Events

The Heart of Iowa Dems and the Iowa Democratic Party Rural Caucus will co-host a preview of the 2024 Legislative session at 7 p.m. via Zoom. Guests will be Sen. Pam Jochum, Iowa Senate Democratic Minority Leader, and Rep. Timi Brown-Powers, a member of the Iowa House Democratic leadership team. Register for the Zoom call at heartofiowadems.com/register.

Friday, Jan. 5

Lutheran Interparish School in Williamsburg will host a chili and oyster supper from 4-8 p.m. to raise money for clever boards for classrooms. The cost is $10 per person. Delivery requests should be called in to 319-668-1711 by Jan. 4.

Tuesday, Jan. 9

Williamsburg Kiwanis will host a blood drive from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. in St. Mary’s Hall at the Community Center, 102 E. Penn Street in Williamsburg. To schedule an appointment, call 1-800-733-2767 or visit RedCrossBlood.org and use KiwanisWilliamsburg as the sponsor code.

Wednesday, Jan. 10

Butler’s Bunch Sharing for Hope, a cancer support group, will meet at 6:30 p.m. at the Compass Memorial Healthcare executive boardroom in Marengo. The group welcomes anyone who has been touched by cancer — patients, survivors, family and caregivers. Contact Mary Warnick at 319-642-8068 to learn how to join the meeting virtually.

Sunday, Jan. 14

The North English Christian Church will hold its Annual Congregational Meeting after a potluck dinner immediately following the 10 a.m. Sunday service.

Get a head start on Valentine’s Day décor with an ombre heart cork craft at Fireside Winery, 1755 P. Ave., Marengo. Classes are from 11 a.m. to noon and from 1-2 p.m. The classes and materials cost $15. Register at simpletix.com/e/valentines-cork-craft-tickets-154736.