Calendar

Title: Hooverfest
Description: The annual celebration of Herbert Hoover’s birthday, “Hooverfest,” takes place on Saturday, August 7 from 9 a.m. until 11 p.m. at the Herbert Hoover Presidential Historic Site in West Branch. There will be live entertainment, an arts and crafts fair, over one-hundred exhibits and food vendors, and a fireworks display that night. This year, firefighters and first responders will also be honored with the U.S. Flag Honor ceremony. For more information, call 319-643-5327.
Date: 2010-08-07

Title: United Methodist Church Sale
Description: The United Methodist Church of Washington is holding a sale of many different items (today/tomorrow) on Saturday, August 6th from 2 to 7 p.m. and Sunday, August 7th from 8 a.m. until noon in the church basement in Washington. There will be a bake sale, and they will be selling kids clothes, furniture, tools, toys, games, books, and more. All proceeds go the Washington Area Life Fund.
Start Date: 2010-08-06
End Date: 2010-08-07

Title: “Players 4 Payton” Slow-pitch Tournament
Description: The Annual “Players 4 Payton” Slow-pitch Tournament is taking place on Saturday, August 7. The event is taking place at the Riverside ball fields at 7:30 a.m. The schedule of events for the rest of the day include “Kross Kountry” from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., a HACAP food drive from 9 a.m. to noon, a Home Run Derby from 1 to 2 p.m. and a Kids Carnival from 1 to 4 p.m., featuring clowns at 2 p.m. Concessions will be open all day. Contact Cassie Olson at 319-548-1379 for more information.
Date: 2010-08-07

Title: Ainsworth Vacation Bible School
Description: The Ainsworth Community Church will hold its annual Vacation Bible School from Monday through Thursday, July 29th from 6 to 8 p.m. with each evening with a light supper. There is no cost to participate, and anyone aged 4 years old through having finished 6th grade are welcome to participate. For more information call 461-0266.
Start Date: 2010-07-26
End Date: 2010-07-29

Title: Highland High School Kids Fun Run
Description: Highland High School Student Health and Wellness Committee is hosting the First Annual One-Mile Kids Fun Run on Saturday, September 18 at 8 a.m. Registration begins at 7 a.m. at Riverside Elementary. The Student Health Committee will be using the proceeds towards implementing nutrition and fitness programs within the school district. Food and drink will be available after the race. Registration before Tuesday, August 31st costs $10 and guarantees a t-shirt. Registration after August 31st is $15.

Date: 2010-09-18

Title: Highland High School 5k Run/Walk
Description: Highland High School Student Health and Wellness Committee is hosting the First Annual 5k Run/Walk on Saturday, September 18 at 8 a.m. Registration begins at 7 a.m. at Riverside Elementary. The Student Health Committee will be using the proceeds towards implementing nutrition and fitness programs within the school district. Food and drink will be available after the race. Registration before Tuesday, August 31st costs $20 and guarantees a t-shirt. Registration after that date is $25.
Date: 2010-09-18

Title: Highland High School 5k Run/Walk
Description: Highland High School Student Health and Wellness Committee is hosting the First Annual 5k Run/Walk on Saturday, September 18 at 8 a.m. Registration begins at 7 a.m. at Riverside Elementary. The Student Health Committee will be using the proceeds towards implementing nutrition and fitness programs within the school district. Food and drink will be available after the race. Registration before Tuesday, August 31st costs $20 and guarantees a t-shirt. Registration after that date is $25.
Date: 2010-09-18

Title: Eighth Annual KET Memorial Golf Outing
Description: The eighth Annual KET Memorial Golf Outing will be held on Saturday, August 21 Lagos Acres in Keota with tee off at 11. This is a Two Person Best Ball with an eight inch cup event. The cost is $50 per team with a cart or $40 without a cart. There will be meal and raffle items available. Contact Dixie Conrad at 319.863.3032 or Bryan Tobin at 319.461.4006 for more information.
Date: 2010-08-21

Title: Joy \”Un-Speak-A-Bell\”
Description: Handbell soloist Kristine Stout of The Joybell Theater and Gift Shop in Nashville, Indiana, will provide a special concert titled “Joy Un-Speak-a-Bell” at 7 p.m. on Friday, August 6, at the Louisa County Heritage Center in Wapello. Tickets are $7 at the door. Proceeds from the concert will support the Louisa County Historical Society.
Date: 2010-08-06

Title: Washington Chamber Lady Fun Day
Description: Ladies, if you are a Chamber Member, work for a Chamber Member Business, or a member of the Washington Golf and Country Club, you’re invited to come to the Washington Golf and Country Club on Tuesday, August 3rd for Ladies Fun Day. Tee times start at 10 a.m. and run until 4:30 p.m. If you are not a golfer you can sign up to come for dinner only. Please call the chamber at 653-3272 to set your tee times or to reserve your dinner.
Date: 2010-08-03