Events And Activities

The last Cribbage game for the season will be this Thursday from 9-10 a.m. at the skate center  For those seniors who would like to participate in Chair Yoga you can come to the skate center from 8-9 a.m.

The Shellsburg Area Community Group (SACG) is having its annual fundraiser on Saturday, June 25th, at Wildcat Golf Course. This group, founded in 2011, has now invested over $90,000 in community projects and services. This has included park enhancements, trail projects, sponsoring family events such as the Easter Egg hunt and Family Fun Nights, planting trees and flowers in the community and several projects that benefited the school.

The Shellsburg American Legion Saturday morning breakfast is held each Saturday. The hours are 8 - 10 am. We ask people to socially distance at the tables (families of course can sit together) and wear masks if you choose.The Shellsburg American Legion holds a breakfast every Saturday 8:00 to 10:00 a.m Cost Freewill Donation.Weekly Menu1st Sat: Sausage Gravy & Biscuits 2nd Sat: Sausage Gravy & Biscuits 3rd Sat: Omelets to order (ham, cheese, peppers, onions, mushrooms)4th Sat: Waffles5th Sat: Pancakes, Link Sausage, Scrambled EggsProceeds to go to Shellsburg Legion Activities and ImprovementNever forget that at every minute of every day, there are members of our Armed Forces in harm's way and we need to pray for their safety and return home soonWe appreciate the past support for all the community does for the American Legion.

URBANA ALUMNI BANQUETSaturday, June 4th, 20225:00 PM  -  9:00 PMCatered by Halane Cummings$15.00 per personDon Bosco Hall, 402 Ash Avenue, Urbana, IowaFor reservations contact Susie Sovers  319-366-1250.

 In 2021, nearly 1.9 million people in the United States got a new cancer diagnosis.  That’s 1.9 million reasons why your local Relay For Life participation this year truly matters.  The Relay For Life movement is one of the world’s largest fundraising events to help save lives from cancer and when you join, you are helping fund the future.

The Brandon United Methodist Men will be preparing a Chicken BBQ meal on Saturday, June 11, 2022. The meal will be served from 4:00 pm-7:00 pm at the Brandon United Methodist Church located at 507 Main St., Brandon.The meal will include: Chicken Hindquarters, Potato Salad, Baked Beans, Roll, Dessert. The cost is per adult and child 5 and older is $10.

The AMERICAN LEGION RIDERS - POST 166 will be hosting Freedom Ride 2022 a Ride to End Human Trafficking in support of Chains Interrupted. The event takes place on Saturday, June 25. Get out your favorite wheels and ride with us! Motorcycles, cars, trucks, jeeps, classics, everyone is welcome! And yes! The one and only Billy Heller has agreed to join us at Wild Hogs for the "Whew! We Made It" Party!!!Ride stops are still being determined.

Are you ready to "read beyond the beaten path" this summer?Are you ready for fun prizes this summer?The Summer Reading Program runs from May 31-August 12 and all ages are encouraged to register! Come to the library starting May 23 to register and pick up your tracking sheet. Special Summer ProgramsTuesday, June 14 at 6pm: Benton Co.

Sponsored by The American Legion Riders, Chapter 166 Shellsburg, IowaWe firmly believe there should be no veteran left behind and are committed to supporting American Veterans and their families. Making this dream a reality is a daunting task, but it is also one that is near to our hearts, as many of our members and family members are Veterans. We are comprised of motorcycle enthusiasts, who are also proud members of The American Legion, The American Legion Auxiliary, and The Sons of The American Legion.

Click to print this articleVinton's Class of 1960 will hold their 60th Class Reunion, on Saturday, September 17th at noon at the Pizza Ranch in Vinton.It is being celebrated two years late because of the COVID pandemic.If members of the class have any questions on this event, please contact me at your convenience. Thanks a lot!Roger Rinderknechtrogerrin@msn.