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- Good Friday Passion Play
A “Good Friday Passion Play” will be presented on Friday, April 2, at the Sibley-Ocheyedan High School Auditorium. Performances will be at 5:00, 7:00 & 9:00 PM. Tickets are free and can be reserved by calling 754-3715.
- "Stations of the Cross" Display -- 6:00 PM
Come experience the Easter Story by walking through the Stations of the Cross on Good Friday, April 2, from 6:00 – 8:00 PM. Located at the community building on Highway 10 East in Orange City and is sponsored by Living Water Community Church.
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- Easter Sunrise Service -- 7:00 AM
A Community Easter Sunrise Service will be held at 7:00 AM on Sunday, April 4, at the Sioux Center Faith Christian Reformed Church. All ages are welcome to attend.
- "Hopes and Fears about Marriage: What Christian College students think about Relationships" Lecture -- 7:30 PM
"Hopes and Fears about Marriage: What Christian College students think about Relationships," is the topic of Mark McMinn, who will speak at 7:30 PM on Monday, April 5, in Dordt College’s Science Building classroom S101.
- Town Hall Meeting
Senator Chuck Grassley will hold Town Hall Meetings on Tuesday, April 6. He’ll be at the Ocheyeden Senior Activities Center from Noon – 1:00 PM and at the Rock Rapids US Bank from 2:45 – 3:45 PM.
- New Horizons Adoption Agency Meeting -- 6:30 PM
New Horizons Adoption Agency, a non-denominational Christian adoption agency dealing with international and domestic adoption, will hold an informational meeting at 6:30 PM on Tuesday, April 6, at the Sioux Center Public Library. Please RSVP to Heidi De Kruyf at 577 9505.
- 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, April 6, in the Fireside Room of the Sioux Center Central Reformed Church. Adults with a mental illness and their family members are invited to attend. Rachel Valentine of Plains Area Mental Health will speak about Children and Depression. For more information, call Shirley at 722-4462.
- Free Dave Ramsey Financial Peace University Lesson -- 7:00 PM
The Center for Financial Education is sponsoring Dave Ramsey's free Financial Peace University lesson at 7:00 PM on Wednesday, April 7, in the Fireside Room of the Sioux Center First Reformed Church. Call the Center for Financial Education at 722 3527 to register.
- Matt Campbell "Meet & Greet" Event -- 7:00 PM
Matt Campbell, 5th District Representative Candidate, will hold “Meet & Greet” events at the following places:
7:00 PM – Lally’s East Side Restaurant in Le Mars
- "Calvinism For the 21st Century" Conference
A "Calvinism For the 21st Century" conference, hosted by The Andreas Center for Reformed Scholarship and Service, will be held on the campus of Dordt College April 8 – 10. A number of speakers will cover a vast array of topics. For more information, or to register, do to www.dordt.edu/events/calvinism. The registration deadline is March 22.
- “Keyed Into Abstinence” Presentation -- 7:00 PM
Parents are invited to attend a presentation on how to effectively communicate the message of abstinence and healthy relationships to teens. Scott Phelps, in conjunction with Bethany Christian Service’s “Keyed Into Abstinence” program, will speak at 7:00 PM on Thursday, April 8, in the meeting room of the Sioux Center Pizza Ranch.
- Katelyn's Fund Adoption Support Group Meeting -- 7:00 PM
Katelyn’s Fund Orphan Ministry will hold an adoption support meeting at 7:00 PM on Thursday, April 8, in the Fireside Room of the Sioux Center First Reformed Church. Speaker will be Kathy Brogan, adult adoptee who has found her birth family. Anyone is welcome to attend.
- ATLAS Time of Prayer for the Community -- 7:00 PM
The ATLAS time of prayer for the community will be held from 7:00 – 9:00 PM on Thursday, April 8, at the Sioux Center 1st Reformed Church Chapel. Prayer focus will be Intimacy. Please come and go as your schedule allows.
