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April 2018

9:00 am: Wednesday Events

March 28, 2018 9:00 am

The National Weather Service will be performing a Tornado Warning between 10 and 10:30 am. This is a time to review safety procedures for your home and work to make sure that you are prepared for the upcoming tornado season.

Iowa Wesleyan Student Nurses Association Blood Drive from 10:30 am to 2:30 pm in the IW Social Hall.

Van Allen Elementary School will be hosting it's Spring Blood Drive from 2:00-5:00 in the school Gym. If interested in setting up a time to donate please contact Van Allen /Amanda Schinstock.

Taco Night at the New London VFW serving from 5-7:30 pm every Wednesday. Carry outs welcome.

April 14 - 15: Dessert Theater...Saturday 7 pm; Sunday 2 pm

$10 for a reserved table seat, including dessert

Tickets first go on sale Wednesday March 28 at 5:00 pm at MPCHS. Starting March 29 reserved tickets can be purchased at Browns Shoe Fit. Sign up to volunteer at this event here

The community meal will be provided by the Presbyterian Church of Mt. Pleasant. They will serve: Sloppy Joes, Macaroni and cheese, Coleslaw, Cookies, Fruit

7:00 am: Thursday Events

March 29, 2018 7:00 am

Wayland Mennonite Church Maundy Thursday service at 6:30 pm. Please bring a dish to share for the meal.

At 7:00 pm the Trenton United Methodist Church will gather to worship with the Lord’s Supper, followed by a Tenebrae (TEN-uh-bray) Service. Everyone is invited.

Crawfordsville United Church of Christ Maundy Thursday Communion Service at 7 pm.

St. Alphonsus Holy Thursday Mass at 7 pm.

Swedesburg Lutheran Church Maundy Thursday Service at 7 pm.

Faith Christian Outreach Church “We Remember” Family Communion at 7 pm.

Olds United Church of Christ Maundy Thursday Service at 7:30 pm.

The First Presbyterian Church and the First United Methodist Church will be having their combined Maundy Thursday Service at 7:00 PM at the Presbyterian Church (902 S. Walnut Mt. Pleasant). Choirs from both churches will share an anthem. Rev. Trey Hegar will be sharing the message, followed by communion and stripping of the sanctuary at the close of the service. Everyone is welcome to join them.

A reminder that the New London Presbyterian Church Easter Sunday Morning Church Service will air from 8:30-9:30 am this Sunday 4/1/18 on KILJ-FM 105.5 and kilj.com. The Calvary Connections Show will air from 9:30-10 am.

7:00 am: Friday Events

March 30, 2018 7:00 am

Main Street Mt. Pleasant Annual Downton Easter Egg Hunt changed to 1 pm Saturday in Central Park. Lots of candy and prizes. Sponsored by HyVee and HyVee Drugstore.

The Mt. Pleasant City offices will be closed in observance of Good Friday. Garbage collection will be on its regular schedule.

Rural Henry County residents can take advantage of bulk garbage days from 7 am to 3 pm at the Central Site in Mt. Pleasant today and Saturday from 8 am to noon. Please no construction waste.

The Henry County Ministerial Association Way of the Cross Good Friday Walk begins at noon at St. Alphonsus in Mt. Pleasant and ends at the First United Methodist Church.

Cottonwood Church will be open to whoever would like to come for time of personal prayer on Good Friday from 9am to Noon.

Trap Shooting Fish Fry at the Winfield Mt. Union Cafeteria from 4:30 to 7 pm. A free will offering will be asked for fish, chicken and sides.

Winfield Community Easter Cantata presented at 7 pm at the Winfield Methodist Church.

The Quarter Maybe More store asked if we would announce that they are going to closed on good Friday at noon.

The Chancel Choir of First United Methodist Church, 309 North Main Street, Mt. Pleasant, will present a cantata for the Good Friday Worship service at 7PM in the church sanctuary. All are welcomed to this solemn worship service.

Ainsworth Community Church Good Friday Service at 7 pm.

Swedesburg Lutheran Church Good Friday Service at 7 pm.

West Point, Iowa fireworks benefit fish fry…5-8 pm….All you can eat fish and all the trimmings at the American Legion Hall in West Point…$10 adults and $5 for kids under 10. All proceeds go to the West point Fireworks fund.

