Wright County Schedule of Events
 
 

 

 

 

 


 

EVENTS IN WRIGHT COUNTY for April 2012 - March 2013:

 

 

On Going Dates & Events:

 

Rowan Community Coffee each Saturday from 8:30 - 10:a.m. at the Rowan Library Community Room. Only exceptions are any dates when the community room is reserved.For more information, call 1-641-853-2327.

 

Most months, a TEXAS JAM finds jammers, listeners and dancers enjoy music together. For more complete information or to learn of an upcoming date, call Terri Avery at 1-515-689-3986.

 

Community blood drives in Clarion - First Tuesday of every month from 1 - 6 p.m. at United Presbyterian Church.

 

Community prayer times at The Dwelling Place in Clarion - first Thursday of each month from noon - 1 p.m.

 

 

 

2.      IN APRIL 2012:

Sunday, April 1 - Weather permitting. All five golf courses in Wright County open for the season. Located in/near Belmond, Clarion, Dows, Goldfield and Eagle Grove.

 

Sunday, April 1 – Belmond Knights of Columbus Palm Sunday Omelet Breakfast at St. Francis Parish Hall, 1207 3rd Street NE, 1-641-444-3249 for information.

 

Monday, April 2 - CG & D Middle School SENIORS NIGHT back to school - Clarion-Goldfield & Dows Middle School Building, 5 - 8 p.m. Margaret Askelsen, 1-515-532-2412

 

Saturday, April 7 -  Beta Sigma Phi Easter Egg Hunt in Belmond - City Park, 9:00 a.m., 1-641-444-7123 for information.

 

Saturday, April 7 - Clarion's Annual Easter Egg Hunt - Aquatic Park (CGHS gym, in case of inclimate weather). 9 a.m. City Rec Director Tom Simmons - 1-515-532-2482

 

Saturday, April 7 - Easter Egg Hunt -  Dows Community School -  sponsored by Dows Commercial Club

 

Saturday, April 7 - Easter Egg Hunt - Greenwood Park, Eagle Grove. For ages 10 and under, Free; Easter bunny will be in Eagle Grove.

 

Saturday, April 7 - Goldfield Easter Egg Hunt, 9:00 a.m. at Old School Park, sponsored by Goldfield Women's Club

 

Saturday, April 7 - 12th Annual Clarion Health and Fitness/Clarion-Goldfield School 5K Walk/Run/Bike - Around Lake Cornelia, beginning at 10:30 a.m. - Lorna Keeling - 1-515-532-3500.

 

Sunday, April 8 - Easter Services, churches across Wright County.

 

Friday, April 13 - SPRING Rummage Sale - United Church of Christ in Eagle Grove - 7:30 a.m. - noon; 1-515-448-3584

 

Saturday, April 14 - Clarion Coin Club Spring Show, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.; C-G High School; Jeff Judson - 1-515-532-2356.

 

Saturday, April 14 -  'Sister City' Pancake Dinner - Woolstock Community Hall, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., Mel Waldon - 1-515-532-3313..

 

Sunday, April 15 - St. John's Catholic Church Annual Swiss Steak Dinner - 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

 

Sunday, April 15 -  Simon Estes in Concert, 2 p.m. performance - Belmond-Klemme's High School Auditorium, sponsored by the Belmond Area Arts Council - Dave & Sue Nelson - 1-641-444-4635; 1-515-571-6838.

 

Tuesday, April 17  Ladies Nite Out - Memorial Hall in Eagle Grove.  Good food,  good company.  Lots of vendors .  For more information, call 1-515-448-4821.  Sponsored by the Eagle Grove Ambassadors.

 

Friday & Saturday, April 21 & 22 - Eagle Grove GARAGE SALES DAYS - Eagle Grove Eagle - 1-515-448-4745.

 

Friday - Sunday, April 20 - 22 - Iowa River Players presents "The Spirit of Hispania" - Friday & Saturday at 7:30 p.m.; Sunday at 2 p.m. - 1-515-851-8487.

 

Saturday, April 21 - Clarion-Goldfield & Dows - Junior & Senior Prom, 1-515-532-2895.

 

Saturday, April 21 – Dance with Me Studio Recital in Luick Auditorium, Belmond - 1:00 & 6:30 p.m., 1-641-444-3402.

 

Saturday, April 21 - Iowa River Players Fundraiser MEXICAN DINNER - At the Rowan Theatre - 5:30 - 7 p.m. - Call Shannon Walker for reservations - 1-515-851-8487.

 

Monday, April 23 - Wright Medical Center Auxiliary Masquerade Jewelry Sale - 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m., WMC board rooms, Mary Goemaat - 1-515-532-9332.

 

Monday, April 23 - First Citizens National Bank - 125th Anniversary Celebration - Earth Day Tree Planting at Wright County Courthouse Square, 1-515-532-2841.

 

Tuesday, April 24 - Wright Medical Center Auxiliary's Semi-Annual Meeting - 7 p.m. - Meadows Dining Room at Wright Medical Center, Mary Goemaat - 1-515-532-9322.

