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Coming Events
Jun. 5, 2023 9:02 am
Iowa County
Community hymn sing
Pleasant Grove Grace Brethren Church will host a community hymn sing at 6 p.m. Sunday, June 11. Anyone who wishes to prepare a piece of special music or a favorite reading with which to bless the congregation is invited to do so. Those attending are also invited to bring a favorite finger food snack item to share during the fellowship time which will follow.
‘Picnic in the Cemetery’
The Iowa County Genealogy Society will host their annual "Picnic in the Cemetery" June 8 at 6 p.m. at Community Cemetery, three miles west of Millersburg on F52 Trail. Those attending should bring a sack lunch, lawn chair and insect repellent.
In case of rain, the meeting will be held at the library, 847 Washington St., Millersburg. For questions, call Sherry Sinn, (319) 330-1100.
Herbs Basics at Williamsburg Library
A free workshop on the basics of growing herbs will be presented by the Iowa County Master Gardeners at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, June 10, at the Williamsburg Public Library. This event will provide instruction, tips, and expert advice from local gardeners along with refreshments made from herbs. This presentation will be held in the lower level large meeting room. Questions may be directed to Sandy Jones, adult services librarian, at (319) 668-1195.
Lawyers in the Library
The Williamsburg Public Library will host the Spring Lawyers in Libraries Program Thursday, June 8, at 7 p.m. The event is sponsored by the ISBA Elder Law Section in honor of Older Iowans Month. It will be held in the lower level, large meeting room at the library.
This program will focus on financial power of attorney, health care power of attorney, living wills and the Final Disposition Act. Lawyers in Libraries is a joint effort by the Iowa State Bar Association, the State Library of Iowa, Iowa Legal Aid, and the Polk County Bar Association Volunteer Lawyers Project to help provide free legal information to Iowans across the state. Questions may be directed to Sandy Jones, adult services librarian, at (319) 668-1195.
Butler’s Bunch Sharing for Hope
The Butler’s Bunch Sharing for Hope cancer support group will meet at 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, June 14, in the executive boardroom at Compass Memorial Healthcare, Marengo. The group welcomes those being treated for cancer, who have had cancer, have been or are caregivers, are survivors, including school-age students, or those touched by cancer. Meetings are informal. Those who wish may share experiences as a patient, caregiver or may simply listen.
CMH offers participants a virtual option. For more information or to obtain information to join the group via web, please contact Mary Warwick at 319-642-8054.
Victor blood drive
A LifeServe community blood drive will be held Tuesday, June 27, at the American Legion Hall, 3rd and Main streets, Victor. Hours are 1 to 5:55 p.m.
Contact Karen Heitmann at (319) 647-3457 or LifeServe at (800) 287-4903 or lifeservebloodcenter.org for appointments. The event is sponsored by the Victor American Legion, Victor Legion Auxiliary and Victor Knights of Columbus.
Iowa County farmers markets
Marengo: second and fourth Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., north park pavilion.
North English: every Saturday, 8 to 11 a.m., south side of Freeman Foods.
Williamsburg: every Friday, 4 to 6 p.m. on the town square; every third Friday is a special event pop up, 4 to 7 p.m.
North English Fun Days
North English Fun Days will be held July 28 to 30. A schedule will be released soon. To sponsor an event, contact Cassie O’Rourke at cschmidt32@hotmail.com or call (319) 430-3133.
Benton County
Belle Plaine Specialty Care
Belle Plaine Specialty Care notes activities for June:
June 9: Music by Jim Magdefrau
June 12: Music by Jolene Blanchard, 11:45 a.m.
June 16: Fishing trip, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
June 20: Travel program by Karene Bradley, 2 p.m.
June 22: Booze and tattoos, 2 p.m.
June 18: Father’s Day, boutonnieres for all the men; coffee and donuts at 10 a.m.
June 25: Birthday party, 5:30 p.m.
June 27: Food council meeting, 1:30 p.m.; resident council meeting, 2 p.m.
June 30: Patriotic party, 2 p.m.
Activities are subject to change and weather permitting.
June birthdays are: June 19, Lola Kasal; June 22, Geraldine Healy; June 26, John Stimmel; June 30, John Oswald.
Belle Plaine Library summer program
The Belle Plaine Library will host the following summer programs:
June 16: 2-year-old through kindergarten, 9:30 a.m.; first- through sixth-grade, 11 a.m.
June 23: 2-year-old through kindergarten at 9:30 a.m.; first- through sixth-grade, 11 a.m.
June 30: Absolute Science, all ages, 10 a.m.
To register, go to Belle Plaine.lib.is.us/summer-reading/registration or stop at the library.
Van Horne cleanup day
The Van Horne townwide cleanup day will be Saturday, June 17, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Van Horne city shed on 1st Ave. next to Barr Electric. Dumpsters will be provided for residents to discard bulky items free of charge with a few exceptions. Help will be available on-site for heavy lifting.
For more information, go to www.vanhorne-ia.com or call (319) 228-8238.
Golf outing
The Blairstown Fire Department will host a golf outing Saturday, July 15, in Belle Plaine. Sign-up will be held closer to the event.
ESA assistance
Central Lutheran School, Newhall, will hold two sessions of ESA (Education Savings Account) application assistance. Sessions will be 6 to 7 p.m. June 12 and 14. Computers will be provided. Contact the school at 310 3rd St. W, Newhall anytime, or on these dates to have assistance with your application.
Senior Dining Menus
Belle Plaine and Marengo Senior Dining
Monday, June 12: Country fried steak, mashed potatoes/gravy, chuck wagon corn, fruit crisp.
Tuesday, June 13: Loose meat sandwich/bun, potato wedges, cauliflower, pears.
Wednesday, June 14: Hot dog/bun, potato salad, cauliflower, tropical fruit, cake and ice cream, bread and butter.
Thursday, June 15: Chicken salad on a croissant, lettuce/tomato, vegetable pasta salad, orange, oatmeal cookie.
Friday, June 16: Happy Father’s Day. Roast pork, sweet potatoes, zucchini Italiano, banana, dessert, bread and butter.
For reservations, please call (319) 444-3135 in Belle Plaine and (319) 642-5817 in Marengo.
North English and Millersburg
Monday, June 12: Shepherd’s pie, veggie, fruit, milk.
Tuesday, June 13: Chicken salad sandwich, veggie, fruit, milk.
Wednesday, June 14: Meatloaf, sweet potatoes, veggie, fruit, dessert, milk.
Thursday, June 15: Closed.
Friday, June 16: Baked potato, broccoli cheese soup, veggie, fruit, milk.
Please call ahead one day for reservations and carryout, (319) 664-3283.
(Submit events to: Melinda.Wichmann@southeastiowaunion.com)