Serving O'Brien & Clay Counties
Serving O'Brien & Clay Counties
Hartley meat locker to hold open house this Saturday
Nelson’s Locker, LLC, will hold an open house on Saturday, Oct. 7 from 3-7 p.m. The event will mark a year and half of ownership under Josh and Jennifer Paskert.
See the ad on Page 3 for complete details.
Valero hosting tailgate before H-M-S football game
Valero Renewables – Hartley will host a tailgate meal prior to the H-M-S football game against Sibley-Ocheyedan on Friday, Oct. 6.
All donations will benefit the H-M-S Sports Boosters. See the ad on Page 8 for complete details.
Red’s Catering menu for Oct. 11
Red’s Catering in downtown Hartley will be serving several specials on Wednesday, Oct. 11.
See the ad on Page 4 for more details.
New hours at HPL
The days and hours the Hartley Public Library is open will change on Monday, Oct. 9. The new schedule is Monday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m .; Tuesday, closed; Wednesday and Thursday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m .; Friday, 10 a.m.-noon; and Saturday, 9 a.m.-noon.
A craft day for children of all ages will be held at the library on Monday, Oct. 23, starting at 1:30 p.m. Participants will be making a ghost-themed craft.
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.
Community Bible study begins Oct. 8
A community Bible study begins Sunday, Oct. 8, at 6 p.m. in the meeting room of the Hartley Public Library. Please use the east door to enter.
The study of the Gospel of John will be facilitated by Rev. Richard Stetler. Everyone is welcome. For more information call (712) 441-5793. To order a book and keep updated, go to http://www.ReformationGospelMinistries.org. There is no charge; however, donations are appreciated.
Upcoming blood drive at Spencer
New and regular donors can roll up their sleeves to give blood during a drive being conducted by LifeServe Blood Center. The drive is scheduled for Monday, Oct. 16, from 1-6 p.m. at 901 11th Street SW in Spencer.
Schedule a blood donation appointment online at lifeservebloodcenter.org or call (800) 287-4903.
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.
Al Anon meetings
Al Anon meetings are held at the following locations each week:
Wednesday, 8 p.m., 511 Southmoor, Spencer; Thursday, 8 p.m., Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Royal; Sunday, 7 p.m., Sanford Medical Center, 118 N 7th Ave., Sheldon.
All are welcome to attend.
CC/E menus
Thursday, Oct. 5: Breakfast – Blueberry muffin, cereal, toast, fruit, yogurt, juice; Lunch – Tater tot casserole, green beans, banana, dinner roll.
Friday, Oct. 6: Breakfast – Donut, cereal, toast, fruit, yogurt, juice; Lunch – Pizza crunchers, broccoli, salad, applesauce.
Monday, Oct. 9: Breakfast – Cereal, toast, fruit, yogurt, juice; Lunch – Chicken patty, French fries, corn, oranges.
Tuesday, Oct. 10: Breakfast – Egg biscuit, cereal, toast, fruit, yogurt, juice; Lunch – Goulash, green beans, pears, breadstick.
Wednesday, Oct. 11: Breakfast – Pancake, cereal, toast, fruit, yogurt, juice; Lunch – Popcorn chicken, broccoli, pineapple.
Thursday, Oct. 12: Breakfast – French toast sticks, cereal, toast, fruit, yogurt, juice; Lunch – Pork chopette, baked beans, banana.
Friday, Oct. 13: Breakfast – Breakfast stick, cereal, toast, fruit, yogurt, juice; Lunch – Pizza, baby carrots, applesauce.
Milk is served with each meal. Menus are subject to change at any time.
Birder workshop Oct. 14 at Kindlespire Complex
The Clay County Conservation Board will host a Building Better Birders workshop on Saturday, Oct. 14. The event will be held at the Kindlespire Complex, located one mile east of Cornell on 485th Street.
A sunrise hike will be held from 7:30-11:30 a.m. and an afternoon hike is planned from 1-3 p.m. This come-and-go event is geared for families.
Building Better Birders program Oct. 10 at PHC
You can experience the world of birding during presentations at the Prairie Heritage Center on Tuesday, Oct. 10.
The scheduled presentations include: Birding Internationally, 3-4:30 p.m .; Woodpeckers, Doves and Similar Species of Iowa, 5-6:30 p.m .; Nocturnal Raptors of Iowa, 6:45-7:45 p.m .; and an Owl Prowl Hike, 8-9 p.m.
There is no need to sign up and you may attend which presentations work for your schedule. All presentations and the hike are conducted by Kelly McKay. To learn more visit http://buildingbetterbirders.com.
Dutch oven cooking program at Mill Creek
The O’Brien County Conservation Board invites the public to Mill Creek Park Lodge on Friday, Oct. 6 at 6 p.m. for cooking with Dutch ovens. Register for your space by calling or emailing the Prairie Heritage Center.
All food will be provided. The event is free and participation in cooking and eating is on the menu. Chili mac, stuffed mushrooms and caramel apple dump cake will be included in the experience. All ages are welcome to attend.
Fall Family Fest is Oct. 7 at Mill Creek Park
The O’Brien County Conservation Board invites the public to Mill Creek Park for the Fall Family Fest on Saturday, Oct. 7, from 4-6:30 p.m.
All ages are welcome to attend and can Trick-or-Treat their way around the campground. Activities include pumpkin atlatls, leaf painting and beaded corn crafts.
