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| 1Winthrop City Council Meeting Winthrop City Council Meeting Begins: May 1, 2013Ends: May 1, 2013 Held the 1st Wednesday of every month, 7:00pm, City Hall Exploring Art Class Begins: May 1, 2013Ends: May 1, 2013 Exploring Art - This class is for the pre-school/kindergarten age child. Focus will be on exploring various art mediums, such as, painting, color mixing, printmaking and clay. Come get your hands dirty and have fun! Parents are welcome to attend with their child. When: Wednesday evenings 5-6pm, April 17, 24, May 1 and May 8. Cost: $50.00 Please feel free to contact Marnie Barnett for details and to register for up-coming classes. 319-332-1188 or marniebarnett@gmail.comWii Wednesday Wii Wednesday Begins: May 1, 2013Ends: May 1, 2013 The Independence Public Library will offer a Wii Wednesday at 1:30 pm following the school early out. Students in grades 3-8 can come to the Community Room and play the Wii games on the big screen or Just Dance. You do not need to have a library card to participate. For more information, stop in or contact the library at 334-2470, visit our website at www.independence.lib.ia.us or find us on Facebook.rn |
2Business in the Morning Business in the Morning Begins: May 2, 2013Ends: May 2, 2013 8-9:30, Independence Public Library, Community Room Being an Example – Adopting an Effective Leadership Style Deepen your self-awareness and optimize your company’s performance as well as your own executive leadership training. Workshop/Open House for Energy Reduction Begins: May 2, 2013Ends: May 2, 2013 “Workshop/Open House on May 2, 2012 from 4:30 PM to 8:30 PM at the Independence Library’s Community room Check out Kill-A-Watt Meters from the library to see where your biggest energy users are in your homes. Free Parenting Classes Free Parenting Classes Begins: March 14, 2013Ends: April 11, 2013 Thursdays from 6-8pm, NO charge. Held at the Moser Preschool and Daycare. Call 319-334-4218 for more details. |
3 | 4Trick's Ride is grilling Trick's Ride is grilling Begins: May 4, 2013Ends: May 4, 2013 Postel's Shop starting at 11am-till sold out. BBQ Ribs, tenderloin sandwiches, pulled pork sandwiches and fries. If you want to pre-order call Kathy @ 319-334-2018. All money raised goes to Trick's Ride to send out gas cards to help others get to dr. appts. Printmaking Class Begins: May 4, 2013Ends: May 4, 2013 Printmaking- This class is designed to introduce students to the world of printmaking. We will be creating found object prints, fruit/vegetable prints and monotype prints, to name a few. Session I - Grades 1-2, Saturdays 9:00-9:45, April13, 20, 27 and May 4. Session II- Grades 3-6, Saturdays 10:00-10:45. April 13, 20, 27 and May 4. Cost: $50.00 Please feel free to contact Marnie Barnett for details and to register for up-coming classes. 319-332-1188 or marniebarnett@gmail.comRelay for Life Cookout/Campout Relay for Life Cookout/Campout Begins: May 4, 2013Ends: May 4, 2013 May 4th, Morwood Campground, just south of Hazelton
Camp for the night and on Saturday enjoy a cookout from 11:30 - 1:30.
Even if you don't camp, come and enjoy some food and fun.
Free race tickets to everyone who stops by for lunch for Sat. nights race.
There will be some of the local race cars and drivers there for you to see and visit with the drivers.
