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Williams Lions Independence Day celebration begins Friday

For the 74th year, members of the Williams Lions Club are organizing two days of events to celebrate the 250th year of America’s Independence. Events kick off at 6 p.m. on Friday with the kids parade, with line-up by the bank. The Iowa Falls State Bank will sponsor a free meal by the ball diamond, and at 7 p.m., kickball games will commence for ages 4-7 and 8-12. On Saturday, the parade kicks off at 10 a.m.. All parade entries check in at the IAS co-op office at the north end of town and must be registered by 9:30 a.m. A full day of activities continues with a concert at the ball ...

Rose Grove Church has special service Sunday

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.

Chasing fireflies, bat counts and glow game program at Briggs Woods Barn

The Hamilton County Conservation office will hold a program at the Briggs Woods barn shelter from 8:30 to 10 p.m. July 8, called “Chasing fireflies, bat counts and glow games.” John Laird will tell 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.

Coffee and Create Thursday at Legacy Learning

The Legacy Learning “Coffee and Create” program will be offered from 9:30 a.m. to noon on Thursdays starting this week. The Legacy Learning Art Studio, which is located at 719 Seneca St., invites the community to stop in and relax and connect with art, conversation and creative energy. “Coffee and Create” will be offered Thursdays only throughout the summer. This venue is a drop-in morning event, supported by donations, and craft materials may be on hand, or attendees can bring their own project. Children are welcome, however if under the age of 12 should be ...

Busy Tuesday schedule at Kendall Young Library

The Kendall Young Library has many activities for various age groups on Tuesdays. The Teen Lounge is open from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. each Tuesday. Teens who are between seventh and 12th grade can spend the morning at the Teen Lounge. Activities include a craft, snack, board games, video games and chromebooks. Wild Things children’s activities keep children busy on Tuesdays in the children’s area. Children between TK through second grade can be a part of Wild Things at the Kendall Young Library each week. From 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., they will explore stories, hands-on ...

American Legion Post 191 open for cards, cribbage, puzzles and other games

Every Monday from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., the American Legion Post 191 is open for friends to gather to play games and enjoy the company of Legion members. The American Legion building is located at 726 Second St. Members and guests are welcome to bring in snacks, but all beverages must be purchased from the Legion. This is a weekly activity and the community is welcome to join with neighbors and friends at the Legion.