Wayland Economic Development annual Memorial Day Breakfast. Serving from 6:30 to 9 am. Pancakes, eggs, sausage Juice, coffee for a free will offering.
Winfield Community Memorial Day Service will be held at 10 am at the Presbyterian Church. The speaker will be Staff Sgt. Scott Jennings.
The Mt. Pleasant Memorial Day observance will be held at the Mt. Pleasant High School Gym at 10:30 am. Lanon Baccam is the featured speaker.
The Milton Lions Club will serve a full meal with desserts form 11:30 am to 1 pm at the Milton American Legion Building. Adults $8, kids 5-12 $4.
The New London Memorial Day observance will be held at 2 pm at the veteran’s memorial. In case of inclement weather the e ent will be moved to the VFW post.
The flags on display at the Henry County Court House will be retired today(Tuesday) at 4 pm. Volunteers are welcome to help.
Main Street’s Market on Main opens for the season and will be every Tuesday from 4:30 to 6:30 pm in Central Park. Also, Hot Wings and Craft Beer in Central Park 5 to 8 pm. Music featuring The Boyz. $5 wings and $15 for wings and craft beer.
The Mt. Pleasant Compost Site is open Saturdays 8 am to 5 pm and every Wednesday from 1 to 6 pm The site is located Southwest of Saunders Park at the end of Yocum Lane and Hoaglin Drive.
Mt. Pleasant Farmers Market from 4 to 6 pm at McMillan Park under Wright Pavilion.
This is the last taco night for the season at the New London VFW. Serving from 5-7:30 pm. Carryouts available.
Salem Community Wide garage sales from 8 am to 5 pm and Saturday from 8 am to 2 pm. No maps this year so watch for the signs.
Relay for Life Team No One Walks Alone will have a garage and bake sale at the Salem Park Shelter House. They will also serve breakfast and lunch each day.
Walmart at 1045 North Grand Avenue in Mt. Pleasant is hosting a blood drive from 3-6 pm. Community members and employees are welcome to donate. The blood drive will take place in the Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center donor bus in the parking lot.
June 1st-3rd ~ Birmingham Homecoming. There will be a Tractor Show, Car Show, Parade, Music, Tractor Pull & more. Birmingham City Park, 221 S. Wood St., Birmingham, IA. The Birmingham Lions annual tenderloin dinner begins at 5 pm in the city park shelter house.
Denmark Heritage Days in Denmark, Iowa begins today and runs thru Sunday. Here are the Friday activities as well as what’s happening daily:
Breakfast on Main Street…Free will breakfast. Opera House, 7-9am. 103 Main St., Bonaparte, IA.
Douds Biscuits & Gravy Breakfast & Citywide Garage Sales ….Free will breakfast at Douds Community Center. 7-10am. Garage Sales open at 8am. On Main St. IA-98, Douds, IA. The Douds Legion Auxiliary Garage Sale will be held from 8 am to 6 pm. Free will offering on all items. Across the highway from the Kwik Shop in Douds.
Bentonsport Farmers Market…Fresh produce, homemade crafts, baked goods, plants, flowers, jams, etc. The market will be held every Saturday from 10am-1pm. Bentonsport Riverside Park, 21964 Hawk Dr., Bentonsport, IA
June 2nd thru June 4th Annual Sharon Norton Memorial Gospel Sing….Music, Food, Fun, & Fellowship. Bring lawn chair and covered dish to share. 1-6pm. Grace Community Center (AKA: MILTON METHODIST CHURCH), 107 Main St., Milton, IA
Birmingham Homecoming thru Sunday. There will be a Tractor Show, Car Show, Parade, Music, Tractor Pull & more. Birmingham City Park, 221 S. Wood St., Birmingham, IA. Food available during Birmingham Homecoming:
Birmingham Lions serving 7 am sunrise breakfast serving biscuits and gravy
12 noon lunch served at the United Methodist Church…pulled pork, all beef jumbo hotdogs, brats, chips, drinks and desserts.
5 pm Fire Department Iowa chop dinner
All the meals are served in the city park shelter house.