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| 5 | 6Stanley City Council Meeting Stanley City Council Meeting Begins: May 6, 2013Ends: May 6, 2013 Held the 1st Monday of every month, 7:00pm, Fire Station Discover Sign Language Begins: May 6, 2013Ends: May 6, 2013 Come to the Independence Public Library at 6:30 pm for Discovery Time and learn some basic sign language with Diana Felt. Watch her use sign language as a story is read and learn to do it yourself! Discovery Time is for elementary students and is free and open to the public; no registration is required. For more information, call 334-2470 or visit us at www.independence.lib.ia.us Come and See Healing Service Come and See Healing Service Begins: December 31, 2012Ends: December 31, 2012 Weekly Healing Service-Come and See- Mondays at 2:00pm St. James' Episcopal Church 202 2nd Ave NE Independence, IA 50644 |
7Jesup City Council Meeting Jesup City Council Meeting Begins: May 7, 2013Ends: May 7, 2013 Held the 1st Tuesday of every month, at the Jesup Public Library at 7:00pm File Management Computer Class Begins: May 7, 2013Ends: May 7, 2013 The Independence Public Library will offer a File Management Basics class geared toward beginning computer users from 10:00-11:30 am. The class is free and open to the public. Registration is required. For more information about this and other computer classes offered, contact the library at 334-2470 or visit the website www.independence.lib.ia.us Cards n Convo Cards n Convo Begins: May 7, 2013Ends: May 7, 2013 Enjoy a relaxed atmosphere in the Community Room of the Independence Public Library and take part in a friendly game of cards or board game, lively conversation, and refreshments from 1:00-3:00 pm. Cards n Convo meets the first and third Tuesday of each month. No library card is necessary to attend this free social event. For more information, stop in or call the library at 334-2470 or visit www.independence.lib.ia.us. |
8Lamont City Council Meeting Lamont City Council Meeting Begins: May 8, 2013Ends: May 8, 2013 Held the 2nd Wednesday of every month, 7:00pm, City Hall Exploring Art Class Begins: May 8, 2013Ends: May 8, 2013 Exploring Art - This class is for the pre-school/kindergarten age child. Focus will be on exploring various art mediums, such as, painting, color mixing, printmaking and clay. Come get your hands dirty and have fun! Parents are welcome to attend with their child. When: Wednesday evenings 5-6pm, April 17, 24, May 1 and May 8. Cost: $50.00 Please feel free to contact Marnie Barnett for details and to register for up-coming classes. 319-332-1188 or marniebarnett@gmail.com |
9Rowley City Council Meeting Rowley City Council Meeting Begins: May 9, 2013Ends: May 9, 2013 Held the 2nd Thursday of every month, 7:00pm, Community Center Ladies' Literary Club Begins: May 9, 2013Ends: May 9, 2013 Independence- The Independence Ladies' Literary Club will meet Thursday, May 9, 9:30am at the Immanuel Lutheran Church for brunch. This will be our annual Scholarship Brunch and presentation to honor this year's graduate who has been chosen as our scholarship recipient this year. The program is "You've Come A Long Way, Baby". The hostesses are the Special Meetings Committee, Mary Klotzbach, Linda Helt, Marlene Steinbeck and Charlene Ortner. There will be a $4 charge for brunch. Powerful Powerful Begins: May 9, 2013Ends: May 9, 2013 Free Parenting Classes Begins: March 14, 2013Ends: April 11, 2013 Thursdays from 6-8pm, NO charge. Held at the Moser Preschool and Daycare. Call 319-334-4218 for more details. |
10Friday Night Live at 5! Friday Night Live at 5! Begins: May 10, 2013Ends: May 10, 2013 Enjoy great music, food, drink, and company at Riverwalk Parks in Independence from 5pm-9pm! All ages welcome! Artist Showcase Begins: May 10, 2013Ends: May 10, 2013 The Independence Public Library will hold an Artist Showcase featuring Jeanne Dudley, basket weaver and broom maker. Her work will be exhibited Friday, May 10th from 2:00-5:00 pm, Saturday, May 11th from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm, and Sunday, May 12th from 1:00-3:00 pm. This month the Meet the Artist Reception will be Saturday, May 11th from 1:00-3:00 pm and the artist will be on hand to discuss her work. All events are free and open to the public. For more information, please contact the library at 334-2470, email indylib@indytel.com or visit www.independence.lib.ia.us. |
