Mid-Prairie High School Parent/Teacher conferences are Tuesday, March 28th and Monday, April 3rd. Parents and guardians are encouraged to sign up using their PowerSchool account. For more information email High School Principal Chuck Banks at cbanks@mphawks.org or call 319-646-6091.

The Kalona Chamber of Commerce is celebrating 35 years of serving the Kalona community. Tuesday, March 28th from 4-6p.m. join them in the Kalona chamber meeting room for a slide show presentation and refreshments.

Tuesday, March 28th from 7:30-9p.m. the Pandelirium Steel Drum Band will perform at the Washington Area Performing Arts and Events Center. The show features 55 gallon oil barrels instruments and a wide variety of musical styles. Cost is $20 for adults, $10 for college students and free for K-12.

Washington State Bank is hosting a free first time homebuyer program at their Washington location on South Marion Avenue Wednesday, March 29th. A light meal is served at 6:30p.m. with the program at 7p.m. For more information visit the Washington State Bank website.

St. James Parish in Washington is hosting a Lenten Retreat Thursday, March 30th through Saturday, April 1st from 8a.m. to noon and 6-10p.m. daily at Tobin Hall. Cost is $20 per person. Meals are included. Register online at stjameswashington.org.

Washington High School is hosting a college fair Thursday, March 30th from 1-3:30p.m. in the WHS Varsity Gym.

The Riverside Fire Department is accepting applications for positions of Firefighter and First Responder. All Fire and EMS training is covered by the department. If you have questions or would like to join, contact the RFD at riversidefire@mchsi.com or through the Riverside Volunteer Fire Department Facebook page. Applications are also available at city hall.

PAWS and More Animal Shelter in Washington offers a low cost spay/neuter day the third Monday of each month. For more information or to sign up your pet contact Paws and More at 319-653-6713.