Daily Diary
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THURSDAY, MAY 17
The American Red Cross Bloodmobile will be held at the Saints Peter & Paul Catholic Parish Center at 105 West 5th Street in Atlantic on May 17th from noon to 6:00 pm. To make an appointment contact Fred or Becky Hunt at 243-5777. Walk-ins are always welcome.
The regular weekly Kiwanis’ meeting will be held on May 17th at the Atlantic Pizza Ranch at noon. John & Jo Beth Lee will be joining to share about helping out in Japan after the 2011 tsunami.
SATURDAY, MAY 19
MONDAY, MAY 21
TUESDAY, MAY 22
The 6th annual Iowa State University Athletics Department Tailgate Tour will be held at the Atlantic Golf & Country Club on May 22nd from noon to 1:00 pm. Food will be available for purchase. The Atlantic event will feature Athletic Director Jamie Pollard, Head Football Coach Paul Rhoads, Head Men’s Basketball Coach Fred Hoiberg, Head Women’s Basketball Coach Bill Fennelly, Head Wrestling Coach Kevin Jackson, Head Volleyball Coach Christy Johnson-Lynch and John Walters of the Cyclones.tv network. The event will provide a chance for Iowa State fans of all ages to interact with coaches, student-athletes and staff. Anyone with questions about the event can contact Ray Underwood at 243-5283.
The Iowa Master Gardener summer webinars will be starting on May 22nd and are free to all local residents with an interest in gardening. The 2012 series is titled “Garden Goodness” and will be hosted by Iowa State University Extension county offices on the fourth Tuesday of the month, May through August. The Cass County Extension Office is a local host site. Each session will provide information about vegetable gardening, but from a variety of perspectives. The first presentation in the series is scheduled for May 22nd from 6:30-8:30 pm. ISU Extension horticulture specialist Ajay Nair will cover the basics of Growing Vegetables. Participants will watch the presentation live from campus, projected onto a large screen, and have the opportunity to ask questions and discuss the topic with the presenter. For more information, or to register, call the Cass County Extension Office at 712-243-1132, email keolson@iastate.edu, or stop by the Extension Office at 805 W. 10th St in Atlantic. Upcoming dates, presenters and topics for the 2012 series are: On June 26th, from 6:30-7:30 pm. Angie Tagtow will discuss Food Gardening and Health; from 7:30-8:30 pm. Denise Fikes will talk about Glenwood’s Giving Garden. On July 24th, from 6:30-7:30 pm. Linda Naeve will talk on the Peoples Garden Project and Working with Youth; from 7:30-8:30 pm. Cindy Haynes will discuss Edible Ornamentals. The final session on August 28th, from 6:30-8:30 pm will feature Angela Tedesco presenting the Top Ten Sustainable Gardening Tips from Turtle Farm. Participants are not required to have completed Master Gardener training to attend, however the session will fulfill Master Gardener continuing education requirements. There is no charge to attend the classes, and no requirements to attend the entire series. Interested local gardeners are encouraged to attend any session that catches their interest. Pre-registration is encouraged, but not required, to allow local staff to plan for appropriate accommodations. For more information, or to register, call the Cass County Extension Office at 712-243-1132, email keolson@iastate.edu, or stop by the Extension Office at 805 W. 10th St in Atlantic.
FRIDAY, MAY 25
SATURDAY, MAY 26
Tivoli Fest will be held on May 26th and 27th. The annual Danish American Festival is held each year on Memorial Day weekend. The theme is “A Burst of Tivoli”. Tivoli Fest events held on Saturday and Sunday include: Mill to Mermaid Fun Run/Walk –Saturday, 8:00 am, Parade Saturday at 11 am, children’s events at the Elk Horn Library,open-air market on the Danish walking street, Danish food, live entertainment, Vikings and Danish folk dancing, band and Tivoli beer garden, fireworks are held on Saturday 9 pm. The Third Annual Tour de Tivoli Bike Ride is on Sunday at 8 am, plus a lot more! Of course, the historical attractions in Elk Horn will be open throughout the weekend as well as the many retail shops in town. Pick up detailed information and a schedule of events in the official Tivoli newspaper available during the festival at the Information Booth. Mark your calendars for May 26thand 27th and enjoy Memorial Day weekend in Elk Horn! Elk Horn is located six miles north of I-80, Exit 54.
Geocaching 101 will be held at the Cold Springs State Park Campground shelter on May 26th at 7:00 pm. Spend the day learning about a newer technology to help you explore nature. GPS units will be available for the class or bring your own. Pre-register by calling 712-769-2372 and also let them know if you will be providing your own GPS. This is open to the public and you don’t have to be camping at the park to attend.
Atlantic Farmer’s Market will begin June 2nd and end October 27th and be held at the Orscheln’s parking lot at 7th & Plum. Hours are Tuesdays from 5-7 pm and Saturdays 9-11 am. New vendors are welcome, yearly vendor fee is $25. You don’t have to attend market every time it is in session to be a vendor. For more information contact Kathee McCrory, Market Manager at 712-249-2758. Atlantic Farmers’ Market features all sorts of seasonal fresh fruits, vegetables, baked goods, homemade jams and jellies, some craft items and lots of friendly visiting.
