09/14/23: Community Calendar

Movie night at Neebel Park is Friday

The Hartley Parks & Rec board will host a movie night at Neebel Park on Friday, Sept. 15 at dusk. The evening has been made possible by grant funds that allowed the board to purchase a projector large enough to accomodate a crowd.

Pixar’s latest movie, Elemental, will be shown. See the ad on Page 4 for complete details.

Fall clean-up day is Sept. 18 in Hartley

Residents in Hartley will be able to get rid of a variety of items on Monday, Sept. 18 during the city’s fall clean-up day.

The city will pick up an equivalent of a two-yard dumpster free of charge per residence. Any additional trash will be charged on a pro-rated basis.

The city will also offer household hazardous material disposal on Thursday, Sept. 21. See the ad on Page 3 for more details.

Fire hydrants to be flushed in Hartley

Residents in Hartley may experience discolored water throughout the month, as city staff will be flushing hydrants.

See the ad on Page 3 for more details.

Food distribution at Trinity UCC

The Food Bank of Iowa’s mobile pantry program will be conducted on Wednesday, Sept. 20, starting at 4 p.m. at Trinity United Church of Christ in Hartley. The program is available free of charge and geared toward individuals in need of food assistance.

Participants are asked to stay in their vehicles and line up on the east side of the parking lot. The food will be brought to you as you drive under the canopy.

Events at Hartley Public Library

Iowa State University Extension will present a program at the Hartley Public Library on Thursday, Sept. 14, from 4-5 p.m.

Story time at the library will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 21.

Please note that the library will be closed on Wednesday, Sept. 27 and Saturday, Sept. 30.

HLC food pantry

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.

Red’s Catering menu for Sept. 20

Red’s Catering in downtown Hartley will be serving several specials on Wednesday, Sept. 20.

See the ad on Page 4 for more details.

H-M-S menus

Monday, Sept. 18: No School – Professional Development.

Tuesday, Sept. 19: Breakfast – Mini cinnis, fruit, juice; Lunch – Pizza, romaine salad, cherry tomatoes, peaches.

Wednesday, Sept. 20: Breakfast – Breakfast pizza, fruit, juice; Lunch – Nachos, lettuce/cheese, red peppers, bananas, bread (9-12).

Thursday, Sept. 21: Breakfast – Waffles, sausage (9-12), fruit, juice; Lunch – Spaghetti, breadstick, green beans, baby carrots, pineapple.

Friday, Sept. 22: Breakfast – Donut, fruit, juice; Lunch – Mr. Rib on bun, fries, baked beans, cucumbers (9-12), apples.

Milk is served with each meal. Fruit/veggie bar offered daily.

CC/E menus

Monday, Sept. 18: No School – Staff Inservice.

Tuesday, Sept. 19: Breakfast – Cheese omelet, cereal, toast, fruit, yogurt, juice; Lunch – Pizza crunchers, broccoli, peaches.

Wednesday, Sept. 20: Breakfast – Biscuit with sausage, cereal, toast, fruit, yogurt, juice; Lunch – Chili, crackers, cinnamon roll, applesauce, baby carrots.

Thursday, Sept. 21: Breakfast – French toast sticks, cereal, toast, fruit, yogurt, juice; Lunch – Hamburger on bun, baked beans, banana.

Friday, Sept. 22: Breakfast – Breakfast stick, cereal, toast, fruit, yogurt, juice; Lunch – Pancake, sausage patty, hash brown, sidekick.

Milk is served with each meal. Menus are subject to change at any time.

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.

Autumn’s Center kids carnival Sept. 22 at Spencer

In recognition of the seventh anniversary of Autumn’s Center, as well as September being National Recovery Month, Seasons Center for Behavioral Health is hosting a kids’ carnival on Friday, Sept. 22, from 4-6 p.m. This free, family-friendly event is open to the public and will take place in front of Autumn’s Center, located at 120 East 5th Street in Spencer.

Autumn’s Center opened in 2016 as a facility to specifically serve children and families. It provides evidence-based treatments for children who have experienced abuse, neglect, grief, loss, bullying or a mental health condition. Autumn’s Center provides comprehensive treatment for children in an environment that promotes hope, healing and bright futures.

Recovery Month celebrates the gains made by those in recovery and reinforces the positive message that behavioral health is essential to overall health, prevention works, treatment is effective, and people can and do recover.

According to Stephanie Pohar, Vice President of Marketing & Fund Development, the event will be an evening of family fun.

If necessary, updates regarding weather will be posted on Seasons Center’s website (Events page) and Facebook page.