Bald Eagle Day March 2 at PHC

The O’Brien County Conservation Board invites the public to the Prairie Heritage Center to experience a live bald eagle on Saturday, March 2. Christina Roelofs from the Nishnabotna Conservation Foundation will present a program about the bald eagle at 2 p.m.

Daycare fundraiser is March 9

The Hartley Community Daycare Center will hold its annual fundraiser on Saturday, March 9 at the community center. This year’s entertainment is The Mitch Gordon Band.

See the ad on Page 5 for more information.

Hartley Community Center VIP Supper

The Hartley Community Center will hold its VIP Supper on Saturday, April 6. This year’s entertainment features magical comedy with Alan Sands.

Cocktail hour and a meal also highlight the evening’s schedule. See the ad on Page 5 for more details.

CC/E Elementary PK-K round-up

Clay Central/Everly Elementary will hold preschool and kindergarten round-up for students ages 3-5 on March 12, in Royal.

See the ad on Page 10 for more details.

Red’s Catering menu

Red’s Catering in downtown Hartley will be serving a variety of specials on Wednesday, March 6.

See the ad on Page 4 for more details.

CC/E annual fish fry

Clay Central/Everly will host its annual fish fry fundraiser on Friday, March 22, in Royal. A family carnival will also be held.

Proceeds will support CC/E’s lunch program. See the ad on Page 5 for more details.

Cabin Fever Golf is March 8

The Hartley Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual Cabin Fever Golf event on Friday, March 8. Cost is $10 per green fee for adults and $5 for kids under 13.

See the ad on Page 5 for more details.

Grace Fellowship preschool signup

Grace Fellowship Community Preschool in Hartley will hold its registration for the 2024-25 school year on Monday, March 18 from 5:30-6:30 p.m.. If you wish to enroll your child, they must be age 3 by Sept. 15, 2024.

See the ad on Page 3 for more details.

H-M-S menus

Thursday, Feb. 29: Breakfast – Waffles, fruit, juice; Lunch – Mandarin orange chicken with rice, broccoli/cauliflower, pineapple, bread (9-12).

Friday, March 1: Breakfast – Donut, fruit, juice; Lunch – Fish sticks, tri taters, green beans, applesauce, roll (9-12).

Monday, March 4: Breakfast – Cereal, pop tart (9-12), fruit, juice; Lunch – Popcorn chicken, mashed potatoes, cooked carrots, apples, bun (9-12).

Tuesday, March 5: Breakfast – Egg and cheese on biscuit, fruit, juice; Lunch – Hot dog on bun, fries, baked beans, mixed fruit.

Wednesday, March 6: Breakfast – Breakfast pizza, fruit, juice; Lunch – Crispito, cheese, lettuce/tomatoes, refried beans, banana, bread (9-12).

Thursday, March 7: Breakfast – Pancake and sausage bites, fruit, juice; Lunch – Spaghetti, breadstick, green beans, baby carrots, peaches.

Friday, March 8: Breakfast – Donut, fruit, juice; Lunch – Cheese pizza, romaine salad, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, pineapple.

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

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

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.

Seasons Center to host event featuring Gaelin Elmore

Seasons Center for Behavioral Health is excited to host a free training, “Be the Difference: Belonging is Unlocking Potential with Gaelin Elmore,” on Friday, April 12. The event will take place from 9 a.m.-noon and will be held at Hope Church in Spencer.

Former NFL player and speaker Gaelin Elmore believes that childhood trauma changes the rules of the game for youth, making interaction with well-intentioned adults difficult. While teachers, therapists and caregivers are poised to provide the most enduring assistance, the prospect of building sincere, purposeful relationships with children and teens can challenge even the most dedicated professionals.

Youth need many things, but most importantly they need adults committed to meeting their belonging needs; they need adults in their life that care. Caring relationships are the only thing that allow youth to go from surviving to thriving. Sometimes the best solutions to the most complex problems are right in front of us. That was true for Elmore and his life. From foster care to professional football, learn how the system changed his life forever.

“Belonging is an innate and fundamental need that we all have. Whether we realize it or not, it influences many of our daily decisions,” said Sarah Heinrichs-Wurm, Vice President of Program Development and Specialized Services at Seasons Center, in a news release. “Unfortunately, we also know that when youth experience childhood adversity of any sort, their relationships are often impacted in the process. Gaelin’s workshop focuses on how we can begin to erase the belonging gap and how belonging can make a difference in the lives of youth.”

Registration is required. Please register at https://seasons-center-for-behavioral-health.ticketleap.com/gaelin-elmore-regional-event/.

For more information on this event, other upcoming events and Seasons’ services, visit http://www.seasonscenter.org or their Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/SeasonsCenterForBehavioral.Health.

13th Annual Family Fest to include STEM activities, exhibitors and more

The Clay County Fair & Events Center and Positively Spencer Youth will host the 13th Annual Family Fest at the Clay County Regional Events Center on Saturday, March 2 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Family Fest is free to attend and is open to the public.

Families can enjoy a large variety of hands on and fun activities for all ages and learn what local businesses, groups and organizations can do for families with over 30 exhibitors signed up to be at the event.

Other features include Spencer Municipal Utilities Safety City, which will allow families to interact with local law enforcement, firefighters and EMT staff; Spencer Hospital’s “glow germ” hand washing activity; the H.E.A.T. Tactical Vehicle and a Clay County Fair favorite, Tiny Town, sponsored by Community State Bank.

ISU Extension and Outreach Clay County returns with exciting activities including bunny hopping and yard games. The different 4-H clubs will be available to tell you about 4-H and answer any questions you may have about joining.

STEM activities provided by Iowa Lakes Community College offers an exciting and fun way for kids to have a chance to learn about science, technology, engineering and math; you’ll also have a chance to explode a volcano. There will also be a KidZone sponsored by Spencer Family YMCA that will have a number of fun activities in their area including a bounce house.