Eddyville/Blakesburg Elementary will not have classes on Wednesday, September 8th due to power being shut off throughout town. All other building will be in session.
Calendar of Events
September 8, 2010
Eddyville-Blakesburg Classes Cancelled
The Calling: The Gospel According to Mark
The Calling: The Gospel According to Mark- a dramatic scripture performance by Eric L. Wilson
Monday, September 13th at 6:39 pm at Truman State University in Violette Hall- MARK YOUR CALANDAR!
“Then Jesus directed them to have all the people sit down” Mark 6:39
Annual Fall Dinner
St. Boniface Catholic Church invites you to their annual fall dinner Sunday, September 19th. The dinner will be held at Harmony High School located 6 miles north of Farmington, Iowa. Fill up on turkey, lamb and pork- adults $7.50 and children under 10 $3.00. Enjoy cake walks, bingo, raffle, doorprizes, gift baskets, bazaar, bake sale!
For more information contact- Colleen Krogmeier (319)470-3919
September 9, 2010
Free Flu Clinic
Adair County Health Department annouces the opening day of their annual free influenza clinic- Thursday, September 9th from 9am until 1:30pm at The Crossing Church on Shepard Ave. This is drive-up immunization only and for ages 18 years and older. Those who are insured by Medicare/Medicaid, please bring your information. Also, please wear short sleeved shirt to receive your vaccination in your arm.
YOU SHOULD NOT RECEIVE THE VACCINATION IF:
1) you have had a severe reaction after receiving the vaccination in the past.
2) you have experienced breathing problems or have an allergy to eggs.
3) you are moderately or severely ill (such as fever)
4) you have fainted after vaccine
Other clinics at the Adair Co. Health Dept. September 10, 13, 17, 20, 24, 27 8am-4pm and 15, 22, 29 8am-6pm
September 10, 2010
DO-IT-YOURSELF Marriage Weekend
“Projects How To’s Expert Advise” Marriage Weekend September 10-12th in Kirksville, MO
We solict your topics” What do you always wish was covered? Activities start Friday at 7:30pm and Saturday at 10am.
RSVP 1-800-548-7074
Hog 4 Dogs
Kicking things off September 10th from 8pm to Midnight at Courtside Bar & Grill. Auction items, 50/50 drawings, celebrity bartenders-EVERYONE WELCOME!
Join in again Sunday, September 12th for 125 mile benefit ride with 7 point checkpoint for the Heartland Humane Society. Line-up at Knightsof Columbus on Third St., check in between 9:30 and 10:20am- ride will leave Ottumwa at 10:30am. The entry fee is $20 which goes to Heartland Humane Society- you will get a T-shirt, dinner, door prizes and a chance for cash.
checkout the website for more info! WWW.HOGS4DOGS.NET
OR call (641)684-5167 OR (641)777-0964
September 11, 2010
Sac and Fox Lapidary Club 15th Annual Gem, Mineral and Fossil Show at the Fairfield Convention Center
FAIRFIELD, Ia – The Sac and Fox Lapidary Club will host the 15th Annual Gem, Mineral and Fossil Show, September 11 – 12 at the Fairfield Arts and Convention Center themed “A Pirate’s Treasure Chest of Gems.” The Show will be held Saturday, September 11 from 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. and Sunday, September 12 from 10 p.m. – 5 p.m.
The event will showcase the lapidary and rock collecting hobby of the Sac and Fox Lapidary Club members and offer the general public to acquire gemstones, unique jewelry, mineral specimens, fossils as well as equipment and products related to the hobby.
Dealers from Wisconsin, Nebraska, Missouri, Illinois, Indiana and Iowa will feature handcrafted and custom made jewelry, gemstones, opal, pearls, rough rock, fossils, equipment and findings available for purchase.
The show will contain educational displays, plus an unusual collection of books on nature, geology, earth sciences and minerals. An emphasis will be placed on gems with a special exhibit on dinosaurs in the display area.
Don Johnson, “Fossil Guy” from the University of Iowa, and the ‘Ol Glory Hole Mine, The Sac & Fox Gem Creek , the winning Wheel, microscopes for rock viewing, silent auction and grab bags will also be available for the public. Visitors to the show will find a wide variety of articles and art objects made from gemstone materials.
At the show, fine specimens of various mineral crystals and cut gemstones will be available for purchase and dealers will have gold and silver jewelry set with cabochons and faceted stones. Dealers will feature a wide selection of beads, geodes, Iowa’s state rock, and fossils, many from Iowa.
The silent auction will feature quality and unusual collector items; an excellent opportunity to pick up home decorations, quality jewelry, mineral specimens, rock slabs, polishing equipment, beads and rough material.
The show will again offer special educational materials for art and science teachers as resources in their classroom instruction on the earth sciences. The two day show will have hourly door prizes with two grand prizes.
Admission to the Show is $3 for adults, age 16 and up; $3 for children 6 – 12 yrs; and $1 for children 5 yrs and under. For more information visit FairfieldACC.com or call Betty Morris, Show chairperson, 641-233-1300.
September 17, 2010
2010 Relay For Life of Wapello County
Now is the time to start thinking about getting a group of friends or family together to form your 2010 Relay For Life Team! American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life of Wapello County will begin at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, September 17 and conclude at 7:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 18. The event will be held on the campus of Indian Hills Community College and will be a GREAT TIME!
Call Lindsey at 641.777.5687 or email lindseyhaley@hotmail.com to learn more!
September 18, 2010
SEISO POPS Concerts feature Jazz Clarinetist, Larry Linkin.
Southeast Iowa Symphony Orchestra 2010 POPS featuring Larry Linkin, world’s greastest jazz clarinetist. Saturday, September 18th in Ottumwa and Sunday, September 19th in Burlington- for more info contact Kate Gerst (319)385-6352
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