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Sheldon Mobile Food Bank
2024-10-10 16:30 - 18:00 (America/Chicago)
The Sheldon Mobile Food Bank will be in Sheldon Thursday, Oct. 10th, at Living Water Community Church.
Bring a box to pick up your food from 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Coats for Kids will also be available at the NE door.

Sheldon Fire Company Burger Feed
2024-10-10 17:00 - 19:00
Join the Sheldon Fire Department Thursday, Oct. 10th for a burger feed running from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
The burgers are provided by the O’Brien County Cattlemen. Free will donations are welcome, no tickets are required.

Lego Saturdays at Sheldon Public Library
2024-10-12 10:30 - 13:30, 2024-10-19 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

Boyden Fire Burger Feed
2024-10-12 17:00 - 19:00
The Boyden Fire Department will be having a Burger Feed from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 12th. at the Boyden Fire Station in Boyden. (711 Main Street in Boyden)
It is a free will offering and proceeds will go to building projects. To-Go containers will also be available!

Trick or Treat Hike and Sandy Hollow
2024-10-12 17:30 - 20:00
Join Sandy Hollow for a fun evening of Trick or Treating. Ages 12-years-old-and-under are invited to Trick or Treat in costume. The campground will be full of campers with friendly faces at each campsite and of course there will be candy and goodies. The Praire Woods Nature Center will also be open!
If you would like to be a camper, campers can register by phone only ony Sept. 3 starting at 8 a.m., or by calling 712-552-1047. You will need to provide candy for between 600 and 800 kids in exchange for free campoing on Oct. 13th and Oct. 14th.
Trick or Treating is from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. No preregistration for Trick or Treating is needed. Listen to KSOU 93.9 FM, or KIWA FM 105.3 for weather cancellations.

Sheldon Christian School Fall Music Makers
2024-10-14 10:45 - 12:10, 2024-10-21 10:45 - 12:10
Join Sheldon Christian School every Monday between Monday, Sept. 30th and Monday, November 4th for Fall Music Makers.
3- to 4-year-olds are from 10:45 a.m. to 11:25 a.m. and 4 -to 5-year-olds are from 11:30 a.m. t0 12:10 p.m. The cost is $30.

Story Time To-Go Kits at the Sheldon Public Library
2024-10-15
Come to the Sheldon Public Library Tuesday, Oct. 15th, and pick up a Story Time To-Go Kit.
You can pick up an early literacy packet with activities and a craft, with tips on getting your child ready to read. The kits are designed for kids 3- to 6-years-old.

Senior Environmental Learning and Fellowship (SELF) at Prairie Woods Nature Center
2024-10-15 10:00 - 15:30
Seniors, looking for a place to gather with friends? Enjoy coffee, treats, fellowship and a short presentation at Prairie Woods Nature Center at 10 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. The topic is Squirrels and Friends.

Toddler Time at the Sheldon Public Library
2024-10-15 10:30 - 11:30
Tuesday, Oct. 15th, 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 session starts at 10:30 a.m. and lasts 20 – 30 minutes, followed by playtime.

Story Hour at the Sibley Public Library
2024-10-15 12:30 - 13:30
Tuesday, Oct. 15th it is Story Hour at the Sibley Public Library. It is for children from 0-years-old to 5-years-old and the event runs from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Mom to Mom Bible Study at Faith Community Church
2024-10-16 09:30 - 11:00
Women that are mothers, please join the “Mom to Mom” Bible study that happens every first and third Wednesday of each month between October and May at Faith Community Church in Sheldon. Free child care is provided and the Bible study runs from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

Kindergarten SPLASH at the Sibley Public Library
2024-10-16 14:00 - 15:00
On Wednesday, Oct. 16th it is Kindergarten SPLASH at the Sibley Public Library. The event runs from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Sibley Public Library Home Delivery
2024-10-17 13:00 - 14:00
On Thursday, Oct. 17th, the Sibley Public Library will have delivery from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Order your books today.

International Credit Union Day
2024-10-18 10:00 - 17:00
Help North Star Community Credit Union celebrate International Credit Union Day Friday, Oct. 18th from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Join them for refreshments, door prizes and a chance to learn more about credit unions.

Scaritage Park: Holiday Horrors
2024-10-18 19:30 - 22:30, 2024-10-19 19:30 - 22:30, 2024-10-25 19:30 - 22:30
Scaritage Park in Primghar presents “Holiday Horrors” Friday, October 18th and Saturday, Oct. 19th. as well as Friday, Oct. 25th.
All three events start at 7:30 p.m. and run to 10:30 p.m. Admission is $10 per person. Tickets are being sold at the Primghar County Club Basement where you will wait for your ride to the haunting.

