The Prairie Woods Nature Center is having an open house event during the week of December 21 and January 1st. It is an open house event that includes a self-led Candy Cane Hike on a marked trail (with tree levels of hiking to choose from); decorated Christmas trees to vote on; and help us decorate […]
Winter Fireworks are allowed only between the hours of noon on New Years Eve, December 31st, and 12:30 a.m. on New Year’s Day. See link to our code. In other words, the fireworks window for New Year’s Eve is now 12 hours, and 1/2 hour on New Year’s Day.
Come to the Sheldon Public Library Thursday, Jan. 2nd 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.
On Monday, Janurary 6th it is Hygge Knitting with Nicole . Enjoy a cup of tea and knit with Nicole. Beginners welcome. It is for ages 16-and-over and the event starts at 6:30 p.m.
Come to the Sheldon Public Library Thursday, January 7th for Story Time To-Go Kits. Pick up an early literacy packet of activities and a craft, with tips on getting ready to read. It is for kids 3-to 5-years-old.
Come to the Sheldon Public Library for Little Explorers. Sensory and large motor playtime for little ones and their caregivers. Drop in for kids 1- to 6-years-old, and their caregiver. The event runs from 10:30 a.m. to noon every Tuesday from Dec. 3rd to Jan. 14th.
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.
Goat milk is excellent for your skin. Handcrafted, pure and local is even better. Now you can experience making your own goat milk lotion at the Prairie Woods Nature Center, with instruction from the folks at the Big Red Barn near Sheldon and shower vapors by our volunteer Lena Vollink! Make and take some bars […]
Come to the Sheldon Public Library Wednesday, January 8th, for MakerSpace: Air-Powered Vehicles. Build a boat, a plane or a car that moves with air power! It is for K- through 6th-graders and the event runs from 2:45 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.
Thursday, Jan. 9th 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.
Hospers EMS invites you to a Soup Cookoff, Improv and Trivia Night Saturday, January 11th, at the Hospers Community Building. The Northwestern College Improv team will kick things off at 3 p.m. with Soup judging and dessert bar opening at 5:30 p.m. Trivia Night will begin at 7:00 p.m. A free-will donation for all these […]
Monday, Januaray 13th, it is Board Game Night at the Sheldon Public Library. Come to the Sheldon Public Library to play a variety of board games from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. It is for all ages and all are welcome.
Come to the Sheldon Public Library for Little Explorers. Sensory and large motor playtime for little ones and their caregivers. Drop in for kids 1- to 6-years-old, and their caregiver. The event runs from 10:30 a.m. to noon every Tuesday from Dec. 3rd to Jan. 14th.
Artwork by faculty in Northwestern College’s department of art and design is on display in the Te Paske Gallery through Feb. 27. The three-person exhibit features photographic transfers on paper by Phil Scorza, chalk pastel drawings and acrylic paintings by Meghan Charbonneau, and ceramic sculptures by Amy Williams. It marks the first time each artist […]
Ron Oostra of Sioux Center will be sharing his woodworking skills in this workshop. You will get instructions and start to personalize your walking stick during Part 1 and have the opportunity to come back to finish your project on Feb 22nd during Park 2. You may choose to gather your own stick (must be […]
On Jan. 15th it is the Wild Child Nature Series at the Praire Woods Nature Center. Attention animal and nature lovers ages 2-through-5! Our Wild Child Nature Series is a one-hour nature- based experience that will get your child exploring, moving, playing and using their senses. An adult is required to join child(ren). No fee. […]
Wednesday, January 15th, it is Domino Club at the Sheldon Public Library. Learn to build chain reaction domino creations. Each meeting, we’ll learn a new skill. It is for all ages, but kids younger than kindergarten need a caregiver with them. This event runs from 2:45 p.m. and 3:45 p.m.
Thursday, January 16th come to the Sheldon Public Library and learn about the Chineese tile game Mah-Jongg. The event starts at 1:30 p.m., it is for all ages and beginners are welcome.
