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CASS COUNTY FOOD PANTRIES:

Atlantic Food Pantry: 704 W. 7th St. Hours: Thurs., 12:30 – 3 pm (or until all food sacks are distributed) Drive-through pantry (For safety reasons, there will be no access to the Pantry from 7th Street (Highway 6) during Thursday afternoon food distributions. Pantry Client vehicles will approach the Pantry from the East on 6th Street, turning South on Palm Street, then West on the access road directly in front of the Pantry to receive food. Cars will then exit north on the alley next to the Pantry. Traffic markers will guide the cars before and during food distribution.) Food Referrals are not needed. There is a pick-up limit of 3 households per vehicle. Pantry phone: (712) 243-5019 from 9-11 AM Mon. and Thurs. only

Anita Food Pantry: 208 Chestnut St. Drive-through pantry. Phone: (712) 250-0410 Hours: 1st & 3rd Saturdays, 8-10 am

Cumberland Care & Share Pantry: Methodist Church, 317 Monroe St.  Phone: (712) 774-5818 Hours: 1st & 3rd Wed., 4:30pm- 5:30pm

Lord’s Cupboard of Griswold: Methodist Church, 100 Cass St. Phone: (712) 778-4178 Hours: 2nd and 4th Tuesday, 11am – 2pm

Adair-Casey Food Pantries are available to those living in the Adair-Casey School District on the second Thursday 6-8pm and the fourth Saturday 9-11am each month.
Locations – Adair United Methodist Church – in alley on north side of church, and
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TUESDAY, JUNE 10

2025 Summer Day Camps “Rocking Reptiles” takes place on Tuesday, June 10 from 9am-noon at Cold Springs Park Campground Shelter near Lewis. Learn about reptiles and critters with scales, make crafts and play games in this free camp for Kindergarten kids and 1st graders. Limit of 20 campers. Register at go.iastate.edu/7CRTPC or call 712-243-1132

Share Our Blessings at 104 E 13th St in Atlantic will be open from Noon-2. Please enter through the basement door facing Elm Street. Lots of clothes, housewares, children’s book and more. All for free!!

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 11

2025 Summer Day Camps “Amazing Pollination” takes place on Wednesday, June 11 from 9am-4pm at Cold Springs Park Campground Shelter near Lewis. Learn about what pollinators do and why they are important, make crafts and  play games. Bring a sack lunch! The cost for this camp is $10/ camper with a limit of 20 campers. For 2nd and 3rd graders. Register at go.iastate.edu/7CRTPC or call 712-243-1132

Heritage House Program takes place on Wednesday, June 11 beginning at 2pm.  Visit exotic ports of Qatar, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emerites as Wray Ludington tells of his cruise to the Persian Gulf.

THURSDAY, JUNE 12

Produce In the Park takes place on Thursday, June 12 from 4:30-6:30pm in the Atlantic City Park. Kids! Bring your bike and helmet for bike decorating, adult trike rides, a free helmet giveaway and much more! Karam’s Greek Grill, A-Town SmokeSHack and Lucky Wife Wine Slushies, along with locally grown and produced meats, eggs, vegetables, fruits, plants, crafts, seasonal decor and so much more can be found in the park! Get valuable information from local businesses and organizations and Cass Health’s Clinical Dietitian, Sarah Andersen will be the Guest Chef.  And enjoy live music with Dr. Dave! Visit www.ProduceInTheParkAtlanticIowa.com for more information. SNAP/EBT and Double Up Food Bucks are accepted at all Produce In The park markets.

2025 Summer Day Camps “Our Earth” takes place on Thursday, June 12 from 9am-4pm at Cold Springs Park Campground Shelter near Lewis. Explore everything the Earth has to offer us through crafts and games. Bring a sack lunch. Cost is $10/camper with a limit of 20 campers.  Register at go.iastate.edu/7CRTPC or call 712-243-1132. For 4th and 5th graders.

Thunder N2 Atlantic takes place on the second Thursday of each month beginning in June through October. The Chariots Of Faith chapter of the Christian Motorcyclists Association hosts this bike night on Thursday, June 12 from 5:30-7:30pm. Meet in the parking lot of Grace Cornerstone Fellowship at 906 Sunnyside Lane. Check out mods, talk about rides taken this year and where rides are being planned.

