The Villisca Library will host the Grout Museum on Wednesday, July 9th with "Bugs on Parade" between 10:30am and 12:30pm. at the Villisca Community Building.  The museum will have crafts and live bugs.  All are welcome to attend.

Bricker Senior Center in Shenandoah will serve a fried Chicken Dinner on Wed., July 9 at 11:30am, reservations are required and can be made by calling 712-246-2751.

Blood donors can give blood at the high school in Harlan on Wed., July 9 between noon and 6pm.

Lied Public Library in Clarinda will have "Bugs on Parade" presented by Bluedorn Science Imaginarium on Wednesday, July 9th between 2:00 and 4:00pm.  One live bug will be presented every 30 minutes for a closer look.  For more information, please call 712-542-2416.

Relay for Life-- Bank Night will be held at the Shenandoah Middle School Commons on Wednesday, July 9 from 5 till 7pm, with a committee meeting at 6pm.

Braddyville United Methodist Church will be holding an ice cream social on Wednesday, July 9 between 5:00 and 7:00pm at Braddy Hall in Braddyville.

Bluffs Arts Council Concert in the Park will host the Merry Makers Variety Show on Wed., July 9 at 6:30pm at Bayliss Park in Council Bluffs.

The 14th Annual Nishna Productions, Inc. Benefit Golf Tournament will be at the American Legion Country Club in Shenandoah, on Thursday, July 10th.  A Shot Gun Start at 12:30pm.  For more information, please call 712-246-3308.  Proceeds will go towards the "Builders of Lives" Fundraising Campaign.

Burger King in Shenandoah will donate a percentage of their profits to Relay for Life on Thurs., July 10 from 5 till 8pm and on Sat., July 12 from 11am till 2pm.

A Tractor Ride and Show will be at the Griswold Soldiers Reunion on Friday, July 11th and Sat., July 12th at the AC Museum in Griswold.  Tractor ride will start at 7:00am of Friday and the Tractor Show will begin at 8:30 am on Saturday.

The bloodmobile will be at Wal-Mart in Atlantic on Friday, July 11 from 8am till 12 noon.

Mills County Public Health will hold an Immunization and Blood Pressure Clinic at their office in Glenwood on Friday, July 11 from 8:30 till 11am.

Taylor County Public Health Agency will hold a blood pressure clinic at the New Market Community Center on Friday, July 11 from 8:30 till 9:30am.

Clarinda Trinity Presbyterian Church will have an Ice Cream Social on Friday, July 11th between 6:00 and 8:00pm in the church Fellowship Hall.  Free will donations will be accepted.

Faith Lutheran Church in Griswold will be hosting a Homemade Pie and Ice Cream Social in the park during the Griswold Reunion on Friday and Saturday evenings, July 11th and 12th starting at 6:00pm.

Southwest Iowa Theater Group will present " A Funny Thing Happeded on the Way to the Forum" on July 11th, 12th 13th, 18th, 19th and 20th at the Park Playhouse in Shenandoah.  Friday and Saturday performances will start at 7:30 pm and Sunday matinee will start at 2:00pm.  For reservations, please call 712-246-1061 beginning on July 7th between 4:00 and 8:00pm.

Shenadoah Relay for Life Main Event will be on Saturday, July 12th inside the Shenandoah K-8 Building starting at 12:00pm.  Color Guard will present the colors and Dean Adkins will sing the National Anthem.  There will be entertainment scheduled for the whole day, with the Survivor Reception at 8:00pm.  Survivor Lap and the Luminaries, will be around the drive at the school, between 8:30 and 11:00pm.

The Missoula Children's Theatre will present two performances of "Robin Hood" at the Gladys Wirsig Auditorium at Shenandoah High School on Sat., July 12 at 3 and 7pm.  Tickets may be purchased at the door.

Wilson Aquatics Center in Shenandoah will be hosting a cystic fibrosis fundraiser featuring unlimited trips down the slide for $10 or $0.25 per swim lap.  The event will be held on July 12th from 5 p.m. to midnight.  Refreshments will be served.  Contact the Wilson Aquatics Center for more details.

Mom's on a Mission are collecting for our soldiers in Iraq and other places around the world.  Items can be dropped off at the Hopkins Community Building between now and July 14th.  If you desire to sponsor a gift bag, you may send your money/donation made out to  Mom's on a Mission, c/o Wray Memorial UMC, PO Box 126, Hopkins, MO  64461.  For more information, please call 660-582-6875.

Luminaries from Relay for Life in Shenandoah can be viewed at the Safety Center at 11pm following the Walk for Life event on Saturday, July 12.

