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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 5

MARNE MARKET, ORGANIZED BY THE MARNE COMMUNITY CLUB, FROM 4:30 TO 7:00 P.M. LOCATED ONE BLOCK NORTH OF HIGHWAY 83. THEY SELL LOCALLY GROWN PRODUCTS INCLUDING RED RASPBERRIES, HONEYDEW, WATERMELON, EGG PLANT, SALSA INGREDIENTS, HOMERAISED CHICKENS AND MORE AS WELL AS HANDMADE ITEMS.

CAM GRIDIRON CLUB WILL HOST THEIR ANNUAL BARBEQUE PRIOR TO THE COUGARS HOME OPENER IN ANITA. THEY WILL BE SERVING YOUR CHOICE OF HAMBURGER, BRAT OR HOT DOG WITH BEANS, CHIPS AND A DRINK. THE FUND RAISER HELPS SUPPORT CAMPS, EQUIPMENT AND OTHER PROJECTS. SERVING WILL BEGIN AT 5:30 PM.

CORNING SPORTS BOOSTER CLUB IS HOSTING A PREGAME MEAL AT TONIGHT'S CORNING vs. GRISWOLD FOOTBALL GAME. SERVING STARTS AT 6 P.M. AT RED RAIDER FIELD. GAME KICK OF AT 7:30.

LIONS BINGO IN EXIRA; 6:45 P.M. AT THE EXIRA LIONS COMMUNITY BUILDING. EVERYONE WELCOME.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 6

2008 FALL FESTIVAL - OAKLAND, IOWA

7:30 A.M. - FUN RUN REGISTRATION - SHELTER IN PARK

8 A.M. - ONE MILE FUN RUN - BENEFITS THE PEP CLUB

11 A.M. - 3 P.M. - OPEN MARKET - DR. THOMPSON AVENUE

NOON - 4 P.M. - MIDWAY - FOOD & FUN (BEHIND THE ARBOR BANK)

3:30 - 4:30 P.M. - PARADE REGISTRATION - SIGN UP AT OAKLAND AVENUE

5 P.M. - "FAIRYTALES" PARADE

6 P.M. - FREEWILL DINNER - CHAUTAUQUA PARK

6 P.M. - OAKLAND IDOL: KARAOKE STYLE - CHAUTAUQUA PARK

DUSK - FIREWORKS BY J&M DISPLAYS

DUSK - DANCE WITH MUSIC BY NZONE BAR

CHILDREN IN THE MIDDLE CLASS - 8:30 A.M. TO 12:30 P.M. AT THE CASS COUNTY CENTER OF IOWA WESTERN COMMUNITY COLLEGE. COST IS $40, TO REGISTER CALL 243-5527 OR STOP BY 705 WALNUT.

26TH ANNUAL CARSTENS FARM DAYS AT THE CARSTENS 1880 FARMSTEAD NEAR SHELBY. EXPERIENCE HORSE, STEAM AND GAS POWER DEMONSTRATIONS, A QUILT SHOW, BARN QUILTS, CRATS, ENTERTAINMENT AND GREAT FOOD. ADMISSION IS JUST $5 PER DAY FOR THOSE NINE AND OLDER. THE 80 ACRE, WORKING FARM MUSEUM EXHIBIT IS LOCATED SOUTH OF SHELBY IN POTAWATTAMIE COUNTY.

36TH ANNUAL ARTS & CRAFTS SHOW - 9:00 A.M. TO 3:00 P.M. AT THE FAIR GROUNDS AUDITORIUM IN RED OAK. ADMISSION IS $1.

WIOTA PINOCHLE CARD PARTY - 7:00 P.M. AT THE COMMUNITY CENTER. BRING A SNACK TO SHARE - EVERYONE WELCOME.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 7

MEN'S T-BONE GOLF TOURNAMENT - 8 A.M. AT THE GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 8

WIC CERTIFICATION & NUTRITION TALK APPOINTMENTS - 9:00 A.M. TO 4:00 P.M. AT THE PYAMOSA HEAD START CENTER, LOCATED 2 MILES NORTH OF ATLANTIC ON OLIVE STREET.

