COMMUNITY MESSAGE BOARD
Monday, September 6th, the 70th annual St. Boniface Parish Labor Day Picnic will be held at New Vienna. Serving a ham and fried chicken dinner and fresh homemade pies from 11 am to 7:30 pm. Adults $9, children 5-12 $4.50 and under 5 free. Silent auction, and entertainment by Lyle Beaver Trio from 12:30 to 4:30 pm and Thunder Road Productions from 5 to 9 pm. Held rain or shine.
Fall story times at the Manchester Public Library begin on Tuesday, September 7th. Toddler tales are held Tuesdays at 11 am for 1 to 2 year olds. Wee Read is held Thursdays at 10:30 am for 2 to 3 year olds. Mother Goose is held Fridays at 10:30 am for 3 to 5 year olds. No registration required.
A program called "Powerful Tools for Caregivers" will be held for the next five Tuesdays, starting Tuesday, September 7th. Held at the Good Neighbor Home in Manchester from 6 to 7:30 pm. To register, call Joan or Nancy at the Scenic Valley Dubuque office at 563-588-3970.
Thursday, September 9th, a Diabetes Update will be held at Regional Medical Center from 6:30 to 8 pm. Door prizes, information and new recipes. Meet the new dietician Cara Deutmeyer. Free program with helpful information for individuals with diabetes, pre-diabetes and their families.
Make your reservations for the "What's New Pussycat?" dinner sponsored by the After Five Connection. Dinner will be held Monday, September 13th at Betty's Bread Basket in Manchester at 6:45 pm. Reservations should be made by noon on Friday, September 10th. Call Nanci Klein at 927-3876 or Norma Kelchen at 927-5830.
Saturday, September 11th, an hour of prayer will be held on the north steps of the Delaware County Courthouse from 9 to 10 am. Take a stand for America and bring your family, flag and faith. People who attended the Washington D.C. event recently will be sharing their experiences.
Saturday, September 11th, Lamont Masons and Eastern Star Organizations invite you to attend the annual Turkey Fest at Grace United Methodist Church in Lamont. Serving starts at 5 pm. Serving turkey, dressing, mashed potatoes, coleslaw, corn and homemade pies. Adults $8.50, under 12 $4 and preschool free.
Saturday, September 11th, the Onslow and Center Junction Fire Departments Pork BBQ will hold a "Remember 911" event from 4 to 8 pm at the Center Junction Community Building. Serving pulled pork BBQ, baked beans, coleslaw, baked potatoes and desserts. Tickets are $7 in advance or $8 at the door. For tickets, call 563-485-3473 and leave a message or contact any Onslow or Center Junction firefighter. Games and activities start at 4 pm and food will be served from 5 to 8 pm. Enjoy a dunk tank and funnel cake.
Sunday, September 12th, Coggon Fire and Rescue Association will hold its annual Fall Breakfast from 7 am to 1 pm at the Coggon Fire Station. Fresh made-to-order omelets, sausage, bacon, hashbrowns, pancakes, coffee, juice and milk. Free will donation. Proceeds will help with continued training and equipment purchases.
Sunday, September 12th, the Delhi-Hopkinton Knights of Columbus will hold a breakfast from 7:30 am to noon at St. John's Church in Delhi. Serving ham, sausage, pancakes, hashbrowns, scrambled eggs, applesauce, cinnamon rolls, milk, coffee and juice. Adults $6.50, ages 5-12 $3 and under 5 free. Carryouts available. Proceeds benefit local non-profit groups.
Sunday, September 12th, the 24th annual New Vienna Benefit Tractor Pull. This year's event will benefit Adam and Scott Conrad and Brad Mahoney, who are still hospitalized after receiving severe burns in a house explosion this summer. Pull starts at 11 am south of the ball diamond. Fast paced action with two sleds on a double track. Children's pedal pull at 1 pm. Lunchstand on the grounds.
Sunday, September 12th, Lafayette Christian Church is holding a fall festival from noon to 4 pm. Music at 1 pm, food stand, flea market and craft table.. The church is located on Lafayette Road about three miles west of Alburnett. Any questions, call Shirley Ward at 319-849-1563.
Monday, September 13th, the American Red Cross will hold a one-day babysitter class at Regional Medical Center from 9 am to 4 pm. Boys and girls age 10-15 are invited to attend to earn a Babysitter's Training certificate. Cost $40. Call 800-982-2438 to register. Pre-registration required.
Saturday, September 18th, there will be a 5K Off Road Run/Walk at the Osborne Center near Elkader at 9 am in the Pioneer Village. Participants will run about three miles on trails leading from the Pioneer Village to the Archery Range behind the Osborne Pond. Registration fee is $15. Final registration starts at 8 am the day of the race. For more info, call 563-245-1516. Funds raised will be used towards maintenance and repair of Pony Hollow Trail.
Saturday, September 18th, the Coggon Opera House presents an evening of Wine, Music and More at Main Street Coggon from 5 to 9 pm. Wine tasting and sales, photo show, live music, fine art display and a farmer's market.