Tabor Volunteer Fire will hold a Pancake and Omelet Feed on Sunday, July 13th between 7:00am and 1:00 pm at 900 Main Street in Tabor, Iowa.  Free Will donations will be accepted.  All proceeds will go toward equipment.

Parnell Duck Race and Festival will be on Sunday, July 13th in the Parnell Park.  The day begins with worship in the park at 9:30 am followed by a lunch stand and a parade.  There will be entertainment all afternoon along with raffles, bingo and other booths for lots of fun to be had by all.

A meal of pulled pork sandwiches and homemade ice cream will be served at the fund drive for Winter Propane at the Randolph Fire Station on Sunday, July 13 from 4:30 till 7pm hosted by the Randolph United Methodist Church.

Sarah Davison, originally from Braddyville, will be performing on Sunday, July 13th at 7:30pm at the Braddy Park in Braddyville, Iowa.  There will be a free will offering at the concert.  The Braddyville Betterment Committee will have sandwiches, drinks and homemade pie in Braddy Hall beginning at 5:30pm.

Trinity Presbyterian Church in Clarinda will hold their second of four Summer concerts on July 13th at 7:00pm.  Performing will be Country Gospel Reunion, vocal group from Shenandoah, Iowa.

The Lied Public Library in Clarinda will have Classic Movie Afternoon on Monday, July 14th at 2:00pm in the library's multipurpose room.  The film showing will be Hotel Rwanda.  For more information, please call 712-542-2416.

Graham Lions Club will sponsor a Blood Drive on Monday, July 14th between 3:00pm and 6:30pm in the Nodaway-Holt Area at the Graham Community Building.  For more information, please call 800-725-6791.

Corner Counties Empowerment Area will be hosting an "Early Childhood" meeting for Page County on Tuesday, July 15th at 5:00pm at the Congregational Church in Shenandoah.  For more information, please call 712-542-3123 or 712.542.3501.

The South Nodaway Area Blood Drive will be Wednesday, July 16th between 3:00 and 7:00pm in South Nodaway Area at the American Legion Building in Barnard, MO.  For more information, please call 660-652-3291.

Volunteers are needed for the Glenwood Community Pride Square Clean-up Project on Wed., and Thurs., July 16 and 17 between 6 till 9pm.  All volunteers are welcome to come and go as they like.  For more information call Glenwood Chamber at 712-527-3298.

Stork's Nest Classes will be held on July 16th between 6:00 and 7:00pm at Southwest Iowa Home Health in Sidney.  For more information, please call 712-542-3501.

1st Shenfest meeting will be at the Shenandoah Chamber and Industry Office on Thursday, July 17th at noon.

Mills County Public Health Nursing Service is holding Immunization and Blood Pressure Clinics on Thursday, July 17 between 4:00 and 6:00pm at the Mills County Public Health office in Glenwood.

Glenwood "Farmers Market at the Lake Park" will be every Wednesday night at 4:00pm from now till Sept. 3rd.  Featuring garden and orchard produce, jams,jellies, breads, rolls, etc., and farm-connected crafts.  For mored information, please call 712-527-4496.

All funds from the Red Oak redemption of bottles and cans will go to Montgomery County Family YMCA's "Membership for Everyone" program for the month of July.  Please take your cans and bottles to  the fenced in area west of the Fareway Grocery Store in Red Oak.   

Stork's Nest Classes will be held on July 17th between 6:00 and 7:00pm at the Shenandoah Public Library in Shenandoah. For more information, please call 712-542-3501.

St. Clare Catholic Church will be hosting a Yard Sale on Friday, July 18th between 8:00am and 8:00pm at the church in Clarinda.

Shenandoah Chapter of Daughters of American Revolution will meet for a noon luncheon at Denise's Desserts  on Friday, July 18.

The South Page Foundation and CS Fire Dept. will present "Corn Boil 2008" on Friday, July 18 between 5:30 and 10:00pm at the College Springs Park.  Corn Boil will include Corn, BBQ and Pork and Live Music from Area Rock/Country Band "Repeat O'Fender".  For more information or to buy advance tickets, please call 619-699-2451.

Jimmy Blackwood & the Blackwood Brothers will perform at Shenandoah High School Auditorium on Sat., July 19 at 7pm.  Free will offering will be accepted.

Clarinda Regional Health Center will be hosting a Senior Sunday Meal on Sunday, July 20th.  The meal will be served in the conference rooms at 12:00pm.  The cost of the meal is $4.50.  Reservations are required.  For more information or to make reservations, please call 712-542-5879.

