included Anna Wilson, sister of the bride, and Allison Olson, daughter of the groom.Following the ceremony, a reception was held in La Crosse, Wis.The bride is the daughter of Jeff and Devalyn Wilson and Criss and Tim ...

JEFFERSON COUNTY FARM BUREAU WOMENJefferson County Farm Bureau Women will meet for a Christmas potluck luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at the home of Mary Carol Fish.Members are asked to bring non-perishable items for The Lord?s Cupboard.For directions, members can call 641-485-3402.???FAIRFIELD LATIN AND BALLROOM ASSOCIATIONThe Fairfield Latin and Ballroom Association is hosting a Latin, swing and ballroom ...