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February 2013
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				1 blood drive - blood drive iCal The Mississippi Valley Blood Center is holding a blood drive today from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the E3 Center, 1400 E. Washington St., Mt. Pleasant. blood drive Musical Motion - Musical Motion iCal The Mt. Pleasant Park and Rec. Department is sponsoring the winter session of Musical Motion for 5 weeks starting Wednesday Feb. 6 and every Wednesday through March 6. Children ages 3 – 5 will play games, dance, exercise and more all with music. Sarah Zilhman is the instructor. Registration must be completed by February 4. The class is limited to 10 children and will be held at the Civic Center Meeting Room. Cost for the class is $20 for residents and $25 for non residents. To register, call the Park and Rec. Department at 319-385-1475. Musical Motion fish fry - fish fry iCal The Houghton Knights of Columbus are having a fish fry tonight from 5:00 to 8:00 at the KC Hall. Carry-Outs are welcome. Call 319-469-2641 to place your order. fish fry Catholic Schools Week - Catholic Schools Week iCal Holy Trinity Catholic School is celebrating Catholic Schools Week and today is Kid’s Day and Dress Down Day. They will be having a C.A.T.C.H activity (Sock Hop) and a treat. Catholic Schools Week Bowl-A-Thon - Bowl-A-Thon iCal ClubM, The Henry County Mentoring program, is sponsoring a Bowl-A-Thon Saturday, March 2 from 1:00p.m. to 4:00p.m. at the Iris City Bowling Alley. The entry fee is $100.00 per team of 4. Funds raised will help provide mentor training, activities, match support and events for kids and families. Bowl-A-Thon Income tax preparation and electronic filing - Income tax preparation and electronic filing iCal Income tax preparation and electronic filing will be provided to low and moderate income taxpayers – especially those over 60 – at no cost every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at the Fellowship Cup, 203 N. Jefferson in Mt. Pleasant. The service is being provided by trained volunteers from the AARP Foundation Tax-Aide program. Please bring all of your tax forms with you to the consultation. For more information call 319-385-4983. Income tax preparation and electronic filing American Cancer Society Daffodil Days - American Cancer Society Daffodil Days iCal Spring is on the way and so is the American Cancer Society Daffodil Days! Orders are now being taken by contacting Daffodil Days coordinator Cindy Shumaker at 319-931-1882. Make a minimum $10.00 donation to the American Cancer Society to receive a bunch of approximately 10 daffodils. For a $25.00 donation to the Gift of Hope program, you help the American Cancer Society anonymously deliver beautiful bouquets – arranged in vases – to area cancer patients. This year also features Ray O’ Hope, a special Boyds Bear designed exclusively for Daffodil Days “Bear and a Bunch” that can be ordered for a donation of $25.00. American Cancer Society Daffodil Days community blood drive - community blood drive iCal Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center is holding a community blood drive today from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the E3 center, 1400 E. Washington St. To schedule an appointment, call 800-747-5401. community blood drive Limelight Lounge - Limelight Lounge iCal The Fairfield Arts and Convention Center Limelight Lounge presents American Idol contestant Michael Powers tonight at 7:00. Doors open at 6:30 and a full bar is available. Limelight Lounge Limelight Lounge - Limelight Lounge iCal The Fairfield Arts and Convention Center Limelight Lounge presents American Idol contestant Michael Powers tonight at 7:00. Doors open at 6:30 and a full bar is available. Limelight Lounge Black dogs need love too - Black dogs need love too iCal Black dogs need love too. Black dogs face a tough road in shelters. They are typically the last adopted, and often the first euthanized. To help bring attention to this issue and help black dogs find their forever home, the Burlington Animal Shelter is having a “Black Friday Sale” today. The adoption fee on any black dog will be waived (the $40.00 spay/neuter voucher fee still applies if necessary). Your new best friend is waiting for you. For more information contact the Burlington Animal Shelter at 319-753-8389. Black dogs need love too Specifically for Seniors - Specifically for Seniors iCal The Burlington Public Library is hosting Specifically for Seniors, “Saints, Soldiers and Spies: Women and War,” with Pippa White this morning at 10:00. Admission is free. Specifically for Seniors Fairfield Art Walk - Fairfield Art Walk iCal Fairfield Art Walk will feature three art forms, film, photography and poetry, expressing love at various venues and a Valentine creation station for all ages from 6:00 to 8:00 this evening at the Church of the Holy Spirit, 51 N. Court in Fairfield. Cost is $1.00. Fairfield Art Walk Senior Coffee & Tea - Senior Coffee & Tea iCal The Mt. Pleasant Public Library hosts Senior Coffee and Tea at 10 am. All seniors are welcome to enjoy coffee and company. The event is free of charge. Senior Coffee & Tea	2 Laugh Away Diabetes comedy event - Laugh Away Diabetes comedy event iCal There will be a Laugh Away Diabetes comedy event tonight at Sammy’s Bar in St. Paul, Ia. Comedian Tim Sullivan will perform 2 shows at 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $20.00 each and are available at Sammy’s Bar in St. Paul and at Phil’s Pub in West Point or you can call 319-470-2840.Seating is limited so get your tickets early. There will be food, comedy, raffles and music. Dungeon Jeep will be playing after the 2nd show at approximately 10:00 p.m. All proceeds go the American Diabetes Association. Laugh Away Diabetes comedy event Kids can learn to ice fish - Kids can learn to ice fish iCal Kids can learn to ice fish at an ice fishing clinic sponsored by Des Moines County Conservation this morning from 9:30 to noon at Big Hollow Recreation Area in Sperry. The clinic will meet at area E of Big Hollow. Each child participant will be given an ice fishing pole to fish with during the clinic and will get to take it home with them afterwards. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. There is a $5.00 fee and preregistration is required. There is a limit of 25 participants. Call 319-753-5808 to register. Kids can learn to ice fish community blood drive - community blood drive iCal Rashid Pharmacy is hosting a community blood drive this morning from 9:00 to 11:00 at 2404 Avenue L in Fort Madison. community blood drive Super Bowl party sandwiches - Super Bowl party sandwiches iCal Get your Super Bowl party sandwiches at the Bonaparte Opera House today prepared just for you by the “Friends of the Library.” You can have your choice of ham, turkey of roast beef with lettuce and tomatoes on a homemade sub bun for only $3.50 each. Order by calling 319-592-3677, 319-931-9836 or 319-931-9837. Sandwiches will be ready for pickup at 1:30 p.m. Super Bowl party sandwiches the best Beatles band on the planet - the best Beatles band on the planet iCal American English, billed by Newsweek and “the best Beatles band on the planet,” will perform songs covering the entire Beatles career, from 1963 to 1970, beginning at 7:30 this evening at the Capitol Theater in Burlington. Tickets for the event are $28.00 for adults and $24.00 for seniors and students. They are available on line at www.burlingtoncapitoltheater.org or by phone at 319-237-1099 during ticket office hours: 2:00 to 5:00p.m. today. A limited number of tickets will be available at the door two hours before show time. the best Beatles band on the planet In Motion Show Choir Invitational - In Motion Show Choir Invitational iCal The Mt. Pleasant Community School district is hosting the In Motion Show Choir Invitational today at the high school. In Motion Show Choir Invitational Health Fair - Health Fair iCal The Mediapolis Library is hosting a Health Fair this morning from 9:00 to 11:00. Health Fair chili and soup supper - chili and soup supper iCal Henry County Animal Rescue is sponsoring their annual chili and soup supper tonight from 5:00 to 8:00 at Manning Hall, 605 S. Jackson St. A $5.00 donation gets you soup or chili, a dinner roll, a drink and dessert. They are serving a large variety of chili’s and soups and there will be a silent auction, a live pie auction and classic country music by Danny Dee and Donna Lynn. chili and soup supper Adam Trent, the next generation of illusion - Adam Trent, the next generation of illusion iCal Adam Trent, the next generation of illusion, performs tonight at the Sondheim Center in Fairfield at 7:30. Tickets can be purchased by calling the Fairfield Arts and Convention Center at 641-472-2000 or on line at www.fairfieldacc.com. Adam Trent, the next generation of illusion Adam Trent, the next generation of illusion - Adam Trent, the next generation of illusion iCal Adam Trent, the next generation of illusion, performs tonight at the Sondheim Center in Fairfield at 7:30. Tickets can be purchased by calling the Fairfield Arts and Convention Center at 641-472-2000 or on line at www.fairfieldacc.com. Adam Trent, the next generation of illusion breakfast buffet - breakfast buffet iCal The Ainsworth Opera House is having a breakfast buffet this morning from 7:00 to 9:00 to raise funds for the opera house. Cost is $7.00 and kids 10 and under eat free with an adult. breakfast buffet soup supper fundraiser - soup supper fundraiser iCal Burlington Boy Scout Troop 3 is having a soup supper fundraiser tonight from 5:30 to 7:00 in St. John’s cafeteria at 700 S. Division St. They will be serving chili, chicken noodle soup, drinks and desserts. Cost is a donation. soup supper fundraiser Breakfast on Main Street - Breakfast on Main Street iCal Breakfast on Main Street is being served by the post prom committee this morning from 7:00 to 9:00 in the Whitely Opera House in Bonaparte. Breakfast on Main Street potato bar supper - potato bar supper iCal The Oakville United Methodist Men are hosting a potato bar supper tonight at 5:00 at the Oakville United Methodist Church. Cost is a free will offering. potato bar supper A Wild Game Feed - A Wild Game Feed iCal A Wild Game Feed by Ike’s and Tri-River Conservation is tonight from 6:00 to 10:00 at Ike’s Clubhouse, County Road X-61, Wapello. Cost is a free will donation. A Wild Game Feed	3 John Carlson “Abstract Thinking” reception - John Carlson “Abstract Thinking” reception iCal The John Carlson “Abstract Thinking” reception and gallery talk is this afternoon at 2:00 at the Art Center, 301 Jefferson Street in Burlington. Carlson’s exhibit is through 3rd. Gallery hours are from 1:00 to 4:00p.m. John Carlson “Abstract Thinking” reception all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet - all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet iCal Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Warsaw, Ill. is hosting their all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet from 7:00a.m. to 1:00p.m. in the parish hall. Advance tickets can be purchased by calling 309-337-9075 and will be available at the door. all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet Super Bowl - Super Bowl iCal Main Street Cinemas will show the Super Bowl game for free on the screen. Doors open at 4:30 pm with kickoff at 6:30 pm. The game is free and food will be available at the concession stand. Super Bowl Super Bowl - Super Bowl iCal Main Street Cinemas will show the Super Bowl game for free on the screen. Doors open at 4:30 pm with kickoff at 6:30 pm. The game is free and food will be available at the concession stand. Super Bowl Alcoholics Anonymous 7:00 pm - Alcoholics Anonymous iCal Alcoholics Anonymous meets today in an open session at 7 pm at the basement of St. Michael’s Episcopal Church of Mt. Pleasant. Alcoholics Anonymous
4 community blood drive - community blood drive iCal Faith Lutheran Church of Mt. Pleasant is hosting a community blood drive in their Fellowship Hall at 910 Mapleleaf Drive. The drive runs from 3:00 p.m. to 6:30p.m. community blood drive School Announcements - School Announcements iCal School Announcements: Mt. Pleasant – 90 minute late start - Middle School 9:40, High School 9:50, Elementary 9:55; Winfield-Mt. Union – No school for professional development. School Announcements Income tax preparation and electronic filing - Income tax preparation and electronic filing iCal Income tax preparation and electronic filing will be provided to low and moderate income taxpayers – especially those over 60 – at no cost every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at the Fellowship Cup, 203 N. Jefferson in Mt. Pleasant. The service is being provided by trained volunteers from the AARP Foundation Tax-Aide program. Please bring all of your tax forms with you to the consultation. For more information call 319-385-4983. Income tax preparation and electronic filing Mt. Pleasant Community Theater announces open auditions - Mt. Pleasant Community Theater announces open auditions iCal Mt. Pleasant Community Theater announces open auditions for The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde. Auditions will be tonight and tomorrow night 6:30 to 8:00 in room 102 of the Old Main Building on the Iowa Wesleyan College campus. 5 men and 5 women ages 20 – 60 are needed. No need to prepare a scene or to have read the script. If you have questions, call Dave Brown at 319-986-2112. Mt. Pleasant Community Theater announces open auditions Bingo 6:30 pm - Veteran's Hall Mt. Pleasant, IA Veteran's Hall Bingo iCal Bingo every Monday night at 6:30 at the Mt. Pleasant Veteran's Hall. Bingo Alanon 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm First Presbyterian Church 902 South Walnut Mt Pleasant, IA 52641 First Presbyterian Church Alanon iCal Alanon	5 Mt. Pleasant Music Boosters need your help - Mt. Pleasant Music Boosters need your help iCal The Mt. Pleasant Music Boosters need your help. The annual dessert theater to be held in April will be based on the 1950’s TV show “20 Questions.” They need your input. Go to www.mpmusic.org and respond by asking a musical question or by entering your favorite artist or song. This year’s show will be created based on your responses. All responses will be kept confidential. Thanks for helping put together a great show. Mt. Pleasant Music Boosters need your help community blood drive - community blood drive iCal Faith Christian Outreach Church will host a community blood drive this afternoon from 2:30 to 6:30 at the E3 Center in the gym, 1400 E. Washington Street, Mt. Pleasant. To donate, please contact Marcia Ernst at 319-986-5377 or visit www.bloodcenterimpact.org. community blood drive Kindergarten parents meeting - Kindergarten parents meeting iCal Holy Trinity Catholic School is having a Kindergarten parents meeting tonight at 6:00 in Mrs. Krogmeier’s room. Kindergarten parents meeting Income tax preparation and electronic filing - Income tax preparation and electronic filing iCal Income tax preparation and electronic filing will be provided to low and moderate income taxpayers – especially those over 60 – at no cost every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at the Fellowship Cup, 203 N. Jefferson in Mt. Pleasant. The service is being provided by trained volunteers from the AARP Foundation Tax-Aide program. Please bring all of your tax forms with you to the consultation. For more information call 319-385-4983. Income tax preparation and electronic filing Israeli cellist Amit Peled - Israeli cellist Amit Peled iCal Israeli cellist Amit Peled performs tonight at the Sondheim Center for the Performing Arts at 7:30. Admission is by Fairfield Concert Association Membership. For information on membership call 641-472-4347. Israeli cellist Amit Peled VFW meeting for Winfield veterans - VFW meeting for Winfield veterans iCal The VFW meeting for Winfield veterans is tonight at 7:00 at the Winfield Vets building. VFW meeting for Winfield veterans TOPS #212... 5:00 pm - Lincoln Street Baptist Church Lincoln Street Mt. Pleasant, IA 52641 Lincoln Street Baptist Church TOPS #212... iCal TOPS Iowa #212 meets every Tuesday night at the Lincoln Street Baptist Church in Mt. Pleasant. Weigh-in begins at 5:00 - meeting starts at 5:40pm. Anyone who would like more information on TOPS (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly) can call 319-986-5100 or 319-696-2073. New Members are always welcome! TOPS #212... Alcoholic Anonymous 7:00 pm - Alcoholic Anonymous iCal Alcoholic Anonymous has a closed meeting tonight at 7 pm at the basement of St. Michael’s Episcopal Church. Alcoholic Anonymous	6 Baby Lap Sit - Baby Lap Sit iCal Mt. Pleasant Public Library hosts Baby Lap Sit, a program for moms and babies from newborn to 17 months old. Parents and babies meet from 11:30 to 11:50 am inside the Children’s Programming Room. It’s a fun, 20 minute program that features flannel board stories, songs and fingerplays to promote literacy. The program is free, registration is not required. Baby Lap Sit blood drive - blood drive iCal Danville Community Lions are hosting a blood drive from 1:30 to 6:30 this afternoon at the Bob Dodds Insurance Meeting Room, 108 N. Main Street, Danville. To donate, please contact LeRoy Lippert at 319-392-4491 or visit www.bloodcenterimpact.org. blood drive blood drive - blood drive iCal The New London Lions are hosting a community blood drive this afternoon from 1:00 to 6:00 at the New London Community Hall, 106 N. Division Street, New London. To donate, please contact Mickey Dingman at 319-367-2201 or visit www.bloodcenterimpact.org. blood drive Income tax preparation and electronic filing - Income tax preparation and electronic filing iCal Income tax preparation and electronic filing will be provided to low and moderate income taxpayers – especially those over 60 – at no cost every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at the Fellowship Cup, 203 N. Jefferson in Mt. Pleasant. The service is being provided by trained volunteers from the AARP Foundation Tax-Aide program. Please bring all of your tax forms with you to the consultation. For more information call 319-385-4983. Income tax preparation and electronic filing reception for artist B.J. Grimmer - reception for artist B.J. Grimmer iCal Iowa Wesleyan College is hosting an opening reception for artist B.J. Grimmer of Mt. Pleasant tonight from 5:00 to 7:00 in the IWC Art Gallery, located in the P.E.O. Memorial Building on N. Main St. The public is invited. reception for artist B.J. Grimmer National Career Readiness Certificate - National Career Readiness Certificate iCal The Iowa Workforce Development, Keokuk Area Chamber of Commerce, Keokuk Economic Development Corporation and Southeastern Community College have teamed up to provide an opportunity for individuals to receive a National Career Readiness Certificate today. A mini-job fair will also be held from 11:00a.m. to 1:30p.m. at Southeastern Community College’s Keokuk campus. To receive certification, there will be two, three-hour assessment sessions offered in the morning and afternoon. The first