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Calendar
Buchanan County
Extension Office Calendar
Operation Threshold "Family Nest" Program
This program will be open to income qualifying families with children
ages 0-5 or expectant parents who are residents of Buchanan County. For
enrollment information call 319/334-6081.
Free GED, Adult Basic
Education at Hawkeye Center
Free GED and Adult Basic Education classes are being held at Hawkeye
Community College's Independence Center, located on Jamestown Avenue in
Independence. These classes, sponsored by Hawkeye Community College,
meet
on Tuesday & Thursday evenings from 6 to 8:30 p.m. To enroll call
319/334-3131 or call the Metro center at 319/234-5745.
Fontana Park Wildlife
Need Meat
Do you have some meat in your freezers that is going to waste ? If so
please consider donating it to the animals in the Fontana Park Wildlife
Displays. Please call Fontana Park at 319/636-2617 for more information.
Bingo Every Tuesday in Independence
Bingo is held at the Buchanan County Fair Grounds every Tuesday night
at the
4-H building. It has a progressive jackpot starting $300 and 51 numbers
and reaching $600 as the numbers called progress. Early birds at 6:30
p.m.; regular session starting at 6:45. Concession available
Local Food Pantry Needs Donations
The Independence Area Food Pantry is in need of food and monetary
donations.
The Independence Food Pantry is located at 201 2nd Ave. NE, in
Independence. Phone is (319) 334-2451.
December 2008
December 1
Information Forum
People 4 Progress
7 p.m.
Heartland Acres
Independence
Information on the Independence High School Bond Issue coming up Dec.
16. For more info visit www.people4progress.org
December 4
Tree of Love Ceremony
Cedar Valley Hospice
6 p.m.
Location to be announced
This is a fundraiser to honor a loved one. Call 319-334-6960 or e-mail cedarvalleyhospice@cvhospice.org
for additional information.
December 5-6
Brandon 16th Annual Christmas Festival
Friday 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Saturday 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Community Center
Brandon
Event to feature Sanya Claus, a tree decorating contest, wreath
auction, cookies and hot cocoa, a Soup Supper, wagon rides,
entertainment and a Live Nativity.
December 5-7
Jingle on Main
Independence
December 6-7
Last Weekend
Christmas at the Depot
Saturday - 12 noon - 8 p.m.
Sundays - 12 noon - 3 p.m.
Illinois Central Railroad Depot
Hwy 150 North
Independence
Seventy beautifully decorated Christmas items to bid on. Highest
bidder Sunday, Dec. 7, at 3 p.m. will receive that item. Admission is
free, but, a cash or food donation for Area Food Pantry is appreciated.
All profits go to 2009 Depot projects. Sponsored by Buchanan County
Tourism. For more information call 319-334-3439.
December 6
Winter Farmers Market
9 a.m. - 12 noon
Senior Center
Independence
December 7
All-You-Can-Eat Pancake Breakfast
8 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Aurora Legion Hall
Serving pancakes with scrambled eggs and sausage and ham breakfast.
Sponsored by the Aurora Historical Society.
Pancake Breakfast
Lamont Fire & Rescue
7:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Legion Hall
Lamont
The all-you-can-eat breakfast will feature whole hog sausage, scrambled
eggs, pancakes, fruit cups, coffee, milk, and orange juice.
December 8
Independence Blood Drive
American Red Cross
12:30 - 6 p.m.
First Presbyterian Church
115 6th Ave. NW
Independence
Give the gift of life by donating blood. Call 1-800-GIVE-LIFE
(1-800-448-3543) or visit www.givebloodgivelife.org for more
information or to schedule an appointment. Walk-ins are welcome.
December 13-14
Holiday Cookie Walk
12 - 2 p.m.
Heartland Acres Agribition Center
Independence
Crafts, activities, holiday family fun.
December 13
Christmas at Lamont Museum
4:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Lamont
Many fun holiday activities planned, including a visit from Santa
Claus. Contact Mike Cook for more information at 563.924.2803.
Santa in Hazleton
American Legion Hall
Hazleton
Winter Farmers Market
9 a.m. - 12 noon
Senior Center
Independence
December 14
Community Club Meeting
6 p.m.
Quasqueton Community Club
Handel’s Hallelujah Chorus Performance
2 p.m.
Jesup High School
To sing with the choir contact Kraig Emick at kemick@jesup.k12.ia.us
December 16
Bond Issue Vote
Independence High School Issue
December 17
Live Nativity Scene
5 - 8 p.m.
Heartland Acres Agribition Center
Independence
Will include music from local choirs.
December 20
Winter Farmers Market
9 a.m. - 12 noon
Senior Center
Independence
December 21
All-You-Can-Eat Pancake Breakfast
8 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Aurora Legion Hall
Serving pancakes with scrambled eggs and sausage and ham breakfast.
Sponsored by the Aurora Comet Center.
December 25
Community Christmas Dinner
11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Buchanan County Senior Center
Independence
For information call 319-361-3126 or e-mail jholland@indytel.com
January 2009
January 11
All-You-Can-Eat Pancake Breakfast
8 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Aurora Legion Hall
Serving pancakes with scrambled eggs and sausage and ham breakfast.
January 25
All-You-Can-Eat Pancake Breakfast
8 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Aurora Legion Hall
Serving pancakes with scrambled eggs and sausage and ham breakfast.
February 2009
February 8
All-You-Can-Eat Pancake Breakfast
8 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Aurora Legion Hall
Serving pancakes with scrambled eggs and sausage and ham breakfast.
February 13-14
4th Annual Independence Area Home Show
Heartland Acres Event Center
Independence
Join us as area businesses showcase the products and services to help
you with your project!
More details to follow...
February 22
All-You-Can-Eat Pancake Breakfast
8 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Aurora Legion Hall
Serving pancakes with scrambled eggs and sausage and ham breakfast.
February 28
Annual Awards Banquet
Independence Chamber of Commerce
Social 6:30 p.m., Dinner 7:30 p.m.
Heartland Acres Event Cente
Independence
March 2009
March 8
All-You-Can-Eat Pancake Breakfast
8 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Aurora Legion Hall
Serving pancakes with scrambled eggs and sausage and ham breakfast.
March 21
2nd Annual Farm Toy Show
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Heartland Acres Agribition Center
Independence
March 22
All-You-Can-Eat Pancake Breakfast
8 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Aurora Legion Hall
Serving pancakes with scrambled eggs and sausage and ham breakfast.
June 2009
June 5-6
Relay for Life
Buchanan County
Begins at 7 p.m. Friday
Concludes Saturday morning
Middle School Track
Independence
June 19
3rd Annual Uncorked! Wine Tasting
6 - 8:30 p.m.
Heartland Acres Agribition Center
Independence
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