 

Friday & Saturday, April 27 & 28 - Clarion Community Annual Garage Sales, sponsored by the Wright County Monitor,  1-515-532-2871.

 

Friday - Sunday, April 27 - 29 - Iowa River Players presents "The Spirit of Hispania" - Friday & Saturday at 7:30 p.m.; Sunday at 2 p.m. - 1-515-851-8487.

 

Saturday, April 28 - Eagle Grove City Wide Clean Up Day. For more information, contact Eagle Grove Chamber of Commerce - 1-515-448-4821.

 

Saturday & Sunday, April 28 & 29 - Choralaires 30th Annual Spring Concerts - Clarion United Methodist Church. Concerts on Saturday are 7:30 p.m.; Sunday - 2:30 p.m. Sonja Hofmeister, 1-515-532-2383.

 

Sunday, April 29 - Clarion Lions Club Pork BBQ dinner - Clarion-Goldfield High School.

 

 

IN MAY 2012:

 

Thursday, May 3 - National Day of Prayer is observed.

 

Thursday, May 3 - Ladies Day Out/Wine Walk in Clarion, contact Clarion Partnership for Growth office - 1-515-532-2256.

 

Wednesday, May 2 - Spring Salad Luncheon from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. - First Lutheran Church, Clarion: 1-515-532-3440.

 

Saturday, May 5 - Belmond City Wide Garage Sale Day and "Thanks with Franks" Customer Appreciation Day - 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.  Garage sale contact:  1-641-444-3955.  Thanks with Franks contact: 1-641-444-3937.

 Saturday, May 5 – Mother’s Day Sale – 9:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. Belmond City Hall Community Room, sponsored by Belmond Community Service Women,  1-641-444-7188.

May 6 – 12 - National Hospital Week:   Making Miracles Happen!  Belmond Medical Center, Belmond & Wright Medical Center, Clarion; variety of activities to celebrate their employees. Belmond Medical Center contact Chris Roelofsen, Public Relations 1-641-444-5681; Wright Medical Center contact Carol Meyer, Internal Communications 1-515-532-9328.

 

Tuesday, May 8 -  C-arion-Goldfield Teacher/Staff Retiree & Appreciation Breakfast - Clarion-Goldfield High School, 6:45 a.m. High School Office - 1-515-532-2895.

 

Wednesday, May 9 -  Dows Teacher/Staff Retiree & Appreciation Breakfast - Dows School.

 

Friday, May 11 - Clarion- Goldfield & Dows Middle School - JOB SHADOW - Eighth grade students go into the community to shadow business employees/employers. - Margaret Askelsen, 1-515-532-2412.

 

Sunday, May 13 – Family Picnic in the Park – 11 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Belmond Swimming Pool Park - Belmond Community Vacation Bible School Committee - 1-641-444-4179.

 

Wednesday, May 16 - Clarion-Goldfield & Dows High School  Baccalaureate & Awards Night, Clarion-Goldfield High School gym, 7 p.m. High  School Office, 1-515-532-2895.

 

Wednesday, May 16 - Eagle Grove Baccalaureate, Robert Blue Middle School Auditorium.

 

Wednesday, May 16 – Belmond-Klemme High School Baccalaureate, Luick Auditorium 6:30 p.m. Scholarship Night 7:30 p.m. High School Office, 1-641-444-4300.

Sunday, May 20 - Eagle Grove High School Graduation, Eagle Grove Elementary School Gym.

 

Sunday,  May 20 - Clarion-Goldfield & Dows High School Graduation,  Clarion-Goldfield High School gym, 2 p.m. High School Office, 1-515-532-2895.

 

Sunday, May 20 - Belmond-Klemme High School Graduation. Belmond-Klemme High School gym, 2:00 p.m. High School Office - 1-641-444-4300.

 

Wednesday, May 23 - Clarion-Goldfield & Dows, last day of school (pending changes due to weather).

 

Monday, May 28- Memorial Day Pancake Breakfast, Rowan Lions Club, Schoolhouse Community Room 901 South Broadway Street -  7:30 a.m., Butch Aldrich, 1-641-853-2365.

 

Monday, May 28 -  Memorial Day Services, Rowan Cemetery, 10 a.m., Butch Aldrich, 1-641-853-2365.

 

Monday, May 28 -  Memorial Day American Legion Pancake Breakfast, Clarion - Goldfield high school from 7 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

 

Monday, May 28 - Memorial Day Services. Clarion-High School gym, 10 a.m., Dean Kluss, 1-515-839-5901

 

Monday, May 28 - Memorial Day Services. Luick Auditorium, Belmond - 10:30 a.m.

 

Monday, May 28 - Memorial Day Services, Memorial Day at Dows Fairview Cemetery - 10 a.m.

 

On Memorial Day weekend, Heartland Museum opens for the season in Clarion. Museum is open Wednesdays, Saturdays and holidays from 1:30 - 4 p.m.from Memorial Day weekend until Labor Day. The museum is opened any time by appointment. Call the Museum - 1-515-602-6000 to arrange a time for a tour..