will take place from 8:30 to 11:30a.m. and the second from 1:00 to 4:30p.m. Participants must register for these sessions in advance by calling the Keokuk Area Chamber of Commerce at 319-524-5055 or by e-mail at director@keokukchamber.com. National Career Readiness Certificate School Announcements - School Announcements iCal School Announcements – Winfield Mt. Union : Early dismissal at 1:47, Senior Parents After Prom meeting at 7:00 – Waco : Early Dismissal at 1:40 – Mediapolis : Early dismissal at 1:00 – Holy Trinity : Junior parents post prom meeting at 7:00 p.m. in the Junior/Senior High cafeteria School Announcements Immunization Clinics 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Health Department 407 West White Street Mt. Pleasant, IA 52641 Health Department Immunization Clinics iCal Henry County Public Health Immunization Clinic from 1 to 4 pm. Immunization Clinics WMU Early Dismissal 1:47 pm - WMU Early Dismissal iCal Winfield- Mt. Union Schools have a 1:47 early dismissal today. WMU Early Dismissal	7 Income tax preparation and electronic filing - Income tax preparation and electronic filing iCal Income tax preparation and electronic filing will be provided to low and moderate income taxpayers – especially those over 60 – at no cost every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at the Fellowship Cup, 203 N. Jefferson in Mt. Pleasant. The service is being provided by trained volunteers from the AARP Foundation Tax-Aide program. Please bring all of your tax forms with you to the consultation. For more information call 319-385-4983. Income tax preparation and electronic filing Hypnotist Chris Jones performs tonight - Hypnotist Chris Jones performs tonight iCal Hypnotist Chris Jones performs tonight at 8:00 in the Chapel Auditorium on the Iowa Wesleyan College campus. Hypnotist Chris Jones performs tonight Onesimus Director Presentation - Onesimus Director Presentation iCal The Ethiopian director of the Onesimus Children Development program, Nega Meaza, will be at Iowa Wesleyan College on Thursday, February 7, at 11 a.m. to share stories and engage in conversation with the campus and community about his organization and work. This is open to the public. Onesimus Director Presentation Imminuzation Clinic 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Health Department 407 West White Street Mt. Pleasant, IA 52641 Health Department Imminuzation Clinic iCal Henry County Public Health hosts Immunization Clinics every Thursday from 1 to 4. The first Thursday of the month, the clinic runs until 6. Imminuzation Clinic Alcoholics Anonymous 5:00 pm - Alcoholics Anonymous iCal Alcoholics Anonymous has a closed meeting this evening at 5 pm at the St. Michael’s Episcopal Church basement. Alcoholics Anonymous	8 “Sweet Treats and a Show” - “Sweet Treats and a Show” iCal The Mt. Pleasant Community Theater presents “Sweet Treats and a Show” in the courtesy room at the Mt. Pleasant Comfort Inn and Suites. Sweet treats and beverages will be served at 7:00 p.m. and the one-act play “Love Letters” will be presented at 7:30. Tickets are available at Brown’s Shoe Fit in Mt. Pleasant for $15.00 each. “Sweet Treats and a Show” community blood drive - community blood drive iCal Walmart is hosting a community blood drive this afternoon from 2:00 to 5:30. Donors will register and give blood inside the Blood Center’s Mobile Donor Bus, which will be parked at 1045 Grand Avenue, Mt. Pleasant. To donate, please contact Angie Davis at 319-385-4600 or visit www.bloodcenterimpact.org. community blood drive Curtis and Loretta will be performing - Curtis and Loretta will be performing iCal Curtis and Loretta will be performing at the Leopold Loft at Starr’s Cave Nature Center tonight. Doors open at 7:00 and the concert begins at 7:30. Admission is $10 and $2 for students. Refreshments will be served. Curtis and Loretta will be performing Bowl-A-Thon - Bowl-A-Thon iCal ClubM, The Henry County Mentoring program, is sponsoring a Bowl-A-Thon Saturday, March 2 from 1:00p.m. to 4:00p.m. at the Iris City Bowling Alley. The entry fee is $100.00 per team of 4. Funds raised will help provide mentor training, activities, match support and events for kids and families. Bowl-A-Thon Income tax preparation and electronic filing - Income tax preparation and electronic filing iCal Income tax preparation and electronic filing will be provided to low and moderate income taxpayers – especially those over 60 – at no cost every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at the Fellowship Cup, 203 N. Jefferson in Mt. Pleasant. The service is being provided by trained volunteers from the AARP Foundation Tax-Aide program. Please bring all of your tax forms with you to the consultation. For more information call 319-385-4983. Income tax preparation and electronic filing School Announcements - School Announcements iCal School Announcements – Mt. Pleasant: Van Allen/Salem night at the boy’s basketball game. School Announcements Senior Coffee & Tea - Senior Coffee & Tea iCal The Mt. Pleasant Public Library hosts Senior Coffee and Tea at 10 am. All seniors are welcome to enjoy coffee and company. The event is free of charge. Senior Coffee & Tea Learn About Wine - Learn About Wine iCal After Hours: Adult Program Learn About Wine will be at the Burlington Public Library today at 7 pm. There will be a small tasting, lecture and history. Learn About Wine Lions Club Soup Supper - Lions Club Soup Supper iCal A Lions Club Soup Supper and Auction will be held in the Roberts Memorial Center in Keosauqua at 5 pm. Lions Club Soup Supper College Conversations Over Coffee 8:30 am - 10:00 am College Conversations Over Coffee iCal IWC’s College Conversations Over Coffee is today. They meet every second Friday of the month at Tazza Bella from 8:30 to 10 am. College Conversations Over Coffee	9 annual Southeast Iowa luncheon - annual Southeast Iowa luncheon iCal The annual Southeast Iowa luncheon is being held today from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Golden Corral, 1868 N. Power Road, Mesa, Arizona. All residents from southeast Iowa living in Arizona and all “Snowbirds” visiting Arizona are welcome. annual Southeast Iowa luncheon Bonaparte Sweetheart Sales event - Bonaparte Sweetheart Sales event iCal Bonaparte Sweetheart Sales event will be having approximately 20 vendors with a large selection of gifts for you and your sweetheart for Valentine’s Day. They will also hold a raffle to raise money for kid’s activities. This all takes place at the Bonaparte Opera House today from 9:00a.m. to 5:00p.m. Bonaparte Sweetheart Sales event “Sweet Treats and a Show” - “Sweet Treats and a Show” iCal The Mt. Pleasant Community Theater presents “Sweet Treats and a Show” in the courtesy room at the Mt. Pleasant Comfort Inn and Suites. Sweet treats and beverages will be served at 7:00 p.m. and the one-act play “Love Letters” will be presented at 7:30. Tickets are available at Brown’s Shoe Fit in Mt. Pleasant for $15.00 each. “Sweet Treats and a Show” community blood drive - community blood drive iCal The Bethel Mennonite Church is hosting a community blood drive this morning from 7:30 to 11:30 at the Bethel Mennonite Church, 3185 Wayland Road, Wayland. To donate, please contact Marilyn Hershberger at 319-256-7851 or visit www.bloodcenterimpact.org. community blood drive Dogs for a Dog - Dogs for a Dog iCal Dogs for a Dog is a fundraiser to help purchase a service dog for Matthew White. For $5.00 you can feed 2 people hotdogs, chips and soda. Serving will be from noon to 3:00 today at the First United Methodist Church in Mt. Pleasant. There will also be a silent auction, service dog information and information from Iowa Wesleyan College nursing students. Dogs for a Dog Kalioke Event for Charity - Kalioke Event for Charity iCal Kali Eastin and Woobie’s Tavern are teaming up for the first ever Kalioke Event for Charity tonight at 6:00. The event is a uniquely named karaoke contest benefitting local charities. The contest is open to anyone 21 years of age or older. All contestants must be registered by 5:45 p.m. today. There is a registration fee of $10 prior to the event or $15 at the door. You may register at Woobie’s Tavern 134 West main Street in New London. Kalioke Event for Charity community blood drive - community blood drive iCal The Bethel Mennonite Church is hosting a community blood drive from 7:30 to 11:30 this morning at the Bethel Mennonite Church in Wayland, IA. To donate, contact Marilyn Hershberger at 319-256-7851. community blood drive pancake supper - pancake supper iCal The Crawfordsville Lions are having a pancake supper this evening from 4:00 to 7:00 at the WACO Elementary School. The cost is $7.00 in advance or $8.00 at the door. Kids 12 and under are $5.00 and preschool age eat free. pancake supper TAIKOPROJECT All-stars - TAIKOPROJECT All-stars iCal Fairfield Arts and Convention Center presents the TAIKOPROJECT All-stars, a high-energy display of taiko percussion, blended with the sweet sounds of the bamboo flute, marimba and the Japanese koto (harp). The performance will be tonight at 7:30 at the Sondheim Center. Tickets are available at the Fairfield Arts and Convention Center Ticket Office, 641-472-2787 and at www.fairfieldacc.com. TAIKOPROJECT All-stars annual Community Brunch - annual Community Brunch iCal The Mediapolis FFA invites you to annual Community Brunch being held today from 9:30 to 11:00 in the Mediapolis Elementary Gym. annual Community Brunch catfish and chicken dinner - catfish and chicken dinner iCal The New London VFW Post 7641 is having a catfish and chicken dinner tonight from 5:00 to 7:30. Dinner includes the entrée, a roll and choice of two sides, Sides are French fries, baked beans and coleslaw. Cost is $9.50 for a catfish dinner, $7.00 for a chicken dinner and $8.00 for an all white meat chicken dinner. Karaoke starts at 7:00p.m. catfish and chicken dinner Grant Wood Soup Smorgasbord - Grant Wood Soup Smorgasbord iCal The American Gothic House Center celebrates artist Grant’s Wood’s birthday with a Soup Smorgasbord from 11 am to 1 pm today in Eldon. Soup, brownies and birthday cake will be served. There will be door prizes, music by Indian Hills Chamber Singers and a raffle for a print. Tickets for the print are $1 each. The fundraiser supper is by freewill donation to support educational programs at the Center. Grant Wood Soup Smorgasbord Music Under the Watertower - Music Under the Watertower iCal Music Under the Watertower will feature Irish-American duo Switchback at the Donnellson American Legion. The doors open at 6, music starts at 8. Music Under the Watertower Fireman’s Ball - Fireman’s Ball iCal The West Point and St. Paul Fireman’s Ball is tonight from 9 pm to 1 pm at the West Point American Legion. Cost is $6 in advance or $7 at the door. United Groove Theory provides the music and there will be a raffle. Fireman’s Ball Sweetheart Sales Event - Sweetheart Sales Event iCal The Bonaparte Independence Day Committee hosts a Sweetheart Sales Event today from 9 am to 5 pm at the Whiteley Opera House. Vendors will be set up and there will be raffles going on throughout the day. Proceeds go towards the city’s Independence Day activities. Sweetheart Sales Event Heart Health Dessert Demo - Heart Health Dessert Demo iCal A Heart Health Dessert Demo by Hy-Vee Registered Dietician Lauren Versweyveld will be at the store from 10 am to noon with demonstrations of heart healthy dessert recipes. Heart Health Dessert Demo Artist Meet & Greet - Artist Meet & Greet iCal The Art Center of Burlington hosts the 2013 February Artist Meet and Greet from 1 to 3 pm. Featured will be artists Mandy Robertson, Jim Topic and the Crables. Artist Meet & Greet Basket Making Class - Basket Making Class iCal A Basket Making Class will be held in the Lee County Extension Office in Donnellson from 10 am to 2 pm. Cost is $15. Bring a lunch and an old apron or towel. To register, call 463-7673. Basket Making Class Book Sale - Book Sale iCal A Book Sale will be at the Burlington Public Library from 8 am to 5 pm. It is sponsored by the Friends of the Burlington Public Library and will feature all types of books, tapes and videos. Book Sale Dance & Drill Team Show - Dance & Drill Team Show iCal A Dance and Drill Team Show will be held in the big gym at W-MU School at 5:30 this evening. Dance & Drill Team Show	10 Farmington Bingo - Farmington Bingo iCal Farmington Center Community Bingo will be held at 1 pm today. For more information, call 520-5226. Farmington Bingo Beefburger/Valentine Dessert Auction fundraiser - Beefburger/Valentine Dessert Auction fundraiser iCal The Winfield and surrounding area Women of Faith are sponsoring a Beefburger/Valentine Dessert Auction fundraiser today beginning at 11:15a.m. at the United Methodist Church in Winfield. The menu will be beefburgers, salads, chips and a drink. A free will offering will be accepted. Proceeds will go towards the expenses of the Fall Conference. The dessert auction will begin around noon and will include Brown Sugar Angel Food Cake, Blackberry Pie, Gooseberry Pie, assorted candies, cakes and much more! Beefburger/Valentine Dessert Auction fundraiser Altar & Rosary annual dinner - Altar & Rosary annual dinner iCal St. Alphonsus Church, 607 S. Jackson, invites you to the Altar & Rosary annual dinner today from 11:00a.m. to 1:00p.m. in Manning Hall. The menu includes turkey breast, homemade meatballs, ham, potatoes and gravy, corn, rolls, a variety of salads, desserts and beverages. Meal tickets will be sold at the door and they are $8.50 for adults, $3.50 for children 4-10 and kids three and under eat free. Then later this afternoon the University of Iowa Newman Singers will perform at 2:00. The Newman Singers are from the Catholic Student Center of the U of I and are directed by Joe Mattingly. The concert is free (a free will donation will be accepted). If you have questions call Mary Ann Messer at 385-9365. Altar & Rosary annual dinner public appreciation event - public appreciation event iCal The Fairfield Arts and Convention Center Board of Directors and staff will recognize its volunteers at a public appreciation event this afternoon at 2:00 at the Sondheim Center for the Performing Arts. The appreciation event will include presentation of the 2012 Volunteer of the Year. For more information on the Volunteer Appreciation Event or the volunteer opportunities at the Fairfield Arts and Convention Center, contact Sasha Luse at 641-472-2787. public appreciation event Alcoholics Anonymous 7:00 pm - Alcoholics Anonymous iCal Alcoholics Anonymous meets today in an open session at 7 pm at the basement of St. Michael’s Episcopal Church of Mt. Pleasant. Alcoholics Anonymous
11 blood drive - blood drive iCal The Mississippi Valley Blood Center is holding a blood drive today from 2:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the E3 Center, 1400 E. Washington St., Mt. Pleasant. blood drive Income tax preparation and electronic filing - Income tax preparation and electronic filing iCal Income tax preparation and electronic filing will be provided to low and moderate income taxpayers – especially those over 60 – at no cost every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at the Fellowship Cup, 203 N. Jefferson in Mt. Pleasant. The service is being provided by trained volunteers from the AARP Foundation Tax-Aide program. Please bring all of your tax forms with you to the consultation. For more information call 319-385-4983. Income tax preparation and electronic filing Sunnybrook Assisted Living - Sunnybrook Assisted Living iCal Sunnybrook Assisted Living and Memory Care is having entertainment by Jake McVey this afternoon starting at 1:00 and then at 2:00 free community bingo with lots of prizes to win. Sunnybrook Assisted Living Diabetes Center Move - Diabetes Center Move iCal The HCHC Diabetes Education Center is moving to a new location today. To get to it, go in the front lobby, up to the 2nd floor, turn left at Ideal Protein and the office is the 2nd door on the right. It’s located on Suite 24. Diabetes Center Move Bingo 6:30 pm - Veteran's Hall Mt. Pleasant, IA Veteran's Hall Bingo iCal Bingo every Monday night at 6:30 at the Mt. Pleasant Veteran's Hall. Bingo Alanon 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm First Presbyterian Church 902 South Walnut Mt Pleasant, IA 52641 First Presbyterian Church Alanon iCal Alanon	12 MP Moose Lodge Bingo - MP Moose Lodge Bingo iCal Starting at 6:30 this evening, the Mt. Pleasant Moose Lodge hosts Bingo. The public is welcome. MP Moose Lodge Bingo Mt. Pleasant Music Boosters need your help - Mt. Pleasant Music Boosters need your help iCal The Mt. Pleasant Music Boosters need your help. The annual dessert theater to be held in April will be based on the 1950’s TV show “20 Questions.” They need your input. Go to www.mpmusic.org and respond by asking a musical question or by entering your favorite artist or song. This year’s show will be created based on your responses. All responses will be kept confidential. Thanks for helping put together a great show. Mt. Pleasant Music Boosters need your help Income tax preparation and electronic filing - Income tax preparation and electronic filing iCal Income tax preparation and electronic filing will be provided to low and moderate income taxpayers – especially those over 60 – at no cost every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at the Fellowship Cup, 203 N. Jefferson in Mt. Pleasant. The service is being provided by trained volunteers from the AARP Foundation Tax-Aide program. Please bring all of your tax forms with you to the consultation. For more information call 319-385-4983. Income tax preparation and electronic filing community blood drive - community blood drive iCal The Swedesburg Lutheran Church is hosting a community blood drive this afternoon from 2:00 to 6:30 at the parish hall 201 Academy Avenue. To donate call the Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center at 800-747-5401. community blood drive Henry County Reserve Deputy - Henry County Reserve Deputy iCal The Henry County Sheriff’s Office is hosting an informal meeting for anyone interested in becoming a Henry County Reserve Deputy. The meeting will be held this evening at 7:00 at the Henry County Emergency Management Building located at 900 W. Washington in Mt. Pleasant. Applications and more information will be available at the meeting. Henry County Reserve Deputy “How I Became a Pirate”, - “How I Became a Pirate”, iCal “How I Became a Pirate”, a fun filled musical adventure comes ashore at the Sondheim Center in Fairfield tonight at 7:00p.m. It’s a story of adventure and finding one’s own heart – a path that can’t be found on any treasure map. Tickets are available at the Fairfield Arts and Convention Center Ticket Office, 641-472-2787 and on line at www.fairfieldacc.com. “How I Became a Pirate”, School Announcements - School Announcements iCal School Announcements – Mt. Pleasant: Music Boosters meeting at 7:00p.m. in the high school music room. – New London: Parent-Teacher conferences 2:30 to 8:00p.m. – Central Lee: Post Prom meeting at 5:30 – Harmony: Early dismissal for all students at 1:30, FFA subdistricts conference at 2:30. School Announcements Town Hall Meeting - Town Hall Meeting iCal The Des Moines County Historical Society conducts a Town Hall Meeting at 7 pm tonight at the Burlington Public Library. Spencer Honsey will discuss and gas and oil business in the area. There will be a display of related items. The meetings are free and open to the public. Town Hall Meeting St. Michael’s Pancake Supper - St. Michael’s Pancake Supper iCal St. Michael’s Episcopal Pancake and Sausage Supper will be held from 4:30 to 7 pm this evening at the church. It is by freewill donation. St. Michael’s Pancake Supper TOPS #212... 