Community Calendar

Blairstown – Benton County Veterans Affairs Commission is hosting a Veterans Appreciation Dinner and Educational Seminar Nov. 4, 2017, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Blairstown Legion Hall. The dinner is open to all veterans and their immediate families. It is a complimentary dinner where veterans can gather to reminisce about their times in the service and also learn about veterans benefits that may have been currently missed.

Belle Plaine – St. Michael’s annual fall dinner. 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Turkey, ham, dressing, real potatoes and gravy, corn, sauerkraut, salads, pies, cakes, kolaches and more. Raffle prizes. Country store. Bingo. Local delivery orders, call (319) 444-3106. Pickup carryouts available 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

St. Andrews Soup Supper from 5 to 7 p.m. at Fellowship Hall

Veterans Day Program at high school at 9:30 a.m. Soup luncheon at community center to follow

The Atkins Family Medical Clinic will host a fund-raising event called “Holidays & Health Fair,” 4 to 8 p.m., after clinic hours, as part of the Virginia Gay Hospital Health Care Foundation Tree of Lights Annual Campaign with all vendor registration fees going to the VGH Atkins Family Clinic Tree of Lights. Money raised will be used for the purchase of needed equipment for the VGH Atkins Family Medical Clinic.

When you buy locally in Urbana, IA, directly from Urbana area markets and farms, you help support your local Urbana economy. In return, you will get the freshest, best-tasting food available and help reduce the production of greenhouse gasses.

Visit the Urbana Farmer’s Markets at the Urbana Community Center on the second Saturday of every month!

Veterans Day program and dedication of memorial. 11 a.m.

Celebrate America Recycles Day! During this family-friendly program we will make several recycled crafts, including colorful recycled paper that you can turn into a card or gift tag!