11Artist Showcase & Reception Artist Showcase & Reception Begins: May 11, 2013Ends: May 11, 2013 Artist Showcase and ReceptionrnThe Independence Public Library will hold an Artist Showcase featuring Jeanne Dudley, basket weaver and broom maker. Her work will be exhibited Saturday, May 11th from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm, and Sunday, May 12th from 1:00-3:00 pm. This month the Meet the Artist Reception will be Saturday, May 11th from 1:00-3:00 pm and the artist will be on hand to discuss her work All events are free and open to the public. For more information, please contact the library at 334-2470, email indylib@indytel.com or visit www.independence.lib.ia.usrn Independence Eagles: Pumping Gas Fundraiser Begins: May 11, 2013Ends: May 11, 2013 Saturday, May 11th, the Eagles club of Independence will be doing a gas pumping, windshield washing function at Go-America Truck Stop from 9:00 until 3:30. All donations will go to the Relay For Life. Independence Garden Club Independence Garden Club Begins: May 11, 2013Ends: May 11, 2013 The Independence Garden Club will hold their annual Plant Sale at the First Presbyterian Church in Independence, Saturday May 11, from 8-11am Spring Open House Begins: May 11, 2013Ends: May 12, 2013 Lamont Area- On Saturday and Sunday, May 11 from 9am-4pm and May 12 from 11am-4pm, there will be Spring Open Houses: Lamont Feed Mill Antiques, Flowers And Gifts, Aunt Rhody's. In Lamont- Deb Carpenter will be at the shop painting "Garden Rocks" and Country AlAmode Gifts, Aurora. Plant Sale at the Mill Begins: May 11, 2013Ends: May 11, 2013 Members of the Relay for Life Team, Kelly's Heroes are going to sell plants at the Wapsi Mill from 8am-noon. They will have potted and hanging plants. |
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| 12Cedar Bend Humane Society Furry 5K Run / Walk Cedar Bend Humane Society Furry 5K Run / Walk Begins: May 12, 2013Ends: May 12, 2013 Join us for the Cedar Bend Humane Society’s 4th Annual Furry 5K Run / Walk. Bring your dog! Don’t have a dog? Run with one of our shelter dogs, they love day trips, especially if it involves running! The fun begins at 7:30 a.m. on Sunday, May 12, 2013 at Gateway Park Celebration Shelter, Cedar Falls, IA! All proceeds help to better the lives of homeless animals. You can help them find the loving, warm and caring homes they deserve! Your participation makes it possible! Please visit www.CedarBendHumane.org for more information. Artist Showcase Begins: May 12, 2013Ends: May 12, 2013 The Independence Public Library will hold an Artist Showcase featuring Jeanne Dudley, basket weaver and broom maker. Her work will be exhibited Sunday, May 12th from 1:00-3:00 pm. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, please contact the library at 334-2470, email indylib@indytel.com or visit www.independence.lib.ia.us Spring Open House Spring Open House Begins: May 11, 2013Ends: May 12, 2013 Lamont Area- On Saturday and Sunday, May 11 from 9am-4pm and May 12 from 11am-4pm, there will be Spring Open Houses: Lamont Feed Mill Antiques, Flowers And Gifts, Aunt Rhody's. In Lamont- Deb Carpenter will be at the shop painting "Garden Rocks" and Country AlAmode Gifts, Aurora. |
13Brandon City Council Meeting Brandon City Council Meeting Begins: May 13, 2013Ends: May 13, 2013 Held the Second Monday of every month at the City Hall at 6:30pm Fairbank City Council Meeting Begins: May 13, 2013Ends: May 13, 2013 Held the 2nd and 4th Mondays at the City Hall at 6:00pm Independence City Council Meeting Independence City Council Meeting Begins: May 13, 2013Ends: May 13, 2013 Held the 2nd and 4th Mondays of every month at 6:30 pm, City Hall Quasqueton City Council Meeting Begins: May 13, 2013Ends: May 13, 2013 Held the 2nd Monday of every month, 7:00pm, City Hall Independence Area Women's Connection Begins: May 13, 2013Ends: May 13, 2013 You are your friends are cordially invited to attend Women's Connection affiliated with Stonecraft Ministries. Monday, May 13, 6:30pm at Bill's Pizza and Smokehouse Cavatelli, Salad, Rolls and a beverage $9.00 "A Fiber Farm" Feature: Making yarn and other products from fleece. By Vicky Goble Music: Flute Soloist- Holly Berry Speaker: Holly Berry, Minneapolis, MN "Playing for Keeps" Join this former model as she glides down life's runway in search of truth. Reservations and Cancellations Call Donna 334-4990 by Friday, 10am on May 10. Come and See Healing Service Begins: December 31, 2012Ends: December 31, 2012 Weekly Healing Service-Come and See- Mondays at 2:00pm St. James' Episcopal Church 202 2nd Ave NE Independence, IA 50644 |
