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We LOVE Animals Program
2020-02-13 18:30 (America/Chicago)
Just in time for Valentine’s Day, the O’Brien County Conservation Board is holding a family friendly presentation entitled “We LOVE Animals.” Bring your family to the Prairie Heritage Center to enjoy fascinating facts about animal pairs. “We LOVE Animals” will be held on Thursday, February 13 beginning at 6:30 p.m.
For more information about the event, contact the O’Brien County Conservation Board at 712-295-7200.

Valentine’s Day Chocolate Walk in Sheldon
2020-02-14 09:00 - 17:00
On Friday, February 14, nine downtown retailers in Sheldon will be participating in a Chocolate Walk. Simply stop in the stores for a chocolate (or red hot) Valentine treat! All participating business will also be running an in-store special. You won’t want to miss out on the delicious delights and sweet deals!

Participating Businesses:
Alissa Ryan Boutique
Blossom & Brides Boutique
Mastbergen Jewelry
Missy’s
Mr. B’s & Lady B’s
Sweet Puddle Jumpers Boutique
Top Notch Stitching
Touch of Hope
Uptown Threads

Valentine's Dinner & Concert featuring Tonic-Sol-Fa
2020-02-14 18:30 - 22:30
Join us for a romantic evening with your special someone to enjoy a night of wonderful food, service, and music by Tonic Sol-fa.
Tonic Sol-fa is a ground-breaking a cappella ensemble from Minnesota, in constant development since their formation two decades ago. TSF stands as one of the leading forces in the world of vocal music with Emmy Award winning arrangements and multi-million selling compositions.
6:30 Doors Open
7:00 Dinner is served – plated meal served by Crossroads Pavilion Staff
8:00 Concert begins
The meal will be catered by 1015 Steakhouse and they will be serving a choice of either Prime Rib or Chicken Cordon Bleu. When you purchase your tickets, you will be asked which meat you would like to be served.
Desserts provided by Piece of Cake
Meal tickets are no longer available, but you can still purchase tickets for the Tonic-Sol-Fa concert at 8:00 pm for just $25!
Tickets can be purchased at Crossroads Pavilion Event Center or Sheldon City Office.
For Questions call 712-631-4336
Sponsors:
DK Plastics
KIWA Radio
Melissa Remme – State Farm Insurance
Citizens State Bank
JT Trucking

Camp Autumn Ice Fishing Tournament & Fundraiser
2020-02-15 09:00 - 14:00
Seasons Center for Behavioral Health and Camp Autumn are hosting an Ice Fishing Tournament & Fundraiser at Camp Autumn near Sutherland on Saturday, February 15, 2020. This event is a free will donation event and is open to the public, though registration is encouraged. Visit https://bit.ly/3afBKU0 to learn more.
This event is a release tournament, which means fish will be released back into the lake. The prize categories will be based on length for the following species: bass, catfish, crappie, and other panfish. The tournament and fundraiser will feature a kids’ fishing clinic, ice fishing tournament for all levels, and an open warehouse with a complimentary chili lunch provided by Grace United Methodist Church. Black Earth Java of Spencer will be on-site with their coffee trailer to provide coffee, cocoa, and cider throughout the entire tournament. This event benefits scholarships for children to attend Camp Autumn, a therapeutic camp for children in northwest Iowa.
“This event is for the competitive angler, the family who wants to try something new, and everyone in between!” said Katie Ping, Marketing and Events Coordinator at Seasons Center. “We’re excited to see all ages and all skill levels out on the ice enjoying our private lake out at Camp Autumn.”
This event is supported by the Iowa Great Lakes Fishing Club, who will be handling the tournament aspects, as well as the kids’ fishing clinic. Additionally, the event is sponsored by Oak Hill Outdoor in Milford and Black Earth Java in Spencer. Prizes are donated by Oak Hill Outdoor, Stan’s Bait & Tackle, and Fisherman’s Factory Outlet.
“This is an exciting event for Camp Autumn!” said Adam Lybarger, Camp Director at Camp Autumn. “We are thrilled to open up our private lake and give people from our local communities an opportunity to fish here for the first time. There is a lot of work that goes into an event like this, and we couldn’t do it without the help and support of our sponsors. We are especially grateful to the Iowa Great Lakes Fishing Club for their continued generosity and support of our camp and the youth that we serve.”

To register, visit https://bit.ly/3afBKU0. Learn more at https://seasonscenter.org/events.php or https://www.facebook.com/events/1451399775031357/.

Sheldon Area Unity Meal
2020-02-17 18:00
The Sheldon Area Unity Meal is a free banquet style meal served every 3rd Monday at Living Water Community Church in Sheldon. This month it will be held on Monday, February 17th at 6:00 pm. This is open to all ages, families and individuals in an atmosphere of love and acceptance.