Intro To Prairie And Plant ID takes place on Thursday, June 12 at Cold Springs County Park near Lewis beginning at 6pm. Cass County Conservation and Trees Forever is sponsoring this tour with Cass County Naturalist Lora Kanning. Visit briphagen@treesforever.org or call 515-370-1291 for more information.

FRIDAY, JUNE 13

2025 Summer Day Camps “Rocking Reptiles” takes place on Friday, June 13 from 9am-noon and from 1-4pm in Camblin Addition Shelter at Sunnyside Park in Atlantic. Learn about reptiles and critters with scales, make crafts and play games in this free camp for Kindergarten kids and 1st graders. Limit of 20 campers. Register at go.iastate.edu/7CRTPC or call 712-243-1132

Storytime In the Prairie takes place on Friday, June 13 from 10-11am in the Jens Jensen Prairie Landscape Park. There will be snacks and activities to match each monthly theme. This free event is for Grades K – 3. Call (712) 764-7001 for more information.

BPOE Elks Lodge #445 and BPO DOES # 23 Flag Day Program takes place on Friday, June 13 beginning at 4:30pm at the Elks Lodge in Atlantic. Serving BBQ Beef with sides…free to Veterans and Active Military plus one guest. Flag Day program will follow the meal at 5:30pm in the Atlantic City Park. Open to the public for a freewill donation.

The Rose Theater in Audubon will be showing Thunderbolts (PG13) on Friday, June 13 and Saturday, June 14 at 7pm. Doors open at 6:30pm. Sunday matinee is at 2pm and doors open at 1:30. All seats are $4 cash and concessions are available for cash only.

SATURDAY. JUNE 14

Kid’s Fishing Derby will be held on Saturday, June 14 at Cold Springs Park near Lewis from 9-10:30am. Check in begins at 8:15am. Open to all youth 15 and under. There will be prizes and trophies awarded. Must pre-register by calling 712-769-2372.

Yoga In the Prairie takes place on Saturday, June 14 from 10-11am at Museum Of Danish America in Elk Korn. Grab your yoga mat and join instructor Katie Sandquist of Yoga to Love our Bodies for monthly community wellness surrounded by the beauty of nature. All levels are welcome. Cost is $8 per session and $6 per session for museum members. Please register for each session individually. Call ( 712) 764-7001 for more information.

60th Wedding Anniversary Open House for Dick and Sylvia Andersen of Exira will take place on Saturday June 14 from 1-4 pm at the First Baptist Church in Brayton. Everyone is welcome to come and celebrate with Dick and Sylvia.

2025 Nature Tots Preschool Program “Rainforest Rangers” takes place on Thursday, June 14 from 2-4pm at Cold Springs Park Campground Shelter in Lewis. Explore the rainforest and learn about the plants and animals that live there.  Open to preschoolers only- ages 3-5 years old. Must be accompanied by an adult.You must register for this free event at lkanning@cassciia.us or call 712-769-2372.

Lewis Day Celebration and Car Show will be held on Saturday, June 14 from 2-6pm in Downtown Lewis. Classic cars, Hot Rods, Rat Rods and More! If it makes you smile…bring it! Call 712-250-0446 to register. A Quirky “Stand Still Parade” will take place along with Corn Hole Tournament, Tractor Pedal Pulls, Tricky Trikes, Smoked Sloppy Joes and Fireworks are all part of the Lewis Day Celebration. Beer Garden is open from 2-10pm and dance to live music with Dirt Road Divide from 6-10pm. Bring a chair or blanket and have a fun day in the park!

Mid-Summer’s Day Celebration takes place on Saturday, June 14 from 5-7pm at the Swedish Heritage Cultural Center in Stanton. The Swedish Heritage & Cultural Center in Stanton is open Wednesday-Saturday from 1-4pm April through October.

The Outlook Study Club takes place on Monday, June 16 beginning at 5:30pm in the Elk Horn town hall. Celebrating its 85th anniversary with an open house and salad supper. All previous and current members, as well as the whole community, are invited and encouraged to attend and celebrate this milestone. The Outlook Study Club supports the Elk Horn Public Library and many other community organizations and events.

