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.

HEDRICK PUBLIC LIBRARY EXPANDS HOURS

The Hedrick Public Library has new hours. Mondays 2-6 p.m., Tuesdays 2-5 p.m., Wednesdays 12:30-4 p.m., Thursdays 2-6 p.m., Friday 2-5:30 p.m., Saturdays 9-11 a.m.

HEDRICK PUBLIC LIBRARY HAPPENINGS

The Hedrick Public Library will be doing a Spring Coloring Contest in March and April. The Easter Bunny will be hiding eggs at the library during April for children to find, as well as winning a prize for checking out books.

RICHLAND EASTER EGG HUNT, SATURDAY, APRIL 8

Richland’s Easter Egg Hunt will be held Saturday, April 8 at 10 a.m. on the square. Pre-K through 5th graders are welcome. The Easter Bunny will be available for pictures. Rain or shine. Sponsored by Federation Bank and Richland Community Club.

PACKWOOD EASTER EGG HUNT, SATURDAY, APRIL 8

Packwood’s Easter Egg Hunt will be held Saturday, April 8 at 10 a.m. at Rambler Park. Ages toddler through fifth grade are welcome.

HEDRICK EASTER EGG HUNT, SATURDAY, APRIL 8

Hedrick’s Easter Egg Hunt will be held Saturday, April 8 at 10 a.m. in the big park by the highway. Ages preschool through sixth grade are welcome.

BRIGHTON EASTER EGG HUNT, SATURDAY, APRIL 8

Brighton’s Easter Egg Hunt will be held Saturday, April 8 at 11 a.m. at Brighton Central Park. Ages toddlers through fifth grade are welcome. Sponsored by the City of Brighton, Tommy’s Helping Hands, and JYD.

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 five 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.

KEOKUK COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

The Keokuk County Historical Society will be open Wednesdays and Thursdays 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. Come see our museum or do genealogy research.

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.

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.