01/28/21: Community Calendar
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11th Annual Family Fest canceled
The Clay County Fair & Events Center announced last week that the 2021 edition of Family Fest, originally scheduled for March 6, has been canceled.
“We feel with the current COVID-19 mitigation measures that are in place, we would not be able to put on the same quality of event that everyone deserves and expects, and do so in a safe and responsible way,” the Family Fest organizing committee stated in a news release. “We look forward to welcoming everyone back to Family Fest in 2022.”
Next year’s event is scheduled for Saturday, March 5, 2022.
Virtual nature conservation book club at library
O’Brien County Conservation Board and the Hartley Public Library are offering a bi-monthly virtual book club that will focus on nature and conservation.
A variety of books, both non-fiction and fiction, have been chosen to discuss in a virtual platform from the comfort of your own home. This book club will meet on the second Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. via Zoom. Discussion questions will help lead the conversation.
Feb. 9 will mark the first virtual meeting and the monthly book pick is “Secondhand: Travels in the New Global Garage Sale” by Adam Minter. To register and for more information, please visit prairieheritagecenter.org.
Women Managing Horses program offered at Spencer
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Clay County will host the four-session Women Managing Horses program beginning Thursday, Feb. 18 and continuing Feb. 25, March 4 and March 11, from 6 p.m. to approximately 8:30 p.m. at Grace United Methodist Church in Spencer. The program will also offer a virtual attendance option for those who prefer to attend from their home.
The USDA 2017 Census of Agriculture reported nearly 55,000 horses, ponies, mules and donkeys on more than 9,000 farms in Iowa. Total sales of equine in Iowa amounted to $19.7 million, ranking Iowa 11th in the nation. As horse owners and business managers, women make important decisions about the equine in their care. The Women Managing Horses program provides a unique opportunity to learn in a relaxed, fun environment.
According to Amy Forrette, Extension Ag Program Coordinator, social distancing will be maintained, as well as masks encouraged. However, if you are interested in taking the program but hesitant to attend in-person or live a long distance away, Forrette is also offering the program virtually. Individuals can specify at registration how they plan to attend.
Women Managing Horses is led by ISU Associate Professor and Equine Extension Specialist Peggy Auwerda. Sessions will cover financial documentation and breakeven analysis, equine insurance, annual horse health care plans, evaluation of feed rations, marketing your equine business, environmental management and land use decisions.
Register online at http://www.aep.iastate.edu/womeninag/2021/spencer.html or by contacting Forrette at (712) 262-2264 or forrette@iastate.edu. Registration deadline is Feb. 11. Cost for the program is $75 which includes an evening meal for those who attend the program in-person.
Apply now for Century and Heritage Farm Program
Eligible farm owners are encouraged to apply now for the 2021 Century and Heritage Farm Program. The program was created by the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship and the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation to recognize families who have owned their farms for 100 years and 150 years, respectively.
To apply, download the application on the department’s website at iowaagriculture.gov/century-and-heritage-farm-program.
Applications may also be requested from Kelley Reece, coordinator of the Century and Heritage Farm Program, at (515) 281-3645 or Kelley.Reece@IowaAgriculture.gov. Written requests can be mailed to Century or Heritage Farm Program, Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship, Henry A. Wallace Building, 502 E. 9th Street, Des Moines, IA 50319.
To be included in the 2021 Century or Heritage Farm Program, completed applications must be submitted by June 1.
This marks the 45th anniversary of the Century Farm program and the 15th anniversary of the Heritage Farm program. Ceremonies recognizing the 2021 Century and Heritage Farm families will be held at the Iowa State Fair on Aug. 19-20, in the Pioneer Livestock Pavilion.
CC/E menus
Monday, Feb. 1: Breakfast – Cereal, fruit, juice; Lunch – Corndog, French fries, mixed vegetables, pears.
Tuesday, Feb. 2: Breakfast – Mini pancakes, fruit, juice; Lunch – Chili, crackers, baby carrots, cinnamon roll, applesauce.
Wednesday, Feb. 3: Breakfast – Blueberry muffin, fruit, juice; Lunch – Cheese quesadilla, broccoli, peaches.
Thursday, Feb. 4: Breakfast – Biscuit with sausage, fruit, juice; Lunch – Barbecue beef on bun, baked beans, banana.
Friday, Feb. 5: Breakfast – Donut, fruit, juice; Lunch – Pancake, sausage patty, hash browns, sidekick.
Milk is served with each meal.
New deadlines for CCCVB grants
A new grant cycle date was recently announced for the Clay County Convention and Visitor’s Bureau (CCCVB).
The CCCVB Tourism Grant is due April 1, 2021 and Oct. 1, 2021, not Feb. 1 and Aug. 1 as in previous years. The Special Project Grant is also due on April 1, 2021 and Oct. 1, 2021.
To access the application and grant guidelines for the CCCVB Tourism Grant and Special Project Grant, please visit the CCCVB website at http://www.exploreclaycounty.org and click the “Grants” tab.
Any questions can be sent to info@exploreclaycounty.org or call (712) 580-8687.
New hours at Royal library
Effective Feb. 1, the Royal Public Library will be expanding its hours. The new hours are Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 3-5 p.m .; and Tuesday and Thursday, 9:30-11:30 a.m.
Due to COVID-19, the library will remain locked. Please call (712) 933-5500 or knock at the door during open hours. Social distancing practices will remain and masks will be required.
HLC food pantry
Current hours for the food pantry at Hope Lutheran Church in Everly are Mondays, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., and Wednesdays, 1-5 p.m. Please knock on the church door and food will be brought out to you.