5:00 pm - Lincoln Street Baptist Church Lincoln Street Mt. Pleasant, IA 52641 Lincoln Street Baptist Church TOPS #212... iCal TOPS Iowa #212 meets every Tuesday night at the Lincoln Street Baptist Church in Mt. Pleasant. Weigh-in begins at 5:00 - meeting starts at 5:40pm. Anyone who would like more information on TOPS (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly) can call 319-986-5100 or 319-696-2073. New Members are always welcome! TOPS #212... Alcoholic Anonymous 7:00 pm - Alcoholic Anonymous iCal Alcoholic Anonymous has a closed meeting tonight at 7 pm at the basement of St. Michael’s Episcopal Church. Alcoholic Anonymous	13 Income tax preparation and electronic filing - Income tax preparation and electronic filing iCal Income tax preparation and electronic filing will be provided to low and moderate income taxpayers – especially those over 60 – at no cost every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at the Fellowship Cup, 203 N. Jefferson in Mt. Pleasant. The service is being provided by trained volunteers from the AARP Foundation Tax-Aide program. Please bring all of your tax forms with you to the consultation. For more information call 319-385-4983. Income tax preparation and electronic filing community blood drive - community blood drive iCal Mt. Pleasant Middle School is hosting a community blood drive this afternoon from 3:00 to 6:00 in the Middle School Cafeteria at 414 N. Adams St. To donate, please contact Jacque Lake at 319-385-7730. community blood drive School Announcements - School Announcements iCal School Announcements – Winfield Mt. Union: Early dismissal at 1:47, Big Red Pride Booster meeting at 5:30p.m. – WACO: Early dismissal at 1:40 – Holy Trinity: Early Out – Central Lee: In-service dismissal at 1:15 School Announcements Immunization Clinics 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Health Department 407 West White Street Mt. Pleasant, IA 52641 Health Department Immunization Clinics iCal Henry County Public Health Immunization Clinic from 1 to 4 pm. Immunization Clinics WMU Early Dismissal 1:47 pm - WMU Early Dismissal iCal Winfield- Mt. Union Schools have a 1:47 early dismissal today. WMU Early Dismissal	14 Income tax preparation and electronic filing - Income tax preparation and electronic filing iCal Income tax preparation and electronic filing will be provided to low and moderate income taxpayers – especially those over 60 – at no cost every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at the Fellowship Cup, 203 N. Jefferson in Mt. Pleasant. The service is being provided by trained volunteers from the AARP Foundation Tax-Aide program. Please bring all of your tax forms with you to the consultation. For more information call 319-385-4983. Income tax preparation and electronic filing chocolate lovers social - chocolate lovers social iCal Sunnybrook Assisted Living and Memory Care is having a chocolate lovers social this afternoon at 2:00 followed by entertainment by “Elvis”. chocolate lovers social School Announcements - School Announcements iCal School Announcements – New London: Parent Teacher conferences 2:30 to 8:00p.m. School Announcements IWC Service Learning - IWC Service Learning iCal IWC hosts “Iowa Wesleyan College: A Tradition of Service.” There will be a discussion of service learning projects by students. The program begins at 11 am in the Chapel Auditorium. It is free and open to the public. IWC Service Learning Imminuzation Clinic 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Health Department 407 West White Street Mt. Pleasant, IA 52641 Health Department Imminuzation Clinic iCal Henry County Public Health hosts Immunization Clinics every Thursday from 1 to 4. The first Thursday of the month, the clinic runs until 6. Imminuzation Clinic Alcoholics Anonymous 5:00 pm - Alcoholics Anonymous iCal Alcoholics Anonymous has a closed meeting this evening at 5 pm at the St. Michael’s Episcopal Church basement. Alcoholics Anonymous	15 Bowl-A-Thon - Bowl-A-Thon iCal ClubM, The Henry County Mentoring program, is sponsoring a Bowl-A-Thon Saturday, March 2 from 1:00p.m. to 4:00p.m. at the Iris City Bowling Alley. The entry fee is $100.00 per team of 4. Funds raised will help provide mentor training, activities, match support and events for kids and families. Bowl-A-Thon Income tax preparation and electronic filing - Income tax preparation and electronic filing iCal Income tax preparation and electronic filing will be provided to low and moderate income taxpayers – especially those over 60 – at no cost every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at the Fellowship Cup, 203 N. Jefferson in Mt. Pleasant. The service is being provided by trained volunteers from the AARP Foundation Tax-Aide program. Please bring all of your tax forms with you to the consultation. For more information call 319-385-4983. Income tax preparation and electronic filing community blood drive - community blood drive iCal Shottenkirk of Mt. Pleasant is hosting a community blood drive today from noon to 3:00 p.m. in the Shottenkirk training room, 2301 E. Washington St. community blood drive School Announcements - School Announcements iCal School Announcements – Central Lee: Annual FFA breakfast 6:30 to 8:30. School Announcements Senior Coffee & Tea - Senior Coffee & Tea iCal The Mt. Pleasant Public Library hosts Senior Coffee and Tea at 10 am. All seniors are welcome to enjoy coffee and company. The event is free of charge. Senior Coffee & Tea soup and sandwich luncheon - soup and sandwich luncheon iCal St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, Donnellson, is holding a soup and sandwich luncheon today from 11:00a.m. to 1:00p.m. at the Pilot Grove Savings Bank Community Room, 506 N. Main St., Donnellson. They will be serving tuna salad, beefburger, hot chicken and hot dog sandwiches; chili and broccoli cheese soup; pies and cakes, potato chips and drinks. Everyone is invited. Cost is a free will donation. They are also holding a silent auction. soup and sandwich luncheon Ham & Bean Supper - Ham & Bean Supper iCal The Hamilton-Waters Detachment Marine Corps League host their annual Ham and Bean Supper from 5 to 7:30 pm at the Burlington Memorial Auditorium. There will be door prizes. Tickets are $5 and are available at the door. Ham & Bean Supper Free Health Screenings - Free Health Screenings iCal Morning Sun Care Center hosts Free Health Screenings from 8:30 to 10 am at Apron Strings of Mediapolis. Freewill donations will be accepted. Everyone is welcome. Free Health Screenings	16 soup supper and auction - soup supper and auction iCal Lockridge fire and rescue is sponsoring a soup supper and auction tonight at the Lockridge school. Supper will be served from 5:00 to 7:00p.m. and will include chili, vegetable beef soup, oyster soup, potato soup, beef and noodles, veggie trays and desserts. They are also having an auction, quilt raffle and door prizes. Any and all donations will be welcomed for the auction. If you have a donation, it can be dropped off at the school today. If you have questions, call 319-931-2973 or 319-696-3161. soup supper and auction Trivia Night - Trivia Night iCal Friends of the library in Mediapolis are hosting their third annual Mediapolis Public Library Trivia Night tonight at 7:00 at the Mediapolis Elementary School gym. Teams of 6 can sign up for only $75.00. Trivia Night Famed comedian Tom Arnold - Famed comedian Tom Arnold iCal Famed comedian Tom Arnold returns to southeast Iowa for a hilarious evening of comedy at the Sondheim Center for the Performing Arts tonight at 7:30. Originally from Ottumwa, Tom recently returned to his roots as a stand-up comic poking fun at his Midwest past, marital follies and absurd Hollywood stories. Tickets are available at the Fairfield Arts and Convention Center Ticket Office at 641-472-2787 or on line at www.fairfieldacc.com. Famed comedian Tom Arnold Montrose Riverfront Inc. Annual Potato Hug - Montrose Riverfront Inc. Annual Potato Hug iCal Montrose Riverfront Inc. Annual Potato Hug is tonight from 5:00 to 7:30 at the Fowler Community Building in Montrose. They will be serving baked potatoes with your choice of toppings, maid rites, homemade desserts and hot and cold drinks for a free will donation. Montrose Riverfront Inc. Annual Potato Hug free assistance with forms required for federal financial aid - free assistance with forms required for federal financial aid iCal Iowa students and families can get free assistance with forms required for federal financial aid during Iowa College Goal Sunday at Southeastern Community College’s West Burlington Campus today from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Volunteers will help students and their families fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as part of a national program that helps students qualify for federal financial aid. free assistance with forms required for federal financial aid AMP Wine Tasting - AMP Wine Tasting iCal A Wine Tasting Party, a night out with AMP, the young professional group, will be held at Reunion Vineyards of Mt. Pleasant from 6 to 9 pm. AMP Wine Tasting Sweetheart Spaghetti Dinner - Sweetheart Spaghetti Dinner iCal A Sweetheart Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser will be held tonight from 5 to 8 pm at the Farmington Community Center. Cost is $10 a couple. Dinner includes spaghetti, garlic bread, triple chocolate dessert and a beverage. There will be door prizes, a dj and prize raffle. The fundraiser is sponsored by Farmington Food Pantry. Sweetheart Spaghetti Dinner Salad & Chili Supper - Salad & Chili Supper iCal The Mt. Pleasant American Legion hosts a Salad and Chili Supper from 5:30 to 8 pm at the Mt. Pleasant Vets Hall. It is all you can eat and by freewill donation. The public is invited. Proceeds go to send boys to Iowa Boys Senate. Salad & Chili Supper Potato Hug - Potato Hug iCal Potato Hug is today from 5 to 7:30 pm at the Fowler Community Building in Montrose. They will serve baked potatoes and toppings, maidrites and homemade desserts. Donations benefit Montrose Riverfront. Potato Hug Singles Dance 7:30 pm - 11:00 pm Singles Dance iCal There is a Singles Dance tonight at the Eagles Club in Fairfield from 7:30 to 11:30. Non-members and married couples are welcome as well. Cover charge is $5 per person. There will be door prizes as well. Music will be provided by Scott. Singles Dance	17 SEISO Winter Concert - SEISO Winter Concert iCal SEISO’s Winter Concert will be held today. The first will be at 3 pm at Burlington’s Capitol Theater and the second will be at 7:30 pm at the IWC Chapel Auditorium in Mt. Pleasant. Admission is by season ticket or at the door. $15 for adults, $10 for students, children 12 and under are free. Come 45 minutes before the performance for a prelude where Conductor McConnell will discuss the works. SEISO Winter Concert Polishville Dance - Polishville Dance iCal The Polishville Community Center of Brighton holds a dance tonight. Performing with be Goodman/Anders from 6 to 9 pm. Food will be available starting at 4:30 pm. Polishville Dance SE IA Bridal Expo - SE IA Bridal Expo iCal The 4th annual Southeast Iowa Bridal Expo runs from 11 am to 3 pm today in the Fairfield Arts and Convention Center. 25 wedding service providers will be there. Admission is free and open to the public. There will be a fashion show during the event and food samples. Brides will be registered to win numerous door prizes as well. SE IA Bridal Expo Little League Signup - Little League Signup iCal Fox River Little League Signup is from 1 to 2 pm at the Keosauqua Fire Department. Children ages 4 through 12 interested in playing softball or baseball are welcome. Little League Signup Alcoholics Anonymous 7:00 pm - Alcoholics Anonymous iCal Alcoholics Anonymous meets today in an open session at 7 pm at the basement of St. Michael’s Episcopal Church of Mt. Pleasant. Alcoholics Anonymous
18 Income tax preparation and electronic filing - Income tax preparation and electronic filing iCal Income tax preparation and electronic filing will be provided to low and moderate income taxpayers – especially those over 60 – at no cost every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at the Fellowship Cup, 203 N. Jefferson in Mt. Pleasant. The service is being provided by trained volunteers from the AARP Foundation Tax-Aide program. Please bring all of your tax forms with you to the consultation. For more information call 319-385-4983. Income tax preparation and electronic filing Henry County Health Center’s Diabetes Team - Henry County Health Center’s Diabetes Team iCal Today is the last day to register for Henry County Health Center’s Diabetes Team’s diabetes education series that will be held Tuesday, February 19 and Tuesday, February 26. The 2-day program is open to anyone who has type 1 or type 2 diabetes. Please call 319-385-6518 to register. Henry County Health Center’s Diabetes Team School Announcements - School Announcements iCal School Announcements – Mt. Pleasant: 90 minute late start (Middle School at 9:40, High School at 9:50 and Elementary at 9:55) – New London: No school – Danville: No school – Holy Trinity: No school – Mt. Pleasant Christian: No school – Central Lee: No School – Harmony: No school. School Announcements MP City Offices Closed - MP City Offices Closed iCal Mt. Pleasant City Offices are closed today due to Presidents Day. Garbage pickup will be one day later this week. MP City Offices Closed Bingo 6:30 pm - Veteran's Hall Mt. Pleasant, IA Veteran's Hall Bingo iCal Bingo every Monday night at 6:30 at the Mt. Pleasant Veteran's Hall. Bingo Alanon 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm First Presbyterian Church 902 South Walnut Mt Pleasant, IA 52641 First Presbyterian Church Alanon iCal Alanon	19 NAMI Meetings - NAMI Meetings iCal The National Alliance of Mental Health hosts a meeting tonight. The meetings will take place on the third Tuesday of the month 7 pm at United Methodist Church. Meetings are in the basement in Room 109. Meetings are open to the public. For more information, contact Angie Goodpasture at 986-2030. NAMI Meetings Mt. Pleasant Music Boosters need your help - Mt. Pleasant Music Boosters need your help iCal The Mt. Pleasant Music Boosters need your help. The annual dessert theater to be held in April will be based on the 1950’s TV show “20 Questions.” They need your input. Go to www.mpmusic.org and respond by asking a musical question or by entering your favorite artist or song. This year’s show will be created based on your responses. All responses will be kept confidential. Thanks for helping put together a great show. Mt. Pleasant Music Boosters need your help Income tax preparation and electronic filing - Income tax preparation and electronic filing iCal Income tax preparation and electronic filing will be provided to low and moderate income taxpayers – especially those over 60 – at no cost every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at the Fellowship Cup, 203 N. Jefferson in Mt. Pleasant. The service is being provided by trained volunteers from the AARP Foundation Tax-Aide program. Please bring all of your tax forms with you to the consultation. For more information call 319-385-4983. Income tax preparation and electronic filing School Announcements - School Announcements iCal School Announcements – Winfield Mt. Union: Parent-Teacher conferences 4:00p.m. to 8:00p.m. – Central Lee: Parent-Teacher conferences 4:00p.m. to 8:00p.m. School Announcements MP Garbage Delay - MP Garbage Delay iCal Due to the Presidents Day holiday, garbage pickup will be one day later this week. MP Garbage Delay MPHS After Prom Meeting - MPHS After Prom Meeting iCal MPCHS After-Prom Parent Meeting will be held at 6:30 pm in the HS Media Center. All senior parents and students are encouraged to attend and plan the activities. MPHS After Prom Meeting Kids Art Class - Kids Art Class iCal The West Point Library hosts a Kids Art Class from 4:30 to 6:30 pm. Kids can choose ceramic sports figurines and graphite shade drawing. Cost is $14. A snack will be provided. To register call 837-6315. Kids Art Class TOPS #212... 