14Au Au Begins: May 14, 2013Ends: May 14, 2013 Held on the second Tuesday of every month at the Aurora Comet Center at 7:30pm. Early Morning Coffee Connection Begins: May 14, 2013Ends: May 14, 2013 Put on by the Independence Area Chamber of Commerce, we invite all members and all those alike to come out for an early morning meet and greet. It is a great time to catch up with those you hardly get a chance to see, and a great networking opportunity. Hope to see you all there! Every 2nd Tuesday of the month from 7:30-8:30, Em's Coffee House Buchanan County "GrowthCLUB 101" Buchanan County "GrowthCLUB 101" Begins: May 14, 2013Ends: May 14, 2013 90-Day Business Planning Workshop with Steve Wilson Tuesday, May 14, 2013 from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM in the Chamber of Commerce Conference Room, Independence, IA Here is what you will learn...Direction The value found by having energy, vision and focus for the next 90 days in your business The importance of having profit growth strategies The 6 keys to building a winning team What a ready-to-implement 90-day plan can look like Why confidence, leadership and decision making skills are critical in helping you to take you and your business to the next level. Ticket Type Business Owner/General Manager, $99 Non Profit Director, $39.00 Team Member,$29.00 Prior to the workshop each attendee is sent a class workbook for pre-event preparation and a call from a coach to help attendees with pre-work, questions and preparation. Sales End May 13. For more information, and to sign up, go to http://inde90day.eventbrite.com/# Investment Advisory Panel Discussion Begins: May 14, 2013Ends: May 14, 2013 Take advantage of this opportunity to ask questions and listen to discussion with four professionals in the investment field. There will be no sales and no obligations at this Smart Investing@ your library follow-up event. The panel discussion will be held Tuesday evening at 6:00 in the Community Room of the Independence Public Library. Jeff Fruchtenicht, Mark McGarvey, Juan Rodriguez, and Ryan Ruffcorn will field questions from the audience pertaining to investment options and opportunities. The public is invited. The Smart Investing@your library class was made possible through a grant received by Iowa Library Services provided by FINRA Investor Education Foundation and the American Library Association. For more information about the panel discussion, stop in or call the library at 334-2470 or visit www.independence.lib.ia.us Food, Faith and Climate Begins: May 14, 2013Ends: May 14, 2013 Sustainable Indee and the Immanuel Lutheran Church will be hosting a "food, faith and climate: connecting the dots" workshop at 6:30pm at the church. To sign up go to, www.iowaipl.org/calendar or if you have any questions, please contact Wendy VanDeWalle 319-310-0739 or wtvandewalle@iowatelecom.net Buchanan County Tourism Bureau Begins: May 14, 2013Ends: May 14, 2013 Regular Meeting, Tuesday, May 14, 2013 at 6:30pm. Independence Depot, Bag Brochures, No meal-Dessert |
15Hazleton City Council Meeting Hazleton City Council Meeting Begins: May 15, 2013Ends: May 15, 2013 Held the 3rd Wednesday of every month at the City Hall. Wednesday Winedown Begins: May 15, 2013Ends: May 15, 2013 The Independence Area Chamber of Commerce presents the Wednesday Winedown. A chance for those people who aren't morning people to come out for a meet and greet. Great networking opportunities! Held at the Wapsi Wine Cellar from 5pm to 6pm on the 3rd Wednesday of each month. Reel Time Reel Time Begins: May 15, 2013Ends: May 15, 2013 The Independence Public Library will show a recently released movie at 1:30 pm following the school early out. The movie will be in the Community Room with free popcorn provided. Contact the library for the title and other details about this free event at 334-2470, visit www.independence.lib.ia.us, or find us on Facebook. Foster and Adoptive Support Group Pizza Ranch Fundraiser Begins: May 15, 2013Ends: May 16, 2013 The local foster and adoptive support group will be holding a fund raiser at Pizza Ranch on May 15 and 16 from 5pm-8pm. Dunlap's Open House Begins: May 15, 2013Ends: May 15, 2013 520 1st E. Independence Wednesday May 15th, 11am-2pm and 4pm-6:30pm Ribbon Cutting at 12:30pm Serving Pulled Pork, Cake, and Ice Cream Celebrating 65 Years of business and dedication of our newly remodeled office building Check out our special prices on all of our cars and trucks. Opening Day at the Depot Begins: May 15, 2013Ends: May 15, 2013 The Independence Illinois Cental Depot, headquarters for Buchanan County Tourism, will be open Wednesday, May 15. Regular Summer hours will be noon-4pm, Tuesdays-Sundays |
