Current-Lee listings for Saturday, March 19, 2022

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Sam Lozano’s FMAAA Art Exhibit – Viewings open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday throughout March. The gallery is located at 825 Avenue G.

Our PROMise – Prom assistance for teens in need – Come shop for a Prom dress and accessories. Dresses and accessories are available to those in need with a promise to return items for future use. March 20, 1-4pm; March 21st - 3:30-6pm; March 23, 3:30-6pm; and March 27, 1-4pm. 927 Avenue G (next to Aldi's). Call 319-520-8592 with questions.

Montrose Cemetery Cleanup – All plastic flowers that are in the ground must be picked up by March 21, 2022. After this date, all flowers not picked up will be discarded. In addition, Memorial Day flowers will now have to be picked up no later than two weeks after the holiday.

Lee County Economic Development Group Open House – Tuesday, March 22, 4:30-6:30pm. Help celebrate the opening of LCEDG's new offices at 2495 280th Street, Montrose. Drinks and hors d'oeuvres will be served.

City of Donnellson Tornado Warning Siren Test – The city of Donnellson will be conducting a test of the tornado warning system on March 23 at 10am.

Art Workshop – March 25, 2022 6pm-8pm, Ft. Madison Public Library (1920 Ave E). Art honors and reflects multiple aspects of a person’s identity and personal experiences. No matter what our background, we all have the power to create. Please Join RVAP for trauma-informed art sessions. Anyone who has experienced trauma is welcome. RSVP: carmalitta-baum@uiowa.edu or 319-541-0963 (Not Required but appreciated). Sponsored by North Lee Community Foundation.

Sheaffer Golf Course Feather Party – March 26th. Meat bundle raffles start at 2pm. $2.50 beers. www.SheafferGolf.com.

Back to the 90s Trivia Night – March 26th at the Fort Madison Eagles Club. Doors open at 6pm. Trivia starts at 7pm. $150/table of 8. Walk-ins will be placed on a team and are $20. Presented by Fort Madison Bloodhound Booster Club. Trivia! Raffle! Auction! Brings Snacks! Dress Up! Have Fun! Contact Kelly Knustrom at the high school with any questions.

Elvis Tribute Artist Junior Talley – March 26th, 7pm, Moose Lodge 671, 624 Avenue G, Fort Madison. Serving salisbury steak dinner, 5-7pm. Tickets are $20.

Teens Training Teens – Psychological First Aid (PFA) – March 29th and 31st 6:00 to 7:30. Learn skills for Psychological First Aid (PFA) a 3-hour online course designed to help high school students gain skills to manage distress and cope with post-disaster stress and adversity. This will help teens who want to learn new skills for dealing with crisis and support others in the aftermath of a disaster or traumatic event. PFA is offered by Iowa high school students across Iowa who will train others in becoming ready to deal with crisis and trauma response. Please send response to Karen Hyatt at khyatt@dhs.state.ia.us and training link will be sent.

Rebuild Nepal Education Foundation Adult Prom – An adult prom is being planned at the Kingsley Inn in Fort Madison on April 1 with drinks and refreshments provided by River Rocks. Funds raised will go to help Central Lee students Sydney Jones and Paisley Grafton provide scholarships for Nepalese children.

West Point Fire & Rescue Pork Loin Dinner – Saturday, April 2, 2022, 4:30-7pm. To Go Only, No Dine In. Watch for Signs. Menu includes Pork Loin, Cheesy Potatoes, & Green Beans. No need to get out, as you pull up to the West Point Fire Station, the firefighters will place your meals in your vehicle! Free Will Donation. Proceeds go towards purchasing life saving equipment.

Gardening with Children Child Care Provider Training – Thursday, April 7, 6:308:30pm, Learning Center 1100 N. Main St., Donnellson, IA 52625. Can digging in the dirt be good for children? Yes, when it encourages children to taste new vegetables that they’ve helped to grow. Gardening with children promotes a healthy lifestyle, early learning experiences, social development, and environmental stewardship. You’ll engage in experiential-learning gardening activities through crafts, literacy, container gardening, and taste testing. Intended audience: Child care providers Format: One 2-hour class Certification: Approved by Iowa Department of Human Services (DHS) for Child Care Professional Development Credit and Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) Contact Info: Whitney Weisinger weisinge@iastate.edu (319) 835-5116 Primary Instructor: Sara Sprouse sprouse@iastate.edu (319) 293-3039.

