Stanton Community Update: Playgrounds, Homecoming, and a Busy Fall Calendar

Stanton Community Update: Playgrounds, Homecoming, and a Busy Fall Calendar

 

 

Stanton Community Development Director Jenna Ramsey joined KCSI this morning with a rundown of completed projects, recent community events, and a packed schedule heading into fall.

 

Booster Club membership drive

The Stanton Booster Club is in its annual membership renewal. This year’s projects include a new sound system for the gym.

Membership levels include:

• Elite: $500

• Championship: $200

• Purple: $100

• White: $30

Any amount is welcome. Renewals have been mailed out. Questions can go to Kim Roberts, and donations can also be sent by Venmo to the Stanton Booster Club.

 

Coming up this weekend

Friday — Stanton hosts Griswold for a home football game. It is Military Appreciation Night, and past and present military personnel are invited to be recognized. The Stanton Music Department will sell walking tacos in the cafeteria from 5:30 to 7 p.m. as a free-will donation fundraiser. Students are also expected to take part in a flag ceremony and singing around 7 p.m.

Saturday — Stanton Library Book Club meets at 3 p.m. Stop by the library for book information.

 

September and beyond

• Thursday, Sept. 1: Montgomery County Foundation fall grant cycle deadline for nonprofits in Montgomery County

• Sept. 7–11: Stanton Homecoming week

• Homecoming Friday: Stanton Chamber of Commerce pancake feed, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Viking Center; parade at 1:30 p.m. downtown; Booster Club tailgate cookout at 5:30 p.m.; football vs. Sidney at 7 p.m.

• Sept. 18–19: Stanton citywide garage sales. Sharon Foote is collecting addresses for a combined list

• That same weekend: Southwest Iowa Arts Tour stop at Cheryl Case’s downtown studio, next to the bank. Hours are Friday 4–7 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.–5 p.m., and Sunday noon–4 p.m.

• Oct. 31: Trick-or-Treat on the Trail and Fall Fest, the final Chamber concert of the year

• Saturday, Nov. 14: Marketplace Off Main craft and vendor show at the Oly, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Spaces are still available. stantonoly@myfmtc.com or 712-829-7350