7:00 am: Saturday Events

March 31, 2018 7:00 am

Mt. Pleasant Fire Department Pancake Breakfast from 6 to 10AM at the Mt. Pleasant Fire Station 204 South Jackson serving fresh pancakes, whole hog sausage, milk, juice and coffee. Cost is a free will donation that goes towards new rescue equipment.

Crawfordsville Fire Department Pancake Breakfast from 6-9 am for a freewill offering. Crawfordsville Easter Egg Hunt at 9:30 am at the ballfield sponsored by the Community Club.

Holy Saturday the Trenton United Methodist Church will serve a pancake and sausage breakfast from 7:30-9:30 AM. A free will offering will be accepted.

Relay for Life team No One Walks Alone is holding an Easter Bake sale that will include their famous gift baskets. The sale will be at Kramers Gas in Salem form 8 am to 2 pm.

Easter Egg Hunt sponsored by the Keosauqua Lions at Lacy Keosauqua State Park at 9 am at the first shelter house.

Wayland Lions Club Easter Egg Hunt at 1:00 pm at West Park and Parkview Home.

Olds Easter Egg Hunt at 1:30 pm at the Olds City Park.

Cantril Easter Egg Hunt at Waubonsie Park at 1:30 pm for children ages 1 to 12. Mr. and Mrs. Easter Bunny will be there.

Sunrise Terrace Care Center is hosting an Easter Egg Hunt at 2 pm.

Easter egg hunt at the ball field in lockridge at 10:00. If it rains then the following Saturday April 7 will be the rain date. For all ages up to 12.

Main Street Mt. Pleasant Annual Downton Easter Egg Hunt 1 pm in Central Park. Lots of candy and prizes. Sponsored by HyVee and HyVee Drugstore.

Rome Days is hosting a free will donation soup supper at T's restaurant in Rome Saturday from 4-7pm.

Everyone is invited bring your friends and family for some great Chili, Chicken noodle, Vegetable beef, and Cheese soups and homemade desserts. All donations are used for Rome improvements and family events.

Henry County Rural Residents can take advantage of bulk garbage days at the Central Site in Mt. Pleasant from 8 am to noon.

Milton Lions Chili and Grilled Cheese Supper with dessert for a free will donation from 5-7 pm at the Milton American Legion Building.

7:00 am: Sunday Events

April 1, 2018 7:00 am

Wayland Mennonite Church Easter Sunrise Service at 6:45 am with breakfast refreshments following the service. There will be another Easter Service at 10 am.

On Easter Sunday, the Trenton United Methodist Church will gather one hour early, at 8:00 AM for worship. Immediately following worship the annual free Easter breakfast will be served in the new Sunrise Room.

Swedesburg Lutheran Church Luther League freewill breakfast from 8:30 to 9:30 am followed by worship at 10 am.

Everyone is invited to Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church for breakfast at 9 am followed by Easter Worship at 10:30 am. The church is located at Wesley Chapel is located three miles north of Mt. Pleasant, and then three miles east, at 2151 200^th Street.

Ainsworth Community Church Easter Service at 10:30 am

Faith Christian Outreach Church Easter services at 8:30 and 10:30 am.

There is a special Easter Service at the Fairfield Arts and Convention Center at 10:30 am.

Olds United Church of Christ Easter Worship at 10:30 am

St. Alphonsus Catholic Church Easter Sunday masses at 8 am and 11 am

7:00 am: Saturday Events

April 7, 2018 7:00 am

Full hot breakfast for a free will donation at the Bonparte Opera House from 7-9 am.

The Mt. Pleasant Compost Site behind Saunders Park is open from 8 am to 5 pm.

First Presbyterian Church in Mt. Pleasant Rummage and Bake Sale from 8 am to 1 pm. All items are 50 cents unless marked. $2 bag sale Saturday from noon to 1 pm.

E-Waste, Appliance and Hazardous Waste Day at the Houghton CityHall/Fire Station from 9 am to noon.

Iowa Artist Regional art show opens at 9 am at the Loft on Jefferson in downtown Burlington. Adult artists from the region are encouraged to enter up to 3 original pieces. Entry forms are available at the door. Entry fee is $25.

Relay for Life Community Blood Drive from 10 am to 1 pm in Ruble Arena on the Iowa Wesleyan Campus.

The Keosauqua Chamber is holding a fundraiser to support its’ mini grant program. Teams of four to eight are encouraged to join the Trivia Game at the Keosauqua Riverview Club. There will be a nacho bar, sundaes and auction and announcement of the Citizen of the Year. 6 pm, $20 per person.