SUNDAY, JUNE 15

Celebrate Irvin Perdue’s 100th Birthday on Sunday, June 15 at Wheeler Grove Church, 44353 Chestnut Rd in Carson. Irvin is a WW2 Veteran and long-time Pottawattamie County farmer. Celebrate Irvin from 2-4pm or send a card to 13509 450th Street, Carson, Iowa 51525

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 18

2025 Summer Day Camps “Amazing Pollination” takes place on Wednesday, June 18 from 9am-4pm at Lake Anita Primitive Campground #39 and #40. Learn about what pollinators do and why they are important, make crafts and  play games. Bring a sack lunch! The cost for this camp is $10/ camper with a limit of 20 campers. For 2nd and 3rd graders. Register at go.iastate.edu/7CRTPC or call 712-243-1132

THURSDAY, JUNE 19

2025 Summer Day Camps “Our Earth” takes place on Thursday, June 19 from 9am-4pm at Lake Anita’s Primitive Campground #39 and #40. Explore everything the Earth has to offer us through crafts and games. Bring a sack lunch. Cost is $10/camper with a limit of 20 campers.  Register at go.iastate.edu/7CRTPC or call 712-243-1132. For 4th and 5th graders.

Produce In The Park takes place on Thursday, June 19 from 4:30-6:30pm in the Atlantic City Park. It’s Live Calf Day in the park! Noble Provisions will be grilling burgers, Art In the Park takes place and Dance Atlantic will be performing.  You’ll find locally grown and produced meats, eggs, vegetables, fruits, plants, crafts, seasonal decor and so much more. Get valuable information from local businesses and organizations!  Visit www.ProduceInTheParkAtlanticIowa.com for more information. SNAP/EBT and Double Up Food Bucks are accepted at all Produce In The park markets.

FRIDAY, JUNE 20

2025 Summer Day Camps “Our Earth” takes place on Friday, June 20 from 9am-4pm at Camblin Addition in Sunnyside Park in Atlantic. Explore everything the Earth has to offer us through crafts and games. Bring a sack lunch. Cost is $10/camper with a limit of 20 campers.  Register at go.iastate.edu/7CRTPC or call 712-243-1132. For 4th and 5th graders.

The Rose Theater in Audubon will be showing Mission Impossible Final Reckoning (PG-13)  on Friday, June 20 and Saturday, June 21 at 7pm. Doors open at 6:30pm. Sunday matinee is at 2pm and doors open at 1:30. All seats are $4 cash and concessions are available for cash only.

SATURDAY, JUNE 21

Paint A Barn Square with Barb Goos takes place on Saturday, June 21 at Corning Center For the Fine Arts from 10am-1pm. Use acrylic paint on a square or circle canvas. Choose your own colors to create a beautiful barn square. Cost is $55 which includes materials. Sign up at corningfinearts.org or call 641-322-4549

Brayton Big Days take place on Saturday, June 21 at Old Glory Park in Brayton from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Bring your friends, family and neighbors for a fun-filled evening in Brayton! Enjoy music by Aiden Mack Flathers, a Free-will donation dinner, Kids’ Activities, Bounce houses & small carnival games, Raffle & Silent Auction. Raffle tickets available at Brayton Town Hall at 712-549-2268 or contact Cally & Austin Christensen, Dave Hansen, Brooke Hansen, or Brett & Shelby Hansen and Follow the City of Brayton, Iowa page for more!

Sankt Hans Aften takes place on Saturday, June 21 from 6-10pm. Enjoy rød pølse, s’mores and snobrød, and a bonfire at sunset! The museum is open for browsing and shopping, and you’re encouraged to bring your own lawn games, seating, beverages, etc. This year, musical artists Kristian Bugge and Ruthie Dornfeld will perform. All are welcome to join! Call (712) 764-7001 for more details

SUNDAY, JUNE 22

Exira Mason’s Flag Day Breakfast takes place on Sunday, June 22 from 8:30-12:30 at the Elk Horn Fire Hall. Pancakes, French Toast, eggs, bacon, saisage, coffee and juice…All you can eat for a freewill donation. Sponsored by Exodus Lodge #342, Exira.

