Head to the West Avenue Baptist Church C.E. Building (2500 West Avenue) in Burlington to learn more about Operation Christmas Child and how to fulfill the Great Commission. This event will take place from 9:30am-11:00am. Please RSVP to Charise White (Big River Area Coordinator) by Monday, September 9th, at 319 850 8044, or email at chariseawhite@gmail.com  Topics Include: Getting Your Pastor on Board, Rally Your Congregation, 3 Goals of Packing Parties, Packing Party Guide and Packing Party Planning Tool (On-line Resources), Collecting Items and $10 Donations, Packing Party Do’s and Don’ts, Gospel Presentation (At Your Packing Event), Fun, Full, and Personalized, Shopping Year-Round: BASBO vs. Traditional Box. Let’s pack the house and get on board to fulfill the Big River Area Team goal of 7,000 Shoebox Gifts or 7,000 Gospel Opportunities in 2024!

Main Street Mt. Pleasant Retailers present a FALL OPEN HOUSE today and tomorrow during normal business hours!  Come to downtown Mt. Pleasant and shop exclusive, in store discounts while enjoying fresh donuts, ciders and all things FALL!

The Mt. Pleasant Farmer’s Market features “in season” and fresh produce, baked goods and much more!  The Farmer’s Market from 8:30am – 11:00am, under the Wright Family Pavilion at McMillian Park!

Cruise-In to Krusen Motors from 10am – 2pm for a SHOW & SHINE Car Show!  Free Coffee, Donuts, Soda & Hot Dogs for all car show participants.  Enjoy goodie bags for all show cars and specialty awards, plus, the first 50 entries will receive a free plaque.  Krusen Motors at 2301 W. Washington Street in Mt. Pleasant!

The Southeast Iowa Symphony Orchestra Pops Concert presents “Love Will Keep Us Together” at 7:30pm at Ottumwa’s Bridge View Center.  Adult Tickets for the Concert are $20 while students and children are free!  Tickets may be purchased on the website: www.seiso.us or at the door.  The program includes Donna Summer’s “Last Dance”, Elton John’s hits, and the Captain & Tennille’s 1975 chart topping hit “Love Will Keep Us Together”!