The following rural churches have made changes to their calendars for Sunday through Sept. 3.Any rural church that would like to have its calendar for the week of Sept. 4-Sept. 10 printed in The Ledger Sept. 1 should provide information to the newsroom by noon Wednesday. ANTIOCH INDEPENDENT2363 142nd St., FairfieldJohn Benedict, pastorSunday: morning worship, 10 a.m. BATAVIA UNITED ...
Rita Eastman of Packwood, third from right, competes in the Ladies Nail Driving Contest against several other women Saturday at the 2011 Iowa State Fair in Pioneer Hall. Eastman placed second in her heat.
SunnyBrook Assisted Living is hosting free community bingo at 6:30 p.m. Friday.Everyone is invited to come play games and win prizes. Refreshments will be available.
BONAPARTE ? In an effort to raise awareness and money for a five-year event commemorating the sesquicentennial of the U.S. Civil War, Gianna Barrow of Bonaparte is sponsoring a contest for designing and dressing dolls in 1860s era costumes.Barrow will provide 24-inch vintage bride dolls to all those interested in participating but needs to be notified by Sept. 1 of anyone wanting to reserve a doll.Dolls ...
Whether a long-term veteran of gardening or a newcomer, all Iowans with a love for volunteering are invited to join the Iowa Master Gardener program.The program provides training to volunteers on many aspects of gardening, and in exchange, Master Gardeners share their time and knowledge within their local communities.Training consists of 40 hours of Web-based broadcasting and face-to-face instruction at ...
The Fairfield Latin and Ballroom Association will host a Latin, ballroom and swing dance Sunday at Morning Star Studio.A lesson in the samba line dance starts at 7:30 p.m. The dance is from 8-10 p.m.Admission is $3.For information, contact Paul Saipher at 919-5698 or fflbra@iowatelecom.net.
JOHNSTON ? Iowa Hospice has announced it will host the third annual Iowa State vs. University of Iowa Food Drive Sept. 9.To participate, Iowans may donate non-perishable food items at local participating Hy-Vee Food Stores. The closest participating location in southeast Iowa is Ottumwa.All proceeds will be donated to the Food Bank of Iowa or to local community food banks.Non-perishable food items in the ...
The Fairfield Volunteer Center announces opportunities for volunteers to be of service in the community: HABITAT RESTOREHabitat ReStore, Habitat for Humanity?s retail store, is seeking numerous volunteers for everyday operations, including a dedicated volunteer coordinator.Other opportunities include a marketing coordinator, graphic artists, photographer, individuals to hang posters, drivers to pick ...
Selling goods at the Fairfield Farmers market began as a simple hobby for Fairfield Middle School sixth-grade teachers Shawn and Cory Klehm.?We wanted to know where and what produce we ate as a family,? said Cory. ?Raising produce for our family has provided our children with a great learning experience of work ethic, life cycle of plants, genetics, mathematics and weather cycles. Our produce is naturally ...
Hilary Ann Wasson and Matthew Allen Lanman of Fremont announce their engagement and upcoming wedding.The bride-elect is the daughter of Gloria and Don Wasson of Libertyville. Her grandparents are Mary Del and Harold Griffiths of Libertyville and Helen Nicholson of Pleasant Plain. The groom-elect is the son of Brenda and Paul Jeffers of Ottumwa and Dawn and Roger Lanman of Norwalk. He is the grandson of Mildred ...
Southeast Iowa Blood Center has announced one upcoming area blood drive.A Jefferson County blood drive is scheduled from 2:30-7:30 p.m. Aug. 31 at Jefferson County Fairgrounds Activity Center.To schedule optional appointments, call (800) 452-1097.Donors eligible for the drive last gave blood before July 6.Donors must be at least 16 years old, in good health and weigh at least 110 pounds. Photo ...
FRIDAY?A Time out of Rhyme,? Sondheim center, 7:30 p.m.All Teacher Reception, Fairfield Arts and Convention Center, 5-6:30 p.m. All Fairfield Area Chamber of Commerce members and their guests invited.Marching Band Showcase, presented by Fairfield High School and middle school students, Trojan Stadium, Fairfield High School, 6:30 p.m.Cardinal High School Meet the Players Night, high school; welcome, ...
The Fairfield Senior Citizen Center has listed its menu for the coming week.Meals are served at 11:30 a.m.Monday ? meat loaf, baked potato, sour cream, kidney bean salad, Mandarin oranges.Tuesday ? chicken salad, wheat hamburger bun, potato salad, broccoli salad, cantaloupe.Wednesday ? meat sauce, spaghetti noodles, green beans, layered lettuce salad, garlic bread, applesauce, orange juice.Thursday ...
The Fairfield Community School District has listed its menu for the coming week.Monday ? no school.Tuesday ? no school.Wednesday ? pork patty on bun, potato circles, half fresh apple, cookie.Thursday ? burrito with salsa, bread and butter sandwich, corn, peaches.Aug. 26 ? turkey deli with cheese on bun, green beans, pineapple slices, red Jell-O.
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