Grace Fellowship to host garage sale

Grace Fellowship in Hartley will host its annual Treasure Trove Garage Sale on Saturday, April 30 from 9 a.m.-noon. All proceeds will benefit the Grace Fellowship Preschool.

See the ad on Page 5 for more details.

Red’s take-out lunch

Red’s Catering in downtown Hartley will be serving scalloped potatoes and ham on Wednesday, April 27 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Pick up in the front. See the ad on Page 5 for more details.

Hartley clean-up day

The City of Hartley will hold its spring clean-up day on Monday, April 25. Residents are asked to follow the rules regarding disposal of materials.

See the ad on Page 3 for more details.

‘Adopt a Pot’ in Hartley this spring

Nineteen flower pots will once again be planted and placed throughout Hartley this spring, and local residents are encouraged to adopt one by May 1.

There are three ways to participate. Contact Sue Schulz at (712) 261-2605 or Dyan Roth at (712) 229-2503 for more information.

Everly firefighters hosting breakfast

The Everly Firefighter’s Association will hold a fundraiser breakfast on Sunday, April 24 from 8 a.m.-1 p.m., at the fire station. The menu includes French toast, scrambled eggs, sausage, lil’ smokies and beverages.

See the ad on Page 4 for more details.

Melvin Legion brunch is April 24

Melvin American Legion Post 470 will host a brunch on Sunday, April 24 at the Legion building. The menu includes pancakes, biscuits and gravy, omelets, sausage and drinks.

Dine in or carry out. See the ad on Page 5 for more details.

Fire hydrants to be flushed in Hartley

Residents in Hartley may experience discolored water next week. See the ad on Page 3 for more details.

Hartley blood drive

LifeServe Blood Center will be conducting a blood drive in Hartley on Wednesday, April 27. New donors are especially needed.

Blood can be given at the Hartley Community Center from 12:30-5:30 p.m. Appointments are required. To schedule yours, text LIFESERVE to 999-777, call (800) 287-4903 or visit lifeservebloodcenter.org.

H-M-S menus

Monday, April 25: Breakfast – Cereal, pop tarts (9-12), fruit, juice; Lunch – Chicken nuggets, mashed potatoes, cooked carrots, pears, roll.

Tuesday, April 26: Breakfast – Egg/cheese biscuit, fruit, juice; Lunch – Mr. Rib/bun, French fries, baked beans, peaches.

Wednesday, April 27: Breakfast – Breakfast tornado, muffin (EL), fruit, juice; Lunch – Taco in bag, lettuce/cheese, diced tomatoes, green beans, crackers (9-12), bananas.

Thursday, April 28: Breakfast – Waffles, sausage (9-12), fruit, juice; Lunch – Mandarin orange chicken/rice, broccoli/cauliflower, bread (9-12), pineapple.

Friday, April 29: Breakfast – Donut, fruit, juice; Lunch – French bread pizza, romaine salad, baby carrots, applesauce cup.

Milk served with each meal. Fruit/veggie bar offered daily.

Blood drive May 2 at Spencer

LifeServe Blood Center is conducting a drive at Southpark Mall, 901 11th Street SW in Spencer, on Monday, May 2, from 2-6 p.m.

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

Regular hours at Royal 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.

HLC food pantry

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.

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.

Conservationist program to be offered in Clay Co.

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach and the Clay County Conservation Board will offer the Iowa Master Conservationist Program starting on Wednesday, June 22.

The program teaches about Iowa’s natural ecosystems and the diversity of conservation challenges and opportunities that exist in the region. Graduates of the course learn to make informed choices for leading and educating others to improve conservation in Iowa.

“The Master Conservationist program has seen a lot of popularity recently in surrounding counties, so we are excited to partner with our local conservation board to host this program in Clay County,” said Sarah Dirks, Clay County Extension Adult Program Coordinator, in a news release.

The Master Conservationist program consists of approximately 12 hours of online curriculum and seven face-to-face learning sessions.

The online modules include lessons and resources from Iowa State University subject-matter experts to be reviewed at the participants’ own pace at home. Module topics include conservation history and science, understanding Iowa ecosystems, implementing conservation practices in human-dominated landscapes, and developing skills to help educate others about conservation practices.

The seven face-to-face learning sessions will build on the online lessons and be held at various nature and conservation locations in Clay County every Wednesday night from June 22-Aug. 3. Sessions start with a light meal at 5:30 p.m. Each face-to-face meeting will be led by local experts to demonstrate how the principles covered in the online curriculum play out locally.

Registration fee for the course is $40, which includes all course materials and a light supper at each in-person session. Register online at https://go.iastate.edu/MWNZUF or contact the Clay County Extension office at (712) 262-2264. The deadline to register is Friday, June 17.

For more information, contact Dirks at the Extension office or email sdirks@iastate.edu.