5:00 pm - Lincoln Street Baptist Church Lincoln Street Mt. Pleasant, IA 52641 Lincoln Street Baptist Church TOPS #212... iCal TOPS Iowa #212 meets every Tuesday night at the Lincoln Street Baptist Church in Mt. Pleasant. Weigh-in begins at 5:00 - meeting starts at 5:40pm. Anyone who would like more information on TOPS (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly) can call 319-986-5100 or 319-696-2073. New Members are always welcome! TOPS #212... Alcoholic Anonymous 7:00 pm - Alcoholic Anonymous iCal Alcoholic Anonymous has a closed meeting tonight at 7 pm at the basement of St. Michael’s Episcopal Church. Alcoholic Anonymous	20 Baby Lap Sit - Baby Lap Sit iCal Mt. Pleasant Public Library hosts Baby Lap Sit, a program for moms and babies from newborn to 17 months old. Parents and babies meet from 11:30 to 11:50 am inside the Children’s Programming Room. It’s a fun, 20 minute program that features flannel board stories, songs and fingerplays to promote literacy. The program is free, registration is not required. Baby Lap Sit Income tax preparation and electronic filing - Income tax preparation and electronic filing iCal Income tax preparation and electronic filing will be provided to low and moderate income taxpayers – especially those over 60 – at no cost every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at the Fellowship Cup, 203 N. Jefferson in Mt. Pleasant. The service is being provided by trained volunteers from the AARP Foundation Tax-Aide program. Please bring all of your tax forms with you to the consultation. For more information call 319-385-4983. Income tax preparation and electronic filing community blood drive - community blood drive iCal Iowa Wesleyan College Student Nurses Association is hosting a community blood drive today from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Student Union Social Hall, 601 N. Main St. To donate, contact Dr. Susan Erue at 319-385-6322. community blood drive School Announcements - School Announcements iCal School Announcements – Winfield Mt. Union: Early Dismissal at 1:47 – WACO: Early dismissal at 1:40 – Holy Trinity: HTC Science Night 3:30 to 7:00 – Mt. Pleasant Christian: Early out for teacher in-service at 1:00. School Announcements Fiesta in February - Fiesta in February iCal A Fiesta in February Children’s Carnival will be held from 5 to 7 pm at Cottrell Gym. Tickets are 25 cents for carnival games, prizes, bounce houses, face painting, a cookie walk an much more. All proceeds go towards the construction of a skate park. Fiesta in February MP Garbage Delay - MP Garbage Delay iCal Due to the Presidents Day holiday, garbage pickup will be one day later this week. MP Garbage Delay SOFT - SOFT iCal Supporting Our Families and Troops will be Wendy’s in Burlington from 5 to 7 pm. A portion of food sales will be donated and the group will be selling patriotic items. Proceeds go to support local troops. SOFT Immunization Clinics 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Health Department 407 West White Street Mt. Pleasant, IA 52641 Health Department Immunization Clinics iCal Henry County Public Health Immunization Clinic from 1 to 4 pm. Immunization Clinics WMU Early Dismissal 1:47 pm - WMU Early Dismissal iCal Winfield- Mt. Union Schools have a 1:47 early dismissal today. WMU Early Dismissal	21 Income tax preparation and electronic filing - Income tax preparation and electronic filing iCal Income tax preparation and electronic filing will be provided to low and moderate income taxpayers – especially those over 60 – at no cost every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at the Fellowship Cup, 203 N. Jefferson in Mt. Pleasant. The service is being provided by trained volunteers from the AARP Foundation Tax-Aide program. Please bring all of your tax forms with you to the consultation. For more information call 319-385-4983. Income tax preparation and electronic filing The Montana Reparatory Theater - The Montana Reparatory Theater iCal The Montana Reparatory Theater is presenting “Biloxi Blues” tonight at 7:30 in the Chapel Auditorium on the IWC campus. The program is free and open to the public. The Montana Reparatory Theater School Announcements - School Announcements iCal School Announcements – Central Lee: Parent-Teacher conferences 4:00 to 8:00p.m. School Announcements MP Garbage Delay - MP Garbage Delay iCal Due to the Presidents Day holiday, garbage pickup will be one day later this week. MP Garbage Delay Imminuzation Clinic 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Health Department 407 West White Street Mt. Pleasant, IA 52641 Health Department Imminuzation Clinic iCal Henry County Public Health hosts Immunization Clinics every Thursday from 1 to 4. The first Thursday of the month, the clinic runs until 6. Imminuzation Clinic Alcoholics Anonymous 5:00 pm - Alcoholics Anonymous iCal Alcoholics Anonymous has a closed meeting this evening at 5 pm at the St. Michael’s Episcopal Church basement. Alcoholics Anonymous Sundowners Book Club 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Sundowners Book Club iCal The Sundowners Book Club meets tonight from 6:30 to 8 pm at the Mt. Pleasant Public Library. Sundowners Book Club	22 Bowl-A-Thon - Bowl-A-Thon iCal ClubM, The Henry County Mentoring program, is sponsoring a Bowl-A-Thon Saturday, March 2 from 1:00p.m. to 4:00p.m. at the Iris City Bowling Alley. The entry fee is $100.00 per team of 4. Funds raised will help provide mentor training, activities, match support and events for kids and families. Bowl-A-Thon Income tax preparation and electronic filing - Income tax preparation and electronic filing iCal Income tax preparation and electronic filing will be provided to low and moderate income taxpayers – especially those over 60 – at no cost every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at the Fellowship Cup, 203 N. Jefferson in Mt. Pleasant. The service is being provided by trained volunteers from the AARP Foundation Tax-Aide program. Please bring all of your tax forms with you to the consultation. For more information call 319-385-4983. Income tax preparation and electronic filing Evergreens Issues and Advice - Evergreens Issues and Advice iCal Evergreens Issues and Advice will be held in the Pilot Grove Savings Bank Community Room in Donnellson from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Thursday February 28. This program is designed to provide information on what is happening to our trees and offer on where tree owners can go from here. You must RSVP by the end of business today by calling the Lee County Extension Office at 319-835-5116. A $5.00 program fee will be taken at the door the night of the event. Evergreens Issues and Advice Park and Rec. Department Youth Soccer Camp - Park and Rec. Department Youth Soccer Camp iCal Registration ends today for the Park and Rec. Department Youth Soccer Camp that will be held next week, Feb. 25-28 at Cottrell Gym. This camp is for 1st through 6th graders and will run from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. each night. The camp will be instructed by Ed Chabal and Neil Schmitz. Cost is $20.00 for residents and $25.00 for non-residents. Please wear regular tennis shoes on the gym floor. Park and Rec. Department Youth Soccer Camp “Lunch and Learn” - “Lunch and Learn” iCal The Henry County Health Center Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Department support group will hold a “Lunch and Learn” today at noon in classroom A-2 at the Henry County Health Center. Please enter through the North Rehabilitation entrance at HCHC. “Health and your Lungs” will be presented by Peggy Rust. Lunch will be provided. Anyone with concerns about heart or lung disease is welcome to attend. For more information contact Andrea or Linda at 319-385-6504. “Lunch and Learn” School Announcements - School Announcements iCal School Announcements – Winfield Mt. Union: No school – Central Lee: No school. School Announcements Senior Coffee & Tea - Senior Coffee & Tea iCal The Mt. Pleasant Public Library hosts Senior Coffee and Tea at 10 am. All seniors are welcome to enjoy coffee and company. The event is free of charge. Senior Coffee & Tea MP Garbage Delay - MP Garbage Delay iCal Due to the Presidents Day holiday, garbage pickup will be one day later this week. MP Garbage Delay Jazz Night - Jazz Night iCal Burlington Notre Dame Jazz Night starts at 7 pm in the Elementary Gym. Table seat reservations are available by calling 754-8431. Bleachers seating is available for $5. Jazz Night Beauty and the Beast - Beauty and the Beast iCal West Burlington High School presents the Disney musical “Beauty and the Beast” Friday at 7 pm and Sunday at 2 pm. Admission is $7. Beauty and the Beast	23 Chamber Governmental Forums - Chamber Governmental Forums iCal The Mt. Pleasant Area Chamber Alliance Government Affairs Committee is once again affording Henry County residents the opportunity to share their views with state lawmakers at a series of public forums during the Iowa legislative session. The monthly forums will be held from 8:30 to 10:00a.m. beginning this morning and continuing on the fourth Saturday of February, March and April. The forums will take place in the International Room of Chadwick Library at Iowa Wesleyan College. Chamber Governmental Forums 3rd annual rabbit workshop - 3rd annual rabbit workshop iCal The Henry County 4-H Rabbit Committee will be holding the 3rd annual rabbit workshop today with registration starting at 8:30 a.m. and speakers starting at 9:00. The workshop is open to everyone and you do not need to be a member of 4-H to attend. Come and enjoy the day filled with information, fun, rabbit breeders and door prizes. The workshop will be held at the Menke-Hoyer Auction Complex in New London. 3rd annual rabbit workshop “Angels and Cowboys” - “Angels and Cowboys” iCal “Angels and Cowboys” the American Cancer Society’s Daddy Daughter Dance is being held tonight from 6:00 to 9:00 at the E3 Center in Mt. Pleasant. They will also be having crafts, balloon artists, games and bingo. The cost is $15.00 per person with a maximum of $45.00 per family. Tickets can be purchased at Brown’s Shoe Fit, Peebles or Mt. Pleasant Tire. Valet parking will be available, photos will be taken by Broeker Photography and will be available for purchase and there will be a raffle for many great prizes. All proceeds will benefit the American Cancer Society. “Angels and Cowboys” The Montrose Riverfront Consignment Auction - The Montrose Riverfront Consignment Auction iCal The Montrose Riverfront Consignment Auction is today starting at 11:00 a.m. at Riverfront Landing. Food will be served. The Montrose Riverfront Consignment Auction free assistance with forms required for federal financial aid - free assistance with forms required for federal financial aid iCal Iowa students and families can get free assistance with forms required for federal financial aid during Iowa College Goal Sunday at Southeastern Community College’s Keokuk campus today from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Volunteers will help students and their families fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as part of a national program that helps students qualify for federal financial aid. free assistance with forms required for federal financial aid MPACA Legislative Forum - MPACA Legislative Forum iCal The MPACA Legislative Forum is being held this morning from 8:30 to 10:00 in the International Room at the Chadwick Library on the IWC campus. MPACA Legislative Forum The Hunts - The Hunts iCal The Hunts perform at the Fairfield Sondheim Center at 7:30 pm. You can hear indie-folk, step dancing and bluegrass fiddling by this band of seven siblings. Tickets are $27 for Zone 1 and $23 for Zone 2 and are available at FairfieldACC.com or by calling 641-472-2787. The Hunts Show Choir Invitational - Show Choir Invitational iCal The Central Lee Music Department and Music Boosters host “Central Connections” Show Choir Invitational today. The doors open at 10 and the first performance is at 1:25 pm. The evening show begins at 7:30 pm. Admission is $10 with children under 5 free. All proceeds go towards the Central Lee Music Programs. Show Choir Invitational Chili Cook-Off - Chili Cook-Off iCal The 9th annual Chili Cook-Off will be from 5 to 8 pm at the Salem Century Bar. To enter and judge a chili is $6, to judge is $5. To compete, chili must be in by 4 pm. There will be prizes for best hot and mild. Monies raised goes to Salem Old Settlers activities. Chili Cook-Off LEGO Club - LEGO Club iCal The LEGO Club meets at the Winfield Public Library from 10:30 am to noon. All children are welcome. LEGO Club Music Under the Watertower - Music Under the Watertower iCal William Elliott Whitmore plays for Music Under the Watertower at 8 pm this evening at the Donnellson American Legion. Admission is by donation. Music Under the Watertower	24 Farmington Bingo - Farmington Bingo iCal Farmington Center Community Bingo will be held at 1 pm today. For more information, call 520-5226. Farmington Bingo Stir It Up Around the World - Stir It Up Around the World iCal Stir It Up Around the World will be held at the Mt. Pleasant High School Commons. Participating will be the Culinary Arts Department and there will also be art displays, music and a meal. Appetizers will be served at 4 with dinner at 4:30 pm. Tickets are available at the High School or at Brown’s Shoe Fit. Adults are $15, children under 12 are $7.50. All proceeds go to the Culinary Arts program. Stir It Up Around the World Journey Beyond Quartet Concert - Journey Beyond Quartet Concert iCal A Journey Beyond Quartet Concert starts at 6 pm at the First Baptist Church of Yarmouth. Food and fellowship will follow the performance. Everyone is welcome. Journey Beyond Quartet Concert Beauty and the Beast - Beauty and the Beast iCal West Burlington High School presents the Disney musical “Beauty and the Beast” Friday at 7 pm and Sunday at 2 pm. Admission is $7. Beauty and the Beast Alcoholics Anonymous 7:00 pm - Alcoholics Anonymous iCal Alcoholics Anonymous meets today in an open session at 7 pm at the basement of St. Michael’s Episcopal Church of Mt. Pleasant. Alcoholics Anonymous
25 community blood drive - community blood drive iCal The Salem Community is hosting a community blood drive this afternoon from 3:00 to 6:30 at the Salem Community Center, 201 S. Main. To donate, contact Joyce Laswell at 319-258-2161. community blood drive School Announcements - School Announcements iCal School Announcements – Mt. Pleasant: All Bands Night at the High School at 7:00p.m. School Announcements Weather Spotting Class - Weather Spotting Class iCal A Weather Spotting Class will be held at 6 pm in the new Court Room in Keosauqua. It is sponsored by the Van Buren County Emergency Management Commission. Weather Spotting Class Bingo 6:30 pm - Veteran's Hall Mt. Pleasant, IA Veteran's Hall Bingo iCal Bingo every Monday night at 6:30 at the Mt. Pleasant Veteran's Hall. Bingo Alanon 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm First Presbyterian Church 902 South Walnut Mt Pleasant, IA 52641 First Presbyterian Church Alanon iCal Alanon	26 Mt. Pleasant Music Boosters need your help - Mt. Pleasant Music Boosters need your help iCal The Mt. Pleasant Music Boosters need your help. The annual dessert theater to be held in April will be based on the 1950’s TV show “20 Questions.” They need your input. Go to www.mpmusic.org and respond by asking a musical question or by entering your favorite artist or song. This year’s show will be created based on your responses. All responses will be kept confidential. Thanks for helping put together a great show. Mt. Pleasant Music Boosters need your help School Announcements - School Announcements iCal School Announcements – WACO: Parent-Teacher conferences – Central Lee: Science Fair School Announcements Dover Meeting - Dover Meeting iCal The Dover Historical Society meets at the Dover Museum at 1:30 pm today. Dover Meeting MP Library Book Club 1:30 pm - Mt. Pleasant Public Library 307 East Monroe Mt. Pleasant, IA 52641 Mt. Pleasant Public Library MP Library Book Club iCal Mt. Pleasant Public Library’s Fourth Tuesday Book Club meets today and every fourth Tuesday of the month at 1:30 pm in the Large Study Room. MP Library Book Club TOPS #212... 5:00 pm - Lincoln Street Baptist Church Lincoln Street Mt. Pleasant, IA 52641 Lincoln Street Baptist Church TOPS #212... iCal TOPS Iowa #212 meets every Tuesday night at the Lincoln Street Baptist Church in Mt. Pleasant. Weigh-in begins at 5:00 - meeting starts at 5:40pm. Anyone who would like more information on TOPS (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly) can call 319-986-5100 or 319-696-2073. New Members are always welcome! TOPS #212... Alcoholic Anonymous 7:00 pm - Alcoholic Anonymous iCal Alcoholic Anonymous has a closed meeting tonight at 7 pm at the basement of St. Michael’s Episcopal Church. Alcoholic Anonymous	27 School Announcements - School Announcements iCal School Announcements – Winfield Mt. Union: Early dismissal at 1:47 – Holy Trinity: Early dismissal and Kindergarten Round-UP. School Announcements Pizza Ranch Fundraiser - Pizza Ranch Fundraiser iCal Salem Friends Church is having a Pizza Ranch fundraiser from 5 to 8 pm. They will be clearing tables for tips and will also get a percentage of the sales from the evening. Money raised will go towards a mission trip to Kentucky. Pizza Ranch Fundraiser Lasagna Supper - Lasagna Supper iCal The Bonaparte United Church hosts a Free Lasagna Supper from 5 to 6:30 pm at the Church. They are serving the meal to say thank you for your support. Lasagna Supper MP Tourney Ticket Sales - MP Tourney Ticket Sales iCal Tickets for Mt. Pleasant’s first round game at the Boys State Basketball Tournament will be on sale in the Activities Office at the MPCHS. Cost is $8. By purchasing your ticket here, the Activities Department gets 25 cents for each ticket and that helps defray costs for lodging and meals for the team. Tickets are available the following days: 02/27 3 to 4 pm 02/28 7:30 am to 4 pm 03/01 7:30 to 3:30 pm 03/02 9:30 am to 11 am at Shottenkirk Automotive 03/04 7:30 am to 4 pm 03/05 7:30 am to noon. MP Tourney Ticket Sales Immunization Clinics 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Health Department 407 West White Street Mt. Pleasant, IA 52641 Health Department Immunization Clinics iCal Henry County Public Health Immunization Clinic from 1 to 4 pm. Immunization Clinics WMU Early Dismissal 1:47 pm - WMU Early Dismissal iCal Winfield- Mt. Union Schools have a 1:47 early dismissal today. WMU Early Dismissal	28 community blood drive - community blood drive iCal The Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center is holding a community blood drive today from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the E3 Center, 1400 E. Washington St. To make an appointment to donate call 800-747-5401. community blood drive community blood drive - community blood drive iCal The Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center is holding a community blood drive today from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the E3 Center, 1400 E. Washington St. To make an appointment to donate call 800-747-5401. community blood drive School Announcements - School Announcements iCal School Announcements – New London: Second Annual Science Showcase of Knowledge at Clark Elementary – WACO: Parent-Teacher conferences – Mediapolis: Early dismissal at 1:00 and parent-teacher conferences. School Announcements MetroGroup Blood Drive - MetroGroup Blood Drive iCal Alaniz/MetroGroup hosts a Community Blood Drive from 7:30 am to noon and 1 to 5:30 pm. The donor bus will be parked at 1608 East Washington Street in Mt. Pleasant. To donate, contact Mike Owens at 385-7259. Walk-ins are welcome. MetroGroup Blood Drive Disney’s Aladdin Junior - Disney’s Aladdin Junior iCal Mt. Pleasant Community Theater presents Disney’s Aladdin Junior at the Heatilator Center. Showtimes are Thursday and Friday at 7:30 pm and Sunday at 2 pm. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children 12 and under. They are available at Brown’s Shoe Fit or at the door. Disney’s Aladdin Junior Spring Tour Home Concert - Spring Tour Home Concert iCal The IWC Concert Choir will present its 2013 Spring Tour Home Concert at 11 am in the Chapel Auditorium. The concert follows the annual tour and features a variety of choral music selections. The IWC Broad Street Connection, a vocal jazz ensemble, will also perform and Dr. Joel Brown will perform a piano solo. Admission is free. Spring Tour Home Concert MP Tourney Ticket Sales - MP Tourney Ticket Sales iCal Tickets for Mt. Pleasant’s first round game at the Boys State Basketball Tournament will be on sale in the Activities Office at the MPCHS. Cost is $8. By purchasing your ticket here, the Activities Department gets 25 cents for each ticket and that helps defray costs for lodging and meals for the team. Tickets are available the following days: 02/27 3 to 4 pm 02/28 7:30 am to 4 pm 03/01 7:30 to 3:30 pm 03/02 9:30 am to 11 am at Shottenkirk Automotive 03/04 7:30 am to 4 pm 03/05 7:30 am to noon. MP Tourney Ticket Sales Imminuzation Clinic 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Health Department 407 West White Street Mt. Pleasant, IA 52641 Health Department Imminuzation Clinic iCal Henry County Public Health hosts Immunization Clinics every Thursday from 1 to 4. The first Thursday of the month, the clinic runs until 6. Imminuzation Clinic Alcoholics Anonymous 5:00 pm - Alcoholics Anonymous iCal Alcoholics Anonymous has a closed meeting this evening at 5 pm at the St. Michael’s Episcopal Church basement. Alcoholics Anonymous

