A Chautauqua (was an event in rural America that peaked in popularity at the turn of the last century. It brought entertainment and culture to the whole community, with speakers, musicians, showmen, preachers, and specialists of the day. President Theodore Roosevelt said, "It is a gathering that is typical of America at its best.” Victorian Morning […]
There will be three opportunities Saturday, March 15th, to meet Amie Adams "The Observer" at the Praire Woods Nature Center between 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Amie Adams is an Iowa Master Naturalist and author of The Observer. You will get to learn about a little-known Iowa naturalist named Olaf Wolden. Born in Emmet County […]
Lego Saturdays – Saturdays, 10:30 – 1:30 Drop in and build with Legos. All ages - children under 8 must be with a caregiver
The Ashton Fire Department invites you to their St. Patrick's Day Bean Bag Tournament Saturday, March 15th! The event will be held at the Ashton Community Building. The doors open at 11:30 a.m. and check-in starts at noon. The tournament will start at 12:30 p.m. There will also be a raffle after the tournament is […]
St. Patrick's School Presents: Pot O' Gold 2025: "Lumberjack Legends" March 15. Flannel up for some fundraising. Help support St. Patrick's "Axe-ceptional" students by contributing to the Pot O' Gold Fundraiser. $1,000 Classroom Sponsor: Benefits include two tickets to the event, special signage at the event, name included in the program and on Facebook, and […]
The Sheldon Area Unity Meal will be Monday, March 17th from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Living Water Community Church in Sheldon. Everyone is welcome and is encouraged to take a bag of groceries to take home after the meal.
Monday, March 17th, it is Evening Book Club Night at the Sheldon Public Library. Stop by the library to pick up a copy of "The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo" by Taylor Jenkins Reid. This is for ages 16-and-over and starts at 6:30 p.m.
Come to the Sheldon Public Library Tuesday, March 18th, and pick up a Story Time To-Go Kit. Pick up an early literacy packet of activities and a craft, with tips on getting ready to read. It is for kids ages 3- to 5-years-old.
Tuesday, March 18th, come to Prairie Woods Nature Center for Senior Environmental Learning and Fellowship (SELF). Independent Seniors, looking for a great place to gather with friends? Enjoy coffee, treats, fellowship and a short presentation. The topic is the "Secret Language of Stars" Call 712-552-3057 to preregister. Event times are 10:00 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and […]
Tuesday morning, March 18th, it is Toddler Time at the Sheldon Public Library. It is designed for 1- to early 3-year-olds and their caretaker. We share books, songs, fingerplays, felt boards, whole body movement & more. Siblings are also welcome. The event starts at 10:30 a.m. and lasts for 20 to 30 minutes, followed by […]
Faith Community Church in Sheldon will be having a Pancake Supper Tuesday, March 18th, from 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. A free will offering will be taken. All proceeds will go to sending kids to camp.
Women who are mothers, please come join the “Mom to Mom” Bible study that happens every first and third Wednesday each month between October and May. The Bible study is at Faith Community Church in Sheldon and runs from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and free childcare is provided.