 

 

IN JUNE 2012:

 

** SUMMER FUN!!  Wright County Aquatic Centers or Swimming Pools opening on/near Memorial Day weekend  - Weather permitting. Closing for the season on/near Labor Day.

    Belmond Aquatic Center -- Memorial Day weekend - May 26 - 28

    Clarion Aquatic Center - Friday, June 1

    Eagle Grove Aquatic Centers - Saturday, June 2

    Dows Swimming Pool - Friday, June 1

    Check city halls for complete details on hours, fees, schedules, availability for private parties.

 

** Friday - Sunday, June 1, 2, & 3 - FREE FISHING in Iowa - Each year the state of Iowa allows one weekend of free fishing early in the season. No fishing licenses required for any Iowa residents. Enjoy fishing at its finest, at one of Wright County's lakes or rivers. For more information, Wright County Conservation Office - 1-515-532-3185.

 

Friday, June 1 - Kelly’s School of Dance Recital – Luick Auditorium, Belmond 7:00 p.m.

 

Saturday, June 2 - Kite Flying Day at Jenison-Meacham Museum & Arts Center, northeast of Belmond; sponsored by Belmond Area Arts Council - Dave & Sue Nelson - 1-641-444-4635; 1-515-571-6838.

 

** Farmers' Markets in Wright County, June - October  - Find a farmers market in Wright County on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday each week during the gardening season!

    * Dows at City Park on Wednesdays from 5 - 6 p.m.; contact - Lisa Stuck - 1-515-852-4797;

    * Belmond at Downtown Gazebo Park on Thursdays from 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.; contact Roger Wenzel -1-641-425-0542;

    * Eagle Grove at Country Lane Shoppes on Fridays from 3 - 6:30 p.m.; contact Chamber office - 1-515-448-4821;

    * Clarion at Courthouse Square on Saturdays (projected start June 16) from 10 a.m. - noon; contact - Dennis Triggs - 1-641-444-4112.

 

Saturday, June 2 - GARAGE SALES around Lake Cornelia; Lake Cornelia Association, Lavon Marshall - 1-515-851-0790.

 

Tuesday, June 7 - Eagle Grove 2012 Chamber of Commerce Annual GOLF OUTING, Prizes offered from local businesses; good food following golf, 1-515-448-4821.

 

** Saturday, June 9  - Clarion's Festival in the Park; each year on the second Saturday of June, the community hosts its annual day of music. The 33rd Annual Event features a 5K run and breakfast early in the day, followed by the parade in downtown Clarion. Look for food booths, arts & crafts booths, a day of music at Gazebo Park. Something for every age. For more complete information, contact the Clarion Partnership for Growth office at 1-515-532-2256; www.clarion-iowa or look them up on facebook.

 

Saturday & Sunday, June 9 & 10 - Heartland Museum is open during Clarion's Festival in the Park - Open hours are 1:30 - 4 p.m.; 1-515-602-6000.

 

Monday, June 11 - Eighth grade Clarion-Goldfield & Dows Middle School students volunteering in Minneapolis - Feed My Starving Children (packaging meals); Sharing and Caring Hands; and Mary’s Place (working with the homeless), Margaret Askelsen, 1-515-532-2412.

 

Tuesday, June 12 - 6th, 7th, 8th graders who have completed Clarion-Goldfield & Dows Peer Helpers' contracts are going to Valleyfair in Minnesota, Margaret Askelsen, 1-515-532-2412

 

** Saturday & Sunday, June 16 & 17 - Eagle Grove's SUMMERFEST - It's Eagle Grove's annual community celebration. Two days of fun and family activities. Street dance on Saturday night with Boogie and the Yo Yos. Sponsored by the Eagle Grove Chamber of Commerce - 1-515-448-4821.

 

Saturday, June 16 - Outdoor Youth Field Day, Oakdale Park, Izaak Walton Clubhouse, south of Renwick, north of Goldfield - Charlie Bray, Wright County Naturalist - 1-515-532-3185.

 

Monday, June 18 - Dan Wardell, IPTV Kids' Club House - Guest at Clarion Public Library - 1 p.m., as part of 'Dream Big Read' summer reading program - 1-515-532-3673.

 

Saturday, June 23 & Sunday, June 24 -  Goldfield Alumna Reunion - Held once every five years; this year's Western theme: "Goldfield - Clarion Round Up", events include golfing, book signings by Goldfield authors, morning coffees, catered Saturday evening meal - Goldfield School; entertainment - Branson singer/entertainer Trish Fevold.  Alumna and spouses are invited/encouraged to attend . Contact Alan McCollugh - 1-515-851-1252; ghsnews@goldfieldaccess.net .

 

Saturday, June 23 - Wright County's Relay For Life - Clarion-Goldfield High School Track from 6 p.m. - 6 a.m.; Athena Martinez, 1-515-293-2978 or 1-800-227-2345 - ACS with calls answered 24/7.

 

Sunday, June 24 - Worship Service at Lake Cornelia, first of eight weeks of Sunday morning worship services(through August 12) - 8 a.m. - at the open air shelter on the north side of Lake Cornelia, sponsored by Clarion Church of Christ - 1-515-532-3273.

