Sign up for Summer Celebration parade

Businesses and individuals interested in entering a float or vehicle in Hartley's Summer Celebration parade must register by July 30. Contact Brittany Dolphin at (712) 363-1073 to register.

Hartley Poets Group to meet

The Hartley Poets Group will meet on Thursday, July 29 from 2-4 p.m., at the Hartley Public Library. Participants are encouraged to bring poems written by their favorite poet as well as their own poems. The group will write new pieces to conclude the gathering.

New members are always welcome. Contact Dave Hoye at (712) 834-2160 for more information.

Vets, Legion Family invited to join parade

American Legion Family members and local veterans are invited to ride or march in the Summer Celebration parade on Saturday, July 31. More details on a meeting time and location will be included in next week's newspaper.

H-M-S online school registration

Online registration for the 2021-22 school year at Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Community School continues through Friday, July 30. The district website has all the information needed to register.

In-person registration will be held at H-M-S High School on Monday, Aug. 2, from noon to 7 p.m.

Hartley cemetery walk lineup announced

The Hartley Y'Adnom Club is once again sponsoring the cemetery walk at Pleasant View Cemetery during Summer Celebration. The event begins on Saturday, July 31 at 1 p.m.

Small tour groups will walk along the path at Pleasant View Cemetery and stop to hear short presentations about eight past citizens of Hartley. Those featured include: Dr. Paul Sweeney, shared by his son, Phil Sweeney; Jean Ahrenstorff, shared by her son, Robert Ahrenstorff; Peter A. Leese, shared by Dr. Mark Schulz; William and Doris Vezina, shared by Sentinel-News sports editor Mike Petersen; Edwin E. Popp, shared by his granddaughter, Rhonda Jager Pippy; and Ed and Leona Olhausen, shared by their daughter-in-law, Connie Olhausen.

Tours will leave approximately every 10 minutes, with the last tour leaving around 3 p.m. Golf carts and a wheelchair will be available. If you do not wish to stand during the presentations, feel free to bring a lawn chair. Cars may be parked on the west side of the cemetery around the entrance.

A free will donation will be accepted to be used throughout the year for various community projects; one being the distribution of dictionaries to all H-M-S third graders. Y'Adnom Club members welcome everyone to learn about Hartley's history through citizens of the past.

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.

Blood drives scheduled at Spencer

LifeServe Blood Center is conducting two upcoming drives at Southpark Mall, 901 11th Street SW in Spencer. The first blood drive will be held on Monday, July 26, from 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m. The second is scheduled for Monday, Aug. 2, from 12:30-6 p.m.

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

Between the Covers reading 'The Library Book'

Between the Covers will meet on Tuesday, July 27 at 5 p.m., in the front room of Hartley Public Library.

On the morning of April 28, 1986, a fire broke out in the Los Angeles Public Library. During the seven hours that it burned it consumed 4,000 books and damaged 700 more. Even though the scene was thoroughly investigated now, almost 35 years later, the mystery of whether the fire was purposely set and if so, by whom and for what reason, is still a mystery.

Weaving her love of books into the investigation of true crime, author Susan Orlean tells a story about libraries and the crucial role they play in our lives. Besides introducing readers to the Los Angeles Public Library, its departments and daily activities, she delves into the case of Harry Peak, an actor who was long suspected of setting the fire.

For more information about the book club, which meets on the last Tuesday of the month, call the library at (712) 928-2080.

Family fun planned at Dog Creek Park

Looking for some family fun? Join the campground host at Dog Creek Park for multiple opportunities to spend time together participating in family friendly activities.

Mark your calendars for these great programs all hosted at Dog Creek Park campground: Glow in the Dark Games, Saturday, July 24 at 9 p.m .; Outdoor Games, Saturday, Aug. 7 at 1 p.m .; and Egg Hunt, Saturday, Aug. 21 at 1 p.m.

Participants should meet at the campground host's camper to get further instructions. These programs are sure to be fun for the whole family! To view all programs please visit http://www.prairieheritagecenter.org and visit the events calendar.

Regular hours at Royal library

The Royal Public Library is now 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 at Hope Lutheran

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.

Gain skills for remote work thru virtual course

Having the skills to be successful in remote work can open employment possibilities for Iowans no matter where they live. Iowans can gain these skills through the Remote Work Certificate.

A four-week virtual course offered by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach is open to adult learners and requires approximately 30 hours to complete. Participants work at their own pace but must participate in four weekly virtual workshops and submit weekly assignments. At the end of the course, participants who would like one-on-one assistance in setting career goals, identifying gaps in skills and finding opportunities for remote work can schedule time with a specialist.

The next session of the Remote Work Certificate course begins Monday, Aug. 2. Register before Wednesday, July 28 to participate. For more information, visit https://www.extension.iastate.edu/humansciences/remote-work.