16Foster and Adoptive Support Group Pizza Ranch Fundraiser Foster and Adoptive Support Group Pizza Ranch Fundraiser Begins: May 15, 2013Ends: May 16, 2013 The local foster and adoptive support group will be holding a fund raiser at Pizza Ranch on May 15 and 16 from 5pm-8pm. Blood Drive Begins: May 16, 2013Ends: May 16, 2013 LifeServe Blood Center Bloodmobile will be at Security State Bank on Thursday, May 16 from 9:30am-3pm. Call SSB at 319-334-7035 for more information or to schedule an appointment. |
17 | 18Reopening of the Mill Reopening of the Mill Begins: May 18, 2013Ends: May 18, 2013 May 18, 2013-Sept. 14, 2013 reopening of mill for season, learn about "New Haven" (early Independence west side of river) Will be serving chili from 10am until they run out. Come check out our local history! Saturdays 8-4pm closed Mondays Tues.-Fri. noon-4pm volunteer on duty Reopening of the Farmer's Market Begins: May 18, 2013Ends: May 18, 2013 Shop Locally and support our local farmers. The Farmer's Market reopens and will be open every Saturday at the Mill from 8am-12pm. Scrap for Strays Scrap for Strays Begins: May 18, 2013Ends: May 18, 2013 The Buchanan County Animal Shelter is holding their 3rd Annual Scrap for Strays event from 8am-2pm. In the parking lot of Norby's Distribution Center on 20th Ave. SW (former Wal-Mart location). Please donate your scrap metal to help build a no-kill animal shelter for Buchanan County. TVs and computers are NOT accepted. For more information, please go to www.buchoas.org Tri-Rivers Waterfowler's Dinner Begins: May 18, 2013Ends: May 18, 2013 Tri Rivers Waterfowlers will hold a fundraising banquet at Wolfey's Wapsi Outback, 101 Water St., Quasqueton, on Saturday, May 18th. This fundraising event will include a dinner, auction and prizes with a wide array of products, such as firearms, outfitter packages, hunting and outdoor related equipment, artwork and collectibles. Games, Raffles and Social Hour starts at 5 pm with a Prime Rib Dinner at 6:30pm. Proceeds will be used for local conservation projects. Several ticket and sponsor packages are available. Ticket order deadline is Saturday, May 11. For tickets or information, call Wolfey's Wapsi Outback at 319-934-3445, Ronnie Wolfe at 319-350-9260, Doug Barske 319-238-2273 or Greg Simmons at 563-920-1793 Believe 5k Run/Walk Begins: May 18, 2013Ends: May 18, 2013 The 3rd Annual Believe 5K Run/Walk, honoring Audrey Fitzgerald, will be held on Saturday, May 18th, at Leinbaugh Field. While bringing awareness to the Meningitis Foundations, the event this year is a fundraiser for the Independence High School Girl's Athletic Programs. Pre-registration can be done at the Falcon Civic Center, Therapy & Wellness Center, on the internet at freepdfhosting.com/8b8ebbd281.pdf or via the "The Believe 5K Run/Walk" Facebook page. Plant Sale Begins: May 18, 2013Ends: May 18, 2013 The Quasky Garden Club Plant Sale will be held at the Quasky Legion Hall. Hours are from 8-11am. The sale will feature perennials as usual, but will sell herbs, vegetables, some unique Greenhouse finds, decorated birdhouses, bulbs and other garden related items. |
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| 19Visual Poetry Presentation Visual Poetry Presentation Begins: May 19, 2013Ends: May 19, 2013 Graphic Design students of Professor Roy Behrens at the University of Northern Iowa have interpreted and illustrated the works of local poet Michael Andorf. Behrens and Andorf will be on hand at 2:00 pm in the Community Room at the Independence Public Library for a poetry reading and presentation of the student work. The artwork and poems will then be on display at the library until the end of the month. Contact the library for more details about this free presentation at 334-2470, visit www.independence.lib.ia.us, or find us on Facebook. Real Estate Open House Begins: May 19, 2013Ends: May 19, 2013 Larry Karsten will be at 1000 9th Ave SW, Indee from 1pm to 3pm. Becky Karsten will be at 311 15th Ave Place NE, Indee from 1pm to 3pm. Please stop by and take a look at these homes. |
