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Ride The Grapemobile (10:00 AM)
Heart of Iowa Wine Trail Passport holders, ride the Grapemobile free at Tassel Ridge Winery September 4. Please call the winery to make sure the weather hasn't closed the trail.
Contact Info : 641.673.5111
Email : roxy.b@tasselridge.com
Url: http://www.tasselridge.com
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| Monday, September 06, 2010 |
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WANTED For AAUW Book Sale (All Day)
WANTED: Used books, puzzles, games, tapes, DVDs and CDs for the AAUW Used Book Sale. Deliver to Share Iowa Warehouse, 1102 S 7th Street, Oskaloosa, between 8:30 am and 3:30 pm, Monday through Friday, or call 641.673.7864.
Sale Dates: October 14-16
Please no condensed books, encycopedias, texbooks older than 2000. Unusual magazines will be accepted.
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Penn Central Model Railroad Club (6:15 PM - 8:00 PM)
The Penn Central Model Railroad Club meets on the 1st and 3rd Monday evenings of each month from 6:15 to 8 p.m., in the Club Meeting Room at Penn Central Mall, Oskaloosa. Visitors are always welcome. Typical meetings consist of a work session followed by an operating session. The night ends with the business meeting. The club does have elected officers but the club works to keep the atmosphere informal. For more information contact Wood-n-Stuff, 641.673.4757.
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| Tuesday, September 07, 2010 |
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Mahaska County Supervisors (9:00 AM)
The Board of Supervisors holds meetings on the first and third Monday of every month in the third floor conference room of the Mahaska County Courthouse at 9:00 a.m. To be placed on the Board’s meeting agenda, contact Kay Swanson, Mahaska County Auditor, at (641) 673-7148.
Note: Due to holiday observances, this meeting time may be changed. Please call for confirmation.
Contact Info : Kay Swanson, Mahaska County Auditor, 641.673.7148
Url: http://www.mahaskacounty.org
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Fremont City Council (7:00 PM)
The Fremont City Council meets the 1st Monday of the month at 7 p.m. For more information contact the City Clerk, 641.933.4317.
Note: Due to holiday observances, the Council may change this meeting date. Please call for confirmation.
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Eddyville City Council (7:00 PM)
The Eddyville City Council meets the 1st Monday of the Month; call 969-4267 for more information.
Note: Due to holiday observances, the Council may change this meeting date. Please call for confirmation.
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Beacon City Council (7:00 PM)
The Beacon City Council meets the 1st Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m., Beacon City Hall. For more information contact the City Clerk: 641.672.1183
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| Wednesday, September 08, 2010 |
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| Thursday, September 09, 2010 |
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United Way 3rd Annual Day Of Caring (All Day)
The United Way of Mahaska County will be hosting their official campaign kick-off in the form of the 3rd Annual Day of Caring. This day is set aside to mobilize volunteers in the Mahaska Community. For more information contact Christy Bellinger, Exectuvie Director, at 641.673.6043.
Email : christy.bellinger@unitedway.org
Url: http://www.unitedwaymahaska.org
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Read And Travel Book Club (7:00 PM)
The Read and Travel Book Club discussion of "Bound for Canaan" and "Escape on the Pearl" will be Thursday, September 9 at 7 p.m., in preparation for the club's trip to Southeast Iowa Underground Railroad sites. The group will meet at the Pella Public Library Meeting Room. Please not this change of location. There may still be spots open for the October 2-3 trip. If interested contact Val Van Kooten at 641.628.9789 or
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Contact Info : Book Vault, 105 S. Market St., Oskaloosa, IA 52577: 641.676.1777
Email : info@bookvault.org
Url: http://www.bookvault.org
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| Friday, September 10, 2010 |
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Community Roundtable (12:00 PM - 1:00 PM)
Roundtable meetings will be held at the Oskaloosa Area Chamber & Development Group Office (124 North Market Street) during the Legislative Session. The meetings will be held on the 2nd Friday of each month, September through April.
Meetings begin at 12 noon and end at 1 p.m. The discussion is open with no set agenda.
A box lunch (sandwich, chips, cooke, and water for $5) from Hy-Vee will be made available for those who reserve a lunch in advance by calling the chamber, 641.672.2591. Calls must be received no later than the Thursday prior to the meeting.
