In Brief

VFW Post 7841 Auxiliary is collecting school supplies

VFW Post 7641 Auxiliary will collect donated school supplies for NL school district students at the post at 802 East McKinley. A tub for supplies will be inside front door for drop off. If you'd like a list, email sniper2@mchsi.com, or contact Brenda at the elementary school. Join this effort to make sure every student has the supplies needed to start the school year!

July 26: Henry County Conservation “At the Park = Family Fun Fishing” 9 a.m-noon

Join in crowd at the Oakland Mills Nature Center for the “At the Park” Adventure Family Fun Fishing. Fly fishing and bait will be discussed. Participants over the age of 16 must have a fishing license.

July 26: Nugen Library sponsors Dinosaur Dimensions 6-7 p.m.

Join Curt Siruiz at the New London NL City Park. He will be presenting Dinosaur Dimensions. Everyone loves dinosaurs. Have fun and learn with your friends.

July 29: Last day to register for Basket Weaving Class at HCC

July 29 is the last day to preregister for a Basket Weaving class at the Oakland Mills Nature Center! The class is scheduled for Tuesday, August 5th from 4:30–6:30 p.m. The conservation staff will show how to weave a basket from willow branches with embellishments. This event is recommended for ages over 10. To preregister, go to www.mycountyparks.com or call 319-986-5067.

August 2: Henry County Heritage Trust holds Saunders School Reunion 1-4 p.m.

Henry County Heritage Trust Museum at 403 W. Madison Street in Mt. Pleasant is open from 1-4 p.m. At 2 p.m., join in “Voices from the Past-Saunders School Reunion” featuring a gathering of former teachers, faculty, and students.

August 11: Get your student ready for school -- Back to School Health Fair 4-7 p.m.

Henry County Public Health is hosting a "Back to School Health Fair" on at the MPCSD Central Campus Gym (100 W. Franklin St., Mt. Pleasant). This is a one-stop shop for back to school immunizations (required for PreK, Kindergarten, 7th & 12th grades), dental screening (required for Kindergarten & 9th grade), vision screening (required for Kindergarten and 3rd grade), and lead testing (required for Kindergarten). Cash-only sports physicals are also available. Plus, there will be community resource tables and giveaways. If you are unsure if your child needs any of the above requirements, please feel free to reach out to our New London school nurse Lindy Williams. She may be reached over the summer by email at lindy.williams@nlcsd.org.

Tiger Food Pantry Hours

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