20Discover Gardening! Discover Gardening! Begins: May 20, 2013Ends: May 20, 2013 In anticipation of our upcoming Summer Reading Program, kids ages 4 and up are invited to Discovery Time with Master Gardener, Ashley Sherrets. Learn about the growing process and plant a seed to take home and watch grow. Discovery Time is free and open to the public and no registration is required. It meets the first and third Monday evenings of the month at 6:30 pm in the Community Room. For more information, call 334-2470 or visit us at www.independence.lib.ia.us. American Red Cross Blood Drive Begins: May 20, 2013Ends: May 20, 2013 The American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held on Monday, May 20, 12:30-6pm at the Presbyterian Church in Independence. Independence Community School District Board of Education Meetin Independence Community School District Board of Education Meetin Begins: May 20, 2013Ends: May 20, 2013 Regular month school board meeting Come and See Healing Service Begins: December 31, 2012Ends: December 31, 2012 Weekly Healing Service-Come and See- Mondays at 2:00pm St. James' Episcopal Church 202 2nd Ave NE Independence, IA 50644 |
21Internet Basics Computer Class Internet Basics Computer Class Begins: May 21, 2013Ends: May 21, 2013 The Independence Public Library will offer an introduction to the Internet computer class geared toward beginning computer users from 10:00-11:30 am. The class is free and open to the public. Registration is required. For more information about this and other computer classes offered, contact the library at 334-2470 or visit the website www.independence.lib.ia.us Cards n Convo Begins: May 21, 2013Ends: May 21, 2013 Enjoy a relaxed atmosphere in the Community Room of the Independence Public Library and take part in a friendly game of cards or board game, lively conversation, and light refreshments from 1:00-3:00 pm. Cards n Convo meets the first and third Tuesday of each month. No library card is necessary to attend this free social event. For more information, stop in or call the library at 334-2470 or visit www.independence.lib.ia.us Indee Cruisemeisters Pizza Ranch Fundraiser Indee Cruisemeisters Pizza Ranch Fundraiser Begins: May 21, 2013Ends: May 21, 2013 Indee Cruisemeisters is having a fundraising event at the Independence Pizza Ranch for the Make A Wish Foundation. Mark your calendars for May 21 and May 23. Members will be present busing tables for donations. 10% of all dine-in sales from 5-8pm will go to the Foundation. Summer Cookout at the Airport Begins: May 21, 2013Ends: May 21, 2013 Every other Tuesday, May 21-Sept. 4, from 6-8pm. $5.00/person, PIC's Eat Free. Hamburgers, Hotdogs and Chips. Also have Aerobatic and Airplane Rides. |
22Frank Lloyd Wright’s Cedar Rock Season Opening Frank Lloyd Wright’s Cedar Rock Season Opening Begins: May 22, 2013Ends: May 22, 2013 In the minds of many Midwest travelers, Frank Lloyd Wright is more connected to the state of Wisconsin, but Iowa has a number of notable Wright-designed houses and buildings. The Agnes and Lowell Walter home at Cedar Rock State Park, outside Quasqueton, is a particular gem. Sitting on the brow of a hill overlooking the Wapsipinicon River, the house commands spectacular views of the grounds and river. rnThis summer, you can tour the home, see the original furnishings that Wright chose himself, and visit the Wright-designed boathouse on the Wapsipinicon River, every Wednesday through Sunday, in Cedar Rock State Park. The Walter house is open for tours May 22 and will remain open until October 27, 2013. Tours depart from the Visitor\'s Center on the hour from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Please call or email ahead to reserve your space: (319) 934-3572 cedar_rock@dnr.iowa.govrn Free Disaster Preparedness Seminar Begins: May 22, 2013Ends: May 22, 2013 Free Disaster Preparedness Seminar on May 22 Are you prepared for the unexpected? Learn all you need to know from Hawkeye and Black Hawk County Emergency Management to prepare your business for an unexpected disaster. Attend the free seminar on May 22 from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. at Hawkeye Community College – Tama Hall, located at 1501 East Orange Road, Waterloo. For more information and to register visit www.hawkeyecollege.edu/go/disaster.
