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Coming Events
Jul. 17, 2023 8:40 am
Iowa County
Williamsburg library to host author
The Williamsburg Public Library will host Iowa author Joseph LeValley at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, July 22. LeValley, who has published six novels with sales in eight countries, winning 10 awards and honors, will speak about his award-winning Tony Harrington novels, and how he has published his books. His sixth novel in this series will be released this fall. The presentation will be held on the library’s upper level by the fireplace.
Questions may be directed to Sandy Jones, Adult Services Librarian, by calling the WPL at (319) 668-1195.
Colonies in Bloom
The second Colonies in Bloom weekend of the summer will be held Saturday, July 22, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., with private gardens through the Amana Colonies open for public viewing. At 5 p.m., an evening garden party will kick off at the Amana Heritage Museum.
EV History Center to host 'On The Wing’
The EV History Center will host 2012 English Valleys graduate Dean Hester on Sunday, July 23, at 2 p.m. Hester, a North English native, is a longtime nature lover. During his college years at the University of Iowa, he became interested in wildlife photography and bird-watching.
His program will include a brief tour of some of the most biodiverse and interesting places he has been to in the USA and beyond, especially for wildlife and bird-watching.
The EV History Center is located at 108 N. Main Street in North English, and all are invited to attend this event at no charge. Donations are accepted.
Heartland Quilters show
The Iowa County Heartland Quilters will hold their biannual quilt show Friday and Saturday, July 28 and 29, at St. Mary’s Community Center, Williamsburg. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday.
The show will include door prizes, a merchant mall, bed turning and concessions, in addition to many quilts on display. This year’s opportunity quilt is an Island Chain pattern, adapted from a pattern designed by Eye Candy Quilts. It was pieced by Lois Miller and Linda Grimm. Binding was done by Barb Wardenburg and Jan Phelps, with quilting by Jenny Allen.
Walking taco meal, movie
The English Valleys PTO will kick off North English Fun Days with a walking taco meal served from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Friday, July 28, on the east side of Faas Feed and Grain. Drive up and volunteers will deliver the meal to you. The $10 meal includes a walking taco, frozen fruit cup, cookie and water; walking taco and water only, $6.
The EV PTO will also show a family movie (to be determined) Friday, July 28, at dusk. Refreshments for purchase will include: popcorn, drinks, snow cones, pop floats and soft pretzels.
Fun Days brunch
The North English Community Center will host a North English Fun Days brunch from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, July 30. The menu includes egg casserole, bagels with cream cheese, pancakes with toppings, party potatoes and pork loin for a free will donation. The community center is located at 210 S. Main St., North English.
Millersburg Methodist Church ice cream social
The Millersburg Methodist Church will host at ice cream social from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 2, at the Millersburg City Hall. The menu includes ice cream, sandwiches, chips, drinks and desserts for a freewill donation. Sugar-free food and carryouts are available.
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.
Benton County
Hooligans car show
The fourth annual Hooligans car show to benefit the Keystone Fire Department will be held Aug. 6, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Main Street in Keystone. All years of cars, trucks and motorcycles are invited. Entry fee is $15 and awards are at 2 p.m. Event will be held rain or shine.
There will be raffles, a 50/50 drawing and the fire department will serve breakfast from 8 to 11 a.m. and lunch from noon to 2 p.m.
Senior Dining Menus
Belle Plaine and Marengo Senior Dining
Monday, July 24: Baked ham, sweet potatoes, corn, emerald pears, oatmeal cookie, bread and butter.
Tuesday, July 25: Baked fish, parsley butter potatoes, vegetable, tropical fruit, dessert, bread and butter.
Wednesday, July 26: Roast pork, mashed potatoes/gravy, mixed green salad, broccoli, apple, dinner roll.
Thursday, July 27: Cook’s choice.
Friday, July 28: No meals, closed due to RAGBRAI.