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The Ed-Co Little Vikes will host their annual wrestling tournament on Saturday, March 6th. Pre-registration is $12 and walk-ins are $15. Weigh-ins will be held 7 to 8:30 am, with wrestling to begin at 9:30 am. There is a team tournament and a non-compete JK-K division. If you have questions, call Matt Gaul at 563-920-5559 or Clint Welsch at 563-608-0075. Forms also available online at www.edgewoodiowa.com.
Friday, March 5th, St. Joseph's Church in Garnavillo is holding an All-You-Can-Eat Fish Fry from 5 to 8 pm at the Parish Center. This Fish Fry is offered every Friday during Lent. Serving batter-fried fish, potato salad, coleslaw, french fries, jello, rolls, cake, milk and coffee. Carryouts and in-town delivery available - call 964-2234. Adults $8, children 5-12 $4 and under 5 free. Mass and Stations of the Cross will be held every Friday during Lent at 4:30 pm at the church. Proceeds go to the cemetary associations of St. Michael in Garber, Sacred Heart in Littleport and St. Joseph in Garnavillo.
Saturday, March 6th, a Woodcarving Workshop will be held at the Osborne Nature Center from 8 am to 3 pm. Registration required. For more info, call 563-245-1516.
Saturday, March 6th, the newly-formed Delaware County Youth Fishing Club will meet at the Manchester Fish Hatchery at 2 pm. New members still welcome to join.
Saturday, March 6th, Holy Spirit ministries' 2nd Annual Gala will be held at 7 pm at the Falcon Civic Center in Independence. The event includes a meal, program and silent auction. All proceeds benefit outreach programs including the Revolution teen center, Backpack of Blessings, Revolving Closet-thrift store and free clothing pantry and Youth for Christ. For reservations, call Lizz at 319-334-2475 or email lizz@holyspiritministries.us. Cost $15.
Saturday, March 6th, the Delaware County Dairy Banquet will be held at the Delaware County Fairgrounds Pavilion. The banquet includes dinner catered by Main Street Market, crowning of the new dairy royalty and the presentation of several dairy awards. Entertainment will be Mind Reader Christopher Carter. Door prizes will be given. Tickets will not be sold at the door - you must purchase tickets in advance from any Dairy Council member.
Saturday, March 6th, the Manchester Eagle Riders will host a Soup Supper from 5 to 8 pm, with soup, bread and dessert. $2.50 a bowl and $1 for a second bowl.
Saturday, March 6th, "The Backhome Boys" will perform at a dance at the Dyersville Commercial Club Park Pavilion from 9 pm to 1 am. Drink specials from 8:30 to 10 pm. Admission $5. Anyone 18 and older welcome. Proceeds will be used to resurface the Commercial Club's parking lot.
Saturday, March 6th, the Hartwick Huskies Ski Team based out of Lake Delhi is holding a "Beach Party Night" as a fundraiser at the Firehouse in Delhi with DJ music and drink specials. Proceeds will go to the ski team.
Sunday, March 7th, St. Mark's Parish in Edgewood is holding a breakfast from 8 am to noon in the Parish Center. Serving sausage and ham, scrambled eggs, hashbrowns, toast, cinnamon rolls and coffee, juice and milk. Bake sale and quilt chances. Adults $6, ages 5-12 $3 and preschool free.
Sunday, March 7th, Hope Lutheran Church in Littleport is holding an lasagna lunch at 11:30 am, following by an auction at noon. Auction items include homemade ice cream, meats, canned goods, baked goods, a 1994 Hope/Immanuel Cookbook, quilts, collectables, framed prints, and much more. Free will donation.
Members of the Bear Creek Carving Club are offering a two-part beginning woodcarving class at the James Kennedy Public Library in Dyersville on Sundays, March 7th and 14th from 1 to 3 pm. Participants will learn how to safely use carving tools, proper use of safety equipment, different types of tools and woods and the various cuts to make a project. Students must be at least 12 years old. Registration is required. For more information, call the library at 875-8912.
Monday, March 8th, the Manchester Christian Women's group is hosting a "Hope for Hands and Heart" Luncheon at 12:30 pm at Betty's Bread Basket in Manchester. Feature is manicurist Terri Philgreen and speaker is Deb Pedrick of Urbandale, who works with troubled youth. For reservations, call Lois Duncan at 927-3034.
Monday, March 8th, the Delaware County Master Gardeners will continue their Mondays in March series. The second program is called "Hosta and Companion Plants" with speaker Bob Hackbarth from The Hosta Leaf Nursery in Colesburg. Have fun listening to the speaker, sign up for door prizes and spend time with fellow gardeners. Program starts at 7 pm at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Manchester. Cost $2. Everyone welcome.
A Hunter Safety Class is being offered to kids at least 11 1/2 years old. The class will be held Saturday, March 13th from 8 am to 4 pm at United Methodist Church in Manchester. Students must pre-register by Monday, March 8th by picking up a student handbook and instructions. Pre-register by calling 927-3230 or 920-9010.
Anyone interested in joining the "Sons of the American Legion" is welcome to attend an informational meeting in Manchester on Tuesday, March 9th. This is a newly formed program of the American Legion. The group will support veterans and their families and the policies of the American Legion. If you are male, and your parent or grandparent was eligible to join the American Legion, and you live in or around Delaware County, then you are welcome to join. Members of the American Legion are also welcome to join. Tuesday's informational meeting will be held at 6 pm at the Legion Post in Manchester. At least 10 eligible members are needed to form a Sons Squadron.
