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Wilson Brewer Park Foundation meeting moved to Sampson Room- Fuller Hall tonight

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The monthly meeting of the Wilson Brewer Park & Depot Foundation will be held at the Sampson Room of Fuller Hall starting at 6:30 p.m. tonight. The agenda includes the new appointment of board members, election of officers, and updates on projects. Discussion on creating a county-wide historical organization is also on the agenda. Reports to city, county and grantees are also to be discussed. Volunteers and community members are invited to attend the meetings.

Coffee and Create this week at Legacy Learning

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From Tuesday through Friday each week, the Legacy Learning Art Studio offers Coffee and Create from 9:30 a.m. to noon. Located at 713 Seneca St. in Webster City, this event offers a chance to become creative, make new friends and enjoy a good cup of coffee to start the day. All arts and crafts materials are supplied, cost is a freewill donation. For more information, contact Legacy Learning at 515-835-1264 or check out their website at www.legacylearningbrv.org.

Kendall Young Library offers Fiber Arts Gathering on fourth Thursdays

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The Kendall Young Library is starting a new craft group to meet at the library monthly. This will be a Fiber Arts hangout at the library. The library is located at 1201 Willson Ave. The project time is from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Thursday. Whether you are a knitter, crochet, embroider, hand-stitch or enjoy other fiber crafts, this is a low key hangout on the fourth Thursday of each month. Those gathering will be meeting in the Genealogy room at the east end of the building. Bring a project you are working on or a desire to try something new. Some basic materials are available ...

Kendall Young Library hosts puzzle competition Saturday

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The Kendall Young Library is hosting a speed competition for putting together adult jigsaw puzzles on Saturday. The library is located at 1201 Willson Ave. The event begins at 10:30 a.m., and should be completed by 1:30 p.m. Teams of four can register by calling the library at 515-832-9100. Teams are made up of four adults or teens over the age of 14. Registration is important as the space is limited. All teams will be able to keep their puzzle and the winning team will get a prize. Puzzles for competition are 500 pieces and all the puzzles in the speed competition are ...

Legacy Learning Sip & Paint is this Thursday

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The winter sip and paint will be this Thursday from 6:15 to 8:15 p.m. at the Legacy Learning-Boone River Valley located at 719 Seneca St, in Webster City. This sip and paint will create a winter scene, perfect for beginners and seasoned painters alike. Bring your favorite drink, and capture the beauty of winter on a project. All supplies are provided, for a fee of $40 per person. Step by step instruction is also provided. Spots are limited, so be sure to reserve a spot by contacting Legacy Learning at 515-835-1264.

Workshop next week on ‘The Benefits of Eating 30 Different Plants in a Week’

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Registered Dietitian Kristi Zwiefel of Van Diest Medical Center will present a free Empower Half Hour workshop on Jan. 28. This will be held at noon in the Clinic Board Room at 2350 Hospital Drive. Zwiefel will challenge participants to eat 30 different plants in a week. She will share how the challenge can benefit gut health by boosting the immune system, reducing inflammation, increasing fiber, and lowering your cancer risk. The workshop is open to all ages and will be hosted in-person and via Facebook Live on the hospital’s Facebook page. In-person registration is ...