 

Thursday, June 28 - Creations with a Twist - balloon artist and storyteller - Clarion Public Library - 1 p.m.; part of the 'Dream Big Read' summer reading program - 1-515-532-3673.

 

Saturday, June 30 - Firecracker Classic Run begins and ends at Belmond-Klemme High School Mike Long Track.  Contact Brad Robson at 641-444-3226 for more information.

 

June & July - Summer Reading Programs at Wright County Public Libraries - This year's theme: "Dream Big Read" - contact Belmond - 1-641-444-4160; Clarion - 1-515-532-3673; Dows - 1-515-852-4326; Eagle Grove - 1-515-532-448-4115; or Rowan - 1-641-853-2327 for details, dates, and times; look for other summer events/activities.

 


IN JULY 2012:

 

Sunday, July 1- Belmond Fire Department Omelet Breakfast – Belmond Fire Station, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. 

Sunday, July 1 - Belmond Community Church Service - Belmond City Park - 9:30 a.m.

Monday, July 2 – American Legion Membership Drive – Belmond, contact Larry Beyer 641-430-7990.

** Wednesday, Fourth of July Activities in Belmond - (activities, dates and times have not yet been confirmed) call the Chamber of Commerce 1-641-444-3937 for more information:  Bill Riley Talent Search; Kiddie Parade and Carnival; Kickball Tournament; Disc Golf Tournament; Teen Dance; Firecracker Classic Run; parade; dinner in City Park; games, including Cake Walk & Bingo; 3 on 3 Basketball tournament; grandstand show at football field followed by fireworks and Iowa’s largest ground display at 10:00 p.m.

 

Wednesday, July 4 -  Ice Cream Social - Belmond United Methodist Church,  2:00 – 4:00 p.m.; 1-641-444-3491.

 Wednesday, July 4 -  Bratwurst/Maidrite Supper - St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church,  5:00 – 7:00 p.m.; 1-641-444-3249.

**Saturday, July 7 - Independence Day Activities at Lake Cornelia. Pancake breakfast, day-time activities, boat parade and fireworks in the evening; always a crowd favorite of the summer! - Lake Cornelia Association, Lavon Marshall - 1-515-851-0790.

Wednesday, July 11 - Wright County Fair Annual Parade - downtown Eagle Grove, 6 p.m., sponsored by the Eagle Grove Chamber of Commerce; call to reserve your parade entry 1-515-448-4821.

** Wednesday, July 11th – Monday, July 16th -Wright County District Junior Fair - a FREE Gate, FREE Parking county-wide event, exhibiting the successes of the youth and adults in Wright County and the surrounding area; hosting outstanding 4-H & FFA livestock shows; a well-known Iowa-based carnival; a full schedule of free stage events; commercial buildings' exhibits; an assortment of food vendors set to please any palate, and grandstand events aimed to please fair-goers! Tricia Rosendahl, Manager; 1-515-448-3351, www.wrightcofair.com for a listing of events and more.

 

Tuesday, July 17 - Mock Trail at the Heartland Museum - Local attorneys and actors retry a historical case; jury selected from the audience determines the verdict - 1-515-602-6000.

 

Sunday, July 22 - Thursday, July 26 - Clarion's Evening Ecumenical Vacation Bible School at United Methodist Church, Nikki Conlon - 1-515-532-2203 or Methodist Church - 1-515-532-2845.

 

Friday, July 27 - First Citizens National Bank 125th Anniversary Celebration continues -(more complete details coming) - 1-515-532-2841.

 

Friday & Saturday, July 27 & 28 - Clarion's Partnership for Growth Annual Ridiculous Days; Downtown Clarion.Partnership for Growth - 1-515-532-2256. 

 

Friday - Sunday, July 27 - 29 - Iowa River Players presents "Dixie Swim Club" - Friday & Saturday at 7:30 p.m.; Sunday at 2 p.m. - 1-515-851-8487.

 

July - (date to be determined) - Chicken BBQ - St. Olaf Lutheran Church -  Cindy Pogge - 1-515-571-2827 or 1-641-762-3306.

 

 

IN AUGUST 2012:

 

Friday, August (date to be determined) - Red Apple Luncheon - Memorial Hall in Eagle Grove at noon; sponsored by Eagle Grove Chamber of Commerce - 1-515-448-4821.

 

Saturday, August 3 - PROGRESSIVE DINNER at the Lake, Lake Cornelia Improvement Association, Lavon Marshall, 1-515-851-0790.

 

** Friday - Sunday, August 3 - 5 - Dows CORN DAYS in Dows - The Dows annual tradition of its three-day-celebration continues. Many of the events center at the downtown city park with entertainment, food, exhibits, rides for the kids; enjoy the fun run, parade, and the Dows Historical buildings; Sunday ecumenical church service - Bev Lange - 1-515-852-4623 or City Hall - 1-515-852-4327..

 

** Saturday & Sunday, August 4 & 5- Goldfield FOUNTAIN CITY DAYS - Goldfield celebrates its heritage at its annual community-wide celebration with fun, games, food, Saturday evening free meal and LIVE entertainment, Sunday ecumenical church service - Goldfield Commercial Club - contact Sandi Gangstead - 1-515-825-3450.

