Serving O'Brien & Clay Counties
Serving O'Brien & Clay Counties
Summer reading program ends July 1
The Hartley Public Library is holding several events in conjunction with the summer reading program.
A story and craft are planned for Thursday, June 27 at 1 p.m.
Another playdoh play date will be held on Saturday, June 29, at 10 a.m.
Monday, July 1, is the final day of the summer reading program. A water day and lunch at Neebel Park will be held from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Summer reading prize entries are due Friday, July 5. Turn in your reading logs at the front desk of the library.
Blood donations to impact over 100 lives
The 36 units of blood collected in Hartley on June 19 will save and potentially sustain the lives of 108 people in need.
LifeServe Blood Center recognized Shirley Groff as a one gallon donor. The eight pints she has donated have potentially sustained over 24 people.
The next blood drive in Hartley is scheduled for Wednesday, Aug. 21, at Trinity United Church of Christ.
Red’s Catering menu for July 3
Red’s Catering in downtown Hartley will be serving a variety of specials on Wednesday, July 3.
See the ad on Page 4 for more details.
Adult reading challenge nears end
An adult summer reading challenge sponsored by the Hartley Public Library continues through Friday, July 5. Patrons can register at the library. Reading logs are due by Monday, July 1, and three winners will be drawn to win prizes.
An adult destress event, “Color Me Calm,” will be held from 2-4 p.m. on Sunday, June 30, at the library.
Summer programs offered by OBCC
O’Brien County Conservation is offering several programs and activities this summer for participants of all ages.
Naturalist Lindsey Kleinhesselink will present free programs at O’Brien County campgrounds on Friday, June 28. She will be at Douma Park from 1-2:30 p.m.; Mill Creek Park from 3-4:30 p.m.; and Dog Creek Park from 5-6:30 p.m.
Join Kleinhesselink for a short educational program while enjoying coffee, treats and conversation. This program will be held from 9:30-11 a.m. on Wednesday, July 10, at the Mill Creek Park lodge. This program is free of charge and open to adults.
Movie night at Melvin church
The next movie night at First Reformed Church in Melvin will be Sunday evening, June 30, at 7 p.m. At that time the movie “Courageous Legacy” will be shown.
The film is about four men who have one calling: To serve and protect. As law enforcement officers, they are confident and focused. Yet at the end of the day, they face a challenge that none of them are truly prepared to tackle: fatherhood. While they give their best on the job, good enough seems to be all they can muster as dads. When tragedy hits home, they are left wrestling with their hopes, their fears, their faith and their fathering.
“Courageous Legacy” will have viewers laughing, crying and cheering as they are challenged and inspired by everyday heroes who long to be the kinds of dads that make a lifelong impact on their children. Protecting the streets is second nature to these men. Raising their children in a God-honoring way? That’s courageous.
Refreshments will be served during a brief intermission.
HLC food pantry is each Wednesday
Current hours for the food pantry at Hope Lutheran Church in Everly are Wednesdays from 1-3 p.m. Everyone is allowed to come in and pick out their food.
Aging agency offers flood-related services
Elderbridge Agency on Aging is the area agency which provides services for any person aged 60 and over who has been adversely affected by recent and ongoing flooding. Area counties served include Clay, Dickinson, O’Brien and Osceola.
Elderbridge offers information and referral services; assistance in completing FEMA and other financial assistance forms; referrals to appropriate agencies for safe housing, food, clothing or other necessities; and referrals into case management.
The Spencer office at 714 10th Avenue East will be closed until it is safe for staff and the public to access the building; however, they are available by phone at (800) 243-0678.