- “Reforming Public Theology” Lecture -- 7:30 PM
Dr. James K. A. Smith, professor of Philosophy at Calvin College, will give a lecture entitled “Reforming Public Theology: Two Kingdoms or Two Cities?” at 7:30 PM on Thursday, April 8, in the Dordt College BJ Haan Auditorium.
- "Calvinism For the 21st Century" Conference
A "Calvinism For the 21st Century" conference, hosted by The Andreas Center for Reformed Scholarship and Service, will be held on the campus of Dordt College April 8 – 10. A number of speakers will cover a vast array of topics. For more information, or to register, do to www.dordt.edu/events/calvinism. The registration deadline is March 22.
- Matt Campbell "Meet & Greet" Events
Matt Campbell, 5th District Representative Candidate, will hold “Meet & Greet” events at the following places:
2:30 PM – Remsen High School
7:00 PM – Danny’s Sports Spot in Cherokee
- “If a Calvinist had Coffee with a Feminist …” Lecture -- 7:30 PM
Dr. Julia Stronks, from Whitworth University, will give a lecture entitled “If a Calvinist had Coffee with a Feminist …” at 7:30 PM on Friday April 9, in the Te Paske Theater located at the Sioux Center High School.
- "Cruising Through Russia" Travelogue -- 7:30 PM
You can take a cruise through Russia during KDCR’s Travelogue on Friday, April 9. The Travelogue begins at 7:30 PM. Tickets can be purchased at the door for $4.50 for adults and $3.50 for students. Pre-schoolers are free.
- "Healthy Relationships" Conference -- 8:00 AM
Bethany Christian Services is hosting a conference from 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM on Friday, April 9, at the Sioux Center Corporate Center. Speaker will be Scott Phelps. This conference is geared towards pastors, teachers, youth leaders and counselors who would like to learn more about how to talk with teens about abstinence and healthy relationships. Contact Bethany Christian Services at 737-4831 if you would like to attend.
- "Calvinism For the 21st Century" Conference
A "Calvinism For the 21st Century" conference, hosted by The Andreas Center for Reformed Scholarship and Service, will be held on the campus of Dordt College April 8 – 10. A number of speakers will cover a vast array of topics. For more information, or to register, do to www.dordt.edu/events/calvinism. The registration deadline is March 22.
- Ireton Christian School Annual Bluegrass Gospel Concert
The Ireton Christian School Annual Bluegrass Gospel Concert will be held in the Dordt College BJ Haan Auditorium on Saturday, April 10. Performances will be at 2:30 and 7:00 PM. Tickets are available at Sioux Center’s “A Touch of Class”, Orange City’s “Dove Bookstore”, Hawarden’s “In-Weave”, Ireton’s “Iowa State Bank”, or Ireton Christian School.
- Fusion Bible Study -- 6:00 PM
Fusion Bible Study, an interdenominational Bible study for single young adults, will be having an Open Gym Night at the Maurice Reformed Church on Saturday, April 10, beginning at 6:00 PM. All area young adults are invited to attend. There will be games and pizza. Bring a few dollars for the pizza.
- “The Noteables” Concert -- 7:30 PM
“The Noteables”, the jazz ensemble of the U.S. Air Force Heartland of America Band, will present a concert at 7:30 PM on Saturday, April 10, in Northwestern College’s Christ Chapel.
- Early Childhood Symposium -- 8:00 AM
Northwest Early Childhood Iowa is hosting a symposium, focusing on providing early childhood providers the tools to help with the development of young children. The symposium will be held from 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM on Saturday, April 10, at the Le Mars Convention Center. Cost for Lyon, Plymouth, Sioux, Cherokee, Osceola, O'Brien, Dickenson & Clay counties is $30. For those registering outside of the above counties, the cost is $50. Rolls, coffee, lunch and door prizes are included. Contact Joy Poppema by phone at 707 9599 or by e-mail at JoyP@SiouxCounty.org.
