• 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
• Southwest Iowa Caregiver Support Group meets every 2nd Tuesday of the month at 6pm at Westridge Quality Care in Clarinda.  Call 712-542-5161 with questions.
• Red Oak Rotary Club meets every Tuesday at noon to 1pm for lunch and program at the Red Coach in Red Oak.  Guests always welcome.
• AL-ANON, 12 step program, Tuesday nights at 7 p.m. at Faith Community Church in Red Oak.

• The Shenandoah Eagles Club ( 709 West Thomas) is serving $5.00 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
• Alzheimer’s Family Support Group meetings the last Wednesday of every month at 2:00 pm at the Good Samaritan Society in Red Oak  (201 Alix Avenue).  712-623-3170 or 712-826-9592  for more information.
• 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.

• Over Eaters Anonymous meets every Thursday at 5:30 pm at the 1st Methodist Church in Red Oak.

  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

• 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

*  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.

May 22

•  American Red Cross Blood Drive at the Villisca Community Center from 12:00 noon to 6:00 pm.

May 23

•  VOLUNTEERS NEEDED……  the Clarinda American Legion needs help putting out flag grave markers today at 5pm.  If you would like to help, meet at the main entrance of the Clarinda Cemetry, weather permitting.  Call 970-397-0641 for more information.

May 24

•  FLOOD BENEFIT CONCERT.….at Joe Nebel’s new Shamrock Theater in downtown Imogene from 6pm to 10pm.  Performing will be Jocelyn, George & Dr. Clay McGargill, Jeff Slater, and Union County Band.  An account has been set up at Bank Iowa for anyone who wishes to donate.  Checks can be made out to Floodstock Account and will be tax deductible. l All proceeds will go towards helping flood victims in Fremont and Mills counties.  Ay questions, call George McGargill (712-246-2674 or 712-215-2948 or Joe Nebel 712-246-9467.
• BRADDYVILLE HIGH SCHOOL REUNION at Graddy Hall.  Registration begins at 4pm with catered meal at 5:30 pm.  Anyone connected in any way to the Braddyville School is welcome.  Reservations need to be made by May 21st.  Call Joyce Clark at 712-589-3508.

May 25

• NODAWAY HIGH SCHOOL 1959 Class Reunion…..at the home of Carole (Shell) Lewis at 3172 130th Lane, Villisca.   As part of that day they invite any and all people who attended Nodaway, who taught school at Nodaway, who were friends with Nodaway to come and join them in an OPEN HOUSE from 1-4 pm. This is a very informal time of reminiscing.  For more information contact Carole at 712-826-8148 or send an email to Carolew@myfmtc.com
•  LEWIS ALUMNI BANQUET at the Lewis Community Building beginning at 6:00 pm.  Anyone who attend the Lewis School is welcome to attend.  Reservations are needed by May 20.  Call Sandy Tye 712-789-9400.

May 26

• DECORATION DAY SERVICES at the Hawleyville Cemetery at 1:00 pm.  In case of inclement weather, please contact Ed or Angie Hakes.

May 27

•  VOLUNTEERS are needed to place American Flags throughout Evergreen Cemetery in Red Oak and at the graves of veterans on Memorial Day.  Court of Honor large flag placement is at 6:00 am and will be removed at 4:00 pm.  Boy Scouts small flags will be placed at 6;30 am and removed at 4:00 pm.  If you would like to volunteer in placing or removing the flags, please meet at the Evergreen Cemetery entrance in Red Oak.  Wear gloves, walking shoes, a hat, and bring water to drink.
• BREAKFAST WITH “THE PANCAKE MAN”  at the Lewis Community Center from 7:30 am to 10:30 am.  Serving pancakes, sausages, juice, and coffee for a free will donation.
• GRISWOLD MEMORIAL DAY SERVICE…. 10:30 am at the Griswold Cemetery.  Lunch will be served after the services at the Griswold Community Building.  In case of rain, services will be held at the Griswold Community Building
• MEMORIAL DAY DINNER at the First Presbyterian Church in Villisca from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm.  Serving shredded beef sandwiches, potato salad, green beans, potato chips, assorted desserts and drinks.  Adults $9.  Children (under 12) $4.
• MEMORIAL DAY DINNER/QUILT BAZAAR/BAKE SALE..at the Prescott United Church from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm.  Menu: pork loin or meatloaf, cheesy potatoes, corn/green beans, salads, pie/dessert and drink.  Adults $8.50.  Ages 5-12 $4.  Under 5 free.

