THE FIRST OF FOUR COMMUNITY SEMINARS TO EXAMINE THE 2008 FLOODS AND HOW TO PREPARE FOR FUTURE DISASTERS, WILL BE HELD IN ELKADER FROM 4-6PM AT THE FREEDOMBANK COMMUNITY ROOM. THE EVENT IS FREE TO THE PUBLIC, AND REFRESHMENTS WILL BE SERVED. THE OTHER SEMINARS WILL BE HELD IN CHEROKEE, RED OAK AND MORAVIA.

THURSDAY, SEPT. 9TH:

THE OELWEIN MASONIC FISH FRY WILL BE HELD AT THE OELWEIN MASONIC TEMPLE FROM 4PM TO 8PM. IT'S ALLYOU CAN EAT FISH, POTATO SALAD, COLESLAW, ROLL AND A DRINK. PROCEEDS GO TO THE MASON'S SCHOLARSHIP FUND.

THURSDAY, SEPT. 9TH:

A BLOOD CENTER OF IOWA BLOOD DRIVE WILL BE HELD IN OELWEIN, AT THE OELWEIN COMMUNITY PLAZA, FROM 11:30AM TO 5PM. TO SCHEDULE A VISIT, CALL 800-287-4903, OR GO TO www.bloodcenterofiowa.org.

FRIDAY-SUNDAY, SEPT. 10-12TH:

THE DAVIS MOTORCYCLE RALLY WILL BE HELD IN NEW HAMPTON.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 11TH:

THE LAMONT MASONS AND EASTERN STAR ARE HAVING THEIR ANNUAL TURKEY FEST AT GRACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH IN LAMONT. SERVING TURKEY AND ALL THE TRIMMINGS, PLUS HOMEMADE PIES, STARTING AT 5PM.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 11TH:

THE 2010 OELWEIN AIRSHOW WILL BE HELD AT THE OELWEIN MUNICIPAL AIRPORT, STARTING AT 11AM WITH A FREE AEROBATIC SHOW. THERE WILL BE A FLY-IN BREAKFAST FROM 7-11AM BY THE AMERICAN LEGION, PLUS A CHANCE TO WIN A RIDE IN A STEARMAN BIPLANE, DISPLAYS OF CLASSIC AND WARBIRD AIRCRAFT, AND A RADIO CONTROLLED AIRCRAFT DEMONSTRATION.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 11TH:

THE LITTLETON AND CHATHAM HISTORICAL SOCIETY IS HAVING A CLEANUP OF THE WAPSIPINICON RIVER. THE ROUTE BEGINS AT THE MCGLAUGHLIN ACCESS BELOW THE LITTLETON DAM, STARTING AT 8:30AM. THEY WILL COVER ABOUT 7 MILES, PASSING BELOW LITTLETON NEAR OTTERVILLE. PARTICIPANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO BRING ADDITIONAL CANOES. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL 319-415-1175.

 SATURDAY, SEPT. 11TH:

GRACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH IN LAMONT IS HAVING THEIR "TURKEY FEST". SERVING FROM 5PM TO 8PM, IT'S SPONSORED BY THE MASONIC LODGE AND EASTERN STAR.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 11TH:

ST. PETER LUTHERAN CHURCH IN ORAN IS HAVING A FALL FESTIVAL OF FISH-N-FIXIN'S. SERVING FRIED FISH, SIDE DISHES, AND DESSERTS, FROM 5-7PM, FOR A FREE-WILL OFFERING. THERE WILL ALSO BE A BAKE SALE.

SUNDAY, SEPT. 12TH:

THE POSTVILLE-CLERMONT KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS ARE HAVING A PANCAKE AND SAUSAGE BREAKFAST FROM 8AM UNTIL 1PM, AT THE CLERMONT OPERA HOUSE. THE COST IS A FREE-WILL DONATION.

SUNDAY, SEPT. 12TH:

EVERYONE IS INVITED TO THE JAKWAY SEPTEMBERFEST, AT JAKWAY PARK, LOCATED 2 MILES SOUTH OF AURORA. THERE WILL BE A CHURCH SERVICE AT 9, PRIZES, SURREY RIDES, CHILDREN'S GAMES, MUSIC, TOURS, SEVERAL ACTIVITIES FROM 10AM TO 2PM, FOOD, AND A LUNCH SERVED BY THE AURORA ACTION PLANNERS.