The 2018 Tri-State Rodeo Operating Committee would like to invite the public to Boogaloo Cafe, in the Pzazz Entertainment Complex in Burlington, Iowa, to officially kick off the 71^st annual Tri-State Rodeo and announce this year’s entertainment including the specialty and national musical acts. The party starts at 8:00 p.m. with ticket giveaway with the announcement following at 8:30 p.m. Then stick around and enjoy musical entertainment by the Lick Creek Country Band starting at 9 p.m.

The City of Danville is having their town wide garage sales from 7 am till 2 pm. Maps are available on the Danville Enhancement facebook page.

7:00 am: Sunday Events

April 8, 2018 7:00 am

The Busy Workers 4H Club Pancake Breakfast will be held from 7:30 to 11 am at the Houghton Knights of Columbus Hall. Free will Donation.

At 1:30 p.m., the Dover Museum’s free program series will open with guest, Hubertus “Bert” Cernic, New London’s foreign exchange student from Germany. His father is a business economist and his mother is a tailor. Learn a bit about his beautiful country, their customs, his hobbies and observations of the United States. Refreshments will be served.

Bingo at 4 pm at the Winfield Community Vets Building

N/A: Monday Events

April 9, 2018 N/A

Walk-In BINGO every Monday at 6:30 pm at the Mt. Pleasant Veterans Hall. Each game sold separately. Play as much or as little as you want. The public is welcome.

7:00 am: Tuesday

April 10, 2018 7:00 am

It’s Taco Tuesday at the Mt. Pleasant Christian School from 5-7 pm. Dine in or carry out.

Taco night at the Mt. Pleasant Moose Lodge from 5-7:30 $6.00 for Taco’s, Taco Salad and Walking Taco

7:00 am: Wednesday Events

April 11, 2018 7:00 am

The Henry County Sheriff’s office invites the public to celebrate National Telecommunications Week with an open house from 5-8 pm. See the Henry County Emergency Communications Division, meet the dispatchers, and ask questions. There will be snacks and beverages. All ages are welcome.

It’s Taco Night at the New London VFW from 5-7:30 p.m. Carry outs available

The Community Meal at the Fellowship Cup is being served by the 1^st Baptist Church. It’s a fish fry with coleslaw and desserts.

The Mt. Pleasant Compost Site is open every Wednesday from 1 to 5 pm and Saturdays 8 am to 5 pm. The site is located Southwest of Saunders Park at the end of Yocum Lane and Hoaglin Drive.

7:00 am: Thursday Events

April 12, 2018 7:00 am

Mt. Pleasant Street Scape Party in Central Park from 4-6 pm. This is a Jefferson Street Construction kick-off party. There will be free hotdogs, popcorn, kids activities and construction equipment. The Jefferson Street retailers will also be doing a scavenger hunt with a chance to win a community basket with prized from the participating retailers.

7:00 am: Friday Events

April 13, 2018 7:00 am

Two Rivers Bank in Mt. Pleasant is hosting a parking lot party from 7:30 am to 9 am. Come for donuts, coffee, prizes and a chance to win a free car wash.

Community members are invited to take part in a POVERTY SIMULATION April 20th, from 1:30-4:00 pm

During the simulation, participants role-play the lives of low-income families. Each family must provide food, shelter and other basic necessities during four 15-minute "weeks".

There is no cost to attend the simulation. Please RSVP by today to Arin Jones at 319-385-8126.

4:30 pm: Wednesday Events

April 18, 2018 4:30 pm

The Mt. Pleasant Compost Site is open every Wednesday from 1 to 6 pm and Saturdays 8 am to 5 pm. The site is located Southwest of Saunders Park at the end of Yocum Lane and Hoaglin Drive.

Helping Hands will have a meeting at the Drop In Center on Monroe Street from 4 to 5 pm. Leaders will be Lisa Congable & Angie Goodpasture.

Taco Night at the New London VFW serving from 5-7:30 pm every Wednesday. Carry outs welcome.

7:00 am: Thursday Events

April 19, 2018 7:00 am

Congressman Dave Loebsack will have a member of his staff in Southeastern Iowa for open office hours. Jared Hershberger, Loebsack’s District Representative, will be on hand to work with individuals who are having difficulty with a government agency, have suggestions, or would just like to share their concerns. Members of the public are invited to attend. Today he is at Wapello City Hall from 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Wayland Lions Club will host a community blood drive from 1:30 pm to 5:30 pm at 218 W. Main St., inside the Community Center.

