Community Calendar from Week of Jan. 8 News-Review

Sigourney Shoe Repair

Sigourney Shoe Repair is closed during the month of January and is reopening Monday, Feb. 3.

Iowa KidsNet

An Iowa KidsNet foster parent information session is Thursday, Jan. 9 in Ottumwa. For more information call 1-800-243-0756.

SPL Board meeting

Sigourney Public Library Board Meeting is Thursday, Jan. 9 at 6 p.m.

POT LUCK LUNCH IN OLLIE

Ollie Baptist Church is hosting Pot Luck Lunches every Thursday, beginning Thursday, Jan. 9. The pot luck is at the church and begins at 12 noon, followed by fun and games.

KofC Fish Fry

Knights of Columbus Fish Fry is Friday, Jan. 10 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the K of C Hall in Harper.

WC UMC FOOD PANTRY

What Cheer United Methodist Church Food Pantry is open Saturday, Jan. 11 from 9 to 11 a.m. at the church, located at 106 E. Broadway St. in What Cheer. The pantry is open the second Saturday of each month.

WC UMC “WEEKEND 2 SERVE” What Cheer United Methodist Church “Weekend 2 Serve” is Sunday, Jan. 12 from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at the church, located at 106 E. Broadway St., What Cheer. The meal, open to everyone, is the second Sunday of each month.

bingo at KC Fairgrounds Bingo at Keokuk County Fairgrounds, What Cheer, is Sunday, Jan. 12 from 1 to 4 p.m. at Thomas Hall.

BAUMERT OPEN HOUSE

An open house celebrating the retirement of Pastor Frances Baumert is Sunday, Jan. 12 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the What Cheer Christian Church, 

LIBRARY Toddler Time

Sigourney Public Library’s January Toddler Story Time for infant through pre-school children is Mondays, Jan. 13, 20, 27 and Tuesdays, Jan. 14, 21, 28 from 11 to 11:30 a.m.

Women’s business social

Women’s Business Social is Thursday, Jan. 16 at County Bank at 5:30 p.m. Come to the back door and bring magazines.

TRICARE MOBILE OFFICE

A Veteran’s TRICARE Mobile Office is open on Thursday, Jan. 16 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Camp Dodge Building 3548 (old credit union) in the service members support center in Johnston. 

SPL Book Chat

Sigourney Public Library January Book Chat is Saturday, Jan. 18 at 10 a.m.

EVANGELIST AT OLLIE CHURCH

The Ollie Baptist Church is hosting chalk artist and evangelist Randy Davis on Sunday, Jan. 19 at 9:30 a.m. Everyone is welcomed to come hear the great message, plus see his beautiful paintings. 

EV History Center

Valentine Memories with June Grove is Sunday, Jan. 19 at 2 p.m. at EV History Center, 108 N. Main St., North English.

4-8 After school program

The After School Program for 4th-8th grade at Sigourney Public Library is Tuesday, Jan. 21 from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.

KC REPUBLICAN CAUCUS

Keokuk County Republicans precinct caucuses are Tuesday, Jan. 21 at 7 p.m. at 12 different locations. See full story on page 1. All attending will elect delegates, alternate delegates and junior delegates to the Keokuk County Republican Convention on Saturday, March 8. and elect representatives to serve on the Keokuk County Republican Central Committee and propose platform resolutions to be considered at the County Convention.

KC Democratic Caucus

Keokuk County Democratic Caucus is Tuesday, Jan. 21 at 7 p.m. at the Sigourney Public Library.

2-3 After school program

The After School Program for 2nd-3rd grade at Sigourney Public Library is Wednesday, Jan. 22 from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.

K-1 After school program

The After School Program for K-1st grade at Sigourney Public Library is Wednesday, Jan. 23 from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.

EV school gym Open House

English Valleys Community School District is hosting an Open House on Saturday, Jan. 25 at 4:30 p.m. to view their new gym and fitness facility.

Tween Movie Night

Tween Movie Night is Friday, Jan. 31 from 6 to 7:45 p.m. at the Sigourney Public Library.

Manor House SING-A-LONG

Sing-A-Long at Manor House Care Center is every Tuesday night at 6:30 p.m.

Tops Meeting

Take Off Pounds Sensibly meets at the Extension office at KC Expo on Tuesdays at 4:30 p.m.

KC Public Health

Keokuk County Public Health Immunization Clinic is the third Wednesday of each month from 10 a.m. to 12 noon and 1 to 4 p.m. This is a free clinic for individuals with out insurance or underinsured.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS

Alcoholics Anonymous meets every Saturday at 12 noon at the Methodist Church, 4th Street, Kalona.

Care Center Happenings

Bingo at Sigourney Care Center is Tuesdays at 2 p.m. The community is encouraged to attend.

Knitting with Karen

Knitting with Karen is Tuesdays from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Sigourney Public Library.

Food Pantry

Keokuk County Community Services food referrals is Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Courthouse in Sigourney.