Serving O'Brien & Clay Counties

09/19/24: Community Calendar

Bag tournament planned at HCC

The Hartley Community Center will host its annual Bags, Brews, Food Trucks, Too! event on Saturday, Sept. 21. Cost to compete is $30 per team.

See the ad on Page 3 for more details.

Red’s Catering menu for Sept. 25

Red’s Catering in downtown Hartley will be serving a variety of specials on Wednesday, Sept. 25.

See the ad on Page 4 for more details.

Hartley fall cleanup day is Sept. 23

The City of Hartley will hold its annual fall cleanup day on Monday, Sept. 23. Each household is allowed the equivalent of a two-yard dumpster free of charge.

Regular weekly collection will occur at the same time as any additional refuse. See the ad on Page 4 for complete details and rules.

Open house planned at CFE lumber yard

Cooperative Farmers Elevator’s lumber yard in Hartley will host an open house showcasing its new Milwaukee tool line on Thursday, Sept. 19 (tonight) from 4-8 p.m.

Food will be provided. See the ad on Page 6 for more details.

New day for food distribution

Starting in September, the Food Bank of Iowa’s mobile pantry conducted at Trinity United Church of Christ in Hartley will be held on the third Thursday of the month. This month’s distribution will be held on Thursday, Sept.19, starting at 4 p.m.

Adult programs at Hartley library

The Between the Covers Book Club will discuss Matt Parker’s non-fiction book, “Humble Pi,” on Tuesday, Sept. 24 from 5-6 p.m. at the library. Copies can be picked up at the circulation desk.

Add to your fall ambiance with a beautiful DIY fall leaves glass jar candle that you can create during an adult craft event on Saturday, Sept. 28, from 10-11 a.m. Supplies are provided.

Punkin Patch open

Solsma’s Punkin Patch west of Hartley on Highway 18 is open for the fall season. The local staple is celebrating a quarter century in business this year.

See the ad on Page 4 for more details.

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.

H-M-S menus

Monday, Sept. 23: No School – Professional Development.

Tuesday, Sept. 24: Breakfast – Waffles, sausage, fruit, juice; Lunch – Maid-rites on bun, chips, baked beans, baby carrots, applesauce.

Wednesday, Sept. 25: Breakfast – Breakfast pizza, fruit, juice; Lunch – Soft shell taco, lettuce/cheese, tomatoes, rice, cucumbers (9-12), bananas.

Thursday, Sept 26: Breakfast – Egg and cheese biscuit, fruit, juice; Lunch – Scalloped potatoes and ham, breadstick, green beans, cucumbers (9-12), mixed fruit.

Friday, Sept. 27: Breakfast – Donut, fruit, juice; Lunch – Pork chop patty, mashed potatoes, cooked carrots, roll (9-12), pears.

Monday, Sept. 30: Breakfast – Cereal, pop tart (9-12), fruit, juice; Lunch – Mini corndogs, baked beans, celery, apples.

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

CC/E menus

Monday, Sept. 23: Breakfast – Cereal, yogurt, toast, fruit, juice; Lunch – Corndog, French fries, mixed vegetables, pears.

Tuesday, Sept. 24: Breakfast – Cheese omelet, cereal, yogurt, toast, fruit, juice; Lunch – Chili, cinnamon roll, crunch and crave, baby carrots, applesauce.

Wednesday, Sept, 25: Breakfast – Biscuit with sausage, cereal, yogurt, toast, fruit, juice; Lunch – Cheese quesadilla, broccoli, peaches.

Thursday, Sept. 26: Breakfast – French toast sticks, cereal, yogurt, toast, fruit, juice; Lunch – Hamburger, French fries, baked beans, banana.

Friday, Sept. 27: Breakfast – Donut, cereal, yogurt, toast, fruit, juice; Lunch – Pancake, sausage patty, hash browns, sidekick.

Monday, Sept. 30: Breakfast – Cereal, yogurt, toast, fruit, juice; Lunch – Chicken nuggets, French fries, mixed vegetables, pears.

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

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.