In Brief

July 4: Independence Day

Take advantage of the many activities going on in our communities and celebrate the Fourth of July.

10 a.m. New London VFW Post 7641 Parade honors Quilt of Valor recipients.

4 p.m. Keosauqua Begin with a free will donation supper. There will also be a raffle. Proceeds go toward helping veterans. Thank you is never enough!

5 p.m. Mt. Pleasant at McMillan Park A full evening is planned beginning with a parade, trolley rides, bouncy houses and ending with Fireworks at dark.

4:30-7 p.m. Salem, Iowa in the Town Square Cruise night with Classic cars, and the Salem Farmer’s Market

6:30 a.m. Wayland A full day of events is planned by the Wayland Lions Club! Events start with breakfast and include a parade, lunch, and fireworks! Check out the schedule at www.waylandiowa.com or KILJ community calendar.

6:30 a.m. Morning Sun Many activities are planned. The Mile Long Parade is at 3pm followed by more activities and Fireworks at Dusk.

July 5-6: Dover Museum welcomes visitors

1-4 p.m. The Dover Museum in New London is open Saturday and Sunday afternoons every weekend through October. Begin at 213 W. Main Street and plan to visit the entire campus including the Pilot Grove Depot and the Chapel.

July 8: HCC Pond Management

4-6 p.m. The Henry County Conservation Department will be talking Farm Pond Management with DNR Officer Chad Dolan. The discussion will center around building and caring for your pond and how to use it for both conservation and recreation. All are welcome to the Oakland Mills Nature Center, south of Mt. Pleasant, and preregistration is not required

Until July 10: HCC Guided Hike “Outdoor Games”

Come learn about different games to play outside as you walk along the trails at Oakland Mills Park. Begin at Turtle Town next to the Oakland Mills Nature Center where you will receive further instructions on where to go next. Free! Fun!

July 11-24: HCC Guided Hike “Weather”

Come learn about weather as you walk along the trails at Oakland Mills Park.

July 12: Voices from the Past Reenactors

2 p.m. Meet Henry Clay Dean (1822-1887; Samuel McCracken (1842-1925 and Vera Shafer (1919+2011 Heritage Center Museum, 403 West Madison, Mount Pleasant

July 12: Nugen Public Library – Nerf Wars

There will be 2 separate nerf events, one for 5th grade and younger at 3 p.m. and one for teens (6th grade & up) at 6 p.m. Bring your own nerf gun. It should use standard bullets (blue with orange tips) DO NOT BRING YOUR OWN NERF BULLETS. The library will provide them. All bullets will stay at the library. There will be obstacles that you can hide behind, run around and shoot targets and take aim (safely) at your friends. The event will take place at the New London new Clark gym. Plan on lots of fun.

Tiger Food Pantry Hours

Tiger Pantry hours are Thursday 4-6 p.m. and Saturday 9-11 a.m.