MakerSpace: Build a City
2022-11-09 14:45 - 15:45 (America/Chicago)
MakerSpace: Build a City – Wednesday, November 9, 2:45 – 3:45
We’ve got so many boxes, and you’ve got so many ideas… for K – 6th graders.

Art of Parenting Retreat - Inspiration Hills
2022-11-11 - 2022-11-13
ART OF PARENTING RETREAT: Inspiration Hills is partnering with FamilyLife’s Art of Parenting Small Group Series on November 11 – 12. This 8-session, video-based study is designed to not only help parents find new ways to integrate faith into everyday parenting moments, but also to create an environment where parents can shoulder burdens together, celebrate breakthroughs, and relate to one another’s day-to-day parenting journey. Early Bird Discount is on October 21 with a cost of $25 per person. Register by October 28 with a cost of $50 person. Register today and stay in our private rooms or cabins by visiting inspirationhills.org/art-of-parenting.

Community Blood Drive - Rock Valley
2022-11-11 09:00 - 16:00
Hegg Health and Community Blood Bank are asking for residents to consider donating blood and support the local blood supply as they host a fall community blood drive on
Friday, November 11
9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Hegg Health Center (1202 21st Ave., Rock Valley, IA)
Call 605-331-3222
Register here: https://cbblifeblood.org/event/hegg-health-center-rock-valley-ia-6/
“Donating blood is extremely rewarding as we move into the holiday season. We think about the special gift that can be donated to someone in need of a blood transfusion and how this will impact the patient’s life but also provide hope to family and friends,” said Lauri Hoffmann, Program Coordinator, Community Blood Bank. “Community Blood Bank is asking for help to keep our blood supply strong by donating blood at the Hegg Health blood drive on November 11th. It only takes 30 minutes, but your actions will provide support a life-time of blessings. Join us to provide a gift of life this holiday season.”
Donors must be at least 17 years old (16 years old with a signed parent consent form found at www.cbblifeblood.org), weigh 110 lbs or more and be in good general health the day of the donation. Please bring an I.D. It is recommended that a person eat and drink plenty of fluid prior to donating. For additional information call Community Blood Bank at (605) 331-3222. Community Blood Banks is a nonprofit, cooperative of Sanford Medical Center and Avera McKennan Hospital. Community Blood Bank is not associated with any other blood bank organizations and is the sole blood provider to all Sioux Falls area hospitals.

Veteran's Day Program - Sheldon High School
2022-11-11 13:20
Veteran’s Day program at Sheldon High School on Friday, November 11.
It will begin at 1:20 p.m. and will be held in the high school auditorium.
Following the program, there will be refreshments served to thank our Veterans and their families/guests.

Blue Monkey Gallery Holiday Open House
2022-11-12 10:00 - 16:00
The Blue Monkey Gallery in Archer will hold their annual Holiday Open House Saturday, November 12th from 10 am to 4 pm. Choose gifts for the special people on your list, from art to new glass ornaments and more. Refreshments will be served.

Midwest Christian Services Fundraising Auction
2022-11-12 17:00 - 21:00

Veterans Day Program - Boyden
2022-11-12 19:00
The Boyden American Legion and Auxiliary Veterans Day Program will be Saturday, November 12 at 7:00 p.m. at the Demco Community Center in Boyden.
The speaker is Ben Jans from Sioux Center – “Flying the Cobra Gunship Helicopters in Vietnam”.
Lunch will be served – free will donations taken for Auxiliary Projects.

Legion Brunch - Melvin
2022-11-13 09:00 - 12:30

FREE Diabetic Education Class
2022-11-14 17:30 - 19:30

Family Storytime
2022-11-14 18:30
Family Storytime – Monday, November 14 @ 6:30
Join us to share books and activities to get your children ready to read. Designed for 3- to 6-year-olds, the whole family is welcome.

Primghar Ambulance Non-Perishable Food Drive
2022-11-16 - 2022-11-17
Primghar Ambulance is conducting a non-perishable food drive
Oct. 28th through Nov. 17th.
A collection box will be at the
Primghar Fire Stations 360 3rd St. SE
Primghar Iowa 51245.

The Ambulance team will be going door to door on Wed. November 16th to collect that night. If you would like to donate non-perishable food items you can either drop them off at the station or leave them on your porch or steps on the 16th. We can do the contactless pick-up or you can chat with a team member on that evening if you would like. If you would like to make a monetary donation you can send it to
Primghar City Hall
C/O Primghar Ambulance food drive.
160 S. Hayes Ave.
Primghar Iowa 51245

O'Brien County Naturalist at Sheldon Library
2022-11-16 14:45 - 15:45
Native Americans in Northwest Iowa – Wednesday, November 16, 2:45 – 3:45
Celebrate Native American Heritage Month by learning more about the Native Americans who called our area home, with Ms. Hannah, our O’Brien County Naturalist. For K – 6th graders

Drive Thru Heat & Eat Soup/Dessert Supper
2022-11-16 15:30 - 18:30
The Sanborn CRC Christian Education Society invites you to a “Drive-Thru Heat & Eat Soup/Dessert Supper” on Wednesday, Nov 16th from 3:30-6:30 pm. Drive up to the church’s west entrance and choose from several soup and dessert choices for a quick meal to enjoy at home. Freewill Donation.

