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Welcome to the KBOE Community Calendar page. We will update
area events that are going on. If you have an event you would like added to
this page, send it to:
KBOE ,
or e-mail us at KBOE@kboeradio.com
February 8
Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Drive will be held at Penn Central Mall in the center court on Wednesday, February 8 at 200 High Ave. West, in Oskaloosa from 2pm to 7pm. To schedule an appointment to donate contact Kiwanis Club member or Marsha Riordan at 641-673-1045 or visit www.bloodcenter.org
February 8
Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center will be having a blood drive on Wednesday February 8th from 3pm to 7pm at Bussey Community Center, 313 Fifth St in Bussey. To schedule an appointment to donate to contact Polliann Carlson at 641-944-5331 or visit www.bloodcenter.org
February 9
Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Drive will be held at First Christian Reformed Church at N. 11th and J Ave. E, Oskaloosa in their fellowship hall from 3pm-7pm. To schedule an appointment to donate contact Caroll Jansen at 641-673-6619 or Rose VanWoerkom at 637-2887.
February 9
The Mahaska Stitch-n-Quilt guild with have its monthly meeting on Thursday February 9 at 7pm at the Hizer house behind the Peppertree in Oskaloosa. For more information contact Betty Hizer at 673-5994
February 10
The YMCA will have their 1st Annual Indoor Mini-Putt Gold Fundraiser on Friday, February 10 at Penn Central Mall. 6-10pm is open golf and from 8-10pm is fun night. On Saturday, February 11 from 10-8pm will also be open golf.
February 11
The William Penn Alumni Association is once again putting on the Green Dress Project for 2012. The Green Dress Project is designed for families that are unable to afford a prom dress for their daughters. The Green Dress project open house will be Saturday, February 11 9:30am – 2:00 pm and Thursday February 23, 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm at the Musco Technology Center. Dresses will be sold for $10 each. For more information contact Amanda Hudnut at 515-978-1518 or at hudnutam@wmpenn.edu
February 12
There will be a Ham & Bean Feed featuring Ham & Bean and other varieties of soups and pie at the Pershing Community Center in Pershing Iowa on Sunday February 12 from 4pm to 6pm. Free will donation accepted.
February 12
The Cedar Livestock 4-H Club will hold a spaghetti dinner Sunday, February 12th from 11 am to 1 pm at the Fremont Community Center. A free will offering will be taken.
February 17
Place your orders now for American Cancer Society Daffodill Days by contacting Better Farner at 641-672-1789. Orders need to be placed by February 17
February 17
Oskaloosa Christian School Bids for Kids
2012 Auction and Bake Sale will be held Friday February 17 in the school gym.
The silent auction will begin at 3 and go until 6:15pm with the live auction
beginning at 6:45 pm. Baked goods will be on sale from 3pm until gone. A meal of
maidrite, walking taco or hot dog with side will be served from 5-6:30pm, with
tickets being purchased at the door. Complete details can be found at www.oscibidsforkids.webs.com
February 20-24
Free End of the Month Meals are from 5:30-6:15 p.m. at the St. Mary's Parish Center, 501 High Ave. East in Oskaloosa. No reservations required; no questions asked. For additional details, call 641-672-2079.
March 17
The Mahaska Amateur Radio Club will host its 24th annual Amateur Radio Swapmeet on Saturday, March 17 at the American Legion Hall located on 302 High Avenue East. Admission is by donation and tables may be rented for $5 each. Contact Vernon Stanley at 641-622-2154 or vstanley@iowatelecom.net or Don Brain at 641-660-0404 or dbrainbe@hotmail.com for more informatuion.
March 26-30
Free End of the Month Meals are from 5:30-6:15 p.m. at the St. Paul Congregational UCC, 301 High Ave. East in Oskaloosa. No reservations required; no questions asked. For additional details, call 641-672-2079.
April 7
The Gene Van Wyk Memorial 5K Run/Walk is Saturday at 9:00 a.m. starting and ending at the Pella Christian High School, 300 Eagle Lane in Pella. Participants receive free: t-shirt (if pre-registered), goodie bag, chance for great door prizes, access to showers, and post-race party with free breakfast! Families and strollers are welcome; there are "support laps" for those who do not wish to run/walk the entire 5K. Visit www.genevanwyk.com for full details and online registration.
July 1
NWS PEACE is looking for caring host families for the 2012 school year to host students ages 15 through 18, to spend 5 to 10 months with your family while attending your local high school... The deadline for matching students with families is July 1st... Call 1-866-846-3977 or visit www.nw-services.com for more info.
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Pella Regional Health Center will hold an Adult Grief Support Group with Coffee, Conversation and Comfort on the 2nd Tuesday of month, from 9:30 to 10:30 am in the Lower Level of Comfort House... No reservation is necessary and this event is free and open to the public.
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The Pella Regional Health Center Adult Grief Support Group "Moms with Hope" will be held the 2nd Monday of month at 7 pm in the Lower Level of Comfort House
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The Eddyville Historical Museum presents BINGO at the Eddyville American Legion on Walnut Street. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. with BINGO from 6:30-9:00 p.m. BINGO is held the first Thursday of each month.
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The Eddyville Historical Museum is open to visitors every Wednesday from 1:00-5:00 p.m. and every Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Stop by to view the exhibits and reminisce on the "good old days!" Call Mildred Johnson at 641-969-5391 with questions.
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The Oskaloosa Free Clinic provides basic medical services for Mahaska County residents without health insurance or other means of health coverage. Open the first and third Tuesday of each month, there are a limited number of patient appointments available. At 5:30 pm on the first and third Tuesday of each month numbers will be drawn randomly to determine who will be seen that evening. The Free Clinic is located at the Medical Specialty Center on the north side of the MHP campus, entrance #4.