Events

Wednesday, Oct. 11

The Williamsburg Public Library will hold its early-out Lego club for third through sixth grades from 1-2:45 p.m. Sign-up is required and sessions are limited to 20 participants. Children are required to stay the full session unless picked up by a guardian. Contact the library to sign up.

North English Library Lego Club will meet after school for 45 minutes, about 2:30-3:15 p.m., to tackle building challenges.

Thursday, Oct. 12

North English Public Library hosts Page-Turners Book Club after school until 4:15 p.m. for children in grades 3-6. Teen group will follow for students in 7th through 12th grades. Volunteers will provide snacks.

Friday, Oct. 13

Hats and more will meet at Toby’s Pizza on the north side of the square in Sigourney at 11:15 a.m. Hosts will be Elaine Sorden and Linda Newberry.

North English library has a short story or two, some songs and simple coloring activities for children 1-3 years old during Toddler Time from 10-10:20 a.m.

Millersburg United Methodist Church will have a garage sale from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 492 Ballard St. in Millersburg.

Ladora’s Haunted Barn is open at 7 p.m. every Friday and Saturday during October. Located at 1694 Hwy. 6 Trail, the non-profit Haunted Barn offers scares and laughs for $12 per person.

Saturday, Oct. 14

The final Marengo farmers market takes place today from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the North Park Pavilion.

DK’s Eatery will host a Halloween party for children at 1 p.m. at 1185 Court Ave. in Marengo. Children will play Halloween-theme games and make age-appropriate crafts. Snacks will be served. Costumes are not required.

The Friends of Iowa County Conservation Foundation hosts its annual benefit supper at the Lake Iowa Nature Center, 2550 G. Ave. in Ladora. A wine tasting and silent auction will be part of the event. A catered dinner begins at 6 p.m. Doors open at 5 p.m. for the wine tasting. Tickets are $30 and can be purchased from any Friends board member. Email lrh@southslope.net; juliezuber0405@gmail.com or carmen. grimm@gmail.com for ticket information.

Millersburg United Methodist Church will have a garage sale from 8 a.m. to noon at 492 Ballard St. in Millersburg.

Marengo Community Development presents the Classic Car Cruise from 4-6 p.m. on the Marengo square. Residents are encouraged to bring their classic cars and cruise the Court as in old times, stop at restaurants and enjoy an ice cream cone at the Ice Cream Show.

Violinist Hoi Ting Davidson, who lived in rural Iowa as a girl, returns with The Hymn Project. The performance begins at 7 p.m. at Celebration Hall, 1421 540th St. SW in Kalona. General admission tickets are $15 in advance, $5.00 for students and $20.00 at the door.

Ladora’s Haunted Barn is open at 7 p.m. every Friday and Saturday during October. Located at 1694 Hwy. 6 Trail, the non-profit Haunted Barn offers scares and laughs for $12 per person.

Tuesday, Oct. 17

The Amana Library will host an ImpactLife Blood Drive from 2:30-6:30 p.m. in the Donor Bus, Amana Library/Elementary, 3023 220th Trail, Middle Amana. Each donor will receive a $10 gift card or 500 bonus points to the Impact Donor Store to spend on donor gear. Donors must be at least 17 years old, weigh more than 110 pounds and possess a photo ID. Walk-ins are accepted. Appointments are preferred. To sign up, contact the Amana Library at amanalibrary@ccaschools.org or call 319-622-3192.

Wednesday, Oct. 18

North English Library Lego Club will meet after school for 45 minutes, about 2:30-3:15 p.m., to tackle building challenges.

Thursday, Oct. 19

The Amana Library will host an ImpactLife Blood Drive from 2:30-6:30 p.m. in the Donor Bus, Amana Library/Elementary, 3023 220th Trail, Middle Amana. Each donor will receive a $10 gift card or 500 bonus points to the Impact Donor Store to spend on donor gear. Donors must be at least 17 years old, weigh more than 110 pounds and possess a photo ID. Walk-ins are accepted. Appointments are preferred. To sign up, contact the Amana Library at amanalibrary@ccaschools.org or call 319-622-3192.

North English Public Library hosts Page-Turners Book Club after school until 4:15 p.m. for children in grades 3-6. Teen group will follow for students in 7th through 12th grades. Volunteers will provide snacks.

Friday, Oct. 20

North English library has a short story or two, some songs and simple coloring activities for children 1-3 years old during Toddler Time from 10-10:20 a.m.

Ladora’s Haunted Barn is open at 7 p.m. every Friday and Saturday during October. Located at 1694 Hwy. 6 Trail, the non-profit Haunted Barn offers scares and laughs for $12 per person.

Saturday, Oct. 21

Compass Memorial Healthcare Foundation will sell frozen casseroles during the Marengo Fall Festival. Casseroles can be purchased and picked up at the Eva Goettsch Dental office beginning at noon. Four casseroles are available for $15 each: farmer’s casserole (hash brown and ham), Mexican casserole (beef), lasagna (beef) or chicken enchiladas.

Ladora’s Haunted Barn is open at 7 p.m. every Friday and Saturday during October. Located at 1694 Hwy. 6 Trail, the non-profit Haunted Barn offers scares and laughs for $12 per person.