COFFEE & CONVERSATION CLASS AT THE CASS COUNTY CENTER OF IOWA WESTERN COMMUNITY COLLEGE - 9:30 TO 11:00 A.M. - JOIN THIS GROUP OF LIVELY LEARNERS FOR EDUCATIONAL AND ENJOYABLE SESSIONS AND ACTIVITIES FEATURING LOCAL SPEAKERS AND CURRENT HAPPENINGS. CLASS MEETS SIX TIMES AND THE COST IS $10. TO REGISTER STOP BY 705 WALNUT OR CALL 243-5527.

ANNUAL FLOWER SHOW --AT THE ANITA COMMUNITY CENTER FROM NOON TO 4:00 PM. LARRY BOWMAN OF WILLOW SPRINGS NURSERY WILL OFFER A PROGRAM AT 2:00 WITH SILVER TEA SERVED . EXHIBIT TABLES WILL FEATURE ROSES, HOUSEPLANTS, LOTS OF COLLECTIBLES AND CRAFTS, BASKETS, CENTERPIECES, ANTIQUES AND MORE. KEEPSAKES WILL BE GIVEN TO EVERYONE AND TICKETS WILL BE SOLD ON MANY ITEMS. EVERYONE IS WELCOME, PLEASE BRING A FRIEND.

SPEED UP YOUR READING CLASS - AT THE CASS COUNTY CENTER OF IOWA WESTERN COMMUNITY COLLEGE - 6:30 TO 8:30 P.M. - COST IS $10. TO REGISTER STOP BY 705 WALNUT OR CALL 243-5527.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9

BOOK FAIR BY BOOKS ARE FUN, SPONSORED BY THE CASS COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL RECREATION COMMITTEE - 8 A.M. TO 4 P.M. IN THE CCMH ATRIUM. SELECT FROM HUNDREDS OF NEW BOOKS & GIFTS.

WIC CERTIFICATION & NUTRITION TALK APPOINTMENTS - 9:00 A.M. TO 4:00 P.M. AT THE PYAMOSA HEAD START CENTER, LOCATED 2 MILES NORTH OF ATLANTIC ON OLIVE STREET

LIBRARY & LUNCH BOOK DISCUSSION - 12 TO 1 P.M. AT THE ANITA PUBLIC LIBRARY BRING A SACK LUNCH AND DISCUSS FAVORITE WRITERS AND BOOKS OVER LUNCH IN THE COMMUNITY ROOM. FREE.

DOG OBEDIENCE CLASS - 7:00 TO 8:00 P.M. AT THE CASS COUNTY CENTER OF IOWA WESTERN COMMUNITY COLLEGE IN ATLANTIC. CLASS INCLUDES EIGHT SESSIONS - COST IS $45 OR $29 FOR REPEATING DOGS. CALL 243-5527 OR STOP BY 705 WALNUT TO REGISTER.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10

WIC CERTIFICATION, NUTRITION TALK APPOINTMENTS & CHECK DISTRIBUTION - 9:00 A.M. TO 4:00 P.M. AT THE PYAMOSA HEAD START CENTER, LOCATED 2 MILES NORTH OF ATLANTIC ON OLIVE STREET

ATLANTIC LIONS CLUB MEETING - 6:30 P.M. AT THE ATLANTIC SENIOR CITIZEN CENTER.

DAN RING, A 2000 ATLANTIC HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATE, WILL INSTRUCT IOWA WESTERN COMMUNITY COLLEGE'S WELDING CLASS WHICH WILL BE HELD FOR EIGHT WEEKS ON WEDNESDAYS FROM 5:30 TO 9:30 P.M. BEGINNING THIS EVENING AT THE ATLANTIC HIGH SCHOOL. - SCHOLARSHIPS FOR UP TO HALF OF THE CST OF THE CLASS ARE AVAILABLE FROM CASS/ATLANTIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (CADCO). FOR MORE INFORMATION OR SCHOLARSHIPS CALL IOWA WESTERN COMMUNITY COLLEGE AT 243-5527.

