Melvin Fire Department Annual Brunch
2020-03-01 09:00 - 12:30 (America/Chicago)

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, 2020-03-11 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.

Strengthening Families Program: For Parents and Youth 10-14 in George
2020-03-05 17:30
Families in and around Lyon County are invited to participate in Iowa State University (ISU) Extension and Outreach’s Strengthening Families Program: For Parents and Youth 10-14, which begins at 5:30 pm on Thursday, March 5th at George-Little Rock Elementary School in George.
“The Strengthening Families Program: For Parents and Youth 10-14 is a seven-week program for middle school youth and their parents or guardians,” said Sue Boettcher, Human Sciences Program Coordinator with ISU Extension and Outreach Lyon County.
Families from any school district are welcome to attend. Sessions will be the evenings of March 5, March 10, March 17, March 24, March 31, April 2 and April 7 at the George-Little Rock Elementary School (500 E Indiana Ave; George, IA) from 5:30-8:00 pm. A free meal will be provided to all who attend, and free childcare for younger children is also available.
“All families have strengths,” Boettcher said. “But this program is designed to help make families stronger during the middle school years – before youth enter high school. We encourage youth-parent communication and help them to set family goals. Research has shown that this improves family relationships and decreases family conflict.”
Boettcher said that during the Strengthening Families Program: For Parents and Youth 10-14, parents and youth will each cover specific topics and then come together to cover topics as a family. Some of the areas covered by the youth include: goal-setting, understanding stress, handling peer pressure and modeling respect. Parent topics range from setting reasonable limits and following through with consequences to protecting and enabling children to live a healthy lifestyle.
“We realize that families have busy schedules and committing to a program such as this may seem overwhelming or time-consuming,” Boettcher said. “We understand that some families cannot commit to being at all seven sessions, but we still encourage them to participate as much as possible. If you cannot make it a couple of the nights, that’s okay, we still welcome you to join as often as your family can. We also offer incentives – such as gift certificates – to all who participate in this seven-week program. Our hope is that the incentives will help families continue to strengthen their family relationships after the program ends.”
Families are encouraged to register online at https://form.jotform.com/4Hregion1/sfp2020 so that appropriate meals and supplies can be prepared. Questions can be directed to Sue Boettcher (712-472-2576, boettcher@iastate.edu) or to George-Little Rock Middle School Principal Karie Aeikens (712-475-3675, kaeikens@george-littlerock.org).
For detailed information, research and resources about SFP 10-14, visit www.extension.iastate.edu/sfp10-14.
The Strengthening Families Program is hosted as a partnership between Prosper Rx, ISU Extension and Outreach and George-Little Rock School District.

World Day of Prayer Event in Rock Rapids
2020-03-06 13:30
There will be a World Day of Prayer event on Friday, March 6th at the First Reformed Church, 512 South Union Street, Rock Rapids, IA at 1:30 pm.

This year the program is written by women from Zimbabwe, and numerous churches from Rock Rapids work together to present the prayer service.

Eagle Watch
2020-03-07 09:30 - 16:00
Watching a majestic bald eagle soar overhead is a breathtaking sight. During our annual survey earlier in January, we spotted a record number of eagles in the valley. At the beginning of March, the resident bald eagles are mixing with other eagles traveling through the area. In addition, many other raptors are also on the move in the Little Sioux River Valley.
All of this activity comes just in time for the annual Bald Eagle Watch on Saturday, March 7 at the Prairie Heritage Center. This event is a come-and-go opportunity to observe eagles throughout the day. The O’Brien County Naturalist and other volunteers will be on hand to help you spot and identify eagles.
At 2:00 p.m., Dr. Ross Dirks will be presenting information about falconry. He will be bringing a live bird with him. This is a presentation that you won’t want to miss!
There will be also be hands on learning activities for people of all ages available throughout the day.
Bring the family for an enjoyable day of viewing eagles and learning more about them. The Prairie Heritage Center is located one mile off of Hwy 10 at 4931 Yellow Ave. Stop by throughout the day from 9:30 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.
Contact the Prairie Heritage Center at 712-295-7200 for more information about this exciting program.

LEGOS Building Time at the Sheldon Public Library
2020-03-07 10:30 - 13:30
Drop in and play with Legos at the Sheldon Public Library! Saturday, March 7th 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.