Salem Community Wide garage sales from 8 am to 2 pm. No maps this year so watch for the signs.
Relay for Life Team No One Walks Alone will have a garage and bake sale at the Salem Park Shelter House. They will also serve breakfast and lunch.
Heritage Days continues in Denmark, Iowa. Here are the Saturday activities followed by the daily events:
Flag Raising Ceremony by the Boy Scouts
7:30-9:00AM Breakfast at the Fire Station
8:00AM Town Wide Yard Sales
10:00AM Custom Cars & Pickups
11:00AM Fire Safety House for Kids
12:00PM Car & Tractor Parade
1:00PM Silver Steppers Performance
2:00PM Live Auction
2:30PM Pedal Tractor Pulls
3:00PM Bill Riley Talent Competition
Daily Events
Tractors and gas engines on display
Gas Engine Swap Meet
Flea Market, Book Sale, Crafts
City-wide garage sales.
Book Sale
Educational exhibits
Little Train rides for kids
Tractor, car, and gas engine parade at noon
Wever I.O.O.F. Homemade ice Cream
The Mt. Pleasant compost site is open every Saturday from 8 am to 5 pm at the end of Yocum Lane behind Saunders Park.
Mt. Pleasant Farmers Market at McMillan Park under Wright Pavilion from 8:30 to 11 am. This is Kids Day and the day for the monthly Market Medley.
Hillsboro Christian Church invites everyone to a community BBQ from 6pm to 8 pm. This is a fun, free social gathering with food, friends and games. The church is located at 101 S. King Street in Hillsboro.
Last day of Birmingham Homecoming. There will be a Tractor Show, Car Show, Parade, Music, Tractor Pull & more. Birmingham City Park, 221 S. Wood St., Birmingham, IA.
At 1:30 pm the Dover Museum in New London presents “Quilts for All Seasons” with Mt. Pleasant quilter Jo Crabb. These works of art vary from small wall hangings to bed sized quilts. There is no charge and refreshments will be served.
St. Peter’s United Church of Christ in Franklin, Iowa annual ice cream social from 4-6 pm. They will be serving three flavors of homemade ice cream-vanilla, chocolate and maple nut, hot chicken and beef burger sandwiches, hot dogs, pie, cake and drinks. Everyone is invited.
The Mediapolis Museum will be holding their second Bingo fundraiser.
Costs are $2 per shuttle slide card, $2 per paper game, and $2 for raffle tickets. There will also be snacks and drinks available for purchase. Along with Bingo, there will food and refreshments for purchase. The fundraiser is part of the 2018 fundraising initiative. The Mediapolis Museum’s Bingo event will be held at 2 p.m. at City Hall in Mediapolis.
Anyone with questions may contact Kim Earnest at 319-394-3895.
This is the last day of Heritage Days in Denmark, Iowa. Here’s what’s happening today:
The Sugar Creek and Wayland Mennonite Churches are hosting vacation bible school from 8:45 to 11:30 am today thru June 8 for preschool thru 6th graders.
There is a community blood drive from noon to 3 pm at Hearth and Home Technologies, 1915 W. Saunders in the training room.
The Henry County Pioneer Cemetery Commission will meet at 1:00 in the Conference Room in the Henry County Courthouse. All those interested in the Pioneer Cemeteries of Henry County are welcome to attend.
Walk-in Bingo at the Mt. Pleasant Vets Hall every Monday at 6:30 pm. Each game sold separately. Play as much or as little as you want. The public is welcome.
Primary elections are being held today. The polls are open from 7 am to 9 pm. KILJ will have results when the polls close courtesy of Two Rivers Bank. Voters should vote in the same location they vote in other elections.
Main Street’s Market on Main from 4 to 6 pm in Central Park.
The Healthy Henry County monthly Wellness Workshop held at the Fellowship Cup will focus on fad diets, why they don’t work and what we should work on instead to create a healthy lifestyle. Call the Cup at 385-3242 to register for this free work shop.
Henry County Community Morning blood drive will be from 8:30 am to 11:30 am at 1400 E. Washington St., inside the E3 Center Meeting Room.