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				1 blood drive - blood drive iCal The Mississippi Valley Blood Center is holding a blood drive today from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the E3 Center, 1400 E. Washington St., Mt. Pleasant. blood drive Musical Motion - Musical Motion iCal The Mt. Pleasant Park and Rec. Department is sponsoring the winter session of Musical Motion for 5 weeks starting Wednesday Feb. 6 and every Wednesday through March 6. Children ages 3 – 5 will play games, dance, exercise and more all with music. Sarah Zilhman is the instructor. Registration must be completed by February 4. The class is limited to 10 children and will be held at the Civic Center Meeting Room. Cost for the class is $20 for residents and $25 for non residents. To register, call the Park and Rec. Department at 319-385-1475. Musical Motion fish fry - fish fry iCal The Houghton Knights of Columbus are having a fish fry tonight from 5:00 to 8:00 at the KC Hall. Carry-Outs are welcome. Call 319-469-2641 to place your order. fish fry Catholic Schools Week - Catholic Schools Week iCal Holy Trinity Catholic School is celebrating Catholic Schools Week and today is Kid’s Day and Dress Down Day. They will be having a C.A.T.C.H activity (Sock Hop) and a treat. Catholic Schools Week Bowl-A-Thon - Bowl-A-Thon iCal ClubM, The Henry County Mentoring program, is sponsoring a Bowl-A-Thon Saturday, March 2 from 1:00p.m. to 4:00p.m. at the Iris City Bowling Alley. The entry fee is $100.00 per team of 4. Funds raised will help provide mentor training, activities, match support and events for kids and families. Bowl-A-Thon Income tax preparation and electronic filing - Income tax preparation and electronic filing iCal Income tax preparation and electronic filing will be provided to low and moderate income taxpayers – especially those over 60 – at no cost every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at the Fellowship Cup, 203 N. Jefferson in Mt. Pleasant. The service is being provided by trained volunteers from the AARP Foundation Tax-Aide program. Please bring all of your tax forms with you to the consultation. For more information call 319-385-4983. Income tax preparation and electronic filing American Cancer Society Daffodil Days - American Cancer Society Daffodil Days iCal Spring is on the way and so is the American Cancer Society Daffodil Days! Orders are now being taken by contacting Daffodil Days coordinator Cindy Shumaker at 319-931-1882. Make a minimum $10.00 donation to the American Cancer Society to receive a bunch of approximately 10 daffodils. For a $25.00 donation to the Gift of Hope program, you help the American Cancer Society anonymously deliver beautiful bouquets – arranged in vases – to area cancer patients. This year also features Ray O’ Hope, a special Boyds Bear designed exclusively for Daffodil Days “Bear and a Bunch” that can be ordered for a donation of $25.00. American Cancer Society Daffodil Days community blood drive - community blood drive iCal Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center is holding a community blood drive today from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the E3 center, 1400 E. Washington St. To schedule an appointment, call 800-747-5401. community blood drive Limelight Lounge - Limelight Lounge iCal The Fairfield Arts and Convention Center Limelight Lounge presents American Idol contestant Michael Powers tonight at 7:00. Doors open at 6:30 and a full bar is available. Limelight Lounge Limelight Lounge - Limelight Lounge iCal The Fairfield Arts and Convention Center Limelight Lounge presents American Idol contestant Michael Powers tonight at 7:00. Doors open at 6:30 and a full bar is available. Limelight Lounge Black dogs need love too - Black dogs need love too iCal Black dogs need love too. Black dogs face a tough road in shelters. They are typically the last adopted, and often the first euthanized. To help bring attention to this issue and help black dogs find their forever home, the Burlington Animal Shelter is having a “Black Friday Sale” today. The adoption fee on any black dog will be waived (the $40.00 spay/neuter voucher fee still applies if necessary). Your new best friend is waiting for you. For more information contact the Burlington Animal Shelter at 319-753-8389. Black dogs need love too Specifically for Seniors - Specifically for Seniors iCal The Burlington Public Library is hosting Specifically for Seniors, “Saints, Soldiers and Spies: Women and War,” with Pippa White this morning at 10:00. Admission is free. Specifically for Seniors Fairfield Art Walk - Fairfield Art Walk iCal Fairfield Art Walk will feature three art forms, film, photography and poetry, expressing love at various venues and a Valentine creation station for all ages from 6:00 to 8:00 this evening at the Church of the Holy Spirit, 51 N. Court in Fairfield. Cost is $1.00. Fairfield Art Walk Senior Coffee & Tea - Senior Coffee & Tea iCal The Mt. Pleasant Public Library hosts Senior Coffee and Tea at 10 am. All seniors are welcome to enjoy coffee and company. The event is free of charge. Senior Coffee & Tea	2 Laugh Away Diabetes comedy event - Laugh Away Diabetes comedy event iCal There will be a Laugh Away Diabetes comedy event tonight at Sammy’s Bar in St. Paul, Ia. Comedian Tim Sullivan will perform 2 shows at 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $20.00 each and are available at Sammy’s Bar in St. Paul and at Phil’s Pub in West Point or you can call 319-470-2840.Seating is limited so get your tickets early. There will be food, comedy, raffles and music. Dungeon Jeep will be playing after the 2nd show at approximately 10:00 p.m. All proceeds go the American Diabetes Association. Laugh Away Diabetes comedy event Kids can learn to ice fish - Kids can learn to ice fish iCal Kids can learn to ice fish at an ice fishing clinic sponsored by Des Moines County Conservation this morning from 9:30 to noon at Big Hollow Recreation Area in Sperry. The clinic will meet at area E of Big Hollow. Each child participant will be given an ice fishing pole to fish with during the clinic and will get to take it home with them afterwards. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. There is a $5.00 fee and preregistration is required. There is a limit of 25 participants. Call 319-753-5808 to register. Kids can learn to ice fish community blood drive - community blood drive iCal Rashid Pharmacy is hosting a community blood drive this morning from 9:00 to 11:00 at 2404 Avenue L in Fort Madison. community blood drive Super Bowl party sandwiches - Super Bowl party sandwiches iCal Get your Super Bowl party sandwiches at the Bonaparte Opera House today prepared just for you by the “Friends of the Library.” You can have your choice of ham, turkey of roast beef with lettuce and tomatoes on a homemade sub bun for only $3.50 each. Order by calling 319-592-3677, 319-931-9836 or 319-931-9837. Sandwiches will be ready for pickup at 1:30 p.m. Super Bowl party sandwiches the best Beatles band on the planet - the best Beatles band on the planet iCal American English, billed by Newsweek and “the best Beatles band on the planet,” will perform songs covering the entire Beatles career, from 1963 to 1970, beginning at 7:30 this evening at the Capitol Theater in Burlington. Tickets for the event are $28.00 for adults and $24.00 for seniors and students. They are available on line at www.burlingtoncapitoltheater.org or by phone at 319-237-1099 during ticket office hours: 2:00 to 5:00p.m. today. A limited number of tickets will be available at the door two hours before show time. the best Beatles band on the planet In Motion Show Choir Invitational - In Motion Show Choir Invitational iCal The Mt. Pleasant Community School district is hosting the In Motion Show Choir Invitational today at the high school. In Motion Show Choir Invitational Health Fair - Health Fair iCal The Mediapolis Library is hosting a Health Fair this morning from 9:00 to 11:00. Health Fair chili and soup supper - chili and soup supper iCal Henry County Animal Rescue is sponsoring their annual chili and soup supper tonight from 5:00 to 8:00 at Manning Hall, 605 S. Jackson St. A $5.00 donation gets you soup or chili, a dinner roll, a drink and dessert. They are serving a large variety of chili’s and soups and there will be a silent auction, a live pie auction and classic country music by Danny Dee and Donna Lynn. chili and soup supper Adam Trent, the next generation of illusion - Adam Trent, the next generation of illusion iCal Adam Trent, the next generation of illusion, performs tonight at the Sondheim Center in Fairfield at 7:30. Tickets can be purchased by calling the Fairfield Arts and Convention Center at 641-472-2000 or on line at www.fairfieldacc.com. Adam Trent, the next generation of illusion Adam Trent, the next generation of illusion - Adam Trent, the next generation of illusion iCal Adam Trent, the next generation of illusion, performs tonight at the Sondheim Center in Fairfield at 7:30. Tickets can be purchased by calling the Fairfield Arts and Convention Center at 641-472-2000 or on line at www.fairfieldacc.com. Adam Trent, the next generation of illusion breakfast buffet - breakfast buffet iCal The Ainsworth Opera House is having a breakfast buffet this morning from 7:00 to 9:00 to raise funds for the opera house. Cost is $7.00 and kids 10 and under eat free with an adult. breakfast buffet soup supper fundraiser - soup supper fundraiser iCal Burlington Boy Scout Troop 3 is having a soup supper fundraiser tonight from 5:30 to 7:00 in St. John’s cafeteria at 700 S. Division St. They will be serving chili, chicken noodle soup, drinks and desserts. Cost is a donation. soup supper fundraiser Breakfast on Main Street - Breakfast on Main Street iCal Breakfast on Main Street is being served by the post prom committee this morning from 7:00 to 9:00 in the Whitely Opera House in Bonaparte. Breakfast on Main Street potato bar supper - potato bar supper iCal The Oakville United Methodist Men are hosting a potato bar supper tonight at 5:00 at the Oakville United Methodist Church. Cost is a free will offering. potato bar supper A Wild Game Feed - A Wild Game Feed iCal A Wild Game Feed by Ike’s and Tri-River Conservation is tonight from 6:00 to 10:00 at Ike’s Clubhouse, County Road X-61, Wapello. Cost is a free will donation. A Wild Game Feed	3 John Carlson “Abstract Thinking” reception - John Carlson “Abstract Thinking” reception iCal The John Carlson “Abstract Thinking” reception and gallery talk is this afternoon at 2:00 at the Art Center, 301 Jefferson Street in Burlington. Carlson’s exhibit is through 3rd. Gallery hours are from 1:00 to 4:00p.m. John Carlson “Abstract Thinking” reception all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet - all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet iCal Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Warsaw, Ill. is hosting their all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet from 7:00a.m. to 1:00p.m. in the parish hall. Advance tickets can be purchased by calling 309-337-9075 and will be available at the door. all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet Super Bowl - Super Bowl iCal Main Street Cinemas will show the Super Bowl game for free on the screen. Doors open at 4:30 pm with kickoff at 6:30 pm. The game is free and food will be available at the concession stand. Super Bowl Super Bowl - Super Bowl iCal Main Street Cinemas will show the Super Bowl game for free on the screen. Doors open at 4:30 pm with kickoff at 6:30 pm. The game is free and food will be available at the concession stand. Super Bowl Alcoholics Anonymous 7:00 pm - Alcoholics Anonymous iCal Alcoholics Anonymous meets today in an open session at 7 pm at the basement of St. Michael’s Episcopal Church of Mt. Pleasant. Alcoholics Anonymous
4 community blood drive - community blood drive iCal Faith Lutheran Church of Mt. Pleasant is hosting a community blood drive in their Fellowship Hall at 910 Mapleleaf Drive. The drive runs from 3:00 p.m. to 6:30p.m. community blood drive School Announcements - School Announcements iCal School Announcements: Mt. Pleasant – 90 minute late start - Middle School 9:40, High School 9:50, Elementary 9:55; Winfield-Mt. Union – No school for professional development. School Announcements Income tax preparation and electronic filing - Income tax preparation and electronic filing iCal Income tax preparation and electronic filing will be provided to low and moderate income taxpayers – especially those over 60 – at no cost every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at the Fellowship Cup, 203 N. Jefferson in Mt. Pleasant. The service is being provided by trained volunteers from the AARP Foundation Tax-Aide program. Please bring all of your tax forms with you to the consultation. For more information call 319-385-4983. Income tax preparation and electronic filing Mt. Pleasant Community Theater announces open auditions - Mt. Pleasant Community Theater announces open auditions iCal Mt. Pleasant Community Theater announces open auditions for The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde. Auditions will be tonight and tomorrow night 6:30 to 8:00 in room 102 of the Old Main Building on the Iowa Wesleyan College campus. 5 men and 5 women ages 20 – 60 are needed. No need to prepare a scene or to have read the script. If you have questions, call Dave Brown at 319-986-2112. Mt. Pleasant Community Theater announces open auditions Bingo 6:30 pm - Veteran's Hall Mt. Pleasant, IA Veteran's Hall Bingo iCal Bingo every Monday night at 6:30 at the Mt. Pleasant Veteran's Hall. Bingo Alanon 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm First Presbyterian Church 902 South Walnut Mt Pleasant, IA 52641 First Presbyterian Church Alanon iCal Alanon	5 Mt. Pleasant Music Boosters need your help - Mt. Pleasant Music Boosters need your help iCal The Mt. Pleasant Music Boosters need your help. The annual dessert theater to be held in April will be based on the 1950’s TV show “20 Questions.” They need your input. Go to www.mpmusic.org and respond by asking a musical question or by entering your favorite artist or song. This year’s show will be created based on your responses. All responses will be kept confidential. Thanks for helping put together a great show. Mt. Pleasant Music Boosters need your help community blood drive - community blood drive iCal Faith Christian Outreach Church will host a community blood drive this afternoon from 2:30 to 6:30 at the E3 Center in the gym, 1400 E. Washington Street, Mt. Pleasant. To donate, please contact Marcia Ernst at 319-986-5377 or visit www.bloodcenterimpact.org. community blood drive Kindergarten parents meeting - Kindergarten parents meeting iCal Holy Trinity Catholic School is having a Kindergarten parents meeting tonight at 6:00 in Mrs. Krogmeier’s room. Kindergarten parents meeting Income tax preparation and electronic filing - Income tax preparation and electronic filing iCal Income tax preparation and electronic filing will be provided to low and moderate income taxpayers – especially those over 60 – at no cost every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at the Fellowship Cup, 203 N. Jefferson in Mt. Pleasant. The service is being provided by trained volunteers from the AARP Foundation Tax-Aide program. Please bring all of your tax forms with you to the consultation. For more information call 319-385-4983. Income tax preparation and electronic filing Israeli cellist Amit Peled - Israeli cellist Amit Peled iCal Israeli cellist Amit Peled performs tonight at the Sondheim Center for the Performing Arts at 7:30. Admission is by Fairfield Concert Association Membership. For information on membership call 641-472-4347. Israeli cellist Amit Peled VFW meeting for Winfield veterans - VFW meeting for Winfield veterans iCal The VFW meeting for Winfield veterans is tonight at 7:00 at the Winfield Vets building. VFW meeting for Winfield veterans TOPS #212... 5:00 pm - Lincoln Street Baptist Church Lincoln Street Mt. Pleasant, IA 52641 Lincoln Street Baptist Church TOPS #212... iCal TOPS Iowa #212 meets every Tuesday night at the Lincoln Street Baptist Church in Mt. Pleasant. Weigh-in begins at 5:00 - meeting starts at 5:40pm. Anyone who would like more information on TOPS (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly) can call 319-986-5100 or 319-696-2073. New Members are always welcome! TOPS #212... Alcoholic Anonymous 7:00 pm - Alcoholic Anonymous iCal Alcoholic Anonymous has a closed meeting tonight at 7 pm at the basement of St. Michael’s Episcopal Church. Alcoholic Anonymous	6 Baby Lap Sit - Baby Lap Sit iCal Mt. Pleasant Public Library hosts Baby Lap Sit, a program for moms and babies from newborn to 17 months old. Parents and babies meet from 11:30 to 11:50 am inside the Children’s Programming Room. It’s a fun, 20 minute program that features flannel board stories, songs and fingerplays to promote literacy. The program is free, registration is not required. Baby Lap Sit blood drive - blood drive iCal Danville Community Lions are hosting a blood drive from 1:30 to 6:30 this afternoon at the Bob Dodds Insurance Meeting Room, 108 N. Main Street, Danville. To donate, please contact LeRoy Lippert at 319-392-4491 or visit www.bloodcenterimpact.org. blood drive blood drive - blood drive iCal The New London Lions are hosting a community blood drive this afternoon from 1:00 to 6:00 at the New London Community Hall, 106 N. Division Street, New London. To donate, please contact Mickey Dingman at 319-367-2201 or visit www.bloodcenterimpact.org. blood drive Income tax preparation and electronic filing - Income tax preparation and electronic filing iCal Income tax preparation and electronic filing will be provided to low and moderate income taxpayers – especially those over 60 – at no cost every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at the Fellowship Cup, 203 N. Jefferson in Mt. Pleasant. The service is being provided by trained volunteers from the AARP Foundation Tax-Aide program. Please bring all of your tax forms with you to the consultation. For more information call 319-385-4983. Income tax preparation and electronic filing reception for artist B.J. Grimmer - reception for artist B.J. Grimmer iCal Iowa Wesleyan College is hosting an opening reception for artist B.J. Grimmer of Mt. Pleasant tonight from 5:00 to 7:00 in the IWC Art Gallery, located in the P.E.O. Memorial Building on N. Main St. The public is invited. reception for artist B.J. Grimmer National Career Readiness Certificate - National Career Readiness Certificate iCal The Iowa Workforce Development, Keokuk Area Chamber of Commerce, Keokuk Economic Development Corporation and Southeastern Community College have teamed up to provide an opportunity for individuals to receive a National Career Readiness Certificate today. A mini-job fair will also be held from 11:00a.m. to 1:30p.m. at Southeastern Community College’s Keokuk campus. To receive certification, there will be two, three-hour assessment sessions offered in the morning and afternoon. The first will take place from 8:30 to 