Banjos & Bluegrass Band will perform at the Hitchcock House close to Lewis, IA on Sunday, July 20 from 2 till 4pm.  Bring your lawn chair to this event, tours  of the house and refreshments will be available.  In case of rain the concert will be in the Big Red Barn.

Trinity Presbyterian Church in Clarinda will hold their third of four Summer concerts on July 20th at 7:00pm.  Performing will be Sharon McAlpin, piano concert from Clarinda, Iowa.

Stork's Nest Classes will be held on July 21st between 12:00 and 1:00pm at the Church of Christ in Sidney. For more information, please call 712-542-3501.

Stork's Nest Classes will be held on July 22nd between 12:00 and 1:00pm at the Congregational Church in Shenandoah. For more information, please call 712-542-3501.

The Montgomery County YMCA will be presenting a Free Teen Seminar on Tuesday, July 22nd between 6:00 and 7:30pm at the YMCA's Tennis Center Viewing area in Red Oak.   For more information, please call the YMCA at 712-623-2161 or 402-707-0370.

Garden City Farmer's Market in front of Shenandoah City Hall will be open every Wed., from 2pm till 5pm and on Saturday, from 8am till noon throughout the summer.

Hopkins Community will hold a Blood Drive on Wednesday, July 23rd between 3:00 and 7:00pm at the Hopkins Community Center.  For more information, please call 660-778-3315.

The Clarinda Economic Development Corporation's 7th Annual Business Appreciation Golf Outing will be Thursday, July 24th at the Clarinda Country Club.  Registration will be 11:00 to 11:30am, Lunch at 11:30am and Shotgun Start at 12:30pm.  Entry forms must be received no later than July 1st.  For more information or to get entry forms, please call 712-542-2160.

Thursday at the Flatiron and Sidewalk Sale Drawing will be July 24th with the Journeymen, Country Gospel Band will perform downtown between 5:00 and 8:00pm.  The free concert is sponsored by Christian Fellowship Church.  Free snow cones by Baptist Church and sign up for Sidewalk Sale Drawing for $300 in Chamber Gifjt Certificates in Shenandoah.

The Lied Public Library in Clarinda will be offering a free computer class on Friday, July 25th at 10:00am.   For more information, please call 712-542-2416.

Team Gina Benefit, "Walk, Run and Wheelchair Event" will be Saturday, July 26th at The Glenwwod High School Track.  Registration will be at 7:00am and the race will start at 8:00am.  A golf scramble will be held at the Glenwood Golf Course at 12pm and registration at 11.  A spaghetti dinner will be served at Holy Rosary Catholic Church between 5 and 8pm.  All proceeds will go toward Team Gina Fund.  For more information, please call 712-527-4877.

Catholic Health Initiatives and Immanuel Health Systems, Alegent Health is sponsoring the "Doctors Dash" on Saturday, July 26th at 7:30 am in Corning, Iowa.  The event will include 5k and 10Kruns, 5K and One Mile Walks and the new Family Walk.  For more information or to register, please call 641-322-6276.

Shenandoah Medical Center will host a garage sale in the parking lot at 300 Park St. on Sat., July 26th between 8:00am and 12:00pm.

Western Historic Trails Center will hold the Lewis and Clark White Catfish Encampment and the Mormon Battalion Trek Celebration on July 26th and 27th beginning each day at 9:00am in Council Bluffs.  For more infornation, please call the Western Historic Trails Center at 712-366-4900.

The Bloodmobile will be at the DeWitt Community Building in Macedonia on Wed., August 27 from 10:45 until 4:45.  Call Ruby at 712-486-2568 for an appointment.

Trinity Presbyterian Church in Clarinda will hold its final Summer concert on July 27th at 7:00pm.  Performing will be Dr. Rebecca Dunnell, from Maryville, flute concert.

American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held at the YMCA Multi-Purpose Room in Red Oak on Monday, July 28th between 11:30am and 5:30pm.

Stork's Nest Classes will be held on July 28th between 12:00 and 1:00pm at the Hillside Missionary Church and then at Southwest Iowa Families from 6:00 and 7:00pm in Clarinda. For more information, please call 712-542-3501.

Corning Bloodmobile will be at the Corning Community Center on Wednesday, July 30th between 11:00 am and 5:00pm.  For an appointment or for more information, please call 712-322-4551.  Walk-ins are welcome.

Garden City Farmer's Market in front of Shenandoah City Hall will be open every Wed., from 2pm till 5pm and on Saturday, from 8am till noon throughout the summer.