• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

  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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

Sunday – November 1

• BENJAMIN PAYNE BENEFIT 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm at the White Fair Building and Livestock Pavilion at the Montgomery County Fair Grounds.  Lunch will be a free-will donation.  (Meal donated by the Mills/Montgomery Cattleman and Brenda Vrba). Live Auction at 3:00 pm. Masks required and social distancing.

Monday – November 2

• American Red Cross Blood Drive at the Oakland Riverside High School  from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm.
• American Red Cross Blood Drive at the Griswold High School from 8:30 a to 2:30 pm.
• American Red Cross Blood Drive at the Fremont Mills High School from 12:00 noon to 6:00 pm.
• American Red Cross Blood Drive at the Trinity Lutheran Church (512 2nd St.) in Glenwood from 12:00 noon to 6:00 pm.

Tuesday – November 3

• ELECTION NIGHT SUPPER…..at the First United Methodist Church (600 E. Hammond) in Red Oak 4:30 pm – 7:00  CURBSIDE AND DELIVERY.  Menu:  Chicken & Noodles, mashed potatoes, green beans and a cookie for a FREE WILL DONATION.  If you live in Red Oak and would like your meal delivered, please call the church at 712-623-2367 or Karon Stanley at 712-621-0155.
• ELECTION DAY DINNER @ Prescott United Church from 5:00 – 7:00 pm.  Curb Side Pickup.  MENU:  Sloppy Joes with fresh bakery bun, Cheesy potatoes, Green bean casserole, Cookie and Bottled water.   CALL ORDER IN BEFORE PICKUP….515-669-5375 OR 641-202-4222.  Adults $8.  Ages 5-12 $4. Under 5 FREE.

Wednesday – November 4

• American Red Cross Blood Drive at the Corning Community Center (601 6th Street) from 11:30 am to 5:00 pm.

Thursday – November 5

• Knights of Columbus – PORK LOIN SUPPER  from 5:00 – 7:00 pm at St. Mary’s Catholic Church (1510 Highland Ave) in Red Oak.  This is a DRIVE-UP or DRIVE THRU ONLY….Please enter the church parking lot from the west entrance off Highland Ave in a single lane, drive up to the tables at the south facing doors.   MENU:  charcoal grilled pork tenderloin served on an open faced backed fresh today bun with made today BBQ sauce, made today coleslaw, enhanced pork & beans. and of course DESSERT. Adults $10, Children 5-12 $5, and children under 5 free.  PLEASE have the exact amount for your meals when you drive through….either check or currency.   THANK YOU.

Tuesday – November 10

• American Red Cross Blood Drive  at the Glenwood high School from 6:30 am to 1:00 pm.

Thursday – November 12

• American Red Cross Blood Drive  at the Red Oak High School Auditorium from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm.

Saturday – November 14

• SPAGHETTI BAKE …hosted by the Corning/Villisca Boy Scout Troop 124.  Pre-Order TO-GO spaghetti bake dinner and pick up at the Corning Methodist Church 12 Noon – 3:00 pm. (enter the driveway from 10th St. and exit on Nodaway). Text or call 641-202-5046 or email boyscoutstbt124@yahoo.com to order hot or cold anytime spaghetti bakes $10 minimum.  $5 delivery charge weather permitting in/out of town.

Thursday – November 19

• Food Pantry Fundraiser….at the First Presbyterian Church in Corning from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm. in the parking lot (Enter at 10th St.)  FREE WILL DONATION.  Proceeds to Natura Food Pantry.  Menu:  Pork Loin, Potato Casserole, green beans, roll, Pumpkin dessert.  Call 641-322-4917 to schedule.  Delivery is available at the same number.

Saturday – November 21

• “MURDER ON THE DISORIENTATED EXPRESS” presented by Main Street Corning 6:00 – 9:00 pm at the Happy Hollow Country Club.  $50 per person.  Appetizers, Dinner, and Dessert.  Come in Character (or not).  It’s 1938 and the luxury coaches are packed with the traveling rich and famous.  Reservations call 641-322-3243. Reserve your table of 4.  Choice of chicken or bacon wrapped tenderloin.  Tickets can be purchased via check, Venmo, or Evenbrite.

Friday – November 27

• C A N C E L L E D…..The Clarinda Lighted Christmas Parade has been cancelled due to the current COVID-19 Pandemic under the advisement of local public health officials.  Next year’s parade will be November 26, 2021.

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.