Serving O'Brien & Clay Counties
Serving O'Brien & Clay Counties
Next Legion fish fry is March 25 in Hartley
The American Legion Family of Arthur W. Kirchhoff Post #288 will host the second of three fish fries on Friday, March 25. See the ad on Page 8 for more details
Pan-fried chicken dinner at Red’s
Red’s Catering in downtown Hartley will be serving a pan-fried chicken dinner on Wednesday, March 23 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Pick up in the front. See the ad on Page 3 for more details.
H-M-S pancake breakfast is March 20
The annual H-M-S FFA Alumni/Supporters Pancake Breakfast is set for Sunday, March 20 at the Hartley Community Center.
The menu features pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage and beverages. See the ad on Page 6 for more details.
CC/E Fish Fry planned April 1
Clay Central/Everly Elementary will host its annual fish fry on Friday, April 1 from 5-7 p.m., at the school in Royal. Donations will be used for STEAM.
See the ad on Page 4 for more details.
CC/E preschool and kindergarten roundup
Clay Central/Everly Elementary will hold a preschool and kindergarten roundup on Tuesday, March 22 from 6-7 p.m. Visitors can meet the teacher, tour the building and attend a short informational presentation.
See the ad on Page 4 for more details.
Preschool registration night at Grace Fellowship
Grace Fellowship Community Preschool in Hartley will hold a registration night for 3-year-olds on Thursday, March 31 from 5:30-6:30 p.m.
See the ad on Page 6 for more details.
Master Gardner program at Hartley library
The Hartley Public Library will be hosting a program from members of the O’Brien County Master Gardeners.
Two master gardeners who organize and care for the Sanborn Donation Garden will be offering a free program covering seed starting and soil health on Saturday, March 26, from 9:30-11:30 a.m. Everyone is welcome to join in this wonderful opportunity to gain some knowledge on gardening basics as we look forward to spring.
H-M-S menus
Monday, March 21: Breakfast – Cereal, pop tarts (9-12), fruit, juice; Lunch – Chicken nuggets, broccoli/cauliflower, chips (9-12), apples.
Tuesday, March 22: Breakfast – Mini cinnis, fruit, juice; Lunch – Hamburger/bun, French fries, green beans, mixed fruit.
Wednesday, March 23: Breakfast – Breakfast tornado, muffin (EL), fruit, juice; Lunch – Softshell taco, lettuce/cheese, refried beans, red peppers, diced tomatoes, rice (9-12), grapes.
Thursday, March 24: Breakfast – Waffles, fruit, juice; Lunch – Barbecue pork/bun, French fries, cooked carrots, roll, oranges.
Friday, March 25: No School – P/T Comp. Day.
Milk served with each meal. Fruit/veggie bar served with lunch.
CC/E menus
Monday, March 21: No School – Staff Inservice.
Tuesday, March 22: Breakfast – Egg biscuit, cereal, toast, fruit, juice, yogurt; Lunch – Creamed chicken, mashed potatoes, peas, dinner roll, strawberry cup.
Wednesday, March 23: Breakfast – Pancake, cereal, toast, fruit, juice, yogurt; Lunch – Mr. Rib on bun, baked beans, coleslaw, apple.
Thursday, March 24: Breakfast – Breadstick, cereal, toast, fruit, juice, yogurt; Lunch – Orange chicken, stir-fry vegetables, rice, banana.
Friday, March 25: Breakfast – French toast sticks, cereal, toast, fruit, juice, yogurt; Lunch – Cheese breadstick, carrots, peaches.
Milk is served with each meal. Menus are subject to change at any time.
Blood drive March 21 at Spencer
LifeServe Blood Center will conduct a blood drive at Southpark Mall, 901 11th Street SW in Spencer, on Monday, March 21, from 1-4 p.m.
Appointments are required. Schedule a donation appointment online at lifeservebloodcenter.org or call (800) 287-4903.
Property tax installments due March 31
The second half installment of property taxes is due Thursday, March 31. In Clay County, payments may be made Monday-Friday, from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. in the treasurer’s office located at 300 West 4th Street in Spencer. They may be also made by mail or dropped off in the boxes on the north and south side of the Administration Building.
Property tax information may also be obtained online at http://www.iowatreasurers.org or by calling the treasurer’s office at (712) 262-2179. Transaction fees apply to payments made online by E-check or with the use of debit and credit cards.
According to Clay County Treasurer LeAnn Black, payment of the second installment of property taxes must be received in her office or postmarked by March 31 in order to avoid penalty.
Circle of Care support group begins March 24
Warner Funeral Home is sponsoring “Circle of Care,” a six-week grief recovery support group for people grieving the death of a loved one.
Each week the group will examine a different grief-related topic in a non-threatening setting where participants are encouraged but not forced to share their feelings and, in turn, receive support from others in attendance.
The group will begin meeting Thursday, March 24, at 6:30 p.m. at the Spencer Area Activity Center (Senior Center), 104 East Fourth Street in Spencer. For more information or to register, please call Diane Sparks at Warner Funeral Home, (712) 262-3640.
Regular hours at Royal library
Hours at the Royal Public Library are Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 3-5 p.m .; and Tuesday and Saturday, 9:30-11:30 a.m.
Food pantry at Hope Lutheran
Current hours for the food pantry at Hope Lutheran Church in Everly are Wednesdays, 1-5 p.m. Everyone is allowed to come in and pick out their food, but masks are required.
Update on snow make-up days
May 25 will now be a full day of school at Clay Central/Everly Elementary, while classes will dismiss at 12:30 p.m. on May 26.
ARTRAGEOUS! coming to Spencer
The Clay County Fair & Events Center announced last week that Artrageous, presented by Northwest Bank, Spencer Community Schools Foundation and Holiday Inn Express, will be arriving at the Clay County Regional Events Center in Spencer on Thursday, March 24 at 7 p.m.
“We are honored to bring this performing arts extravaganza to Spencer, including a special afternoon performance (Artreach) for third grade students in Spencer Community Schools,” said Fair & Events Center CEO Jeremy Parsons, in a news release. “Following the show, the Fair & Events Center will be donating the completed works of art to local non-profit arts organizations.”
With more than 3,000 shows performed around the world, Artrageous is the one-of-a-kind, interactive art and music experience that has CBS raving “Go see this show!” Audiences interact and delight as a team of accomplished, multi-talented artists paint at electric speed, creating giant works of art, right before their eyes all while accompanied by live musical performances, powerful vocals and high-energy creative choreography. And that’s just part of the experience! It’s a unique visual journey of wild inspiration, creativity and fun for the entire family.
Tickets for this once-in-a-lifetime event are on sale now.
Formed in the 1980s, Artrageous is a theater arts community based outside of Albuquerque, NM. From their roots of children’s theater and street performance, this group of like-minded and gifted, “misfit” performers has grown into an international phenomenon, revolutionizing live performance art and interactive entertainment. Their shows are comprised of a fresh mix of fine art, live music, singing, dancing, humor and audience participation. Audiences around the world have fallen in love with Artrageous’ uncanny ability to turn any audience into a community.