A “Better Choices/Better Health” Self-management Workshop will be held in Atlantic at the Allen House. Volunteer community members who have a chronic condition or take care of someone who has a chronic condition lead the 2 hour sessions held once a week for six weeks. This program is FREE of charge. Classes are every Wednesday from June 6th – July 18th from 1-3 pm, there will be no class on July 4th. Participants will learn how to deal with depression, get started with healthy eating and exercise, communicate effectively with their doctor and health care team, manage stress, fatigue, fear and frustration, solve problems, and get more out of life. Any questions call, Karla Akers or Melissa Stark , Cass County Public Health, 712-243-8006.
MONDAY, MAY 28
Anita Congregational United Church of Christ, 501 Locust St in Anita will holding their annual Memorial Day dinner on May 28th at 11 am immediately following the Memorial Day Services at the Anita Evergreen Cemetery. They will be serving ham balls, baked potato, corn, green beans, salad, dinner roll, drink and their delicious homemade pies. Cost is $8 for adult and $4 for children 12 and under.
FRIDAY, JUNE 1
SATURDAY, JUNE 2
The Atlantic Area’s Customer Appreciation Days continue on June 2nd. A FREE hot dog lunch will be held on June 2nd from 11-1 pm in the City Park. There will be games and prizes for the kids and up to $500 in giveaways – sign up at participating stores.
Walnut Community Club Garage Sale Day will be held on June 2nd from 7:30 am-12:00 rain or shine. There are over 10 locations and maps will be at each location, watch for balloons.
SUNDAY, JUNE 3
The 62nd Audubon Flight Breakfast will be held on June 3rd from 6:30-10:30 am at the Audubon Airport. There is FREE breakfast for all fly-ins. They will be serving ham & cheese omelets, pancakes, coffee, milk and juice. Cost is $7 for adults and $5 for children 11 and under. Tickets are available at Audubon State Bank, Landmans Bank, Audubon Foods, Chamber Office and at the door. A shuttle bus to the airport from D.R. & K.W. Transtor, Inc. You can bike, walk on the T-Bone Trail to the bicycle parking area at the airport. For more information call the Audubon Chamber of Commerce, 712-563-3780. This is sponsored by the Audubon Chamber of Commerce.
EXTRAS ….
The Iowa Master Gardener summer webinars are free to all local residents with an interest in gardening. The 2012 series is titled “Garden Goodness” and will be hosted by Iowa State University Extension county offices on the fourth Tuesday of the month, May through August. The Cass County Extension Office is a local host site. Each session will provide information about vegetable gardening, but from a variety of perspectives. Upcoming dates, presenters and topics for the 2012 series are: On June 26th, from 6:30-7:30 pm. Angie Tagtow will discuss Food Gardening and Health; from 7:30-8:30 pm. Denise Fikes will talk about Glenwood’s Giving Garden. On July 24th, from 6:30-7:30 pm. Linda Naeve will talk on the Peoples Garden Project and Working with Youth; from 7:30-8:30 pm. Cindy Haynes will discuss Edible Ornamentals. The final session on August 28th, from 6:30-8:30 pm will feature Angela Tedesco presenting the Top Ten Sustainable Gardening Tips from Turtle Farm. Participants are not required to have completed Master Gardener training to attend, however the session will fulfill Master Gardener continuing education requirements. There is no charge to attend the classes, and no requirements to attend the entire series. Interested local gardeners are encouraged to attend any session that catches their interest. Pre-registration is encouraged, but not required, to allow local staff to plan for appropriate accommodations. For more information, or to register, call the Cass County Extension Office at 712-243-1132, email keolson@iastate.edu, or stop by the Extension Office at 805 W. 10th St in Atlantic.
Little Lambs Preschool, has openings for the 2012-2013 school year. Please call 712-243-4421 for more information or feel free to stop by at your convenience 811 Oak St. in Atlantic.
Atlantic Farmer’s Market will begin June 2nd and end October 27th and be held at the Orscheln’s parking lot at 7th & Plum. Hours are Tuesdays from 5-7 pm and Saturdays 9-11 am. New vendors are welcome, yearly vendor fee is $25. You don’t have to attend market every time it is in session to be a vendor. For more information contact Kathee McCrory, Market Manager at 712-249-2758. Atlantic Farmers’ Market features all sorts of seasonal fresh fruits, vegetables, baked goods, homemade jams and jellies, some craft items and lots of friendly visiting.
Baby Ryder is the baby of Amy Maynes and Kelby Kurt Smith. Dawnel Smith (Anita, Iowa Class of 1976) is the Paternal Grandmother and Lynette Olson (Greenfield, Iowa) is the Maternal Grandmother. For those wishing to help with expenses for Baby Ryder who was born with a cleft palate, please send to account in the name of “Ryder Smith Fund” at First National Bank, 101 NE Hayes Street, Greenfield, Iowa 50849 Attention: Jennifer. Any questions, please call Jennifer Garside at First National Bank phone: 1-641-743-2163.
