In Brief

Sept. 27 New London Homecoming Game

Homecoming is an important part of New London’s community activities. 1:15-3:30 p.m. HS Class Competition and fun. 6 p.m. Tiger Tailgate. 6:45 p.m. Crowning of Homecoming King and Queen. 7 p.m. Homecoming Game Whop the Warriors!

Sept. 27 — Dover Board Meeting canceled

There will be no Dover Historical Board meeting Friday, Sept. 27. Be sure that you are ready with your items for the Red Flag Road Race Breakfast. Thank you.

Sept. 28 — Henry County Heritage Trust with the MP Community Theatre

2—3 p.m. A SPECIAL collaboration with Mount Pleasant Community Theatre. Henry County Heritage Trust Presents “Voices from the Past.” Visit the Henry County Heritage Trust, 400 W Madison St, Mount Pleasant. Doug Snavely, as Samuel Luke Howe and Carrie Muhs as Belle Babb Mansfield portray these early residents. Come hear some amazing stories in Mount Pleasant’s history. The actors are dressed in period attire. FREE — Donations appreciated.

Sept. 28 — Holiday Stroll Breakfast in City Park

7—10 a.m. Did someone say pancakes? Head over to the New London shelter house for a hot breakfast, including biscuits n gravy, pancakes, eggs, cinnamon rolls, breakfast casserole, muffins, & drinks. This breakfast is a free will donation with all proceeds going toward the annual New London Holiday Stroll! While dining, you can enjoy the Red Flag Horseless Carriage motor tour!

Sept. 28 — Annual Statewide Volunteer Day

Iowa state parks have set Saturday, Sept. 28, as annual Volunteer Day, when Iowans are invited to lend a hand at several state parks and forests hosting volunteer events. Join the park staff to help care for Iowa’s natural areas, freshen up campgrounds and facilities, and spend time outdoors. Cleanup efforts will be unique for each park depending on needs, and may include litter pick-up, staining or painting buildings, removing invasive species, rebuilding picnic tables, harvesting prairie seeds and more. Lake Geode and Lake Darling are both planning activities for volunteer day.

Oct. 5 — Henry County Conservation

Halloween at the Campgrounds presented by the Henry County Conservation Department! Bring your little ghouls at 4 p.m. for trick-or-treating with the campers! There is a decorating contest and decoration prizes!

Oct. 5 -6 Southeast Iowa Depot Tour

Embark on a journey through time and discover the rich history of our region's historical depots. Join us for the Southeast Iowa Depot Tour, where you can visit 11 lovingly preserved depots nestled in the scenic rolling hills of our region.

Tiger Pantry

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