Orange City Arts is excited to present an unforgettable evening with Grammy Award-winning violinist Mads Tolling and his band, The Mads Men, on Friday, January 17th, 2025, at 7:30 pm at the Unity Knight Center. This special performance reimagines some of the most iconic songs of the 1960s, spanning beloved hits from TV, film, and […]
Monday, Janurary 20th, it is Evening Book Club Night at the Sheldon Public Library. Stop by the library to pick up a copy of "Dancing at the Pity Party" By Tyler Feder, starting at 6:30 p.m.
Come to the Sheldon Public Library Tuesday, Janurary 21st for Storytime To-Go Kits. Pick up an early literacy packet of activities and a craft, with tips on getting ready to read. It is for kids 3- to 5-years-old.
Come to the Prarie Woods Nature Center on Jan, 21st for Senior Environmental Learning and Fellowship (SELF) at the Praire Woods Nature Center. Independent Seniors! Looking for a great place to gather with friends? Enjoy coffee, treats, fellowship and a short presentation. Each month we will explore and learn about a different topic. Topic: Secret […]
To celebrate National Blood Donor Month the Community Blood Bank will have a blood drive Tuesday, January 21st, at the Sanford Sheldon Medical Center from 12:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Donors can schedule their donation by logging onto cbblifeblood.org, selecting “events”, and January 21 or call Community Blood Bank at 605-331-3222. All those who donate […]
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.
The American Legion in Paullina invites you to their Germantown Community Pancake Feed Wednesday, January 22, at the American Legion in Paullina. They will be serving from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and again from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. A free will offering will be taken. Proceeds will go towards the benefit of the […]
Wednesday, January 22nd, it is Teen Journal Making at the Sheldon Public Library. Try a few kinds of journaling while you hang out with your friends and eat a snack. It is for ages 11- to 15-years-old and the event starts at 2:45 p.m.
To celebrate National Blood Donor Month the Community Blood Bank will have a blood drive Thursday, January 23rd, at the Osceola Regional Health Center from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Then after lunch will reopen at 1:30 p.m. and stay open until 4:30 p.m. Donors can schedule a donation appointment by calling the Lab at […]
Thursday, January 23rd, come to the Sheldon Public Library and learn about the Chineese tile game Mah-Jongg. The event starts at 1:30 p.m., it is for all ages and beginners are welcome.
We can’t wait to see you and your family on the ice! Bring a bucket to sit on and we will provide the rest! We will pre-drill the holes, provide bait, poles and discuss the types of fish you may catch, the equipment being used. We will feature guest instructor and Clam Outdoors Pro, 11th […]
Join Sheldon Taco John's for "Crunch for a Cause" Monday, January 27th. Taco John's will donate 15% of sales from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. to Conquering Cancer for O'Brien County.
Come to Sheldon Christian School Monday, Jan. 27th for their Baked Potato Supper from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Menu includes a loaded baked potato, lettuce salad, fruit cups, homemade desert and a beverage. A freewill offering will be taken.
Tuesday, January 28th, Toddler Time is back at the Sheldon Public Library. Designed for 1- to early 3-year-olds and their caretaker, we share books, songs, fingerplays, felt boards, whole body movement & more. Siblings are welcome to join us. The event starts at 10:30 a.m. and lasts for 20-to-30 minutes, followed by playtime.
The O'Brien County Naturalist will be at the Sheldon Public Library Wednesday, January 29th. Lindsey will be talking about macrame gnomes. The event starts at 11:00 a.m., followed with a 20-minute lesson and about 20 minutes for a craft, or activity. For adults and homeschooling families with an adult present.
Thursday, January 30th, come to the Sheldon Public Library and learn about the Chineese tile game Mah-Jongg. The event starts at 1:30 p.m., it is for all ages and beginners are welcome.
Sierra Meyer, a senior nursing student from Doon, Iowa, will present a saxophone recital on Friday, January 31st, at 7 p.m. in the B.J. Haan Auditorium at Dordt University. Meyers’ program will feature the three movements of Sonata for Eb Saxophone and Piano by Paul Creston, Caprice en Forme de Valse by Paul Bonneau, and […]
Orange City Arts presents An Evening of Dance on Saturday, February 1st, at 7:00 p.m., hosted at the Unity Knight Center. This annual event brings together some of the finest talent from local dance studios, showcasing a captivating array of performances set to an eclectic mix of music genres, including jazz, hip-hop, tap, and more. […]