Community Calendar

SATURDAY, MARCH 15

Iowa author Linda Betsinger McCann will be speaking at the Floyd County Museum at 10 a.m. about her newest book, “Rosie the Riveters of Iowa,” a look at the Iowa women who helped keep businesses and industries going during World War II, including specific information about the Oliver Tractor Co.

“Cowboy Church” by Midwest Cowboys at Apple Valley Place, Charles City, including bluegrass/country gospel music and a short Gospel message; open to the public; other musicians welcome to join in.

SATURDAY, MARCH 22

Hunter Education Course by Floyd County Conservation will be held from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Floyd County Fossil and Prairie Park Center near Rockford; required course for anyone born after Jan. 1, 1972, to purchase an Iowa hunting license; to register or for more information contact 641-756-3490 or hreams@floydcoia.org.

Mystery Dinner from 6 to 9 p.m. at St. John Lutheran Church in Charles City; lasagna, salad, bread sticks, tiramisu; rsvp by March 1 to Kim Watkins at 641-330-5441.

Floyd County Cattlemen’s Fundraiser, 5 p.m. social, 6 p.m. prime rib dinner at the Youth Enrichment Center, Floyd County Fairgrounds; tickets available from members, on organization’s facebook page or by calling 641-220-2618.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26

A Rudd-Rockford-Marble Rock High School and Rockford community blood drive will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the RRMR gymnasium at 1460 210th St., Rockford; for more information about blood donation or to schedule a donation call 800-287-4903 or visit lifeservebloodcenter.org.

TUESDAY, APRIL 1

Former Oliver and White Farm employee get-together, 8 to 10:30 a.m. at Dave’s Restaurant in Charles City; to RSVP or get more information call Dick Neal at 641-330-9228, or Duane Kilby at 641-220-6270.

THURSDAY, APRIL 10

County singer Jordan Beem, the Iowa Music Awards County Music Artist of the Year, will appear at the Charles Theater in Charles City at 8 p.m.2024

FRIDAY, APRIL 11

Charles City Area Dollars for Scholars Fundraiser Dinner at the Elks Lodge, 2111 Clark St.; doors open 5:30 p.m., cash bar; 6 p.m. dinner by Ginger’s Top Shelf, including 3 gourmet pasta dishes, salad, bread, dessert; tickets available from board members or by calling 641-330-8207.

SATURDAY, APRIL 19

“Cowboy Church” by Midwest Cowboys at Apple Valley Place, Charles City, including bluegrass/country gospel music and a short Gospel message; open to the public; other musicians welcome to join in.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 23

IC Church Spring Salad Luncheon and Card Party at the Columbus Club, 502 Clark St., Charles City, serving 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. with homemade hot chicken salad, cold salads, dessert, drink; tickets available at the church office and at the door; bridge, 500 and euchre card games begin at 12:30 p.m.

SATURDAY, MAY 17

“Cowboy Church” by Midwest Cowboys at Apple Valley Place, Charles City, including bluegrass/country gospel music and a short Gospel message; open to the public; other musicians welcome to join in.

PUBLIC MEETINGS

Listing of area public meeting times and locations at bit.ly/CCPress-PublicMtg.

REGULAR EVENTS

• Charles City Mobile Food Pantry distribution first Wednesday of each month from 5 to 6 p.m. at the Youth Enrichment Center at the Floyd County Fairgrounds, 2516 7-Mile Road, Charles City; for more information call 641-220-1769.

• Charles City Arts Center – Creative Thursdays, 5 to 7:30 p.m.: March 6 – Mandala Rock Painting; March 13 – no class; March 20 – Karaoke Night; March 27 – String Art; Charles City Arts Center.

• Charles City Community Center – Congregate meals onsite at 11:55 a.m. Mondays through Fridays after 11 a.m. programs; reserve meals by leaving a message at 641-228-3114. Public bingo at 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays.

• Messiah’s Food Pantry, open 9 a.m. to noon Wednesdays, noon to 3 p.m. Fridays, and 10 a.m. to noon Saturdays; 102 N. Main St., Charles City, access at the rear of the building; for more information call 641-257-1119.

• Floyd County Republican Party meets the third Monday of the month at 7 p.m. at 523 N. Main St. Charles City.

SUPPORT GROUPS

• Alzheimer’s Support Group – third Thursday of every month at 4 p.m. at the Floyd County Public Health Office, 1003 Gilbert St., Charles City; aimed at family, friends and other caregivers; 641-257-6111 for more info.

• Al-Anon and Co-dependency meetings – Hope House, 805 Wisconsin St., Charles City – Al-Anon 12-step program for families and friends of alcoholics, 7 p.m. Tuesdays; Co-dependency meetings for men and women unable to maintain functional relationships, 7 p.m. Mondays; more info 641-228-7453.

• Alcoholics Anonymous meetings – Hope House, 805 Wisconsin St., Charles City – open spiritual meetings at 11 a.m. Sundays; closed meetings at 10 a.m. Mondays; closed happy meetings at 5 p.m. Fridays; open meetings at 6 p.m. Saturdays; closed meeting at Messiah Lutheran Church at 8 p.m. Mondays (first Monday of month open meeting); more info 641-228-7453.

• Floyd and Mitchell Counties Child Abuse Prevention Council (FMCCAPC) meets the third Wednesday of each month at 10:30 a.m. at the Floyd County Department of Health and Human Services, 1206 S. Main St, Charles City.

• GriefShare grief recovery and support group will meet at St. John Lutheran Church, Charles City, at 6:30 p.m. every Tuesday from Jan. 14 through April 8; for more information, call St. John Lutheran Church at 641-228-3397

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