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Calendar
Buchanan
County
Extension Office Calendar
Independence
Motor
Speedway
2009
Race
Schedule
Hawkeye
Community College - Independence Center
East Buchanan
Schools
Independence
Schools
Jessup
Schools
Operation Threshold "Family Nest" Program
This program will be open to income qualifying families with children
ages 0-5 or expectant parents who are residents of Buchanan County. For
enrollment information call 319/334-6081.
Free GED, Adult Basic
Education at Hawkeye Center
Free GED and Adult Basic Education classes are being held at Hawkeye
Community College's Independence Center, located on Jamestown Avenue in
Independence. These classes, sponsored by Hawkeye Community College,
meet
on Tuesday & Thursday evenings from 6 to 8:30 p.m. To enroll call
319/334-3131 or call the Metro center at 319/234-5745.
Fontana Park Wildlife
Need Meat
Do you have some meat in your freezers that is going to waste ? If so
please consider donating it to the animals in the Fontana Park Wildlife
Displays. Please call Fontana Park at 319/636-2617 for more information.
Bingo Every Tuesday in Independence
Bingo is held at the Buchanan County Fair Grounds every Tuesday night
at the
4-H building. It has a progressive jackpot starting $300 and 51 numbers
and reaching $600 as the numbers called progress. Early birds at 6:30
p.m.; regular session starting at 6:45. Concession available
Local Food Pantry Needs Donations
The Independence Area Food Pantry is in need of food and monetary
donations.
The Independence Food Pantry is located at 201 2nd Ave. NE, in
Independence. Phone is (319) 334-2451.
March
2010
March
24
Reel Time for Kids and Teens
March 24, 2010 1:30 pm
805 1st Street East
Enjoy your afternoon off from
school with a free movie at the library beginning at 1:30 pm. Bring
your pillows and enjoy the free popcorn. More info: 334-2470 or
www.indylibrary.org or find us on Facebook.
Operation Family
Pack, Independence
March 24, 2010
Time: 1:15 pm
First Presbyterian Church
If the only meals some children eat are at school, what do they eat
when they’re not in school? In partnership with the Northeast Iowa Food
Bank, the Operation Family Pack, Independence sends children in need
home from school with foods that are shelf-stable, kid-friendly and
healthy. The foods are easily prepared and consumed when parents are
working and can’t prepare meals for their children, or when there
simply isn’t enough food at home for the children to eat. Come and join
in preparing bags of food for the kids, First Presbyterian Church,
Fellowship Room at 1:15 p.m. Contact Jon Holland, 319-361-3126 or
jholland@indytel.com.
March
27
St. Johns School Spring Fling 2010
Social Hour 5 pm;
Dinner 7 pm
Heartland Acres Event Center
Tickets: $20 in advance ($22.50 at the door)
Auctions & Prizes Following
Games --- Raffle --- Silent & Live Auctions
Orlando Getaway, Winter Park Getaway, Freezer full of meat, plus
keepsake items and theme baskets from each grade and much, much more!
Tickets can be purchased at St. John Parish & School Offices or at
the door.
All Proceeds Benefit PTO Sponsored Projects
Friends Book
Sale
March 27, 2010
10 am - 2 pm
805 First St East
Friends Book Sale
The Friends of the Independence Public Library will be having book
sales in the Friends room during March. Visit the library between 10 am
- 12 pm to browse in the Friends store. Profits support the library.
More info: 334-2470 or www.indylibrary.org
Chamber's Easter Egg
Hunt
March 27, 2010
2:00 pm
High School Football Field
Children ages 0-11 years are invited to see the Easter Bunny and hunt
for candy-filled Easter eggs.
The Easter Bunny will be on site, so bring your camera
*If weather doesn’t permit, Ages 0-5 will be in West Elementary gym and
ages 6-11 will be in the Middle School
Buchanan County Early
Childhood Fair
March 27, 2010
9 am to 1 pm
Heartland Acres Event Center
Free Admission*
(*No admission will be charged to attend the Early Childhood Fair;
Regular Admission applies to the Agribition Center)
Activities Include:
Information on area services for children ages 0-5
Vision Screening, Free Books, Hands-on Family Activities
Ambulance, Fire Truck, Electric Truck
Car Seat Safety Checks - Call 334-4218 for appointment
Women Celebrating Diversity 16th Annual Scholarship Dinner
March 29, 2010
Social Time 6 pm - Dinner 6:30 pm
Heartland Acres Event Centr
Speaker: Heather McClintock Doidge
Theme: Iowa Proud
Tickets are $20 and must be purchased by March 21st
Tickets available at Connie's Hallmark and Laree's
or from Committe Members Brenda Ristvedt, Vicki McClintock, Cheryl
Hand, Carol Fisher, Merry Christensen, Kathy Hoeger, Barb Sabin, Peg
Magner, Nancy Dodge, Kathryn Jensen, Mary Ellen Earles or Liz Kilgard
April
2010
April
7
Operation Family
Pack, Independence
March 24, 2010
Time: 1:15 pm
First Presbyterian Church
If the only meals some children eat are at school, what do they eat
when they’re not in school? In partnership with the Northeast Iowa Food
Bank, the Operation Family Pack, Independence sends children in need
home from school with foods that are shelf-stable, kid-friendly and
healthy. The foods are easily prepared and consumed when parents are
working and can’t prepare meals for their children, or when there
simply isn’t enough food at home for the children to eat. Come and join
in preparing bags of food for the kids, First Presbyterian Church,
Fellowship Room at 1:15 p.m. Contact Jon Holland, 319-361-3126 or
jholland@indytel.com.