Caregiver Support Group Caregiver Support Group Begins: May 22, 2013Ends: May 22, 2013 1:00-2:00pm at the ABCM Rehabilitation Centers of Independence, West Campus, 1610 3rd St. NE 319-334-6039 Contact Jessica Nauholz for more information 319-232-5233 Baccalaureate Begins: May 22, 2013Ends: May 22, 2013 A Baccalaureate Service for the Independence High School Class of 2013 will be held Wednesday, May 22nd at 7pm in the High School Gym. |
23Awareness Walk and Aurora Health Fair Awareness Walk and Aurora Health Fair Begins: May 23, 2013Ends: May 23, 2013 Awareness Walk, 1-mile walk: May 23rd in Independence and Aurora. Walk beginning at 10am. Aurora Health Fair beginning at 8:30am. Secondary Trauma Training Begins: May 23, 2013Ends: May 23, 2013 Facilitator:Rhonda A. Lettington, MS, LMHC, ACADC, NCC Thursday, May 23, 2013; 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Regional Medical Center, 3rd Floor Veterans Room 709 W. Main Street Manchester, Iowa Register via email brael@bdfempowerment.org or by phone 319-334-5105 Kindle Class Kindle Class Begins: May 23, 2013Ends: May 23, 2013 Bring your Kindle to class at 6:30 pm at the Independence Public Library and learn how to download free eBooks from the Independence Public Library’s catalog. We will also talk about how to navigate the device, which will include tips and tricks to become much more efficient on your Kindle. For more information and to register, contact the library at 334-2470, visit www.independence.lib.ia.us, or find us on Facebook. Indee Cruisemeisters Pizza Ranch Fundraiser Begins: May 23, 2013Ends: May 23, 2013 Indee Cruisemeisters is having a fundraising event at the Independence Pizza Ranch for the Make A Wish Foundation. Mark your calendars for May 21 and May 23. Members will be present busing tables for donations. 10% of all dine-in sales from 5-8pm will go to the Foundation. |
24IMS Sprint Invaders IMS Sprint Invaders Begins: May 24, 2013Ends: May 24, 2013 Independence Motor Speedway Presents the Sprint Invaders on Friday, May 24th. Gates open at 5pm, Racing Starts at 7pm. www.independencemotorspeedway.com |
25"Know Your Local History" "Know Your Local History" Begins: May 25, 2013Ends: May 25, 2013 Learn more about your local history. This event will focus on the 1874 downtown fire. Relay for Life Golf Tournament Begins: May 25, 2013Ends: May 25, 2013 Relay For Life golf tournament May 25, Three Elms Golf course
4 person best shot. 9:00am tee time
Relay for Life Golf Tournament Relay for Life Golf Tournament Begins: May 25, 2013Ends: May 25, 2013 RELAY FOR LIFE BIG CUP GOLF TOURNAMENT We need your help Four Person Best Shot, Saturday, May 25nd, 9:00 Shotgun Start CALL YOUR FRIENDS & PUT A TEAM TOGETHER FOR A FUN DAY Three Elms Golf Course in Independence $35.00 PER PERSON, INCLUDES LUNCH CALL 334-4235 TO REGISTER Call today to reserve your teams spot! 18 teams total. A fun way for you to help in the fight against cancer. Mobile Food Pantry Begins: May 25, 2013Ends: May 25, 2013 The Living Water Church, 113 2nd Ave. NE, will be hosting a Mobile Food Pantry on the fourth Saturday of the month, starting May 25. Doors will be open 12:30-2:30pm (or until supplies are exhausted). If you are in need of food assistance, please consider taking advantage of this opportunity. Help us to be "green", please bring your own laundry basket or bags to carry groceries. The Mobile Food Pantry is sponsored by the Northeast Iowa Food Bank, Independence Area Food Pantry and Building Direction for Families. |
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| 26Independence Commencement Independence Commencement Begins: May 26, 2013Ends: May 26, 2013 Independence Community School Commencement, Sunday May 26, 2:00pm, High School Gym |
27Fairbank City Council Meeting Fairbank City Council Meeting Begins: May 27, 2013Ends: May 27, 2013 Held the 2nd and 4th Mondays at the City Hall at 6:00pm Independence City Council Meeting Begins: May 27, 2013Ends: May 27, 2013 Held the 2nd and 4th Mondays of every month at 6:30 pm, City Hall Area Memorial Day Services Area Memorial Day Services Begins: May 27, 2013Ends: May 27, 2013 Memorial Day Services are planned throughout the county. 8am-Ceremonies at Rowley Cemetery and Otterville Cemetery. 8:30am-Ceremonies at the MHI Cemetery and St. John's Cemetery. 9am-Ceremonies at Mount Hope Cemetery and Wilson Cemetery. 9:30am- Oak Wood Cemetery and Jaycee Park will wrap up the morning with ceremonies. At 10am a program will be held at Veteran's Park. Quasky Memorial Day Activities Begins: May 27, 2013Ends: May 27, 2013 In Quasky activities include: Line of March at 11am to the Cemetery with service with East Buchanan Band and others. The parade will proceed to the river where the band will play a song to honor those veterans who have died at sea and whose resting places are unknown. The American Legion Auxiliary will be serving a roast beef dinner after the service at the Legion Hall Aurora Memorial Day Services Begins: May 27, 2013Ends: May 27, 2013 Memorial Day Services will be held at the Union Church and Cemetery, 6081 30th St., rural Aurora on Monday, May 27, at 9am. The Aurora American Legion and Auxiliary will honor all veterans who have served our country at 10am. Gay Bowden will have the Memorial Day Address. The Aurora American Legion and Auxiliary will also conduct services at the Madison Cemetery at 9:30am. Lunch will be served at the Legion Hall in Aurora following services. Come and See Healing Service Begins: December 31, 2012Ends: December 31, 2012 Weekly Healing Service-Come and See- Mondays at 2:00pm St. James' Episcopal Church 202 2nd Ave NE Independence, IA 50644 |
