Kading Properties will host the February Third Thursday Coffee. The Webster City Area Chamber of Commerce invites the community and business members to the February Third Thursday Coffee event, on Thursday. This will be held from 8 to 9:30 a.m. at City Hall, located at 400 Second St. This month’s event will serve as both an open house and a networking opportunity for our community members and business owners.
Registration for the rain barrel workshop on Feb. 26 is needed in addition to a $45 charge per rain barrel. To register online, go to mycountyparks.com. For more information contact John Laird at 515-297-0423.
The All Cultures Equal — ACE Center located at 637 Second S. will be starting the spring session for free English and Spanish classes. The classes start at 6:30 p.m. and last until 8 p.m. Beginners will meet on Tuesday evenings. Advanced beginners will meet on Monday evenings. Classes continue for 12 weeks, with the last day scheduled for May 5. All materials for class are provided, but bring paper for taking notes. These free classes are sponsored by a grant sponsored by People’s Credit Union.
The Hamilton County Fair Board will host “Sundaes on Sunday” on Sunday. The lunch event will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Fairgrounds Show Arena. The fairgrounds are located at 1200 Bluff St. in Webster City. The meal can be a dine-in or drive-thru meal. The “sundae” is Iowa beef, mashed potatoes & gravy, cheese and a cherry on top. It will be served with a cookie and water for $12. All proceeds benefit the Hamilton County Fairgrounds.
The next Webster City Community Blood Drive is scheduled for from 12:30 to 5:30 p.m. on Feb. 19. This will be held at the Van Diest Medical Center Clinic Board Room, 2350 Hospital Drive. Walk-ins are welcome, appointments are encouraged by calling 800-287-4903. Donate blood and receive a Scooters cookie and a 20% coupon at the Hospital Gift Shop.
Presidents Day will be observed on Monday throughout the country. The post office, banks and federal, state and local offices will be closed. The Daily Freeman Journal will not be printed, nor will there be an online edition. The newspaper will resume printing and delivery on Tuesday.