11:30a.m. and the second from 1:00 to 4:30p.m. Participants must register for these sessions in advance by calling the Keokuk Area Chamber of Commerce at 319-524-5055 or by e-mail at director@keokukchamber.com. National Career Readiness Certificate School Announcements - School Announcements iCal School Announcements – Winfield Mt. Union : Early dismissal at 1:47, Senior Parents After Prom meeting at 7:00 – Waco : Early Dismissal at 1:40 – Mediapolis : Early dismissal at 1:00 – Holy Trinity : Junior parents post prom meeting at 7:00 p.m. in the Junior/Senior High cafeteria School Announcements Immunization Clinics 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Health Department 407 West White Street Mt. Pleasant, IA 52641 Health Department Immunization Clinics iCal Henry County Public Health Immunization Clinic from 1 to 4 pm. Immunization Clinics WMU Early Dismissal 1:47 pm - WMU Early Dismissal iCal Winfield- Mt. Union Schools have a 1:47 early dismissal today. WMU Early Dismissal	7 Income tax preparation and electronic filing - Income tax preparation and electronic filing iCal Income tax preparation and electronic filing will be provided to low and moderate income taxpayers – especially those over 60 – at no cost every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at the Fellowship Cup, 203 N. Jefferson in Mt. Pleasant. The service is being provided by trained volunteers from the AARP Foundation Tax-Aide program. Please bring all of your tax forms with you to the consultation. For more information call 319-385-4983. Income tax preparation and electronic filing Hypnotist Chris Jones performs tonight - Hypnotist Chris Jones performs tonight iCal Hypnotist Chris Jones performs tonight at 8:00 in the Chapel Auditorium on the Iowa Wesleyan College campus. Hypnotist Chris Jones performs tonight Onesimus Director Presentation - Onesimus Director Presentation iCal The Ethiopian director of the Onesimus Children Development program, Nega Meaza, will be at Iowa Wesleyan College on Thursday, February 7, at 11 a.m. to share stories and engage in conversation with the campus and community about his organization and work. This is open to the public. Onesimus Director Presentation Imminuzation Clinic 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Health Department 407 West White Street Mt. Pleasant, IA 52641 Health Department Imminuzation Clinic iCal Henry County Public Health hosts Immunization Clinics every Thursday from 1 to 4. The first Thursday of the month, the clinic runs until 6. Imminuzation Clinic Alcoholics Anonymous 5:00 pm - Alcoholics Anonymous iCal Alcoholics Anonymous has a closed meeting this evening at 5 pm at the St. Michael’s Episcopal Church basement. Alcoholics Anonymous	8 “Sweet Treats and a Show” - “Sweet Treats and a Show” iCal The Mt. Pleasant Community Theater presents “Sweet Treats and a Show” in the courtesy room at the Mt. Pleasant Comfort Inn and Suites. Sweet treats and beverages will be served at 7:00 p.m. and the one-act play “Love Letters” will be presented at 7:30. Tickets are available at Brown’s Shoe Fit in Mt. Pleasant for $15.00 each. “Sweet Treats and a Show” community blood drive - community blood drive iCal Walmart is hosting a community blood drive this afternoon from 2:00 to 5:30. Donors will register and give blood inside the Blood Center’s Mobile Donor Bus, which will be parked at 1045 Grand Avenue, Mt. Pleasant. To donate, please contact Angie Davis at 319-385-4600 or visit www.bloodcenterimpact.org. community blood drive Curtis and Loretta will be performing - Curtis and Loretta will be performing iCal Curtis and Loretta will be performing at the Leopold Loft at Starr’s Cave Nature Center tonight. Doors open at 7:00 and the concert begins at 7:30. Admission is $10 and $2 for students. Refreshments will be served. Curtis and Loretta will be performing Bowl-A-Thon - Bowl-A-Thon iCal ClubM, The Henry County Mentoring program, is sponsoring a Bowl-A-Thon Saturday, March 2 from 1:00p.m. to 4:00p.m. at the Iris City Bowling Alley. The entry fee is $100.00 per team of 4. Funds raised will help provide mentor training, activities, match support and events for kids and families. Bowl-A-Thon Income tax preparation and electronic filing - Income tax preparation and electronic filing iCal Income tax preparation and electronic filing will be provided to low and moderate income taxpayers – especially those over 60 – at no cost every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at the Fellowship Cup, 203 N. Jefferson in Mt. Pleasant. The service is being provided by trained volunteers from the AARP Foundation Tax-Aide program. Please bring all of your tax forms with you to the consultation. For more information call 319-385-4983. Income tax preparation and electronic filing School Announcements - School Announcements iCal School Announcements – Mt. Pleasant: Van Allen/Salem night at the boy’s basketball game. School Announcements Senior Coffee & Tea - Senior Coffee & Tea iCal The Mt. Pleasant Public Library hosts Senior Coffee and Tea at 10 am. All seniors are welcome to enjoy coffee and company. The event is free of charge. Senior Coffee & Tea Learn About Wine - Learn About Wine iCal After Hours: Adult Program Learn About Wine will be at the Burlington Public Library today at 7 pm. There will be a small tasting, lecture and history. Learn About Wine Lions Club Soup Supper - Lions Club Soup Supper iCal A Lions Club Soup Supper and Auction will be held in the Roberts Memorial Center in Keosauqua at 5 pm. Lions Club Soup Supper College Conversations Over Coffee 8:30 am - 10:00 am College Conversations Over Coffee iCal IWC’s College Conversations Over Coffee is today. They meet every second Friday of the month at Tazza Bella from 8:30 to 10 am. College Conversations Over Coffee	9 annual Southeast Iowa luncheon - annual Southeast Iowa luncheon iCal The annual Southeast Iowa luncheon is being held today from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Golden Corral, 1868 N. Power Road, Mesa, Arizona. All residents from southeast Iowa living in Arizona and all “Snowbirds” visiting Arizona are welcome. annual Southeast Iowa luncheon Bonaparte Sweetheart Sales event - Bonaparte Sweetheart Sales event iCal Bonaparte Sweetheart Sales event will be having approximately 20 vendors with a large selection of gifts for you and your sweetheart for Valentine’s Day. They will also hold a raffle to raise money for kid’s activities. This all takes place at the Bonaparte Opera House today from 9:00a.m. to 5:00p.m. Bonaparte Sweetheart Sales event “Sweet Treats and a Show” - “Sweet Treats and a Show” iCal The Mt. Pleasant Community Theater presents “Sweet Treats and a Show” in the courtesy room at the Mt. Pleasant Comfort Inn and Suites. Sweet treats and beverages will be served at 7:00 p.m. and the one-act play “Love Letters” will be presented at 7:30. Tickets are available at Brown’s Shoe Fit in Mt. Pleasant for $15.00 each. “Sweet Treats and a Show” community blood drive - community blood drive iCal The Bethel Mennonite Church is hosting a community blood drive this morning from 7:30 to 11:30 at the Bethel Mennonite Church, 3185 Wayland Road, Wayland. To donate, please contact Marilyn Hershberger at 319-256-7851 or visit www.bloodcenterimpact.org. community blood drive Dogs for a Dog - Dogs for a Dog iCal Dogs for a Dog is a fundraiser to help purchase a service dog for Matthew White. For $5.00 you can feed 2 people hotdogs, chips and soda. Serving will be from noon to 3:00 today at the First United Methodist Church in Mt. Pleasant. There will also be a silent auction, service dog information and information from Iowa Wesleyan College nursing students. Dogs for a Dog Kalioke Event for Charity - Kalioke Event for Charity iCal Kali Eastin and Woobie’s Tavern are teaming up for the first ever Kalioke Event for Charity tonight at 6:00. The event is a uniquely named karaoke contest benefitting local charities. The contest is open to anyone 21 years of age or older. All contestants must be registered by 5:45 p.m. today. There is a registration fee of $10 prior to the event or $15 at the door. You may register at Woobie’s Tavern 134 West main Street in New London. Kalioke Event for Charity community blood drive - community blood drive iCal The Bethel Mennonite Church is hosting a community blood drive from 7:30 to 11:30 this morning at the Bethel Mennonite Church in Wayland, IA. To donate, contact Marilyn Hershberger at 319-256-7851. community blood drive pancake supper - pancake supper iCal The Crawfordsville Lions are having a pancake supper this evening from 4:00 to 7:00 at the WACO Elementary School. The cost is $7.00 in advance or $8.00 at the door. Kids 12 and under are $5.00 and preschool age eat free. pancake supper TAIKOPROJECT All-stars - TAIKOPROJECT All-stars iCal Fairfield Arts and Convention Center presents the TAIKOPROJECT All-stars, a high-energy display of taiko percussion, blended with the sweet sounds of the bamboo flute, marimba and the Japanese koto (harp). The performance will be tonight at 7:30 at the Sondheim Center. Tickets are available at the Fairfield Arts and Convention Center Ticket Office, 641-472-2787 and at www.fairfieldacc.com. TAIKOPROJECT All-stars annual Community Brunch - annual Community Brunch iCal The Mediapolis FFA invites you to annual Community Brunch being held today from 9:30 to 11:00 in the Mediapolis Elementary Gym. annual Community Brunch catfish and chicken dinner - catfish and chicken dinner iCal The New London VFW Post 7641 is having a catfish and chicken dinner tonight from 5:00 to 7:30. Dinner includes the entrée, a roll and choice of two sides, Sides are French fries, baked beans and coleslaw. Cost is $9.50 for a catfish dinner, $7.00 for a chicken dinner and $8.00 for an all white meat chicken dinner. Karaoke starts at 7:00p.m. catfish and chicken dinner Grant Wood Soup Smorgasbord - Grant Wood Soup Smorgasbord iCal The American Gothic House Center celebrates artist Grant’s Wood’s birthday with a Soup Smorgasbord from 11 am to 1 pm today in Eldon. Soup, brownies and birthday cake will be served. There will be door prizes, music by Indian Hills Chamber Singers and a raffle for a print. Tickets for the print are $1 each. The fundraiser supper is by freewill donation to support educational programs at the Center. Grant Wood Soup Smorgasbord Music Under the Watertower - Music Under the Watertower iCal Music Under the Watertower will feature Irish-American duo Switchback at the Donnellson American Legion. The doors open at 6, music starts at 8. Music Under the Watertower Fireman’s Ball - Fireman’s Ball iCal The West Point and St. Paul Fireman’s Ball is tonight from 9 pm to 1 pm at the West Point American Legion. Cost is $6 in advance or $7 at the door. United Groove Theory provides the music and there will be a raffle. Fireman’s Ball Sweetheart Sales Event - Sweetheart Sales Event iCal The Bonaparte Independence Day Committee hosts a Sweetheart Sales Event today from 9 am to 5 pm at the Whiteley Opera House. Vendors will be set up and there will be raffles going on throughout the day. Proceeds go towards the city’s Independence Day activities. Sweetheart Sales Event Heart Health Dessert Demo - Heart Health Dessert Demo iCal A Heart Health Dessert Demo by Hy-Vee Registered Dietician Lauren Versweyveld will be at the store from 10 am to noon with demonstrations of heart healthy dessert recipes. Heart Health Dessert Demo Artist Meet & Greet - Artist Meet & Greet iCal The Art Center of Burlington hosts the 2013 February Artist Meet and Greet from 1 to 3 pm. Featured will be artists Mandy Robertson, Jim Topic and the Crables. Artist Meet & Greet Basket Making Class - Basket Making Class iCal A Basket Making Class will be held in the Lee County Extension Office in Donnellson from 10 am to 2 pm. Cost is $15. Bring a lunch and an old apron or towel. To register, call 463-7673. Basket Making Class Book Sale - Book Sale iCal A Book Sale will be at the Burlington Public Library from 8 am to 5 pm. It is sponsored by the Friends of the Burlington Public Library and will feature all types of books, tapes and videos. Book Sale Dance & Drill Team Show - Dance & Drill Team Show iCal A Dance and Drill Team Show will be held in the big gym at W-MU School at 5:30 this evening. Dance & Drill Team Show	10 Farmington Bingo - Farmington Bingo iCal Farmington Center Community Bingo will be held at 1 pm today. For more information, call 520-5226. Farmington Bingo Beefburger/Valentine Dessert Auction fundraiser - Beefburger/Valentine Dessert Auction fundraiser iCal The Winfield and surrounding area Women of Faith are sponsoring a Beefburger/Valentine Dessert Auction fundraiser today beginning at 11:15a.m. at the United Methodist Church in Winfield. The menu will be beefburgers, salads, chips and a drink. A free will offering will be accepted. Proceeds will go towards the expenses of the Fall Conference. The dessert auction will begin around noon and will include Brown Sugar Angel Food Cake, Blackberry Pie, Gooseberry Pie, assorted candies, cakes and much more! Beefburger/Valentine Dessert Auction fundraiser Altar & Rosary annual dinner - Altar & Rosary annual dinner iCal St. Alphonsus Church, 607 S. Jackson, invites you to the Altar & Rosary annual dinner today from 11:00a.m. to 1:00p.m. in Manning Hall. The menu includes turkey breast, homemade meatballs, ham, potatoes and gravy, corn, rolls, a variety of salads, desserts and beverages. Meal tickets will be sold at the door and they are $8.50 for adults, $3.50 for children 4-10 and kids three and under eat free. Then later this afternoon the University of Iowa Newman Singers will perform at 2:00. The Newman Singers are from the Catholic Student Center of the U of I and are directed by Joe Mattingly. The concert is free (a free will donation will be accepted). If you have questions call Mary Ann Messer at 385-9365. Altar & Rosary annual dinner public appreciation event - public appreciation event iCal The Fairfield Arts and Convention Center Board of Directors and staff will recognize its volunteers at a public appreciation event this afternoon at 2:00 at the Sondheim Center for the Performing Arts. The appreciation event will include presentation of the 2012 Volunteer of the Year. For more information on the Volunteer Appreciation Event or the volunteer opportunities at the Fairfield Arts and Convention Center, contact Sasha Luse at 641-472-2787. public appreciation event Alcoholics Anonymous 7:00 pm - Alcoholics Anonymous iCal Alcoholics Anonymous meets today in an open session at 7 pm at the basement of St. Michael’s Episcopal Church of Mt. Pleasant. Alcoholics Anonymous
11 blood drive - blood drive iCal The Mississippi Valley Blood Center is holding a blood drive today from 2:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the E3 Center, 1400 E. Washington St., Mt. Pleasant. blood drive Income tax preparation and electronic filing - Income tax preparation and electronic filing iCal Income tax preparation and electronic filing will be provided to low and moderate income taxpayers – especially those over 60 – at no cost every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at the Fellowship Cup, 203 N. Jefferson in Mt. Pleasant. The service is being provided by trained volunteers from the AARP Foundation Tax-Aide program. Please bring all of your tax forms with you to the consultation. For more information call 319-385-4983. Income tax preparation and electronic filing Sunnybrook Assisted Living - Sunnybrook Assisted Living iCal Sunnybrook Assisted Living and Memory Care is having entertainment by Jake McVey this afternoon starting at 1:00 and then at 2:00 free community bingo with lots of prizes to win. Sunnybrook Assisted Living Diabetes Center Move - Diabetes Center Move iCal The HCHC Diabetes Education Center is moving to a new location today. To get to it, go in the front lobby, up to the 2nd floor, turn left at Ideal Protein and the office is the 2nd door on the right. It’s located on Suite 24. Diabetes Center Move Bingo 6:30 pm - Veteran's Hall Mt. Pleasant, IA Veteran's Hall Bingo iCal Bingo every Monday night at 6:30 at the Mt. Pleasant Veteran's Hall. Bingo Alanon 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm First Presbyterian Church 902 South Walnut Mt Pleasant, IA 52641 First Presbyterian Church Alanon iCal Alanon	12 MP Moose Lodge Bingo - MP Moose Lodge Bingo iCal Starting at 6:30 this evening, the Mt. Pleasant Moose Lodge hosts Bingo. The public is welcome. MP Moose Lodge Bingo Mt. Pleasant Music Boosters need your help - Mt. Pleasant Music Boosters need your help iCal The Mt. Pleasant Music Boosters need your help. The annual dessert theater to be held in April will be based on the 1950’s TV show “20 Questions.” They need your input. Go to www.mpmusic.org and respond by asking a musical question or by entering your favorite artist or song. This year’s show will be created based on your responses. All responses will be kept confidential. Thanks for helping put together a great show. Mt. Pleasant Music Boosters need your help Income tax preparation and electronic filing - Income tax preparation and electronic filing iCal Income tax preparation and electronic filing will be provided to low and moderate income taxpayers – especially those over 60 – at no cost every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at the Fellowship Cup, 203 N. Jefferson in Mt. Pleasant. The service is being provided by trained volunteers from the AARP Foundation Tax-Aide program. Please bring all of your tax forms with you to the consultation. For more information call 319-385-4983. Income tax preparation and electronic filing community blood drive - community blood drive iCal The Swedesburg Lutheran Church is hosting a community blood drive this afternoon from 2:00 to 6:30 at the parish hall 201 Academy Avenue. To donate call the Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center at 800-747-5401. community blood drive Henry County Reserve Deputy - Henry County Reserve Deputy iCal The Henry County Sheriff’s Office is hosting an informal meeting for anyone interested in becoming a Henry County Reserve Deputy. The meeting will be held this evening at 7:00 at the Henry County Emergency Management Building located at 900 W. Washington in Mt. Pleasant. Applications and more information will be available at the meeting. Henry County Reserve Deputy “How I Became a Pirate”, - “How I Became a Pirate”, iCal “How I Became a Pirate”, a fun filled musical adventure comes ashore at the Sondheim Center in Fairfield tonight at 7:00p.m. It’s a story of adventure and finding one’s own heart – a path that can’t be found on any treasure map. Tickets are available at the Fairfield Arts and Convention Center Ticket Office, 641-472-2787 and on line at www.fairfieldacc.com. “How I Became a Pirate”, School Announcements - School Announcements iCal School Announcements – Mt. Pleasant: Music Boosters meeting at 7:00p.m. in the high school music room. – New London: Parent-Teacher conferences 2:30 to 8:00p.m. – Central Lee: Post Prom meeting at 5:30 – Harmony: Early dismissal for all students at 1:30, FFA subdistricts conference at 2:30. School Announcements Town Hall Meeting - Town Hall Meeting iCal The Des Moines County Historical Society conducts a Town Hall Meeting at 7 pm tonight at the Burlington Public Library. Spencer Honsey will discuss and gas and oil business in the area. There will be a display of related items. The meetings are free and open to the public. Town Hall Meeting St. Michael’s Pancake Supper - St. Michael’s Pancake Supper iCal St. Michael’s Episcopal Pancake and Sausage Supper will be held from 4:30 to 7 pm this evening at the church. It is by freewill donation. St. Michael’s Pancake Supper TOPS #212... 