• 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.

GLASS  WILL  NO  LONGER  BE  ACCEPTED…at the Recycling Bins in Red Oak.  Due to the fact that recycling glass is not cost effective, the r\Recycling Cener does not accept it.  All residents will need to place their glass in their regular garbage.

October 20

• Montgomery County Family YMCA’s 10th ANNUAL MYSTERY DROP. Festivities start at 12:30 pm and the DROP at 1:00 pm at the Red Oak Football/Baseball Field Parking lot.  Only 300 tickets available.  Contact the YMCA and get yours today. Three payouts – $500, $1500,  $5000
• FALL OPEN HOUSE….at the Ferrel House Museum in Randolph, IA from 1:00 to 3:00 pm.  Fall-decorated, 12-room 1871 Italionate House, Wash House, Carriage House, Farm Shed.  Door Prizes.  Refreshments.  NO admission charge.  712-625-4411 for more information.

October 24

• Mosquito/Public Heath Pest Management Continuing Instruction Course for commercial pesticide applicators will be held at the Montgomery Co Extension office in Red Oak.  Registration at 8:30 am followed by sessions from 9:00 am to 11:30 am.  Registration fee is $35 on or before Oct 17th and $45 after.  To register or obtain more information contact Katie Hart at 723-623-2592.
• Mosquito / Public Health Pest Management Course call the Page County ISU Extension and Outreach Office at  712-542-5171 for more information
• Villisca “JAM & DANCE”” at the Villisca Community Building from 6-9 pm.  Ron Graham, Jerry Forney, Jim Wymore, Dave Reeves, Rodger Blanchard, & Taylor Charter.

October 26

• American Red Cross Blood Drive at the Loess Hills Harley-Davidson Inc (57408 190th St.) from 10am to 4pm.
• SPOOKTACULAR TRICK-or-TREAT with residents at Azria Health in Clarinda (600 Manor Drive) at 1:00 pm.   Come in costume.
• Stanton Chamber of Commerce will host the 13th Annual Trick or Treat on the Trail in Stanton, 3-5 PM.
• 3rd ANNUAL HALLOWEEN BOO-BASH….at 5:00 pm at Amity Hall in College Springs.  There will be a chili supper for a free-will donation.  Hayride at 6pm that will take kids trick or treating.  Kids and adult games, face painting, and bouncy house.  Sponsored by the College Springs Fire Department.
• MUMMY and SON  at the Red Oak Elks Lodge 6:30 to 8:30 pm.  Games, costume contest, prizes, snacks, and music.  Kindergarten through 8th grade boys and their oms grandmas, mentors, or mom figures are welcome.  Tickets available at Pudgy Pumpkin & HYVee Service Desk by October 19th will be  $15 per couple and $5 for each additional child.  After Oct 19th $20/couple and $5 for each additional child.   Sponsored by Red Oak Kiwanis Club and YES mentoring.

October 27

• FALL HALLOWEEN FESTIVAL….  at the Grant United Meethodist Church from 2:00 – 4:00 pm. Food, crafts, games, face-painting, bouncy house.  Costumes optional, but encouraged.  Roast hot dogs & make s’mores.  Bob for apples.
• RECONCILED.…Southern Gospel Music Group will be at the First Baptist Church (302 E. 5th) in Malvern at 3:00 pm.  Free will offering.

October 28

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

October 29

• OPEN HOUSE at Azria Health Clarinda at 2:00 pm. (Formerly Westridge) 600 Manor Drive in Clarinda.

October 30

• ALL HALLOWS EVE…..Women’s Wellness Conference presented by Montgomery County Memorial Hospital, featuring comedian, Anita Renfroe at the Wilson Performing Arts Center at 5:30 pm.  Appetizers, mocktails, and exhibits.  Costumes encouraged.  Tickets are $10 and are available by call the Wilson at 623-3183.

