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On-going events in our area

Monday

Red Oak Kiwanis Club meets every Monday at noon at the Pizza Ranch in Red Oak. Guests always welcome.

Tuesday

Celebrate Recover, 6:30 pm each Tuesday at the Advent Christian Church . Includes a light supper, music, lessons and small group discussion. For more information, contact Pastor Jeff Eason, program coordinator at the Villisca Advent Christian Church
Red Oak Eagles BINGO every Tuesday, early bird at 6:30, regular at 7:00
Red Oak Rotary Club meets every Tuesday at noon to 1pm for lunch and program at Pizza Ranch in Red Oak. Guests always welcome.
The Red Oak American Legion meets the first Tuesday of each month at 5:30 pm at the Red Oak American Legion in Red Oak. Everyone is invited. 712-542-8452
The Montgomery County Crime Stoppers meet the first Tuesday of each month at 6:00 pm. at the Red Oak American Legion. Everyone is invited. 712-542-8452
The Red Oak VFW meets the first Tuesday of each month at 6:30 pm at the Red Oak American Legion. Everyone is invited. 712-542-8452.

Wednesday

The Shenandoah Eagles Club ( 709 West Thomas) is serving $7.00 meals. Menu varies weekly, check their Facebook page for weekly menu.
Montgomery County Shooting Sports Club ~ Monthly Meeting ~ 2nd Wednesday of each month, 6:30 pm, Anderson Conservation Building
CHRIST’S CUPBOARD COMMUNITY FOOD PANTRY is now open for service…..Open Wednesdays 3pm – 5pm and Thursdays 4pm – 6pm.
Overeaters Anonymous…….is food a problem for you? Are you suffering from anorexia, bulimia, obesity, and, or compulsive overeating>. Meetings held weekly on Wednesdays from 5-6 pm at the United Methodist Church in Shenandoah (200 Church Street). For more information contact Sara at 712-215-1500.

Thursday

Over Eaters Anonymous meets every Thursday at 5:30 pm at the 1st Methodist Church in Red Oak.
BINGO every Thursday at the American Legion Post #88 in Shenandoah (603 Lowell Street) from 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm.

Friday

The Shenandoah Eagles Club (709 West Thomas) serves dinner starting at 6:00 p.m., Steak dinner $15.00, 1 pc fish dinner $10.00, 2 pc. fish dinner $15.00

Saturday

Alcohlic Anonymous meetings, every Saturday morning, 10 am to 11 am at the First United Methodist Church in Clarinda, Room 108. Questions, call 712-589-3531. 24 hour hotline, 402-553-5033

Sunday

* The Shenandoah Eagles Club (709 West Thomas) will have Bingo in January, Early Bird Bingo starts at 2:00 p.m., Regular Bingo starts at 3:00 p.m.

Current events in our area

January

February

Friday – February 28

LENTEN FISH FRY at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Red Oak (1510 Highland) Adults $8. Children 5-11 $4. Under 5 Free. 5:00 – 7:00 pm. Take outs available.
Red Oak High School’s Vocal Music Department presents “FAME- THE MUSICAL” at 7:00 pm in the High School Auditorium. Adults $7. Students and children $6. Purchase tickets by calling the Red Oak High School office 712-623-6610 or stopping by the office.

Saturday, February 29

CHILI COOK-OFF…….11:00 am to 2:00 pm at the Veterans Memorial Museum (603 West Lowell Ave) in Shenandoah sponsored by the VFW & American Legion. Taste & Sample $5 per person. All proceeds go to the Shenandoah Veterans Building.
City-Wide PINEWOOD DERBY….at the Red Oak Elks Lodge (516 N. 1st). Weigh in starts at 2:00 pm. The race at 4:00 pm. ALL AGES are welcome and you don’t have to be a scout. Registration forms along with cars may be picked up at the Red Oak Elks Lodge or see Kyle at Dickel Duit Outdoor Power….or call 402-689-7270. This is a fundraiser to help pay for the Pinewood Derby track the elks purchased for the Cub Scouts. Sponsored by the Red Oak Cub Scout Pack 80 and the Red Oak Elks Lodge.
Clarinda A’s Hall of Fame Banquet at the Clarinda High School. Doors open at 5:00 pm. Autographs beginning at 5:30 pm. Dinner will be served at 6:30 pm. MLB Hall of Famer Ozzie Smith and Form MLB All-Star Von Hayes will be in attendance. Tickets are available at the Chamber Office. Contact Rod Eberly at 712-303-9903 for more information.
All-You-Can-Eat Fish and Chicken Fry at the Emerson American Legion from 5:00 – 7:0-0 pm. Adults $10. Children $5.
Red Oak High School’s Vocal Music Department presents “Fame – The Musical” at 7:00 pm in the High School Auditorium. Adults $7. Students and Children $6. You can purchase tickets by calling the Red Oak High School Office at 712-623-6610 or stopping by the office.

March

April

APRIL…..All SATURDAYS……Red Oak Physicians Clinic will NOT have Saturday clinics on Saturdays in April.

