Coming Events

North English garage sales

The list is growing for North English’s annual garage sales on April 20-21-22 with over 20 residences planning sales. Maps showing the locations of sales will be available at the North English Post Office, Casey’s and Freeman Foods.

North English vendor, craft show

A spring vendor and craft show will be held Saturday, April 22, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the North English Community Center, 210 S. Main St. The event will include macramé, jewelry, gifts and more. Free admission; a baked potato bar lunch will be available. For more information or vendor inquiries, contact Lisa at (319) 551-1127 or email dlzimm@netins.net

EV History Center program

Dallas County historian Rod Stanley, Dexter, will present “The Dexfield Park Shootout” at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 23, at the English Valleys History Center, North English. His presentation will focus on the event that took place on July 24, 1933, when Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow hid at an abandoned amusement park three miles north of Dexter. Historians think they stayed there for around five days after being involved in another shootout at Platte City, Mo.

The English Valleys History Center is located at 108 N. Main Street in North English. The public is invited to this free event. Donations are accepted.

Fruit tree guild workshop

Iowa County Master Gardeners will explore using fruit tree guilds — companion plants around a fruit tree that attract beneficial insects, repels pests, and fertilizes and suppress grass and weeds which compete for important nutrients — to help fruit trees flourish in a workshop Saturday, April 22, at 1:30 p.m.

Red Cedar Concert

Williamsburg Public Library welcomes back Red Cedar Chamber for their concert, Physics, Art and Music, at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 20, on the library’s main level.

Explore the physics of sound, the relationship of color and texture in music and visual art at this free concert.

Annual book sale

Friends of the Williamsburg Public Library’s annual book sale will be held Thursday, April 20, through Saturday, April 22.

LifeServe Blood Drive in Victor

The Victor Community LifeServe Blood Drive will be held Tuesday, April 25, from 1 to 5:55 p.m. at the Victor American Legion Hall. The drive is sponsored by the Victor American Legion, Victor Legion Auxiliary and the Victor Knights of Columbus.

Call Karen Heitmann at (319) 647-3457 or LifeServe at (800) 287-4903 or visit lifeservebloodcenter.org for appointments.

Ravenwolf Productions hosts Tempest

Ravenwolf Productions will host Celtic rock band Tempest with special guest A Rogue Wave beginning at 6 p.m. Friday, April 28, at the Ravenwolf performance venue 2283 240th St., Williamsburg. Since forming in 1988, Tempest has delivered a globally-renowned hybrid of high-energy folk rock fusing Irish reels, Scottish ballads, Norwegian influences and other world music elements. For ticket information, visit www.ravenwolf.productions. Patrons are welcomed to bring their own refreshments and chairs.

What Cheer Opera House show

The What Cheer Opera House presents The Mondeau Dukes at 7 p.m. on Saturday, April 29. The acoustic duo from New Sharon will play classic tunes from the 60s through the 2000s, and new country. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased at the door. Food and beverages will be served outdoors from 5:30 p.m. through intermission, provided by Grant Ranch Pub and Grub.

Hymn sing

Pleasant Grove Grace Brethren Church will host a community hymn sing at 6 p.m. Sunday, April 30. Anyone who wishes may share a piece of special music or a favorite reading with the congregation. Those attending are also invited to bring a finger food snack item to share during fellowship time afterward.

Spring shop hop

The Iowa County spring shop hop will be held Saturday, May 13, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Iowa County businesses interested in curating a unique, seasonal experience that encourages travel and commerce through the county are encouraged to align with the day and roll out the red carpet for visitors. A second event will be held Saturday, Oct. 14.

Benton County

Blairstown FD spaghetti dinner

The Blairstown Fire Department will hold their 10th annual spaghetti dinner Saturday, April 22, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the community center, 305 Locust St. Serving is dine in or carryout with in-town delivery only; call (319) 454-6492 for delivery. Freewill donation.

Belle Plaine FD pancake breakfast

The Belle Plaine Fire Department will hold its annual pancake breakfast from 7 a.m. to noon Sunday, April 23, at the fire department. The menu includes pancakes, biscuits and gravy, sausage, ham and beverages for a freewill donation. Proceeds support equipment purchases and training.

Van Horne Lions Club

The Van Horne Lions Club will hold a breakfast Sunday, April 23, at the Van Horne Community Center, from 8:30 a.m. to 12 noon. All proceeds will go to an organization in Van Horne, such as the fire department, Boy Scouts, or rec department.

In conjunction, Van Horne Economic Development will host a Business Appreciation Day. This is an opportunity for you to meet the business owners/managers in Van Horne, find out about their services and try samples of their products.

Spring Celebration in Van Horne

The Van Horne Economic Development will hold a family spring celebration Saturday, May 13, on Main Street. There will be free games and prizes for kids of all ages, a vendor market at Birds of a Feather and more. This coincides with the last week of Benton Youth Soccer. The event will be held rain or shine, with indoor facilities already set up in case of bad weather.

Flea Market in Van Horne

Birds of a Feather will host its second annual flea market from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 3. There will be vendors both at Birds of a Feather and indoors at the Community Center. This is the same day as townwide garage sales in Van Horne and Newhall.

Senior Dining Menus

Belle Plaine and Marengo

Monday, April 24: Roast turkey, potatoes, mixed veggies, ice cream cup, cinnamon applesauce, bread and butter.

Tuesday, April 25: Tuna and noodles casserole, peas and mushrooms, fruit salad, cookie, bread and butter.

Wednesday, April 26: Cook’s choice.

Thursday, April 27: Beef stew, mixed green salad/dressing, fresh melon, cake, dinner roll.

Friday, April 28: Hot dog/bun, baked beans, potato salad, tropical fruit, dessert.

For reservations call (319) 444-3135 in Belle Plaine and (319) 642-5817 in Marengo.

North English and Millersburg

Monday, April 24: Pulled pork sandwich, sweet potato fries, veggie, fruit, milk.

Tuesday, April 25: Liver and onions, mashed potatoes w/gravy, veggie, fruit, milk.

Wednesday, April 26: Baked white fish, rice pilaf, veggie, fruit, dessert, milk.

Thursday, April 27: Closed.

Friday, April 28: Egg salad sandwich, veggie, fruit, milk.

(To submit a coming event, email to Melinda.Wichmann@Southeastiowaunion.com)