October 31

• HARVEST PARTY…..at the Crossroads Community Church in Red Oak (303 E. Oak St. the alley entrance) from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm.  Popcorn and treats.
• Villisca “JAM & DANCE” —HALLOWEEN PARTY”   at the Villisca Community Building from 6-9 pm.  Ron Graham, Jerry Forney, Jim Wymore, Dave Reeves, Rodger Blanchard, & Taylor Charter.

November 2

• 25th Annual FALL FESTIVAL at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Essex 8:00 am to 1:30 pm.  (104 East Street)  Free admission  The church is handicap accessible.  Lunch begins at 11:00 am and includes: Ham balls, Scalloped Chicken Casserole, cheesy potatoes, green beans, salads, rye bread, beverage, pie for a free-will donation.  Carry out meals available by calling 712-379-3331 on Nov 2nd.  Handmade quilts, crafts and decorations for sale.  Bake sale items include: Spritz cookies, Ostakaka, rye bread and more.
• Creations  & More Holiday Shopping Event at the Elks on Highway 59 in Shenandoah from 9am to 4pm.  A free-will donation will be taken at the door supporting the Shenandoah Food Pantry.  The FFA will offer breakfast until 10:30 am. The ladies of the Elks will offer hot lunch and desserts (including home-made pie) starting at 11:00 am.  There will be two rooms full of booths that will offer holiday goodies, gift items, and decor.  Gift wrapping available.
• ANNUAL HOG ROAST hosted by the New Market Fire Department from 5-7 pm.  Serving: pulled pork, beans chips and desserts for a free-will donation.  There will be door prizes.  Donations will go for equipment for a new grass attack truck.

November 3

• FALL DINNER…..at the Griswold United Methodist Church (100 Cass St) from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm.  Featuring:  Ham Balls, Roast Turkey, Dressing, Potatoes, Gravy, Corn, Green Beans, Rolls, Assorted Salads, Pies & Cakes.  Carry out available by calling the church at 712-778-4178 anytime the week of October 28th or on Sunday morning Nov. 3rd. Adults $9.  Children 5-10 $4.50.  Children under 5 free.
• COUNTRY CLASSIC BAND is having a special dance honoring Jim and Louvada  McAlpin’s birthdays at the Miner Pavilion from 2:00 to 5:00 pm.  No admission.  No gifts please.  A free-will donation to the New Market Foundation will be accepted.

November 4

• YOUTH BASKETBALL CAMP at the Viking Center in Stanton for girls and boys 3rd – 6th grades.  Registration deadline is TODAY. l The camp is November 12 – 14 at 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm each day at the Stanton Viking Center.  Contact the Center at 712-829-2900 or email: vikingcenter@myfmtc.com with questions.

November 11

• Get your ugly sweaters ready for the Red Oak Chamber Holiday Extravaganza and the Piccadilly Auction!4:30 PM to 8:00 PM at the White Fair Building.  Tickets on sale NOW for $20 at the Red Oak Chamber and The Pudgy Pumpkin Patch Gift Shop!Chicken breast or roast beef dinner catered by Brenda Vrba through the Red Oak Elks Lodge. For more information about this event please visit redoakiowa.com!

November 13

•  Ornamental and Turf grass Applicators Course, call the Page County ISU Extension and Outreach Office for more information at 712-542-5171
• Greenhouse Pest Management Continuing Instruction Course.  For more information contact the Page County ISU Extension and Outreach Office at 712-542-5171

November 19

• Fumigation Continnuing Instruction Course for fall commercial pesticide applicator training recertification, for more information contact the Page County ISU Extension and Outreach Office, 712-542-5171

November 20

• Commercial Ag Weed, Insect Plant Disease Course, ,for more information, contact the Page County ISU Extension and Outreach office at 712-542-5171

November 21

• Villisca “JAM & DANCE” at the Villilsca Community Center from 6-9 pm.  Ron Graham, Jerry Forney, Jim Wymore, Dave Reeves, Rodger Blanchard, & Taylor Charter.

December 4

• Pest Control Operators Continuing Instruction Course, call the Page County ISU Extension and Outreach Office for more information at 712-542-5171