COMMUNITY MESSAGE BOARD
Camp Courageous Garage Sale will be closed Friday and Saturday, July 30th and 31st due to RAGBRAI.
2010 West Delaware High School Graduates can pick up their yearbooks at the high school office. Underclassmen may pick up their yearbooks at registration August 3rd and 4th.
Wednesday, July 28th, it's the Strawberry Point Lutheran Home's Annual Butterfly Garden Party from 5 to 7 pm. Sample wines, cheese and crackers,and brownies. Featuring artwork by Clayton County artists.
Friday July 30th, Houlihan Sanitation is asking that the downtown busiensses have their trash and recyclables out by 5:30am as they must make an early start because streets will be closed for RAGBRAI.
The Maquoketa Valley Drill Team is having a Schwann's Fundraiser Friday, July 30th from 11 until 7. The truck will be parked near Sun and Shear in Delhi. Proceeds will be used for a new stereo system and traveling costs for the state competition.
There will NOT be a steak fry Saturday, July 31st at the Manchester American Legion Post #45. The next steak fry will be Aug. 28th.
The public is invited to greet Congressman Bruce Braily at a lawn party reception Friday, July 30 3pm-6pm at the home of Harold and Diane Blatt, 176 Prospect st. in Manchester.
Delhi Lion's Pride day is Saturday, July 31st. A family 5K run/walk will start the day's activities at 8:00am. Cutest baby contest at 10:30am; Parade starts at noon; Tractor shot at 1:00pm; Fireman's waterball fights at 1:30; High School Thespians Presentation at 2pm; Win It In A Miniute games at 3:00PM; Adult Bean Bag Toss at 5pm; Rides, games, food, and dodgeball all day. BDub Productions providing the music; and Happy Hour in the beer tent 6pm-7pm and 9pm-10pm. 1500 dollars in raffle prizes.
Ice Cream Social will be held Sunday, Aug. 1 at the Greeley Methodist Church from 4:30pm to 7:00pm. The menu will include Maidrites; Ham and Cheese Sandwiches; Potato Salad; Homemade Pies and more. Adults $6.00; Under 12 - $3.00; Pre-schoolers - Free. Carry-outs available.
An Omelet and Waffle Breakfast will be held Sunday, August 1st 8:30am to 12:30pm at the Common Grounds Coffee House in Lamont. Free will offering.
Sunday, August 1st, the Tri-County Sportsmen of New Vienna have a sweet corn boil in the New Vienna City Park from noon to 5:30 pm. Everyone welcome. Burgers and brats will also be served.
The West Delaware Academic Booster Club will be a school registration Tuesday and Wednesday, August 3rd and 4th - if you sign up to be a member of the Academic Booster Club on or before registration, you'll get a free meal at the Membership Drive on August 18th.
The Delaware County Dental Society is holding their annual mouth guard clinic Wednesday, August 4th from 5pm to 7pm at the West Delaware Middle School. The cost is $15.00 per mouthguard. All area student athletes are invited to attend.
The James Kennedy Public Library in Dyersville will host "Chair Yoga" Wednesday, August 4th at 2:00PM. This class is designed for senior citizens and people with limited mobility. Call (563) 875-8912 for more information.
Karen Murley will be grilling pork at the Common grounds Coffee House in Lamont Wednesday, August 4th from 11am to 1pm.
The American Red Cross will hold a one-day babysitter class at Regional Medical Center Veteran's Education Center Thursday, August 5th from 9am to 4pm. Boys and girls age 10 to 15 are invited to attend and earn a Baysitter's Training Certificate. Cost is $40.00. Call 800-982-2438 to register or visit www.grantwood-redcross.org . Class size is limited. Students are asked to bring a sack lunch.
