Saturday, July 24, 2010
Pioneer Ridge Hosts Bat Trivia and Hike
Pioneer Ridge located on Highway 63 between Ottumwa and Bloomfield will be hosting an evening of bats on August 7, at 8:00 pm. Bring a flashlight! If you would like a bat house kit for $10, pre-register for the event by phoning Annette at (641) 682-3091.
Toddler Camp at Pioneer Ridge
Pioneer Ridge, part of the Wapello County Conservation Commission, located between Ottumwa and Bloomfield on Highway 63, will be hosting a Toddler Camp to study moms in nature and how they care for their young. Scheduled for August 10 at 10:00 for 3-4 year olds with an adult. Cost is $5. and pre-registration is recommended. Phone Annette at (641) 682-3091.
Pella Aquatic Center with Adventure River--Closed Until Further Notice
Due to a recent incident involving the deaths of two swimmers, all public pools in Pella are closed until further notice.
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
Monroe County Fair
Monroe County Fair will be held at the Monroe County Fairgrounds July 30 - Aug. 2. Highlights include a carnival, Impact Pro Wrestling Event, and Demolition Derby.
Admission is $5.00 per vehicle for the day or $10 for the entire fair.
Other events include a hog roast, BINGO, dog show, and pedal tractor pull.
For more information go to www.extension.iastate.edu/monroe or phone the extension office at 641-932-5612.
Admission is $5.00 per vehicle for the day or $10 for the entire fair.
Other events include a hog roast, BINGO, dog show, and pedal tractor pull.
For more information go to www.extension.iastate.edu/monroe or phone the extension office at 641-932-5612.
Monday, July 12, 2010
Featuring Mahaska County
County: Mahaska County Population: 22,000
County Seat: Oskaloosa Population: 10,938
Other towns: Barnes City, Beacon, Freemont, Keomah Village, Leighton, New Sharon, Rosehill, Rose Park
Parks and Recreation: Mahaska County is host to campgrounds, trails, camping cabins, open shelters, arboretum, nature center, educational programming, camping, hiking, canoeing, boating, recreation trail that nearly loops the city, the Southern Iowa Fairgrounds & Speedway, Nelson Pioneer Farm, Lake Keomah State Park and much more.
Points of Interest: Oskaloosa hosts a historic city square with the bandstand, the George Daily Auditorium, the Oskaloosa Public Library, William Penn University, 3 Golf courses including Harvest Point, Elmhurst Country Club and Edmundson Park & Golf Course.
Calendar of Events:
July 19-25 Southern Iowa Fair
October 9 – Kidtoberfest Children and Families Event at Penn Central Mall
(Thanks, Gina, for the information.)
County Seat: Oskaloosa Population: 10,938
Other towns: Barnes City, Beacon, Freemont, Keomah Village, Leighton, New Sharon, Rosehill, Rose Park
Parks and Recreation: Mahaska County is host to campgrounds, trails, camping cabins, open shelters, arboretum, nature center, educational programming, camping, hiking, canoeing, boating, recreation trail that nearly loops the city, the Southern Iowa Fairgrounds & Speedway, Nelson Pioneer Farm, Lake Keomah State Park and much more.
Points of Interest: Oskaloosa hosts a historic city square with the bandstand, the George Daily Auditorium, the Oskaloosa Public Library, William Penn University, 3 Golf courses including Harvest Point, Elmhurst Country Club and Edmundson Park & Golf Course.
Calendar of Events:
July 19-25 Southern Iowa Fair
October 9 – Kidtoberfest Children and Families Event at Penn Central Mall
(Thanks, Gina, for the information.)
How Far Are You Willing to Drive?
Based on responses to the on-line poll, parents are willing to drive up to 90 miles to get their kids to fun activities around Southeast Iowa. That would potentially take people across 2-3 counties.
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
Highlighting Jefferson County and Fairfield
County: Jefferson County Population: 15,472
County Seat: Fairfield Population: 9,509
Other towns: Batavia, Lockridge, Pleasant Plain, Libertyville, Packwood
Parks and Recreation: Host to the Jefferson County Park, the Jefferson County Trail System 16 miles of completed trails The Fairfield Loop Trail, encircling the city, connects public spaces, two major preserves as well as the city and county's largest parks. The park trail system contains hiking and biking trails and a 75-foot swinging bridge connecting the picnic area with the camp area.