April
8
TRIVIA at Bill's
Pizza & Smokehouse
7 pm
201 1st Street West
Join in the fun at 7 pm!
April
18
WORLD’S LARGEST
TRACTOR COMING TO IOWA
2600 Swan Lake Blvd
“Big Bud 16V - 747”, the world’s largest tractor, will be making its
way to Iowa for the first time ever this spring.
April
21
Operation Family
Pack, Independence
March 24, 2010
Time: 1:15 pm
First Presbyterian Church
If the only meals some children eat are at school, what do they eat
when they’re not in school? In partnership with the Northeast Iowa Food
Bank, the Operation Family Pack, Independence sends children in need
home from school with foods that are shelf-stable, kid-friendly and
healthy. The foods are easily prepared and consumed when parents are
working and can’t prepare meals for their children, or when there
simply isn’t enough food at home for the children to eat. Come and join
in preparing bags of food for the kids, First Presbyterian Church,
Fellowship Room at 1:15 p.m. Contact Jon Holland, 319-361-3126 or
jholland@indytel.com.
April
24
Garage Sale Saturday
Spring Garage Sales throughout the Independence Area!
May
2010
May
5
Operation Family
Pack, Independence
March 24, 2010
Time: 1:15 pm
First Presbyterian Church
If the only meals some children eat are at school, what do they eat
when they’re not in school? In partnership with the Northeast Iowa Food
Bank, the Operation Family Pack, Independence sends children in need
home from school with foods that are shelf-stable, kid-friendly and
healthy. The foods are easily prepared and consumed when parents are
working and can’t prepare meals for their children, or when there
simply isn’t enough food at home for the children to eat. Come and join
in preparing bags of food for the kids, First Presbyterian Church,
Fellowship Room at 1:15 p.m. Contact Jon Holland, 319-361-3126 or
jholland@indytel.com.
May
19
Operation Family
Pack, Independence
March 24, 2010
Time: 1:15 pm
First Presbyterian Church
If the only meals some children eat are at school, what do they eat
when they’re not in school? In partnership with the Northeast Iowa Food
Bank, the Operation Family Pack, Independence sends children in need
home from school with foods that are shelf-stable, kid-friendly and
healthy. The foods are easily prepared and consumed when parents are
working and can’t prepare meals for their children, or when there
simply isn’t enough food at home for the children to eat. Come and join
in preparing bags of food for the kids, First Presbyterian Church,
Fellowship Room at 1:15 p.m. Contact Jon Holland, 319-361-3126 or
jholland@indytel.com.
June
2010
June 11
Friday Night Live @ 5
5 - 9 pm
Riverwalk Park
June
12
8th Annual R.A.S.H. Ride
9 am
Pre-registeration fee is $23 with shirt and day of event is $25 with
shirt.
June
18
4th Annual Uncorked! Wine Tasting
6:00 pm
Heartland Acres Agribition Center
Attendees will be served in the Great Spaces in the heart of the
Agribition Center from Iowa wineries Cedar Ridge, Daly Creek, Fireside,
Park Farm, Summerset, Tabor Home, Wide River and Winneshiek Wildberry
and distributors Dimitri, Glazers and Johnson Brothers. The assortment
of wines is wide and varied from the sweet to the very dry.
Along with the wine, there is music, hors d’oeuvres, fellowship and
exhibits for viewing, there will also be a silent auction.
Jon Holland was pleased to present the Independence Area Food Pantry
more than $3,000 from donations received for the 2009 event.
July
2010
July 2
4th of July Celebration Begins!
Join Independence as we celebrate "Independence Day"
Riverwalk Park
July
3
150th Annual 4th of July Parade
9 am
July
4
4th of July Breakfast at the Mill
8:00 AM
Join the Independence Area Chamber of Commerce and have breakfast at
the historic Wapsipinicon Mill from 8 am - Noon!
4th of July Celebration
Riverwalk Park
July
9
Friday Night Live @ 5
5 - 9 pm
Riverwalk Park
July
13-18
Buchanan County Fair Week
August
2010
August 6
Friday Night Live @ 5
5 - 9 pm
Riverwalk Park
August
28
Independence Brew-B-Q
Riverwalk Park
October
2010
October 2
Garage Sale Saturday
5 - 9 pm
Fall Garage Sales throughout the Independence Area!
October
16
Fall Craft Show
9 am - 3 pm
Falcon Civic Center
November
2010
November 2
Buchanan County Health Trust Dinner
Heartland Acres Event Center
December
2010
December 2
Jingle on Main
Join Independence as we celebrate the magic of the season!
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