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.

PEKIN FFA GREENHOUSE HOURS

The Pekin FFA greenhouses will have their grand opening on Saturday, May 6 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The greenhouses will also be open from 1:45-4:30 p.m. Monday, May 8 through Wednesday, May 10; Friday, May 12; and Monday, May 15 through Wednesday, May 17.

ERNIE COUCH & REVIVAL CONCERT, SATURDAY, MAY 6

Everyone is invited to the Ernie Couch & Revival concert at the Richland United Methodist Church on Saturday, May 6 at 6 p.m.

PEKIN SCHOOL BOARD, MONDAY, MAY 8

The Pekin School Board will meet in regular session on Monday, May 8 at 6 p.m. in the Board Room/Media Center at Pekin Schools.

RICHLAND CITY COUNCIL MEETING, MONDAY, MAY 8

The Richland City Council will meet in regular session on Monday, May 8 at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall.

PACKWOOD CITY COUNCIL MEETING, TUESDAY, MAY 9

The Packwood City Council will meet in regular session on Tuesday, May 9 at 7:00 p.m. in the Packwood Fire Station Community Room.

AMERICAN LEGION POST 504, MONDAY, MAY 15

Richland American Legion Post 504 will meet on Monday, May 15 at 7:00 p.m. in the Richland United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall. Visitors welcome, refreshments will be served.

HEDRICK PUBLIC LIBRARY HOURS

The Hedrick Public Library 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.

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.

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.