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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 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.
- 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.
- 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
Current events in our area
May 18
Immunization Clinic at the Mills County Public Health office in Glenwood from 8:30 to 11:00 am.
* The Mills Masquers present “Mobile Home Sweet Home” at the Barton-Rowe Theatre near Glenwood at 7:30 pm. Tickets can be reserved by calling the theatre at 712-527-3600 or go onlne at millsmasquers.org. Tickets are available at Glenwood State Bank. $10 for adults, $9 for students and seniors, $6 for children 12 and under. Special rate for groups of 10 or more.
May 19
* Immunization Clinic at the Mills County Public Health office in Glenwood from 9:30 am to 11:30 am. (This clinic has been moved to Friday 5-18 from 8:30 to 11:00 am)
* The Mills Masquers present “Mobile Home Sweet Home” at the Barton-Rowe Theatre near Glenwood at 7:30 pm. Tickets can be reserved by calling the theatre at 712-527-3600 or go online at millsmasquers.org. Tickets are available at Glenwood State Bank. $10 for adults, $9 for students and seniors, $6 for children 12 and under. Special rate for groups of 10 or more.
May 21
* American Red Cross Blood Drive at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church (1101 East Summit) in Red Oak from 11:30 am to 5:30 pm.
May 22
* Regular Meeting of the Essex Community Club at 7pm at the Essex Community Room. All are welcome. Updates and information will be given on Labor Day 2018, the current phase of the sidewalk project, volunteer opportunities, recent activities and events, and upcoming events.
May 23
* American Red Cross Blood DRive at the Villisca Community Center from 12:00 noon to 6:00 pm.
May 24
* Clarinda Community Pre-school “End of School Event” from 4-7 pm at the school (210 North 17th) Hot Dogs, Sonrisers popcorn, Games, Bounce House and Silent auction. Fun for all ages.
* Montgomery County Public Health Immunization Clinic from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm.
May 25
* American Red Cross Blood Drive at the Essex High School from 8am to 2pm.
May 26
* Lake Icaria 5K Trail Run or 2Mile Fun Run/Walk 7:30 – 8:15 am registration @ Bobbers Down Marina…..8:30 am start time. Youth Fishing Clinic/Contest – Registration @ Bobbers Down Marina at 10am….Clinic/Contest 10:30 to 11:30 am. Lunch at noon for participants.
* American Red Cross Blood Drive at the Loess Hills Harley-Davidson, Inc from 10am to 4pm.
* Lewis Alumni/Community Banuqet at the Lewis Community Center at 6:00 pm. Tickets are $10. Call Emily Jobe at 712-769-2285 for reservations.
May 27
* The 138th MEMORIAL DAY Service and annual meeting of the Association will be held at the Walnut Cemetery in West Township at 3:00 pm. Bring lawn chairs, rain or shine, to the tent. Due to road repair visitors are encouraged to enter from Oman or Paddock on the Mills Count side or 250th Street from the Montgomery County side.
May 28
* MEMORIAL DAY service at the Gomer Cemetery at 10:00 am. The Gomer Cemetery is located 1 miles east of Wales. There will be a guest speaker.
* Griswold Memorial Day Service 10:30 at the Griswold Cemetery. Guest speaker will be Brigadier General Linda Hemminger. There will be a free-will donation lunch following the service at the Griswold Community Building. In case of inclement weather, the service will be held at the Griswold Community Building.
* The Grand Community Preservationists will host a service at the Grant Cemetery at 11am to honor lost veterans. Following the service the Annual Memorial Day Dinner will be held at the Grant United Methodist Church from 11:30 am to 1pm for a free will offering. Menu: Sloppy joe or ham sandwich, baked beans, assorted salads, pies, desserts, coffee, tea, or lemonade. Then from 2-6 pm enjoy country-bluegrass music performed by Jim & Kathy Wymore and special guests at the Grant Park. Admission is $7 (helps support maintenance of the park stage) A concession stand will be open with hot dogs, polish sausage, soda, coffee, iced tea, and desserts.
* Memorial Day Community Picnic in Red Oak at the Red Coach Courtyard following the Court of Honor Memorial Day Service. Free Food. Live Music. Fun and games for the whole family.
June 29
* American Red Cross Blood Drive at the Grape Community Hospital in Hamburg from 8am to 2pm.
June 30
Joshua LeRette BAKE SALE 8:00 am at Fareway Food Store in Red Oak. All proceeds go to the local food pantry.
* Villisca Lions 2018 Annual DISC GOLF TOURNEY at 219 Central Avenue – Villisca.. 9:30 am registration. 10:00 Tee Time. $5 registration Fee. $50 for 1st place. For additional information contact John at 712-789-2298 or Lee at 712-789-1419.
* French Icarian Bastille Day Dinner at the French Icarian Village (East of Corning on Highway 34, North on Notchwood Road, west 1/2 mile) Cocktails at 5:30 pm. Supper at 6:30 pm. $40 per person or $75 per couple. Menu: Appetizers, Wine, Kady’s Prime Rib, Baked Chicken, Baked Potatoes, Salads, Roll, & Dessert. To reserve your tickets call: Teresa Parmenter at 515-321-9743 or Cathy Riley at 641-990-0108
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
THANKSGIVING PIE SALE…..Apple for $10 , Caramel Apple Pecan for $12, Pumpkin for $10, or Pumpkin Cheesecake for $20. Contact Kari Edie or Becki Peterson at 712-623-3170 at Good Samaritan Society in Red Oak by November 16th. Scheduled pick up is November 20-21 between 8am and 2pm or make other arrangements.
