05/13/21: Community Calendar
Share
Tweet
H-M-S graduation is Sunday
The Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn High School Class of 2021 will hold commencement exercises on Sunday, May 16 at 2 p.m. The event is open to the public.
Check out the graduation tab included in this week’s newspaper for complete details.
Flag dedication deadline is May 22
Any family desiring to have their veteran’s flag added to the Avenue of Flags at Pleasant View Cemetery in Hartley should contact Harold Wills at (712) 928-2815 by Saturday, May 22.
The flags will be dedicated during the Memorial Day ceremony on Monday, May 31.
Trivia night planned at HCC
The Hartley Community Center will host a trivia night on Saturday, May 22 at 7 p.m. Teams of eight per table will compete against other participants.
See the ad on Page 3 for more details.
Hartley Junction pizza fundraiser
Hartley Junction is rasing money for the Hartley Emergency Ambulance Response Team during National EMS Week, May 16-22. See the ad on Page 3 for more details.
Daycare fundraiser set for June 26
The Hartley Community Daycare Center will hold its annual fundraising event on Saturday, June 26 at the Hartley Community Center. Featured entertainment includes dueling pianos, and a silent auction will also be held.
See the ad on Page 8 for more details.
Food distribution May 19 at Trinity UCC
The Food Bank of Iowa’s mobile pantry program will be conducted on Wednesday, May 19, from 4-6 p.m. at Trinity United Church of Christ in Hartley. The program is available free of charge and geared toward individuals in need of food assistance.
Participants are asked to stay in their vehicles and line up on the east side of the parking lot. The food will be brought to you as you drive under the canopy
American Legion Auxiliary Poppy Day
The Hartley American Legion Auxiliary will be honoring America’s war dead by distributing the familiar red hand-crafted poppies. Canisters will be in various businesses or donations can be sent to Renee Crist, 141 N 3rd Avenue East, Hartley, IA 51346.
All donations are used for veterans’ needs.
H-M-S menus
Monday, May 17: Breakfast – Cereal, granola bites (9-12), fruit, juice; Lunch – Mini corndogs, chips (9-12), baked beans, baby carrots, oranges.
Tuesday, May 18: Breakfast – Egg/cheese biscuit, fruit, juice; Lunch – Hamburger/bun, French fries, cooked carrots, peaches.
Wednesday, May 19: Breakfast – Breakfast pizza, fruit, juice; Lunch – Crispito, lettuce/cheese, red peppers, grapes, bread (9-12).
Thursday, May 20: Breakfast – Waffles, sausage (9-12), fruit, juice; Lunch – Drummies, mashed potatoes/gravy, green beans, garlic toast, strawberries.
Friday, May 21: Breakfast – Omelet, toast, fruit, juice; Lunch – Hot dogs, chips, baby carrots, applesauce cup.
Milk served with each meal. Fruit/veggie bar served with lunch.
Wings & Wetlands Festival is May 15 at PHC
O’Brien County Conservation has a great lineup of events for the annual Wings & Wetlands festival. It is a great opportunity to experience the wonders of birds and their habitats.
This year’s festival will be held on Saturday, May 15 at the Prairie Heritage Center, and many of the presentations will also be hosted virtually so you can enjoy them from anywhere.
Begin your morning at 8 a.m. with a “Warbler Walk,” with expert birder Lee Schoenewe. Migrating songbirds are on the move and Schoenewe is exceptional at helping people identify birds. Registration is required. To register, visit http://www.prairieheritagecenter.org.
Two virtual presentations by the Iowa DNR will be live streamed at the Prairie Heritage Center at 9:30 and 11 a.m. The first presentation by Wildlife Research Technician David Hoffman will focus on the history of swans in North America and restoration efforts. He then will be joined by other swan experts for a panel discussion.
At 11 a.m. Avian Ecologist Anna Buckardt Thomas will share in swan research, especially in regard to nesting behaviors. She also will share research on a swan that received a GPS neck collar last fall in O’Brien County.
Both presentations will be available to watch at the Prairie Heritage Center or you can request the Zoom link to watch from your own space. To request the link, please contact aparker@obriencounty.iowa.gov.
Participants visiting the Wings & Wetlands festival, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m., at the Prairie Heritage Center can also enjoy crafts and activities that will focus on birds and their habitats. A storybook walk, “Henry the Impatient Heron” by Donna Love, will also be available all day on one of the trails.
Join in one or all of these events during the Wings & Wetlands festival. It is a great event for all ages and is offered at no cost. COVID-19 precautions are in place for all programs.
For more information visit http://www.prairieheritagecenter.org, or contact Naturalist Abbie Parker at (712) 295-7200 or aparker@obriencounty.iowa.gov.
CC/E menus
Monday, May 17: Breakfast – Cereal, toast, fruit, juice, yogurt; Lunch – Quesadilla, refried beans, pineapple.
Tuesday, May 18: Breakfast – Cheese omelet, cereal, toast, fruit, juice, yogurt; Lunch – Hamburger, French fries, corn, pears.
Wednesday, May 19: Breakfast – Mini bagel, cereal, toast, fruit, juice, yogurt; Lunch – Chicken patty, green beans, peaches.
Thursday, May 20: Breakfast – French toast sticks, cereal, toast, fruit, juice, yogurt; Lunch – Hot dog, baked beans, pears, mixed fruit.
Friday, May 21: Breakfast – Muffin, cereal, toast, fruit, juice, yogurt; Lunch – Turkey sandwich, chips, corn, goldfish, applesauce.
Milk is served with each meal.
BQA certification trainings offered in Royal
Beef producers and agri-business professionals wanting to obtain or renew their Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) certification have opportunities to do so in June.
Training sites in northwest Iowa include:
• Tuesday, June 1, 10 a.m.-noon, Royal Community Center, Royal; RSVP to (712) 262-2264 by May 26.
• Wednesday, June 2, 10 a.m.-noon, Frontier Bank Basement, Rock Rapids; RSVP to (712) 472-2576 by May 28.
• Wednesday, June 16, 5 p.m.-8 p.m., Emmet County Fairgrounds, Estherville; RSVP to (712) 362-3434 by June 11.
The objectives of the BQA trainings are three-fold: 1) to provide education on best production methods, 2) to assure consumers that beef is raised with attention to detail, and 3) to increase international demand for U.S. beef.
Because of COVID restrictions, please register for the site to be attended. Walk-ins will not be allowed, and facemasks are preferred.
For more information, contact Beth Doran, ISU Extension and Outreach Beef Specialist, at (712) 737-4230 or doranb@iastate.edu.
Blood drive May 24 at Southpark Mall
LifeServe Blood Center is conducting a blood drive at Southpark Mall, 901 11th Street SW in Spencer, on Monday, May 24, from 12:30 p.m.-6 p.m.
Appointments are required. Donors who do not have an appointment will not be able to give blood. Donors should pre-screen themselves for fever prior to appointments and must wear a mask for the duration of their appointment. Those who do not have masks will be provided with one.
Schedule a donation appointment online at lifeservebloodcenter.org or call (800) 287-4903.
Expanded hours at Royal library
The Royal Public Library has expanded its hours. New hours are Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 3-5 p.m .; and Tuesday and Saturday, 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 remain and masks are required.
Hope Lutheran food pantry hours
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. Everyone is allowed to come in and pick out their food, but masks are required.