 

Friday - Sunday, August 4 - 6 - Iowa River Players presents "Dixie Swim Club" - Friday & Saturday at 7:30 p.m.; Sunday at 2 p.m. - 1-515-851-8487.

 

Sunday, August 5 - Annual French Church Worship Service, 7 p.m. worship - 3 miles east of Woolstock on County Road R-70; ice cream social follows at Woolstock Community Center - Mel Waldon - 1-515-532-3313.

 

Thursday, August 9 - Sunday, August 19 - Iowa State Fair - Des Moines.

 

Saturday, August 11 - KLMJ (104.9 Fm) Tractor Parade starts at the Heartland Museum - KLMJ radio station will start their annual tractor ride in Wright County, beginning at the Heartland Museum in Clarion. The Tractor Parade starts with a breakfast, open to the public at the museum from 6 a.m. - 9 a.m.; 1-515-602-6000.

Wednesday, August 15 – Farewell to Summer Concert & Ice Cream Social – Belmond City Park - 7:00 p.m. (rain date is the next night); Pastor Kennedy -1-641-444-3908.

** Friday, August 17 - Sunday, August 19 - Prairie Homestead Antique Power Show and Country Craft Show - All kinds of working exhibits and demonstrations; come prepared to step back in time to 'farm' in the early 1900s. This year's show will feature Oliver tractors/equipment and Gade engines. The Show is hosting the Iowa Oliver Cornbelt Club's summer show and the summer show of the National Scale Models Club. Thresher’s Dinner 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. daily by Belmond Lions Club. Sponsored by Belmond Area Arts Council; contact Dave Nelson - 1-515-571-6838 or 1-641-444-4635; www.belmondartscenter.org . 

 

Saturday, August 18 - Dog Days Triathlon – Belmond, 7:30 am:  3 mile run, 10 mile bike and 160 meter swim.  Starts at Luick Pool at 908 1st Street SE.  Contact Lu Fink at 641-444-7014  

 

Sunday, August 26 - Ice Cream Social - 5 - 7 p.m. - United Church of Christ in Eagle Grove - 1-515-448-3584.

 

 

IN SEPTEMBER 2012:

 

Labor Day weekend, Saturday - Monday, September 1 - 3 - Celebration at Heartland Museum - Saturday - FALL FESTIVAL with Historical Society's annual recognition of Century residences; spelling contest open to the public. Museum open all 3 days from 1:30 - 4 p.m. After Labor Day, museum is open for tours only by appointment - 1-515-602-6000.

 

Wednesday, September 5 - Fall Salad Luncheon, serving from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.; First Lutheran Church, Clarion, 1-515-532-3440.

 

Saturday, September 8 - BBQ Cook-Off at Lake Cornelia - Iowa/Iowa State Game Night hosted by Lake Cornelia Improvement Association, Lavon Marshall - 1-515-851-0790..

 

** Thursday - Saturday, September 13 - 15 - HIGHWAY 3 CORRIDOR GARAGE SALES - After a successful first-year event last September,featuring two counties, this year we ads one more county - Butler! Find garage & yard sales across Wright, Franklin, and Butler Counties. - Brook Boehmler - 1-641-456-5668; Larry Turner - 1-515-571-3264; or Butler County - 1-319-267-2858.

 

Saturday, September 15 - Belmond's FALL FESTIVAL & CRAFT SALE, Belmond Chamber of Commerce, 1-641-444-3937.

 

Sunday, September 16 - Clarion Lions' Club Annual Chicken BBQ, Clarion-Goldfield High School.

 

Wednesday, September 19 - St. Olaf Lutheran Church Bazaar & Auction - 5:30 p.m. - supper; 7 p.m. - auction -  For more information call Cindy Pogge at 1-515-571-2827 or 1-641-762-3306.

 

Saturday, September 22 - Clarion Coin Club Fall Show, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.; (location not secured) Jeff Judson - 1-515-532-2356.

 

Sunday, September 23 - Rowan Lions' Club Annual Chicken BBQ -  901 Broadway St, Rowan - 1-641-853-2365.. 

 

Wednesday, September 26 - See You at the Pole; student led prayers at schools across the U.S.

 

Wednesday, September 26 - Fall Salad Luncheon - St. John's Catholic Church, Clarion - 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.; includes farmers' market and bake sale.

 

Thursday, September 27 - Salad Luncheon - - United Church of Christ in Eagle Grove - 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.; 1-515-448-3584

 

 

IN OCTOBER 2012:

 

Monday, October 1 - First Citizens National Bank "Charter Day' Reception; actual day the bank's charter was issued in Clarion, Wright County - 125 years ago - 1-515-532-2841.

 

Thursday, October 4 - Clarion's 85th UNION AID, combined church ladies' aids - noon luncheon.

 

Saturday, October 6 – Autumn Family Fun Festival – Belmond Swimming Pool Park, 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. - Connie Mattison 641-444-4597.