Bethany Lutheran Church Annual Hog Roast will take place on Sunday, June 22 at 5 pm. Enjoy a meal of pork loin sandwiches, baked beans, chips, and homemade ice cream for a freewill donation. A baked goods and crafts  auction will follow. Bethany Church is located 1 mile east of Kimballton and 1 1/2 miles north on Crane Ave.

TUESDAY, JUNE 24

2025 Summer Day Camps “Amazing Pollination” takes place on Tuesday, June 24 from 9am-4pm at Camblin Addition Shelter at Sunnyside Park. Learn about what pollinators do and why they are important, make crafts and  play games. Bring a sack lunch! The cost for this camp is $10/ camper with a limit of 20 campers. For 2nd and 3rd graders. Register at go.iastate.edu/7CRTPC or call 712-243-1132

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 25

Share Our Blessings takes place on Wednesday, June 25 from 5:30-7pm at Atlantic Gospel Chapel, 104 E 13th St in Atlantic. Please enter through basement door that faces Elm Street. Lots of clothes, books, housewares. A meal will be offered also. All for free!!

THURSDAY, JUNE 26

2025 Nature Tots Preschool Programs “Garden Growers” takes place on Thursday, June 26 from 2-4pm at the Outdoor Educational Classroom near Massena. Dig in to the world of gardens and plants and learn what it takes to grow a garden. Open to preschoolers only- ages 3-5 years old. Must be accompanied by an adult. You must register for this free event at lkanning@cassciia.us or call 712-769-2372. This same program will be held on Saturday, June 28 from 2-4pm.

Produce In The Park takes place on Thursday, June 26 from 4:30-6:30pm in the Atlantic City Park. Putt-Putt Golf and Disc Golf practice takes place in the park! You’ll find Wine Slushies, along with locally grown and produced meats, eggs, vegetables, fruits, plants, crafts, seasonal decor and so much more. Get valuable information from local businesses and organizations!  Visit www.ProduceInTheParkAtlanticIowa.com for more information. SNAP/EBT and Double Up Food Bucks are accepted at all Produce In The park markets.

FRIDAY, JUNE 27

The Rose Theater in Audubon will be showing Lilo & Stitch (Live Action) (PG) on Friday, June 27 and Saturday, June 28 at 7pm. Doors open at 6:30pm. Sunday matinee is at 2pm and doors open at 1:30. All seats are $4 cash and concessions are available for cash only.

SATURDAY, JUNE 28

The Second Charity Golf Tournament for Multiple Sclerosis takes place on Saturday, June 28 at Nishna Hills Golf Club in Atlantic. Registration is at 9am and Shot Gun start at 10am. Golf is $50 per person with meal included; Cart Rental is $15 per person or bring your own cart. Email acgmswarriors@yahoo.com or call Vickie @641-740-0756 to sign up your team. Call the clubhouse at 712-243-9931 to reserve Golf Carts. There will be a hole in one contest with a prize of $10,000, as well as other fun games to participate in with additional prizes. Remember this is going for a great cause helping those in southwest Iowa who have Multiple Sclerosis. ACG MS Warriors is a passionate community dedicated to raising awareness and funds for those affected by Multiple Sclerosis. Their mission is to drive hope, foster camaraderie and make a lasting impact – one swing at a time. Join in the fight against Multiple Sclerosis and help make a difference. Find additional information on the Facebook Page – ACG MS Warriors.

Viking Camp takes place on Saturday, June 28 from 9am-3pm at Museum Of Danish America in Elk Horn. For Grades 4 – 8. Embark on an unforgettable journey back in time to the age of the
Vikings! This action-packed Viking Camp offers a thrilling and educational experience, connecting the legendary Norse seafarers to the rich tapestry of Danish culture.  Cost is $25 with lunch provided. $20 for museum members. Space is limited. Call (712) 764-7001 for more information.

