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May 2008

1 Annual City-Wide "Spring Garage Sales" by area residents; Runs from 1:00 to 7:00 pm in and around Whittemore; For more information contact Sharon Wehrspan (515) 884-2417 or Cindy Simonson (515) 884-2648; Whittemore
1 Pork Pattie Supper; In conjunction with "Spring Garage Sales"; Serving time 4:30 to 7:00 pm on the north lawn of the Public Library; Sponsored by Friends of the Library; For more information contact Sandy Long, Director, Whittemore Public Library (515) 884-2680; Whittemore
2 Day #2 of the Annual City-Wide "Spring Garage Sales" by area residents; 8:30 am to 6:00 pm; For more information contact Sharon Wehrspan (515) 884-2417 or Cindy Simonson (515) 884-2468; Whittemore
3 Day #3 of the Annual City-Wide "Spring Garage Sales" by area residents; 8:30 am to 12:00 Noon; For more information contact Sharon Wehrspan (515) 884-2417 or Cindy Simonson (515) 884-2468; Whittemore
4 Whittemore Fire Department & Ambulance Service Annual Pancake & Sausage Breakfast; Serving from 8:00 to 12:00 Noon in the truck bay of the fire Station; For more information please contact Ron Meyer, Chief, or Whittemore City Hall at (515) 884-2265; Whittemore
5 Community Garage Sales; Garage sales held in Bancroft; For more information contact Vickie Rahe (515) 885-2382; Bancroft
5 Memorial Day Ceremonies; Baseball & softball practices begin; Memorial ceremonies near the Avenue of Flags in morning; For more information contact Vickie Rahe (515) 885-2382; Bancroft
9-10 Bancroft City-Wide Garage Sales. For more information, contact Barb Lallier (515) 885-0059; Bancroft
16-17 Community Garage Sales; For more information contact Marla Wingert at (515) 679-4292; Wesley
17 Sectional Pitch, Hit & Run Competition; This is for the All-Around Champion, Pitching Champion, Hitting Champion, & Running Champion in each age group from each Local Competition; 9:30 am start at the Whittemore Ball Diamond (Corner of Washington & 3rd Street); For more information contact Brian Thul at (515) 884-0022; Whittemore
19 Compassionate Friends Meeting; This is a support group meeting for individuals who have lost a child; These meetings are held on the third Monday of each month from 7:30 - 9:00 pm at the Algona Library; Algona
26 Memorial Day Ceremonies; Memorial ceremonies near the Avenue of the Flags by Bancroft Memorial Ballpark in the morning; For more information contact Jim Bradley at (515) 924-3629; Bancroft
26 VFW Memorial Day Service; 10:00 am service with speaker at the Burt Activity Complex followed by a retreat to the Burt Township Cemetery; A noon luncheon is served back at the Burt Activity Complex by the Burt Methodist Church; For more information contact Roger Lavrenz at (515) 924-3439; Burt
26 American Legion Memorial Day Service; South Park at 9:00 am Memorial Service by Andrews Post #428; For more information contact Mick Cruise at (515) 679-4408; Wesley
26 American Legion Chicken BBQ Supper; 1/2 BBQ Chicken Supper at Community Center serving starts at 5:00 pm and will go until all 300 halves are gone; For more information contact Mick Cruise at (515) 679-4408; Wesley
26 Seely-Walsh Post #425 of the American Legion Memorial Day Parade and Program; Parade begins at the Legion Hall at 9:45 am with the Program immediately following at the Whittemore Community Center; For more information contact Stu Simonson at (515) 884-2293; Whittemore
26 Day 1 of the annual "Whittemore Fun Days"; Carnival rides, Pie & Ice Cream Social, and serving of the world-famous "Legion Burgers"; Fun begins at 3:00 pm (Sorry, no outside vendors allowed!); For more information contact Daniel Elbert at (515) 884-2253; Whittemore
26 American Legion Memorial Day Service, Post #652; Lakota Eagle Center at 10:00 am; Lunch will be served following the service by the Legion Auxiliary Ladies, and also services at the cemetery for laying of the wreaths; For more information contact Wallace Christ at (515) 886-2503; Lakota
26 Swimming Pool & Legion Auxiliary Noon-Time Fundraiser. Serving rib eye steak sandwiches and more! Broad Street in Beautiful Downtown Whittemore. For more information, contact Laurie Dahlhauser at (515) 884-2364 after 5:00 pm; Whittemore
26 West Bend Legion Memorial Day Breakfast; (Chris's Cakes). West Bend Community Center, serving 8:00 AM - 12:00 Noon; Contact Eugene Wagner (515) 887-3565; West Bend
27 Day 2 of the annual "Whittemore Fun Days Carnival rides, Pie & Ice Cream Social, and serving of the world-famous "Legion Burgers"; Fun begins at 5:00 pm (Sorry, no outside vendors allowed!) Sanctioned "Pedal Pull Contest" registration begins at 6:00 pm; For more information contact Daniel Elbert at (515) 884-2253; Whittemore
29 Summer "Little League" Program Begins; Today and throughout the month of June, area youngsters play their hearts out at the local ball diamond, "Noah's Park"; Games are held each week on Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday (weather permitting); First game each evening begins at 6:00 pm; A great concession stand is available each game! For more information contact Linda K. Farrell (515) 884-2265; Whittemore
29 Thursday Family Fun Nights; Carnegie Library Lawn from 5:30 - 7:30 pm; Algona

 

 


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