Contact Info : Jon Sullivan at the OACDG office, 641.672.2591
Email : jsullivan@oacdg.org
Url: http://www.oacdg.org
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| Saturday, September 11, 2010 |
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Fremont Frontier Days And Dutch Oven Cook-Off (10:00 AM)
Saturday, September 11 -- Fremont Frontier Days includes: Big Grove Dutch Oven Cook-Off in Fremont City Park. Judging starts at noon. Our Iowa Magazine will a part of the Celebrity Judging Panel. the Public is invited to participate in the People's Choice Award. Grab your lawn chair and listen to the Lester Cloak Memorial String Band as you visit with the cooks. There will also be a vendor show in the Community Center from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., among other activities.
Contact Info : Ron Groenendyk, 641.660.3235
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| Sunday, September 12, 2010 |
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Ric Wilson Art Exhibition (12:00 PM - 4:00 PM)
Tassel Ridge Winery Event. 12 to 4 p.m. Ric's abstract art was influenced by Richard Dutton, a college art teacher, and Tingley, Iowa native Jackson Pollock who was an influential American painter and major fixture in the abstract expressionist movement. Ric began using a palette, knife, sponge, and brush on black canvas to combine bright colors and enhance constrasts in his Modern Abstract paintings in 2003. His creativity includes writing poetry and songs, and he enjoys performing as a songwriter/arranger in a variety of venues. Ric lives in Oskaloosa, IA, where he works in his home studio and teaches full time.
Contact Info : 641.673.5111
Email : roxy.b@tasselridge.com
Url: http://www.tasselridge.com
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Super Sunday Pairing (1:00 PM - 3:00 PM)
Tassel Ridge Winery Event. 1 to 3 p.m. Advance reservations, $12.50 per person plus tax; at the door (first come first served), $15.00 per person plus tax. Includes one glass of wine and gratuity. Reservations requested by August 23. Enjoy lunch in a tent overlooking the Tassel Ridge Winery Vineyards.
Contact Info : 641/673.5111
Email : roxy.b@tasselridge.com
Url: http://www.tasselridge.com
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| Monday, September 13, 2010 |
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Lunch And Learn (12:00 PM - 1:00 PM)
The Main Street Business Improvement Committee has announced the topic of the next Lunch and Learn. Come join Stephanie Tucker, Registered Dietitian with the Oskaloosa Hy Vee and enjoy a healthy lunch while learning more about nutrition and achieving a healthy lifestyle. She will discuss the NuVal scoring system which allows you to compare the overall nutrition of products the same way you compare price.
Also, with September being National Cholesterol Month, she will talke about natural and easy ways to lower your cholesterol. Stephanie will share recipes and bring products to help improve your heart health.
Lunch & Learn will be held at the Oskaloosa Public library. Reservations are required for the "healthy" $5 box lunch by September 10. No charge to attend the workshop only.
Contact Info : For reservations or more information call 641.672.2591 or send an email.
Email : oskycofc@oacdg.org
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| Tuesday, September 14, 2010 |
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Quit Smoking Informational Session (6:00 PM - 7:30 PM)
"Freedom from Smoking" is a seven-week smoking cessation class, usually covered by insurance, to help you quit for good. Come to a free information session Tuesday, September 14 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Classes will meet in the Cardiopulmonary Services of Mahaska Health Partnership located on the first floor of the hospital (through entrancde #2).
Contact Info : Mahaska Health Partnership, 1229 C Avenue East, Oskaloosa, IA 52577 -- 641.672.3174
Url: http://www.mahaskahealth.org
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Oskaloosa Coin Club (7:30 PM)
The Oskaloosa Coin Club meets the second Tuesday of every month in the basement meeting room of 109 North 3rd Street (below the judicial officies, also known as the old Farmers building). Meetings begin at 7:30 p.m. New members, guests welcome, free refreshments, door prizes/raffel and auction, buy, sell, trade, auction consinements welcome.
Contact Info : C.A. McKee, President ~ 641.672.2763
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| Wednesday, September 15, 2010 |
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| Thursday, September 16, 2010 |
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BAH For Chamber Members (5:00 PM - 7:00 PM)
Thurs. Sept. 16, 5 - 7 pm Business After Hours at Bank Iowa - 1710 3rd Ave. East.
Chamber Members and friends are invited to enjoy refreshments and hors d'oeuvres by Grate Expectations in a casual social atmosphere, wine tasting by CB Liquor and music by Beth Brostrom.
