The Dyersville Sportsman's Club is holding a 3D Archery Shoot on Saturday and Sunday, August 12th & 13th from 7 am to 2 pm both days at the club. Food and refreshments available. Call 563-608-2810 with any questions.

The Manchester Public Library will present LIB-CON 2017 on Saturday, August 12th from 9 am – 3 pm. LIB-CON is a celebration of pop culture and creativity for all ages. There are lots of fun and unique activities planned, including arts and crafts, juggling, a costume contest, and giant jumbo games. Admission is free, everyone’s encouraged to wear a costume, lots of prizes will be given away, and lunch is provided compliments of Friends of the Library. Stop by the…

The James Kennedy Public Library in Dyersville will host their monthly LEGO program on Saturday, August 12th from 10 am to noon. This month's theme is "Back to School". Open to all ages, but kids under 7 must be accompanied by an adult or older partner.

The Manchester Chamber will host their annual Bacon-N-Hops Fest on Saturday, August 12th from 5 - 11 pm in downtown Manchester. Full meal and hops samples, live music from Time Machine from 7 to 11 pm, a mini performance from the Motorcycle Trials, and display of cars after the cruise.  Advance tickets $20 and includes commemorative shot glass, full meal, hops samples and band - contact the Chamber for tickets or more info. Band-only tickets also available.  

The Youth Mentoring Golf Tournament will be held Sunday, August 13th at Woods Edge Golf Course in Edgewood. Four-person best shot. Check-in at 11:30 am, with shotgun start at 1 pm. Cost $50 per person for 9 holes, cart rental and lunch. Golf, donate, bid in the silent auction or just come get a cupcake that day! Proceeds help Helping Services' Youth Mentoring program.

West Delaware Friends of Music will be hosting a Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, Aug 13th from 7 to 11 am at the Delaware County Community Center. Tickets are available in advance or at the door. Adults $6, Children (6-12) $4 and children 5 and under are free. Serving pancakes, sausage, eggs, coffee, milk and juice. This is a fundraiser for the next music department trip.

The Plagman Barn Dance will be held Sunday August 13th. Music by “The Sounds of Nashville” from 12:30 – 4 pm. Admission $6. Sandwiches, pie and ice cream will be available, with serving starting at 11 am. The Country Store will also be open. The Plagman Barn is located at 28384 Garber Rd (C7X) two miles east of Garber.  

The Good Neighbor Society's Ice Cream Social will be held Sunday, August 13th. Serving maidrites, potato salad, macaroni salad, chips, fruit, pie, ice cream and beverages in the lower level recreation room from 11:30 am to 1 pm. From 1:30 to 3 pm, they'll serve pie, cake, ice cream and beverages in the upstairs recreation room with entertainment from "Dancin' Country". Country Store will be open from 11:30 to 3, with crafts, produce and baked goods.

The Stanley Fire Department's Ice Cream Social will be held at the Stanley Fire Department on Sunday, August 13th from 4:30 - 7 pm.  Meal will be served with either pork loin or ribeye sandwiches or, if you prefer, a brat and hot dog.  Chips and homemade pie will be offered, as well as homemade ice cream and root beer floats. Carry outs are available - call ahead @ 563-920-6792.  Stanley Fire will be celebrating 100 years of service!  

A Red Cross blood drive will be held in Manchester on Wednesday, August 16th from 11 am to 5:30 pm at the Delaware County Fairgrounds.

Open Mic Night at the Manchester American Legion Post 45 on Thursday, August 17th from 6 to 8 pm.  Come out and enjoy the local talent!

The Beckman Booster Club is presenting the Fall Activities Extravaganza on Friday, Aug. 18th from 5:30-8:30 pm. Events include the Beckman high school football and volleyball scrimmages, marching band, the dance team and the All-State singers with the National Anthem. All of Beckman's fall sports teams will also be introduced. Concessions available. Instead of paid admission, please bring a donation of bottled Gatorade or gently used towels. Parents and community members are also encouraged to sign up to become a…

Enjoy a night of live music at the Manchester American Legion on Friday, August 18th from 6 to 9 pm with a performance from Darrell Lendt, Jacque Lahr and Connie Behnken!

A Hunter Safety Class will be held Saturday, August 19th from 8 am to 4 pm at United Methodist Church in Manchester. To reserve a place, you must pick up a study guide and registration instructions by calling 563-608-5536.

Springs of Life Church from Cedar Rapids is sponsoring a gathering meant to bring spiritual refreshment to northeast Iowa on Sunday, August 20th at 6 pm at The Gathering Place in Manchester. Feel free to join them for praise and worship. Childcare provided to ages 3-10. Check them out on Facebook at The Gathering NE Iowa!

St. Stephen’s "Nibl’n, Bid’n, & Pie" Pit-Grilled Chicken Dinner will be held Sunday, August 20th at 4700 Valley Farm Road in Central City. Serving chicken, mashed potatoes, fresh corn, coleslaw, roll and pie from 11 am to 3 pm with carryouts available. Adult $10, kids 6-12 $5 and 5 and under free. Country Store, raffle and silent auction.

Enjoy a day of music, food and neighbors at the Prairie Hill Park in Arlington on Sunday, August 20th from 11:30 am to 5 pm. This is a fundraiser for the Arlington Community Center, with free will donations accepted. Food will be served starting at 11:30 am, with grilled chicken, beans, coleslaw, potato salad, pie and ice cream. Music will start at noon, with performances from Bruce Day, Beau Timmerman and Third Offense. Bring your lawn chairs! Kids' games start…

An Ice Cream Social will be held at the Colesburg United Methodist Church on Sunday, August 20th from 4:30-7 pm. Serving maidrites, ham sandwiches, potato chips, potato salad, baked beans, desserts and soft-serve ice cream with toppings. Free will donation. Proceeds will fund camp scholarships and other mission projects of the church.