Henry County Public Health and the Henry County Health Center Diabetes Education department are hosting a free lunch & learn to honor World Diabetes Day: Sensors & Seasonings.  Glucose monitors and a cooking demonstration with tips on how to cook healthier at home are part of this program which is being held at the Henry county Emergency Management Building at 900 W. Washington Street.  Please contact Public Health to sign up for this event: 319-385-0779.

The Olson-Powell Chapel & Crematory presents “Hope for the Holidays” at 6:00pm at the First United Methodist Church, 309 Main St. in Mt. Pleasant.  Joan Rodgers will share ideas to navigate the holidays while grieving with Pastor Court Fischer offering words of hope. The evening will conclude with a Candlelight Memorial Service.

The office of U.S. Senator Joni Ernst is holding traveling office hours.  The Senator will not be in attendance.  Representatives will be available to assist Iowans with problems and questions regarding social security, veterans’ benefits, Military affairs and other federal programs.  Senator Ernst’s representatives will be in

•  Henry County: Thursday, November 14^th, 11:00am – 12:00pm, Mt. Pleasant City Hall, 307 E. Monroe Street.
•  Lee County: Thursday, November 14^th, 1:00pm – 2:00pm City of Ft. Madison, 811 Avenue E

Smorgasbord tickets are still available from the Swedesburg Lutheran church office Tuesday through Friday! The smorgasbord is on Thursday, December 5. Seating times are 5, 6 or 7 p.m. Tickets cost $20. Advance tickets are required. The church office gladly accepts exact cash or checks. Call the church office at 319-254-2216 for seating availability or stop in at 1897 140th Street, Mt. Pleasant.