UPCOMING EVENTS & EXTRAS ....

SHELBY COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT CLINICS:

TOBACCO CESSATION: CALL QUITLINE IOWA AT 1-800-784-8869

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON QUITTING SMOKING, CALL 712-755-4422

LEARNING FOR LIFE: PROGRAM OFFERS A HOME VISITATION PROGRAM FOR FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN FROM PRENATAL THROUGH AGE 5. THE CURRICULUM USED FOR HOME VISITS IS THE PARENTS AS TEACHERS MODEL AND HELPS FAMILIES PREPARE THEIR CHILDREN FOR LEARNING AND SCHOOL ENTRY. ASSISTANCE WITH PROPER CAR SEATS FOR CHILDREN ALSO AVAILABLE.

KID'S KORNER: A PROGRAM OPEN TO ALL FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN IN SHELBY COUNTY. FAMILIES EARN POINTS THROUGH A VARIETY OF HEALTHY AND DEVELOPMENTAL ACTIVITIES THAT CAN BE USED TO SHOP IN THE STORE. PARTICIPATION IS FREE. HOURS ARE TUESDAYS 11 A.M. - 1 P.M. WEDNESDAYS & THURSDAYS 1:30 - 4:30 P.M. FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT BARB LEINEN AT 712-755-4422.

FOR FUTHER INFORMATION ON ANY OF THESE PROGRAMS, CONTACT MYRTUE MEDICAL CENTER, DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY HEALTH AT 712-755-4422.

ST. MARY'S CATHOLIC CHURCH (ANITA, IOWA) CHICKEN DINNER FEATURING CHICKEN BY STALEY'S CATERING, MASHED POTATOES & GRAVY, GREEN BEANS, HOMEMADE SALADS AND DESSERTS. SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 - 11 A.M. TO 1:00 P.M. ADULTS -$8, CHILDREN 4-12 - $3.50, 3 & UNDER FREE. CARRY-OUTS FROM 10:30 TO 12:30. DELIVERY TO SHUT-INS ONLY, CALL 712-762-3773.

LIBRARY & LUNCH BOOK DISCUSSION - 12 TO 1 P.M. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 AT THE GRISWOLD PUBLIC LIBRARY BRING A SACK LUNCH AND DISCUSS FAVORITE WRITERS AND BOOKS OVER LUNCH IN THE COMMUNITY ROOM. FREE.

SUPPORT GROUP FOR PERSONS WITH PARKINSONS DISEASE AND THEIR FAMILY, CAREGIVERS OR BEFRIENDERS IS HELD THE THIRD TUESDAY OF THE MONTH FROM 1-3 P.M. IN THE COMMOMS ROOM OF SUMMERSET ESTATES, THE CONDOS ON THE NORTH END OF THIRD STREET IN FONTANELLE. FOR FURTHER DIRECTIONS OR QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS SUPPORT GROUP, CALL LYLE OR LAVON AT 641-745-4044.

SHARING THE BOUNTY - A FREE MEAL FOR THE NEEDY WILL BE HELD THE 1ST WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH FROM 5:30 TO 6:30 P.M. AT SS PETER & PAUL PARISH CENTER IN ATLANTIC. ALL AGES WELCOME.

THE ATLANTIC LIONS CLUB TAKES USED EYE GLASSES AND HEARING AIDS. YOU CAN DROP THEM OFF AT THESE ATLANTIC LOCATIONS: HY-VEE, W & S APPLIANCE, ED ANGELL'S STATE FARM INSURANCE OFFICE, FAREWAY OR ANY LIONS CLUB MEMBER.

CITY OF ATLANTIC YARD WASTE SITE DAYS AND HOURS

(AS OF TUESDAY, APRIL 1, 2009)

TUESDAY - 12:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M.

THURSDAY - 12:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M.

SATURDAY - 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.

SUNDAY - 1:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M.

THE CITY ALSO REMINDS CITIZENS TO BRING ONLY TREES, BRANCHES, GRASS, GARDEN WASTE AND LEAVES!!!

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