Grief Share Grief Support, Amy Roland will meet on Wednesdays until the end of the year from 10:00-11:00 am at 1011 East 10th Street in Atlantic. Call the Roland Funeral Home at 243-5492 or 1-877-243-5492.
Divorce Care, with Treva Turpin, will meet on Wednesday from 3:30-5:00 pm at Evangelical Free Church on 22nd & Chestnut St. in Atlantic. Call the Roland Funeral Home at 243-5492 or 1-877-243-5492.
A Cancer Support Group will meet the 3rd Monday of the month at 7:00 pm at the First Church of Christ in Atlantic (1310 W. 7th St.). This is to help cancer survivors and their loved ones express their concerns, frustrations and suggestions. This is simply a meeting with others who share a common thread. There is no form or structured program, it is simply an opportunity to meet together, support and find comfort in each other. Call Rod Schuler 712-243-2532 or Norma Hemphill 712-249-1021
. A memorial fund has been established for the children and family for Mike Collins, a firefighter who was killed while assisting in injury accident by a motor vehicle. Donations can be dropped off or mailed to: Shelby Fire Department Mike Collins Memorial Fund, Shelby County State Bank Shelby Branch, PO Box 279, 425 East St., Shelby, IA 51570.
American Legion Post #43 meeting at the Amory at 7 pm. Meetings are held the 1st Tuesday of every month.
HCCMS Family Planning is a program available for men and women of all ages, offering reproductive and other health services to help you get and stay healthy. They serve anyone requesting family planning services regardless of residency, household income or gender. In Cass County, your HCCMS office is located at Cass County Home Care, 1500 E 10th St., Atlantic, IA. For more information or to make an appointment call 712-243-7551 or 1-800-993-4345.
Atlantic Coca-Cola Center and Museum will be open every Saturday from 1:00 – 4:00 pm. The museum is located on 207 Chestnut Street. For an appointment call the Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce at 712-243-3017 or 877-283-2124. The Atlantic Coca-Cola Center and Museum will be closed February and March. If there is a group wanting a tour they can still contact the Chamber to make those arrangements. We will then have a grand “reopening” in April.
The Eagles in Atlantic serve breakfast every day to help raise money for charities from 7am-noon that is open to the public. The have officers meeting every Monday at 7:00 pm and regular meeting at 7:30 pm.
H.O.P.E. – Helping Other People Excel, will be held on Thursdays from 3:15-4:45 pm at the Partnership For Progress (1800 W. 22nd Suite #100) in Atlantic. This is open to the public and everyone is invited to attend. For more information – Diane – 243-4269, Jennifer – 778-2174, Rikelle – 254-4906 or Vince – 254-1236. IS CANCELED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
Weight Watchers meeting will be held on Thursdays at 5:30 pm at the United Church of Christ on 16th St. in Atlantic. TOPS - Take Off Pounds Sensibly a non profit weight loss support group meets every
Thursday in the Heritage House Rec Room. Weigh in from 5-5:30 pm with meeting from 6-6:30pm. For more information call Barb at 243-6222.
Support group for people with Parkinson’s disease and their family, caregivers or befrienders is held the 3rd Tuesday of the month from 1-3 pm in the Commons room of Summerset Estates, the condos in the north end of the 3rd street in Fontanelle. For further directions or questions about this support group, call Lyle or LaVon at 641-745-4044.
Eagles Charity Bingo is every Wednesday night and is open to the public. Doors open at 4:30, early birds at 6:30 with regular games starting at 7 pm. The current charity is for Teigan Kinze, a 3 year old with many medical problems. Parkinson’s Support Group will be held the 3rd Wednesday each month at 2 pm at the Heritage House in Atlantic.
Sharing the Bounty - A free meal for the needy will be held the 1st Wednesday of the month from 5:30 – 6:30 pm at SS Peter & Paul Parish Center in Atlantic all ages are welcome.
The Atlantic Lions Club takes used eye glasses and hearing aids. You can drop them off at these Atlantic locations: Hy-Vee, W & S Appliance, Fareway, or any Lions Club member.
The Kiwanis Club of Atlantic will be holding a satellite Breakfast Club twice a month of the 2nd and 3rd Fridays of the month. The meetings will be held at The Farmer’s Kitchen at 7:00 am. The breakfast meeting is for all members of Kiwanis – especially those who find it difficult to make it to the club’s regular meetings at noon. It will also provide an opportunity for those who would like to join Kiwanis, but are unable to do so because the noon meetings don’t fit their schedule. For information on the breakfast club, contact Dennis Butler, club President, at 243-4953. Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to changing the world on child and one community at a time. The Kiwanis Club of Atlantic regular meetings are at the Pizza Ranch, weekly on Thursdays at noon.
The Shelby County Public Health Nursing Department at Myrtue Medical Center is able to offer immunizations to infants andchildrenthrough age18 that qualify under the Vaccine for Children (VFC) program guidelines. These free vaccines are offered to children with Medicaid coverage, children without any healthinsurancecoverage, children of American Indian or Alaskan Native decent, or children with health insurance that does not cover any of the cost of routine immunizations.For Influenza vaccine please call the Community Health office at755-4422 for an appointment.
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