09/30/21: Community Calendar
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Spencer blood drives
LifeServe Blood Center is conducting two drives at Southpark Mall, 901 11th Street SW in Spencer. The first blood drive will be held on Monday, Oct. 4, from 12:30-5:30 p.m. The second is scheduled for Monday, Oct. 18, from 2-6 p.m.
Appointments are required. Schedule a donation appointment online at lifeservebloodcenter.org or call (800) 287-4903.
Businesses invited to participate in H-M-S Homecoming
H-M-S Homecoming is right around the corner, and all local businesses are invited to decorate their windows in support of the Hawks.
Additionally, there will be a Homecoming parade in downtown Hartley on Friday, Oct. 8 at 2:15 p.m. Local businesses are invited to drive a float, car or truck in the parade to show support.
The parade will begin near CFE Lumber and end near the Hartley Post Office. The lineup will start on Second Street Southwest in front of Grounded at 2:05 p.m., and will round the corner to begin the parade heading north on Central Avenue.
If you plan to be part of the parade, email Breana Biery bbiery@hartley-ms.k12.ia.us.
Everly garage sales to be held Saturday
City-wide garage sales will be held in Everly on Saturday, Oct. 2. Contact City Hall at (712) 834-2691 for more information.
Campground trick-or-treating
O’Brien County Conservation invites trick-or-treaters and campers to Mill Creek Park for a ghoulish night of fun.
The conservation board is offering free camping to patrons who camp on the night of Saturday, Oct. 2. In exchange, campers are requested to get into the Halloween spirit by decorating their campsite and handing out candy to trick-or-treaters. Trick-or-treaters will go to each participating campsite from 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Whether you deck out your campsite in Halloween decorations, dress up in your favorite costume or both, the conservation board hopes you plan to join in this fun family event to kick off the Halloween spirit.
For more information, contact the O’Brien County Conservation Board at (712) 295-7200.
Homeschool nature programs to be held
The O’Brien County Conservation Board invites families who are homeschooling to take part in monthly programs this fall and winter. Homeschool nature programs will provide opportunities to discover the outdoors, have hands-on learning experiences and explore natural history.
Each month will focus on a different topic during a 1-1/2 hour program. Children of all ages are invited to join and must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is required for each program of interest.
October’s homeschool nature program will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 5, at Mill Creek Park from 1:30-3 p.m. Participants will see if they can survive in nature. They will learn how to use a compass, try out different fire building styles and practice building a shelter out of things found in nature.
To register for the program and to learn more about each monthly topic visit https://prairieheritagecenter.org/programs-education/school-program/. For questions or more information contact Naturalist Abbie Parker at (712) 295-7200.
Mini naturalists to learn about natural world
The O’Brien County Conservation Board invites youth ages 2-5 to join for a great hands-on introduction to the natural world in the Mini Naturalists program. This hour-long program will focus on a different topic each month and may include games, story time, crafts and interactive experiences.
October’s Mini Naturalist program will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 6 at Mill Creek Park, from 10-11 a.m. The program will explore Mill Creek Park and see what critters and other nature fun finds participants come across. You will also do some animal yoga along the way.
Children must be accompanied by an adult. To register and to learn more about each monthly topic visit https://prairieheritagecenter.org/programs-education/school-program/. For questions or more information contact Naturalist Abbie Parker at (712) 295-7200.
Virtual training for foster and adoptive parents
Seasons Center for Behavioral Health in Spencer will host a free virtual training on Monday, Nov. 8 for current and prospective foster and adoptive parents as well as professionals who work closely with foster and adoptive parents and children. The training titled “Behavior is Communication” will be led by Permanency Support Specialist Sherri Huizenga and Outpatient Therapist Brittany Krause.
According to Seasons Center, it takes years for children to develop the proper language and emotional intelligence to communicate how they are feeling. As parents and professionals who work with children, it can be difficult to tell what a child’s behavior may really mean. This session will cover the function of behavior for children, how to translate behavior into communicated needs and desires, and how to support good patterns of communication through the lens of trauma and brain development.
“At this training, we’ll dive into the behavior further and try to understand what the behavior is trying to say so we as caregivers can do our best in helping the child express themselves in healthier ways,” Krause said.
The training will occur virtually via Zoom from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Attendees can register via Eventbrite. Zoom links will be provided to those who register via email 1-2 weeks prior to when the training occurs. For those with limited access to internet, a dial-in option will be available. Attendees may also opt to submit anonymous questions pre-training for the question and answer panel portion of this event.
Online registration for the event is available at https://bit.ly/2Z1X66b. Registration links can also be found on the Events page of the Seasons Center website (www.seasonscenter.org) or on the Seasons Center Facebook Events page.
Celebrate National 4-H Week Oct. 3-9
October 3-9 is National 4-H Week, during which millions of youth, parents, volunteers and alumni across the country will be celebrating everything 4-H.
The theme of this year’s National 4-H Week is “Find Your Spark,” which highlights how 4-H encourages kids to take part in hands-on learning experiences in areas such as health, science, agriculture and civic engagement.