Youth Mentor Hunt
2024-10-19 07:30 - 12:30
Note: Due to flooding the location will change. Stay tuned!
Oak Grove Park is partnering with Sioux Prairie Pheasants Forever and the Rock Valley Gun Club to give 12- to 15-year-old Iowa residents who have passed their hunter education courses a great pheasant hunt experience.
The day will start withe a breakfast and a quick review of hunter safety and trap shooting. The shooter will be paired with mentor and hunting dog. The shooter and mentor will travel in groups to local hunting areas, both public and private, for the morning.
Following the hunt, youth and mentors will return to the Rock Valley Gun Club for lunch. Only a limited number will be taken, so you must preregister for the lunch. Go to mycountyparks.com for registration and emergency forms. The event runs from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Sheldon Area Unity Meal
2024-10-21 17:30 - 18:30
The Sheldon Area Unity Meal is Monday, Oct. 21st from 5:30-6:30 p.m. with a food giveaway to attendees after meal at Living Water Community Church. All are welcome.

Evening Book Club at the Sheldon Public Library
2024-10-21 18:30 - 20:30
Monday, Oct. 21st, it is Evening Book Club Night at the Sheldon Public Library.
Stop by the library to pick up a copy of “Mr. Flood’s Last Resort” By Jess Kidd, starting at 6:30 p.m.

Toddler Time at the Sheldon Public Library
2024-10-22 10:30 - 11:30
Tuesday, Oct. 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 session starts at 10:30 a.m. and lasts 20 – 30 minutes, followed by playtime.

Fourth Tuesday of the Month Book Club at the Sibley Public Library
2024-10-22 14:00 - 15:00
On Tuesday, Oct. 22nd the Sibley Public Library will have its fourth Tuesday of the month book club. The event runs from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Fall Crafts at the Sheldon Public Library
2024-10-23 14:45 - 16:30
Wednesday, Oct. 23rd, it is Fall Crafts Day at the Sheldon Public Library.
Join us to make seasonal and holiday crafts for K – 5th graders, starting at 2:45 p.m. Please register by calling, messaging, or stopping into the Sheldon Public Library.

Fiddler on the Roof at Dordt University
2024-10-24 19:30 - 22:00
Fiddler of the Roof will be performed as the fall mainstage production by the Theater Arts Department at Dordt University. Tickets for Fiddler on the Roof may be purchased online here.
Under the direction of Laurel Koerner, musical direction by Dr. Ryan Smit, and choreography by Robin Suing, the talented cast and crew of Dordt students will present the well-known musical at the Te Paske Theatre in Sioux Center.
Starting on Thursday, October 24th, the show will be performed on:

Thursday, October 24 at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, October 26 at 2 p.m.
Saturday, October 26 at 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, October 31 at 7:30 p.m.
Friday, November 1 at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, November 2 at 7:30 p.m.

4th Ave. Jazz Concert at Dordt University
2024-10-25 15:00 - 18:00
Defender Days at Dordt University begins with the 4th Avenue Jazz Concert at 3:10 p.m. in the B.J. Haan Auditorium on Friday, October 25th.
The concert features Dordt’s 4th Avenue Singers and the 4th Avenue Band performing a mix of jazz favorites, including a jazzy rendition of “His Eye Is on the Sparrow,” along with songs by Bob Dylan, The Beatles, and Toto.

Japanese Tea Ceremony with Kuniko Yamamoto
2024-10-25 19:00 - 21:00
Experience the serene beauty of a traditional Japanese Tea Ceremony with Kuniko Yamamoto on October 25th at 7:00 p.m. at Kweken Co., downtown Orange City, IA.
This special event will not only showcase the meticulous art of preparing and serving green tea, but will also include captivating storytelling and traditional Japanese koto music. Each attendee will receive a cup of ceremonial green tea, allowing them to fully immerse themselves in the ritual’s elegance, accompanied by the soothing sounds and tales that enrich the cultural experience. Limited seating; early ticket booking is recommended.
About The Artist
Kuniko Yamamoto, a native of Japan, earned her Bachelor of Psychology from Otani University in Kyoto in 1983. She began performing professionally in Osaka, where she studied traditional dance, music, and theater. In 1985, she gained national attention for her Japanese Storytelling performances at the Silk Road International Exposition and on Kansai National TV. The following year, she moved to the U.S. to study with mime Tony Montanaro and toured with Leland Faulkner Light Theater. For over 25 years, Kuniko has performed solo shows in theaters, schools, and festivals nationwide.
She was married to the late magician Jon LeClair, who introduced magic into her performances. Kuniko has performed at notable venues such as The Kennedy Center, Disney Epcot’s Japanese Pavilion, Seattle’s International Festival, and the National Storytelling Festival. In 2015, she founded Origami Air Art Studio in Sarasota, Florida, where she collaborates with local artists.
Support for this event is provided by the National Endowment for the Arts and the Iowa Arts Council, which exists within the Iowa Economic Development Authority.

Dordt University Fall Music Festival
2024-10-25 19:00 - 21:30
Defender Days at Dordt University in Sioux Center continues with the Dordt Fall Music Festival at 7:00 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25th, at the BJ Haan Auditorium
The Fall Music Festival opens with instrumental ensembles at 7:00 p.m. The Dordt Wind Symphony, Chamber Orchestra, and Campus-Community Band will perform a rich selection of traditional and contemporary compositions.

Dordt University Hymn Festival
2024-10-26 10:00 - 12:00
Defender Days at Dordt University continues Saturday, Oct. 26th with the Hymn Festival.
A prelude by Dordt organ students begins at 10 a.m.
For more information, head to the Dordt University website at www.dordt.edu
