Area News Briefs

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 WINTER READING PROGRAM

The Richland Public Library Winter Reading Program started December 21 and will 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

BLAIR BENEFIT SUPPER, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 11

A benefit supper is being held Saturday, February 11 for Keith and Elaine Blair, who lost their home to a fire before Christmas. The supper will be held at the Carl Craft Civic Center in Hedrick from 4-7 p.m. Free will offering.

PEKIN SCHOOL BOARD, MONDAY, FEBRUARY 13

The Pekin School Board will meet in regular session on Monday, February 13 at 6:00 p.m. in the Board Room/Media Center at Pekin Schools.

PACKWOOD CITY COUNCIL MEETING, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 14

The Packwood City Council will meet in regular session on Tuesday, February 14 at 7:00 p.m. in the Packwood Fire Station Community Room.

BRIGHTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING, MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20

The Brighton City Council will meet in regular session on Monday, February 20 at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall.

PEKIN SENIOR CLASS AFTER PROM POP CAN DRIVE, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25

Pekin’s After Prom will be holding a can drive on Saturday, February 25 from 10 a.m. to noon. Drop-off locations are: Packwood, town sign; Richland, Greiner Auction Shed; Hedrick, Civic Center. Glass bottles accepted also, please have boxed separately if possible.

BRAS FOR A CAUSE, SATURDAY, APRIL 8

The 11th annual Bras For A Cause will be held Saturday, April 8 at the Carl Craft Civic Center in Hedrick. A free will donation dinner provided by Bubba Q’s will begin at 4:30 p.m. Live Bra Auction with modeling by the Hedrick Volunteer Firemen will begin at 6 p.m. A silent auction will be going on from 4:30-9 p.m. All proceeds will go to benefit the local community.

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 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.