Sheldon Public Library - February Book Club
2020-02-17 19:00 - 20:00
Join us as we are led in discussion by one of our fellow Book Club members during the Monthly Book Club Meeting, taking place on Monday, February 17th from 7:00 – 8:00 pm.
Our January Book Club pick is Little Women, by Louisa May Alcott.
Copies of the book are available at the front desk. Ages 16+

Nature Tales at the George Public Library
2020-02-19 15:45
For more information, contact Emily at 712-472-2217.

Meet & Greet with Chief of Police Finalists
2020-02-21 15:30 - 17:30

Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser for Verlicia Eden
2020-02-21 17:00 - 20:00

Lester 4-H Pancake Supper
2020-02-21 17:30 - 20:00

Sibley’s 2nd Annual Winter Blues Blast
2020-02-21 17:30 - 2020-02-22 20:00
Sibley’s 2nd Annual Design Challenge, Auction, Chili Cook-Off and voting will all take place Saturday, February 22nd.
Registered participants in the Design Challenge can pick up their supplies from the Sibley Chamber at 5:30 pm on Friday, February 21st. Finished products must be returned to DrinkMe Brewing Company by 4:00 pm on Sat, the 22nd, and voting will take place from 5:00 – 7:00 pm. The winner of the Design Challenge will be announced at 7:00 pm and then the Design Challenge items will be auctioned off.
If you are interested in registering for the Design Challenge or Cook-Off contact Ashley at the Sibley Chamber, 712-754-3212 or email chamber2@premieronline.net.

LEGOS Building Time at the Sheldon Public Library
2020-02-22 10:30 - 13:30
Drop in and play with Legos at the Sheldon Public Library! Saturday, February 22nd from 10:30 am – 1:30 pm children can stop in at the library and get creative with Legos.
Everyone is welcome, children under 8 MUST have a caregiver present.

Giving With Your Heart Food Drive
2020-02-24 08:00 - 17:00

Sheldon's 13th Annual Heroes Behind the Badges Blood Drive
2020-02-24 10:00 - 17:00
Sheldon Police Department, SCAT, Fire Department and EMA will compete to see which department can recruit the most blood donors for the community’s blood supply during the 13th Annual “Heroes Behind the Badges”.
This fun and friendly competition between the departments will be held on Monday, February 24 from 10:00 am to 1:30 pm and 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm at the Sheldon Chamber and Development building. The public is encouraged to designate their blood donation in honor of the department of their choice. The department with the most donations will receive the traveling trophy and bragging rights for the year. All who donate will receive a special blood donor t-shirt.
“This winter event has impacted hundreds of patients’ lives at Sanford Sheldon Medical Center throughout the years. During this time of year, blood supplies are at their lowest point and can be extremely difficult to maintain an adequate blood supply for the community,” states Ken Versteeg, Executive Director, Community Blood Bank. “With the cold and flu season upon us, less people are eligible to give blood. We also see an increase in travel accidents creating a high need for blood products, data shows a steady increase in usage as we go through the winter season. This challenge between the departments provides the public a chance to say “thank you” to the Police Department / SCAT and Fire Department / EMA personnel and make a significant impact in many lives in the community.”
Every three seconds someone needs blood, and the only way to ensure that those needs are met is to rely on volunteer donors to donate blood. The need for local blood donors is immense. The Community Blood Bank supplies over 550 units of blood each week to people in the region. Among those who benefit from donated blood are trauma and burn victims, cancer patients and persons undergoing surgery.
Donors must be at least 17 years old (16 years old with a signed parent consent form), weigh 110 lbs or more and be in good general health. It is recommended that a person eat and drink plenty of fluids prior to donating blood. Please bring an ID with you at the time of donation. For more information log onto www.cbblifeblood.org, call Community Blood Bank at 1-877-877-3070 or call Sheldon Chamber and Development at 712-324-2813.
Community Blood Bank is not affiliated with other blood bank organizations and takes pride in being a self-sufficient organization, thanks to the generosity of our local blood donors.

Immerse in Nature – SNOW Fun Program
2020-02-24 17:00
Experience the white stuff of winter from different points of view! Enjoy a family outing on Monday, February 24 at 5:00 p.m. at Mill Creek Park, near Paullina. “SNOW Fun” is part of the “Immerse in Nature” series which encourages children, families and adults to spend more time outdoors in 2020.
Meet near the lodge where there will be a variety of fun and games to get people started enjoying the snow. Activities will depend on snow depth and conditions. Celebrate SNOW! Dress in layers and have a little fun in the snow as the day draws to its close.
For more information, contact the O’Brien County Conservation Board at 712-295-7200.

