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Get Ready, Get Set, and Go to the Library for this summer’s reading program “Read Beyond the Beaten Path.” The program runs every Tuesday from 3-4 p.m. June 7 through July 21 and is for children entering K-5th grade.

HEDRICK LIBRARY SUMMER READING PROGRAM

The Hedrick Public Library will be having their summer reading program, Beyond The Beaten Path, every Wednesday in June and July from 1-2 p.m. Anyone in grades pre-K through 12th are invited to participate. There will be stories, crafts, snacks, games, and prizes. Contact the library for more information 641-653-2211 or message on Facebook.

PRAIRIE VIEW UMC FAMILY FUN NIGHT

Prairie View United Methodist Church will have Family Fun Night on the third Wednesday of every month from 6-7:15 p.m. A meal will be served at 6 p.m. followed by Bible lessons and crafts for the children and Bible study/discussion for the adults. Everyone is welcome to attend. For more information contact the church at 641-667-2502 or prairieviewchurch.iowa@gmail.com. Check the church out at prairieviewchurch-iowa.org.

HEDRICK ALUMNI BANQUET, SATURDAY, JUNE 18

The Hedrick Alumni Banquet will be held Saturday, June 18 at noon at the Carl Craft Civic Center in Hedrick. For more information contact George Watts at 641-777-5475 or email at gww@mchsi.com.

EXPLORE S'MORE WITH EMILY AT THE RICHLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY, TUESDAY, JUNE 21

Emily Belvel from the Keokuk County Extension and Outreach will be at the Richland Library's summer reading program on Tuesday, June 21 from 3-4 p.m. to introduce the Explore S'more program. This is for children K-6th.

SS. PETER & PAUL COUNTRY CHURCH BREAKFAST, SUNDAY, JUNE 26

SS Peter & Paul Country Church in rural Harper will be serving a pancake breakfast on Sunday, June 26 from 9-11 a.m. This free will offering breakfast is sponsored by the Heritage Association.

EXPLORE S'MORE WITH MELODY AT THE RICHLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY, TUESDAY, JUNE 28

Melody Rehm will be leading the Explore S'more program at the Richland Public Library on Tuesday, June 28 from 3-4 p.m. This free program is for kids entering K-6th grade. Children under 5 are welcome but must be accompanied by a responsible caregiver.

BRIGHTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING, TUESDAY, JULY 5

The Brighton City Council will meet in regular session on Tuesday, July 5 at 6 p.m. at City Hall.

RICHLAND CITY COUNCIL MEETING, TUESDAY, JULY 5

The Richland City Council will meet in regular session on Tuesday, July 5 at 7 p.m. at City Hall.

HEDRICK CITY COUNCIL MEETING, MONDAY, JULY 11

The Hedrick City Council will meet in regular session on Monday, July 11 at 6:30 p.m. in the Community Center.

PACKWOOD CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, JULY 12

The Packwood City Council will meet in regular session on Tuesday, July 12 at 7 p.m. in the Packwood Fire Station Community Room.

RICHLAND ALUMNI TEA, SATURDAY, JULY 16

The Richland Alumni Tea will be held Saturday, July 16 from 2-4 p.m. in the Richland Methodist Fellowship Hall. This year's honored classes will be 1942, 1947, 1952, and 1957. All alumni, guests, and Richland area Pekin graduates are welcome to attend. Please come and enjoy a time reminiscing about the good old days.

AMERICAN LEGION POST 504, MONDAY, JULY 18

Richland American Legion Post 504 will meet on Monday, July 18 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 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.