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NOTICES:

A Fall Market is being planned for Saturday, September 27 at 409 Clark Street in Lewis and they are looking for vendors! Contact Melanie at 531-203-0986 if you would like to be part of the Fall Market!

The City Of Atlantic will be spraying for mosquitoes on Thursdays from 4-7pm and continue every Thursday and Friday throughout the season.

Exira Christian Church has been chosen as the Audubon County distribution site for the Healthy Kids Initiatives Pilot project. The program is designed to provide healthy, nutritious food items to kids age 4-18 who qualify for free or reduced price lunches at school during the months of June, July, and August.  Targeted families with qualifying students are in 1) Audubon County or 2) Attending Exira Elk Horn Kimballton school district from Shelby County. The food is being distributed on Thursday afternoons from 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm at Exira Christian Church. Families may access the food once per month per child.  Food has been provided for 60 children per month, and there is a desperate need to get the food to eligible families in June. Call Minister Glenn Meyers at 712-304-4915 with questions or for more information.

Mini BOW – Women, Water, and Wine.  This annual kayaking women’s event will be August 22 to 24. It is based out of Nishna Bend and Prairie Rose.  Registration is now open for those that have not attended in the past.  If you have attended in the past, please wait until July 12 to sign up.  Spend Friday evening kayaking at Prairie Rose.  Saturday, kayak the Nishnabotna River (if the water is too low, we will kayak at Prairie Rose). Visit a local woman on Saturday evening to learn about freeze drying.  Sunday morning, do forest therapy (forest bathing), a very relaxing activity.  On Friday and Saturday evenings, have a campfire and S’mores.  Ladies are invited to bring a bottle of wine (regular or non alcoholic) to share and sample with other attendees.  The fee is $150 and includes a tank top, all meals on Saturday, Sunday breakfast, snacks, any transportation fees for kayaking (if we can go down river), and for the forest therapy instructor.  You must be 21 years old to sign up.  Free tent camping is available by the nature center.  Register at:  – https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/sqxwa5u/lp/e372d297-8912-42ba-80ec-4bf72e26cd6a

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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
Casey United Methodist Church.

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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

Jurassic World: Rebirth (PG 13) will be showing at The Rose Theater in Audubon on Friday, August 8 and Saturday, August 9 at 7pm. Doors open at 6:30. Sunday matinee is at 2pm and doors open at 1:30pm. All seats are $4 cash and concessions are available for cash only.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 9

AtlanticFest will be held today in the downtown city park area.  The day begins with a 2K/5K Fun Run and a pancake breakfast.  Enjoy theCcar and Motorcycle show, craft show, bags tournament, face painting, kids bike ride, live music by Dirt Road Divide, kids pedal tractor pull and raffle.  There will be plenty of food with 12 different food trucks- Amos Fabulous Foods, A-Town Smokehouse, B & D Homemade Ice Cream, Lucky Wife Wine Slushies, Midwest Meats LLC, Farmer’s Walnut Street Diner, Hungry Spartan Pizza, HyVee, Pim’s Thai Food, Rocket Fuel BBQ, Shaved Tail Louie’s and Zipp’s Pizzeria and the Shift ATL’s  Summer Soiree.

Moped Safety Class takes place on Saturday, August 9 from 8am-2pm at the Atlantic Fire Department. Cost is $50. Bring a sack lunch and drink. Call 712-243-6343

Nishna Valley Trails is holding a Kids Bike Ride on August 9 at 10:30am at Schildberg Rec. Area West Parking lot. Check in and start the ride at the West Parking lot of the Schildberg Rec. Area. Three age groups, ride length according to age. FREE for all ages welcome. Co-sponsored by Atlantic Parks and Recreation, Cass County Conservation, Fareway in Atlantic, IA. Questions: Call Jeff at 712-243-3542. After the ride check out Atlanticfest going on downtown!

Morning Hike takes place on Saturday, August 9 at 9:00 a.m. at Prairie Rose State Park. Meet at the beach parking lot and hike one of the trails along the lake.  The hike will be relatively easy.  Please bring water and wear comfortable shoes.

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

Corning Center For the Fine Arts is hosting Paint A Barn Square with Barb Goos on Saturday, August 9 from 10-1pm. Students will use acrylic paint o a circle or square with their choice of colors. Cost is $55 which includes materials. Sign up at corningfunearts.org or call 641-322-4549.

Jurassic World Rebirth (PG 13) will be showing at the Rose Theater in Audubon beginning at 7pm. Doors open at 6:30pm. Thanks to an anonymous donor, ALL SEATS ARE FREE SATURDAY, AUGUST 9. Concessions will be available for cash only.