May

June

July

August

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED………………for the 9th Annual Wabash Trace Nature Trail Marathon, Half & Relay……

1. Road Guards at every intersection

2. Packet Stuffing and Distribution

3. Setup at Start and Finish

4. Photographers on the course & start & finish

5. Shuttle Drivers

6. Finish line support/Announcers

7. Clean-up and Tear down

If you are interest, please contact the Shenandoah Chamber at 712-246-3455 or email chamber@shenandoahiowa.net. In Imogene contact race director Becca Castle at 515-210-0269 or email rebeccalynnc@hotmail.com

PLEASE HELP…The Red Oak Optimist Club is in need of a temporary storage location for their bags of cans until the Redemption Center can take them. Please call 712-621-2838 if you could help. Thank ou.

August 31 – Monday

American Red Cross Blood Drive at the Essex City Hall from 8:30 am to 2:30 pm sponsored by the Essex High School Honor Society.

September

SEPTEMBER

October

OCTOBER

Saturday – October 31

14th Annual Trick or Treat on the Trail in Stanton from 3:00 – 5:00 pm. Need groups to pass out candy, candy, hayrack ride helpers. To sign up or for more information contact Jacque Bates at 712-829-2814 or email batesjnb@myfmtc.com

November

The Red Oak Chamber & Industry Association has several events planned for the holiday season – visit http://www.redoakiowa.com for their complete list of events.

Due to the increase in Covid-19 cases in Page County, Shenandoah Public Library will resume curbside only service starting Tuesday, November 10.

As conditions warrant, we will reopen to the public Monday, November 23. Curbside pickup is available Monday through Friday 10 am to 6 pm.

To reserve items and arrange curbside pick-up you may: Call 712-246-2315 Through our website catalog / E-mail to libraryq@shenandoahiowa.net.

HOMEMADE FROZEN PIES…..the Carbon Community Center is selling frozen homemade pies. Peach, Cherry, Apple, and Red Raspberry for $11 each or $4 for a small. Blueberry, Gooseberry, and Strawberry/Rhubarb for $13 each or $4.50 for a small. Contact Patty @ 712-355-8288

NOVEMBER

Monday November 30

Toys for Tots toy drop off and pre-regitration event at Fareway parking lot in Red Oak, 5-7. Santa and the Gammell’ lighted Fire truck will be present. This will be a contctleess event, you can drive through and drop off a toy, and sign up a child. To register a child, it will have to be a parent, guardian or grndparent and you will need a copy of the birth certifiate, date of birth, parent’s names and a telephone number of the person registering the child / children.

December

The Red Oak Chamber & Industry Association has sevral holiday events and ativities planned, visit http://www.redoakiowa.com for a complete list

FROZEN HOMEMAKE PIES….The Carbon Community Center is selling frozen homemade pies….Peach, apple, cherry, and red raspberry $11 each or a small pie for $4. Blueberry, Gooseberry, and Strawberry/Rhubarb $13 each or $4.50 for a small pie. Contact Patty @ 712-355-8288.

Tuesday December 1

PRIME TIMERS and friends…...Meet at Red Oak Pizza Ranch at noon for lunch. The program will start at 12:30 pm. Facemask and social distancing recommended.
The fifth year of Page County Bible Reading Marathon will be December 1. Option 1 – Reading at First Baptist Church in Clarinda from 8 – 7. Option 2 – Read at the church you attend. Option 3 – Read individually or with a group in your home. Questions, call Janelle Pratt at 712-309-5897 for more information or to get assigned scriptures.
Red Oak Eagles WILL BEGIN BINGO tonight 6:30 pm.

Friday -December 4

ANNUAL COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS DINNER at the Corning Community Center from 5:00 – 6:30 pm….DRIVE THRU DINNER. Menu: Turkey, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Corn, Roll, Water, Dessert. Will serve until gone. 1 per person. Sponsored by Living for Christ Outreach. INSTRUCTIONS: Please come down 6th Street from the west and pull into the Community Center front drive thru where you will be asked how many dinners for you and your family? They will give them to you and instructions for your gift will be inside the bag.

Saturday December 5

Red Oak Chamber & Industry Association – kickoff to the giveaway event, 10 am – noon, community Christmas tree family photo shoot, more info – visit http://www,redoakiowa.com

Saturday – December 12

Stanton’s SANTA LUCIA……Due to the ongoing Pandemic, Santa Lucia will be in a virtual format. More details will be announced soon. Please make plans to watch SANTA LUCIA

Saturday – December 19

Christmas tree decorating opportunity….Stanton Legion Santa will go on….but just drive through (Time to be determined) at the Stanton Old Lumberyard Event Center. Families and community organizations are invited to bring a Christmas tree and decorations to help decorate the Santa’s Sleigh area. If you are interested, please contact Jenna Ramsey at jramsey@fmtcnet.com or 712-829-7340

December 30

American Red Cross Blood Drive at the Montgomery County Memorial Hospital in Red Oak from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm.
American Red Cross Blood Drive at the Shenandoah Elks Lodge (701 South Fremont) in Shenandoah from 11:30 am to 5:30 pm.