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Thursday, July 9, 2015
N/Warren Town and County News
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Norwalk 4-H All Stars
Meeting Minutes
The regular meeting of the Norwalk 4-H All Stars
was held Sunda June 14, at the Norwalk Easter Pub-
lic Library. The meeting was called to order by Taylor
Bergan. Taylor Bergan led the 4-H Pledge. Roll call was
answered by members telling one project they are tak-
ing to the county fair. The treasurer report was given
by Nicole Alexander. The county newsletter was read
by Nicole Good. For new business the club discussed
the judging times at the county fair along with times
that we host the 4-H building. Nicole Good made a
motion to adjourn the meeting and Taylor Bergan sec-
onded it. Taylor led the 4-H pledge. Club members
made decorations for the booth at the county fair. Mem-
bers also planted flowers to be placed on the fair-
grounds.
Nicole Alexander, Secretary
Vacation Bible School
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Martensdale Community Church
August 3rd - 7th, 6:30-8:00pm
Children going into grades 1st thru 6th
choose from Basketball, Soccer,
or Volleyball.
: For those less interested in sports, Crafts
are available in place of sports.
Ages 4 and 5 have traditional VBS.
We are
Register by July 20th at
www.mcc-church.com
or call 641-764-2491.
located 1 mile north of Martensdale on Hwy 28.
*This is a free event!
Warren County Fair Youth Planter Project
Ackworth Garden Club grounds Tuesda July 21, or follow us at www.
is once again sponsoring between 6 and 7 p.m. facebook.com/pages/
the Container Garden Ackworth Garden Club Ackworth-Garden-Club.
Project at the Warren members will check in the
County Fair. It is open to all containers at that time andAckworth
children K-12 who reside in take pictures of all the con-
Warren County. The pur- tainers and exhibitors. Garden Club
pose of the project is to Ackworth Garden Club Ackworth Garden Club
beautify the fairgrounds members will judge the will meet Wednesda) July
and for youth to gain containers Wednesday, 15, at Edge of The Woods
knowledge on planfing and July 22, from 10 a.m. to Raspberry Farm, 15285
caring for plants. Noon. The containers can Fairfax St. The business
Each of the participants be moved by participants meeting will begin at 11
willbe responsible for their to their choice of location a.m. An outdoor picnic at
own container. They can on the fairgrounds by 1the berry farm will follow
grow their own plants, pur- p.m. that day. approximately Noon with
chase plants from local The containers will be a program afterwards at 1
nurseries (not to exceed $20 judged in two groups: K-3 p.m. Lunch will be catered
per container), or even cul- and 4 -12 grades. Premi- and the cost is $20 per per-
tivate from their own exist- urns will be awarded inson.
ing plants. A list of the each group as follows: 1st Contact Diane Bracken
plants used in the container place $35, 2nd place $25 at 515-480-8196 on or be-
must be included. Their and 3rd place $15. fore July 10 to sign up for
common name is fine, but Contact Peggy Delzell lunch.
additional information is at 515-961-0722 if you plan This month's program
appreciated, to participate in this is Into The Woods - Rasp-
The planted containers project of if you have any berries & Beyond followed
are to be brought to the hot- questions, by a nature walk with Rick
ticultural building at the The website is www. McGeough. Guests are
Warren County Fair- ackworthgardenclub.org welcome.
"Adventures on Promise Island
Where Kids Discover God's Lifesaving Love"
tONE.DAY VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
Wednesday, July 15, 7:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.
at St, Paul Lutheran Church,
615 Iowa Ave Martensdale
k. (children and youth ages 3 through 6th grade)
Presented by Linn Grove United Methodist
Church and St. Paul Lutheran Church.
Enjoy a West Des Momes address
and attend Norwalk Schools at Fox Valley.
Large walkout
lots backing
to a pond or
Iowa's
countryside
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to Jordan Creek, downtown, and the airport!
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Directions: Hwy 5 Bypass To SW Connector, South To Maffitt Lake Rd, West To S
20th Or 0rille Rd; South Through 0rilla Development On The West Side Of The Road.
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Methodist
Vacation
Bible School
Norwalk United Meth-
odist Church invites ev-
eryone, ages 0- 11, to
Move, Act, Care, Follow
and Share at G-FORCE:
GOD'S LOVE IN ACTION
Vacation Bible School. Ex-
plore and experience serv-
ing God and others with
active love!
The fun begins Sunday,
July 12, and continues
through Thursday, July 16,
from 5:30-8 p.m. at
Norwalk United Method-
ist Church, 1801 Sunset Dr.
There will be a meal
served each night from
4:45- 5:30 p.m.
The adventure includes
music that will energize
your ears, interactive Bible
fun, super science projects,
cool crafts, hands-on mis-
sion work, delicious
snacks, great games, and
more. To be a part of G-
FORCE Adventure Park,
call the church at 981-4251
or visit the website at
NorwalkUnitedMethodist
ChurchIowa.org.
Clay Artisans
Show July 11
The Clay Artisans of
RDG pop-up show and
sale will be, Saturday July
11, at 316 SW 5th, Des
Moines, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Clay Artisans of RDG
create handmade pottery
and sculptural work that is
as individual and expres-
sive as the artists.
The group has been
sharing studio space for
many years within the
Dahlquist Art Studio lo-
cated in the ART 316
building on SW 5th Street.
This show is their 2nd pop
up show of the summer.
Linn Creek
Arts Festival
Among the many art
festivals that take place
throughout the Midwest
in summer, the annual
Linn Creek Arts Festival in
Marshalltown stands out
due to its location, qu ity
and venue.
The one-day event takes
place from 10 a.m.t.q6
p.m. Saturday, July 18, on
the grounds of Fisher
Community Center.
Marshalltown connects
highways 30 and 14. Upon
arrival, visitors can enjoy
easy parking at two nearby
lots and free shuttle ser-
vice to the festival.
I Deadline for ads,
legals and stories
i is Noon Friday!
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