In brief

Henry County Conservation Trivia Night at the Nature Center

Feb. 16 Come to the Nature Center and test your knowledge of nature, popular culture and random facts! Bring a team or join a team once you arrive. Snacks are provided and all ages are welcome. Preregistration is required. The event is scheduled 6 – 7:30 p.m.

Sweetheart Bingo Sunday Feb. 18

Attend this popular Holiday Stroll fundraiser at the New London Community Center. 1-4 p.m. Bring your sweethearts and begin the year with tons of fun.

Harlan-Lincoln House hosts a “Lincoln Collector” to share knowledge Feb. 19

Harlan-Lincoln House in Mt. Pleasant presents “Conversations with a Lincoln Collector”! Ethan Afshani from Buffalo, New York, will share his knowledge, experiences, and collection in honor of President’s Day. The presentations are at Noon and 6:30 p.m. at the Union Block, 111 West Monroe Street in Mt. Pleasant. Free will donation. Call 319-931-3984 if you have questions!

New London TPTO STEM Family Fun night Feb. 22

This year we decided to change things up for Family Fun Night! We are very very excited to bring the StarLab to Clark! You won’t want to miss out on it, it is super cool! We will have a Hot Dog bar in the cafeteria, free will donations will be accepted. We have some other really cool things in store too, come check it out!

Sixth Grade Campout Mandatory Meeting Feb. 26

6th Grade Parents: There will be a MANDATORY Camp Out meeting on Monday, Feb. 26 at 6 p.m. in the HS gym.

New London Performing Arts presents Goosebumps Mar. 1 or 2

Set your calendar for March 1 & 2. Goosebumps the Musical: The Phantom of the Auditorium. Choose Friday 7 pm, Saturday 2 pm or 7 pm. Join the fun.

Des Moines County Conservation dates for OWL PROWL during February

February is Owl Month. The public can participate in the owl prowl on Feb.14, 21, and 28.

As space is limited for public programs, we encourage interested individuals to reserve their spots by calling 319-753-5808.

Des Moines County Master Gardeners present seminar Saturday Mar. 2

The Des Moines County Master Gardeners are pleased to present an educational Winter Seminar. The seminar will begin at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Mar. 2, 2024, at Southeastern Community College in West Burlington, Iowa. The event is open to all gardeners, whether beginners or experts. The cost of the symposium is $50 if you register by Jan. 31, 2024. The price increases to $55 in February, with registration closing on Feb. 20, 2024. A buffet-style lunch at the SCC cafeteria is included with the registration fee.

Tiger Pantry Regular Schedule

Tiger Pantry is open Thursdays, 3:30 to 6 p.m. and Saturdays, 9-11 a.m.