The Mt. Pleasant compost site is open every Wednesday from 1 to 6 pm. It’s located behind Saunders Park at the end of Yocum Lane.
Mt. Pleasant Farmers Market at McMillan Park from 4 to 6 pm under Wright Pavilion.
Case Memorial on North Main Street in Mt. Pleasant will host Alive After Five, the Chambers monthly networking event for members, their employees and friends.
Farmers and consultants who deal with grazing will want to attend a pasture walk at the farmstead of Thomas Heidt, 3388 240th Street, Lockridge. Registration and a free ribeye sandwich dinner, served by Jefferson County Cattlemen, will be from 5:00pm – 5:30pm. At 5:45pm the pasture walk will begin. This event, hosted by the Lower Skunk River Watershed Project and Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, is free and open to the public. For more information, to RSVP, or for special accommodations, please contact Miranda Haes with the Lower Skunk River Watershed Project at 319-385-2824.
Bonaparte Farmers Market from 3 to 6 pm at 703 First Street.
There will be a volunteer fair at the Harlan-Lincoln House on the Iowa Wesleyan campus from 3 to 6 pm. Current volunteers and Friends of the Harlan Lincoln House Executive Committee will be there to share experiences and answer questions. There will also be stations providing further details on projects for the coming year and sign ups.
Tennis Courts at East Lake Park will be closed from May 31st to June 7th. Courts are getting resurfaced during this time. For questions please call Park and Rec Office at 385-1475.
Wayland City Wide Garage Sales today and Saturday.
The Farmington Strawberry Festival will be held this weekend. Friday highlights… include the Fire Department Fish Fry at the Shelter House from 4-8 pm. There will be live entertainment by the Band With No Name in the Shelter House from 7 to 10 pm. There will also be a book sale at the library.
New London Fun Day! Breakfast from 7 am to 9 am, Kids Bicycle Parade at 10 am. The craft vendors are open from 10 am to 3 pm. There will be bouncy houses and other fun activities starting at 11 am. The Little Miss New London contest is at 1 pm and the hot dog eating contest is at 2 pm. From 5:30 to 7 pm there will be music by the band New Breed. Also during the day there will be tractors, cars and motorcycle on display.
The Farmington Strawberry Festival is this weekend. The EMS Breakfast is this morning at the Shelter House from 7 am to 9:30 am. There is an Art Show in the Event Center from 9 am to 4 pm. The color Run starts at 9 am. The All American Lumber Jack Show will be held at Wild Rose Park with performances at 10 am, 1 pm and 5 pm. Bingo at the shelter house from 10 am to noon, fire department fish fry at the shelter house from 11 am to 6 pm, live entertainment by the Chickadees at 5 pm followed by Rod Rider and the Southern Knighst at Crazy Girls at 7 pm. And of course there is free strawberries and ice cream served from 2 to 4 pm in the heart of downtown Farmington behind State Central Bank. There are also kids games, food stand, vendors of all kinds and cake walks.
Wayland City Wide Garage Sales
Winfield Fire and Rescue 4 Person Best Shot Golf Tournament at Twin Lakes Golf and Country Club. 8 am sign in. Shot gun start.
The Mt. Pleasant compost site is open every Saturday from 8 am to 5 pm. It’s located behind Saunders Park at the end of Yocum Lane.
Mt. Pleasant Farmers Market at McMillan Park under the Wright Pavilion from 8:30 to 11 am.
What: Flag Day Ceremony – To honor our American Flag. Place: Mississippi Valley Veterans Memorial, 405 W Division St, West Burlington, Iowa, 11 am. Presented by: Burlington Elks Lodge #84, Mississippi Valley Veterans Memorial Committee.
Today and Sunday in Washington, Iowa…its En Plein Aire put on by Art Domestique of Washington. Artists from near and far will set up at Washington locations and create a masterpiece. They are in competition. And you have a chance to win a prize and to buy their works. Fun starts Saturday morning. Just come to Art Domestique on the square in Washington. It’s Art, outside, it’s En Plein Aire.
