The Cornerstone Church, 311 South D. Ave. in Washington, Iowa features a Free Gospel Concert and Meal following Sunday service at 10:35am.  The meal is a potluck dinner.

Son Shine Academy Ice Cream Social! Everyone is welcome to come to the Faith Lutheran Church, 910 E. Mapleleaf Drive Mount Pleasant, and enjoy sloppy Joes, hot dogs, veggies, chips, applesauce, and lots of homemade desserts and ice cream from 5 – 6:30.  Proceeds will be used for scholarships for Son Shine Academy students.

The annual Van Buren County Scenic Fall Drive continues today!  In Bonaparte, you will find the 7th annual Gun Show from 9am – 2pm!  Buy, Sell, Trade: Federal and State Laws apply, Modern and Antique Guns at the former elementary School, 602 8th Street in Bonaparte!  $5 admission, under 10 years are free!  A variety of vendors and crafters will be set up in the historic downtown Bonaparte business district and all shops will be open for business!

The Southeast Iowa Symphony Orchestra (SEISO) presents “Beethoven’s 5th Symphony” as well as works from Coleman and Debussy! This is the first of a series of 3 performances as part of the Master Works Series. They will be at the Bridge View Center in Ottumwa at 2:00pm, and the Chapel Auditorium in Mt. Pleasant at 6:30pm. Tickets and other information can be found at www.seiso.us.