Adult Coloring at the Sheldon Public Library
2020-02-24 18:30 - 19:45
The Adult Coloring Group will meet at the Sheldon Public Library on Monday, February 24th at 6:30 pm.
This for high school and older, join us for coloring & fellowship! Bring your own supplies or use ours!

Rock Rapids Kiwanis Pancake Supper
2020-02-25 17:00 - 19:00

Lyon County IDNR & FEMA Floodplain Open House
2020-02-25 17:00 - 19:00
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will host an Open House to present new preliminary floodplain maps to Lyon County citizens.
The Open House will be held on Tuesday, February 25th, from 5:00 – 7:00 pm in the Lyon County Courthouse Conference Room located at 206 S. 2nd Ave in Rock Rapids. This meeting is open to the public. Property owners are encouraged to attend to learn about potential changes in their flood risk.
The preliminary floodplain maps for Lyon County reflect how the county’s risk to flooding may have changed. Learning about potential changes to your community’s flood risk can help to protect lives and property.
The maps are currently available for review on FEMA’s Flood Map Service Center website at https://msc.fema.gov and at www.iowafloodmaps.org.

Sanborn Red Cross Blood Drive
2020-02-26 14:00 - 19:00
The American Red Cross will be holding an Empower our Youth blood drive on Wednesday, February 26th from 2:00-7:00 pm at the Sanborn Christian School Gym, located at 402 W 2nd Street.
To schedule your appointment go to redcrossblood.org or call 712-348-2484. Walk-ins are welcome!

Bethel Reformed Mission Committee Soup & Pie Supper - Little Rock
2020-02-26 17:00 - 19:00
Bethel Reformed Mission Committee Soup and Pie Supper, rural Little Rock, IA
( 8 miles north of George, IA )
Wednesday, February, 26th, 2020, 5:00 to 7:00 pm
Serving, broccoli-cheese, chicken wild rice, chilli soups
Buttered French bread w/ cheese, milk ,water, coffee.

Alpha Teen baked Potato Supper At Sheldon First Reformed
2020-02-26 17:00 - 19:00

Lyon County Conservation Wok on the Wildside Fundraiser
2020-02-27 17:00 - 19:00

LEGOS Building Time at the Sheldon Public Library
2020-02-29 10:30 - 13:30
Drop in and play with Legos at the Sheldon Public Library! Saturday, February 29th from 10:30 am – 1:30 pm children can stop in at the library and get creative with Legos.
Everyone is welcome, children under 8 MUST have a caregiver present.

Who Hops Program at the prairie Heritage Center
2020-02-29 14:00
Celebrate LEAP day with a little silly fun from the natural world. Enjoy this family friendly program provided by the O’Brien County Conservation Board. Come to the Prairie Heritage Center on Saturday, February 29 at 2:00 p.m. for a “Who Hops?!?!” interactive presentation. Find out who hops, leaps, and jumps. You can even measure how well you stack up to their amazing feats.
Have some fun on this leap year and hop on out to the Prairie Heritage Center.
For more information about this and other programs offered by the O’Brien County Conservation Board, call the office at 712-295-7200.

Melvin Fire Department Annual Brunch
2020-03-01 09:00 - 12:30

Free Youth Mental Health First Aid Training in Rock Rapids
2020-03-02 08:00 - 16:00

Think Like a Scientist Program
2020-03-02 14:00
The O’Brien County Conservation Board is pleased to partner with local libraries for another year of the Conservation Series. The topic for March invites participants to “Think Like a Scientist!”
Twist your viewpoint on observation. “Why…? It is a question that we hear on a regular basis from children. This program opens the door to think about “why,” “how,” and all of the other questions that we have. Get ready to be amazed by some of the small things that occur all around us. Find out how things that scientists learn impact our lives.
Join the O’Brien County Naturalist for this interactive program at the Sheldon Public Library on Monday, March 2 at 2:00 p.m. This interactive program will last approximately 45 minutes and is suitable for people of all ages.

Community Impact Night at Sheldon Pizza Ranch
2020-03-02 17:00 - 20:00
Monday, March 2nd there will be a Community Impact Night at the Pizza Ranch to Support a Trap, Neuter, Release Program for the stray cats in the city of Sheldon.
Sheldon VMC employees will be working from 5:00 – 8:00 PM

Free Youth Mental Health First Aid Training in Sibley
2020-03-03 08:00 - 16:00

Sheldon Lunch in Lent Schedule
2020-03-04 11:45
The Sheldon Ministerial Association will be sponsoring lunch and lent this year at Living Water. The cost is $5 and they will be serving multiple types of soup and dessert. Serving starts at 11:45 am.