Relay For Life 3rd Annual Bean Bag Tournament
2020-03-07 12:00
It is almost time for our 3rd Annual Bean Bag Tournament to raise funds for Relay For Life of O’Brien County IA. All registration sales go directly to Relay For Life and American Cancer Society!
Double elimination team tournament
Best of 3 rounds – “Traditional 21” game – the first team to reach or exceed 21 points wins the game – normal cancellation scoring – $20 per team entry fee
This is an adult tournament, so 21+ please.
**We will allow player under 21 to participate but players must be able to throw from the regulation line and must have approval from event hosts.
Over $500 in Sheldon Dollars to the top 4 spots
1st Place: $250 Sheldon Dollars
2nd Place: $130 Sheldon Dollars
3rd: $80 Sheldon Dollars
4th Place: $40 Sheldon Dollars
To register online please click here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/3rd-annual-cornhole-for-a-cure-tickets-90644154105. You may also register in person at Melissa Remme – State Farm Agent or CellOnly – Verizon Authorized Retailer Both located in Sheldon.
Registration/check-in begins at noon. Tournament start time is 1:00 pm SHARP. Both team members need to arrive by 12:45 to play. There will be no refunds for teams who arrive late, so be on time please!
– We will be raffling off a set of custom Cornhole Boards built and donated by Sways Custom Signs and designed by Autografx.
– Slices of Pizza will be for sale by Pizza Ranch (100% of money raised on pizza sales go towards our donation!)
– We will have door prizes being called out during the tournament for all registered players. (Stay tuned for announcements.)
– BEST DRESSED contest: two $25 Langer’s Bar & Grill/Catering gift cards to the best costumes! ($50 total)
– BEST TEAM NAME contest: two $25 Cook’s Cafe gift cards to the best (appropriate) team name!

23rd Annual Sioux County Sportsmen's Club Banquet
2020-03-07 17:00

St. Paul Lutheran BBQ Supper
2020-03-09 17:00 - 19:00

Family Story Time at the Sheldon Public Library
2020-03-09 18:30
Family Storytime – Monday, March 9th @ 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.

Nature Tales at the Larchwood Public Library
2020-03-10 10:00
For more information, contact Emily at 712-472-2217.

Home Security Meeting in Ashton
2020-03-10 14:00

NCC “Using Your Digital Camera in the Manual Mode” Class
2020-03-10 19:00 - 21:00
Want to learn a new hobby, improve your day-to-day life or experience a relaxing outing with friends? At Northwest Iowa Community College, we are striving to develop programming that is relevant, up-to-date, informative and FUN. Consider taking this class!
“Using Your Digital Camera in the Manual Mode” Using an interactive workshop style format, you will get hands-on experience using your digital camera in the manual mode. This class will p-provide information using the manual settings, including using F-stops, Aperture, and ISO to take better photos using a digital camera in the manual mode. Students should bring your camera and camera manual.
This course, #67932, will be on Tuesday, March 10 from 7:00-9:00 pm at the Centrum Foto Studio at 215 Central Avenue, NE in Orange City, IA. Tuition: $19.
Instructor: Ken Fry has had a passion for photography since his early teen years and has been photographing full-time since 1999.
To register, call Northwest Iowa Community College at 712-324-5061 or
800-352-4907 and ask for Continuing Education or register online at https://nwicc.edu/events/using-your-digital-camera-in-the-manual-mode/

Sheldon Public Library March MakerSpace Program
2020-03-11 14:45 - 15:45
MakerSpace: Yarn Creations – Wednesday, March 11th, 2:45 – 3:45 pm
Join Annie for an afternoon of fun as your child has the opportunity to make a creation out of yarn!
Time to tinker and build for kids in kindergarten – 8th grade.
(If your child is under the age of 6 please attend the program with them).

Nature Tales at the Little Rock Public Library
2020-03-11 16:00

LLRC Hosting Parents' Night Out
2020-03-13 17:00 - 22:00

Northwestern College A cappella Choir Performance
2020-03-13 19:30
Northwestern College’s A cappella Choir will perform in Northwestern’s Christ Chapel on Friday, March 13, at 7:30 pm.
The choir’s touring program includes songs in a variety of texts, languages and styles that focus on love, loss, celebration, humor, commitment and God’s grace. “Praise to the Lord,” “O Salutaris Hostia” and “Ezekiel Saw de Wheel” are among the ensemble’s repertoire. Several songs will feature solos by choir members, and the concert will close with the choir’s traditional “Beautiful Savior.”
The 42-member A cappella Choir is directed by Dr. Thomas Holm, professor of music at Northwestern. The ensemble has performed across the U.S. and abroad.