5:00 pm - Lincoln Street Baptist Church Lincoln Street Mt. Pleasant, IA 52641 Lincoln Street Baptist Church TOPS #212... iCal TOPS Iowa #212 meets every Tuesday night at the Lincoln Street Baptist Church in Mt. Pleasant. Weigh-in begins at 5:00 - meeting starts at 5:40pm. Anyone who would like more information on TOPS (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly) can call 319-986-5100 or 319-696-2073. New Members are always welcome! TOPS #212... Alcoholic Anonymous 7:00 pm - Alcoholic Anonymous iCal Alcoholic Anonymous has a closed meeting tonight at 7 pm at the basement of St. Michael’s Episcopal Church. Alcoholic Anonymous	13 Income tax preparation and electronic filing - Income tax preparation and electronic filing iCal Income tax preparation and electronic filing will be provided to low and moderate income taxpayers – especially those over 60 – at no cost every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at the Fellowship Cup, 203 N. Jefferson in Mt. Pleasant. The service is being provided by trained volunteers from the AARP Foundation Tax-Aide program. Please bring all of your tax forms with you to the consultation. For more information call 319-385-4983. Income tax preparation and electronic filing community blood drive - community blood drive iCal Mt. Pleasant Middle School is hosting a community blood drive this afternoon from 3:00 to 6:00 in the Middle School Cafeteria at 414 N. Adams St. To donate, please contact Jacque Lake at 319-385-7730. community blood drive School Announcements - School Announcements iCal School Announcements – Winfield Mt. Union: Early dismissal at 1:47, Big Red Pride Booster meeting at 5:30p.m. – WACO: Early dismissal at 1:40 – Holy Trinity: Early Out – Central Lee: In-service dismissal at 1:15 School Announcements Immunization Clinics 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Health Department 407 West White Street Mt. Pleasant, IA 52641 Health Department Immunization Clinics iCal Henry County Public Health Immunization Clinic from 1 to 4 pm. Immunization Clinics WMU Early Dismissal 1:47 pm - WMU Early Dismissal iCal Winfield- Mt. Union Schools have a 1:47 early dismissal today. WMU Early Dismissal	14 Income tax preparation and electronic filing - Income tax preparation and electronic filing iCal Income tax preparation and electronic filing will be provided to low and moderate income taxpayers – especially those over 60 – at no cost every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at the Fellowship Cup, 203 N. Jefferson in Mt. Pleasant. The service is being provided by trained volunteers from the AARP Foundation Tax-Aide program. Please bring all of your tax forms with you to the consultation. For more information call 319-385-4983. Income tax preparation and electronic filing chocolate lovers social - chocolate lovers social iCal Sunnybrook Assisted Living and Memory Care is having a chocolate lovers social this afternoon at 2:00 followed by entertainment by “Elvis”. chocolate lovers social School Announcements - School Announcements iCal School Announcements – New London: Parent Teacher conferences 2:30 to 8:00p.m. School Announcements IWC Service Learning - IWC Service Learning iCal IWC hosts “Iowa Wesleyan College: A Tradition of Service.” There will be a discussion of service learning projects by students. The program begins at 11 am in the Chapel Auditorium. It is free and open to the public. IWC Service Learning Imminuzation Clinic 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Health Department 407 West White Street Mt. Pleasant, IA 52641 Health Department Imminuzation Clinic iCal Henry County Public Health hosts Immunization Clinics every Thursday from 1 to 4. The first Thursday of the month, the clinic runs until 6. Imminuzation Clinic Alcoholics Anonymous 5:00 pm - Alcoholics Anonymous iCal Alcoholics Anonymous has a closed meeting this evening at 5 pm at the St. Michael’s Episcopal Church basement. Alcoholics Anonymous	15 Bowl-A-Thon - Bowl-A-Thon iCal ClubM, The Henry County Mentoring program, is sponsoring a Bowl-A-Thon Saturday, March 2 from 1:00p.m. to 4:00p.m. at the Iris City Bowling Alley. The entry fee is $100.00 per team of 4. Funds raised will help provide mentor training, activities, match support and events for kids and families. Bowl-A-Thon Income tax preparation and electronic filing - Income tax preparation and electronic filing iCal Income tax preparation and electronic filing will be provided to low and moderate income taxpayers – especially those over 60 – at no cost every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at the Fellowship Cup, 203 N. Jefferson in Mt. Pleasant. The service is being provided by trained volunteers from the AARP Foundation Tax-Aide program. Please bring all of your tax forms with you to the consultation. For more information call 319-385-4983. Income tax preparation and electronic filing community blood drive - community blood drive iCal Shottenkirk of Mt. Pleasant is hosting a community blood drive today from noon to 3:00 p.m. in the Shottenkirk training room, 2301 E. Washington St. community blood drive School Announcements - School Announcements iCal School Announcements – Central Lee: Annual FFA breakfast 6:30 to 8:30. School Announcements Senior Coffee & Tea - Senior Coffee & Tea iCal The Mt. Pleasant Public Library hosts Senior Coffee and Tea at 10 am. All seniors are welcome to enjoy coffee and company. The event is free of charge. Senior Coffee & Tea soup and sandwich luncheon - soup and sandwich luncheon iCal St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, Donnellson, is holding a soup and sandwich luncheon today from 11:00a.m. to 1:00p.m. at the Pilot Grove Savings Bank Community Room, 506 N. Main St., Donnellson. They will be serving tuna salad, beefburger, hot chicken and hot dog sandwiches; chili and broccoli cheese soup; pies and cakes, potato chips and drinks. Everyone is invited. Cost is a free will donation. They are also holding a silent auction. soup and sandwich luncheon Ham & Bean Supper - Ham & Bean Supper iCal The Hamilton-Waters Detachment Marine Corps League host their annual Ham and Bean Supper from 5 to 7:30 pm at the Burlington Memorial Auditorium. There will be door prizes. Tickets are $5 and are available at the door. Ham & Bean Supper Free Health Screenings - Free Health Screenings iCal Morning Sun Care Center hosts Free Health Screenings from 8:30 to 10 am at Apron Strings of Mediapolis. Freewill donations will be accepted. Everyone is welcome. Free Health Screenings	16 soup supper and auction - soup supper and auction iCal Lockridge fire and rescue is sponsoring a soup supper and auction tonight at the Lockridge school. Supper will be served from 5:00 to 7:00p.m. and will include chili, vegetable beef soup, oyster soup, potato soup, beef and noodles, veggie trays and desserts. They are also having an auction, quilt raffle and door prizes. Any and all donations will be welcomed for the auction. If you have a donation, it can be dropped off at the school today. If you have questions, call 319-931-2973 or 319-696-3161. soup supper and auction Trivia Night - Trivia Night iCal Friends of the library in Mediapolis are hosting their third annual Mediapolis Public Library Trivia Night tonight at 7:00 at the Mediapolis Elementary School gym. Teams of 6 can sign up for only $75.00. Trivia Night Famed comedian Tom Arnold - Famed comedian Tom Arnold iCal Famed comedian Tom Arnold returns to southeast Iowa for a hilarious evening of comedy at the Sondheim Center for the Performing Arts tonight at 7:30. Originally from Ottumwa, Tom recently returned to his roots as a stand-up comic poking fun at his Midwest past, marital follies and absurd Hollywood stories. Tickets are available at the Fairfield Arts and Convention Center Ticket Office at 641-472-2787 or on line at www.fairfieldacc.com. Famed comedian Tom Arnold Montrose Riverfront Inc. Annual Potato Hug - Montrose Riverfront Inc. Annual Potato Hug iCal Montrose Riverfront Inc. Annual Potato Hug is tonight from 5:00 to 7:30 at the Fowler Community Building in Montrose. They will be serving baked potatoes with your choice of toppings, maid rites, homemade desserts and hot and cold drinks for a free will donation. Montrose Riverfront Inc. Annual Potato Hug free assistance with forms required for federal financial aid - free assistance with forms required for federal financial aid iCal Iowa students and families can get free assistance with forms required for federal financial aid during Iowa College Goal Sunday at Southeastern Community College’s West Burlington Campus today from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Volunteers will help students and their families fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as part of a national program that helps students qualify for federal financial aid. free assistance with forms required for federal financial aid AMP Wine Tasting - AMP Wine Tasting iCal A Wine Tasting Party, a night out with AMP, the young professional group, will be held at Reunion Vineyards of Mt. Pleasant from 6 to 9 pm. AMP Wine Tasting Sweetheart Spaghetti Dinner - Sweetheart Spaghetti Dinner iCal A Sweetheart Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser will be held tonight from 5 to 8 pm at the Farmington Community Center. Cost is $10 a couple. Dinner includes spaghetti, garlic bread, triple chocolate dessert and a beverage. There will be door prizes, a dj and prize raffle. The fundraiser is sponsored by Farmington Food Pantry. Sweetheart Spaghetti Dinner Salad & Chili Supper - Salad & Chili Supper iCal The Mt. Pleasant American Legion hosts a Salad and Chili Supper from 5:30 to 8 pm at the Mt. Pleasant Vets Hall. It is all you can eat and by freewill donation. The public is invited. Proceeds go to send boys to Iowa Boys Senate. Salad & Chili Supper Potato Hug - Potato Hug iCal Potato Hug is today from 5 to 7:30 pm at the Fowler Community Building in Montrose. They will serve baked potatoes and toppings, maidrites and homemade desserts. Donations benefit Montrose Riverfront. Potato Hug Singles Dance 7:30 pm - 11:00 pm Singles Dance iCal There is a Singles Dance tonight at the Eagles Club in Fairfield from 7:30 to 11:30. Non-members and married couples are welcome as well. Cover charge is $5 per person. There will be door prizes as well. Music will be provided by Scott. Singles Dance	17 SEISO Winter Concert - SEISO Winter Concert iCal SEISO’s Winter Concert will be held today. The first will be at 3 pm at Burlington’s Capitol Theater and the second will be at 7:30 pm at the IWC Chapel Auditorium in Mt. Pleasant. Admission is by season ticket or at the door. $15 for adults, $10 for students, children 12 and under are free. Come 45 minutes before the performance for a prelude where Conductor McConnell will discuss the works. SEISO Winter Concert Polishville Dance - Polishville Dance iCal The Polishville Community Center of Brighton holds a dance tonight. Performing with be Goodman/Anders from 6 to 9 pm. Food will be available starting at 4:30 pm. Polishville Dance SE IA Bridal Expo - SE IA Bridal Expo iCal The 4th annual Southeast Iowa Bridal Expo runs from 11 am to 3 pm today in the Fairfield Arts and Convention Center. 25 wedding service providers will be there. Admission is free and open to the public. There will be a fashion show during the event and food samples. Brides will be registered to win numerous door prizes as well. SE IA Bridal Expo Little League Signup - Little League Signup iCal Fox River Little League Signup is from 1 to 2 pm at the Keosauqua Fire Department. Children ages 4 through 12 interested in playing softball or baseball are welcome. Little League Signup Alcoholics Anonymous 7:00 pm - Alcoholics Anonymous iCal Alcoholics Anonymous meets today in an open session at 7 pm at the basement of St. Michael’s Episcopal Church of Mt. Pleasant. Alcoholics Anonymous
18 Income tax preparation and electronic filing - Income tax preparation and electronic filing iCal Income tax preparation and electronic filing will be provided to low and moderate income taxpayers – especially those over 60 – at no cost every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at the Fellowship Cup, 203 N. Jefferson in Mt. Pleasant. The service is being provided by trained volunteers from the AARP Foundation Tax-Aide program. Please bring all of your tax forms with you to the consultation. For more information call 319-385-4983. Income tax preparation and electronic filing Henry County Health Center’s Diabetes Team - Henry County Health Center’s Diabetes Team iCal Today is the last day to register for Henry County Health Center’s Diabetes Team’s diabetes education series that will be held Tuesday, February 19 and Tuesday, February 26. The 2-day program is open to anyone who has type 1 or type 2 diabetes. Please call 319-385-6518 to register. Henry County Health Center’s Diabetes Team School Announcements - School Announcements iCal School Announcements – Mt. Pleasant: 90 minute late start (Middle School at 9:40, High School at 9:50 and Elementary at 9:55) – New London: No school – Danville: No school – Holy Trinity: No school – Mt. Pleasant Christian: No school – Central Lee: No School – Harmony: No school. School Announcements MP City Offices Closed - MP City Offices Closed iCal Mt. Pleasant City Offices are closed today due to Presidents Day. Garbage pickup will be one day later this week. MP City Offices Closed Bingo 6:30 pm - Veteran's Hall Mt. Pleasant, IA Veteran's Hall Bingo iCal Bingo every Monday night at 6:30 at the Mt. Pleasant Veteran's Hall. Bingo Alanon 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm First Presbyterian Church 902 South Walnut Mt Pleasant, IA 52641 First Presbyterian Church Alanon iCal Alanon	19 NAMI Meetings - NAMI Meetings iCal The National Alliance of Mental Health hosts a meeting tonight. The meetings will take place on the third Tuesday of the month 7 pm at United Methodist Church. Meetings are in the basement in Room 109. Meetings are open to the public. For more information, contact Angie Goodpasture at 986-2030. NAMI Meetings Mt. Pleasant Music Boosters need your help - Mt. Pleasant Music Boosters need your help iCal The Mt. Pleasant Music Boosters need your help. The annual dessert theater to be held in April will be based on the 1950’s TV show “20 Questions.” They need your input. Go to www.mpmusic.org and respond by asking a musical question or by entering your favorite artist or song. This year’s show will be created based on your responses. All responses will be kept confidential. Thanks for helping put together a great show. Mt. Pleasant Music Boosters need your help Income tax preparation and electronic filing - Income tax preparation and electronic filing iCal Income tax preparation and electronic filing will be provided to low and moderate income taxpayers – especially those over 60 – at no cost every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at the Fellowship Cup, 203 N. Jefferson in Mt. Pleasant. The service is being provided by trained volunteers from the AARP Foundation Tax-Aide program. Please bring all of your tax forms with you to the consultation. For more information call 319-385-4983. Income tax preparation and electronic filing School Announcements - School Announcements iCal School Announcements – Winfield Mt. Union: Parent-Teacher conferences 4:00p.m. to 8:00p.m. – Central Lee: Parent-Teacher conferences 4:00p.m. to 8:00p.m. School Announcements MP Garbage Delay - MP Garbage Delay iCal Due to the Presidents Day holiday, garbage pickup will be one day later this week. MP Garbage Delay MPHS After Prom Meeting - MPHS After Prom Meeting iCal MPCHS After-Prom Parent Meeting will be held at 6:30 pm in the HS Media Center. All senior parents and students are encouraged to attend and plan the activities. MPHS After Prom Meeting Kids Art Class - Kids Art Class iCal The West Point Library hosts a Kids Art Class from 4:30 to 6:30 pm. Kids can choose ceramic sports figurines and graphite shade drawing. Cost is $14. A snack will be provided. To register call 837-6315. Kids Art Class TOPS #212... 