In Brief

Come visit the Henry County Fair from Wednesday, July 17 to Sunday, July 21 at the Old Threshers Campgrounds in Mount Pleasant! Special events for all ages — Wednesday 6 p.m. Kids Pedal Pull, Thursday 7 p.m. Bill Riley Talent Show and Movie Night, Friday 6:30 p.m. IFPA Tractor Pull, Saturday Noon to 4 p.m. Free Kids’ Activities, 3 p.m. Bottle Animal Costume Contest, 4 p.m. Mud Volleyball, 5 p.m. Barnyard Olympics and 7 p.m. Demolition Derby, Sunday 1 p.m. ATV Rodeo. Many more things to see and do. Share the Fun!

Swedish Pancakes Saturday July 20

Swedish Pancakes for breakfast at the Swedesburg Parish Hall this morning 8 a.m.- 11 a.m.! Breakfast includes Swedish Pancakes, Potato Sausage, Ham, Pastries, Juice, and Coffee for $10.00. The Swedesburg Parish Hall, 201 Academy Avenue in Swedesburg.

Henry County Heritage Trust Saturday July 20

Find your Civil War ancestors at the Henry County Heritage Trust’s “Researching Your Civil War Roots” at 2 p.m. at the Henry County Heritage Center Museum. Ray Wilson, Sunday July 21 Ray Wilson, member of the Southeast Iowa Civil War Roundtable group, will share his helpful hints and demonstrate his methods for finding your Civil War ancestors. Free Handouts!

Dover Historical Society Sunday July 21

Jean and Jim Shelledy will present D. Kenneth Shelledy World War II Memories of the Pacific: Letters To and From Home. 1:30 p.m. at the Dover Museum, 213 W Main, New London.

New London Nugen Public Library

July 13 1 — 3 p.m. Sarabeth Carter’s Learn the basics of canning class

July 16 1-2 p.m. Henry County Naturalist — Turtles

July 20 9:30 — 10 a.m. Tyke Time Buzz into Story Time

July 21 Teen Twister Movie (Register to participate)

A 5 Day Vacation Bible School will meet in Danville, Iowa, July 29-August 2

Children ages 5-12 are invited to the Danville Community Building for vacation bible school presented by 5 -Day Club. 5-Day Club is a ministry offered by the Child evangelism Foundation. Children meet from 10 — 11:30 a.m. Preregistration is not necessary. Participation is free. Parents are welcome to attend.

Tiger Pantry

Is open Thursdays, 3:30 — 6 p.m. and Saturdays, 9-11 a.m.