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- Crop Advantage Series Meeting -- 10:00 AM
Iowa State University Extension will hold a Crop Advantage Series meeting from 10:00 AM – 3:30 PM at Northwest Iowa Community College on Tuesday, January 4. Topics include “Soybean Sudden Death Syndrome” and “Grain Market Outlook for 2011”. Workshop sessions will also be offered. Advance registration by December 28 is $35, and includes lunch and materials. Contact Joel De Jong at 546-7835, or register on-line at CropAdvantage.org. Other meeting sites and dates are available.
- National Alliance on Mental Illness Support Group -- 7:00 PM
The National Alliance on Mental Illness Support Group will meet at 7:00 PM on Tuesday, January 4, in the Fireside Room of the Sioux Center Central Reformed Church. A video about major depression and bipolar disorder will be shown. Individuals and family members coping with mental illness are invited to attend. For more information, call Shirley at 722-4462.
- Commercial Manure Applicator Training Program -- 9:00 AM
A “Commercial Manure Applicator Training Program” is scheduled for Thursday, January 5, from 9:00 AM – Noon at the Sioux County Extension Office. There is no fee to attend the workshop, but commercial applicators must register by December 29 by contacting the ISU Extension Sioux County office at 737-4230.
- ATLAS Time of Prayer -- 7:00 PM
The ATLAS time of prayer for the community will be held from 7:00 – 9:00 PM on Thursday, January 6, at the Sioux Center 1st Reformed Church Chapel. Prayer focus will be Unity. Please come and go as your schedule allows.
- Sioux Center High School Taco Feed -- 5:00 PM
An All-You-Can-Eat Taco Feed will be held in the Sioux Center High School commons from 5:00 – 6:30 PM on Friday, January 7. Free-will donations taken to benefit the Sioux Center High School athletic and music booster organizations.
- “Perspectives on the World Christian Movement” Course -- 6:00 PM
“Perspectives on the World Christian Movement”, a 15-week missions course, will begin on Monday, January 10. The course will be taught at the Orange City Living Water Community Church each Monday evening from 6:00 – 9:00 PM. Everyone is welcome. Registration can be made on-line at www.perspectives.org, or the first class can be attended for free to learn more about the course.
- Sioux County Diabetes Support Group -- 5:00 PM
The Sioux County Diabetes Support Group will meet at 5:00 PM on Wednesday, January 12, in the Hawarden Community Hospital conference room. Topic is “Making Healthy Eating Choices”. A light meal will be served. Call 551-3127 by January 10 to make reservations.
- Sheldon Christian Baked Potato Supper -- 5:00 PM
The Sheldon Christian School Baked Potato Supper will be served from 5:00 – 7:00 PM on Wedensday, January 12.
- Hull Kiwanis Club Pancake Supper -- 5:00 PM
The Hull Kiwanis Club will host a Pancake Supper on Wednesday, January 12. Serving will take place from 5:00 – 7:00 PM at the Community Building.
- Ireton Christian School Soup Supper -- 5:30 PM
Ireton Christian School will hold a Soup Supper and Bake Sale on Monday, January 10. Serving will be from 5:30 – 7:30 PM. Free-will donations taken.
- National Alliance on Mental Illness Course -- 7:00 PM
The National Alliance on Mental Illness is offering a “Family-to-Family” Course. This free, 12-week program of education and support for families of persons with a mental illness will be held in the Sioux Center Public Library from 7:00 to 9:30 PM on Thursday evenings, beginning January 13. For more information or to enroll, call Shirley at 722-4462.
- Katelyn’s Fund Orphan Ministry Support Meeting -- 7:00 PM
Katelyn’s Fund Orphan Ministry will hold an adoption support meeting at 7:00 PM on Thursday, January 13, in the Fireside Room of the Sioux Center First Reformed Church. Adult Adoptees will speak about their experiences. Anyone is welcome to attend.
- ATLAS Time of Prayer -- 7:00 PM
The ATLAS time of prayer for the community will be held from 7:00 – 9:00 PM on Thursday, January 13, at the Sioux Center 1st Reformed Church Chapel. Prayer focus will be Unity. Please come and go as your schedule allows.
- Dordt College Convocation -- 11:00 AM
The Dordt College Convocation will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, January 14, in the B.J. Haan Auditorium. Dr. David S. Dockery will speak on the topic of “Global Awareness and Engagement: New Opportunities for Christian Higher Education.” The public is invited to attend this free event.
- Dordt College Convocation -- 11:00 AM
The Dordt College Spring Semester Convocation will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, January 14, in the Dordt College BJ Haan Auditorium. Dr. David Dockery will speak on the topic of “Global Awareness and Engagement: New Opportunities for Christian Higher Education.”
