Dementia Prevention Class
2025-04-17 09:00 - 11:00, 2025-04-24 09:00 - 11:00, 2025-05-01 09:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago)
For those that signed up before March 6th, Community Health Partners and Orange City Area Health System are hosting a Dementia Prevention program designed for anyone age 50-plus who does not have a dementia diagnosis and would like to learn more about ways to help prevent or delay the disease.
The program includes 10 scheduled classes, one-on-one meetings with subject matter experts, snacks, learning materials, and more. The classes are held Thursday mornings from 9-11am, March 13th through May 15th, at Kanaal Huis at The Canals, the 55+ living community located at 1311 Canal Ct. SE in Orange City.

Mah-Jongg at the Sheldon Public Library
2025-04-17 13:30 - 17:00
Thursday, April 17th, come to the Sheldon Public Library and learn about the Chineese tile game Mah-Jongg.
The event begins at 1:30 p.m., it is for all ages and beginners are welcome.

Doon Fire Department Pancake Breakfast
2025-04-19 06:30 - 10:00
The Doon Fire Department invites you to their Pancake Breakfast Saturday, April 19th from 6:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at the Doon Fire Station.
Free will donations during this pancake breakfast will go to helping the Doon Fire Department.

South O'Brien Schools FFA Pancake Breakfast
2025-04-19 08:00 - 13:00
South O’Brien Schools’ FFA Booster Club will be having a pancake and sausage meal Saturday, April 19th, at the Producers Coop in Gaza.
The breakfast will be from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and a free will donation will be taken.

Sheldon Children's Easter Egg Hunt
2025-04-19 10:00 - 12:00
The Children’s Easter egg hunt will be held in the Sheldon City park starting at 10:00 a.m. Saturday April 19th.
Over 10,000 eggs and eight bikes will be available. You must be present to win the bikes and drop your registration forms off at the shelter house when you arrive.
Thank you to this years Children’s Egg Hunt Sponsors: Choice Chiropractic, Citizens State Bank, Fareway, Fred’s Plumbing & Heating Inc., HyVee, Iowa State Bank, Morgan Tire, Neal Chase Lumber Company, Nicholas Keen State Farm, Northwest Decor and Furniture, OC sanitation, Parkview Assembly of God, Perspective Insurance, Scooters Coffee, Security National Bank, Sheldon Eagles Club, VAMP Salon.
For more information go to sheldoniowa.gov

Lego Saturdays at Sheldon Public Library
2025-04-19 10:30 - 13:30, 2025-04-26 10:30 - 13:30, 2025-05-03 10:30 - 13:30
Lego Saturdays – Saturdays, 10:30 – 1:30
Drop in and build with Legos. All ages – children under 8 must be with a caregiver

Sheldon Area Unity Meal
2025-04-21 17:30 - 18:30
The Sheldon Area Unity Meal will be at Living Water Community Church Monday, April 21st, running from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Everyone is also encouraged to take a bag of groceries to take home after the meal.

Book Club Night at the Sheldon Public Library
2025-04-21 18:30 - 19:30
Monday night, April 21st, it is Book Club Night at the Sheldon Public Library.
Join us as we discuss The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon. Copies of the book are available at the front desk for checkout. This event is for ages 16-and-over and runs from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Toddler Time at the Sheldon Public Library
2025-04-22 10:30 - 12:00
Tuesday morning, April 22nd, 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 and more. Siblings are also welcome.
The event starts at 10:30 a.m. and lasts for 20 to 30 minutes, followed by playtime.

Teen Crafternoon at the Sheldon Public Library
2025-04-23 14:45 - 15:45
Wednesday, April 23rd, it is Teen Crafternoon at the Sheldon Public Library.
Join the Sheldon Public Library for an hour of crafts, snacks, and fun! This event is for ages 11- to 15-years-old and runs from 2:45 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.

Senior Environmental Learning and Fellowship (SELF) at the Sheldon Public Library
2025-04-24 10:00 - 11:00
Thursday, April 24th, it is Senior Environmental Learning and Fellowship (SELF) at the Sheldon Public Library.
Independant seniors, looking for a great place to gather with friends? Join our O’Brien County Naturalist, Lindsey Kleinhesselink. There will be a 45-minute presentation to teach about a topic fitting into this year’s theme: Creature Feature. There will be coffee and treats for all participants!
The topic for the day will be about deer and runs from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

Mah-Jongg at the Sheldon Public Library
2025-04-24 10:30 - 17:00
Thursday, April 24th, come to the Sheldon Public Library and learn about the Chineese tile game Mah-Jongg.
The event begins at 1:30 p.m., it is for all ages and beginners are welcome.

