Tuesday, May 13th, the Dubuque County Veterans Affairs Commission will hold their regular meeting at 1:30 pm at the Nesler Centre in Dubuque.
Tuesday, May 13th, Parents as Teachers Family Fun Night will be held from 6:30 to 7:30 pm at Regional Medical Center. Interactive stations with music, games and gross motor activities. Healthy snacks will be provided. Free and open to the public. For more info, call 927-7599.
Tuesday, May 13th, the Delaware County Republicans are hosting a forum featuring the four Republican candidates for Delaware County Supervisor. The question and answer forum will start at 7 pm at Cedar Lodge Restaurant in Manchester, with doors opening at 6:30 pm. There will be opportunities both before and after the forum to speak one-on-one with the candidates. Representative Steve Lukan will moderate the event. All Delaware County residents are encouraged to attend.
Tuesday, May 13th, the Delaware County Democratic Central Committee will hold its next meeting at 6 pm at the Glenn Restaurant in Manchester. Guest speaker will be Delaware County Treasurer Carolyn WIlson.
This is the final week that the West Delaware Foods 2 class is offering you some dinner options with their "Take and Bake Supper" program. Every Friday, the students prepare casseroles and desserts, serving 4 to 6 people, for you to take home and pop in the oven. Orders need to be placed by 8 am Wednesday prior to the meal. Wednesday, May 14th is the deadline to sign up for this week's dinner, which will be Parmesan ranch chicken with a chocolate mousse pie. Cost is $18 per meal. Call West Delaware at 927-3515 ext. 304 to order your meal for Friday, or email jneverman@w-delaware.k12.ia.us. Meals can be picked up immediately after school on Friday, but there is a limited number so order soon!
Wednesday, May 14th, the Delaware County Water and Soil Conservation District Commissioners will hold their meeting at 9 am at the Natural Resources Conservation Service office in Manchester.
Wednesday, May 14th, you're encouraged to donate blood at Manchester's 30th Anniversary Community Blood Drive. Stop by the Delaware County Community Center from 11:30 am to 6 pm. Enjoy refreshments, including strawberries and ice cream. To make an appointment, call 1-800-GIVE-LIFE or visit givebloodgivelife.org. Walk-ins also welcome.
Wednesday, May 14th, West Delaware's Senior Awards Ceremony will be held at 7 pm in Hanson Auditorium. This is a semi-formal event. The public is invited to attend.
Wednesday, May 14th, watch the classic film "Yours, Mine and Ours", starring Lucille Ball and Henry Fonda, at the James Kennedy Public Library in Dyersville at 2 pm. Free movie with popcorn and beverages provided.
Wednesday, May 14th, Earlville is holding their Swimming Lesson Sign-up Night from 5 to 7 pm at the Earlville Community Center. Pool staff will be available to register both Red Cross and private lessons. Applications will also be available at the Earlville City Office, and must be received by May 16th at 4 pm for consideration. Due to limited space, registration will be on a first-come, first-serve basis, with priority given to Earlville residents. Call the City Office if you have any questions.
Thursday, May 15th, find out more about MySpace and Facebook during a special program at the James Kennedy Public Library in Dyersville at 7 pm. Parents are welcome for a discussion about these social networking sites. You can even learn how to create your own profile. Come with any questions or concerns. Several University of Iowa graduate students studying library and information science have developed this class.
Thursday, May 15th, everyone is invited to attend an Open House to welcome new Delaware County Extension Director Mike Henderson. The Open House will be held from 3 to 6 pm at the Extension Office in Manchester. Refreshments will be served.
Thursday, May 15th, West Delaware 7th and 8th grade Band and Vocal Concert will be held at 7 pm in the new Hanson Auditorium. Sharing the stage with West Delaware students will be Rod Pearson's Big Band. Adults $2, students $1.
Friday, May 16th, and Saturday, May 17th, Worthington will hold its City Wide Garage Sales. Sale hours are Friday from 8 am to 7 pm, and Saturday from 7 am to noon. Maps and listings are available at Short Stop on Highway 136.
Friday through Sunday, May 16th through the 18th, the 5th Annual River Rodeo is coming to the Dubuque County Fairgrounds Horse Arena. This Rodeo is a non-profit organization whose purpose is to promote the sport of high school rodeo and provide family entertainment. Rodeo tickets available at Longhorn Saddlery and Theisens in Dubuque. For more info, contact Karen Schilling at 563-590-6419.
Saturday, May 17th, the Manchester Farmer's Market will open for the season. Located in the city parking lot next to Deli One. Open Saturdays from 7 to 10 am and Tuesdays from 3 to 5 pm. Stop and enjoy farm fresh vegetables, homemade baked goods, plants and crafts. The Manchester Farmer's Market runs through October.
