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July 2009

  Bancroft Public Library Summer Reading Program. Takes place during June and July at the Bancroft Public Library; Bancroft
  Compassionate Friends Meeting; No regular sharing meeting in July, but as always, telephone friends may be called at anytime; Telephone Friends: Kay Elbert (515) 884-2249 or Cary Lane (515) 295-2764 or Joanne Hackbarth (712) 336-4730; Next Sharing Time: Monday, August 18, 2009 at 7:30 pm at the Algona Public Library; Algona
3-4 Street Dance. Street dance sponsored by Mainstreet Pub & Grill in conjunction with 4th of July celebration. Location: near Pub & Grill; Bancroft
3-5 ABATE Freedom Rally; Algona
3-5 West Bend July 4th Celebration; July 3 - BBQ, Pedal tractor pull, Street dance; July 4 - Parade, food stands, carnival games, entertainment, auction, fireworks; July 5 - Belgian waffle breakfast; Contact: Nate Newhouse (515) 887-2181; West Bend
4 Fireworks; Algona
4 Bancroft 4th of July Celebration. Parade at 10:00 am; America Legion Barbeque at 11:00 a.m.; men's softball tournament; children's games & activities; swimming; watermelon feed; evening fireworks; street dance July 3 & 4; Bancroft
4 American Legion Chicken Barbeque. Chicken barbeque held in conjunction with Bancroft's 4th of July celebration. Location: City Park next to swimming pool; Bancroft
4 Eighth Annual "ABATE Poker Fun Run"; Local and out-of-state motorcycle enthusiasts are invited to participate; Register at "Pitcher's" in beautiful downtown Whittemore from 10:00 - 11:30 am; Cash prizes awarded to first, second, and third places with "Best Poker Hands"; For more information contact Nancy Simonson (515) 884-2218; Whittemore
4 48th Annual 4th of July Celebration. Full day of activities: 8:00 am--Men's SB Tourney (must pre-register); 9:00 am--Volleyball; 3:00 pm--Kids games; 4:00 pm--Inflatables, food stands & Chicken BBQ. Fireworks at dusk; beer garden; Wesley
9 Seventh Annual "Whittemore Garden Tour"; Local gardeners proudly display and invite visitors to tour their flower beds and vegetable gardens; They are also available to answer any questions about the plants, flowers, etc; Tour time is 5:00 to 7:00 pm; Maps and refreshments available at Time Square; For more information contact Linda K. Farrell (515) 884-2265; Whittemore
9-12 Founders Day; Annual Community Celebration; Free entertainment; trolley tours; inflatable games; outdoor craft fair; free street dance; (www.algona.org); For more information, contact Algona Area Chamber of Commerce at (515) 295-7201; Algona
10-12 Bully Bullhead Weekend. Three day community celebration in Ruthven. Includes fishing contest, fun runs, parade, tractor ride, ATV rodeo, horse team sorting contest, kids carnival, fireman's dance, citizens of the year and numerous other activities; Ruthven.
11 Burt Annual Summer Celebration; City-wide garage sales, 11:00 am parade, noon BBQ, afternoon entertainment, children's carnival, sand volleyball tournament, 13th annual toilet & tank top toss, community church service, street dance, and fireworks; Burt
18 Indian Day; Parade, noon meal, kid games; Titonka
23 Thursday Family Fun Nights; Free concert in the park (www.algona.org); Food; Family fun; Kids games; For more information contact Vicki Mallory (515) 295-7201; Algona
25 Ice Cream Social; Homemade pie, ice cream & beverages. Proceeds for Titonka Care Center projects; Titonka
25-26 Fenton Sweet Corn Days; Saturday Morning - City wide garage sales, Afternoon kickball tournament, Evening - kiddie parade, outdoor food, beer garden, antique fire truck rides, street dance. Sunday - Community worship service followed by Annual Sweet Corn Dinner - serving grilled sweet corn, Iowa pork chops & pork patties with chips, cookie, lemonade and coffee followed by kid games; For more information contact Sue Potratz, Fenton City Clerk (515) 889-2887; Fenton

 

 


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