- Northwest Iowa Craft Expo -- 9:00 AM
The Northwest Iowa Craft Expo will be held from 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM on Saturday, April 10, at the Sioux Center All Seasons Center. Admission is free. Concessions available
- "Sin, Grace, and Christian Empathy" Lecture -- 11:00 AM
"Sin, Grace, and Christian Empathy" is the topic of Mark McMinn, who will be lecturing at 11:00 AM on Monday, April 11, in the Dordt College BJ Haan Auditorium.
- Cornerstone Prison Church Benefit Banquet -- 6:30 PM
The Cornerstone Prison Church Benefit Banquet will be held on Monday, April 12, at the Rock Valley Trinity Christian Reformed Church. Doors open at 6:00 PM, with serving to start at 6:30 PM. The Valley Male Chorus will provide music, and the keynote speaker will be a former inmate. There is no charge for the meal, but a free will offering will be taken. Please call ahead for your meal tickets to Trinity CRC at 476-5292 before April 9.
- Bob Vander Plaats Get-Togethers
Republican gubernatorial candidate Bob Vander Plaats will make appearances at the following places on Tuesday, April 13:
7:30 AM: Orange City De Koffiehoek & Bistro
Noon: Sibley Pizza Ranch
5:00 PM: Sanborn Pizza Ranch
7:30 PM: Cherokee Godfather’s Pizza
- NISO Spring Concert -- 7:30 PM
The Northwest Iowa Symphony Orchestra Spring Concert will be presented at 7:30 PM on Tuesday, April 13, in the Dordt College B.J. Haan Auditorium. Tickets are available at the door or may be ordered through e-mail at niso@dordt.edu or by calling 722-6230.
- Dordt Student Recital -- 7:30 PM
A student recital will be performed at 7:30 PM on Wednesday, April 14. Performers will be Amanda Stout on piano; Jander Talen on trombone; Susan LeMahieu on clarinet; and Nathan Friend on cello. This student recital and reception following the performance are free and open to the public.
- ATLAS Time of Prayer for the Community -- 7:00 PM
The ATLAS time of prayer for the community will be held from 7:00 – 9:00 PM on Thursday, April 15, at the Sioux Center 1st Reformed Church Chapel. Prayer focus will be Healing. Please come and go as your schedule allows.
- Ireton Christian School Kindergarten Round-up -- 8:30 AM
Ireton Christian School Kindergarten Round-up will be held from 8:30 AM – 1:45 PM on Thursday, April 15. There will be a Parent’s Meeting at 1:00 PM in the all-purpose room.
- “Women of God” Conference
A “Women of God” Conference will be held Friday & Saturday, April 16 & 17, at the Sioux Center New Life Reformed Church. Cost is $30 per person for the entire event. Registration is now open at TheBridgeHousing.org.
- High School Choral Festival -- 7:00 PM
A High School Choral Festival will be held at Dordt College's B.J. Haan Auditorium on Friday, April 16, at 7:00 PM.
- Jessica Mathaes Concert -- 7:30 PM
Award-winning violinist Jessica Mathaes will present a guest recital in Northwestern’s Christ Chapel at 7:30 PM on Friday, April 16. Advance tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for students, although one student will be admitted free with each paying adult. Tickets may be purchased at Northwestern’s music department, the Orange City Arts Council, Orange City banks and the Dove Christian Book Store. Cost at the door is $6 for adults and $4 for students.
- "Angel Food Ministries" Food Boxes -- 10:00 AM
“Angel Food Ministries” food box orders need to be placed by Monday, April 12, by calling the Center for Financial Education at 722 3527. Pickup is scheduled for Saturday, April 17, from 10:00 – 11:30 AM at the Sioux Center First Reformed Church Family Life Center. You can go on-line to AngelFoodMinistries.org for menu options. This service is available to all people, regardless of financial status.