Fort Madison 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament –  Saturday April 9, 2022, Fort Madison Middle School. Boys and Girls K - 12 & Open Men divisions. $80/team. 3 game guarantee. Contact: TJ Sargent 319-795-3787 or Tony Sargent 319-520-5340. Sign-up deadline is April 1st. 

Dueling Pianos with Impromptune – April 9, McAleer Hall. Cocktails and dinner at 5:15pm, music begins at 6:15pm. $45 in advance, $50 at the door. Presented by Potowonok Circle of King's Daughters. Contact a member for tickets. Venmo @FMPotowonok.

Hoppy Easter at Appleberry Orchards – Sunday, April 10, 10am-4pm. Bring the family to pet & get pictures taken with baby bunnies, chicks, goats, lambs, & Jasper the wallaby. Store, bakery, and partial play area will be open. Tickets $10 in advance, $15 at the farm. Includes picnic lunch.

Montrose Health Center Community Easter Egg Hunt – Saturday, April 16, 10:30am, Montrose Health Center, 400 S. 7th St., Montrose. Bring your Easter Baskets for the Easter Hunt! Be sure to stop by the Bake Sale to support the resident activity fund! www.MontroseHealthCenter.com.

Adult Easter Egg Hunt – Saturday, April 23, 7pm, at Appleberry Orchards. 21 or older event. Must purchase $30 ticket in advance. Feel like a kid again at Appleberry Orchards near Donnellson. Hunt for "adult" eggs and enjoy cash bar, games, entertainment, and prizes.

Fort Madison Paint-A-Thon – Teams are need for this year's event, held April 25-29. Contact Fort Madison Partners today to sign up. 319-372-5471 or email tgobble@fortmadison.com.

Donnellson City-Wide Cleanup – May 4th. Place items curbside by 7am, contact city hall for details.

United Way of the Great River Region Golf Outing – This year’s event is set for Friday, May 6 with a noon shotgun start. Contact the UWGRR at 319-524-5404 or director@unitedwaygrr.org for more information.

Glo-Crazy for Education 5k timed fun run/walk – The race starts at 8:30 p.m. on May 7, 2022. Early registration ends April 23rd, which includes a t-shirt. You can pick up your packet the day of the run at 6:30 p.m. Day-of registration begins at 6 p.m. and is $30 per person. Stick around for food & drink at the Baxter Sports Complex concession stand after the run! Register here. Proceeds benefit Elliott Test Kitchen.

Burlington City Council Meeting – Held the first and third Monday of every month at the Council Chambers starting at 5:30 p.m. except holidays when the meeting will be moved to the following Tuesday.

Central Lee Community School District Meeting – Held the second Tuesday of every month at the Educational Services Center starting at 6:00 p.m.

Donnellson City Council Meeting – Held the first Monday of every month at Donnellson City Hall starting at 7:00 p.m.

Fort Madison City Council Meeting – Held the first and third Tuesday of every month at Fort Madison City Hall starting at 5:30 p.m.

Fort Madison Community School District Meeting – Held the first and third Mondays of every month at the District Office starting at 6:00 p.m.

Fort Madison Public Library Meeting – Held the third Thursday of every month at the Sheaffer Meeting Room starting at 5:30 p.m.

Keokuk City Council Meeting – Held the first and third Thursday of every month at Keokuk City Hall starting at 6:30 p.m.

Keokuk Park & Rec Board meeting – Held the first Thursday of every month at Keokuk City Hall starting at 6:00 p.m.

Lee County Board of Supervisors Meeting – Held first through fourth Mondays each week at Lee County Board of Supervisors’ Fort Madison office starting at 10:00 a.m.

Mt. Pleasant City Council Meeting – Regular meetings are held every second and fourth Wednesday (except on holidays) at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers located in City Hall at 307 East Monroe Street. Special meetings are subject to posting. For meeting locations, to receive a copy of the City Council agenda, or for more information prior to a meeting, please contact the City Clerk at 319.385.1470.

West Burlington City Council Meeting – Held the first and third Wednesday of every month at West Burlington City Hall beginning at 6:00 p.m.

West Point City Council Meeting – Held the second Monday of every month at West Point Public Library starting at 6:30 p.m.

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