St. Pat's Annual Pot O' Gold Dinner & Auction
2020-03-14 17:30

Sheldon Area Unity Meal
2020-03-16 18:00
The Sheldon Area Unity Meal Board has decided that because of the health risk of large groups of people gathering together we will not be having our usual sit down dinner for Unity Meal on Monday, March 16. We will have the meals prepared and ready for pickup at 5:00 p.m. Monday in the front foyer of Living Water Community Church in “to go” bags. There will also be a limited food distribution (including meat and bread) available to take with you

Soup & Pie Supper at Middleburg Free Grace Church - CANCELED
2020-03-25 17:00 - 19:30
The Annual Soup & Pie Supper that was to be held at Middleburg Free Grace Church for Wednesday, March 25th has been CANCELED due to COVID-19.
While we are disappointed by this, we appreciate your understand!

Community Blood Bank Blood Drive in Rock Rapids
2020-04-08 07:30 - 15:30
Community Blood Bank, a joint cooperative of Sanford USD Medical Center and Avera McKennan Hospital, Sioux Falls, SD is diligently working to maintain an adequate blood supply for the 36 local hospitals it services. With blood donations on the decrease due to the situation associated with COVID – 19, the need for blood donations is more vital than ever before. Please donate blood at the Sanford Health Rock Rapids Clinic (104 Buncombe Dr.) on Wednesday, April 8 from 7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. as they host an emergency “pop-up” community blood drive.
According to the American Association of Blood Banks (AABB), “Blood centers across the country are experiencing a decrease in donation appointments and cancellation of blood drives due to travel restrictions and social distancing efforts. There is a potential to adversely impact the availability of blood as more blood drives may be cancelled, fewer healthy donors will be available to sustain the blood supply. While we cannot predict blood supply needs during a pandemic, we know that a sufficient supply of blood must remain available to treat patients.”
Ken Versteeg, Executive Director, Community Blood Bank, states, “Donations continue to fall with many community members avoiding public events including blood donations. We are nearing the lowest blood supply levels we have seen in many years. We are monitoring the situation very closely to ensure we can meet the needs of our patients will immediate needs; however each day is more difficult to avoid shortages.” Versteeg says, “Please join us to provide hope to those in need and support the local supply.”
Community Blood Bank is the sole blood provider to 36 local hospitals including Avera Merrill Pioneer, Avera McKennan Hospital, Sanford Medical Center, Sanford Children’s Hospital, Avera Heart Hospital, Sanford Heart Hospital, Sioux Falls V.A. Medical Center and the Sioux Falls Specialty Hospital.
Blood donors must be at least 17 years old (16 years old with a signed parent consent form found at www.cbblifeblood.org) weigh 110 pounds or more and be in good general health. Donors exhibiting cold or flu symptoms are unable to donate. A valid identification is required at the time of registration. It is recommended that a person eat and drink plenty of fluid prior to donating blood. Walk-ins are always welcomed and encouraged. For additional information log onto www.cbblifeblood.org or call 712-472-6172.

Grocery Delivery for Seniors
2020-04-14 08:00 - 2020-04-30 17:00

Employment Law & Covid-19 Zoom Meeting
2020-04-14 12:00
On Tuesday, April 14 at noon Employment law attorney Heather Springer from Woods, Fuller, Schultz & Smith will discuss employment law as it relates to COVID-19. This conversation will review the major obligations and options available to employers, as well as programs available to assist employers in maintaining their businesses and protecting their employees.
Topics will include:
* Compliance with the Families First Coronavirus Response Act and the Corresponding Tax Credits
* Workforce Reductions -Furloughs and Reduction of Hours
* Cares Act: Payment Protection Program: who is eligible and what the program offers
To join the Zoom meeting, please contact Shantel Oostra at soostra@cityofsheldon.com or call 712-324-2813

Sheldon Mobile Food Bank
2020-05-04 16:30 - 18:00
Due to the Western Ave Road Closure, the Sheldon Mobile Food Bank will be open Monday, May 4th from 4:30 – 6:00 pm at the parking lot of the Immanuel CRC Church. DO NOT go to the Sheldon Armory. The location of the church is just directly south of the Sheldon High School, Sheldon, IA and directly north of the cemetery.
This will be a drive thru distribution.
Do NOT get out of your car. Do NOT come early.
Enter the south driveway on Union Street and form lines on the parking lot there. You will then drive thru the church canopy and exit on the north driveway.
Do not come in from the wrong direction. Signs will be posted to get you there. If the parking lot is full you will line up your cars on on the street south of the church and wrap around the cemetery. Please be conscious of not blocking driveways as you wait in line.
When you come thru the line you will NOT be able to get out of your car so you will need to open your
trunk so we can place your food in your trunk.
Do NOT get out of your car for any reason.
If you need to reorganize your trunk you will need to do that before you come.
If you want to give us your information on the phone please call 712-541-1502 and this will speed up the process when you come.

Springtime Story & Craft w/Ms. Jennifer
2020-05-12 13:00 - 14:00
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