New landowners and those interested in learning more about prairie management are invited to a program Friday, October 29th at noon at the Nature Center in Jefferson County Park. Private Land Biologist with the Iowa DNR Kevin Andersen will present a program talking about prairie and management practices. The program includes a hike.

Washington County Public Health is hosting a flu shot clinic from 1-4p.m. Friday, October 29th at their office in the Federation Bank building. COVID-19 vaccines will also be available.

Louisa County Conservation invites you to the Halloween Hike Nocturnal Adventures event Friday, October 29th at Langwood Education Center from 6-8p.m. Follow the candlelight luminaries and stop at the hands on stations to learn about owl calling, blacklight tracking, moth catching, animal adaptations, stargazing and more. There will be campfires and treats. This is a family friendly event. Preregistration is required and can be done online at louisacountyconservation.org or by calling 319-523-8381.

The Brighton Volunteer Fire Department is hosting a pancake breakfast Saturday, October 30th from 6:30 to 10a.m. at the Brighton Community Room. Menu includes Pancakes, eggs, whole hog sausage, biscuits and gravy and drink. The meal is available for a free will offering.

The City of Ainsworth will be hosting their Fall Festival from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, October 30th. Games and entertainment will be available for all ages including a costume party, parade, collector car show, euchre tournament, silent auction and hay rides around town. Ainsworth is inviting vendors to display their products at the Ainsworth Opera House. Vendors will be set up from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and space rental is $10 for a 8ft by 6ft space.…

Ainsworth is hosting a fall costume parade Saturday, October 30th from 3-4p.m.

The YMCA will be hosting Trunk or Treat from 3-5 p.m. Saturday, October 30th. Participants will decorate their trunk, tailgate, table or tent space with their best Halloween theme with prizes awarded to the best trunk. The event is free to participate. You can sign up by filling out the google form here.

Richland Community Club is hosting their annual Trunk or Treat event from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, October 30th on the town square in Richland. Free food and treats will be available for everyone. Prizes will be awarded for the best costumes and decorated trunks. For more information, call Corrine at 239-292-4121 or 641 919-6607.