28Book Discussion Book Discussion Begins: May 28, 2013Ends: May 28, 2013 Join the book discussion group at the Independence Public Library at 6:30 pm in the Community Room. We will be discussing The Year We Left Home by National Book Award finalist Jean Thompson. This is a mesmerizing, decades-spanning saga of one ordinary American family—proud, flawed, hopeful— whose story simultaneously captures the turbulent history of the country at large. Multiple copies are available and this title is also available for check out on our nooks. This is not a book club and everyone is welcome to attend. For more information, call 334-2470 or visit www.independence.lib.ia.usrn |
29iPad Class iPad Class Begins: May 29, 2013Ends: May 29, 2013 Learn more about the Apple iPad at the Independence Public Library 6:30-8:00 pm. Get valuable iPad tips and tutorials. Learn how to turn your iPad into a practical and purposeful tool. We will also discuss how to download free eBooks to your device. For more information and to register, contact the library at 334-2470, visit www.independence.lib.ia.us or find us on Facebook. |
30Mental Health First Aid Training Mental Health First Aid Training Begins: May 30, 2013Ends: May 31, 2013 What is Mental Health First Aid? You may know CPR and the Heimlich Maneuver. You can call 911. But can you administer First Aid in a mental health crisis? Mental Health First Aid is the initial help given to a person showing signs or symptoms of mental illness or in a mental health crisis. Mental Health First Aid is provided until appropriate professional or other help can be engaged. What will you learn? * How to support an individual experiencing a mental health crisis until appropriate professional help is available. * The prevalence of mental illness in the U.S. and the emotional and economic cost. *The potential warning signs and risk factors for depression, anxiety disorders, trauma, psychotic disorders, eating disorders and substance use disorders. *A 5-step action plan to help an individual in crisis connect to appropriate professional care. *Resources available to help someone with a mental health concern. REGISTER TODAY! Nancy Papin Nancy-Papin@uiowa.edu 563.583.5545 Cancellation and Refund Policy: Registrations are not refundable if you cancel. However, if we have to cancel for any reason you will receive a full refund. You will be notified by e-mail at least 3 hours before any training that is cancelled due to weather. May 30 & 31, 9am-4pm. Held at the Independence Public Library, Independence, IA. Cost is $60 |
31Chamber Golf Outing Chamber Golf Outing Begins: May 31, 2013Ends: May 31, 2013 Friday, May 31st Three Elms Golf Course More details to come Mental Health First Aid Training Begins: May 30, 2013Ends: May 31, 2013 What is Mental Health First Aid? You may know CPR and the Heimlich Maneuver. You can call 911. But can you administer First Aid in a mental health crisis? Mental Health First Aid is the initial help given to a person showing signs or symptoms of mental illness or in a mental health crisis. Mental Health First Aid is provided until appropriate professional or other help can be engaged. What will you learn? * How to support an individual experiencing a mental health crisis until appropriate professional help is available. * The prevalence of mental illness in the U.S. and the emotional and economic cost. *The potential warning signs and risk factors for depression, anxiety disorders, trauma, psychotic disorders, eating disorders and substance use disorders. *A 5-step action plan to help an individual in crisis connect to appropriate professional care. *Resources available to help someone with a mental health concern. REGISTER TODAY! Nancy Papin Nancy-Papin@uiowa.edu 563.583.5545 Cancellation and Refund Policy: Registrations are not refundable if you cancel. However, if we have to cancel for any reason you will receive a full refund. You will be notified by e-mail at least 3 hours before any training that is cancelled due to weather. May 30 & 31, 9am-4pm. Held at the Independence Public Library, Independence, IA. Cost is $60 Show Off Friday Show Off Friday Begins: May 31, 2013Ends: May 31, 2013 Park your cars and bikes at Riverwalk Park on Friday evening from 6-9pm. Let the public get a good look! Free Admission, Food and Refreshments with music. |
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