Saturday, May 17th, Dubuque native and children's author Fran Kennedy will be at the James Kennedy Public Library in Dyersville. She'll hold a writer's workshop at 12 noon, where participants will engage in writing exercises and gather new material. Registration is requested, so call the library at 875-8912. Then at 2 pm, she'll read from her books, answer questions and talk about her research and writing in honor of Children's Book Week. Kennedy is the author of the children's books "The Pickle Patch Bathtub" and "The Just Right Perfect Present". Refreshments will be provided. Everyone is welcome.
Sunday, May 18th, Camp Courageous of Iowa in Monticello will hold the 21st annual "Cruisin' for Camp Courageous" from 10 am to 4 pm. Presented by the Cedar Valley Street Rods, this is one of Iowa's largest charity car shows and features hundreds of show cars, race cars and trucks. This is a family event with a large silent and live auction, kids games, food, music and huge craft show. New this year will be Matchbox car races. Participants are asked to bring their favorite car and join in the fun! Admission is $5 for adults, with children 12 and under free when accompanied by an adult. All proceeds go to Camp Courageous. For more info, contac the Camp at 319-465-5916.
Sunday, May 18th, the Dubuque Regional Humane Society will hold their annual Grand Pet Excursion at Murphy Park in Dubuque. Participants may walk with their dogs anytime between 8 am and noon. Registration and walking team forms are available at the shelter and area vet clinics. Forms also available online at www.dbqhumane.org. Prizes will be awarded based on the amount of money collected by participants and donated to the society. For more info, call the shelter at 563-582-6766.
Sunday, May 18th, Movies @ Your Library celebrates Mother's Day at the James Kennedy Public Library in Dyersville with the movie "Steel Magnolias" at 2 pm. Free movie with popcorn and pop provided. Everyone welcome.
Sunday, May 18th, the Greeley Fire Department will hold their annual Greeley Firemen's Breakfast from 7 am to noon at the Fire Station.
Monday, May 19th, join the James Kennedy Public Library in Dyersville for "Book Flicks @ Your Library". The movie "The Kite Runner" will be shown at 7 pm. Film is rated PG-13. Copies of the book are available to check out at the library. Popcorn and beverages will be provided. This is a free event sponsored by the Friends of the James Kennedy Public Library.
Register now to attend Vacation Bible School at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Manchester June 16th through the 20th. The Vacation Bible School will run from 8:30 to 11:30 am. This is for kids ages 3 year old up through 8th grade. No cost to attend. To register, call 927-4860.
Tuesday, May 20th, the Delaware County Advisory Board meeting will be held at 10:30 am at Delaware County Community Services in Manchester. Interested persons are welcome to attend.
Tuesday, May 20th, Diabetes Update will be held at Regional Medical Center from 4 to 5:30 pm. Free program with helpful information for those with diabetes or pre-diabetes and their families. For more information, call 927-7526.
Tuesday, May 20th, Iowa mystery author and former Iowa Deputy Sheriff Donald Harstad will give a presentation at the James Kennedy Public Library in Dyersville at 7 pm. He'll speak about his experiences as a writer, talk about his books and answer questions. Refreshments will be provided. Everyone is welcome.
Wednesday, May 21st, Heartsaver CPR will be held at Regional Medical Center from 1 to 7 pm. Appointments required. Call 927-7551.
Wednesday, May 21st, West Delaware High School will hold their Baccalaureate Service for the graduation class of 2008. Service begins at 7 pm in the high school auditorium. Students, parents, family members and community members are welcome to attend. Service includes special music from West Delaware's music students, a message from a student speaker and a message from Pastor Mike Manaugh of the Manchester First Presbyterian Church. The graduating seniors will be escorted to their seats by students from the West Delaware kindergarten class.
Sunday, May 25th, West Delaware's graduation ceremony will be held at 2 pm in the high school gymnasium. Seniors should be at the school by 1:15 pm with their caps and gowns. Forms for pictures are available at the high school office.
Monday, May 26th, a Memorial Day Mass will be held at St. Joseph's cemetary in Greeley at 10:30 am. Legion services will follow. In case of rain, the event will be moved to the Legion Hall in Greeley.
Saturday, May 31st, Beckman and Western Dubuque Booster Clubs will be sponsoring sports physicals starting at 8 am. This is the only one for the year. Call the high schools to register--Beckman at 875-7188 or Western Dubuque at 876-3442.
Wednesday, June 4th, Delhi United Methodist Church is hosting a musical group called Red Cedar Chamber Music at 7 pm. This concert of music is inspired by the folk traditions of America and Europe. Free will offering will to Dollars for Scholars. For more information, call the church at 922-2791 or visit www.redcedar.org.