Moving Garage Sale at 909 6th Ave. in Sheldon (behind the ally)
2025-04-25 12:00 - 17:00
There is a Moving Garage Sale happening today at 909 6th Avenue behind the Ally in Sheldon from noon to 5:00 p.m. (or as long as there is still business).
Items include Furniture: sofa, full-sized bed, coffee table, end tables, antique hutch, microwave cart, coffee bar and more
Tools: air compressor, electric power washer, small lawn mower, small snowblower and more
Electronics: 56-inch LG Smart TV, 1-pair of powered DJ speakers that are 1,000 watts each, EQ mixer board and more along with a video projector
Appliances: dorm-sized refrigerator, microwave, small chest-type deep freeze
Miscellaneous: HD Storage shelving unit, gun safe and much, much more.
Again, that is a Moving Garage Sale behind 909 6th Avenue in the ally in Sheldon from noon to 5:00 p.m. (or as long as there is still business) today.

CSB Community Shred Day
2025-04-25 13:00 - 15:00
Citizen’s State Bank of Sheldon and Boyden is proud to announce the 12th-annual Community Shred Day on Friday, April 25th, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Proper discarding of records helps protect your identity. Throwing your private, personal documents in the trash can lead to identity theft.
Citizen’s State Bank invites you to gather all your outdated important papers and place them into either garbage bags, or paper bags. Then, simply bring your shred bags to Citizen’s State Bank of Sheldon’s back parking lot at the corner of 8th Street and old Highway 60 where staff from Citizen’s State Bank will shred it and ensure all of your documents are safely and completely shredded immediately.
This event is for individual use only and not commercial use.

Moving Garage Sale at 909 6th Ave (behind the ally) in Sheldon
2025-04-26 09:00 - 15:00
There is a Moving Garage Sale happening today at 909 6th Avenue behind the Ally in Sheldon from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (or as long as there is still business).
Items include Furniture: sofa, full-sized bed, coffee table, end tables, antique hutch, microwave cart, coffee bar and more
Tools: air compressor, electric power washer, small lawn mower, small snowblower and more
Electronics: 56-inch LG Smart TV, 1-pair of powered DJ speakers that are 1,000 watts each, EQ mixer board and more along with a video projector
Appliances: dorm-sized refrigerator, microwave, small chest-type deep freeze
Miscellaneous: HD Storage shelving unit, gun safe and much, much more.
Again, that is a Moving Garage Sale behind 909 6th Avenue in the ally in Sheldon from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (or as long as there is still business) today.

Melvin American Legion Post 470 Brunch
2025-04-27 09:00 - 12:30
The Melvin American Legion Post 470 will have a brunch Sunday, April 27th from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the American Legion Community Center in Melvin.
They will be serving pancakes, biscuts and gravy and well as omelets, along with sausage and drinks. Dine-in and take-out will both be available. You may also order a to-go meal by calling 563-608-5300
A free will offering will be taken to help support the legion, veterans and the community. Come and eat your fill!

Adult Coloring and Knitting Night
2025-04-28 18:30
Adult Coloring and Knitting Night – Monday, March 25 @ 6:30
Enjoy an evening of coloring or working on your favorite hobby. Ages 16+

Lessons of the Holocaust at the Sheldon Public Library
2025-04-28 18:30 - 20:00
Monday night, April 28th, at 6:30 p.m. join guest speaker Brad Wilkening as he talks about the history of the Holocaust and the lessons we have learned from it.

Toddler Time at the Sheldon Public Library
2025-04-29 10:30 - 12:00
Tuesday morning, April 29th, 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 and more. Siblings are also welcome.
The event starts at 10:30 a.m. and lasts for 20 to 30 minutes, followed by playtime.

Mah-Jongg at the Sheldon Public Library
2025-05-01 13:30 - 17:00
Thursday, May 1st, come to the Sheldon Public Library and learn about the Chinese tile game Mah-Jongg.
The event begins at 1:30 p.m., it is for all ages and beginners are welcome.

