09/09/21: Community Calendar
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Veterans invited to ride in CCF parade
Monday, Sept. 13 is Veterans Day at the Clay County Fair. All veterans will be admitted free of charge.
Merlyn Hennings, of the Hartley Legion, will be pulling a trailer in the veterans’ parade at 10 a.m. All local Legion members and veterans wanting to ride should be at the staging area (northeast of the Events Center) by 9:30.
If you have questions, call Roy Wohlert at (712) 301-8095.
Experience monarch butterfly migration
Monarch butterflies will start their great migration south in September. Learn all about these magnificent butterflies and take part in a citizen science project of tagging them on Tuesday, Sept. 14, at Mill Creek Lodge from 5:30-6 p.m.
Meet at the lodge for a short presentation on monarchs, their life cycle and amazing migratory journey. Then have your butterfly net ready or borrow one from O’Brien County Conservation Board to hit the trail to tag monarch butterflies as part of the citizen science project. Participants will be placing small tags on the butterflies’ wings which will allow data to be returned to scientists studying the monarch migration.
Registration is required for this event. Please register by 4 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 13. COVID-19 precautions are in place for all programs. For more information and to register visit http://www.prairieheritagecenter.org or contact Naturalist Abbie Parker at (712) 295-7200 or aparker@obriencounty.iowa.gov.
Learn about nature photography at PHC class
Grab your camera and learn from an expert about nature photography. Dan Verrips, of Verrips Photography, will be leading a class at the Prairie Heritage Center on Saturday, Sept. 18. Verrips will share tips and tricks to help you become a better nature photographer.
The class will start at 7:30 a.m. at the Prairie Heritage Center. A short lesson will be covered and then participants will head outdoors to capture photos. The afternoon will be used to review photos together as a class. No special camera is needed; bring what you have.
The class is limited to eight participants and registration is required. Please register by 4 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 13. COVID-19 precautions are in place for all programs. For more information and to register visit http://www.prairieheritagecenter.org or contact Naturalist Abbie Parker at (712) 295-7200 or aparker@obriencounty.iowa.gov.
Try it Out: Atlatls & Archery
Looking for a different hobby this fall or just a chance to try out a new target sport? Join the O’Brien County Conservation Board at Crosbie Wildlife and Nature Youth Center on Thursday, Sept. 23 from 5-6 p.m. to try out atlatls and archery.
An atlatl is a spear-throwing tool that uses leverage to throw a dart or spear. It is a target sport technology that has been used for tens of thousands of years. You won’t want to miss trying out this ancient, but fun target sport. Then level up and use a bow and arrows to see how great your aim is with archery. O’Brien County Conservation Board will supply the atlatl and archery equipment for you to use.
Registration is required for this event. Please register by 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 22. COVID-19 precautions are in place for all programs. For more information and to register visit http://www.prairieheritagecenter.org or contact Naturalist Abbie Parker at (712) 295-7200 or aparker@obriencounty.iowa.gov.
Upcoming event at HPL
The Hartley Public Library will host a teen craft activity on Wednesday, September 15, at 3:30 p.m.
H-M-S menus
Thursday, Sept. 9: Breakfast – Waffles, fruit, juice; Lunch – Spaghetti, breadstick, romaine salad, cherry tomatoes, bananas, crackers (9-12).
Friday, Sept. 10: Breakfast – Donut, fruit, juice; Lunch – Mr. Rib/bun, baked beans, green beans, watermelon.
Monday, Sept. 13: Breakfast – Cereal, muffin (9-12), fruit, juice; Lunch – Pork chop patty, potatoes/gravy, peas, oranges, roll.
Tuesday, Sept. 14: Breakfast – Egg/cheese biscuit, fruit, juice; Lunch – Chicken patty/bun, tots, green beans, applesauce cup.
Wednesday, Sept. 15: Breakfast – Breakfast pizza, fruit, juice; Lunch – Mexican pizza, baby carrots, celery, cantaloupe.
Thursday, Sept. 16: Breakfast – Pancake/sausage bites, fruit, juice; Lunch – Chicken alfredo, garlic toast, romaine salad, grapes.
Friday, Sept. 17: Breakfast – Omelet, toast, fruit, juice; Lunch – Hot ham/cheese, baked beans, red pepper strips, peaches, chips (9-12).
Milk served with each meal. Fruit/veggie bar served with lunch.
Regular hours at Royal Public Library
Hours at the Royal Public Library are Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 3-5 p.m .; and Tuesday and Saturday, 9:30-11:30 a.m.
Food pantry on Wednesdays 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.
CC/E menus
Monday, Sept. 13: Breakfast – Cold cereal, toast, fruit, yogurt, juice; Lunch – Chicken patty on bun, French fries, baked beans, orange.
Tuesday, Sept. 14: Breakfast – Egg biscuit, cold cereal, toast, fruit, yogurt, juice; Lunch – Meatloaf in gravy, mashed potatoes, corn, peaches, dinner roll.
Wednesday, Sept. 15: Breakfast – Pancake, cold cereal, toast, fruit, yogurt, juice; Lunch – Sloppy joe, celery stick, baby carrots, pears.
Thursday, Sept. 16: Breakfast – French toast sticks, cold cereal, toast, fruit, yogurt, juice; Lunch – Spaghetti, tossed salad, green beans, banana, bread stick.
Friday, Sept. 17: No School – Fair Day.
Menus are subject to change at any time. Milk is served with each meal.
Seasons Center to host suicide prevention trainings
Seasons Center for Behavioral Health in Spencer will host free suicide prevention trainings that will cover the evidence-based curriculum of Question, Persuade, Refer, a 2-hour basic suicide prevention course.
Question, Persuade, Refer (or QPR) outlines three simple steps anyone can learn to help save a life from suicide. Trainings will occur at the following area locations.
• Thursday, September 9, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Lantern Coffeehouse and Roastery in Sibley, in partnership with the Lantern Coffeehouse and Roastery and Bailey’s Lodge.
• Friday, September 10, from 9-11 a.m. at Hope Church in Spencer.
“Suicide is preventable. Talking about it prevents it. Learning the signs and symptoms prevents it. Knowing what to say and how to intervene prevents it,” said Taylor Prather, Prevention and Education Coordinator with Seasons, in a news release. “QPR teaches basic, life-saving skills that everyone should know. The more people we have trained in our communities, the more lives we can collectively save.”
Online registration for the Lantern/Sibley training is available at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/167484668151. Online registration for the Hope Church/Spencer training is available at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/168490344155. Registration links can also be found on the Seasons Center Facebook Events page.