SUNDAY, SEPT. 12TH:

THE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH IN ELGIN WILL BE FEATURING THE BONTRAGER FAMILY SINGERS OF KALONA. THEY WILL PERFORM GOSPEL/BLUEGRASS STYLE MUSIC STARTING AT 10:15AM.

SUNDAY, SEPT. 12TH:

ST. JOHN LUTHERAN CHURCH IN FREDERIKA IS HAVING A FALL DINNER FUNDRAISING HONORING GRANDPARENTS ON GRANDPARENTS DAY. SERVING GRILLED PORK AND SIDE DISHES FROM 11AM TO 1PM, FOR A FREE WILL DONATION.

SUNDAY, SEPT. 12TH:

THE ANNUAL BLUFF COUNTRY POKER RUN WILL BE STARTING IN DECORAH, WITH REGISTRATION FROM 8-9:30AM, LEAVING FROM THE CULVER'S RESTAURANT IN DECORAH.

SUNDAY, SEPT. 12TH:

ST. MARY'S CATHOLIC CHURCH IN GREENE IS HAVING THEIR FALL FESTIVAL, SERVING A FAMILY-STYLE TURKEY DINNER FROM 11AM TO 1PM. PLUS A RAFFLE AND AUCTION.

SUNDAY, SEPT. 12TH:

THE NOTRE DAME SCHOOL IN CRESCO IS HAVING THEIR 40TH ANNUAL FAIR DAY. THERE WILL BE ACTIVITIES IN THE PARISH BASEMENT, INCLUDING A SAUSAGE AND TURKEY DINNER FROM 11-1PM. IN THE LOWER ELEMENTARY GYM, THERE WILL BE BINGO, A SILENT AUCTION, CAKE WALK, AND BAKE SALE. OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES INCLUDE A KIDDIE TRAIN EXPRESS, SLAM DUNK, VIDEO GAMES, PETTING ZOO, AND MORE.

SUNDAY, SEPT. 12TH:

THE RICHFIELD CHURCH IS HAVING IT'S FALL DINNER AT THE HAWKEYE COMMUNITY HALL, SERVING A ROAST BEEF DINNER WITH ALL THE TRIMMINGS, FROM 11AM TO 1PM.

MONDAY, SEPT. 13TH:

THE CHICKASAW COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT WILL CONDUCT THE MONTHLY TEST OF SIRENS AND INDOOR WARNING SYSTEM AT 11AM. IF SEVERE WEATHER THREATENS, IT WILL BE POSTPONED UNTIL TUESDAY.

MONDAY, SEPT. 13TH:

THE INDEPENDENCE WOMEN'S CONNECTION IS HAVING A MEETING AT THE HOMESTEAD RESTAURANT, STARTING AT 6:30PM. THIS IS ANNUAL GUEST NIGHT, PLUS THERE WILL BE MUSIC AND A SPEAKER. FOR RESERVATIONS, CALL 319-334-4990.

TUESDAY, SEPT. 14TH:

CANOE RIDGE LUTHERAN CHURCH IS HAVING IT'S ANNUAL BAZAAR AND SUPPER AT THE CHURCH IN RURAL DECORAH, WITH SUPPER SERVED FROM 5-6:45PM. THE BAZAAR STARTS AT 7PM.

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 15TH:

THE BURR OAK LUTHERAN CHURCH IS HAVING IT'S FALL BAZAAR, WITH AN AUCTION STARTING AT 7PM. A RAFFLE AND LUNCH WILL FOLLOW. EVERYONE IS WELCOME.


 WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 15TH:

THE TENANTS OF ARLINGTON PLACE ASSISTED LIVING IN OELWEIN ARE INVITING EVERYONE FOR A COMMUNITY COFFEE, WITH REFRESHMENTS, SNACKS AND SOCIALIZING, STARTING AT 2PM. FOR MORE INFO, CALL 283-3334.

THURSDAY, SEPT. 16TH:

THE RED CROSS IS HAVING A BLOOD DRIVE IN WAVERLY, AT THE WARTBURG COLLEGE CHAPEL, FROM 11AM TO 4PM. TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT, CALL 800-448-3543, OR GO TO www.redcrossblood.org.