Saturday, September 18th, the Delaware Volunteer Fire Department is hosting a Steak Fry and Hog Roast from 5 to 8 pm. Serving ribeye steak or pulled pork sandwich, hashbrown casserole or baked potato, choice of salads and dessert. Steak fry costs $12, hog roast costs $7. Raffle drawing. All proceeds benefit the fire department.
Saturday, September 18th, there will be a free movie at Tirrill Park in Manchester. "The Blind Side" starring Sandra Bullock will be starting at 8 pm. Bring your family and friends for an evening at the park. Sponsored by the Delaware County Republican Party.
ONGOING ANNOUNCEMENTS...
| Delaware County flood victims who need to register
for federal assistance through FEMA should call 1-800-621-FEMA - that's
1-800-621-3362. The Disaster Recover Center is open in Earlville at
the old Great Plains building at 2655 210th Street on the west edge
of town. Open Monday through Fridays from 9 am to 7 pm and Saturdays
from 9 am to 5 pm. The center will be open this Sunday and Monday,
September 5th and 6th. You do not need to make an appointment
before stopping by the center. The center provides flood victims with
answers to disaster questions, info about state and FEMA programs,
help with completing paperwork and rebuilding tips and advice.
Delaware County Community Services still has basic necessities and other items available for flood victims who need them. Stop by the center at 601 Grant Street in Manchester or call 927-5116. They have furniture, toys, supplies and bottled water, as well as services available for those who struggling with anxiety and depression. If you'd like to send care packages to Iowa National Guard members training at Camp Shelby, Mississippi, here's the address: B Co 334th BSB, 2/34th ID, 2490 25th Street, Camp Shelby, MS 39407-5500 Community Savings Bank is accepting donations for the Mahoney and Conrad families in separate benefit accounts. Brad Mahoney and Adam and Scott Conrad were severely burned in a house explosion near Peosta in early August. All three men are hospitalized at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City. Donations can be made at any of the seven Community Savings Bank locations. The "Request Clothing Closet" that is housed at the Manchester United Methodist Church is accepting donations of gently-used "seasonably-appropriate" clothing. Due to a shortage of space, they are not able to accept fall and winter clothing, toys and misc. household items. Donations may be left at the "Request Clothing Closet" door on Monday and Thursday between 8 am and 4 pm. The donations will be shared with others in the community. The Camp Courageous Manchester Garage Sale is open for the season. The garage sale is located at 913 East Main Street. Accepting and selling new and used clothing, furniture and other items. Hours are Monday through Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm and Saturday 8:30 am to noon. Everyone is welcome to "Second Helpings" at Manchester United Methodist Church--it's a free supper every Monday. Doors open at 4:30 pm and supper is served at 5:30 pm. If you have questions or would like to volunteer, call 927-4439. Sons of the American Legion will meet the second Tuesday of every month at 7 pm at American Legion Post #45 in Manchester. If you are the son or the grandson of an American Legion member or of a deceased veteran, you are eligible to join. The Sons of the American Legion is one of the fastest growing veteran's programs in the nation. Contact Ron Struble at 563-920-9569 if you have any questions. GriefShare is offered as a weekly seminar and support group for people who are grieving the death of someone close to them. Held Tuesdays from 5:30 to 7 pm at St. Mary Church Memorial Room in Manchester. Facilitated by Jan Burback, Director of Bereavement Services at Murdoch Funeral Homes. Registration is not required. For more information, contact Jan Burback at 319-929-0491. Bingo is held every Wednesday night from 6 to 9:30 pm at the Delaware County Community Center in Manchester. Free yoga classes are being offered at St. Mary's Parish Center in Manchester. Classes are Wednesday mornings from 7 to 8 am and are taught by Angie Francois. Bring a Yoga mat, towel or rug as well as a small hand towel. Everyone welcome. The Strawberry Point Lutheran Home has an Alzheimers and Dementia Support Group that meets the 2nd Wednesday of every month in the Gernand Center Activity Room. For more information, call Cathy Mills at 933-6037. The Dyersville Area Farmers' Market is open for season. The market is held Thursdays from 2:30 to 6 pm at the Commercial Club Park located on Highway 136 and 2nd Ave SE in Dyersville. Open now through October 7th. Choose from homemade baked goods, fresh produce, plants, flowers and crafts. For more info, contact the Dyersville Chamber at 875-2311. St. Francis Xavier Parish in Dyersville has Bingo every Thursday night at 7 pm in the church basement. $300 jackpot. Doors open at 6:30 pm. The Manchester Farmer's Market is held every Saturday from 7 to 11 am on the west side of the Delaware County Courthouse. If you're interested in having a booth, contact the Manchester Chamber. The City of Manchester welcomes your nominations for the Nice Neighbor Award. The award is given continuously each month. If you know of someone who deserves to be nominated for doing kind acts and being a good neighbor, send a nomination letter to Mayor Milt Kramer at the city hall. |