Upcoming area events

Walk-in Mammograms

For Breast Cancer Awareness Month Henry County Health Center will welcome walk-ins for routine screening mammograms from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 17

Jigsaw Jam

Come out to the Washington County Fairgrounds Friday, Oct. 17 from 6:30-9 p.m. for an evening of puzzles and friends for a Hospice of Washington County fundraiser.

Teams of 4-6 players can register for $125 dollars. They will then complete the provided 500-piece puzzle and devour the provided pizza. Teams should bring 72 ounces total of beer or soda that must also be completed during the Jigsaw Jam.

Further information about sabotaging other teams will be available upon registration. The fastest or maybe the just the smartest two teams will be crowned winners.

Bingo for Boxing

Show up for 10 games of BINGO at the YMCA of Washington’s Community Room on Saturday, Oct. 18 from 10 a.m.-noon and help raise funds to support the Rock Steady Boxing Class created for those with Parkinson's’s as well as their caregivers.

Each game will be played with three cards per player paying $30 to participate. Prizes will include baked goods, gift cards and cash prizes for winners of the last three games.

This event is open to all ages. Beverages and light brunch foods will be provided.

Ghosts and Witches of Henry County

Saturday, Oct. 18 at 2 p.m. hear about strange happenings at the Garretson Farm, in the Harlan-Lincoln House and at Mt. Pleasant’s Mental Health Institute. Learn about the Witch of Merrimac. Prepare to be spooked during this unique event at Henry County Heritage Center Museum on West Madison Street in Mt. Pleasant.

Sunrise Terrace Care Center Celebrates 50th Anniversary

Sunday, Oct. 19 from 2-4 p.m. Sunrise Terrace Nursing and Rehabilitation Center welcomes the public to an open house to celebrate 50 years.

The afternoon will include live music from Aaron Lotzow, hors d’oeurves, tours of the facility updates and door prizes. Enjoy the day reminiscing with past and present residents, families, staff and community members as Sunrise Terrace celebrates this milestone.

Fraud and Scammers Education Seminar

The 20th Center Car Club of Mt. Pleasant is hosting the Iowa Department of Insurance and Financial Services for a free fraud and scammers seminar at the Mt. Pleasant Veterans Hall, Tuesday, Oct. 21 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. the program is open to the public and includes information on common scam tactics, tips for preventing fraud, and details on how to report.

Historic Voices: Mary Todd Lincoln

Harlan-Lincoln House will host Laura Keyes of Historic Voices as she portrays Mary Todd Lincoln preparing to accompany her husband to the theatre on that fateful April 14, 1865 evening. This is a free event, but donations are welcome.

See Keyes in action Thursday, Oct. 23 beginning at 7 p.m. at the Union Block Building in downtown Mt. Pleasant.

Looking ahead to area Halloween events

Witch Way to Main

Main Street Mt. Pleasant will host the family-friendly annual Witch Way to Main trick-or-treat event in downtown Mt. Pleasant Thursday, Oct. 23 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Thanks to the participation of over 40 businesses, Witch Way to Main will feature games, activities, candy and lots of Halloween fun. Put on your costumes and make your way around downtown for fun and festivities for all ages.

Greet and Treat

Visit Main Street in Wayland for Greet and Treat Thursday, Oct. 23 from 5-6:30 p.m. Thanks Wayland and surrounding community businesses this annual event continues to grow and offers a fun Halloween activity for many. Treaters should dress for fall or put on a costume as they get ready for a fun time.

The line to begin Greeting and Treating will start on the west side of city hall at the stop sign n the corner of Jefferson and Main. At this place treaters will collect a goody bag provided by the city before setting out to visit all the participating businesses’ set ups.

Business greeters can simply show up or go all out with tables, vehicle trunk or tailgates or grand displays for this event. Goodies can be business related or simply yummy. Businesses should enter from the east side of Main and Washington streets and can begin setting up anytime after 2 p.m. the day of the event. Call Wayland City Hall to confirm a spot and display location.

Walmart Trunk or Treat

The Walmart Distribution Center in Mt. Pleasant will host a Trunk or Treat from 4-7 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 25 at 1501 East Mapleleaf Drive.

Trenton Trick-or-treat

Stop by the shelter house at Trenton park for a free meal of hot dogs, chips and drink Thursday, Oct. 30 from 5-7 p.m. then get your trick-or-treat on.

V.F.W. Auxiliary Trunk or Treat

The New London V.F.W. Ladies Auxiliary will host a trunk or treat Friday, Oct. 31 at City Park from 5-7 p.m. New London Lions will provide hot dogs starting at 5 p.m.

Annual Weiner Roast

On the Corner of East Pine and South Locust the annual Weiner roast in Winfield will last from 4:30-6 p.m. with t rick or treating to follow from 6-8 p.m.

Winfield Lions Club Costume Contest

Beginning with registration at 4:45 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 31 the Winfield Lions Club will host its annual halloween costume contest with five categories, ages 0-5, ages 6-10, ages 11-18, adults, and themed groups of two or more.

Cash prizes will be awarded to winners. Show up with your best costume next to the Winfield Weenie Roast near Pilot Grove Savings Bank on time to participate. No late entries will be permitted.

Mt. Pleasant Trick-or-treat

Citywide trick-or-treat in Mt. Pleasant will run from 5-7 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 31

Salem Trick-or-treat

Citywide trick-or-treat in Salem will run from 5:30-7:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 31

Wayland Trick-or-treat

Citywide trick-or-treat in Wayland will run from 5:30-7:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 31

Victorian View Halloween Ghost Investigation

Have a spooky good time at a public ghost investigation with host investigators from Midwest Shadow Chasers. There will be a large group meet and greet, small group investigations, and fireside chat to discuss the experience & evidence. General admission is $25 from 7 p.m.-1 a.m. Sleep over options are available for $45-$175 from 7pm-9am at the Victorian View, 320 W. Second Street in Washington! 319-800-8805

Tickets can be purchase at

https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/victorian-view/victorian-view-s-halloween-ghost-investigation