Serving O'Brien & Clay Counties
Serving O'Brien & Clay Counties
Free outdoor movie this Friday at Neebel Park in Hartley
The Hartley Parks & Rec Board will host a free movie at Neebel Park on Friday, July 12. Showing is the movie “Migration,” which will begin at dusk.
Those who come early will get a special treat. See the ad on Page 3 for more details.
5K glow run and fun walk in Hartley
The Hartley Health & Fitness Center will host its an inaugural 5K Glow Run & 1K Fun Walk on Thursday, Aug. 1. Participants should register before July 18 to guarantee a T-shirt.
See the ad on Page 3 for more details.
Upcoming events at Hartley Public Library
Several events are planned at the Hartley Public Library in July.
July 13: 9 a.m.-noon, Partners with Patriots will bring in their service dogs to socialize with patrons.
July 15: 4-6 p.m., D&L Ceramics will bring in molds for patrons to paint and glaze. Price varies by size but cost will be between $20-$40.
July 30: 5-6 p.m., Between the Covers chats about Agatha Christie’s best-selling murder mystery “And Then There Were None.” Copies can be picked up at the circulation desk.
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 is visiting libraries in the county. She will be at the Sheldon Public Library at 3 p.m. on July 11 and at the Hartley Public Library at 10 a.m. on July 15.
O’Brien County Conservation summer camps are continuing, with both morning and afternoon sessions open to youth in grades K-6. Camps are free to attend. The full camp flyer with dates can be found online at https://prairieheritagecenter.org.
Red’s Catering menu for July 17
Red’s Catering in downtown Hartley will be serving a variety of specials on Wednesday, July 17.
See the ad on Page 4 for more details.
Food distribution at Trinity UCC
The Food Bank of Iowa’s mobile pantry program will be conducted on Wednesday, July 17, 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.
Be a competitor at the 2024 Clay County Fair
Anyone can be a competitor during the 2024 Clay County Fair Sept. 7-15.
Whether you are passionate about livestock or creative arts, all open-class exhibitors are encouraged to register their blue-ribbon entries before the open-class entry deadline. Open class registration for all livestock entries will close on Monday, Aug. 19, at midnight. Pre-registration for non-livestock entries is also due Monday, Aug. 19, but entries will still be accepted prior to judging.
With six livestock departments and seven non-livestock departments, the 2024 Clay County Fair offers many opportunities to showcase your best blue-ribbon entries. Whether you’re an experienced competitor or a first-time entrant, the open-class competitions are a fantastic opportunity to learn and share your passion. You’ll have the chance to connect with fellow exhibitors, gain new insights, and potentially take home that coveted blue ribbon.
In addition to the prestige of winning a blue ribbon, there are also exciting opportunities to win substantial monetary prizes in open-class competitions. On the non-livestock side, the Oven Products Department hosts the highly anticipated $1,500 Cinnamon Roll Contest on Monday, Sept. 9. For livestock enthusiasts, the Beef Department will award $1,000 each to the Champion Bull and Champion Female during the Open Class Supreme Beef Selection on Saturday, Sept. 14. The Horse Department will also present generous monetary prizes for the North American Six-Horse Hitch Classic Series, with the first-place winner taking home $2,000. Whether you’re competing for a chance to win or coming to witness these thrilling contests, the Clay County Fair promises excitement for all involved.
Open class entries are open to anyone from any county or state. Exhibitors are encouraged to check out the 2024 Exhibitor Handbooks for each department to find the rules and guidelines for their entries. These handbooks can be found online at http://www.claycountyfair.com or picked up in the Fair Administrative Office. All livestock entries must be registered online, by mail, or in person by Monday, Aug. 19, at midnight. While pre-registration for all non-livestock entries is encouraged by Monday, Aug. 19, non-livestock exhibitors also have the option to register their entries before judging. Non-livestock exhibitors should refer to the exhibitor handbooks for specific walk-in dates and times for each department.
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.
HLC food pantry
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.
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.
Registration opens for Master Gardener course
Iowa participates in the nationwide Master Gardener program that began over 50 years ago. In exchange for a discounted, college-level horticulture course, participants are asked to do a nominal number of volunteer hours in community gardening projects.
“Iowa State University Extension and Outreach developed its own Master Gardener curriculum with the help of ISU faculty,” said John Buntsma, Sioux County Master Gardener Coordinator. “The course follows a national model that has been tailored to Iowa and uses Iowa experts and expertise to explore horticulture.”
Classes have three components covering 17 areas of interest, ranging from plant propagation to landscape design. The 10-week course includes online presentations from ISU faculty, reading assignments from a comprehensive resource guide and face-to-face sessions.
The northwest Iowa region is planning 10 face-to-face sessions for current Master Gardeners and Master Gardener trainees, although attendance at only four of the sessions is required to meet class requirements.
The Master Gardener course will not answer every yard and garden question that comes up, but it will answer many questions and provide the resources to find answers to additional questions.
Registration for the fall 2024 Master Gardener classes opens on July 12 and runs through Aug. 12. Classes begin Sept. 5.
To learn more or to register, contact your local Extension county office or visit https://www.extension.iastate.edu/mastergardener/become-master-gardener.
