On July 24, Don Royster will be celebrating his 90th birthday. The family is celebrating on Saturday, July 25 at the Duncombe Community Center. Friends are invited to celebrate with the family from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. with a light lunch. The center is located at 510 Folger St. in Duncombe. The family requests no gifts; the gift of your presence is gift enough.
The Hamilton County Conservation office will hold a program at the Briggs Woods barn shelter from 8:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. called Chasing Fireflies, Bat Counts and Glow games. To register for the program, go to www.mycountyparks.com For more information, contact John Laird at 515-832-9570 or 297-0423, or email him at jlaird@hamiltoncounty.org
The Hamilton County Conservation office will hold a program at the Briggs Woods barn shelter from 8:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. called Chasing Fireflies, Bat Counts and Glow games. Led by John Laird, participants will learn about firefly habitats and the best techniques to catch and release them responsibly. They will also count the bats coming out of the bat houses at the shelter. The evening will end with glow games, with glow frisbees, glow golf and glow darts. Bring a flashlight and plan to enjoy the evening magic. To register for the program, go to www.mycountyparks.com For more ...
There will be a service at the Rose Grove Church during the weekend of the Fourth of July. The service will start at 10 a.m. on Sunday. The church is located at 2505 Ubben Ave., Williams. The Friends of Rose Grove Church invite all in the community to come out and enjoy the fellowship and music.
Webster City Community Blood Drive is scheduled from 12:30 to 5:30 p.m. Thursday at the VanDiest Medical Center Clinic Board room, 2350 Hospital Drive. To donate call 800-287-4903. Appointments are appreciated, walk ins are welcomed. Donate blood and receive a Scooters cookie and a 20% coupon off an item in the Hospital gift shop. Be a hero close to home.
The monthly meeting of the Chamber of Commerce Retail Committee, normally held on the first Tuesday of the month has been canceled for next week. The meeting has been rescheduled for 9 a.m. on July 21.