THURSDAY, SEPT. 16TH:

ANOTHER OLDER, WISER, LIVELIER SOULS PROGRAM IS BEING PRESENTED BY THE OSBORNE NATURE CENTER, SOUTH OF ELKADER. IN KEEPING WITH THE THEME "REDISCOVERING NORTHEAST IOWA TREASURES", THE GROUP WILL TOUR MISSISSIPPI LOCK AND DAM TEN IN GUTTENBERG, ALONG WITH THE LOCKMASTER HOUSE. THERE IS ALSO AN OPTIONAL CATERED LUNCH AFTER THE TOURS. THE SHUTTLE WILL LEAVE OSBORNE AT 10:20AM. FOR RESERVATIONS, CALL 563-245-1516.

FRIDAY, SEPT. 17TH:

THE AMERICAN LEGION POST 339 IN FAYETTE IS SPONSORING A RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE AT THE LEGION HALL IN FAYETTE, FROM 1-6PM. TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT, CALL 563-425-4211, RO GO TO www.redcrossblood.org.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 18TH:

THE CHICKASAW WELLNESS COMPLEX IN NEW HAMPTON AND THE NATIONAL EXERCISE TRAINING ASSOCIATION, ARE SPONSORING A GROUP EXERCISE CERTIFICATION, FROM 8AM TO 4:30PM AT THE COMPLEX IN NEW HAMPTON. TO REGISTER, CALL 800-237-6242.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 18TH:

THERE WILL BE A 5-K OFF ROAD FUN RUN/WALK AT THE OSBORNE CENTER, SOUTH OF ELKADER, STARTING AT 9AM IN THE PIONEER VILLAGE. FOR REGISTRATION INFORMATION, CALL 563-245-1561 OR GO TO www.claytoncountyconservation.org. FUNDS RAISED WILL GO TOWARD MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF PONY HOLLOW TRAIL.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 18TH:

TRYOUTS FOR THE "KING'S KNIGHTS" YOUTH BASEBALL PROGRAM WILL BE HELD AT 2PM AT WINGS PARK DIAMOND THREE IN OELWEIN. CHILDREN WHO WILL BE 8-10 YEARS OLD BY APRIL 30TH, 2011, ARE ELIGIBLE. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT RICHARD KING AT 283-2294, OR JORDAN HAMILTON AT 283-3917.

SUNDAY, SEPT. 19TH:

THE ALPHA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH IS HAVING A PANCAKE BRUNCH STARTING AT 1PM. PROCEEDS WILL GO TOWARD THE PURCHASE OF NEW WINDOWS.

SUNDAY, SEPT. 19TH:

BRANDON'S COWBOY BREAKFAST FUNDRAISER WILL BE HELD IN THE BRANDON CITY PARK, FROM 8AM TO 1PM. THE BREAKFAST IS SPONSORED BY THE BRANDON AREA COMMUNITY CLUB, AND ALL PROCEEDS WILL TO TO THE COMMUNITY CENTER FUND.

SUNDAY, SEPT. 19TH:

A BIRD AND ANIMAL SWAP, ALONG WITH ARTS AND CRAFTS, SPONSORED BY THE NORTHEAST IOWA BIRD AND ANIMAL CLUB, WILL BE HELD ON THE NORTH SIDE OF WAUKON ON HIWAY 9, STARTING AT 7AM. THERE WILL ALSO BE A HORSE AND DONKEY SHOW.

SUNDAY, SEPT. 19TH:

THE CHICKASAW WELLNESS COMPLEX IS FEATURING A PROGRAM ON "FUSION BOSU", WHICH COMBINES YOGA WITH PILATES. TO REGISTER, CALL 800-237-6242.

SUNDAY, SEPT. 19TH:

STAVANGER (STAY-VON-GRR) LUTHERAN CHURCH IN OSSIAN IS HAVING A FALL FESTIVAL DINNER, AT THE DESALES SCHOOL GYM FROM 11AM TO 1PM. ESCALLOPED CHICKEN OR HAM, SIDE DISHES, AND PIE.

TUESDAY, SEPT. 21ST:

THE BLOOD CENTER OF IOWA IS HAVING A BLOOD DRIVE IN HAWKEYE, AT THE HAWKEYE COMMUNITY CENTER, FROM 2PM TO 6PM. TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT, CALL 800-287-4903, OR GO TO www.bloodcenterofiowa.org.