ROME DAYS in Rome, Iowa starting at 11am….kids fun with scavenger hunt, bouncy house, pony rides, street bowling, and a pedal tractor pull, all free.Free Will Donation for Walking Taco's & Hotdogs. Starting at 4pm bring your Classic cars, trucks or even motorcycles and tractors to show, and enjoy a Free Will Donation BBQ of Ribeye sandwich, Brisket, Chicken, Baked Beans, Potato salad, and coleslaw, and enjoy live music by Amarillo preforming from 5pm-9pm. All in Rome IA, any questions call 319-931-8240.
The Burlington Downtown Partners opens its summer outdoor movie season with The Nut Job 2: Nutty by Nature. The movie, sponsored by Elks Lodge #84, will be shown at the 5 & V Downtown Cinema on the side of Drake Hardware and Software at Fifth and Valley Streets in downtown Burlington. Admission is free, though donations are accepted. The public is invited to bring lawn chairs and blankets for the movie, which starts at dusk. There will be activities beforehand, and popcorn, snacks, and drinks will be available.
Henry County Health Center’s Diabetes Team will be offering a Diabetes Review Course on Thursday, June 14. The course will be conducted from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. and will be held in the Health Education Center at HCHC. Call the HCHC Diabetes Education Center, at 319-385-6518 by Noon on June 13th to sign up. The program is open to anyone who has Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes and has completed the 10-hour diabetes classes.
The Annual Reunion of Relatives of the John and Bertha Christner Hill family will be held at the Wayland Community Center in Wayland, Iowa. A covered dish picnic will start at noon. All relatives and friends are invited.
Henry County Health Center’s Diabetes Team will be offering a Diabetes Review Course on Thursday, June 14. The course will be conducted from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. and will be held in the Health Education Center at HCHC. Call the HCHC Diabetes Education Center, at 319-385-6518 by Noon on June 13th to sign up. The program is open to anyone who has Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes and has completed the 10-hour diabetes classes.
The Iowa DNR and FEMA will host an open House to present new preliminary floodplain maps to Henry County citizens from 6-8 pm at the Henry County Emergency Management office, 900 W. Washington in Mt. Pleasant. Property owners are encouraged to attend to learn about potential changes in the their flood risk.
Walk in bingo at the Mt. Pleasant Vets Club every Monday at 6:30 pm. Each game is sold separately. The public is welcome.
Henry County Health Center’s Diabetes Team will be offering a Diabetes Review Course on Thursday, June 14. The course will be conducted from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. and will be held in the Health Education Center at HCHC. Call the HCHC Diabetes Education Center, at 319-385-6518 by Noon on June 13th to sign up. The program is open to anyone who has Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes and has completed the 10-hour diabetes classes.
Tuesday the Henry County Treasurer’s Office will open at 8:30 am instead of 8 am.
The Henry County Treasurer’s Office will open at 8:30 am instead of 8 am.
There is a blood drive at the Houghton Knights of Columbus Hall from 3 to 6:30 pm. The Mt. Hamill Sunshine Gals will be serving lunch to the donors.
There is a county trail planning session at the Lee County Conservation office at 3 pm. The session is open to the public for input and will be led by the National Park Service.
Market on Main in Mt. Pleasant’s Central Park from 4:30 to 6:30 pm. This week there will also be Yoga In the Park.
Families with a student who will be in kindergarten next year are invited to a special event at 6 pm at the Girl Scout Office. 1308 Broadway in West Burlington.
Mt. Pleasant Community Band will practice at 7 pm in the Middle School Music room. Please use the double doors on the northeast side of the building.
Henry County Health Center’s Diabetes Team will be offering a Diabetes Review Course on Thursday, June 14. The course will be conducted from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. and will be held in the Health Education Center at HCHC. Call the HCHC Diabetes Education Center, at 319-385-6518 by Noon on June 13th to sign up. The program is open to anyone who has Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes and has completed the 10-hour diabetes classes.
Henry County Health Center’s Diabetes Team will be offering a Diabetes Review Course on Thursday, June 14. The course will be conducted from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. and will be held in the Health Education Center at HCHC. Call the HCHC Diabetes Education Center, at 319-385-6518 by Noon on June 13th to sign up. The program is open to anyone who has Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes and has completed the 10-hour diabetes classes.
