Area News Briefs

Children in kindergarten through 6th grade are invited to the Richland Public Library on Tuesdays from 4-5 p.m. for crafts, snacks, stories and games. For more information contact the library at 319.456.6541.

RICHLAND LIBRARY TEEN PROGRAM, THURSDAYS

All students in grades 5 and up are invited to join the Richland Public Library weekly book club on Thursdays from 4-4:45 p.m. We'll talk about the books you're reading, play some games and have a snack. For more information contact the library at 319.456.6541.

FLAGS IN RICHLAND PARK, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 10

The flags will be put up around the Richland Central Park for Veterans Day, on Thursday, November 10. Volunteers may come at 4 p.m. to assist putting them up.

VETERANS DAY PROGRAM, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 11

Everyone is welcome to the Veterans Day Program at Pekin on Friday, November 11. The program will be held at 9 a.m. in the high school gym with Rick Bayless as the guest speaker. Service members and their families are invited to a complimentary coffee and social hour beginning at 8 a.m.

VETERANS BRUNCH, SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 13

Everyone is welcome to the Veterans Brunch on Sunday, Nov. 13 at the Carl Craft Civic Center in Hedrick from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Come enjoy a complete breakfast buffet, along with prime rib, baby back ribs, mashed potatoes, chili, and much more. All Veterans and one guest eat free. All others free will offering. Sponsored by Keokuk County Veteran Affairs and Arendt Bowlin Stubbs American Legion Post #83.

PEKIN SCHOOL BOARD, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 14

The Pekin School Board will meet in regular session on Monday, Nov. 14 at 6 p.m. in the Board Room/Media Center at Pekin Schools.

AMERICAN LEGION POST 504, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 21

Richland American Legion Post 504 will meet on Monday, Nov. 21 at 7 p.m. in the Richland United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall. Visitors welcome, refreshments will be served.

BRIGHTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 21

The Brighton City Council will meet in regular session on Monday, Nov. 21 at 6 p.m. at City Hall.

PACKWOOD CHRISTIAN CHURCH THANKSGIVING DAY DINNER, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 24

The Packwood Christian Church will be serving its annual Thanksgiving Day Dinner on Thursday, Nov. 24 at noon. This meal is free of charge and open to everyone. Please make reservations by Tuesday, Nov. 22 by calling Amy Clark at 641-919-8884, Frosty VanVoorst at 641-919-1769, or Doug Dickey at 641-919-6340.

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3

Come enjoy breakfast with Santa on Saturday, Dec. 3 from 8-10:30 a.m. in the Methodist Fellowship Hall in Richland. Door prizes. Come visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Sponsored by the Richland Community Club.

PEKIN AFTER PROM CAN DRIVE, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3

Pekin After Prom will be having a can drive on Saturday, Dec. 3 from 10 a.m. to noon. Cans and bottles may be dropped off at Hedrick Civic Center, Packwood marquis sign, Richland square, or Pekin school. Cans may also be picked up, call or text 641-919-7079, 641-919-9702, or 641-919-8043 to arrange pick up.

RICHLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH SUNDAY COFFEE

Everyone is welcome to the Richland United Methodist Church on Sundays at 10 a.m. for coffee and juice. Sunday morning service will follow.

KEOKUK COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

The Keokuk County Historical Society is open Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Appointments for visiting other days can be arranged by calling 641-622-3005 on those days. Come see our museum or do genealogy research.

HEDRICK VETERANS MUSEUM HOURS

The Veterans Museum in Hedrick, located next to the Carl Craft Civic Center, is open the second Sunday of every month from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. It is also open by appointment by calling Paul @ (641) 653-4717 or (641) 799-0448, Jerry @ (641) 799-4372, Jim @ (641) 653-2443, Tommy @ (641) 295-5089, or Roger @ (641) 653-2281.