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On-going events in our area
- Red Oak Kiwanis Club meets every Monday at noon at the Pizza Ranch in Red Oak. Guests always welcome.
- 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 Pizza Ranch 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 $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.
Current events in our area
January 24
- American Red Cross Blood Drive at the Essex High School 8:00 am to 1:30 pm.
- Red Oak Public Library Story Time at 10:15 am. Theme: Bedtime
- SOUTHWEST IOWA BEEKEEPERS MEETING …7:00 p.m. at the Weitzel’s Restaurant & Bar, 1904 E. 7th St. (Intersection of Highway 83 or White Pole Road and Highway 71) in Atlantic. Dutch treat meal. The program will be State Apairist, Andy Joseph talking about making splits. RSVP and more information: Donna or Mike 712-778-4256 or mbrahms@netins.net
- DASH 4 CASH…..You could win $100.00. At the Red Oak High School with Glenwood between the Girls and Boys games. Sponsored by the Red Oak Rotary Club and KCSI.
January 25
- Legislative Coffee in Shenandoah at 8:00 am at the Safety Center Bricker Room with Rep. Cecil Dolecheck and Senator Mark Costello. Donuts and coffee will be served.
- 9th ANNUAL RED OAK FFA TOY SHOW at the White 4-H Exhibit Building in Red Oak from 9am to 3pm. Admission is $3.00. Ten and under are free. Food available. FREE parking. Contact Alan Spencer for more information.
- CLARINDA LEGISLATIVE BRIEFING….10:00 am at the Glenn Miller Birthplace Museum meeting room (122 W. Clark St.) State Senator Mark Costello and State Representative Cecil Dolecheck will be present to discuss legislative issues and answer your questions. The public is invited.
January 26
- SPAGHETTI FEED BENEFIT for Rudy Kinard as he undergoes Leukemia Treatment. The benefit will be held at the Montgomery County Family YMCA in Red Oak from 11am to 1pm. (Rudy is the tennis instructor at the Y). A minimum of $5 is suggested per meal, but more is welcome.
January 27
- American Red Cross Blood Drive at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church (1101 E. Summit) in Red oak from 11:30 am to 5:30 pm.
January 28
- American Red Cross Blood Drive at the Malvern Library (502 Main St.) from 11:30 am to 5:30 pm.
January 29
- 2020 FARM BILL DECISIONS…. an evening Farm Bill Meeting will be held at the Gold Fair Building in Red Oak (1809 N. 4th) from 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm. This is open to the public. No registration fee. Pre-registration is needed for planning purposes. Call the Montgomery County Extension Office 48 hours in advance. 712-623-2592.
- American Red Cross Blood Drive at the Lewis Community Center 12:00 Noon to 5:30 pm.
January 31
- Red Oak Public Library Story Time at 10:15 am. Theme: Snow
February 1
February 2
- 17th Annual Clarinda Lutheran School German Dinner & Silent Auction 11:00 am to 1:00 m. Silent Auction begins at 10:30 am. MENU: Mariated Pork Loin, Bratwurst,Bavarian Sauerkraut, Hot German Potato Salad, Green Beans with Bacon, Scalloped Apples, Homemade breads, Lots of German desserts. This is a benefit dinner for the school. Cost of this meal is free-will donation. Call 712-542-3657 for reservations.
February 3
- Montgomery County Democrats Caucuses tonight at 7:00 pm. For more information about locations contact Joey Norris, Montgomery County Democrat Chairman at 515-454-0205
- American Red Cross Blood Drive at the Trinity Lutheran Church (512 2nd St.) in Glenwood from 12:-00 pm NOON to 6:00 pm.
February 6
- Shenandoah Chocolate Walk 4-7 pm. Start at the Depot.
February 8
- SLEEP IN HEAVENLY PEACE....is hosting a bed building day at the Red Oak Mini Barns (south of Red Oak on Highway 48) from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. All tools and supplies are provided and no prior experience is needed. Plans are to cut, sand, and finish the lumber needed for a minimum of 25 beds. For more information contact chapter President – Jake Johnson at jake.johnson@shp.org. Anyone is welcome to help.
- 10th Annual Daddy/Daughter Dance sponsored by the Red Oak Rotary Club. The dance will be at the White Fair Building in Red Oak from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. Cost is $15/couple (each additional daughter is just $7) Tickets are available at the Wilson Performing Arts Center or call Kara at 712-623-3135 to reserve tickets.
February 9
- PANCAKE MAN…..The Elliott Community Club is hosting a Pancake Feed with THE PANCAKE MAN from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm at the Elliott Community Building. $7 for adults. $5 for 10 and under. Proceeds will be used for community projects.
- St. Clare Church – 45th ANNUAL SPAGHETTI DINNER at J. Bruner’s (117 N. 15th) in Clarinda. Serving from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm. Free will offering. Cal 712-542-2030 or email stclareclarinda@mchsi.com for more details.
February 10
- American Red Cross Blood Drive at the South Page High School from 1:15 pm to 5:30 pm.
- Clarinda Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet at the Clarinda Country Club. ….Social Time at 6:00 pm and dinner at 6:30 pm, with the program at 7:30 pm. Banquet speaker is Dan Meers, who is the KC Wolf, the official mascot of the Kansas City Chiefs. Dinner reservations for the bnaquet are $20/person and can be made by calling the Chamber office at 712-542-2166. Deadline is Wednesday, February 5.
February 11
- American Red Cross Blood Drive at the Shenandoah High School from 8:30 am to 2:30 pm.
February 12
- Montgomery County is offering the Commercial Ag Weed, Insect, and Plant Disease Management Continuing Instruction Course for commercial pesticide applicators today at the Montgomery County Extension office. Registration begins a 8:30 am and the course runs from 9:00 am to 11:30 am. Registration fee is $35 on or before Feb 5 and $45 after Feb 5. To register or to obtain additional information contact Katie Hart a 712-623-2592.
February 13
- American Red Cross Blood Drive at the Sidney High School from 8:30 am to 2:30 pm.
February 17
- Training Session for fruit and vegetable growers and others interested in learning about produce safety today at the United Christian Presbyterian Church (1500 Industrial Ave.) in Bedford. The cost for the workshop s $20 for Iowa residents and $120 for out-of-state growers. Two growers from the same farm/company can attend for $20 if hey are willing to share a binder. Cost includes the manual, certificate of completion, and lunch. To register and pay with a credit card go to the Safe Produce website. To register and pay by check, email IowaFSMA@iastate.edu or cal 515-294-6773.
February 19
- Montgomery County will host a Seed Treatment Continuing Instruction Course for commercial pesticide applicators today at the Montgomery County Extension office. Registration begins at 8:30 am and the course runs from 9 to 11 am. Registration fee is $35 on or before Feb 12 and $45 after Feb 12. To register or to obtain additional information contact Katie Hart at 712-623-2592.
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.