The Mt. Pleasant compost site is open every Wednesday from 1 to 6 pm. The site is located at the end of Yocum Lane behind Saunders Park.
Mt. Pleasant Farmers Market at McMillan Park in Wright Pavilion from 4 to 6 pm.
Henry County Community Afternoon blood drive will be from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm at 1400 E. Washington St., inside the E3 Center Meeting Room.
Wayland Lions Club will host a community blood drive from 1:30 pm to 6:30 pm at 218 W. Main St., inside the Wayland Community Center.
Sunrise Terrace provides free hearing tests beginning at 2 pm. Dr. Jason Aird, President of Iowa Audiology will give a brief presentation and then will administer the private and painless tests, which takes less than 10 minutes. There is no charge or obligation. To allow planning for space, scheduling, printed materials and refreshments, please call 257-3303.
The Jefferson St. Farmers Market in Burlington will move to the 700 and 800 blocks in downtown Burlington from 4:30 to 7:30 PM. The market will return to its regular location in the 300 – 500 blocks of Jefferson on June 21.
Mt. Pleasant Community Band Concert at 7 pm in Central Park. No charge. Bring your lawn chair or blanket. Also, Mount Pleasant Arts IMPACT will have on display the chairs entered in the Chair-ish th Arts contest. There is a silent auction from 5 to 6:30 pm in Central Park for those wanting to own one of these creative pieces of art.
Brighton Whoopee Days kicks off tonight. The Magic of Eric Michaels with his new 90 minute show will be at 7:30 pm. Preceding the magic show will be the introduction of the Grand Marshals – area Vietnam Veterans. A karaoke contest with Slo Moe’s will be from 6 – 10 pm at CaManders.
Brighton Whoopee Days kicks off with events tonight that include Bingo, the Little Darling cute kids contest at 5:30 pm followed by the Bill Riley talent show at 7:30 pm. Kross Kountry will perform at Camanders from 8 pm to midnight.
Mt. Pleasant compost site is open Saturday from 8 am to 5 pm. The site is located behind Saunders Park at the end of Yocum Lane.
Mt. Pleasant Farmers Market from 8:30 am to 11 am at Wright Pavilion in McMillan Park.
The annual S.O. Fun Day starts at 9 am at the Olds United Church of Christ with activities for families and kids. The fun continues when everyone walks, runs, bikes, etc to Swedesburg for more fun from 10:30 to noon and a light lunch at the parish hall.
Pilgrim Nazarene Church vacation bible school picnic lunch at 10:30 am at Saunders Park.
The Mt. Pleasant Spirit & Truth Chapter of the Christian Motorcycle Association is holding a bike blessing at the Pep Stop. All are welcome to come get your bikes blessed or just come to visit between 9am and noon.
The Winfield Museum is open from 10 am to noon and then will be closed in July for floor replacement. Plans are to re-open the first weekend in August in time for Crooked Creek Days.
The Dover Museum in New London is open today and Sunday from 1-4 pm. Stop in and see the special marble exhibit.
Brighton celebrates the 108th Whoopee Days. Today kicks off with the Whoopee Walk at 7:00 a.m. and the Brighton Lions Breakfast at 7:00 a.m. at the Community Center. The Ding Darling Tractor Ride to Lake Darling begins at 7:00 am with line up at Terry’s Feed Service. The parade begins at 10:00.
Following the parade will be the Kids Hawkeye Pedal Tractor Pull at 11:30 am open to kids 4 – 11 years old. A mud run will be held Saturday at 1:00 pm at the ball fields. New this year is a cemetery walk at Hillcrest Cemetery. A Brighton High School Homecoming will be held at the Community Center at 3:00 p.m. A carnival and bingo are also part of Saturday activities. The Best Darn Cookie Contest will be held at 3:00 pm at the Community Center. The Whoopee Pie eating contest will be held at 5:00 pm. New this year will be the dedication of the Washington County Freedom Rock tonight at 5:30 pm. This will include the laying of a wreath in memory of Craig Rich, a Brighton resident who died 50 years ago during the Vietnam War. A special program honoring “Those Who Serve” will take place at 6:00 pm at the City Park. At 6:30 pm the Washington Municipal Band will play patriotic music. Saturday night music will be provided Aces & Eights from 8 pm – midnight at Camanders.
