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Calendar
Allamakee
County Economic Development, Calendar: http://www.allamakeecounty.com/calendar/calendar.php
Allamakee County ISU Extension Office, Calendar of Events: http://www.extension.iastate.edu/allamakee/
Waukon Park and Recreation Department: http://waukonparkandrec.com/wpr/
Waukon Wellness Center: http://www.waukonwellness.com/
Northeast Iowa Food & Farm Coalition events: http://www.extension.iastate.edu/allamakee/info/events.htm
Allamakee Community School Calendar: http://www.allamakee.k12.ia.us/
Eastern Allamakee School Calendar: http://www.e-allamakee.k12.ia.us/calendars.html
Postville Community School Calendar: http://www.postville.k12.ia.us/district/calendar/index_calendar.html
October 2008
October 12-18
Teen
Read Week
Oct. 12 - 18, 2008
Robey Memorial Library
Waukon
Teens, are you looking for something new to read? Stop in and
browse the new juvenile fiction books, check out the staff
recommendations for teen readers or visit the library's website at www.waukon.lib.ia.us and surf
their teen book review links.
October 16
Adult
Coed Volleyball League Organizational Meeting
Waukon Park & Rec. Dept.
7 p.m.
Waukon Wellness Center
The Waukon Park & Rec. Dept. is going to start the adult volleyball
league on Nov. 6 this year. High School sophomores through adults are
eligible to play. If you would like to have a team in either the
A-League or B-League, you should have a team representative at the
meeting. If you have a team but can’t make the meeting, or if you would
like to play but don’t have a team, or for more information, contact
the Waukon Park & Rec. Office at 568-6420.
Diabetes Support Group
Veterans Memorial Hospital
10 a.m.
VMH Large Conference Room
Waukon
Guest speaker, Larry Gottlieb, an A1C champion, will share his personal
experiences and helpful insights on successfully managing diabetes.
Call Teresa Myers, RN, VMH Diabetes Coordinator, at 568-3411 for more
details.
Euchre Marathon
VMH Auxiliary
11:30 a.m. dinner
12:30 - 2:30 p.m. cards
Senior Citizens Room
Waukon Wellness Center
Anyone is welcome to attend, even if you are not an Auxiliary member.
The Euchre marathons are held the third Thursday of each month at the
Senior Citizens Room at the Waukon Wellness Center. Call Deloras Paus
at 568-3805 if you wish to eat dinner. The cost is $3.00 per
person
with all proceeds going towards the Auxiliary of Veterans Memorial
Hospital. Prizes will be awarded. Anyone interested in attending,
but
preferring to play Bridge is also welcome to join in. It is asked
that
you come with your table of 4 players, however. For more information,
please call Auxiliary member Nona Sawyer, at 568-3105 or 568-0043.
October 18
8th
Annual Haunted Hay Ride
7:30 p.m. - 12 midnight
Scenic Ridgeview Exotic Animal Ranch
Come enjoy a haunted hay ride through the field. Sponsored by Harpers
Ferry Fire Department. Kids 12 & Under: $3.00, 13-Adult: $7.00. For
more information contact George Ashbacher 563-586-2721.
Annual Fall Rummage Sale
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Community Center
Harpers Ferry
Lunch will be served in the Church Hall.
October 18-19
NEIQG
Quilt Show
Saturday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Sunday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Decorah High School
Over 400 quilt projects on display; guild member show, judged items and
displayed work canister raffles, vendors, demonstrations, quilt
turnings, challenge projects, lunch available. There are over 125
members in the guild from all over northeast Iowa, SE Minnesota, and SW
Wisconsin. Raffle quilt to be given away can be seen on their website
at www.neiqg.com . For more
information contact Julie Rotach at 563.568.3754 or e-mail at jmrotach@msn.com .
Oktoberfest in Marquette
10 a.m. - 5 p.m. each day
Eagles Landing Winery
Marquette
German food, strolling musician & free wine tasting.
October 19
Boy
Scout Omelet Breakfast
7:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
St. Patrick's Catholic Church
Waukon
Enjoy made to order omelets, cinnamon rolls, juice, coffee and more to
support the Waukon area Boy Scouts. Tickets available in advance or at
the door. Carry outs available at 563-568-3336. Adults-$6.00 and
Children 10 & Under-$4.00; $6.50 and $4.50 at door.
Fish Fry Fundraiser
for McGregor Public Library
11 a.m. - 2 p.m. and 4 - 7 p.m.
McGregor's Landing Event Center
McGregor
Free will donation for the dinner, all proceeds benefit the McGregor
Public Library, hosted by the volunteer reenactment group the Hole in
the Sock Gang. Call 563-873-3150 for more details.
4-H Spaghetti Supper & Auction
4 - 8 p.m.
Allamakee County Fairgrounds Pavilion
Waukon
Fourth annual spaghetti supper with a silent auction. Carry outs
available. Silent auction will end at 7:45 pm. $6.00 per person, Ages 4
and under free. Tickets available at the door or at the Allamakee
County Extension Office.
October 20
Deadline
to Register
Kid's Dodgeball Tournament
Oct. 26
Waukon Wellness Center
See details on event below
October 21
Women's
Health Day Wellness Event
Veterans Memorial Hospital
Waukon
Contact Erin Berns for details at 563.568.3411.