Contact Info : OACDG, 641.672.2591
Email : dbruxvoort@oacdg.org
Url: http://www.oacdg.org
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"The Night We Knocked The Critic Dead" (8:00 PM)
The Oskaloosa Community Theater will be performing "The Night We Knocked the Critic Dead" at their playhouse, 406 High Avenue East, Oskaloosa. Additional information will be posted as it is made available. Auditions will be held July 19 and 20. Visit the OCT web site or talk to any OCT board member for additional details.
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| Friday, September 17, 2010 |
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"The Night We Knocked The Critic Dead" (8:00 PM)
The Oskaloosa Community Theater will be performing "The Night We Knocked the Critic Dead" at their playhouse, 406 High Avenue East, Oskaloosa. Additional information will be posted as it is made available. Auditions will be held July 19 and 20. Visit the OCT web site or talk to any OCT board member for additional details.
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| Saturday, September 18, 2010 |
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Early Care And Education Conference (All Day)
Indian Hills Community College Rural Health Education Department, along with Child Care Resource and Referral and area empowerment agencies will be hosting the 6th Annual Region 5 Early Care & Education Conference on Saturday, September 18, 2010. The new Rural Health & Education Center, at Indian Hills Community College in Ottumwa, Iowa, will be the site of this year’s conference. Child care providers, preschool teachers and other early care and education providers are invited to attend. Six hours of DHS contact hours, of training will be provided. CEU’s are also available upon request. The Keynote, Kelly Matthews, will both entertain and educate with her topics of: Meeting Needs, Why Mentoring Matters, and A Funnel Isn’t A Funnel: How Flexible Thinking Can Reduce Stress In Your Work with Children. Kelly will be presenting the 3- 2 hour workshops. Traveling from Wisconsin she is a published author and poet and has worked with both center and home based care, as well as having been a director, nanny, and mentor teacher. Contact Child Care Resource and Referral at 877-277-4396 for more information on registering prior to September 13th.
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Nelson Pioneer Fall Festival (9:30 AM)
Tour a complete pioneer farm community and museum at the Nelson Pioneer Farm, located 2 miles east of Highway 63 North. The Festival will run from 9:30 a.m. until 4 p.m. This annual event includes a country dinner, horse-drawn vehicles, vintage cars, parade, old-fasioned fiddling contest, and over 30 craftsment demonstrating pioneer skills. Admission is $5 for adults. Call the Mahaska County Historical Society for more information.
Contact Info : Mahaska County Historical Society, 641.672.2989
Url: http://www.nelsonpioneer.org
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Winemaker's Dinner (7:00 PM)
Tassel Ridge Winery Event. Winetasting, 7 p.m.; Dinner seating, 7:30 p.m. $50 per person plus tax (includes one glass of wine with each course and gratuity). Reservations required by September 15. Four-course dinner featuring Steak au Poivre Vert. Winemaker Rhonda Taylor will discuss each wine served and why it was selected to pair with a particular course.
Contact Info : 641.673.5111
Email : roxy.b@tasselridge.com
Url: http://www.tasselridge.com
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"The Night We Knocked The Critic Dead" (8:00 PM)
The Oskaloosa Community Theater will be performing "The Night We Knocked the Critic Dead" at their playhouse, 406 High Avenue East, Oskaloosa. Additional information will be posted as it is made available. Auditions will be held July 19 and 20. Visit the OCT web site or talk to any OCT board member for additional details.
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| Monday, September 20, 2010 |
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WANTED For AAUW Book Sale (All Day)
WANTED: Used books, puzzles, games, tapes, DVDs and CDs for the AAUW Used Book Sale. Deliver to Share Iowa Warehouse, 1102 S 7th Street, Oskaloosa, between 8:30 am and 3:30 pm, Monday through Friday, or call 641.673.7864.
Sale Dates: October 14-16
Please no condensed books, encycopedias, texbooks older than 2000. Unusual magazines will be accepted.
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Mahaska County Supervisors (9:00 AM)
The Board of Supervisors holds meetings on the first and third Monday of every month in the third floor conference room of the Mahaska County Courthouse at 9:00 a.m. To be placed on the Board’s meeting agenda, contact Kay Swanson, Mahaska County Auditor, at (641) 673-7148.
