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Orient-Macksburg Library Plant Sale fundraiser will continue from 10AM-1PM with locally grown perennials.
In Lamoni, the Civil War Days Reenactment and Living History battle at 11AM, located one mile west of town, north of Rose Hill Cemetery and east of Home Pond.
In Greenfield, the Nodaway Valley High School will hold graduation at 2:30PM.
In Mount Ayr at the old lake, Ringgold Outdoor Alliance will host a kid’s fishing tournament from 2-4PM with food and prizes.
Monday, May 22
In Osceola at the Lakeside Casino, the workshop “Approaching Alzheimer’s: EMS Provider/First Responder Training” will be held from 5:30PM-9PM, including course material and dinner. Register at 800-272-3900.
Tuesday, May 23
Near Orient at the Henry A. Wallace Country Life Center, the unveiling of the new second floor meeting room will be open from 4-6PM.
The Winterset Public Library will show the documentary “Honor Flight: One Last Mission” about 4 living WWII veterans at 7PM.
Wednesday, May 24
In Creston at the Gibson Memorial Library, lean how to make origami paper flowers from Teresa Foote from 5-7:30PM. This event is free and open to the public.
Thursday, May 25
In Greenfield, the swimming pool will open for the season at 1PM.
In Winterset, the grand opening of the Iowa Theater will screen John Wayne’s 1939 “Stagecoach” at 7PM followed by discussion and book signing.
Friday, May 26
In Winterset, the opening of the Iowa Theater will continue with the screening of John Wayne’s 1948 “Fort Apache” at 7PM followed by discussion and book signing.
A Country Barn Dance will be held at the Madison County Fairgrounds from 7-11PM.
In Elk Horn, Tivoli Fest 2017 will be held to celebrate Danish Heritage with parade at 11AM and many other activities.
Saturday, May 27
In Ellston, the Ellston Ladies American Legion Auxiliary will host a fund raising breakfast from 9AM-11AM at the new Ellston American Legion Building. The public is invited to eat and enjoy the new facility.
In Grand River, a Memorial Pancake Breakfast will be served at the Grand River Community Center from 7:30AM-10:30AM. The Grand River Country School Museum will also be open for tours from 9AM-11AM.
In Winterset, the John Wayne 5K Run/Walk will be held at 9AM at the John Wayne Statue with registration beginning at 7:30AM. A horse parade will be held at 11AM to celebrate the John Wayne Birthplace Museum.
In Diagonal, the Alumni Banquet will be held at 6:30PM. All graduates and friends of the community are invited.
Mount Ayr will hold their Alumni Reunion at the Mount Ayr Community High School with social at 5PM and dinner at 6PM.
In Fontanele the 115th annual Fontanelle Alumni Banquet will be held at the Nodaway Valley Middle School gym with social at 5:30PM and dinner at 6:30PM.
The Afton Alumni Banquet will be held at the Lakeshore Golf & Country Club with doors opening at 6PM and dinner at 7PM.
The 2017 Lorimor/Thayer Alumni Banquet will be held at the Lorimor Community Center with school tour at 4PM, doors opening at 5PM, and dinner at 6PM.
Near Orient at the Henry Wallace Center, the 2017 Zion School Reunion Banquet will be held with social at 4:30PM and dinner at 5:30PM.
In Creston at the Crestmoor Golf Course, SWCC’s Athletic Department will host the 18th annual 4-person best shot Golf Tournament with tee times at 8AM and 2PM.
Sunday, May 28
In Grand River, the Grand River Alumni annual reunion will be held at 12 noon at the Grand River Community Center. The Grand River Country School Museum will also be open during the reunion.
In Benton, the Benton Alumni Banquet will be held at 1PM at the Waubonsie Center for all who wnt to the Benton School.
Monday, May 29
Enjoy the Memorial Day holiday!
In Lorimor, the Legion Auxiliary is planning a program at the Lorimor Cemetery. Bring lawn chair.
In Greenfield at the Greenfield Cemetery, a Memorial service with the Avenue of Flags will begin at 10AM, music provided by the Nodaway Valley High School band.
Tuesday, May 30
In Creston, the Crest Area Theatre will hold auditions for its upcoming musical Godspell on May 30th and June 1st at 7:00PM at the Performing Arts Center (YMCA) for actors and actresses ages 16-30. Bring a piece to sing and be prepared for movement.
Wednesday, May 31
Thursday, June 1
Friday, June 2
In Afton, a city wide garage sale will be held Friday and Saturday.
St Charles will host a two-day city wide garage sale on Friday and Saturday.
From Bethany, MO to Osceola, IA Jefferson Hwy 69 will host “Junkin’ On Jefferson” with junk shop specials and garage sales, including Osceola’s “Crazy Days”, continuing Friday through Sunday.