Manchester Swim Team registration will be held from 5:30 to 8 pm at the middle school on Wednesday, March 10th. Signup will also be held Saturday, March 20th from 8 to 11 am. Ball sign-up for the Manchester Kids League will be held at the same times.
Wednesday, March 10th, a special event will be held at St. Mary Parish Center in Manchester from 7 to 8:15 pm. Deacon Gary Aitchison and his wife Kay will present "Wrapped in God's Love...Spirituality for the Family". This evening is for adults, parents and grandparents. It will focus on the challenges of raising faith-filled families and helping families discover ways to make positive choices. Everyone welcome to attend.
Saturday, March 13th, it's the annual St. Patrick's Day Parade in downtown Dyersville. Parade starts at 1:30 pm. Prizes will be awarded to the best Irish-themed float and best Irish-themed individual or group. St. Patrick's Hunger Project will collect non-perishable food items along the parade route. An Irish mass will also be held at 10:30 am at St. Francis Xavier Basilica.
Sunday, March 14th, the Greeley Meal Site will hold a fundraiser breakfast from 8 am to noon at the Greeley Commercial Club. Serving eggs, sausage, toast, biscuits and gravy, pancakes, coffee, juice and milk. Adults $6, 12 and under $3, and 5 and under free.
Sunday, March 14th, Immaculate Conception Church in Masonville is hosting a Chicken Dinner from 11 am to 2 pm. Carryouts available. Raffle and silent auction. Adults $6.50 in advance and $7 at the door, children 5-12 $4 and children 4 and under free.
Sunday, March 14th, the Hopkinton Lions Club is holding Bingo from 1 to 4 pm at the Hopkinton Community Center. Doors open at 12:30 pm. Playing 30 games. Free popcorn and drinks. Cash prizes.
Friday, March 19th, St. Francis Xavier Basilica in Dyersville is hosting a Fish Fry at Xavier Auditorium from 4:30 to 8:30 pm. Serving all-you-can-eat baked and fried cod, baked potatoes, french fries, corn, coleslaw, rolls, beverages and desserts. Carryouts available. Everyone welcome. Raffle also held. Adults $9, ages 5-12 $5, and 4 and under free. Monday, March 1st, the Delaware County Republican Party's monthly meeting will be held at 7 pm at the Days Inn in Manchester. Open to the public.
ONGOING ANNOUNCEMENTS...
| The Manchester Ragbrai Publicity Committee is
looking for ideas for a Ragbrai theme for Manchester. If you have
an idea you'd like to contribute, please submit it to Lea Ann Smith
at First State Bank in Manchester or Janelle Tucker at KMCH. You can
drop off your ideas at either location, or email Lea Ann at lsmith@fsbia.com
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by Monday, March 8th.
Join Girl Scout Troop 7121 every Monday in March and April at their After School Program - this is for all kids in grades 2 through 6. Drop in at the Manchester Public Library meeting room anytime between 3:30 and 5 pm, where the girls will have games, crafts and fun activities. For more info, call Kristy at 927-3719. Beckman High School in Dyersville is sponsoring the 14th Annual NCAA March Madness raffle. Tickets are $10 and may be purchased from Beckman High School, Beckman parents or several Dyersville businesses (Uptown Barber Shop, Ric's Barber Shop, Quizno Subs). Deadline to purchase tickets is Friday, March 12th. Yoga classes are being offered at the Delaware County Rec Center in Manchester. Classes are Wednesday nights at 5:15 to 6:15 pm in the Social Room and will be taught by Angie Francois. Bring a Yoga mat, towel, rug or something to protect you from the hard-surfaced floors, as well as a small hand towel. The Manchester Public Library will continue its Winter Storytimes again in March. Babytime is held Wednesdays at 10 am for children under 12 months old along with their parent or caregiver. Registration is required. Toddler Tales is held Tuesdays at 11 am for kids 1 to 2 years old. Wee Read is held Thursdays at 10:30 am for kids 2 to 3 years old. Mother Goose is held Fridays at 10:30 am for kids ages 3 to 5 years old, with a craft once a month. A class for people with chronic illness called "Live Active Live Healthy" is being offered on Tuesdays from 1 to 3:30 pm February 9th through March 16th at St. Mary's Parish Center in Manchester. To register or get more info, call 927-4710 or 927-2303. Our Savior Lutheran Ladies are collecting items for health kits to send to Haiti. The collection runs through March. If anyone would like to contribute items for the kits, you can bring them to Our Savior Lutheran Church in Manchester. The kits will contain dark-colored hand towels and wash cloths, bath-size bar soap in original wrapper, adult-size toothbrush in original packaging, one wide tooth comb, one nail clipper with file attached and band-aids 1/2 inch or 3/4 inch in size. For more info, call the church office at 927-4860. Everyone is welcome to "Second Helpings" at Manchester United Methodist Church--it's a free supper every Monday. Doors open at 4:30 pm and supper is served at 5:30 pm. If you have questions or would like to volunteer, call 927-4439. The Strawberry Point Lutheran Home has an Alzheimers and Dementia Support Group that meets the 2nd Wednesday of every month in the Gernand Center Activity Room. For more information, call Cathy Mills at 933-6037. St. Francis Xavier Parish in Dyersville has Bingo every Thursday night at 7 pm in the church basement. $300 jackpot. Doors open at 6:30 pm. The City of Manchester welcomes your nominations for the Nice Neighbor Award. The award is given continuously each month. If you know of someone who deserves to be nominated for doing kind acts and being a good neighbor, send a nomination letter to Mayor Milt Kramer at the city hall. |