- Trinity Christian College Choir Concert -- 4:00 PM
Trinity Christian College Concert Choir will present a concert at 4:00 PM this Friday in the Dordt College BJ Haan Auditorium.
- Unity Christian Soup Supper -- 4:45 PM
The Sophomore class of Unity Christian will host a Soup Supper on Friday, January 14. Serving will be from 4:45 – 7:00 PM in the Cafeteria.
- Dordt College Concert Choir Concert -- 7:00 PM
The Dordt College Concert Choir will present a concert at 7:00 PM on Friday, January 14, in the B.J. Haan Auditorium. Admission to the concert is free, and a free-will offering will be received to help defray tour expenses.
- Family Ice Fishing Clinic -- 10:00 AM
A Family Ice Fishing Clinic will be held from 10:00 AM – Noon on Saturday, January 15, at the Big Sioux Recreation Area just south of Hawarden on the east pond. Please bring something to sit on and your snacks or lunch. Bait, tackle, rods, and instruction will be provided. RSVP to Sunday Ford at 552-3057.
- Valley Male Chorus Concert -- 10:30 AM
The Valley Male Chorus will present a concert at 10:30 AM on Sunday, January 16, at the Hawarden United Methodist Church. A freewill offering will be taken for the benefit of those with disabilities who are receiving services through Hope Haven, both locally and around the world.
- "Break for Lunch" -- 12:00 PM
“Break for Lunch” will meet at Noon on Tuesday, January 18, at the Sioux County Livestock Company. Carolyn Cappel, a hospice caregiver, will speak on “I’m Ready to Go Home”. Cost is $7. Reservations can be made by calling Joan at 722-2597.
- Life After Loss Support Group -- 4:30 PM
The Life After Loss Support Group will meet at 4:30 PM on Tuesday, January 11, in the Sioux Center Crown Pointe Gathering Room. This is a bereavement program to help people cope with these unfamiliar feelings. Pre-register to Renae at 722-8136.
- Le Mars Christian Women's Club Brunch -- 9:00 AM
Le Mars Christian Women’s Club will meet at 9:00 AM on Tuesday, January 18, at the Le Mars Senior Center. Presenters will speak on “Alzheimer’s Primer” and “From Fearful to Fantastic”. Cost is $6. Call Janice at 546-4683 to make reservations.
- Cow-Calf Meetings
Cow-Calf issues will be discussed on Wednesday, January 19. A 9:30 AM meeting will be held at the Dickinson County Extension Office in Spirit Lake. A 1:30 PM meeting will be held at the ISU Demonstration & Research Farm near Calumet. For questions or to register, call 336-3488 for the Spirit Lake meeting and 987-5045 for the Calumet meeting. Registration of $15 per person is due January 13.
- Sanborn Christian School Pancake Supper -- 5:00 PM
Sanborn Christian School will host a Pancake Supper from 5:00 – 7:00 PM on Wednesday, January 19. Freewill donation, with a $5 per plate suggestion.
- “Dr. King’s Dream” Presentation -- 7:00 PM
“Dr. King’s Dream” will be presented by the Minneapolis Mixed Blood Theatre at 7:00 PM on Wednesday, January 19, in the Dordt College BJ Haan Auditorium. The presentation is drawn from Dr. King’s own letters, sermons, books, and speeches.
- Healthcare Provider First Aid/CPR Class -- 1:00 PM
The Sioux Center Community Hospital is holding a Healthcare Provider First Aid/CPR class on Thursday, January 20, from 1:00 – 4:00 PM. Please call 722-8228 to register.
- 4-H Information Meeting -- 6:00 PM
For those who are new to 4-H or just want to know more about 4-H, an information meeting will be held at 6:00 PM on Thursday, January 20, at the Sioux County Extension Office, located in the basement meeting room of the old Orange City Hospital. Call 737-4230 by January 19 if you plan to attend.
- Heart Saver CPR Class -- 6:30 PM
The Sioux Center Community Hospital is holding a Heart Saver CPR class on Thursday, January 20, from 6:30 – 9:30 PM. Cost is $30. Please call 722-8228 to register.
