Events

Marengo Public Library will host a presentation by Chains Interrupted to give residents the tools to recognize human trafficking and build a response. A second presentation, designed specifically for children, will help young people identify healthy and unhealthy relationships, recognize grooming tactics, identify potential trafficking situations and form a response. The programs begin at 6:30 p.m. at the library, 235 E. Hilton St. in Marengo.

Residents can play board games at Marengo Public Library every Wednesday at 10 a.m.

Thursday, Nov. 16

Hats and more will meet at Pizza Haus in Williamsburg at 11:15 a.m. The meeting will be hosted by Karla Lee and Betty Jane Woodward.

Hawkeye Area Community Action Program will be available for heating assistance in the basement of Marengo Public Library every Tuesday and Thursday from 8 a.m. to noon and from 12:30-4:30 p.m.

Compass Memorial Healthcare Foundations hosts its Tree of Lights at 7 p.m. Residents can honor loved ones for $10 per light. Forms are located in the hospital gift shop, at the information desk and on Facebook.

Community Crafters meet at Marengo Public Library every Thursday at 10 a.m.

The Iowa Democratic Women’s Caucus and the Heart of Iowa Dems will host an informational meeting via Zoom at 8 p.m. The speakers, Dr. Emily Boever and Dr. Francesa Turner, both practicing physicians, will provide information about a new organization, Iowans for Health Liberty, and the need for availability of abortion services. Participants will learn talking points they can use with friends, colleagues and legislators. To register, go to heartofiowadems.com and request a link or send an email to heartofiowadems@gmail.com.

Friday, Nov. 17

A one-of-a-kind experience awaits visitors to Williamsburg Area Chamber of Commerce’s Night on the Square from 5-8 p.m. Highlighting local shops and restaurants, the evening gives non-retail businesses a chance to open their doors to meet and greet the community.

Rainbows and Calico Things Quilt Shop in Williamsburg, will sell quilts the Johnson County Fairgrounds, Building C, 4261 Oak Crest Hill Rd. SE in Iowa City, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Half of the proceeds will go to local charities.

Marengo Public Library hosts a children’s story time every Friday at 10:30 a.m.

Victor Public Library will have family movie night at 6:30 p.m. The movie at family night is appropriate for children.

Saturday, No. 18

Rainbows and Calico Things Quilt Shop in Williamsburg, will sell quilts for local charities at the Johnson County Fairgrounds, Building C, 4261 Oak Crest Hill Rd. SE in Iowa City from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Victor Public Library celebrates National Game Day from 10 a.m. to noon with a morning of board games.

Sunday, Nov. 19

TKM Theatrical Productions is sponsoring Teddy Returns: A Theodore Roosevelt Thanksgiving at Price Creek Event Center, 4709 220th Trail in Amana at 1:30 p.m. Doors will open at noon for a holiday feast by host Yana Cutler. Tickets are $35. Call 319-622-5254 or 319-899-3799 for information and reservations.

Monday, Nov. 20

Hawkeye Area Community Action Program’s mobile food pantry will be in the Dollar Tree parking lot from noon to 1 p.m.

Victor Public Library will conduct an open discussion about ways to better serve people with disabilities in the community. The discussion begins at 6 p.m. and will help the library write a grant application.

Tuesday, Nov. 21

Belle Plaine Specialty Care will have a Food Council meeting at 1:30 p.m. and a Resident Council meeting at 2 p.m.

Grief in Common support group will meet at Marengo Public Library, 235 E. Hilston St. in Marengo, from 6-7 p.m. Sara Wade and Rick Sparks, with Essence of Life Hospice, will provide leadership for the meeting. No registration is necessary. Call 319-622-3195 for more information.

Wednesday, Nov. 22

Victor Public Library welcomes residents to make Thanksgiving inspired crafts at 1 p.m.

Friday, Nov. 24

TKM Theatrical Productions sponsors “Away in the Basement: A Church Basement Ladies Christmas Tour” at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. at The Amana Performing Arts Center, 39 38th Ave. in Amana.