In Brief

Dec. 11 and Dec. 15 VFW Auxiliary will hold a Bake Sale

5-7 p.m. The VFW Auxiliary Annual Holiday Bake Sale. Wednesday, Dec. 11 & Saturday, Dec. 14, at VFW Post 7641, 802 East McKinley New London. Proceeds will be used provide scholarships to NLHS seniors.

Dec. 13 Henry County Conservation hosts Trivia Night

6-7:30 p.m. Come test your knowledge of nature, popular culture, and random facts! Bring a team of 2-8 people. All ages are welcome. Preregistration is appreciated but not necessary. You can register by emailing shansen@henrycountyconservation.com with your team name and number of team members.

Dec. 14 — Southeast Iowa Symphony New at the Chapel Auditorium

3 p.m. The Southeast Iowa Symphony Orchestra will present “Hollydaze” in the Chapel Auditorium, 601 North Main Street in Mount Pleasant! Enjoy a program bursting with joyous carols, heavenly choirs, and lots of HOLIDAY CHEER! Bring friends and!

Dec. 14 — New London Holiday Stroll

5-8 p.m. Christmas is magical in New London, Iowa with the Annual New London Holiday Stroll from 5 p.m. — 8 p.m. along Main Street! Leading the Santa Parde will feature Dancing Elves from Celebration School of Dance will lead the Santa Parde. The New London Fire Department will bring Santa and Mrs. Claus to Santa’s House. “Stroll” Main Street and enjoy food, decorated Christmas trees, special activities and camaraderie everywhere.

Dec. 15 — Winfield Historical Society and Museum Open House

1-3 p.m. Sunday Dec. 15 and Monday Dec. 16, 10 a.m.-noon, the Winfield Historical Society and Museum invites you to a Holiday Open House. Enjoy Wassail and Treats while touring the museum!

Dec. 15 — New London Public Library will wrap gifts for you

1-5 p.m. The New London Public Library is gift wrapping. They will be in the library basement. Let them wrap your gifts for you! This gift wrap clinic is a fundraiser. The Library has a wish list and the funds will raise extra money. If you don’t like wrapping or don’t have time to wrap or just plain don’t want to do it, we can do it for you! The fee is $2 per gift — checks/cash only. Additional donations are welcome!

Dec. 15 — Danville Annual Christmas Walk

1-5 p.m. Danville, Iowa shows its holiday spirit with the annual Danville Christmas Walk. This event is sponsored by the Danville Lions Club. Proceed north on Main Street to the Danville Community School. The Vendor Show is a “don’t miss” affair. Happy Holidays!

Dec. 19 — Henry County Conservation “At the Park: Stargazing”

5-7 p.m. Cultures across the globe have found meaning in the stars. Hear a few of their stories and learn more about the science of space! Although this is a night event, do NOT bring extremely bright flashlights. Dim or red-light flashlights are OK. Preregistration appreciated, but not required. The event is outdoors if the sky is clear, so dress appropriately.

Dec. 20 — New London School District

2 p.m. School is dismissed for the Holidays. Classes will resume Jan. 6.

Tiger Pantry

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