Van Allen Elementary Spring Concert in the Van Allen gym. K thru 2^nd at 6:30 pm and Grade 3^rd thru 5^th at 7:30 pm.

Lee County Commission of Veterans Affairs hosts a Veterans Spring Outreach from 5 to 7 pm at the West Point American Legion. Learn about services available to veterans, obtain for Veterans ID card and more. Veterans attending the outreach will receive a free meal. All veterans are welcome.

7:00 am: Friday Events

April 20, 2018 7:00 am

There is a Parking Lot Party from 7:30 am to 9 am in the VFW parking lot, behind H&R Block. There will be donuts, coffee and prizes including a free car wash. Be sure to stop by the Mt. Pleasant Chamber office for a brochure showing where to park during the Jefferson Street construction project.

Masquerade Jewelry Sale at Henry County Health Center’s Health Education Center 7:30 am -5:30 pm. Proceeds benefit the Friends of HCHC Scholarship Fund

Henry County Health Center’s Diabetes Team will be offering a one-day diabetes education class Tuesday, April 24, 2018. This program is open to anyone who has Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes. The class will be conducted from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the Health Education Center at HCHC. Meals will be served to class participants and their guest. Directions will be given when you call HCHC’s Diabetes Education Center at 319-385-6518 to register. Please register by April 23rd.

The Players Workshop presents “What is Susan’s Secret?” at the theater on Grove Street in Burlington at 7:30 pm. Other performances will be April 21, 26, 27 and 28. And then April 22 and April 29 at 2 pm.

7:00 am: Saturday Events

April 21, 2018 7:00 am

The Fort Madison Area Chamber of Commerce is coordinating a volunteer community effort to clean up litter and debris from parks, recreational areas, shorelines and waterways. The clean-up will be held rain or shine beginning at 9 am with registration in the Ft. Madison Central Park. Great River Regional Waste Authority (GRRWA) will be on-site for Hazardous Waste Disposal. Please call 319-372-6140 or 1-800-216-2370 for a complete list of accepted materials and to receive your appointment time for drop off.

The Mt. Pleasant Compost Site is open Saturdays 8 am to 5 pm and every Wednesday from 1 to 6pm The site is located Southwest of Saunders Park at the end of Yocum Lane and Hoaglin Drive.

The Fairfield Shrine will host a pancake breakfast from 6 am to 10 am at the Fairfield VFW, 121 East Broadway. Serving pancakes, sausage, biscuits and gravy, coffee, milk and juice. All you care to eat. Adults $6, kids 12 and under free.

The Southeast Iowa Early Childhood Summit will feature a free family fair and performance by Bob Kann at 10 am in the Iowa Wesleyan Ruble Arena. Following Kann’s performance of storytelling, juggling and magic there will be snacks, a book fair, activities, vision screening and car seat safety checks. Everything is free and open to the public.

New London Post Prom Fundraiser…Promenade and Pie Auction at 4 pm in Charles Lorber Gym. This is prom for New London, Van Buren and WACO.

7:00 am: Sunday Events

April 22, 2018 7:00 am

The Danville Station is hosting the Father Daughter Dance from 2-4 pm at the Danville School Multipurpose room. Dancing, corsage, crafts, homemade cookies and lemonade included in the ticket prices. Each girl will be entered into a drawing for an American Girl Doll.

7:00 am: Monday Events

April 23, 2018 7:00 am

This is Spring Clean-Up Week in Mt. Pleasant. WEMIGA Waste will do the collection for the city in conjunction with the regular garbage pickup days.

There will be a public meeting regarding the re-do of the Interstate 80/Interstate 380 interchange. All interested persons are invited to attend from 4 to 6 pm at the Coralville Public Library. There is a formal presentation at 4:30 pm followed by an open house.

7:00 am: Tuesday Events

April 24, 2018 7:00 am

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.

Appointments: To donate, please contact Melissa Peiffer at (319) 385-8613 or visit www.bloodcenterimpact.org and use code 1245 to locate the drive.

It’s Taco Tuesday at the Mt. Pleasant Christian School from 5-7 pm. Dine in or carry out.

