Area News Briefs

HEDRICK MARTINSBURG UMC

Saturday, Dec. 24 6:30 p.m. Candlelight Christmas Eve Service

Sunday, Dec. 25 9 a.m. Worship

RICHLAND UMC

Saturday, Dec. 24 5 p.m. Candlelight Christmas Eve Service

Sunday, Dec. 25 11 a.m. Worship

PRAIRIE VIEW CHURCH

Saturday, Dec. 24 5 p.m. Christmas Eve Worship with Communion

Sunday, Dec. 25 9 a.m. Worship

To have your Christmas service information added, please call 319-456-5241 or email melissa.robison@southeastiowaunion.com

AREA FOOD PANTRY INFORMATION

The area food pantry is located in the Richland United Methodist Church in Richland. Anyone living in the Pekin School district has access to this resource. For anyone needing help go to the Fellowship Hall door that is located on Richland St. on the west side of the church. Food pantry hours of operation are Tues. and Wed. 9-11 a.m. and Thur. 6-8 p.m. Office phone 319-456-2251, emergency contact 319-750-2631. This is a Partner Agency with the Food Bank of Iowa.

RICHLAND LIBRARY AFTER-SCHOOL CLUB, TUESDAYS

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.

RICHLAND LIBRARY WINTER READING PROGRAM

The Richland Public Library Winter Reading Program will start Dec. 21 and go through February 28. This program is open to all ages. There will be reading logs, Bingo cards, prizes, and raffle drawings in both January and February. This program is sponsored by Everybody’s Whole Foods in Fairfield and Jeff and Jeannie Pedrick. For additional details and how to register, contact the library at 319-456-6541 or richlib@natel.net

BRIGHTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING, MONDAY, DECEMBER 19

The Brighton City Council will meet in regular session on Monday, Dec. 19 at 6 p.m. at City Hall.

HEDRICK CITY COUNCIL MEETING, MONDAY, JANUARY 2

The Hedrick City Council will meet in regular session on Monday, Jan. 2 at 6:30 p.m. in the Community Center.

RICHLAND CITY COUNCIL MEETING, MONDAY, JANUARY 2

The Richland City Council will meet in regular session on Monday, Jan. 2 at 7 p.m. at City Hall.

BRIGHTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING, MONDAY, JANUARY 2

The Brighton City Council will meet in regular session on Monday, Jan. 2 at 6 p.m. at City Hall.

PEKIN SCHOOL BOARD, MONDAY, JANUARY 9

The Pekin School Board will meet in regular session on Monday, Jan. 9 at 6 p.m. in the Board Room/Media Center at Pekin Schools.

PACKWOOD CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, JANUARY 10

The Packwood City Council will meet in regular session on Tuesday, January 10 at 7 p.m. in the Packwood Fire Station Community Room.

AMERICAN LEGION POST 504, MONDAY, JANUARY 16

Richland American Legion Post 504 will meet on Monday, Jan. 16 at 7 p.m. in the Richland United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall. Visitors welcome, refreshments will be served.

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 will begin winter hours beginning December 1. The center will be open ONLY Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Arrangements for visiting other days can be arranged by calling 641-622-3005, please leave a message and a volunteer will return your call. KCHS will be closed if school is canceled or delayed.

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.