Area news briefs

RICHLAND PINK PARTY ONLINE AUCTION

Richland Pink Party for a Cure will be having an online auction this year. The auction opened Tuesday, June 21 at 7 a.m. and will close Tuesday, July 5 at 7 p.m. To view items and bid go to greinerrealestate.hibid.com ALL money raised goes to the Richland Pink Party to support local breast cancer patients.

RICHLAND LIBRARY SUMMER PROGRAM

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.

MEMORIAL MASS AT MOTHER CABRINI, SATURDAY, JULY 2

Everyone is welcome to a memorial Mass and luncheon on Saturday, July 2 at 11 a.m. at Mother Cabrini Catholic Church in Richland to celebrate the life of Ted Lobello.

RICHLAND FIRE WORKS, SATURDAY, JULY 2

Richland will celebrate the Fourth of July on Saturday, July 2 at the Richland ball fields. Least Likely band will perform beginning at 8 p.m. with fireworks following at dusk. Richland Little League will have concessions beginning at 6:30 p.m. Bring a lawn chair and enjoy the evening.

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 FOX TROT ROAD RACE, SATURDAY, JULY 9

The Hedrick 5K Run & Walk and 1 Mile Run & Walk will be held Saturday, July 9 during Bar-B-Que Days at 7:45 — 8:15 a.m. in front of the Hedrick Bank. Staggered start based on predicted 5K time. 5K walkers will begin at 7:45 a.m. Questions: Call 641-777-1271.

HEDRICK-MARTINSBURG UMC LUNCH, SATURDAY, JULY 9

The Hedrick-Martinsburg United Methodist Church will be serving lunch after the Hedrick parade on Saturday, July 9. Free will offering.

HEDRICK COMMUNITY CHURCH SERVICE, SUNDAY, JULY 10

A community church service will be held at the Carl Craft Civic Center in Hedrick at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, July 10.

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.

RICHLAND AREA VBS, SUNDAY, JULY 17-THURSDAY, JULY 21

Richland Area VBS will be held Sunday, July 17 through Thursday, July 21 at Richland Trinity Friends Church. Registration will begin at 5 p.m., and activities will be held from 5:30-8 p.m.

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.