Mt. Pleasant Christian School will host a community blood drive from 3:00 pm to 6:15 pm at 1505 E. Washington St., inside the Multipurpose Room
The Henry County Soil & Water Conservation District Commissioners will hold their monthly meeting on at 3.30 pm at the District office located at 709 S. Iris St., Mt. Pleasant. Tentative agenda items include approve minutes, watershed reports and cost share approvals. These meetings are open to the public, if special accommodations are needed; please call the office at 385-2824 ext. 3.
Market on Main in Mt. Pleasant’s Central Park from 4:30 to 6:30 pm. This week’s market is being held in conjunction with Main Street Mt. Pleasant’s annual Thanks With Franks event.
Mt. Pleasant Community Band practice at 7 pm at the Mt. Pleasant Middle School. Use the double doors on the northeast side of the building. The next concert is Thursday, June 21 in Central Park at 7 pm.
Cold War Patriots will host a free town hall meeting for nuclear weapons and uranium workers at the Comfort Inn and Suites in Mt. Pleasant. There is a a 10 am session and a 2 pm session. Anyone who worked at IAAP or any other nuclear weapons facility is invited to attend. Resources will be on hand to help workers understand the financial and medical benefits available to them.
The Mt. Pleasant compost site is open on Wednesdays from 1 to 6 pm. The site is located behind Saunders Park at the end of Yocum Lane.
Milestones Area Agency on Aging is distributing vouchers to low and moderate income seniors for use at approved farmers markets at the Henry County Court House from 1:30 to 3 pm.
The Mt. Pleasant Farmers market will be held from 4 to 6 pm at Wright Pavilion in McMillan Park.
The Henry County Historic Preservation Commission will meet at 1:00 PM at the Henry County Courthouse. The public is invited to attend.
The community meal will be hosted by New London Presbyterian church. They will serve:
Sunnybrook Assisted Living & Memory Care in Mt. Pleasant invite everyone to join them for a fundraiser luncheon. They will have pulled pork, cole slaw, baked beans and a dessert. Dine in or carryout for $6.00. Lunch will be served from 11:30 am to 1 pm. All proceeds will go to the Alzheimer’s Association. Play Bingo at 1 pm, enjoy free craft beer tasting at 2 pm and enter the corn hole tournament at 3 pm. Sunnybrook is located at 1406 E. linden Drive.
The Iowa Utilities Board will conduct a public comment meeting at 5:30 pm at the Fairfield Arts and Convention Center in the Expo Hall. This is regarding an application for an increase in Iowa retail natural gas rates. It will also be a chance for customers to share views about proposed tariffs for installing smart meters and overall quality of Alliant’s service.
Mt. Pleasant Community Band Concert at 7 pm. The location has been changed to the Calvary Baptist Church Fellowship Hall due to a wet forecast. PEO will be selling pie to raise funds for the upcoming Sesquicentennial event.
Henry County Health Center will host a community blood drive from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm at 407 S. White St., inside the Health Education Center.
The Mt. Pleasant Veterans Hall presents entertainment by the Troubadors with Stan Hill and Friends. Come enjoy fish, chicken or shrimp from 5:30 to 8 pm. The music starts around 6:30 pm.
Music On Main celebrates Ag. Come to Central Park in Mt. Pleasant from 6 to 9 pm. Music by Whiskey Friends and lots of ag related activities for all ages.
Players Workshop of Burlington proudly presents the debut performance of the young actors’ play Are Dragons Real?, by local author Eric Allan Smith, on Friday and Saturday, June 22-23 at 7:00 p.m., and on Sunday, June 24 at 2:00 p.m., at the Workshop, 1431 Grove St., Burlington. All tickets are $5.00, and seating is on a first-come, first-served basis; there will be no advance reservations. For more information, call 753-6623, check out the Players Workshop Facebook page, or go to www.playersworkshoptheater.com.