Taco night at the Mt. Pleasant Moose Lodge from 5-7:30 $6.00 for Taco’s, Taco Salad and Walking Taco

7:00 am: Wednesday Events

April 25, 2018 7:00 am

The Mt. Pleasant Compost Site is open every Wednesday from 1 to 6 pm and Saturdays 8 am to 5 pm. The site is located Southwest of Saunders Park at the end of Yocum Lane and Hoaglin Drive.

Mt. Pleasant Middle School will host a community blood drive from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm at 414 N. Adams St., inside the Library. Appointments: To donate, please contact Jessica Garchik at (319) 385-7730 or visit www.bloodcenterimpact.org and use code 1314 to locate the drive.

Taco Night at the New London VFW serving from 5-7:30 pm every Wednesday. Carry outs welcome.

7:00 am: Thursday Events

April 26, 2018 7:00 am

United Church of Crawfordsville Spring Rummage Sale 8 am to 6 pm. Friday same hours and Saturday from 8 am to noon.

Mount Pleasant, IA - Hy-Vee will host a community blood drive from 11:00 am to 2:30 pm at 1700 E. Washington St., inside the MVRBC Donor Bus. Appointments: To donate, please contact Sue Axsom at (319) 385-2266 or visit www.bloodcenterimpact.org and use code 1217 to locate the drive.

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. Appointments: To donate, please contact the Blood Center at (800) 747-5401 ext. 1281 or visit www.bloodcenterimpact.org and use code 5027 to locate the drive.

7:00 am: Friday Events

April 27, 2018 7:00 am

Bulk garbage days for Henry County rural residents will be held at the central collection site on West Washington Street in Mt. Pleasant from 7 am to 3 pm and on Saturday from 8 am to noon. Please no construction waste.

Kimzey Funeral Home is hosting a Parking Lot Party from 7:30 am to 9 am. There will be donuts, coffee and prizes including a free car wash. Be sure to stop by the Mt. Pleasant Chamber office for a brochure showing where to park during the Jefferson Street construction project.

United Church of Crawfordsville Spring Rummage Sale 8 am to 6 pm and Saturday from 8 am to noon.

7:00 am: Saturday Events

April 28, 2018 7:00 am

Bulk garbage days for Henry County rural residents will be held at the central collection site on West Washington Street in Mt. Pleasant from Saturday from 8 am to noon. Please no construction waste.

United Church of Crawfordsville Spring Rummage Sale from 8 am to noon.

Legislative Breakfast 8:30 to 10 am at the IW Chadwick Library.

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.

The Lee County Sheriff’s office and the Drug Enforcement Administration will give the public an opportunity to get rid of potentially dangerous, expired, unused and unwanted prescription drugs. Bring these pills for disposal to the Lee County Sheriff’s office at 2530 255^th Street in Montrose from 10 am to 2 pm.

Central Lee, Mediapolis having Prom

7:00 am: Sunday Events

April 29, 2018 7:00 am

St. Peter’s United Church of Christ in Franklin will hold a baked potato bar from 11 am to 1:30 pm at the Pilot Grove Community Room in Donnellson. There will be baked potatoes with a variety of toppings, maid rites, chicken sandwiches, pies, cakes, desserts and drinks for a free will donation.

Henry County Heritage Trust 2018 Historic House Tour from 1-4 pm. Tickets are $20 and available at any tour locations…220 W. Monroe, 505 W. Monroe, 601 W. Monroe and 400 E. Washington.

Players Workshop of Burlington will hold open auditions for the young actor’s play Are Dragons Real? by Eric Allan Smith tonight and Monday, April 30 at 7:00 p.m. at the Workshop at 1431 Grove St., Burlington. For more information on auditions, contact director Carol Hinkle at 319-850-1394, check out the Players Workshop Facebook page, or go to www.playersworkshoptheater.com.

The Iowa Wesleyan University Choir, Primae Voces & The Mount Pleasant Chorale will present, “At the Round Earth’s Imagined Corners” at 7:00 pm in the IW Chapel-Auditorium in Mt. Pleasant. The concert is free and open to the public. All donations received at the concert will go directly toward funding the IW Choir’s spring tour.

7:00 am: Monday Events

April 30, 2018 7:00 am

Players Workshop of Burlington will hold open auditions for the young actor’s play Are Dragons Real? by Eric Allan Smith at 7:00 p.m. at the Workshop at 1431 Grove St., Burlington. For more information on auditions, contact director Carol Hinkle at 319-850-1394, check out the Players Workshop Facebook page, or go to www.playersworkshoptheater.com.

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