2025 Nature Tots Preschool Programs “Garden Growers” takes place on Thursday, June 28 from 2-4pm at the Outdoor Educational Classroom near Massena. Dig in to the world of gardens and plants and learn what it takes to grow a garden. Open to preschoolers only- ages 3-5 years old. Must be accompanied by an adult. You must register for this free event at lkanning@cassciia.us or call 712-769-2372.

FRIDAY, JULY 4

2025 Freedom Festival Burger Battle takes place on Friday, July 4 from 5-7:30pm in Lower Sunnyside Park. Live action, head-to-head burger battle! A maximum of 10 teams will try for a cash reward for the top 3 burgers! All burgermeisters go home with a prize. Contact Spencer Walton by call or text at 712-249-2344 for rules, information and to register. Sponsored by Cass County Beef Producers.

The Rose Theater in Audubon will be showing How to Train Your Dragon (Live Action) (PG) on Friday, July 4 and Saturday, July 5 at 7pm. Doors open at 6:30pm. Sunday matinee is at 2pm and doors open at 1:30. All seats are $4 cash and concessions are available for cash only.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 9

2025 Summer Day Camps “Outdoor Adventure Fisheries takes place on Wednesday, July 9 from 9am-4pm at Cold Springs Park Campground Shelter near Lewis. Learn outdoors skills related to fishing, kayaking and hiking. Make lunch in a Dutch Oven. Grades 6th through 8th can register for this camp at go.iastate.edu/7CRTPC. Cost is $10/ camper with a limit of 20 campers. Call for more information 712-243-1132

THURSDAY, JULY 10

Stanton Homecoming 2025 takes place beginning Thursday, July 10 through Sunday, July 13. On Thursday, beginning at 5pm, Farmers Market, Ice Cream Social, Bingo, Cribbage Tournament, Downtown History Walk and Class Reunions will take place. Friday events include Mills/Montgomery Cattlemen Meal beginning at 5pm; Swedish Town-Big Deal Stage Show, Music by Turnin’ Gears and class reunions. Food will also be available at Gibbs Chophouse beginning at 9pm. On Saturday, Fireman’s Pancake breakfast starts the day at 7am. There will be a Fun Run, “Field Of Dreams”, Stanton Homecoming Parade, Horse Painting, Alumni Choir/Band Performance, Downtown History Walk, Live Music, class reunions and food. Swedish Pancake Breakfast begins the final day on Sunday at 8am. Mamreland and Evangelical Covenant Church services and class reunions.

Thunder N2 Atlantic takes place on the second Thursday of each month beginning in June through October. The Chariots Of Faith chapter of the Christian Motorcyclists Association hosts this bike night on Thursday, July 10 from 5:30-7:30pm. Meet in the parking lot of Grace Cornerstone Fellowship at 906 Sunnyside Lane. Check out mods, talk about rides taken this year and where rides are being planned.

SATURDAY, JULY 12

Yoga In the Prairie takes place on Saturday, July 12 from 10-11am at Museum Of Danish America in Elk Korn. Grab your yoga mat and join instructor Katie Sandquist of Yoga to Love our Bodies for monthly community wellness surrounded by the beauty of nature. All levels are welcome. Cost is $8 per session and $6 per session for museum members. Please register for each session individually. Call (712) 764-7001

FRIDAY, JULY 18

Storytime In the Prairie takes place on Friday, July 18 from 10-11am in the Jens Jensen Prairie Landscape Park. There will be snacks and activities to match each monthly theme. This free event is for Grades K – 3.  Call (712) 764-7001

SATURDAY, JULY 19

Ceramics Camp takes place on Saturday, July 19 from 9am-3pm at Museum Of Danish America. For Grades 4-8. Immerse yourself in the art of ceramics and the elegance of Danish design in this exciting Ceramics Camp! This hands-on experience offers a unique blend of cultural exploration and creative expression, perfect for budding artists.  Cost is $25 with lunch provided. $20 for museum members. Space is limited. Call 712-764-7001

THURSDAY, JULY 24

2025 Nature Tots Preschool Programs “Safari Searchers” takes place on Thursday, July 24 from 10am-noon in the Camblin Shelter at Sunnyside Park. Go on a safari through the savanna and learn all about the wildlife from Zebras to Elephants. Open to preschoolers only- ages 3-5 years old. Must be accompanied by an adult.You must register for this free event at lkanning@cassciia.us or call 712-769-2372. This same program will be held on Saturday, July 26 from 10am-noon.

