In Brief

Oct. 5 — Henry County Conservation

4 p.m.--Halloween at the Campgrounds presented by the Henry County Conservation Department! Bring your little ghouls 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.

Oct. 8 — Henry County Conservation — “Into the Unknown” with Frozen

6-7:30 p.m. Go “Into the Unknown” as you explore the park trails in the dark. Don’t get “Lost in the Woods,” but instead learn how to be a “Fixer Upper” for the animals of the forest. Afterward, join a Frozen party and play fun games in the Oakland Mills Nature Center. Anyone who dresses up as a character gets a high-five from the naturalists. Bring a flashlight! The event will be educational and fun, not scary. It’s an outdoor event, so keep an eye on Facebook for cancellations or rescheduling. Preregistration is appreciated, not required.

Oct. 11 — Veterans Day

Veterans Day is observed annually on November 11. Once known as Armistice Day, this day now honors all military veterans of the United States armed forces.

Oct. 12-13 — Sac & Fox Lapidary Club ROCKTOBERFEST

Oct. 12 9 a.m.-6 p.m. and Oct. 13 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Jefferson County Fairgrounds, 2606 W. Burlington St., Fairfield. The Sac & Fox Lapidary Club helps many local organizations display important mineral collections. One of their recent projects is the Iowa Rock, Mineral and Fossil display at the Henry County Conservation Nature Center. Something is available for everyone: minerals, geode cracking, jewelry, cabochons and much more.

Tiger Pantry

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