Contact Info : Mahaska County Auditor, Kay Swanson 641.673.7148
Url: http://www.mahaskacounty.org
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Penn Central Model Railroad Club (6:15 PM - 8:00 PM)
The Penn Central Model Railroad Club meets on the 1st and 3rd Monday evenings of each month from 6:15 to 8 p.m., in the Club Meeting Room at Penn Central Mall, Oskaloosa. Visitors are always welcome. Typical meetings consist of a work session followed by an operating session. The night ends with the business meeting. The club does have elected officers but the club works to keep the atmosphere informal. For more information contact Wood-n-Stuff, 641.673.4757.
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| Tuesday, September 21, 2010 |
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AAUW Potluck (6:00 PM)
Membership Drive - AAU Members, invite a friend and bring a guest! Potluck @ First Presbyterian Church, 405 High Ave. East, Oskaloosa.
- Program: Why Not AAUW - Orientation
- Organization and Overview - Cheryl Benson
- History of Oskaloosa Branch - Iola Cadwallader
- Legal Advocacy and Education Funds - Pat Kitzman
- Book Sale - Dianne Van Gorp
For more information contact any AAUW member or visit www.aauw.org
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Rose Hill City Council Meeting (7:00 PM)
The Rose Hill City Council meets the 3rd Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. For more information email
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Email : cityofrosehill@iowatelecom.net
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| Wednesday, September 22, 2010 |
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| Saturday, September 25, 2010 |
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| Sunday, September 26, 2010 |
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Woofstock (10:00 AM)
The Annual Fund Raiser "Woofstock" is scheduled for Sunday, September 26. The theme for this year is "Down on the Fram" with many new games, contests and activities for the entire family. More details will be posted as they are made available or contact Stephen Memorial Animal Shelter Director Gabby Evans.
Contact Info : Gabby Evans, Director | Stephen Memorial Animal Shelter | 299 235th St. | Okaloosa |IA |52577 | (641) 673-3991
Email : smas@mahaska.org
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"Legacy Five" And "The Freedom Singers" (2:00 PM)
An Afternoon with "Legacy Five" and "the Freedom Singers" ~ September 26 @ 2 p.m., Pella Christian High School Auditorium: For those of you who attended the Legacy Five concert in Oskaloosa in 2009, you remember what an awesome eveing it was. The L/5 brought with them Simon and Wesley, two men who fled Romania because of religious persecution, later to settle in Canda. Their testimonies and songs combined with the talents of Legacy Five, proved to be a concert which left the audience in amazement of God's providence. Simon's brother, Stefan, will be joining The Freedom Singers at this three-hour concert; 50 minutes for the Freedom Singers, 90 minutes for Legacy Five, and 20 minutes at the end for all of them to sing together. Call Cindy at 641.660.0443 to pick your reserved seats. (The Pella Christian High School Auditorium seating chart has been placed on the web, www.iowasoutherngospelcom.)
Ticket prices are: - $18 in advance, $21 after September 19
- $6 for children 2-12
- $16 each for groups of 10 or more
- $28 combo ticket which also admits you to the November 20 concert of Brian Free and Assurance. This must be purchased by September 19
- $15 Pre-concert 45-minute "meet and greet" with Legacy Five and the Freedom Singers (includes homemade ice cream and cookies) -- Limited to 50 people
Email : cindydrost@hotmail.com
Url: http://www.iowasoutherngospel.com
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| Monday, September 27, 2010 |
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| Tuesday, September 28, 2010 |
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| Wednesday, September 29, 2010 |
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| Thursday, September 30, 2010 |
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"Chicken Wing Ding" (12:00 PM)
"Do the Right Thing at the Chicken Wing Ding Fund Raiser" is sponsored by Cablevey Conveyors for the Ecumencical Cupboard. It will be held in the HyVee parking Lot and will include beverages, jumper for the kids, musician, and more.
Contact Info : Karl Seidel, Cablevey Conveyors, 641 673 8451
Email : karl.seidel@cablevey.com
Url: http://www.cablevey.com
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"Forever Plaid" (7:30 PM - 8:30 PM)
Thursday, September 30 at 7:30 p.m., George Daily Auditorium Presents Forever Plaid. This Singing Quartet hadn't yet had their chance to make it big when their dream was cut short in a car accident. The musical comedy will include "Heart & Soul," "Chain Gang," and "Crazy 'bout Ya Baby." This critically acclaimed show brings the 50s back to life.
- Tickets (Phone 641.672.0799)
Adults - $25
Students - $10
Contact Info : 641.672.0799
Url: http://www.georgedailyauditorium.com
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