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’S LEGO & BUILDING CLUB, WEDNESDAYS IN JUNE AND JULY

Drop in anytime between 3-5 p.m. on Wednesdays in June and July to show off your building skills. We’ll display the best creations for a week! This free program is open to ages five through adult.

RICHLAND LIBRARY’S AMAZING VOICES TEEN PROGRAM, THURSDAYS

Teens entering 6th through 12th grade are invited to join the Richland Library on Thursdays from 3-4 p.m. We’ll feature arts, crafts, games, movies and time to hang out with friends. Plenty of snacks will be provided!

HEDRICK LIBRARY SUMMER READING PROGRAM

Hedrick Public Library’s Summer Reading Program will be from 1-2:30 p.m. every Wednesday in June and July. Kids in grades K-12 are welcome to come enjoy stories, crafts, games, snacks, and prizes. Call 641-653-2211 to register your child for this program.

RICHLAND PINK PARTY ONLINE AUCTION SAT., JUNE 10-MON., JUNE 19

Richland Pink Party will be holding their annual online auction fundraiser from 7 a.m. Saturday, June 10 through 7 p.m. Monday, June 19. Go to www.greinerrealestate.com to bid. All proceeds help local patients.

BRIGHTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING, MONDAY, JUNE 19

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

RICHLAND LIBRARY’S “NATURE SOUNDS WITH NATURALIST BOND” TUESDAY, JUNE 20

Ranger Stratton Bond of Keokuk County Conservation will present a hands-on nature program geared for children entering kindergarten through 5th grade at the Richland Public Library on Tuesday, June 20 from 1-2 p.m. Younger children may attend with an adult caregiver.

CLEAR CREEK HERITAGE ASSOCIATION BREAKFAST, SUNDAY, JUNE 25

Clear Creek Heritage Association will be serving a freewill breakfast Sunday, June 25 from 9-11 a.m. Clear Creek Church is located in rural Harper.

RICHLAND LIBRARY’S “EXTENSION FUN WITH EMILY,” TUESDAY, JUNE 27

Join Emily Belvel from the Keokuk County Extension for crafts, games and other activities geared to children entering kindergarten — 5th grade at the Richland Public Library on Tuesday, June 27 from 1-2 p.m. Younger children may attend with an adult caregiver.

RICHLAND FIREWORKS, SUNDAY, JULY 2

Richland’s firework show will be Sunday, July 2 at dusk at the ballpark. The band “Least Likely” will be performing earlier in the evening. Concessions will be available.

HEDRICK CITY COUNCIL MEETING, MONDAY, JULY 3

The Hedrick City Council will meet in regular session on Monday, July 3 at 6:30 p.m. in the Community Center.

BRIGHTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING, MONDAY, JULY 3

The Brighton City Council will meet in regular session on Monday, July 3 at 6 p.m. at City Hall.

RICHLAND CITY COUNCIL MEETING, MONDAY, JULY 10

The Richland City Council will meet in regular session on Monday, July 10 at 7 p.m. at City Hall.

RICHLAND LIBRARY “VOICES AROUND THE WORLD,” TUESDAY, JULY 11

Join Amanda Atkinson and learn about “Voices around the World” featuring games, crafts and yummy snacks at the Richland Public Library on Tuesday, July 11 from 1-2 p.m. This program is geared for children entering kindergarten — 5th grades. Younger children may attend with an adult caregiver.

PACKWOOD CITY COUNCIL MEETING, TUESDAY, JULY 11

The Packwood City Council will meet in regular session on Tuesday, July 11 at 7 p.m. in the Packwood Fire Station Community Room.

RICHLAND ALUMNI TEA, SATURDAY, JULY 15

The Richland Alumni Tea will be held Saturday, July 15 from 2-4 p.m. at the Richland Methodist Fellowship Hall. Classes of 1943, 1948, 1953 and 1958 will be honored. All alumni, guests and Richland area Pekin graduates are welcome to attend.

PEKIN SCHOOL BOARD, MONDAY, JULY 17

The Pekin School Board will meet in regular session on Monday, July 17 at 6 p.m. in the Board Room/Media Center at Pekin Schools.

AMERICAN LEGION POST 504, MONDAY, JULY 17

Richland American Legion Post 504 will meet on Monday, July 17 at 7 p.m. in the Richland United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall. Visitors welcome, refreshments will be served.

RICHLAND LIBRARY’S “TAKE FLIGHT WITH MR. GUISE” TUESDAY, JULY 18

Make, decorate, and launch these super cool airplanes at the Richland Public Library on Tuesday, July 18 from 1-2 p.m. How far will yours fly? This program is geared for children entering kindergarten — 5th grades. Younger children may attend with an adult caregiver.

RICHLAND LIBRARY’S SUMMER PARTY! TUES, JULY 25

The Richland Public Library will end the summer fun with a splash featuring outdoor games, activities & snacks on Tuesday, July 25 from 1-2 p.m. Be sure to wear old clothes and be prepared to get messy! This program is geared for children entering kindergarten — 5th grades. Younger children may attend with an adult caregiver.

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.

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.

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.