Villages of Van Buren announces March events

The following is a calendar of March events courtesy of the Villages of Van Buren.

1st ~ Stockport American Legion Annual Fish Fry

Serving fish filets, potato salad, beans and beverages. $15 for a plate with a raffle ticket. 5 p.m. American Legion Bldg. 112 E Legion St, Stockport

2nd ~ Van Buren County Conservation Bird Hike

Explore Morris Park and discover various bird species during this mile hike. 9 a.m. Morris Park, 10938 Timber Rd, Stockport

3rd ~ Bonaparte EMS Pancake and Sausage Supper

Don’t worry about cooking supper, let the Bonaparte EMS handle it for you! Freewill donation, 4-6pm. Bonaparte Fire Station, 608 2nd St, Bonaparte

6th ~ Rosie the Riveters of Iowa Presentation

Listen to book writer Linda Betsinger McCann. She was able to speak with 35 women who worked during the war and she shares their memories. 6-8pm. Keosauqua Public Library, 608 1st St, Keosauqua

9th ~ Van Buren County Conservation Bird Hike

Explore Lacey-Keosauqua and discover various bird species during this 2-mile hike. 9 a.m. Lacey-Keosauqua Beach House Lodge, 22895 Lacey Trail, Keosauqua

16th ~ VBC 4-H Shooting Sports Wild Game Sampler

Are you adventurous enough to try new foods? If so, doors open at 4:30, sample food at 5:30 p.m. for a freewill offering. Silent Auction, 4:30-7pm with Live Action staring at 7 p.m. Roberts Memorial Center, 20497 Hwy 1 North, Keosauqua

16th ~ Bonaparte Library Dinner Theater

Kids are working hard for their debut of Boxcar Children. $20 for meal, $10 without meal on bleachers. Call 319-592-3677 for reservation. Doors open at 7:30 p.m., Dinner Served at 6 p.m., and play starts at 7 p.m. Former Elementary School, 602 8th St, Bonaparte

17th ~ St. Patty’s Dinner

Enjoy a St. Patty’s dinner at the Bonaparte Opera House. Serving: corned beef & cabbage, beef stew, cornbread, homemade desserts & drinks for a freewill offering. 5-7pm. 614 First St, Bonaparte

21st ~ Ladies Night Out

An evening for the ladies! Enjoy wine samples, take home crafts, in-house crafts, swag bags full of goodies, and so much more! 6-8pm. Wasko Hardware, 810 1st St, Keosauqua

22nd-23rd ~ Keosauqua Public Library Bake Sale

Keosauqua Public Library Annual Bake/Book Sale Fundraiser, Friday March 22, 1pm-5pm and Saturday March 23, 8 a.m.-Noon. Freewill offering. 608 1st St, Keosauqua

22nd ~ Keosauqua Lions Soup Supper & Auction

Soup & dessert for a Freewill offering. Soup supper at 5 p.m. Auction at 6 p.m. Roberts Memorial Center, 20497 Hwy 1 N, Keosauqua

23rd ~ Van Buren County Conservation Bird Hike

Explore Lindsay Wilderness and discover various bird species during this mile hike. 9 a.m. Lindsay Wilderness Bonaparte Trail Head. 29998 Co Hwy J40, Keosauqua

23rd ~ Birmingham Homecoming Fish & Chicken Fry

Enjoy fish fillets or chicken strips, macaroni & cheese, baked beans, coleslaw, variety of desserts, and beverages. Meal is $13, 6 & under free. 5 p.m. Birmingham Lions Bldg, 110 Cross St, Birmingham

25 ~ Read Across Iowa

Kids aged 4 and up are invited to join us at the library with Iowa State Extension to read and learn about food, science about our foods, STEAM events and snacks. 10 a.m.-noon. Keosauqua Public Library, 608 1st St, Keosauqua

29th ~ Bonaparte Fire Dept. Annual Catfish Dinner

Join the Bonaparte Fire Dept. for their Annual Catfish Dinner. Serving: whole catfish, potato salad and baked beans for a Freewill donation. Raffle tickets, call 641-777-9764. 5-8pm. 608 2nd St, Bonaparte

30th ~ Birmingham Lions Salisbury Steak Supper

Fill your belly with a Salisbury steak supper with mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans, various desserts, soft serve ice cream, and various drinks! 5 p.m. Birmingham Lions Bldg, 110 North Cross St, Birmingham

Get Those Baskets Ready because here are all the Villages of Van Buren Easter Egg Hunts!

March 23

Keosauqua Health Care ~ 819 Country Lane Rd, 10 a.m.

Birmingham ~ City Park, 10:30 a.m.

Farmington ~ Wild Rose Park, 2 p.m.

March 30

Lacey-Keosauqua State Park Lodge, 9 a.m.

Douds ~ Yates Memorial Park, 10 a.m.

Stockport ~ Morris Park, 11 a.m.

Cantril ~ Waubonsie Park, 1:30 p.m.

Milton ~ Shelter & Playground on Hwy 2, 1:30 p.m.

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