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The Support Our Troops group in Manchester is collecting donations for "Taste of Home" packages to be sent to area soldiers serving overseas. Collecting the same items as in the past - including microwavable foods, granola bars, beanie weenies, presweetened powdered drinks, ramen noodles, peanut butter, snack crackers, tootsie rolls, gum, hard candy, tobasco sauce, fruit snacks, over-the-counter drugs, sunscreen, shampoo, men's deodorant, feminine products, body lotion, aftershave gel, razors, sunburn lotion, Q-tips, band-aids, chapstick, dental floss, pantyhose, wrap-around sunglasses, men's white boot socks, wet wipes, flea collars, disposable cameras, CDs, DVDs, board games, hand-held games, AA batteries, dice, homemade cookies and candy and cards and letters from home. Items can be dropped off at KMCH during regular business hours or at Sheila Brown's home in Manchester. Packing date will be held August 6th at the Community Services Building in Manchester. St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Delaware is selling tree-ripened peaches from Colorado. Cost per box is $25, plus $1 for delivery. Orders must be in by July 30th. Call Janet Fischer at 925-2747. Peaches are expected around mid-September. The West Delaware Alumni Revue will be held Sunday, August 8th at 3 pm at Hanson Auditorium in Manchester. Any West Delaware alumni or any adult member in the community is invited to perform at the event. To sign up, call Sue Morris at 563-608-0026. Hunter Safety Class will be offered Saturday, August 7th from 8 am to 4 pm at United Methodist Church in Manchester. Students must pre-register before August 3rd by picking up a student handbook and instructions. Pre-register by calling 927-3230 or 920-9010. Kids must be at least 11 1/2 years old to take the class - certificates become valid on 12th birthday. For those supporters with Dove signs in their front yard, The Good Neighbor Home would like to leave the signs up through the Fair and through RAGBRAI. This is a change from the original plan, which was to remove signs by the end of June. The signs will be removed by August 1st. If you have questions, call Leann at the Good Neighbor Home at 927-3907. The Golden Age Senior Center in Manchester is holding a Summer Food Program, offering a free breakfast and/or lunch for all children ages 1-18. Breakfast served from 7:30 to 9:30 am and lunch served from 11:30 am to noon. Reservations will not be taken for breakfast. Lunch reservations must be made by 9:30 am by calling 927-5473. Program runs June 1st through August 16th. The "Request Clothing Closet" that is housed at the Manchester United Methodist Church is accepting donations of gently-used "seasonably-appropriate" clothing. Due to a shortage of space, they are not able to accept fall and winter clothing, toys and misc. household items. Donations may be left at the "Request Clothing Closet" door on Monday and Thursday between 8 am and 4 pm. The donations will be shared with others in the community. The Camp Courageous Manchester Garage Sale is open for the season. The garage sale is located at 913 East Main Street. Accepting and selling new and used clothing, furniture and other items. Hours are Monday through Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm and Saturday 8:30 am to noon. 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 Delaware County Master Gardeners Hortline service is offered every Monday from 7 to 8:30 pm at the County Extension Office. Call or stop in with your gardening questions. Sons of the American Legion will meet the second Tuesday of every month at 7 pm at American Legion Post #45 in Manchester. If you are the son or the grandson of an American Legion member or of a deceased veteran, you are eligible to join. The Sons of the American Legion is one of the fastest growing veteran's programs in the nation. Contact Ron Struble at 563-920-9569 if you have any questions. GriefShare is offered as a weekly seminar and support group for people who are grieving the death of someone close to them. Held Tuesdays from 5:30 to 7 pm at St. Mary Church Memorial Room in Manchester. Facilitated by Jan Burback, Director of Bereavement Services at Murdoch Funeral Homes. Registration is not required. For more information, contact Jan Burback at 319-929-0491. The Manchester United Methodist Church is holding "Kid's Lunch and Learn" every Tuesday and Thursday from 11 am to 12:30 pm in the church's fellowship hall. Children ages 3 - 12 are invited to attend to participate in learning games monitored by area teachers. Each child is offered a free lunch. Runs June 8th - July 27th. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Bingo is held every Wednesday night from 6 to 9:30 pm at the Delaware County Community Center in Manchester. Free yoga classes are being offered at St. Mary's Parish Center in Manchester. Classes are Wednesday mornings from 7 to 8 am and are taught by Angie Francois. Bring a Yoga mat, towel or rug as well as a small hand towel. Everyone welcome. 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. The Dyersville Area Farmers' Market is open for season. The market is held Thursdays from 2:30 to 6 pm at the Commercial Club Park located on Highway 136 and 2nd Ave SE in Dyersville. Open now through October 7th. Choose from homemade baked goods, fresh produce, plants, flowers and crafts. For more info, contact the Dyersville Chamber at 875-2311. 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 Manchester Farmer's Market is held every Saturday from 7 to 11 am on the west side of the Delaware County Courthouse. If you're interested in having a booth, contact the Manchester Chamber. 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. |