TUESDAY, SEPT. 21ST:

THE HAZLETON UNITED METHODIST WOMEN ARE HAVING THEIR ANNUAL FALL LUNCHEON AT THE TRINITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH IN HAZLETON. SERVING CHICK AND BISCUITS OR BEEFBURGERS, SALADS, DESSERTS AND A BEVERAGE FROM 11AM TO 1PM. THERE WILL ALSO BE BAKED GOODS AND OTHER ITEMS FOR SALE.

TUESDAY, SEPT. 21ST:

A VETERANS' EMPLOYMENT SPECIALIST WILL BE AT THE OELWEIN WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT OFFICE FROM 1-3PM, FOR JOB COACHING, VOCATIONAL COUNSELING, AND REFERRALS TO EMPLOYMENT, TRAINING AND EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES. TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT, CALL 866-227-9874.

THURSDAY, SEPT. 23RD:

A PUBLIC FORUM ON COMMUNITY SAFETY WILL BE HELD IN OELWEIN AT 1:45PM IN THE MEETING ROOM OF THE OELWEIN PUBLIC LIBRARY. YOU CAN LEARN ABOUT NEW LAWS, AND SUBMIT IDEAS FOR FIGHTING CRIME. THE EVENT IS HOSTED BY STATE SENATOR BILL HECKROTH, WITH SPECIAL GUEST STATE SENATOR STEVE SODDERS, WHO IS A DEPUTY WITH THE MARSHALL COUNTY SHERIFF.

FRIDAY-SATURDAY, SEPT. 24-25TH:

IT'S THE 20TH ANNUAL GERMANFEST IN GUTTENBERG. ENJOY GERMAN MUSIC, FOOD, MARKET, CREAFTS, BEERS, A 5K RUN/WALK, CONTESTS, GAMES, LOCK AND DAM TOURS, RIVER TOURS, CARRIAGE RIDES AND MORE.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 25TH:

THE ORAN VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT IS HAVING THEIR ANNUAL STEAK FRY, AT THE ORAN FIRE DEPARTMENT, FROM 5-8PM. THIS IS A CHANGE IN LOCATION AND DATE THIS YEAR. THE MENU INCLUDES RIB-EYE STEAK OR CHICKEN BREAST, ALONG WITH SIDE DISHES. PROCEEDS WILL GO TOWARD NEW GEAR AND EQUIPMENT FOR FIREFIGHTERS.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 25TH:

THE BRANDON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH IS HAVING IT'S ANNUAL FALL SUPPER AND BAZAAR AT THE CHURCH FELLOWSHIP HALL, FROM 4:30 TO 7:30PM. SERVING HOMEMADE NOODLES AND CHICKEN WITH ALL THE TRIMMINGS.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 25TH:

THE BUCHANAN COUNTY LEGION AND VFW ARE HOSTING A STEAK SUPPER FROM 4-8PM AT THE BUCHANAN COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS 4-H BUILDING IN INDEPENDENCE, TO RAISE FUNDS TO SPONSOR AN HONOR FLIGHT FOR WORLD WAR TWO VETERANS. THE BUCHANAN COUNTY BEEF PRODUCERS WILL BE DOING THE STEAKS.

SUNDAY, SEPT. 26TH:

GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH IN TRIPOLI IS SPONSORING THEIR ANNUAL CHURCH SUPPER, SERVING ROAST BEEF, PORK LOIN, AND SIDE DISHES FOR A FREE-WILL OFFERING, FROM 4-7PM.

SUNDAY, SEPT. 26TH:

THE AMERICAN LEGION POST IN FAYETTE IS HAVING A PANCAKE BREAKFAST FROM 9AM TO 1PM AT THE LEGION HALL ON MAIN STREET IN FAYETTE. A FREE WILL OFFERING WILL SUPPORT THE POST'S YOUTH AND VETERANS PROGRAMS.

SUNDAY, SEPT. 26TH:

ST. MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH IN ROSEVILLE IS HAVING A FALL FESTIVAL, INCLUDING AN ALL YOU CAN EAT TURKEY DINNER, SERVING FROM 11AM TO 2PM. THERE WILL ALSO BE A RAFFLE, AUCTION AND COUNTRY STORE.