First Annual Winfield Crooked Creek Days BBQ cook off at Twin Lakes Country Club. Grounds open at 6 am. Registration starts at 7 am. Judging starts at 4 pm. There are prizes awarded for 1st and 2nd place in four categories…beef, pork, chicken and side dishes. There will also be a public choice award. Check Crooked Creek Facebook page for complete rules and information. It’s also Winfield Stay Active Day at the Winfield Community Pool. There will be fun from 5 to 8 pm including pickle ball, a swim contest, homemade ice cream, various kids games and free swimming.
New London VFW Post 7641 will be serving liver & onions or pork loin and dressing Saturday, from 5 til 7:30.
Dinners include homemade mashed potatoes, corn, roll & butter. Karaoke follows at 8.
The 70th Annual Douds Field Day will be held along with the Leando alumni banquet. Breakfast of pancakes and sausage at the Douds community center from 7 am to 10 am. The parade is at 10am. The theme is SWEET SUMMERTIME TREATS. At 12:30 pm there will be kids games and bounce house. The tractor pull starts at 1:00 pm and at 2:00 pm there will be a kids peddle pull. At 3:00 PM there is a motor cycle show followed by the Goehring Brothers b.b.q.pork dinner served at the Cook Shack starting at 5:30 pm. only $8. From 8 to 11pm there’s a street dance with d.j. D&D Music Solutions. Sunday at 10am there is a church service at Mt. Moriah Church .
Mt. Pleasant compost site is open Saturday from 8 am to 5 pm. The site is located behind Saunders Park at the end of Yocum Lane.
Mt. Pleasant Farmers Market from 8:30 am to 11 am at Wright Pavilion in McMillan Park.
Players Workshop of Burlington proudly presents the debut performance of the young actors’ play Are Dragons Real?, by local author Eric Allan Smith, at 7:00 p.m., and on Sunday, June 24 at 2:00 p.m., at the Workshop, 1431 Grove St., Burlington. All tickets are $5.00, and seating is on a first-come, first-served basis; there will be no advance reservations
June 30 Windmill Dinner Theatre presents “Solid Golden Oldies” featuring hits of the 50’s & 60’s at the Mt. Pleasant VFW, 300 W. Monroe Street. Dinner from 6:30 to 7:45 pm. Show time 8 pm. Tickets are $15 and available at Brown’s Shoe Fit and the Veterans Hall.
"Potteries of Henry and Des Moines Counties" will be presented at 2:00 pm at the Fellowship Cup, 203 North Jefferson Street in Mt. Pleasant. The presentation is sponsored by Henry County Heritage Trust. Jeremy McLaughlin, President of Iowa Stoneware Collectors Society, will talk about the history of Henry and Des Moines County Potteries - highlighting the Melcher and Beck potteries. Jeremy has an extensive collection and will display samples of stoneware produced in this region. Display tables will be available and attendees are encouraged to bring and display their personal collections of SE Iowa stoneware. Refreshments will be provided.
Players Workshop of Burlington proudly presents the debut performance of the young actors’ play Are Dragons Real?, by local author Eric Allan Smith, at 2:00 p.m., at the Workshop, 1431 Grove St., Burlington. All tickets are $5.00, and seating is on a first-come, first-served basis; there will be no advance reservations. For more information, call 753-6623, check out the Players Workshop Facebook page, or go to www.playersworkshoptheater.com.
The Swedish American Society of Swedesburg, IA will be celebrating their traditional Midsummer June 24th, 7pm at the Swedesburg Parish Hall. This year the Lindsborg Swedish Fold Dancers will be joining us as we dance around the maypole and celebrate the Sven Albin Swenson family. Free will donations are accepted. Refreshments will be served after a short program.
June 30 Windmill Dinner Theatre presents “Solid Golden Oldies” featuring hits of the 50’s & 60’s at the Mt. Pleasant VFW, 300 W. Monroe Street. Dinner from 6:30 to 7:45 pm. Show time 8 pm. Tickets are $15 and available at Brown’s Shoe Fit and the Veterans Hall.
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