Events

Wednesday, Nov. 27

UnityPoint Health-Grinnell Regional Medical Center is partnering with LifeServe Blood Center to host a blood drive from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at GRMC’s Tomasek Conference Room on the first floor of the medical center in Grinnell. Donors should enter through the main entrance, located on the south side of the building at 210 Fourth Avenue, and follow posted signs to the Tomasek Conference Room. To schedule an appointment to donate, visit donor.lifeservebloodcenter.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/188269 or call (800) 287-4093. All donors should be in overall good health and are encouraged to be rested and well-nourished at the time of donation. Masks are encouraged during respiratory illness season.

Jake Simon and Blake Jack will perform at Brooklyn Opera House. Tickets are available at brooklynoperahouse.com. Brooklyn Opera House is located at 115 Jackson St. in Brooklyn.

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Thursday, Nov. 28

Marengo will host a Thanksgiving Community Dinner from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the American Legion Hall, 1669 Court Ave. in Marengo. Sponsored by the Marengo Ministerial Alliance, the meal is available for a donation. Walk-ins are welcome, but reservations will help organizers know how many meals to prepare. Call 662-307-0294 to reserve a seat.

Friday, Nov. 29

The Festival of Trees will be on display at Hope Lodge 175, 805 11th Street in Belle Plaine, from 3-7 p.m. The Wallace & Beverly Winkie Foundation sponsors of the festival. Trees are decorated by local businesses, organizations and families. Visitors may vote for their favorite trees and bid on trees and auction items. The event is free.

Amana’s Tannenbaum Forest is open from noon to 7 p.m. Santa will be on hand from 1-6 p.m. Admission is free but donations are welcome All proceeds will support the University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital and local nonprofits. Tannenbaum Forest is located at 4707 220th Trail in Amana. The building is not heated, so dress appropriately.

Saturday, Nov. 30

Victor Area Historical Association will have its annual meeting beginning at 9 a.m. in the Victor Public Library. All who are interested in continuing the business of this organization are welcome.

The Marengo Craft and Vendor Show will take place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Marengo Legion Hall, 1669 Court Ave. in Marengo. Admission and parking are free. Shoppers can buy lunch as well as wooden flags, rocks and resin, beaded jewelry, baked goods, artwork, quilts, woodworking, chain saw carvings, fabric, kitchen items, stained glass and other products.

The Festival of Trees will be on display at Hope Lodge 175, 805 11th Street in Belle Plaine, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. The Wallace & Beverly Winkie Foundation sponsors of the festival. Trees are decorated by local businesses, organizations and families. Visitors may vote for their favorite trees and bid on trees and auction items. The event is free.

Amana’s Tannenbaum Forest is open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Santa will be on hand from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free but donations welcome All proceeds will support the University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital and local nonprofits. Tannenbaum Forest is located at 4707 220th Trail in Amana. The building is not heated, so dress appropriately.

Sunday, Dec. 1

“A Swingin’ Christmas” liven up the Amana Performing Arts Center at 2 p.m. “A Swingin’ Christmas” features Rod Pierson’s Big Band and Craig Boche at the Mic, with a special guest appearance by Justin Roberts from KCRG-TV9 on the keys. Deb Kennedy, of TKM Theatrical Productions, might even grace the audience with a song. The Amana Performing Arts Center is located at 39 38th Ave. in Amana. TKM Theatrical Productions brings the show to Amana. Tickets are $25. For group rates and more information, email deborahkennedy@live.com or call 319-899-3799.

Amana’s Tannenbaum Forest is open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Santa will be on hand from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is free but donations welcome All proceeds will support the University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital and local nonprofits. Tannenbaum Forest is located at 4707 220th Trail in Amana. The building is not heated, so dress appropriately.

Wednesday, Dec. 4

The Keokuk County Historical Society is open Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. except for the weeks of Christmas and New Year’s. Arrangements for visiting other days can be arranged by calling 641-622-3005 and leaving a message.