The positive environment provided by 4-H mentors ensures that kids in every county and parish in the country, from urban neighborhoods to suburban schoolyards to rural farming communities, are encouraged to take on proactive leadership roles and are empowered with the skills to lead in life and career.
“4-H Week is all about showcasing the incredible experiences that 4-H offers young people,” said Beth Bunkers, regional youth program specialist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, in a news release. “We look forward to highlighting the remarkable 4-H youth in our communities who work each day to make a positive impact on those around them.”
Each county in northwest Iowa will celebrate a little differently, but all across the nation National 4-H Week will be observed.
For more information on the Iowa 4-H Youth Development program, please contact your local ISU Extension and Outreach office or visit the Iowa 4-H website at http://www.extension.iastate.edu/4h.
Many upcoming events at Everly Public Library
The kids are back in school and the fair is over, but the Everly Public Library is showing no signs of slowing down.
The facility has remained quite busy, with twice-weekly chair yoga and two monthly adult and children programs highlighting the lineup. October kicks off with Ms. Bri from Clay County Conservation visiting on Saturday, Oct. 2 at 10 a.m. She will also visit Oct. 21 at 6 p.m. for an adult program. The little ones’ programs will continue at 10 a.m. on Mondays, with great volunteers leading each session. The programs provide an awesome time for the kids to get together and socialize (as well as their parents).
The ceramic painting programs with D & L Ceramics have continued to be popular, with the September lighted Christmas tree event being a hit. During October, participants will be glazing a nativity scene. This event will run from Oct. 11-19. This will allow for people to come in at their convenience and really spend some time on their pieces.
Each Monday starting on Oct. 4 at 6 p.m., the library will host weekly craft nights throughout the winter season. Organizers are encouraging people to come in and make themselves at home in the library’s social areas and get rid of the winter blahs. Each month will focus on a different craft, but anyone is free to join doing whatever they enjoy. October’s focus hobby is crochet. Several experts are coming in to help with teaching, and kits of supplies are available for checkout. November’s focus hobby will be knitting – perfect for creating a Christmas present for someone special.
Everly’s trick-or-treating is Sunday, Oct. 31. The library will be hosting a small gathering for the goblins and ghouls from 4:30-5:30 p.m., with trick-or-treating running from 5-7. Be looking for information about this and other upcoming events on the library’s Facebook page under The Everly Public Library.
CC/E menus
Friday, Oct. 1: Breakfast – Biscuits and gravy, cereal, toast, fruit, yogurt, juice; Lunch – Hot dog on bun, broccoli, strawberry cup, chocolate chip cookie.
Monday, Oct. 4: Breakfast – Cereal, toast, fruit, yogurt, juice; Lunch – Vegetable beef soup, crackers, baby carrots, strawberry cup, dinner roll.
Tuesday, Oct. 5: Breakfast – Scrambled egg, cereal, toast, fruit, yogurt, juice; Lunch – Mr. Rib on bun, French fries, baked beans, peaches.
Wednesday, Oct. 6: Breakfast – Pizza, cereal, toast, fruit, yogurt, juice; Lunch – Chicken patty, waffle, carrots, pineapple.
Thursday, Oct. 7: Breakfast – Blueberry muffin, cereal, toast, fruit, yogurt, juice; Lunch – Tater tot casserole, green beans, banana, dinner roll.
Friday, Oct. 8: Breakfast – Donut, cereal, toast, fruit, yogurt juice; Lunch – Pizza crunchers, broccoli, tossed salad, applesauce.
Menus are subject to change at any time. Milk is served with each meal.
Grief recovery program begins Oct. 7
Warner Funeral Home is sponsoring “Circle of Care,” a six-week grief recovery support group for people grieving the death of a loved one.
Each week the group will examine a different grief-related topic in a non-threatening setting where participants are encouraged but not forced to share their feelings and, in turn, receive support from others in attendance.
This group will begin meeting on Thursday, Oct. 7, at 6:30 p.m. at the Spencer Area Activity Center (Senior Center), 104 East 4th Street in Spencer. For more information or to register for the group, please call Diane Sparks, at Warner Funeral Home, at (712) 262-3640.
Property tax installments due today
The first half installment of property taxes is due Thursday, Sept. 30. In Clay County, payments may be made by mail or dropped off in the boxes on the north and south side of the Administration Building.
Property tax information may be obtained online at http://www.iowatreasurers.org or by calling the Clay County treasurer’s office at (712) 262-2179. Transaction fees apply to payments made online by E-check or with the use of debit and credit cards. Payments may also be made in the treasurer’s office at 300 West 4th Street in Spencer, from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
According to Treasurer LeAnn Black, payment must be received in her office or postmarked by Sept. 30 in order to avoid penalty.
Al Anon meetings
Al Anon meetings are held at the following locations each week:
Wednesday, 8 p.m., 511 Southmoor, Spencer; Thursday, 8 p.m., Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Royal; Sunday, 7 p.m., Sanford Medical Center, 118 N 7th Ave., Sheldon.
All are welcome to attend.
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.
