Crawfordsville News

'Exploring the Kalona Area ' was this month's meeting of the Crawfordsville Wednesday Study Club arranged by Debbie Lowe.

Ten members met on Wednesday morning, May 15 and ventured to the Golden Delight Bakery & Gifts, LLC in rural Kalona for coffee and sweets. From there they shopped at the Community Country Store Annex, Stringtown Grocery and the Kalona Creamery Shop and Deli. Having a half-hour before lunch, some shops in town were also explored.

Lunch was enjoyed at Best of Iowa Bakery/Makers Market/Events Center.

Following the meal, President Clarissa Malmberg conducted a short meeting. The minutes of the April 17, 2019, meeting were read and approved, as well as the treasurer's report. Those who did not have their book lists with them should get them to Wilma. New reading teams will be determined at the September meeting. Some ideas for next year's programs were discussed.

Following the meeting, the group visited Maple Avenue Greenhouse and Nursery and South West Valley Poultry & Greenhouse before heading home.

The next meeting will be at Pam Humphreys' on June 19 at 2 p.m. where the group will explore 'Wyman Rustics.” Hostesses will be Cathy Williams and Pam.

The Membership and Mission Committee of the United Church of Crawfordsville will hold their annual Fish Fry from 4:30-7 p.m. on Sunday, June 2. The cost is items that are suitable for food pantries - Canned vegetable, fruits, soup, peanut butter and jelly (no glass containers, please), meats such as chicken or tuna, no home-canned food. Boxed or packaged meals, such as skillet meals, macaroni and cheese, potatoes, all kinds of paper products - toilet tissue, paper towels, Kleenex and items such as laundry soap and dish soap. Monetary donations are also accepted. Be sure all food products are NOT outdated, as they cannot be used.

A reminder that the Crawfordsville Lions Club will hold a Blood Drive on Monday, June 3, 2019, at the United Church of Crawfordsville from 2:30-7:30 p.m. Calls are being made and some cards have been sent. If you haven't been contacted and wish to give you may call David Jewell at 319-931-2044 or Billie Jo Rose at 319-330-9955.

A heads-up for Vacation Bible School at the United Church of Crawfordsville. The theme this year is Jungle Safari and it will be held this year Aug. 5-9 from 5:30-8 p.m. The directors are asking that you save cardboard rolls from toilet tissue and paper towels for a craft project.