- Ocheyedan Christian School Auction -- 10:00 AM
The Ocheyedan Christian School, which closed this past year, will auction off the complete contents of the school on Saturday, April 17, beginning at 10:00 AM. The school will be open for viewing the items on Friday, April 16, from 5:30 to 7:00 PM.
- Wee Care Baby Fair -- 10:00 AM
The Wee Care Baby Fair will be held from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM on Saturday, April 17, in the Sioux Center Centre Mall. This free event is open to parents, grandparents, and anyone looking for a fun Saturday activity. This event is hosted by the Sioux Center Community Hospital & Health Center.
- “Start! Heart Walk” -- 10:00 AM
A “Start! Heart Walk” will be held on Saturday, April 17, at the Rock Valley Community High School. Registration starts at 10:00 AM, and the walk begins at 10:30 AM. Noon lunch is provided with a donation. Call Ruth Corbin at 722-2837 for details.
- “Women of God” Conference
A “Women of God” Conference will be held Friday & Saturday, April 16 & 17, at the Sioux Center New Life Reformed Church. Cost is $30 per person for the entire event. Registration is now open at TheBridgeHousing.org.
- Matt Campbell "Meet & Greet" Events
Matt Campbell, 5th District Representative Candidate, will hold “Meet & Greet” events at the following places:
7:00 AM – Family Table in Sheldon
9:00 AM – Family Table in Sioux Center
- Northwest Iowa Symphony Youth Orchestra Concert -- 3:00 PM
The Northwest Iowa Symphony Youth Orchestra will present a free concert at 3:00 PM on Saturday, April 17, in the Dordt College B.J. Haan Auditorium.
- Wycliffe Banquet -- 7:00 PM
A Wycliffe Banquet will be held at 7:00 PM on Saturday, April 17, at the Worthington American Reformed Church. Complimentary tickets can be reserved by calling 507-372-2667.
- “Hawk Nelson” in Concert -- 7:30 PM
“Hawk Nelson”, “Group 1 Crew” and “A Road Less Traveled” will be in concert at 7:30 PM on Saturday, April 17, at the Rowenhorst Student Center in Orange City. Tickets are $10 in advance, $15 at the door, and $8 in advance for groups of 10 or more. VIP tickets — including early admission meet-and-greet passes and a T-shirt — are available for $35. Tickets can be purchased at the Dove in Orange City and True Vine in Sioux Center. They are also available by calling 707-7295.
- Couple's Retreat -- 9:00 AM
The Maurice Reformed Church is hosting a Couples' Retreat on Saturday, April 17, from 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Speaker will be Todd Braschler. Cost for the retreat is $35 per couple, with the noon meal included. To register, or for more information, call 567 4665.
- Special Olympics Track and Field Games -- 9:30 AM
The Special Olympics Track and Field Games will be held at the Sioux Center Athletic Field on Saturday, April 17. Opening ceremonies begin at 9:30 AM, and the last race is scheduled for 1:15 PM. Spectators are encouraged to come out to encourage the 413 athletes who will be competing throughout the day.
- Valley Male Chorus Concert -- 8:15 PM
The Valley Male Chorus will present a concert at 8:15 PM on Sunday, April 18, at the Edgerton First 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.
- "Belhar Confession" Discussion -- 7:30 PM
Earl James, coordinator of multiracial initiatives and social justice for the Reformed Church in America, will discuss the Belhar Confession at 7:30 PM on Monday, April 19, in the Northwestern College DeWit Music Hall Choir Room. This Confession has recently been adopted by the Reformed Church of America and is currently being reviewed by the Christian Reformed Church.
- "Break for Lunch" Meeting -- 12:00 PM
“Break for Lunch” will meet at Noon on Tuesday, April 20, in the Backroom Bistro of the Sioux Center Fruited Plain Café. Shari Kastein will speak on “Building Hope One Life at a Time” and Ellen Bergman will speak on “Help in the Midst of Crisis”. Cost is $7.00. Call Joan at 722-2597 to make reservations.