Thursday, October 11 – Operation E.D.I.T.H. Belmond Fire Station, 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.  Open house at the fire house; community fire truck rides begin at 6:00 p.m.- 1-641-444-3957.

 

Friday, October 12 - FALL Rummage Sale - 7:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.- United Church of Christ in Eagle Grove at 1-515-448-3584.

 

Saturday, October 13 – Fire Department Social – Cattleman’s from 9 p.m. – midnight - 1-641-444-3957.

 

Saturday, October 20 - Lake Cornelia NIGHT HIKE, located between Clarion and Belmond - Enjoy the wooded area at night, meet at the lake enclosed shelter, hikes begin at 6 p.m.- Wright County Naturalist, 1-515-532-3185.

 

Tuesday, October 23 - Wright Medical Center Auxiliary's Semi-Annual Meeting - 7 p.m. - Meadows Dining Room at Wright Medical Center, Mary Goemaat - 1-515-532-9332.

 

Saturday, October 27 - National Make a Difference Day - Communities, clubs, organizations, families, individuals work to 'make a difference'. Clarion's Marys & Marthas annually coordinates a local event. Contact Karen Weld, 1-515-532-2916. www.makeadifferenceday.com .

 

Saturday, October 27 - Trick or Treat with Clarion merchants - On the town with merchants downtown - 9 - 11 a.m. - contact Clarion's Partnership for Growth - 1-515-532-2256.

 

Saturday, October 27 - Humane Society of Wright County Halloween Party - 1 - 3 p.m. - in Goldfield.

 

Saturday, October 27 - Clarion's Annual Trick or Treat; 5 - 7 p.m., City Hall - 1-515-532-2847.

 

Sunday, October 28 - Belmond Boys' Scouts Annual Pancake Breakfast - Leinbach Center, 116 Luick’s Lane North - 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.; Renee/Dave Suhr 1-641-444-3680

 

Monday, October 31 - Halloween Walk in Eagle Grove; fun starts at Eagle Grove Memorial Library; kids' parade down the sidewalks of main street; trick or treating at area businesses - contact Eagle Grove Chamber - 1-515--448-4821.

 

Wednesday, October 31 - Annual Trick or Treat in Belmond, 5 - 7 p.m.

 

 

IN NOVEMBER 2012:

 

Friday, November 2 - Hayride/Mixer, hosted by Lake Cornelia Association, Lavon Marshall - 1-515-851-0790.

 

Saturday, November 3 – Silent Auction, United Church of Christ Women’s Fellowship, Belmond United Church of Christ, 116 West Main Street, 9:30 a.m., Sharion Hinman, 1-641-444-4291

 

Sunday, November 4 - Daylight Savings Time Ends!

 

Sunday, November 4 - Wright County 4-H Awards Day - Clarion-Goldfield High School - Wright County Extension Office, youth director - 1-515-532-3453.

 

Tuesday, November 6 - Election Day; remember to VOTE!

 

Tuesday, November 6 - Clarion's Partnership For Growth Member Celebration, 1-515-532-2256.

 

Tuesday, November 6 - Annual Election Day Soup Supper, Leinbach Center, 116 Luick’s Lane North, 5 - 7 p.m. -Belmond Culture Study Club

 

Wednesday, November 7 - Chicken & Biscuit Dinner, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.; First United Methodist Church - Clarion - 1-515-532-2845.

 

Thursday, November 8 - Clarion's Ladies Day Out/Wine Walk & Holiday Open House, Clarion Partnership for Growth - 1-515-532-2256.

 

Friday - Sunday, November 9 - 11 - Iowa River Players presents "James and the Giant Peach" - Friday & Saturday at 7:30 p.m.; Sunday at 2 p.m. - 1-515-851-8487.

 

Saturday, November 10 – Holiday Bake Sale featuring Potato Cakes – Trinity Lutheran Church Women, Leinbach Center 116 Luick Lane North, Belmond, 8:00 a.m., contact 641-444-4149 for more information. 

 

Monday, November 12 - Veterans Day celebrated with school program at Dows School, 9:30 a.m.

 

Tuesday, November 13 - Wright Medical Center Auxiliary Masquerade Jewelry Sale - 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m., WMC board rooms, Mary Goemaat - 1-515-532-9332.

 

Tuesday, November 13 -  Veterans Day Service – Luick Auditorium in Belmond - 9:00 a.m. 

 

Tuesday, November 13 -  Belmond Boy Scouts Soup Supper Vets Center, 240 East Main Street - 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.; Renee or Dave Suhr - 1-641-444-3680.

Wednesday, November 14 - Annual Church Bazaar - United Church of Christ Congregational, Clarion - 1-515-532-2269.

 

Wednesday, November 14 - United Church of Rowan Escalloped Chicken & Bazaar - 5:30 p.m. for supper; 7 p.m. auction.

 

Friday - Sunday, November 16 - 18 - Iowa River Players presents "James and the Giant Peach" - Friday & Saturday at 7:30 p.m.; Sunday at 2 p.m. - 1-515-851-8487.