SATURDAY, JULY 26

2025 Nature Tots Preschool Programs “Safari Searchers” takes place on Saturday, July 26 from 10am-noon in the Camblin Shelter at Sunnyside Park. Go on a safari through the savanna and learn all about the wildlife from Zebras to Elephants. Open to preschoolers only- ages 3-5 years old. Must be accompanied by an adult.You must register for this free event at lkanning@cassciia.us or call 712-769-2372.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 8

Storytime In the Prairie takes place on Friday, August 8 from 10-11am in the Jens Jensen Prairie Landscape Park. There will be snacks and activities to match each monthly theme. This free event is for Grades K – 3. Call (712) 764-7001

SATURDAY, AUGUST 9

Yoga In the Prairie takes place on Saturday, August 9 from 10-11am at Museum Of Danish America in Elk Korn. Grab your yoga mat and join instructor Katie Sandquist of Yoga to Love our Bodies for monthly community wellness surrounded by the beauty of nature. All levels are welcome. Cost is $8 per session and $6 per session for museum members. Please register for each session individually. Call (712) 764-7001

THURSDAY, AUGUST 14

Thunder N2 Atlantic takes place on the second Thursday of each month beginning in June through October. The Chariots Of Faith chapter of the Christian Motorcyclists Association hosts this bike night on Thursday, August 14 from 5:30-7:30pm. Meet in the parking lot of Grace Cornerstone Fellowship at 906 Sunnyside Lane. Check out mods, talk about rides taken this year and where rides are being planned.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11

Thunder N2 Atlantic takes place on the second Thursday of each month beginning in June through October. The Chariots Of Faith chapter of the Christian Motorcyclists Association hosts this bike night on Thursday, September 11 from 5:30-7:30pm. Meet in the parking lot of Grace Cornerstone Fellowship at 906 Sunnyside Lane. Check out mods, talk about rides taken this year and where rides are being planned.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9

Thunder N2 Atlantic takes place on the second Thursday of each month beginning in June through October. The Chariots Of Faith chapter of the Christian Motorcyclists Association hosts this bike night on Thursday, October 9 from 5:30-7:30pm. Meet in the parking lot of Grace Cornerstone Fellowship at 906 Sunnyside Lane. Check out mods, talk about rides taken this year and where rides are being planned.

 

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CITY OF ATLANTIC YARD WASTE SITE HOURS:

The compost near the Schildberg Recreation Area is open seven days per week from 7:30-a.m. until dusk. The site is monitored by camera to catch illegal dumping. If the gate happens to be locked during those times, please call 243-3512 and tell them that the gate to the yard waste site is locked and a police officer will be out shortly to unlock the gate. The brush pile is offered to citizen within the city limits only.

*** City of Atlantic officials remind citizens to bring ONLY trees, branches, grass, garden waste, and/or leaves. ***

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BINGO / GAMES

Heritage House Games: The 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month the community is invited to play cards or dominoes. Come as a group or as a single. Playing starts at 1 pm

Anita Sunset Club meets the first and third Tuesdays of the month at 11:30am at the Anita Congregational Church.  Enjoy lunch, special guests and programs and card games. Call 712-249-4996 for more information.

Atlantic Elks Bingo is every Thursday at the Atlantic Elks Lodge, 411 Walnut St in Atlantic. Doors open 5:45 pm bingo starts at 6:30 pm.

Anita American Legion Bingo is held every Saturday night 6:30 to 10:00pm at Anita American Legion Hall. Doors open at 4:30. Dinner available for purchase.

Coon Rapids American Legion Bingo is every Tuesday. Doors open at 5:30, bingo starts at 6:30 pm. Prizes, jackpot $599 weekly. Games range from $20-$40.

Irwin Bingo is every Thursday at the Irwin Community Building (404 Front St) beginning at 7pm. Food will be served beginning at 5:30pm and Early Bird Bingo starts at 6:30pm with a progressive jackpot.