Saturday, June 7th, bring your kids to the annual Fishing Derby at Backbone State Park. Children ages 5 through 15 can take part. Registration begins at 10:30 am at the Backbone Beach area. Exhibits and displays of live fish and more will run from 10:30 am to noon, with lunch available for a donation. Fishing Derby begins at 12:45 pm, with prizes from local sponsors. Sponsored by the Backbone Lake Friends group and the DNR. This event is meant to run in conjunction with Iowa's Free Fishing Weekend June 6th through 8th.
Sunday, June 8th, SS Peter and Paul Parish in Petersburg will hold their annual Parish Picnic. The day begins with 10 am Mass. A chicken and ham dinner will be served from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm at the Petersburg Community Center. Live auction at 1:30 pm, along with an Altar and Rosary Society bake sale, quilt raffle and prize raffle, adult and kids games, H & H Fun Rides and a lunchstand. Cost for meal is $8.50 for adults, $4.50 for children, and children under 5 are free.
Sunday, June 15th, a Father's Day Pancake Breakfast will be held at Fellowship Hall of Manchester United Methodist Church from 7 to 11 am. Menu includes pancakes, ham, sausage, eggs, fresh fruit, juices, coffee and milk. Advance tickets are $5 for adults, and $3 for children 5-12. Tickets will cost a dollar more at the door. Proceeds go toward future CORE and church mission trips.
Saturday, June 28th, a benefit will be held for John Connor of Manchester. John was recently diagnosed with terminal Stage 4 lung cancer and is unable to work. This benefit will help with his medical costs and living expenses while he is undergoing chemotherapy. The benefit will be held at Hartridge Golf Course in Manchester, with golf, a live auction and raffles. If you'd like to help by providing auction or raffle items, contact Cindy Craig at 927-5246 or Lori Trenkamp at 927-1659. A benefit account for John has been set up at Community Savings Bank in Manchester.
ONGOING EVENTS......
| The Delaware County Pheasants Forever Chapter has
free seed corn for anyone interested in putting in food plots. This
corn is designated for food plots only and cannot be harvested. Limited
quantities available. If interested or more information, contact Jeff
Bente at 927-5842.
West Delaware Friends of Music needs the public's help in getting ready for the upcoming production of "Grease". If you have any old prom or bridesmaid dresses that are taking up space in your closets, the Fine Arts Department would be happy to accept your donations! Specifically, they are looking for dresses from the 1950's and 1960's era, but they'd be happy to accept any formal dresses. Contact Jean Fisher at 927-6203. Dates for the musical are May 30th and 31st and June 1st. Widner Drug and Gift in Manchester is hosting a "Relay for Life" raffle, giving you a chance to win the Cricut Expression cutting machine. Raffle chances are 1 for $5 or 6 for $20. Tickets available at Widner's. Drawing will be held June 27th at 5 pm. Proceeds go to the Relay for Life. An account has been set up for 12-year old Maleah McCool of Manchester, who was injured April 5th in a car accident near Manchester. She remains hospitalized at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City. If you would like to donate to the account to help her family with her medical bills, please stop by First State Bank in Manchester. "Team Maleah" t-shirts are also being sold for $10 as a fundraiser at West Delaware schools, Glanz Landing and First State Bank. Chrissy's Cancer Crew, a local team for Delaware County Relay for Life, is giving you a chance to win a trip for two to Riviera Maya. Seven nights, all-inclusive package. Chances are $25 and can be purchased at Lextron in Manchester or from any Chrissy's Cancer Crew team member. Trip is provided by Lori French Travel Services. All proceeds go to Relay for Life. Camp Courageous' Annual Manchester Garage Sale is open for the season. Hours are Monday through Fridays 8:30 to 4:30 and Saturdays 8:30 to noon. Got a gardening question? Delaware County Master Gardeners will be available to answer horticulture questions on Monday evenings in May through September. Call the Delaware County Extension Office at 927-4201 or stop in between 7 and 8:30 pm. The Delaware County Master Gardener Hortline is a free service. 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. 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 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. Plan now to enroll your child for fall classes at Head Start. Operation New View Community Action Agency Head Start program is currently taking applications now through May. Head Start is a free federally funded program for preschool age children. There are two classrooms in Manchester and one in Delhi. Children must be between 3 to 4 years old. To apply, contact Operation New View at 927-4629. The Edgewood Library is offering Story Time for kids on Wednesday nights from 7 to 7:30 pm. All three year olds through kindergarten are invited to join the library for fun and learning through books, fingerplays, games and crafts. This year's sessions will focus on animals. The Edgewood Library also offers a Book Club for adults. The book discussion group meets every other month on Monday nights at 7 pm-- May 19th and July 28th. |