Points of Interest: Fairfield has a traditional town square with specialty shops and fine dining. Major employers in the manufacturing, biotech and financial fields complement the town. Fairfield is also host to a 32,000 square foot Fairfield Arts & Convention Center and 522-seat Stephen Sondheim Center for the Performing Arts.
Calendar of Events:
July Events
July 2 - 1st Fridays Art Walk pARTy in the Park
July 10 - Celebration Iowa Singers and Jazz Band
July 16 - 25 - Annie
July 18 - A Celtic Summer with Michael Londra
July 19 - 31 - Fairfield Creates; Get Your Art On
July 24 - Live on the Square Summer Concert Series
July 25 - Eddie "devil boy" Turner
July 29 - The Australian Bee Gees.
August Events
August 6 - 1st Fridays Art Walk Bark in the Park
August 7 - International Folk Dance Ensemble
August 11 - Tommy Castro Band
August 13 - 22 - Big River
August 14 - Live on the Square Summer Concert Series
September Events
September 3 - 1st Fridays Art Walk Culturefest
September 11 - Water Coolers
September 18 - Live on the Square Summer Concert Series
September 25 - Southeast Iowa Wellness Expo
September 25 - Roy Eaton: Quantum of Preludes
September 30 - Glenn Miller Orchestra
October Events
October 1 - 1st Fridays Art Walk Oktoberfest
October 16 - Ashu and Kuang-Hoa Huang in Concert: Saxophone and Piano Concert
October 17 - Kenyan Safari Acrobats
November Events
November 4 - Forever Plaid
November 5 - 1st Fridays Art Walk American Craft.
November 7 - Danish Pianist Werner Elmker: Piano Concert
November 16 - Street Beat
November 25 - Sweet Dreams: A Patsy Cline Tribute
December Events
December 3 - 1st Fridays Art Walk Gingerbread Extravaganza
December 4 - The Chamber Music of Stravinsky: L'Histoire du Soldat Conducted by Carol Negro
Thanks, Gina, for the information!
County Seat: Fairfield Population: 9,509
Other towns: Batavia, Lockridge, Pleasant Plain, Libertyville, Packwood
Parks and Recreation: Host to the Jefferson County Park, the Jefferson County Trail System 16 miles of completed trails The Fairfield Loop Trail, encircling the city, connects public spaces, two major preserves as well as the city and county's largest parks. The park trail system contains hiking and biking trails and a 75-foot swinging bridge connecting the picnic area with the camp area.
Points of Interest: Fairfield has a traditional town square with specialty shops and fine dining. Major employers in the manufacturing, biotech and financial fields complement the town. Fairfield is also host to a 32,000 square foot Fairfield Arts & Convention Center and 522-seat Stephen Sondheim Center for the Performing Arts.
Calendar of Events:
July Events
July 2 - 1st Fridays Art Walk pARTy in the Park
July 10 - Celebration Iowa Singers and Jazz Band
July 16 - 25 - Annie
July 18 - A Celtic Summer with Michael Londra
July 19 - 31 - Fairfield Creates; Get Your Art On
July 24 - Live on the Square Summer Concert Series
July 25 - Eddie "devil boy" Turner
July 29 - The Australian Bee Gees.
August Events
August 6 - 1st Fridays Art Walk Bark in the Park
August 7 - International Folk Dance Ensemble
August 11 - Tommy Castro Band
August 13 - 22 - Big River
August 14 - Live on the Square Summer Concert Series
September Events
September 3 - 1st Fridays Art Walk Culturefest
September 11 - Water Coolers
September 18 - Live on the Square Summer Concert Series
September 25 - Southeast Iowa Wellness Expo
September 25 - Roy Eaton: Quantum of Preludes
September 30 - Glenn Miller Orchestra
October Events
October 1 - 1st Fridays Art Walk Oktoberfest
October 16 - Ashu and Kuang-Hoa Huang in Concert: Saxophone and Piano Concert
October 17 - Kenyan Safari Acrobats
November Events
November 4 - Forever Plaid
November 5 - 1st Fridays Art Walk American Craft.
November 7 - Danish Pianist Werner Elmker: Piano Concert
November 16 - Street Beat
November 25 - Sweet Dreams: A Patsy Cline Tribute
December Events
December 3 - 1st Fridays Art Walk Gingerbread Extravaganza
December 4 - The Chamber Music of Stravinsky: L'Histoire du Soldat Conducted by Carol Negro
Thanks, Gina, for the information!
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