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Reserve spot for ?Gardening Out of Your Comfort Zone?

Reserve spot for ?Gardening Out of Your Comfort Zone?

Community Sep. 30, 2018 10:46 pm2543d ago

Jefferson County ISU Extension is holding a free workshop, ?Gardening Out of Your Comfort Zone,? from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Saturday at the Extension office.Gary Whittenbaugh will present a program on how to ?dare to be different? in a garden or landscape.Whittenbaugh said gardeners can express themselves by using some really varied plants; not the same-old same-old trees, shrubs, vines and perennials, but unusual ...

Washington Community Theater sets auditions

Washington Community Theater sets auditions

Community Sep. 30, 2018 10:46 pm2543d ago

WASHINGTON, Iowa ? The Washington Community Theater is looking for talented singers, actors, actresses, and dancers to perform in the musical ?Grease? June 16-25.Auditions will be April 14-15 at the Washington YMCA. To audition, sign up ahead of time.Around 20-30 young, talented, experienced actors/actresses ages 16 and older will be cast. Experienced dancers also will be cast.For singing auditions, bring a ...

Blood drive at rec centerBlood drive at rec center

Blood drive at rec center

Community Sep. 30, 2018 10:46 pm2543d ago

Roosevelt Community Recreation Center will host a community blood drive from 2-5:30 p.m. April 3 on the racquetball court.All presenting donors will receive a voucher for a shaker/water bottle.Donors who last gave blood on or before Feb. 6 will be eligible to give again.For appointments to donate, call Park and Rec at 472-6159 or visit www.bloodcenterimpact.org and use code 5360 to locate the drive.Potential ...

Tenco Awards Banquet set April 7 in OttumwaTenco Awards Banquet set April 7 in Ottumwa

Tenco Awards Banquet set April 7 in Ottumwa

Community Sep. 30, 2018 10:46 pm2543d ago

OTTUMWA ? Tenco?s 52nd Annual Awards Banquet will be April 7 in the Ottumwa High School Cafeteria.The banquet starts at 6 p.m., with a catered dinner by Country Kitchen.Entertainment will include Scott Baird?s juggling act, returning by popular demand. Musical entertainment also will add to the evening?s festivities.To attend, make reservations by March 30 by calling 641-682-8114 or emailing mmcadams@tenco.org....

BirminghamBirmingham

Birmingham

Community Sep. 30, 2018 10:46 pm2543d ago

BIRMINGHAMBirmingham Homecoming will host a fish and chicken fry Friday at the Birmingham Lions building.They will be serving catfish fillet, chicken tenders,baked beans,coleslaw, maccaroni and cheese, various desserts and drinks.Proceeds will be used to finance Birmingham Homecoming events in June.­­???The Over 50 and Fabulous Red Hat Ladies will meet Tuesday at the Birmingham Lions building, with the Lions ...

Gardening workshop, seed swap setGardening workshop, seed swap set

Gardening workshop, seed swap set

Community Sep. 30, 2018 10:46 pm2543d ago

A Sustainable Gardening Workshop and Seed Swap is planned 2-4 p.m. Sunday at Fairfield Public Library.The free event is hosted by Green Iowa AmeriCorps in partnership with Maharishi University of Management, Southeast Iowa Food Hub, and Sustainable Living Coalition.In honor of ?National Plant a Flower Day,? community member Sascha Kyssa will present a program on sustainable gardening methods for healthy, tasty ...

Birmingham Lions Club hosting community blood drive March 16Birmingham Lions Club hosting community blood drive March 16

Birmingham Lions Club hosting community blood drive March 16

Community Sep. 30, 2018 10:46 pm2543d ago

BIRMINGHAM ? The Birmingham Lions Club will host a Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center blood drives from 3-6 p.m. March 16 at the Birmingham Lions building.Donors who last gave blood on or before Jan. 19 will be eligible to give at the drive.Walk-in donors are always welcome, but for an appointment, contact Harry Anderson at 319-498-4201 or visit www.bloodcenterimpact.org and use code 5006 to locate the ...