 

Saturday, November 17 - Annual CRAFT FAIR - Bigger & Better than ever! Two buildings, lots of crafters. No admission to shoppers. Memorial Hall & National Guard Armory - Call Eagle Grove Chamber of Commerce to reserve a table - 1-515-448-4821.

 

Saturday, November 17 - Chain O'Lakes Ducks Unlimited Banquet.

 

Sunday, November 18 - Belmond's Knights of Columbus Omelet Breakfast - Proceeds to Santa House - St. Francis Parish Hall 1207 3rd Street NE -1-641-444-3249.

 

Monday, November 19 - Holmes Christmas Club Annual Auction begins at 7 p.m. Chappy's on South Main in Clarion. Chappy's-1-515-532-2727 or Rich Reiland - 1-515-532-2914.

Wednesday, November 21 – Community Thanksgiving Church Service –1-641-444-3908.  

Thursday, November 22 – Thanksgiving Dinner - Leinbach Center in Belmond, 116 Luick’s Lane North.  Public Welcome. Call Rose Michelson for reservations - 1-641--444-3043.

Thursday, November 22 - Community Thanksgiving Dinner - in Clarion - C-G & D High School - sponsored by Clarion Ministerial Association. Pick up free tickets at Clarion Super Foods several weeks prior to the event for count

 

Friday, November 23 - Dows Christmas Open Houses; Lions Soup Supper. All downtown business open in the evening.

Friday, November 23 – 21st Annual Christmas Parade of Lights – Parade down Main Street in Belmond. Fireworks start the parade at 6:30 p.m. with Santa as Parade Marshal, the Jolly Elf travels to the Santa House to meet children!

Friday, November 23 - Monday, December 17 - Eagle Grove DASH for CASH, sign up at Eagle Grove businesses for a chance to win Eagle Grove chamber bucks! - 1-515-448-4821.

 

Saturday, November 24 - Small Business Saturday celebrated nationwide

 

Sunday, November 25 - JINGLE JAM & Christmas Tree Lighting in Clarion, Partnership for Growth - 1-515-532-2256.

 

 

IN DECEMBER 2012:

 

Saturday, December 3 – Deer Hunters’ Breakfast – Goodell Community Center, 5 a.m. – 10 a.m. - Lee Ann Waltzing 1-641-444-7169.

 

Saturday & Sunday, December 3 & 4 - Choralaires 31st Annual Christmas Concerts - Clarion United Methodist Church. Concerts on Saturday are 7:30 p.m.; Sunday - 2:30 p.m. Sonja Hofmeister, 1-515-532-2383.

 

Wednesday. December 5 - Christmas Coffee and Bake Sale-  8:00 a.m.- 10:30 a.m. - First Lutheran Church, Clarion - 1-515-532-3440.

 

Thursday, December6 - Coffee, Bake Sale, Bazaar - 8:30 - 11 a.m. - - United Church of Christ in Eagle Grove at 1-515-448-3584.

 

Thursday, December6 - Holmes Christmas Club Fruit Basket Assembly & Distribution - Working out of Chappy's on South Main in Clarion. Chappy's -1-515-532-2727 or Rich Reiland - 1-515-532-2914.

 

Friday, December7 - Wells Fargo Bank Christmas Open House in Eagle Grove - 9 a.m. -  3 p.m. Sherri O'Brien, 1-515-448 -5161.

 

Saturday, December 8 - Breakfast with Santa at HARDEE'S in Clarion; 8 a.m. until 10 a.m., 1-515-532-2442.

 

Saturday, December 8 - Breakfast with Santa & Festival of Trees - combining this year to create a merry spectacular. Sponsored by Eagle Grove Memorial Library/Eagle Grove Chamber of Commerce - 1-515-448-4821 or 1-515-448-4115.

 

Saturday, December 8 -  Christmas Lighting & Soup Supper with Santa in Rowan, begins at 5:30 p.m. - Main Street Christmas tree lighting followed by soup at the community center, plus Christmas with Mr. & Mrs. Santa Claus; contact Joyce Eriksen, 1-641-853-2327.

 

Saturday, December 10 – Christmas Sale – Belmond City Hall Community room 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. - Belmond Community Service Women, 1-641-444-7188.

 

Friday, December 14 - Wells Fargo Bank Christmas Open House in Clarion - 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Sherri O'Brien, 1-515-532-2854.

 

Friday, December  14  First Citizens National Bank Christmas Open House in Clarion - 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. - 1-515-532-2841.

 

Saturday, December 15 - Annual Glen Brand High School Wrestling Tournament, Clarion-Goldfield High School.

 

Saturday, December 15 - Breakfast with Santa at Old School Records Community Room - 503 Fourth Street N.E., East door ). Belmond Chamber of Commerce - 1-641-444-3937.

 

Saturday, December 15 - Holiday/Christmas Celebration at Heartland Museum - Cookie Walk and Christmas Displays from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. - For more information, call 1-515-602-6000.

 

December - (date to be set) - Christmas at the Clarion Public Library - Visit with Santa, craft, snack. For more information - 1-515-532-3673.

 

Sunday, December 16 & 23 - Some Clarion businesses open from 1 - 4 p.m. for last minute Christmas shopping.