 

FRIDAY-SUNDAY, OCT. 1-3RD:

THE 13TH ANNUAL NORTHEAST IOWA ARTISTS' STUDIO TOUR WILL TAKE PLACE IN WINNESHIEK COUNTY. IT WILL BE HELD FROM 10AM TO 5PM EACH DAY. THERE WILL BE 42 FEATURED ARTISTS AT 33 LOCATIONS, ALL WITHIN 35 MILES OF DECORAH. THIS IS A SELF-GUIDED DRIVING TOUR. MAPS ARE AVAILABLE AT THE DECORAH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND THE WINNESHIEK COUNTY CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU, OR ONLINE AT www.iowaarttour.com.

SATURDAY, OCT. 2ND:

THE NORTHEAST IOWA "GET YOUR REAR IN GEAR" 5-K FUN WALK FOR COLON CANCER WILL BE HELD IN WAUKON. THE EVENT STARTS AT THE ST. PATRICK'S SCHOOL IN WAUKON. MONEY RAISED WILL GO TOWARD SUPPORTING LOCAL PROJECTS TO INCREASE THE AWARENESS OF COLON CANCER, AND HELP PROVIDE SCREENING FOR THE UNDER- AND NON-INSURED. FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO REGISTER, GO TO www.getyourrearingear.com.

 

SATURDAY, OCT. 2ND:

THE 7TH ANNUAL CLASSIC TRACTORS FALL RIDE WILL BEGIN IN CLERMONT, AT THE HERITAGE FARM PARK. REGISTRATION STARTS AT 7AM, WITH THE RIDE LEAVING AT 8:30AM. THE TOUR WILL HEAD TOWARD ELGIN, VOLGA LAKE, WADENA, AND THE CORN MAZE IN ELGIN. CLASSIC TRACTORS IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION. PROCEEDS FROM THE EVENT WILL GO TO COMMUNITY PRESERVATION AND BETTERMENT PROJECTS. FOR INFORMATION OR TO PRE-REGISTER, CALL 563-423-5275.

SUNDAY, OCT. 3RD:

TEH FREDERICKSBURG AMVETS LADIES AUXILIARY IS SPONSORING AN ALL YOU CAN EAT DAD'S BELGIAN WAFFLE BREAKFAST AT THE FREDERICKSBURG COMMUNITY CENTER, SERVING FROM 9AM TO 12:30PM. PROCEEDS WILL BE USED TO HELP VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES.

SATURDAY, OCT. 9TH:

THE WILLIAMS CENTER FOR THE ARTS IN OELWEIN PRESENTS "SWEET DREAMS", A TRIBUTE TO PATSY CLINE, STARTING AT 7PM. ADVANCE TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE AT THE OELWEIN CHAMBER AND AREA DEVELOPMENT OFFICE OR THE WELLNESS CENTER.

SATURDAY-SUNDAY, OCT. 9-10TH:

IT'S THE 36TH OSBORNE HERITAGE DAYS, AT THE OSBORNE CONSERVATION CENTER, SOUTH OF ELKADER. THERE WILL BE PIONEER DEMONSTRATIONS BOTH DAYS, OLD TIME FOOD, THE KOEL CHILI COOK-OFF ON SATURDAY ALONG WITH STORYTELLING IN THE OLD SCHOOL. ON SUNDAY, THERE IS A PIONEER CHURCH SERVICE, PUMPKIN CONTEST, FUNDRAISING AUCTION, AND BUFFALO CHIP THROW. OSBORNE PARK'S PIONEER VILLAGE IS LOCATED FIVE MILES SOUTH OF ELKADER ON HIWAY 13.

SUNDAY, OCT. 10TH:

THE "SHARE THE HARVEST FESTIVAL" WILL BE HELD AT THE FREDERICKSBURG COMMUNITY CENTER, STARTING AT 11AM. THE GOAL IS PART OF A PROJECT TO END WORLD HUNGER. LUNCH WILL BE SERVED FOR A FREE-WILL DONATION, FOLLOWED BY AN AUCTION. ALL OF THE MONEY RAISED WILL GO TO THEIR DESIGNATED PROGRAM IN AFRICA.