- Legislative Forums
On Saturday, January 22, Representative Chuck Soderberg and Senator Randy Feenstra will host legislative forums at the following locations:
• 8:30 AM – Akron Jo’s Café
• 10:00 AM – Hawarden City Hall
• 11:30 AM – Orange City City Hall
• 1:00 PM – Maurice Community Center
• 2:30 PM – Le Mars Public Library
- NISO Concert -- 7:30 PM
The Northwest Iowa Symphony Orchestra will present its Winter Pops Concert at 7:30 PM on Saturday, January 22, in the Dordt College B.J. Haan Auditorium. Show choirs from Le Mars High School, MOC-Floyd Valley High School, and Sheldon High School will share the stage with NISO. Advance tickets are available at Sioux Center True Vine Bookstore, Orange City Dove Bookstore, Sheldon Prairie Moon Books, and Rock Valley Something Special. Tickets can be ordered at NISO@Dordt.edu, by calling 722-6230, or purchased at the door the night of the concert.
- Greater Sioux County Genealogical Society -- 7:00 PM
The Greater Sioux County Genealogical Society will meet at 7:00 PM on Monday, January 24, at the Sioux Center Library. Members will share their research or other genealogy information with the group.
- Confinement Site Manure Applicator Certification
Confinement site manure applicator certification will be held at the Sioux County Extension Office on Tuesday, January 25. Sessions will be held at 9:30 AM and at 1:30 PM.
- Feedlot Forum -- 8:45 AM
A Feedlot Forum, featuring Gregg Doud and Kevin Good, will be held at 8:45 AM on Tuesday, January 25, at the Sioux Center Corporate Center. Registration of $20 per person is due January 19 and includes a $10 beef certificate. To register, contact Beth Doran at 737-4230 or DoranB@iastate.edu.
- Luverne Christian School Soup Supper -- 5:00 PM
The Luverne Christian School Soup Supper will be served from 5:00 – 7:00 PM on Wednesday, January 26, at the Luverne Christian Reformed Church. Free-will donations will be taken.
- Free Banquet in Orange City -- 6:30 PM
A Free Banquet will be served from 6:30 – 7:30 PM on Thursday, January 27, at the Orange City Living Water Community Church. Free take-home food will be available for you, or for you to share with a neighbor in need. If you need a ride, call 441-3201.
- Katelyn’s Fund Orphan Ministry Book Study -- 7:00 PM
Katelyn’s Fund Orphan Ministry will be leading a 6-week study of the book “The Connected Child”. The first meeting will be at 7:00 PM on Thursday, January 27, in the Fireside Room of the Sioux Center First Reformed Church. Books and study guides may be ordered by emailing tammy@KatelynsFund.org.
- ATLAS Time of Prayer -- 7:00 PM
The ATLAS time of prayer for the community will be held from 7:00 – 9:00 PM on Thursday, January 27, at the Sioux Center 1st Reformed Church Chapel. Prayer focus will be Identity. Please come and go as your schedule allows.
- "Annie Oakley" 1-Woman Show -- 7:30 PM
Kat Evans, an actress, playwright, and teacher from Chicago, will perform her one-woman show about the life of Annie Oakley at 7:30 PM on Thursday, January 27, in the Northwestern College England Theatre. Advance tickets are $4 for adults and $3 for students and are available at Dove Christian Bookstore or Orange City Arts Council. Tickets are the door will be $6 for adults and $5 for students.
- “Manning Up” Conference
“Manning Up”, a conference sponsored by the Le Mars Bible Church, will be held Friday night & Saturday morning, January 28 & 29. Men will be challenged to step up as the leaders God calls them to be at home and in the church. Cost is $10. To register, go to LeMarsBibleChurch.org.
- “Discovering the Dutch” Travelogue -- 7:30 PM
“Discovering the Dutch” is the title of the KDCR Travelogue that will be shown at 7:30 PM on Friday, January 28, in the Dordt College BJ Haan Auditorium. Tickets are available at the door and are $4.50 for adults and $3.50 for students.
- “Manning Up” Conference
“Manning Up”, a conference sponsored by the Le Mars Bible Church, will be held Friday night & Saturday morning, January 28 & 29. Men will be challenged to step up as the leaders God calls them to be at home and in the church. Cost is $10. To register, go to LeMarsBibleChurch.org.
- Legislative Forum
Iowa 4th District Representative Dwayne Alons will hold two legislative forums Saturday, January 29. The first will be at the Forster Community Building in Rock Rapids at 8 a.m. The second will be at Iowa State Bank in Sheldon at 10:15 a.m. This is your opportunity to meet with your elected representative about legislative issues.
- Valley Male Chorus Concert -- 8:00 PM
The Valley Male Chorus will present a concert at 8:00 PM on Sunday, January 30, at the Hull 1st Christian Reformed Church. A freewill offering will be taken for the benefit of those with disabilities who are receiving services through Hope Haven, both locally and around the world.
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