 

Some evening in December - Fareway Store OPEN HOUSE, 5 - 9 p.m., call 1-515-448-3241 for confirmed date.

 

Monday - Thursday, December17 - 21 - Clarion businesses open each evening until 7 p.m.

 

Sunday, December 25 - Christmas Dinner at Leinbach Center in Belmond - Public Welcome. Contact Rose Michelson for reservations - 1-641-444-3043.

 

Thursday, December 27 - Annual Turkey Spot Shot Contest - Clarion-Goldfield High School. Contact City Rec Director Tom Simmons - 1-515-532-2482.

 

 

IN JANUARY 2013:

 

Tuesday, January 1 - Happy New Year, welcome to 2013!

Sunday, January 20 – Pinewood Derby Race – High school gym – 3:00 p.m. – contact Donna Brown - 1-641-444-7228, sponsored by Belmond Cub Scouts.

Saturday, January 26 - Clarion's Annual Junior Wrestling Tournament - Clarion-Goldfield High School, contact Tom Simmons - 1-515-532-2482.

 

 

IN FEBRUARY 2013:

 

** Saturday, February 2 - Wright County WinterFest -  Each year the first Saturday of February, winter is celebrated at Lake Cornelia, northwest of Clarion;  11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Horse-drawn sled and wagon rides; snowshoeing; ice skating; cross-country skiing; kite flying; ice fishing; Search & Rescue team ice rescue demonstration, and all kinds of other winter activities. Much of the equipment is provided for skiers, skaters, kite flyers, etc., all FREE (except food). Contact Wright County Conservation - 1-515-532-3185.

 

Sunday, February 10 - Soup & Pie Supper - United Church of Christ in Eagle Grove - 4:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.; 1-515-448-3584

 

Saturday, February 16 - Annual Valentine's Day Dinner & Dance - Dows Convention Center - Jeanne Russell - 1-515-4156.

 

February 24 - 5th Annual Aaron Eilerts Day of Giving and Service - celebrate Aaron Eilerts' birthday with serving as he did throughout his short life (Aaron was the Eagle Scout killed at the Boy Scout Camp). Beth Stephas - Robert Blue Middle School - 1-515-448-4767.

 

 

IN MARCH 2013:

 

Friday, March 2 - World Day of Prayer.

 

Saturday, March 9 - Wright County 4-H Fun Nite - Clarion-Goldfield High School - Wright County Extension Office, youth director - 1-515-532-3453.

 

Saturday, March 9  – Penny Carnival – Parker gym - 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. - Belmond Cub Scouts – many small carnival games, cake silent auction, prizes awarded

 

Sunday, March 10 - Daylight Savings Time begins! 

 

Tuesday, March 12 - Annual St. Olaf Church Kumla Supper 5:00-6 : 30 p.m. at the church; includes bake & craft sale.  For more information call Cindy Pogge at 1-515-571-2827 or 1-641-762-3306.

 

Saturday, March 16 - Dows Fireman St. Patrick's Day Dance - Dows Convention Center,  8 p.m.-midnight

 

Saturday, March 16 - St. Francis Xavier Irish Stew Dinner – Parish Hall, 1207 3rd Street NE, Belmond - 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. - 1-641-444-3249.

 

Tuesday, March 19 - Mosaic Annual Chili Feast Fundraiser (Formerly Krysilis) - in Clarion, lunch and supper - Contact Mosaic - 1-515-532-3221.

 

Saturday, March  23 - Outdoor Class Room Dinner - Belmond-Klemme Student Center - 5:30 p.m. - 1-641-444-3655.

 

Tuesday, March 26 - Belmond Boys' Scouts Annual Potato Bar Supper - Vet Center, 240 East Main Street -5 - 7 p.m. - Renee/Dave Suhr - 1-641-444-3680.

 

Saturday, March 30 - Beta Sigma Phi Easter Egg Hunt - Belmond City Park, 9 a.m. - 1-641-444-7123.

 

Saturday, March 30 - Clarion's Annual Easter Egg Hunt - Aquatic Park (CGHS gym, in case of inclimate weather). 9 a.m. City Rec Director Tom Simmons - 1-515-532-2482

 

Saturday, March 30 - Easter Egg Hunt -  Dows Community School -  sponsored by Dows Commercial Club

 

Saturday, March 30  - Easter Egg Hunt - Greenwood Park, Eagle Grove. For ages 10 and under, Free; Easter bunny will be in Eagle Grove.

 

Saturday, March 30 - Goldfield Easter Egg Hunt, 9:00 a.m. at Old School Park, sponsored by Goldfield Women's Club

 

Saturday, March 30- Doctors’ Day - Belmond Medical Center and Wright Medical Center celebrate all their medical providers (MD’s, DO’s, ARNP’s, PA-C’s, CRNA’s).  Belmond Medical Center contact Chris Roelofsen, Public Relations 1-641-444-5681; Wright Medical Center contact Carol Meyer, Internal Communications 1-515-532-9328.

 

Sunday, March 31 - Easter Services, churches across Wright County.