Learn All About Snakes on Saturday, August 9 at 7:00 p.m.  at Prairie Rose State Park. Meet near the playground/shower house. The program will feature a variety of live snakes.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 10

First United Methodist Church is holding a Pork Chop Supper Fundraiser on Sunday, August 10 from 4:30-6:30pm at 800 Polar Street in Atlantic. Serving Pork Chop, Baked Beans, Corn On the Cob for $15/plate. There is also a Hot Dog option for $5. The Methodist Women will also be serving pie and ice cream for $5. For Carry-out or Delivery, call 712-243-3156.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 13

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach “Farmland Leasing Arrangements 2025; Better Leases: Better Relationships”  workshop will be held on Wednesday, August 13 at 2:00 pm at the Cass County Community Center in Atlantic.  Farm Management Specialist Tim Christensen will facilitate the session which will include information on survey trends and market outlook, tenant and landowner communications, understanding how farmland leases can be impacted by an estate or succession plan and calculating fair cash rent.  The cost is $25 with registration due by August 11.  Call 712-243-1132 to register.

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.

Sunnyside Pool’s popular Sip & Dip adult night has officially been rescheduled. The new date for the event is Thursday, August 14, with a slightly new time of 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Guests 21 and older are invited to enjoy a relaxed evening poolside with cold drinks, live music, “yard” deck games, and summer vibes after hours at the pool. Lucky Wife Wine Slushies will be on site, bringing specialty drinks and cold beer, great tunes from Paul Hart, and delicious dips from community partners will set the mood for a fun and refreshing night out.  Admission is $5 at the gate, no pool passes accepted. Must be 21+ to attend.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 15

Superman (PG) will be showing at The Rose Theater in Audubon on Friday, August 15 and Saturday, August 16 at 7pm. Doors open at 6:30. Sunday matinee is at 2pm and doors open at 1:30pm. All seats are $4 cash and concessions are available for cash only.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 16

11th Annual Adams County 4-H Endowment Tractor Ride from Corning is Saturday, August 16.  Registration will be held from 7:30 am to 8:15 am at Precision Pulley parking lot (1 mile west of 148/34 junction and south on Avenue of Industries).  Cost is $20 with lunch included.  The ride begins at 8:30 am.  Call 641-335-2505 or 712-542-7609 with questions.

Cass County Conservation Board is sponsoring a “Breakfast with the Birds” Program! on August 16 at Sunnyside Park, Camblin’s Addition Shelter beginning at 9 am. Free will donations accepted! Cassie Wendl, Educator at S.O.A.R., Saving Our Avian Resources. Cassie will show and discuss several of her permanently injured birds and will hopefully have one that is fully recovered and ready to release back into the wild!! Help support raptors and education!

Family Fun Day at the Armory in Atlantic takes place on Saturday, August 16 from 10 am to 3 pm. There will be a food truck, free face painting and games for kids, military and Atlantic history displays and door prizes. Explore the many rooms which once served as a shooting range, drill floor, and all necessary equipment for National Guard training. Relive Atlantic High School times looking through past Javelins, sports scrap books, trophies and more. Visit the military museum to see uniforms donated by local families and other items such as a World War one German helmet, a cavalry saddle and a gold star quilt. The military library, a large new kitchen and a flag room are other spaces to discover at the Armory located at 201 Poplar, Atlantic. Everyone is welcome!

SUNDAY, AUGUST 17

Villisca Country Club 4 Person Best Ball Golf Tournament takes place on Sunday, August 17 in Villisca. Bar will be open. Snacks provided. Clubhouse opens at 5pm for dining. Start time is 1:30pm. Cost is $120 per team. Proceeds support Mamrelund Children and Youth Ministries. Sponsored by Mamrelund LCW. Call 402-960-7436…. 712-242-8100… or 712-370-4376 for more details.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 22

Bad Guys 2 (PG) will be showing at The Rose Theater in Audubon on Friday, August 22 and Saturday, August 23 at 7pm. Doors open at 6:30. Sunday matinee is at 2pm and doors open at 1:30pm. Thanks to Brayton Lutheran Church for FREE ADMISSION for the 1st 100 attendees.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 29

Fantastic Four: First Steps (PG 13) will be showing at The Rose Theater in Audubon on Friday, August 29 and Saturday, August 30 at 7pm. Doors open at 6:30. Sunday matinee is at 2pm and doors open at 1:30pm. All seats are $4 cash and concessions are available for cash only.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 8

Healthy Cass County will meet on Monday, Sept. 8th, at 12 p.m. at the Cass County Community Center. The September meeting will highlight Volunteerism in Cass County, exploring the role of volunteers in strengthening community health and well-being. Additional details about the meeting agenda will be shared in the coming weeks. Healthy Cass County meetings are open to the public. All community members, organizations, health professionals, and local leaders are encouraged to attend and take part in the conversation. For more information or to receive updates, contact Grace McAfee at hcc@casshealth.info or call 712-250-8170.

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.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 26

Coca-Cola Days takes place on Friday, September 26 and Saturday, September 27 in Atlantic. This event includes a tailgate barbeque, a Show, Swap and Sell, Coca-Cola themed raffle and lots more activities for all ages. T-Shirts are on sale now for $22. Order online at cocacoladays2025.itemorder.com or get yours at the Atlantic Area Chamber Of Commerce. Get more information about Coco-Cola Days at atlanticiowa.com.

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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EXTRAS ….

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