Sheldon National Day of Prayer
2025-05-01 18:30 - 21:30
The 2025 Sheldon National Day of Prayer will be Thursday, May 1st, starting at 6:30 p.m. at Bethel Reformed Church located at 711 6th Ave. in Sheldon.
For more details on this event, go to this link: www.facebook.com/SheldonNDP

Northwestern College Theater Camp Registration Deadline
2025-05-02
Northwestern College will host a summer theatre camp for high school students Sunday June 22nd through Thursday, June 26th.
Open to students in grades 9-12, the camp will be led by the college’s award-winning theatre professors, who are experienced actors, directors, playwrights and technicians. Northwestern theatre students will also participate and serve as mentors.
A camp fee of $375 covers the instruction, room and board, and access to campus facilities—including the theatres, scene and costume shops, and makeup and dressing rooms of the DeWitt Theatre Arts Center. There’s a $25 discount for returning campers or for local campers who choose not to stay in the dorms.
The campers will begin each day with theatre warmups and exercises, followed by workshops on theatre skills such as acting, stage movement and costume design. The afternoon will provide time for script memorization, improvisation and scene work. The days will close with evening activities and community time in the residence halls. Participants will stay in Northwestern’s residence halls and eat in its cafeteria.
For more information or to register, visit nwciowa.edu/theatre-camp or contact the theatre department at 712-707-7341. The registration deadline is Friday, May 2nd.

Cherokee Ride Runners Spring Rendezvous
2025-05-02 - 2025-05-04
The Cherokee Ride Runners Spring Rendezvous will be May 2nd, May 3rd, May 4th with a school day on Friday, May 2nd from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m at the Licklider Shooting Complex on Little Sioux Road in Cherokee.
The event includes all re-enactions from 1740 and the 1880’s. Come and enjoy living history!
This event is free to attend. There will also be a potluck meal Saturday Night along with a fundraising auction the same night.
Other events include Hawk and Knife throw, various shooting events (you will be in charge of posting and pulling your own targets on the range), the Outlaw Hawk Throw (must have a handle and can be thrown with one hand and there are no explosives allowed)
For campers, there is limitied water and you will be in charge of hauling out your own trash. Primitive camp fee is $15 with a range fee of $15.
For more information contact
President – Ryan Weaver 712-261-3232
Vice President – Drew Edmann 712-229-0118 (after 5:00 p.m.)
Treasurer – Michelle Weaver 712-229-6991
Secretary – Marti Rose 712-310-9325

Run for the Son Bike Ride
2025-05-03 09:30 - 13:30
Come ride your motorcycle with Run for the Son Saturday, May 3rd.
They will be leaving from the Spencer Kwik Star located on 101 East 42nd Street in Spencer at 10:00 a.m. with everyone being asked to gather at 9:30 a.m.
The journey will take you to Yesterday’s Memories and Truck Museum at 106 Eastern Street in Sanborn.
After the event you will head to Pizza Ranch in LeMars for lunch at about noon hour. There will also be bike blessings at each stop.
To register please contact the Christian Motorcyclists Association – Spirit Ridger 1242 via either Road Captian Marvin Smith at 712-260-9638, or Club President Mike Capps II at 1-319-759-8164

Fly fishing to Donald Mulder at Oak Grove Pond
2025-05-03 09:30 - 14:30
Saturday, May 3rd, it is Fly Fishing with Donald Mulder at Oak Grove Pond.
Enorll in this fly-fishing session and enjoy free basic instruction from this local hobbyist.
This course will cover everything from equipment, casting techniques and presentation. This event will be based in the Prairie Woods Nature Center at Oak Grove Park and this event is geared for teens and adults, but all are welcome.
A current valid Iowa fishing license is needed for ages 16-and-older and is limited to 20 participants. Bring a sack lunch and equipment in you have it. You may attend for the full day, or part of the day. This event runs from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Blue Monkey Gallery Mother's Day Tea
2025-05-03 10:00 - 16:00
The Blue Monkey Gallery in Archer will hold their annual Mother’s Day Tea, Saturday, May 3rd from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., with food, art and entertainment.
It’s all at the Blue Monkey Gallery, on Main Street in Archer this Saturday, May 3rd.
