Water fights planned in downtown Hartley next Thursday

Hartley residents will have a chance to beat the heat on Thursday, July 8 when the fire department hosts water fights.

Things kick off at 6 p.m. on Central Avenue with the kids’ water fights, which will be followed by the firefighters at 7 p.m. Members of the Hartley Community Pool Campaign will be serving a hotdog meal with chips and a drink for a free will donation.

Everyone is invited to attend.

O’Brien County Relay For Life planned Aug. 10

The annual O’Brien County Relay For Life will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 10, at the Sheldon High School Track Field.

Teams made up of families, businesses, neighbors or church groups will raise funds for cancer research and a variety of other areas of focus during the event. All cancer survivors from O’Brien County and the area are invited to be a part of the Survivor Lap during the opening ceremony at 6 p.m. Participants may contact Karla Robinet at (712) 540-7372 for information.

To remember or to honor a loved one at the luminaria ceremony at 7:30 p.m., contact a team member Sheryl Storm at (712) 723-5270 or Joan Holles at (712) 348-1260 by Aug. 4 to purchase a Luminaria.

For general information concerning the event, contact Cindy Runger at (712) 541-7122.

Summer library program in Hartley

Hartley Public Library’s summer library program provides opportunities and incentives to keep kids reading, discovering, playing and creating all summer long. Programs during the summer are free and no registration is required. Come to one event or all as your schedule allows.

Teens can enjoy teen game day at 3:30 p.m. on July 7 and August 4. Teen craft days will be held on July 7 and July 21 at 3:30 p.m.

Legion Auxiliary meeting July 6

Hartley American Legion Auxiliary will meet Tuesday, July 6, at 7 p.m. at the Legion Building in Hartley. Please plan to attend as there are several items of business that need attention.

If you are interested in becoming a member of the Legion Auxiliary, this would be the meeting for you to attend.

Moneta all-school reunion is July 24

Get your reservations in for the Moneta all-school reunion to be held Saturday, July 24, at the Hartley Community Center.

Call (712) 928-2055 or write to Darlene Lux, 201 N 1st Ave. West, Hartley, IA 51346. Anybody is welcome to attend.

Royal all-school reunion is July 17

The Royal and Clay Central all-school reunion will be held at 4 p.m. on Saturday, July 17, at the Royal Community Center. The event coincides with Royal Fun Days.

Fifty-year classes of 1970 and 1971 will be honored.

The reunion is open to the public and reservations are not required. Refreshments will be served with a free will offering accepted.

For more information, contact David or Jane Kruse at janek@commstock.com or (712) 260-2065, or Gene Hjelm at genehjelm@hotmail.com or (712) 260-4089.

Blood drive is July 5 at Spencer

LifeServe Blood Center will conduct a blood drive at Southpark Mall, 901 11th Street SW in Spencer, on Monday, July 5 from 12:30 p.m.-6 p.m.

Appointments are required. Schedule a donation appointment online at lifeservebloodcenter.org or call (800) 287-4903.

Royal Public Library hours

The Royal Public Library is operating normally. Hours remain the same: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 3-5 p.m.; and Tuesday and Saturday, 9:30-11:30 a.m.

Food pantry hours at HLC

Current hours for the food pantry at Hope Lutheran Church in Everly are Wednesdays, 1-5 p.m. Everyone is allowed to come in and pick out their food, but masks are required.