In Winterset at the North Shelter in the Winterset City Park a free concert by the Hot Tamales and the Red Hots will be held.
Ellston’s June Jamboree will begin with a hamburger supper & music while BBQ teams set-up.
Saturday, June 3
In Ellston, the June Jamboree Jog a 5mi/3mi/or 1mi run/walk will be held at 9AM at the Sun Valley Clubhouse with 8:30AM registration. A Community Building Breakfast will be held from 7AM-9AM with vendors, antique tractor and car show, quilt show, pioneer museum tours, kid activities, owl presentation, kids pedal pull, face painting, bags tournament, ice cream social, Country Classic Band, and BBQ awards and meal.
The Winterset Public Library will host “Touch a Truck” from 10AM-Noon with exploring a tractor, snowplow, fire engine, police car, pet resue van, school bus, semi cab, and more.
The Macksburg United Methodist Church will be the site of the Macksburg Alumni Banquet with social at 5PM and dinner at 6PM.
Truro will hold a 2-day city-wide garage sale on Saturday and Sunday.
In Mount Ayr, the Mount Ayr American Legion will host a Wine & Canvas fundraiser from 6PM-9PM.
In Winterset, the Middle River cleanup will be hosted by the Madison County River Alliance.
In Greenfield at the Adair County Health and Fitness Center, an event “Time without Electronics” will begin at 4PM with snacks, crafts, games, Bingo, scavenger hunt, and more.
Sunday, June 4
Monday, June 5
Tuesday, June 6
Wednesday, June 7
In Winterset at the North Shelter in the Winterset City Park a free concert by Matt Woods will be held.
Thursday, June 8
The Winterset Art Center will experience Clay Day with artist Amy Maiers with pre-k through 1st grade at 9AM, 2nd-4th graders at 10:30AM, and ages 10 and up at 1:30PM.
Friday, June 9
In Winterset, the 3rd annual Winterset Ladies Night Out will take place around the square from 6-9PM with shopping, pampering, wine tasting, food samples, and photos.
Saturday, June 10
At Diagonal’s Fogle Lake, the Prairie Chicken Warrior Run will be held, meeting at the archery trail shelter. Kid’s fishing will begin at 1PM. Call 641-464-2787 to register.
Creston will hold a city-wide garage sale.
In Winterset, the CIA Car Show & Shine will be held.
The Thayer Alumni Banquet will be held at the Lorimor Community Center with registration at 5:30PM and dinner at 6:30PM.
Starting in the Afton Square, a 5K Run/Walk will be held at 4PM.
Sunday, June 11
Monday, June 12
Tuesday, June 13
The Madison County Extension will host a Food Safety Certification class with Mary Krisco, Nutrition and Wellness Specialist from 9AM to 6:30PM for Iowa food establishments.
Wednesday, June 14
Thursday, June 15
Friday, June 16
In Osceola, the OCMS Golf Tournament will be held from 10AM-5PM. Call Derek at 641-342-4200 to register.
In Corning, at the Corning Opera House a youth musical “Aladdin Jr.” will be performed. The performance will be repeated on Saturday, June 17th.
Saturday, June 17
Sunday, June 18
Monday, June 19
Tuesday, June 20
In Creston, youth ages 12 to 18 are invited to attend the free Beef Meets to participate in the Youth Beef Team training from 8:30AM to 4PM. Sponsored by Iowa Cattlemen’s Foundation with educational sessions, trade show, and networking opportunities.
In Creston at the Gibson Memorial Public Library, meet adult coloring book designer Angie Thompson, author of Doodle and Dots and Design at 2PM.
Wednesday, June 21
Truro’s Public Library will hold a 3-day summer reading program, Wednesday through Friday for kids ages 3 to 11 with the Des Moines Zoo bringing animals.
Thursday, June 22
Friday, June 23
The Truro Library will host summer reading for ages 3-11 with Des Moines Zoo animals.
Saturday, June 24
In Afton, a 5K Run will be held. The East Union All-School Reunion will being with EU Concourse open from 3-8PM and pork loin supper at 6PM.
In Osceola, at the Oseola Golf & Country Club the 2017 Jody Coenen “Making Memories” 2nd annual golf tournament will start at 8AM. Lunch provided by HyVee.
Sunday, June 25
Afton fun continues on Sunday with the Lions Pre-4th in the Afton City Park.
At the Corning Opera House, country musician Josh Daniels will perform at the opry at 2PM.
In Truro, the annual Truro High School Alumni reunion will be held at the Truro Community Building with doors opening at 11AM and Hy-Vee catered meal at 12:30PM.
Monday, June 26
Tuesday, June 27
Wednesday, June 28
Thursday, June 29
Friday, June 30
In Greenfield at the Warren Cultural Center, the Cumberland Rose Players will present “Community Bonds” on June 30, July 1, and July 2.