Students making birdhouses Monday; preregistration neededStudents making birdhouses Monday; preregistration needed

Students making birdhouses Monday; preregistration needed

Community Sep. 30, 2018 10:46 pm2543d ago

Jefferson County Naturalist Therese Cummiskey is inviting students to make gourd birdhouses Monday morning at the Jefferson County Park Nature Center.Students in the Fairfield Community School District do not have classes Monday while teachers have a professional development day, so Cummiskey is inviting first- through sixth-graders to make birdhouses out of gourds.?These birdhouses are great for wrens,? ...

Luncheon benefits McElhinny HouseLuncheon benefits McElhinny House

Luncheon benefits McElhinny House

Community Sep. 30, 2018 10:45 pm2543d ago

Fairfield Women?s Club will serve a lasagna luncheon from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday at the McElhinny House, with proceeds to help maintain the historic house.The menu includes lasagna, salads, bread sticks, pie and beverages.Deliveries and carry-out lunches are available and can be called to 472-5762 or 919-5761. Orders also can be faxed to 472-0866.Tickets, available Tuesday at the McElhinny House, are ...

Celebrate Grant Wood?s birthday Feb. 11 in EldonCelebrate Grant Wood?s birthday Feb. 11 in Eldon

Celebrate Grant Wood?s birthday Feb. 11 in Eldon

Community Sep. 30, 2018 10:45 pm2543d ago

ELDON ? The American Gothic House Center will celebrate Grant Wood?s 126th birthday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 11 at the KD Center in Eldon.A variety of home-cooked soups, breads and desserts will be served. Free will donations are welcome and proceeds support programming at the American Gothic House Center.For more information about the annual Grant Wood?s Birthday Soup Smorgasbord, call the American Gothic ...

BirminghamBirmingham

Birmingham

Community Sep. 30, 2018 10:45 pm2543d ago

BIRMINGHAMThe Birmingham Homecoming Committee will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Birmingham Lions building. Plans will be finalized for the fish and chicken fries to be held in March. Other items to be discussed will be Homecoming that is to be held June 2-4.­­­???The Presbyterian Women will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the church. Jo Ann Denniston will be hostess and also giving devotions and the program.???Fro...

?Before the Flood?: DiCaprio?s new film at The Orpheum?Before the Flood?: DiCaprio?s new film at The Orpheum

?Before the Flood?: DiCaprio?s new film at The Orpheum

Community Sep. 30, 2018 10:45 pm2543d ago

Two showings of ?Before the Flood,? are planned at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Feb 11 at The Orpheum Theatre.Admission is free, with a $5 suggested donation to cover costs. Following the film will be a discussion of actions people can take here and now about climate change.Three Academy Award winners ? Leonardo DiCaprio, Martin Scorsese, and Fisher Stevens ? have teamed up to produce a new film about the dangers of ...

FMS students listed on honor rollFMS students listed on honor roll

FMS students listed on honor roll

Community Sep. 30, 2018 10:45 pm2543d ago

Fairfield Middle School officials have listed the names of students who earned recognition on the honor roll for the second quarter of the 2016-17 academic year. Eighth gradeEighth-graders on the Straight ?A? honor roll include: Adriana Alons, Erica Bochmann, Ion Camero, Brecken Courtright, Clare Else, Claire Epperson, Yana Gaskell, Zachary Holcomb, Lauren Kraemer, Kevin Kretz, Amiritha Kumar, Autumn Lisk, ...

Fairfield School Menu: February 6-10, 2017Fairfield School Menu: February 6-10, 2017

Fairfield School Menu: February 6-10, 2017

Community Sep. 30, 2018 10:45 pm2543d ago

Fairfield Community School District has listed its lunch menu for the coming week.Elementary schools:Monday ? breakfast: chocolate chip breakfast bar, milk, juice, fruit. Lunch: pork tenderloin on a bun, french fries, sliced tomato, mixed fruit, milk.Tuesday ? breakfast: frudel, milk, juice, fruit. Lunch: cheese-filled breadsticks with marinara, steamed broccoli, frozen fruit cup, milk.Wednesday ? breakfast: ...

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