5:00 pm - Lincoln Street Baptist Church Lincoln Street Mt. Pleasant, IA 52641 Lincoln Street Baptist Church TOPS #212... iCal TOPS Iowa #212 meets every Tuesday night at the Lincoln Street Baptist Church in Mt. Pleasant. Weigh-in begins at 5:00 - meeting starts at 5:40pm. Anyone who would like more information on TOPS (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly) can call 319-986-5100 or 319-696-2073. New Members are always welcome! TOPS #212... Alcoholic Anonymous 7:00 pm - Alcoholic Anonymous iCal Alcoholic Anonymous has a closed meeting tonight at 7 pm at the basement of St. Michael’s Episcopal Church. Alcoholic Anonymous	20 Baby Lap Sit - Baby Lap Sit iCal Mt. Pleasant Public Library hosts Baby Lap Sit, a program for moms and babies from newborn to 17 months old. Parents and babies meet from 11:30 to 11:50 am inside the Children’s Programming Room. It’s a fun, 20 minute program that features flannel board stories, songs and fingerplays to promote literacy. The program is free, registration is not required. Baby Lap Sit Income tax preparation and electronic filing - Income tax preparation and electronic filing iCal Income tax preparation and electronic filing will be provided to low and moderate income taxpayers – especially those over 60 – at no cost every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at the Fellowship Cup, 203 N. Jefferson in Mt. Pleasant. The service is being provided by trained volunteers from the AARP Foundation Tax-Aide program. Please bring all of your tax forms with you to the consultation. For more information call 319-385-4983. Income tax preparation and electronic filing community blood drive - community blood drive iCal Iowa Wesleyan College Student Nurses Association is hosting a community blood drive today from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Student Union Social Hall, 601 N. Main St. To donate, contact Dr. Susan Erue at 319-385-6322. community blood drive School Announcements - School Announcements iCal School Announcements – Winfield Mt. Union: Early Dismissal at 1:47 – WACO: Early dismissal at 1:40 – Holy Trinity: HTC Science Night 3:30 to 7:00 – Mt. Pleasant Christian: Early out for teacher in-service at 1:00. School Announcements Fiesta in February - Fiesta in February iCal A Fiesta in February Children’s Carnival will be held from 5 to 7 pm at Cottrell Gym. Tickets are 25 cents for carnival games, prizes, bounce houses, face painting, a cookie walk an much more. All proceeds go towards the construction of a skate park. Fiesta in February MP Garbage Delay - MP Garbage Delay iCal Due to the Presidents Day holiday, garbage pickup will be one day later this week. MP Garbage Delay SOFT - SOFT iCal Supporting Our Families and Troops will be Wendy’s in Burlington from 5 to 7 pm. A portion of food sales will be donated and the group will be selling patriotic items. Proceeds go to support local troops. SOFT Immunization Clinics 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Health Department 407 West White Street Mt. Pleasant, IA 52641 Health Department Immunization Clinics iCal Henry County Public Health Immunization Clinic from 1 to 4 pm. Immunization Clinics WMU Early Dismissal 1:47 pm - WMU Early Dismissal iCal Winfield- Mt. Union Schools have a 1:47 early dismissal today. WMU Early Dismissal	21 Income tax preparation and electronic filing - Income tax preparation and electronic filing iCal Income tax preparation and electronic filing will be provided to low and moderate income taxpayers – especially those over 60 – at no cost every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at the Fellowship Cup, 203 N. Jefferson in Mt. Pleasant. The service is being provided by trained volunteers from the AARP Foundation Tax-Aide program. Please bring all of your tax forms with you to the consultation. For more information call 319-385-4983. Income tax preparation and electronic filing The Montana Reparatory Theater - The Montana Reparatory Theater iCal The Montana Reparatory Theater is presenting “Biloxi Blues” tonight at 7:30 in the Chapel Auditorium on the IWC campus. The program is free and open to the public. The Montana Reparatory Theater School Announcements - School Announcements iCal School Announcements – Central Lee: Parent-Teacher conferences 4:00 to 8:00p.m. School Announcements MP Garbage Delay - MP Garbage Delay iCal Due to the Presidents Day holiday, garbage pickup will be one day later this week. MP Garbage Delay Imminuzation Clinic 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Health Department 407 West White Street Mt. Pleasant, IA 52641 Health Department Imminuzation Clinic iCal Henry County Public Health hosts Immunization Clinics every Thursday from 1 to 4. The first Thursday of the month, the clinic runs until 6. Imminuzation Clinic Alcoholics Anonymous 5:00 pm - Alcoholics Anonymous iCal Alcoholics Anonymous has a closed meeting this evening at 5 pm at the St. Michael’s Episcopal Church basement. Alcoholics Anonymous Sundowners Book Club 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Sundowners Book Club iCal The Sundowners Book Club meets tonight from 6:30 to 8 pm at the Mt. Pleasant Public Library. Sundowners Book Club	22 Bowl-A-Thon - Bowl-A-Thon iCal ClubM, The Henry County Mentoring program, is sponsoring a Bowl-A-Thon Saturday, March 2 from 1:00p.m. to 4:00p.m. at the Iris City Bowling Alley. The entry fee is $100.00 per team of 4. Funds raised will help provide mentor training, activities, match support and events for kids and families. Bowl-A-Thon Income tax preparation and electronic filing - Income tax preparation and electronic filing iCal Income tax preparation and electronic filing will be provided to low and moderate income taxpayers – especially those over 60 – at no cost every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at the Fellowship Cup, 203 N. Jefferson in Mt. Pleasant. The service is being provided by trained volunteers from the AARP Foundation Tax-Aide program. Please bring all of your tax forms with you to the consultation. For more information call 319-385-4983. Income tax preparation and electronic filing Evergreens Issues and Advice - Evergreens Issues and Advice iCal Evergreens Issues and Advice will be held in the Pilot Grove Savings Bank Community Room in Donnellson from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Thursday February 28. This program is designed to provide information on what is happening to our trees and offer on where tree owners can go from here. You must RSVP by the end of business today by calling the Lee County Extension Office at 319-835-5116. A $5.00 program fee will be taken at the door the night of the event. Evergreens Issues and Advice Park and Rec. Department Youth Soccer Camp - Park and Rec. Department Youth Soccer Camp iCal Registration ends today for the Park and Rec. Department Youth Soccer Camp that will be held next week, Feb. 25-28 at Cottrell Gym. This camp is for 1st through 6th graders and will run from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. each night. The camp will be instructed by Ed Chabal and Neil Schmitz. Cost is $20.00 for residents and $25.00 for non-residents. Please wear regular tennis shoes on the gym floor. Park and Rec. Department Youth Soccer Camp “Lunch and Learn” - “Lunch and Learn” iCal The Henry County Health Center Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Department support group will hold a “Lunch and Learn” today at noon in classroom A-2 at the Henry County Health Center. Please enter through the North Rehabilitation entrance at HCHC. “Health and your Lungs” will be presented by Peggy Rust. Lunch will be provided. Anyone with concerns about heart or lung disease is welcome to attend. For more information contact Andrea or Linda at 319-385-6504. “Lunch and Learn” School Announcements - School Announcements iCal School Announcements – Winfield Mt. Union: No school – Central Lee: No school. School Announcements Senior Coffee & Tea - Senior Coffee & Tea iCal The Mt. Pleasant Public Library hosts Senior Coffee and Tea at 10 am. All seniors are welcome to enjoy coffee and company. The event is free of charge. Senior Coffee & Tea MP Garbage Delay - MP Garbage Delay iCal Due to the Presidents Day holiday, garbage pickup will be one day later this week. MP Garbage Delay Jazz Night - Jazz Night iCal Burlington Notre Dame Jazz Night starts at 7 pm in the Elementary Gym. Table seat reservations are available by calling 754-8431. Bleachers seating is available for $5. Jazz Night Beauty and the Beast - Beauty and the Beast iCal West Burlington High School presents the Disney musical “Beauty and the Beast” Friday at 7 pm and Sunday at 2 pm. Admission is $7. Beauty and the Beast	23 Chamber Governmental Forums - Chamber Governmental Forums iCal The Mt. Pleasant Area Chamber Alliance Government Affairs Committee is once again affording Henry County residents the opportunity to share their views with state lawmakers at a series of public forums during the Iowa legislative session. The monthly forums will be held from 8:30 to 10:00a.m. beginning this morning and continuing on the fourth Saturday of February, March and April. The forums will take place in the International Room of Chadwick Library at Iowa Wesleyan College. Chamber Governmental Forums 3rd annual rabbit workshop - 3rd annual rabbit workshop iCal The Henry County 4-H Rabbit Committee will be holding the 3rd annual rabbit workshop today with registration starting at 8:30 a.m. and speakers starting at 9:00. The workshop is open to everyone and you do not need to be a member of 4-H to attend. Come and enjoy the day filled with information, fun, rabbit breeders and door prizes. The workshop will be held at the Menke-Hoyer Auction Complex in New London. 3rd annual rabbit workshop “Angels and Cowboys” - “Angels and Cowboys” iCal “Angels and Cowboys” the American Cancer Society’s Daddy Daughter Dance is being held tonight from 6:00 to 9:00 at the E3 Center in Mt. Pleasant. They will also be having crafts, balloon artists, games and bingo. The cost is $15.00 per person with a maximum of $45.00 per family. Tickets can be purchased at Brown’s Shoe Fit, Peebles or Mt. Pleasant Tire. Valet parking will be available, photos will be taken by Broeker Photography and will be available for purchase and there will be a raffle for many great prizes. All proceeds will benefit the American Cancer Society. “Angels and Cowboys” The Montrose Riverfront Consignment Auction - The Montrose Riverfront Consignment Auction iCal The Montrose Riverfront Consignment Auction is today starting at 11:00 a.m. at Riverfront Landing. Food will be served. The Montrose Riverfront Consignment Auction free assistance with forms required for federal financial aid - free assistance with forms required for federal financial aid iCal Iowa students and families can get free assistance with forms required for federal financial aid during Iowa College Goal Sunday at Southeastern Community College’s Keokuk campus today from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Volunteers will help students and their families fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as part of a national program that helps students qualify for federal financial aid. free assistance with forms required for federal financial aid MPACA Legislative Forum - MPACA Legislative Forum iCal The MPACA Legislative Forum is being held this morning from 8:30 to 10:00 in the International Room at the Chadwick Library on the IWC campus. MPACA Legislative Forum The Hunts - The Hunts iCal The Hunts perform at the Fairfield Sondheim Center at 7:30 pm. You can hear indie-folk, step dancing and bluegrass fiddling by this band of seven siblings. Tickets are $27 for Zone 1 and $23 for Zone 2 and are available at FairfieldACC.com or by calling 641-472-2787. The Hunts Show Choir Invitational - Show Choir Invitational iCal The Central Lee Music Department and Music Boosters host “Central Connections” Show Choir Invitational today. The doors open at 10 and the first performance is at 1:25 pm. The evening show begins at 7:30 pm. Admission is $10 with children under 5 free. All proceeds go towards the Central Lee Music Programs. Show Choir Invitational Chili Cook-Off - Chili Cook-Off iCal The 9th annual Chili Cook-Off will be from 5 to 8 pm at the Salem Century Bar. To enter and judge a chili is $6, to judge is $5. To compete, chili must be in by 4 pm. There will be prizes for best hot and mild. Monies raised goes to Salem Old Settlers activities. Chili Cook-Off LEGO Club - LEGO Club iCal The LEGO Club meets at the Winfield Public Library from 10:30 am to noon. All children are welcome. LEGO Club Music Under the Watertower - Music Under the Watertower iCal William Elliott Whitmore plays for Music Under the Watertower at 8 pm this evening at the Donnellson American Legion. Admission is by donation. Music Under the Watertower	24 Farmington Bingo - Farmington Bingo iCal Farmington Center Community Bingo will be held at 1 pm today. For more information, call 520-5226. Farmington Bingo Stir It Up Around the World - Stir It Up Around the World iCal Stir It Up Around the World will be held at the Mt. Pleasant High School Commons. Participating will be the Culinary Arts Department and there will also be art displays, music and a meal. Appetizers will be served at 4 with dinner at 4:30 pm. Tickets are available at the High School or at Brown’s Shoe Fit. Adults are $15, children under 12 are $7.50. All proceeds go to the Culinary Arts program. Stir It Up Around the World Journey Beyond Quartet Concert - Journey Beyond Quartet Concert iCal A Journey Beyond Quartet Concert starts at 6 pm at the First Baptist Church of Yarmouth. Food and fellowship will follow the performance. Everyone is welcome. Journey Beyond Quartet Concert Beauty and the Beast - Beauty and the Beast iCal West Burlington High School presents the Disney musical “Beauty and the Beast” Friday at 7 pm and Sunday at 2 pm. Admission is $7. Beauty and the Beast Alcoholics Anonymous 7:00 pm - Alcoholics Anonymous iCal Alcoholics Anonymous meets today in an open session at 7 pm at the basement of St. Michael’s Episcopal Church of Mt. Pleasant. Alcoholics Anonymous
25 community blood drive - community blood drive iCal The Salem Community is hosting a community blood drive this afternoon from 3:00 to 6:30 at the Salem Community Center, 201 S. Main. To donate, contact Joyce Laswell at 319-258-2161. community blood drive School Announcements - School Announcements iCal School Announcements – Mt. Pleasant: All Bands Night at the High School at 7:00p.m. School Announcements Weather Spotting Class - Weather Spotting Class iCal A Weather Spotting Class will be held at 6 pm in the new Court Room in Keosauqua. It is sponsored by the Van Buren County Emergency Management Commission. Weather Spotting Class Bingo 6:30 pm - Veteran's Hall Mt. Pleasant, IA Veteran's Hall Bingo iCal Bingo every Monday night at 6:30 at the Mt. Pleasant Veteran's Hall. Bingo Alanon 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm First Presbyterian Church 902 South Walnut Mt Pleasant, IA 52641 First Presbyterian Church Alanon iCal Alanon	26 Mt. Pleasant Music Boosters need your help - Mt. Pleasant Music Boosters need your help iCal The Mt. Pleasant Music Boosters need your help. The annual dessert theater to be held in April will be based on the 1950’s TV show “20 Questions.” They need your input. Go to www.mpmusic.org and respond by asking a musical question or by entering your favorite artist or song. This year’s show will be created based on your responses. All responses will be kept confidential. Thanks for helping put together a great show. Mt. Pleasant Music Boosters need your help School Announcements - School Announcements iCal School Announcements – WACO: Parent-Teacher conferences – Central Lee: Science Fair School Announcements Dover Meeting - Dover Meeting iCal The Dover Historical Society meets at the Dover Museum at 1:30 pm today. Dover Meeting MP Library Book Club 1:30 pm - Mt. Pleasant Public Library 307 East Monroe Mt. Pleasant, IA 52641 Mt. Pleasant Public Library MP Library Book Club iCal Mt. Pleasant Public Library’s Fourth Tuesday Book Club meets today and every fourth Tuesday of the month at 1:30 pm in the Large Study Room. MP Library Book Club TOPS #212... 5:00 pm - Lincoln Street Baptist Church Lincoln Street Mt. Pleasant, IA 52641 Lincoln Street Baptist Church TOPS #212... iCal TOPS Iowa #212 meets every Tuesday night at the Lincoln Street Baptist Church in Mt. Pleasant. Weigh-in begins at 5:00 - meeting starts at 5:40pm. Anyone who would like more information on TOPS (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly) can call 319-986-5100 or 319-696-2073. New Members are always welcome! TOPS #212... Alcoholic Anonymous 7:00 pm - Alcoholic Anonymous iCal Alcoholic Anonymous has a closed meeting tonight at 7 pm at the basement of St. Michael’s Episcopal Church. Alcoholic Anonymous	27 School Announcements - School Announcements iCal School Announcements – Winfield Mt. Union: Early dismissal at 1:47 – Holy Trinity: Early dismissal and Kindergarten Round-UP. School Announcements Pizza Ranch Fundraiser - Pizza Ranch Fundraiser iCal Salem Friends Church is having a Pizza Ranch fundraiser from 5 to 8 pm. They will be clearing tables for tips and will also get a percentage of the sales from the evening. Money raised will go towards a mission trip to Kentucky. Pizza Ranch Fundraiser Lasagna Supper - Lasagna Supper iCal The Bonaparte United Church hosts a Free Lasagna Supper from 5 to 6:30 pm at the Church. They are serving the meal to say thank you for your support. Lasagna Supper MP Tourney Ticket Sales - MP Tourney Ticket Sales iCal Tickets for Mt. Pleasant’s first round game at the Boys State Basketball Tournament will be on sale in the Activities Office at the MPCHS. Cost is $8. By purchasing your ticket here, the Activities Department gets 25 cents for each ticket and that helps defray costs for lodging and meals for the team. Tickets are available the following days: 02/27 3 to 4 pm 02/28 7:30 am to 4 pm 03/01 7:30 to 3:30 pm 03/02 9:30 am to 11 am at Shottenkirk Automotive 03/04 7:30 am to 4 pm 03/05 7:30 am to noon. MP Tourney Ticket Sales Immunization Clinics 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Health Department 407 West White Street Mt. Pleasant, IA 52641 Health Department Immunization Clinics iCal Henry County Public Health Immunization Clinic from 1 to 4 pm. Immunization Clinics WMU Early Dismissal 1:47 pm - WMU Early Dismissal iCal Winfield- Mt. Union Schools have a 1:47 early dismissal today. WMU Early Dismissal	28 community blood drive - community blood drive iCal The Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center is holding a community blood drive today from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the E3 Center, 1400 E. Washington St. To make an appointment to donate call 800-747-5401. community blood drive community blood drive - community blood drive iCal The Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center is holding a community blood drive today from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the E3 Center, 1400 E. Washington St. To make an appointment to donate call 800-747-5401. community blood drive School Announcements - School Announcements iCal School Announcements – New London: Second Annual Science Showcase of Knowledge at Clark Elementary – WACO: Parent-Teacher conferences – Mediapolis: Early dismissal at 1:00 and parent-teacher conferences. School Announcements MetroGroup Blood Drive - MetroGroup Blood Drive iCal Alaniz/MetroGroup hosts a Community Blood Drive from 7:30 am to noon and 1 to 5:30 pm. The donor bus will be parked at 1608 East Washington Street in Mt. Pleasant. To donate, contact Mike Owens at 385-7259. Walk-ins are welcome. MetroGroup Blood Drive Disney’s Aladdin Junior - Disney’s Aladdin Junior iCal Mt. Pleasant Community Theater presents Disney’s Aladdin Junior at the Heatilator Center. Showtimes are Thursday and Friday at 7:30 pm and Sunday at 2 pm. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children 12 and under. They are available at Brown’s Shoe Fit or at the door. Disney’s Aladdin Junior Spring Tour Home Concert - Spring Tour Home Concert iCal The IWC Concert Choir will present its 2013 Spring Tour Home Concert at 11 am in the Chapel Auditorium. The concert follows the annual tour and features a variety of choral music selections. The IWC Broad Street Connection, a vocal jazz ensemble, will also perform and Dr. Joel Brown will perform a piano solo. Admission is free. Spring Tour Home Concert MP Tourney Ticket Sales - MP Tourney Ticket Sales iCal Tickets for Mt. Pleasant’s first round game at the Boys State Basketball Tournament will be on sale in the Activities Office at the MPCHS. Cost is $8. By purchasing your ticket here, the Activities Department gets 25 cents for each ticket and that helps defray costs for lodging and meals for the team. Tickets are available the following days: 02/27 3 to 4 pm 02/28 7:30 am to 4 pm 03/01 7:30 to 3:30 pm 03/02 9:30 am to 11 am at Shottenkirk Automotive 03/04 7:30 am to 4 pm 03/05 7:30 am to noon. MP Tourney Ticket Sales Imminuzation Clinic 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Health Department 407 West White Street Mt. Pleasant, IA 52641 Health Department Imminuzation Clinic iCal Henry County Public Health hosts Immunization Clinics every Thursday from 1 to 4. The first Thursday of the month, the clinic runs until 6. Imminuzation Clinic Alcoholics Anonymous 5:00 pm - Alcoholics Anonymous iCal Alcoholics Anonymous has a closed meeting this evening at 5 pm at the St. Michael’s Episcopal Church basement. Alcoholics Anonymous