TOYS FOR TOTS.…..The Red Oak Police Department and the Red Oak Volunteer Firefighters are again the distribution point for the Marine Toys for Tots program in Montgomery County. Registration is open now until December 1st. Toy Drop Off Day is November 26th at the Fareway Parking lot from 6-8pm and Santa will be there. November 30 is the main sign up day at the Red Oak Fire Station from 10am to 2pm. Toy delivery date is December 21st. A parent, guardian, or grandparent are the only ones allowed to sign up a child….bring the child’s birth certificate. If you have any questions, call Sergeant Drew Askey of the Red Oak Police Department 623-6500.
November 22
- The 11th Annual COMMUNITY THANKSGIVING MEAL from 11am to 1pm at the Montgomery County Family YMCA Multi-Purpose Room in Red Oak. If you would like to donate a salad or dessert or would like to help setup, serve, clean-up, or deliver meals, contact Lila Behrens at 370-8701. If you would like to have a meal delivered contact Pastor Caryn at 623-4751 by Nov 20th.
November 25
- 80th Birthday Open House for Dixie Fritz, 2-4 p.m., New Market Pavilion (High School Gym)
November 28
- American Red Cross Blood Drive at the East Mills High School 10am -4pm.
November 30
- American Red Cross Blood Drive at the South Page High School 12:30 pm to 5:30 pm.
December 1
Clarinda CHRISTMAS TOUR OF HOMES….1:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Homes include James & Jennifer Fine, Josh & Ashley Dow, John & Mary Clair Hunter, Larry & Shira Bridie. Advanced Tickets $10 ($15 at the door) Available at Clarinda Chamber office, Easter’s True Value, Garrison Coffee House and Taylor Pharmacy. 712-542-2166 for more information.
December 2
- Clarinda CHRISTMAS TOUR OF HOMES 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Homes included are James & Jennifer Fine, Josh & Ashley Dow, John & Mary Claire Hunter, and Larry & Shira Bridie. Advanced Tickets are $10 ($15 at door) Available for purchase at Clarinda Chamber office, Easter’s True Value, Garrison Coffee House and Taylor Pharmacy. Call 712-542-2166 for more information.
Holiday Tour of Historic Homes in Macedonia 2:00 – 5:00 pm. Advance Tickets $10 and available at Macedonia City Hall, Pioneer Trail Museum, Oakland Blossoms, Painted Camel or from MHPS members. Tickets also available at host homes on the day of the tour. Fundraiser for Macedonia Historical Preservation Society. Questions call 712-486-2568.
- TUBA CHRISTMAS, an ensemble of tubas, baritones, euphoniums, sousaphones, and other low brass, playing Christmas favorites at the Southwestern Community College campus in room 180 of the Instructional Center at 4:30 pm. Those wishing to particpate should register at 1:30 pm with rehearsal to follow at 2:00pm. Cost for participants is $10 and you will need to provide your own music. The PERFORMANCE is at 4:30 pm and the general public is invited. Admission to the 4:30 performance will be a free-will donation and/or a non-perishable food item. If you have questions, or need to order music, please check the TubaChristmas website, tubachristmas.com or call Wade at 641-202-3011.
- TEAMMATES MENTORING Banquet at the Griswold Central Church of Christ Family Life Center. Pasta Dinner catered by Dusty’s at 6:00 pm. After dinner speaker is Demoine Adams, former Husker football player. Tickets are $20 per person or $140 for table of 8. Please contact Judy Foutch at Griswold High School to purchase tickets 712-778-2154. Proceeds go toward the costs of mentor training.
December 5
- A Pest Control Operators Continuing Instruction Course for commercial pesticide applicators will be held at the Montgomery County Extension office in Red Oak. Registration at 8:30 am…followed by sessions from 9 to 11:30 am. The registration fee is $60 on or before Nov. 28 and $70 after Nov. 28. To register or to obtain additional information about the course contact Katie Hart at the ISU Extension and Outreach Montgomery County Office at 712-623-2592.
December 6
- TASTE of CLARINDA from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Shop Clarinda businesses, sample recipes for free and collect recipe cards. A total of 30 participating businesses. This is FREE to the public and a map of the participating businesses can be picked up at the Clarinda Chamber office and all participating locations. Call 712-542-2166 or visit www.clarinda.org for more information.
December 7
- BENEFIT for MARYBETH HAVENER at the Red Oak Elks building (519 N. 1st St.) Free will donation dinner at 5:30 pm by Brenda Vrba. Live auction at 6:30 pm with Steve Bergren and Grant Vrba guest auctioneers. Quilts, handmade goods, and local business donations.
December 16
- Christmas Cantata “Come Let Us Adore” at the First United Methodist Church (600 E. Hammond) in Red Oak 4-5 pm. Free admission. Refreshments to follow. Directed by Tim Marsden.