- Le Mars Christian Women’s Club Supper -- 6:30 PM
The Le Mars Christian Women’s Club will hold a Supper at 6:30 PM on Tuesday, April 20, at the Le Mars Presbyterian United Church of Christ. Ruth Stocker will share her journey of grief to recovery. Cost is $8.00. Call Janice at 546-4683 to make reservations.
- Haiti Benefit Banquet -- 6:30 PM
A Haiti Benefit Banquet will be held at 6:30 PM on Tuesday, April 20, at the Sioux Center First Christian Reformed Church. One hundred percent of the profit from the event will be used to fund a summer mission trip and to purchase medical supplies for a medical clinic in Haiti. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased until April 17 at the Dordt College Bookstore, True Vine, Nederlanders, and Something Special. A freewill offering will be taken to help with travel expenses and medical supplies for Haiti.
- Meeting of the Sioux Classis of the Reformed Church in America -- 7:00 PM
A gathering for all women of the East & West Sioux Classis of the Reformed Church in America will be held at 7:00 PM on Tuesday, April 20, at the Sanborn 1st Reformed Church. Speaker will be Carol Luidens, a volunteer missionary in Palestine and Israel.
- Healthy Lifestyle Support Group -- 7:30 PM
A new Christian support group for people who want to achieve a healthier lifestyle will have their first meeting at 7:30 PM on Tuesday, April 20, at the Orange City Living Water Community Church. For questions call Mary at 756-4277.
- Presentation by Kansas City Chiefs Mascot -- 7:30 PM
K.C. Wolf, the official mascot of the Kansas City Chiefs, will make an appearance at 7:30 PM on Tuesday, April 20, in the Dordt College BJ Haan Auditorium. He has been an NFL mascot for 20 years. He will share his testimony of God's love and the joy of having a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
- Senior Biology Research Presentations -- 4:00 PM
The Dordt College biology department is hosting a Senior Research Presentation Night on Wednesday, April 21, in the Science and Technology Building Lecture Hall S108, beginning at 4:00 PM.
- Broasted Pork Chop Supper -- 5:30 PM
The Maurice Town & Country Booster Club is sponsoring an All-You-Can-Eat Broasted Pork Chop Supper on Thursday, April 22. Serving is from 5:30 – 7:30 PM at the Maurice Community Center. The cost of the supper is $10.00. Children 4 years old and under eat free. There will also be a Bake Sale. Proceeds will go for community improvement projects.
- ATLAS Time of Prayer for the Community -- 7:00 PM
The ATLAS time of prayer for the community will be held from 7:00 – 9:00 PM on Thursday, April 22, at the Sioux Center 1st Reformed Church Chapel. Prayer focus will be Churches. Please come and go as your schedule allows.
- "Inside North Korea," National Geographic Documentary -- 7:00 PM
"Inside North Korea," a National Geographic documentary exposé, will be presented at 7:00 PM at Dordt College on Thursday, April 22. The Justice Matters Club is sponsoring this event, which will be held in the Science and Technology Building, lecture hall S101.
- Dordt College Ag Day -- 10:00 AM
Ag Day at Dordt College is Friday, April 23 from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM. Free activities and displays will be offered at Dordt's main parking lot, on the north side of the Campus Center. Ag students will serve hamburgers, pork burgers and hot dogs from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM as a fund-raiser for Ag Club activities in the upcoming year.
- Dordt College Retirement Open House -- 2:30 PM
The Sioux Center community is invited to attend an open house to be held in honor of Drs. Charles and Pamela Adams on Friday, April 23, from 2:30 – 4:00 PM in the De Yager Student Activity Center located in the Dordt College Campus Center.
- Dordt Student Recital -- 7:30 PM
Susan LeMahieu will present a clarinet recital at 7:30 PM in the Dordt College B.J. Haan Auditorium on Friday, April 23. This student recital and reception following the performance are free and open to the public.
