More holiday open houses planned

Several local businesses will host their holiday open houses prior to Christmas. See ads inside for Savings Bank, Snider Auto Care Center and D&L Ceramics.

Upcoming blood drive at Spencer

LifeServe Blood Center is conducting a drive at Southpark Mall, 901 11th Street SW in Spencer, on Monday, Dec. 19 from 2-6 p.m.

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

Blood donors needed for Dec. 28 drive

Donors are needed to give blood during the Hartley community drive on Wednesday, Dec. 28, from 12:30-5 p.m. at the Hartley Community Center. New donors are especially needed.

Donation appointments are required. Schedule yours by texting LIFESERVE to 999-777, calling (800) 287-4903 or visiting lifeservebloodcenter.org.

Food distribution at Trinity UCC

The Food Bank of Iowa’s mobile pantry program will be conducted on Wednesday, Dec. 21, starting at 4 p.m. at Trinity United Church of Christ in Hartley. The program is available free of charge and geared toward individuals in need of food assistance.

Participants are asked to stay in their vehicles and line up on the east side of the parking lot. The food will be brought to you as you drive under the canopy.

Holiday movie, Book Club party at HPL

Hartley Public Library will be hosting a classic movie matinee on Tuesday, Dec. 20 at 2 p.m. Everyone is welcome for the screening of “White Christmas.” Popcorn and hot drinks will be provided.

Between the Covers Book Club will be meeting for their annual holiday party on Tuesday, Dec. 20 at 5 p.m. in the front room of the library. Join them for a fun game of trivia covering all the books that have been read this year and learn about the books that will be read and discussed in 2023. Bring some goodies to share if you would like.

Christmas Day dinner at Sacred Heart

Sacred Heart Parish in Spencer will be providing a Christmas dinner on Sunday, Dec. 25, for those in the community who would like to enjoy a meal and fellowship. A meal of ham, cheesy hash browns, green bean casserole, jello fluff, dinner rolls and cookies will be served from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. in the Parish Hall.

Sacred Heart Parish Hall is located at 1111 4th Avenue West, just south of the Clay County Fairgrounds and has plenty of accessible parking in the back lot located directly behind the church.

Listen to KICD for any weather cancellations. No reservations are needed. Please call Marilyn Bock at (712) 262-9233 with questions.

H-M-S menus

Monday, Dec. 19: Breakfast – Cereal, pop tart (9-12), fruit, juice; Lunch – Mandarin orange chicken, rice, broccoli/cauliflower, pineapple.

Tuesday, Dec. 20: Breakfast – Egg and cheese on biscuit, fruit, juice; Lunch – Chicken patty on bun, chips, green beans, apples.

Wednesday, Dec. 21: Breakfast – Breakfast pizza, fruit, juice; Lunch – Taco in a bag, lettuce/cheese, celery/carrots, corn.

Thursday, Dec. 22-Monday, Jan. 2: No School – Winter Break.

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

CC/E menus

Monday, Dec. 19-Monday, Jan. 2: No School – Winter Break.

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.

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.

Contact the church with questions by calling (712) 834-2767.

Al Anon meetings at 3 area locations

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.

Parkinson’s disease program offered in Hartley

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach will offer “A Journey Through Parkinson’s Disease,” a free three-session educational series at the Hartley Public Library. The series starts on Wednesday, Jan. 11 and continues on Jan. 18 and Jan. 25, and runs from 6 p.m.-7:15 p.m.

Approximately 1.5 million Americans and 10 million people worldwide live with Parkinson’s disease. Approximately 60,000 people in the U.S. are diagnosed each year.

Often, it is the spouse or another relative who first notices slight problems with a loved one’s movements, which can be a sign of Parkinson’s disease. “A Journey Through Parkinson’s Disease” will provide interactive learning about the disease, its symptoms, effects, possible treatments and therapeutic activities that can be done from home. The program will be completed in three one-hour sessions once-a-week at the library.

Participants can be individuals with Parkinson’s disease or family members and caregivers who want to better understand how treatments and alternative therapies can work to delay the progression of the disease. Everyone can find support and learn about the signs of Parkinson’s disease and how to seek medical care for themselves or a loved one.

Although there is no charge to attend the program, registration is requested to ensure adequate space and materials. A complimentary meal will also be provided to all attendees.

For more information or to register, visit https://go.iastate.edu/1GKRSN or contact ISU Extension and Outreach O’Brien County at (712) 957-5045 or xobrien@iastate.edu.