May 28

•  FREE BASEBALL….. Free admission to the Red Oak vs. Stanton Varsity Baseball game 7:30 pm at Anderson park in Stanton provided by Farmers Mutual Telephone Company.

June

August 1

Kick off the School Year: Shoe Drive!!
Jones Mechanical is hosting a shoe drive now through August 17th. We are collecting children’s shoes in all shapes and …sizes in either gently used or new condition. All shoes will be donated to LOCAL KIDS in our community!!
DROP OFF LOCATIONS INCLUDE: Jones Mechanical, The Rainbow Cafe, The Pudgy Pumpkin Patch, Butik, Mark Jackson’s Hardware Hank, Fareway and the YMCA. Donate today!!!!!

August 4

*  9th Annual Cruisin’ Shenandoah.  Show and Shine 6 – 8 pm.  Registration starts at 4:30 pm.  Please bring a non-perishable food item for the food pantry to cover registration.  The event will be held in the Shenandoah Public Library Parking Lot.  For more information contact Carrie at 712-246-2315.

Kick off the School Year: Shoe Drive!!
Jones Mechanical is hosting a shoe drive now through August 17th. We are collecting children’s shoes in all shapes and …sizes in either gently used or new condition. All shoes will be donated to LOCAL KIDS in our community!!
DROP OFF LOCATIONS INCLUDE: Jones Mechanical, The Rainbow Cafe, The Pudgy Pumpkin Patch, Butik, Mark Jackson’s Hardware Hank, Fareway and the YMCA. Donate today!!!!!

August 19

*  Friends of the Hitchcock House present David Connon with a program entitled “Iowans who fought against the Union” from 2-4 pm at the Hitchcock House in Lewis.  The Hitchcock House is open for tours beginning at 1pm Tuesdays through Sundays through Sept 30th.  The tour is $5 for 9th grade and up, 8th grade and under Free.  Last tour begins at 4:15 pm.  Call 712-769-2323.

August 1

Kick off the School Year: Shoe Drive!!
Jones Mechanical is hosting a shoe drive now through August 17th. We are collecting children’s shoes in all shapes and …sizes in either gently used or new condition. All shoes will be donated to LOCAL KIDS in our community!!
DROP OFF LOCATIONS INCLUDE: Jones Mechanical, The Rainbow Cafe, The Pudgy Pumpkin Patch, Butik, Mark Jackson’s Hardware Hank, Fareway and the YMCA. Donate today!!!!!

August 4

*  9th Annual Cruisin’ Shenandoah.  Show and Shine 6 – 8 pm.  Registration starts at 4:30 pm.  Please bring a non-perishable food item for the food pantry to cover registration.  The event will be held in the Shenandoah Public Library Parking Lot.  For more information contact Carrie at 712-246-2315.

Kick off the School Year: Shoe Drive!!
Jones Mechanical is hosting a shoe drive now through August 17th. We are collecting children’s shoes in all shapes and …sizes in either gently used or new condition. All shoes will be donated to LOCAL KIDS in our community!!
DROP OFF LOCATIONS INCLUDE: Jones Mechanical, The Rainbow Cafe, The Pudgy Pumpkin Patch, Butik, Mark Jackson’s Hardware Hank, Fareway and the YMCA. Donate today!!!!!

August 19

*  Friends of the Hitchcock House present David Connon with a program entitled “Iowans who fought against the Union” from 2-4 pm at the Hitchcock House in Lewis.  The Hitchcock House is open for tours beginning at 1pm Tuesdays through Sundays through Sept 30th.  The tour is $5 for 9th grade and up, 8th grade and under Free.  Last tour begins at 4:15 pm.  Call 712-769-2323.

SOCKTOBER….

The Red Oak Middle School invites everyone to donate new socks which will be given to area nursing homes, West Central and food pantries.  Take your donation to the Red Oak Middle School.  Donations will be accepted through October.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED….

Iowa State’s College of Engineering is seeking volunteers for the annual Iowa First Lego League Regional Qualifier on November 10 which will be held in VILLISCA.  To learn more about the program and about volunteering go to www.isek.iastate.edu/fll/volunteers/ or email fllvolunteer@iastate.edu