October 23
Good
Sam Festival of Tables
Waukon
Enjoy a meal and fundraiser with a great meal and uniquely decorated
tables. For more information contact Lori Treangen at 563.568.3447.
Meet Author Katherine Fischer
Dreaming the
Mississippi
Begins at 6 p.m.
McGregor Public Library
Writer-to-writer's talk begins at 6 p.m. for aspiring authors, 7 p.m.
book reading and signing. Contact the McGregor Public Library at
563-873-3318.
Dementia Support Group
Veterans Memorial Hospital
4 - 5 p.m.
Postville Public Library
The Dementia Support Group meets every other month at Veterans Memorial
Hospital in Waukon. However, the September meeting has been moved
to
this date in Postville. The Dementia Caregivers Support Group will
again meet in November at Veterans Memorial Hospital following their
normal meeting schedule. For more information on the Dementia
Caregivers Support Group, please call Laura Kann of the Alzheimer’s
Association at 319-272-2300.
October 25
Hole in
the Sock Gang
Street Theatre
1 p.m. show
Triangle Park
McGregor
Old time street theatre reenactment with action-packed bank robberies,
cowboy shootouts and saloon girls, free show at 1 p.m. 1-800-896-0910.
October 26
Kid's
Dodgeball Tournament
Grades 6 - 8
5 p.m.
Waukon Wellness Center
$10 registration per team. Registration deadline Oct. 20. Top two
winning teams go on to compete in the Northeast Iowa Dodgeball
Tournament. Rules and registration sheets can be picked up at the WWC
Service Desk or visit them online at www.waukonwellness.com
Harvest Dinner
Mt. Hope Presbyterian Church
10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Community Center
New Albin
November 2008
November 1
NE IA
Whitetails Annual Banquet
Waukon Banquet & Reception Center
Annual event to update the whitetails hunters on current events and
regulations. Dinner will also be served. Get your tickets early.
Contact Danny Leidahl for additional details at 563.382.9881.
November 1-2
Iowa
Wine Trails Fall Holiday Wine & Food Event
10 a.m. - 5 p.m. each day
Eagles Landing Winery
Marquette
Call 563.873.2509 for additional information.
November 2
St.
Paul's Methodist Fall Bazaar
11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
27 2nd Ave. NW
Waukon
Enjoy a wonderful dinner with craft and bake goods for sale. Call
Maggie DeWalle at 563.568.2107 for more information.
November 7-10
Christmas
Fantasy
Veterans Hospital Foundation
Allamakee County Fairgrounds Pavilion
Waukon
Uniquely decorated Christmas trees, food, music and other events and
attractions to get everyone in the Holiday spirit. Many items for sale
as well. Contact Erin Berns at 563-568-3411 for details or visit www.vmhospital.com
November 7, 8, 9 14-15
Rivers
& Bluffs Fall Birding Fest
Sponsored by Friends of Pool 9
Lansing Middle School
Get close-up views of 15-20,000 elegant Tundra Swans and 300-400,000
ducks and geese; plus numerous Bald Eagles, hawks, etc. Field trips to
MN, WI & IA; cruises on heated Excursion Boats; expert speakers;
vendors with nature items; silent auction; Sat. night dinner, plus live
auction and live music; 2 homemade sourdough pancake breakfasts;
sponsored by Friends of Pool 9 - Upper Miss. River Refuge, Inc; see www.lansingiowa.com for details.
November 7-8
Rivers
& Bluffs Birding Cruises
Port of Lansing
Enjoy the peak migratory season with close-up views of thousands of
elegant Tundra Swans, colorful Ducks and Geese. Numerous Bald Eagles
and Hawks……Mother Natures best kept secret!! Enjoy hot apple cider and
our heated vessel as we cruise the majestic Mississippi River and view
the migration!! Two hours on Saturday and Sunday, sponsored by ‘Friends
of Pool 9'. Visit www.mississippiexplorer.com
for more details or e-mail info@mississippiexplorer.com
November 13
Forest
Mills Church Soup Supper
595 Forest Mills Road
Rural Postville
Delicious homemade soups, salads and desserts for a free will offering.
Contact Peggy Iles for more information by calling 563.568.3538.
November 21-23
The
McGregor Iowa Gun Show
Friday 5 - 9 p.m.
Saturday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sunday 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
McGregor's Landing Event Center
111 First St, Near Triangle Park,
McGregor
Call 563-873-2387 or 563-873-3069 or visit www.iowaantiquearmscollectors.com
November 24
Holiday
Parade
6 p.m.
Downtown Waukon
A parade will be held in downtown Waukon to kick-off the Christmas
season. View beautiful decorated floats, horses and more. Also included
is a visit from Santa! For details contact the Waukon Chamber at
563.568.4110 or e-mail waukoncc@mchsi.com
November 29
Country
Christmas Craft Boutique
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Postville Schools
Country Christmas craft show with over 50 area exhibitors selling many
unique and wonderful gifts and home furnishings. Free admission,
refreshments, lunch and door prizes. Contact Nancy Turner at
563.864.3356 for more details.
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