Archer Reformed Soup & Pie Supper
2022-11-16 17:00 - 19:00
Everyone is invited to the Archer Reformed Church for their annual Soup and Pie Supper on November 16th from 5:00 to 7:00pm in Archer. Serving pea soup, vegetable beef soup and chili, taverns, creamed chicken on a bun, as well as a variety of pies for dessert. A free will offering will be taken, with all proceeds benefiting local missions. Come for great food and fellowship!

Ashton Fire Dept Pancake Supper
2022-11-16 17:00 - 19:00

Coats-For-Kids Distribution
2022-11-19 09:00 - 10:30
The Sheldon Ministerial Association is again organizing Coats-For-Kids. A free distribution of coats for kids and teens will be from 9:00-10:30 AM on Saturday, November 19th, in the lower level of the Sheldon Community Services Center.

Middleburg Free Grace Reformed Meal & Auction
2022-11-19 17:00 - 19:00
Middleburg Free Grace Reformed
Building Fund Auction
Saturday, November 19
Hull Community Building
5:00 pm meal – ribeye steak sandwich with potato salad and beans with a suggested $10 donation
6:00 pm auction
Online Auction
November 7 – 21
zomer.nextlot.com
Many great items available!

Middleburg Free Grace Reformed is a country church that has been blessed by growing from 63 families to over 90. We are raising funds to put on a small addition to accommodate our education classes.

Dixie Daddys Sheldon Civic Music Concert
2022-11-20 15:00
The Dixie Daddys’ upbeat performances of Ragtime, Dixieland, and Swing, bring to life this happy music of simpler times. Programs consist mainly of “standards” from the 1910’s to the 1950’s with an occasional country or novelty number thrown in.
Sheldon High School
3:00 PM
$20 tickets at the door

Free Sheldon Area Unity Meal
2022-11-21 17:30 - 18:30
5:30-6:30 PM at Living Water Community Church
Turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, gravy, corn, rolls, pineapple, and pie
There will be a bag of free groceries to take home after your meal.

Evening Book Club - Sheldon Library
2022-11-21 18:30
Evening Book Club – Monday, November 21 @ 6:30
True Biz by Sara Nović

Girls Basketball - Sheldon vs Boyden Hull
2022-11-22 19:45
Broadcasting from the Boyden Hull High School gym. Pregame at 7:40 PM with tip off at 7:45 PM.
KIWA AM 1550/FM 100.7 – LA & Curt Strouth with the call.
KIWA FM 105.3 – Joe Nilles with the call.

Sheldon Indoor Pool NOW OPEN!
2022-11-23 - 2022-11-24
The City of Sheldon and the Holiday Inn Express and Suites would like to let you know the indoor pool is now open. Many updates and improvements have been made. The indoor pool is open Monday through Friday 6 am to 8 pm, Saturdays from 9 am to 8 pm and closed Sundays.

Blood Drive - Osceola Reg Health Center
2022-11-23 09:00 - 15:00
The Sioux Falls Community Blood Bloodmobile will be holding its next blood drive on Wednesday November 23rd at the Osceola Regional Health Center. Please take some time out of your day and give the gift of life, the life you save may be someone you know.
9:00 AM – Noon AND 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
Please call the Osceola Regional Health Center to make an appointment at 712-754-5358. All donors must be at least 16 years old, weigh at least 110 pounds and be in good health. You can donate blood every 56 days.
The Community Blood Bank is the sole supplier of all blood and blood products for Osceola Regional Health Center. No hospitals in our area, including Osceola Regional Health Center receive any blood or blood products from the American Red Cross.
*NOTE: Due to Covid- 19 Appointments are Mandatory

Free Thanksgiving Meal - Reservations Necessary
2022-11-24 12:00
First Reformed Church on Washington Ave in Sheldon
No plans for Thanksgiving Day? Please be our guest at a traditional Thanksgiving Day dinner at noon in our church fellowship hall. Reservations are necessary. Please call 712-324-2130 by Friday, Nov 18. Rides are available.

Sheldon Holiday Light Parade
2022-11-26 17:30
Click here for more information.

Lyon County Siren Testing 10 AM
2022-11-28 10:00
The Lyon County Emergency Center replaced their 911 dispatch center equipment, and they need to test all aspects of the new equipment. Everything has been tested except for the tornado sirens and this needs to be done.The Lyon County Emergency Center will test all sirens that they can control on Monday, November 28th at 10:00 a.m.

Make & Take at Lake Pahoja
2022-11-28 18:00 - 19:30
Make and Take
November 28 at 6-7:30pm
Lake Pahoja Nature Center
Come get festive, we will be using things from nature to make a Christmas planter. $25 per planter You are welcome to bring your own flair or additions to put in the pots.
Please preregister by Nov. 23. Spots are limited.

Adult Coloring & Hobby Night
2022-11-28 18:30
Adult Coloring – Monday, November 28 @ 6:30
Enjoy an evening of coloring or working on your favorite hobby. Ages 16+

High School Basketball
2022-11-29 18:00
GAME ON KIWA AM 1550/FM 100.7 – Varsity MOC Floyd Valley at Sheldon. Audio & video streaming from the website at kiwaradio.com. LA and Curt Strouth will have the call. Pregame for the girls’ game will begin at 5:50. Tip off at 6:00. The boys’ game will follow.
RESCHEDULED to 12/05/22! KIWA FM 105.3 – Boyden-Hull at Sibley-Ocheyedan.

First Reformed RCYF Soup & Pie Supper
2022-11-30 17:00 - 19:00
