• 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
• 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 30

• BASKETBALL CAMP….at the Clarinda Lutheran School Gym June 3 – 5 from 9am to Noon.  1st – 3rd Grade Camp – June 3.  7th-8th Grade Camp – June 4.  4th- 6th Grade Camp June 5.  Register at Clarinda Lutheran School  Office 712-542-3657 or www.clarindalutheranschool.com

MONTGOMERY COUNTY FAIR QUEEN CONTESTANTS WANTED….To qualify, contestants must be at least 16 years  of age and not more than 21 years of age by August 8, 2019, have not been married, be enrolled in school or a high school graduate, and be active in at least one worthwhile organization in her community.  You can pick up a form at the Montgomery County Extension office in Red Oak or download the information at www.extension.iastate.edu/montgomery  Applications are due at the Extension Office by noon on Wednesday, July 3rrd.

MONTGOMERY COUNTY BACKPACK REGISTRATION…Registration for backpacks and supplies is open through July 1st.  Forms are available at The Red Oak Presbyterian Church Office (511 E Coolbaugh) in Red Oak between 8:00 am and 12:30 pm. Monday thru Friday. See Amy Kingery.  The forms must also be returned to Amy at the church.  If you have questions, please call Amy at 712-623-4751.  The pickup date for backpacks & supplies will be announced.

MONTGOMERY COUNTY BACKPACK REGISTRATION…Registration for backpacks and supplies is open through July 1st.  Forms are available at The Red Oak Presbyterian Church Office (511 E Coolbaugh) in Red Oak between 8:00 am and 12:30 pm. Monday thru Friday. See Amy Kingery.  The forms must also be returned to Amy at the church.  If you have questions, please call Amy at 712-623-4751.  The pickup date for backpacks & supplies will be announced.

Red Oak Child Development Center is seeking a qualified director for their 6-week to 12 year old child care center (including before/after school program).Applications will be accepted through July 9, 2019.  Please send resume to redoakcc@outlook.com or mail to ROCDC,  PO Box 36,  Red Oak, Iowa  51566

“Sunshine County” County Fair Schedules:

Adams County Fair July 12-17 – 2019 4H Fair book final.pub

Mills County Fair July y12-16 – Mills19 fair schedule

Fremont County Fair July 16-22 – Schedule

Montgomery County Fair July 16-21 – 2019 fair schedule – with fair board edits

Taylor County Fair July 18-21 – Taylor County general Information

Red Oak Child Development Center is seeking a qualified director for their 6-weke to 12 year old child care center ((includes before/after school program).  Applications will be accepted through July 9, 2019. Please send resume to redoakcdc@outlook.com or mail to ROCDC, PO Box 36, Red Oak, Iowa  51566

July 15th – 19th …”IN THE WILD” Vacation Bible School at Crossroads Community Church (303 E. Oak) in Red Oak fro 9:00 am to 12:00 noon for children 5 years old through those entering 6th grade this fall. To pre-register go to www.c3vbscom or for more information go to www.crossroadsredoak.com   email info@crossroadsredoak.com or call 712-357-1060

July 24th – 27th …….The Incredible Race  Vacation Bible School at the Firt Covenant Church in Red Oak.  Wednesday thru Friday 5:30 pm to 8:15 pm with a light supper at 5:30 pm.  Program begins at 6:00 pm.  Saturday 9:30 am to Noon.  NOTE….Opening Night, (July 24th) Race Track Champions Jarod and Carter Westin of Weston Racing will bring their sports modified race car and go-cart).

July 16

•  American Red Cross Blood Drive at the Clarinda Regional Health Center from 10:30 am to 4:30 pm..

July 17

•  American Red Cross Blood Drive at the Bedford American Legion from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.
•  American Red Cross Blood Drive at the Villisca Community Building from 12:00 noon to 6:00 pm.

July 20

• 1st Annual Blue Ribbon 5K Run/1 Mile Walk sponsored by the Montgomery County Family YMCA in Red Oak.  Race time is 8:00 am.  Fee is $15 if register by July 8.  $20 after July 8th.  For more information visit www.mcymca.com or contact the YMCA at 712-623-2161.

July 21

• The Lewis Church of Christ will be celebrating its 125th ANNIVERSARY with an OPEN HOUSE from 2:00 – 4:00 pm at the Lewis Community Center.  There will be a program at 2:30 pm with special music, comments from former ministers, memories from current members and an ice cream social.  The public is invited.
• Stanton Community VBS at the Evangelical Covenant Church (308 Eastern Ave) in Stanton 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm.  A hearty snack will be served  VBS is open to children who are going to be 4 years old by Sept 2019 through those going in to 6th grade.  No Charge.  Nursery care is avaiable ONLY to children of VBS volunteers who are 3 years old and under. THEME: Fixer Upper.  Register at stantoniowa.org/vbs

July 22

• American Red Cross Blood Drive at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church 11:00 am to 5:00 pm.
• Stanton Community VBS at the Evangelical Covenant Church (308 Eastern Ave) in Stanton 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm.  A hearty snack will be served  VBS is open to children who are going to be 4 years old by Sept 2019 through those going in to 6th grade.  No Charge.  Nursery care is avaiable ONLY to children of VBS volunteers who are 3 years old and under.  Theme:  Fixer Upper.  Register at stantoniowa.org/vbs

July 23

• American Red Cross Blood Drive at the Westminster Presbyterian Church in Clarinda from 11:30 am to 5:30 pm.
• Stanton Community VBS at the Evangelical Covenant Church (308 Eastern Ave) in Stanton 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm.  A hearty snack will be served  VBS is open to children who are going to be 4 years old by Sept 2019 through those going in to 6th grade.  No Charge.  Nursery care is avaiable ONLY to children of VBS volunteers who are 3 years old and under.  Theme:  Fixer Upper. Register at stantoniowa.org/vbs

July 24

• Stanton Community VBS at the Evangelical Covenant Church (308 Eastern Ave) in Stanton 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm.  A hearty snack will be served  VBS is open to children who are going to be 4 years old by Sept 2019 through those going in to 6th grade.  No Charge.  Nursery care is avaiable ONLY to children of VBS volunteers who are 3 years old and under.  Theme:  Fixer Upper    Register at stantoniowa.org/vbs

July 25

• Page County Fair – No Fit Open Feeder Calf Show.  Check in from 11am to noon  The Show is at 2:00 pm. Entry fee is $10.  Any calf born in 2019 is eligible.  No age limit for showmen.  No pre-registration.  No health papers needed unless crossing state lines.  Classes will be determined by hip height.  No adhesives allowed. For more information call Chriis Vanderholm at 712-370-4115 or Merlin Swanson at 712-370-0472.
• Stanton Community VBS at the Evangelical Covenant Church (308 Eastern Ave) in Stanton 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm.  A hearty snack will be served  VBS is open to children who are going to be 4 years old by Sept 2019 through those going in to 6th grade.  No Charge.  Nursery care is avaiable ONLY to children of VBS volunteers who are 3 years old and under.  Theme: Fixer Upper   Register at stantoniowa.org/vbs

July 26

• CRAZY DAZE SALE…..at The Lemon Tree Gift Shop from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm in the Lower Level Conference Center.  Refreshments, great savings, no sales tax, bargains galore.

July 27

• American Red Cross Blood Drive at the Avoca American Legion from 8:00 am to 12:30 pm.

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