Join the Firehouse Flames for bingo every first Monday at the Memorial Building in Audubon. Doors open at 5:30 pm with a light lunch available, early bird bingo at 6:30 and regular bingo at 6:45 pm.

Shenandoah Eagles Bingo will be held on Sunday, December 12th from 2:30-5:00 pm at Shenandoah FOE Club Located at 709 West Thomas St Shenandoah, IA 51601. Shenandoah FOE Auxiliary #3849 has restarted their Sunday Bingo. Currently Bingo will be held bi-weekly starting November 14th, 2021. Holiday weekends are TBD. Early Bird starts at 2:30pm. Bingo starts at 3:00 pm. CASH PRIZES! Family Friendly event. Check the event page on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/eagles3849/

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MUSEUM / CULTURAL CENTERS

American Legion Memorial Building, also known as the Armory, will be open for tours Saturday afternoons through October and by request through Atlantic Chamber of Commerce. See the web site at Arise Atlantic for more details.

Cass County Historical Museum in Griswold is now open Wednesdays-Sundays from 1-4

Audubon County Historical Society Meetings are held the second Tuesday of every month at 10 am (alternating meetings in Audubon and Exira). This is open to the public, the Historical Society is looking for volunteers!

Hitchcock House – During the season, the Hitchcock House is open for tours beginning at 1 p.m. on Thursdays through Sundays May 1st through September 4th. The same fee schedule listed above applies. The last tour each day begins at 4:15 p.m. Tours at other times and groups of 10 or more are encouraged to schedule a tour time by calling 712.769.2323.

Space to Play at Jens Jensen Landscape Park is open daily from dawn to dusk. Visit the Jens Jensen Prairie Landscape Park to find native plants, explore outdoor exhibits, play on innovative Danish-designed outdoor fitness equipment, gather around the council rings, and enjoy thirty acres of tallgrass prairie. Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend events hosted by the Museum of Danish America. If you are an individual who requires accommodation, please email info@danishmuseum.org. Museum of Danish America 2212 Washington Street Elk Horn 51531

The Swedish Heritage & Cultural Center in Stanton is open Wednesday-Saturday from 1-4pm April through October.

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SUPPORT GROUPS / OUTREACH SUPPORT

FREE: Furniture and other items.  Open on Wednesdays and Saturdays at 107 Cedar Street in Atlantic. If you need something, take it at no charge. If you have items that are in good shape and clean, donate them!

DISASTER RELIEF AT THE GREENFIELD MAINTENANCE BUILDING IS EVERY TUESDAY FROM 2-6PM.

2nd Hand Rose is open Monday’s 1:30-3:00 and Friday’s 9:30-11:00 at the Heritage House in Atlantic.

Grief Share meets Wednesdays from 6-7:30pm in the Heritage Hall at the Heritage House in Atlantic. No charge, donations for Grief Share are welcomed. Call Heidi 712-243-5492. This is sponsored by the Roland Funeral Home in conjunction with Grace Point Church.

NAMI Support Group meets the 1st and 3rd Thursdays each month at 2pm and the 2nd and 4th Thursday at 6:30pm at the United Church Of Christ in Atlantic.

H.E.A.L… Hope. Empathy. Acceptance. Love…meets the second Wednesday each month at 10am at the Exira Public Library in the meeting room. Their mission is to connect those living with incurable, chronic medical conditions with community that supports, educates and empowers them to improve their quality of life.  Call 712-304-5779 with questions and for more information. follow them at www.facebook.com/groups/healiowa/

Creating Hope Together meets the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month from 5-8pm at the Audubon County Memorial Hospital in the Community Health Center, 1st floor. Enter at south door entrance. For more information call Peter Youngren at llrspprt@gmail.com

Public Health HCCMS Family Services is located at 1408 E 10th St. Call 712-755-4422 or visit www.shelbycountyclinics.com. Clinic will also be held in Irwin, Earling, Westphalia, Shelby, Avoca, Defiance, Panama, Portsmouth and Elk Horn. Appointments are not needed for these clinics.

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.

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.

WIC CLINIC- Call for information at 1-800-338-4129