- Blackwood Quartet Concert -- 6:30 PM
Jimmy Blackwood and the Blackwood Quartet will be in concert at 6:30 PM on Saturday, April 24, in the Dordt College BJ Haan Auditorium. Tickets are $10 and will be sold at the door only. Proceeds will benefit the Ministry of Hope Haven.
- Sioux County Oratorio Chorus Performance -- 7:30 PM
The Sioux County Oratorio Chorus will perform at 7:30 PM on Saturday, April 24, in the Northwestern College Christ Chapel. Advance tickets are $7 for adults and $3 for students. Tickets purchased at the door will be $9 and $5. Tickets are available in Orange City at Dove or the Northwestern music office and in Sioux Center at True Vine or the Dordt music office.
- E-Cycle Event -- 9:00 AM
An e-cycle event will be held from 9:00 AM – Noon on Saturday, April 24, at the Pella Corporation south loading dock. Electronic items will be recycled in an environmentally safe manner by Midwest Electronic Recovery.
- Archer Reformed Church “Praise Night” -- 6:00 PM
A “Praise Night” will be held at 6:00 PM on Sunday, April 25, at the Archer Reformed Church.
- Greater Sioux County Genealogical Society Meeting -- 7:00 PM
The Greater Sioux County Genealogical Society will meet at 7:00 PM on Monday, April 26, at the Sioux Center Library. The program will be on the Geurink family’s experience while hiding Jews from the Nazi regime during World War II. Visitors are welcome to attend.
- Northwest Iowa Peace Link Salad Supper -- 6:30 PM
The Northwest Iowa Peace Link organization will hold a Salad Supper at 6:30 PM on Tuesday, April 27, in the Primghar Community Center. At 7:30 PM, Danuta Hutchins will share her childhood memories of living under the Nazi occupation of Poland and during the Warsaw Uprising.
- Dordt College Band & Orchestra Concert -- 7:30 PM
The Dordt College Concert Band and Chamber Orchestra will present a concert at 7:30 PM on Tuesday, April 27, at the B.J. Haan Auditorium. Admission is free, with a free-will offering received to benefit music scholarships at Dordt College.
- O'Brien County Diabetes Support Group -- 11:30 AM
The O’Brien County Diabetes Support Group will meet at 11:30 AM on Wednesday, April 28, at the Primghar Community Building. Bring your meter in for a control test and ask questions about blood sugar monitoring. If you would like to participate in Dinner Date at 11:30, phone 757-3645 by 7:00 AM that morning to reserve your meal. Suggested donation for meal is $3.50.
- Dordt College Ag Research Presentations -- 7:00 PM
Agricultural research conducted by Dordt students will be presented to the public on Wednesday, April 28, from 7:00 – 9:15 PM in the Science and Technology Center lecture hall SB-101.
- Barbados Travelogue -- 7:30 PM
KDCR’s Travelogue on Wednesday, April 28, will take us to “Barbados: Island in the Sun”. The Travelogue begins at 7:30 PM in the Dordt College BJ Haan Auditorium. Tickets can be purchased at the door for $4.50 for adults and $3.50 for students. Pre-schoolers are free.
- Dordt College "Idea Fest" -- 3:00 PM
“Idea Fest” will take place at the Dordt College Campus Center from 3:00 – 5:30 PM on Thursday, April 29. Students in a wide variety of majors will present their research. A schedule will be posted at www.dordt.edu/events/ideafest/
- Kenya Video Viewings -- 8:00 PM
Dordt College students who traveled to Nairobi, Kenya, during winter break will screen their videos this Thursday, April 29, at 8:00 PM in the Science Building lecture hall S101. They will share the hardships and challenges in Kenya, as well as the hope and future that various people are trying to spread there.
- Dordt College Campus Community Band and Jazz Band -- 7:30 PM
The Dordt College Campus Community Band and Jazz Band will present a concert at 7:30 PM on Friday, April 30, in the B.J. Haan Auditorium. Admission is free, with a free-will offering received to benefit music scholarships at Dordt College.
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