This to do around Dallas County this weekend include a coat drive, craft and bake sale
Holiday Open House
8 a.m. - 3 p.m. Nov. 4-5 at Adel HealthMart.
Join Adel HealthMart for its annual Holiday Open House. Kick off the holiday season as you start to think about decorating and gifts. Stop in for special sales and warm up at the hot cocoa bar. The open house will feature free refreshments from Pink Wing Baker, Black Water Baker and The Rooted Bean, giveaways, door prizes and special sales.
Crossroads Church Care Closet
Nov. 4-5 at Crossroads Church, 2810 First St., Perry.
The Crossroads Church Care Closet will hold a grand opening on Nov. 4-5. The Care Closet will be open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the first weekend of every other month. Everything is free, including clothing for men, women, boys and girls, kitchenware, small appliances and more. Donations will also be accepted from 8 a.m. to noon on Tuesdays and on days the Care Closet is open. For more information, call 515-465-5478.
Harvest Dinner
5-7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 4 at Faith Lutheran Church and Preschool, 602 S 14th St., Adel.
Faith Lutheran Church and Preschool invites the community to its annual Harvest Dinner from 5-7 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 4. A home-cooked Thanksgiving meal will be served and carryout will also be available. Tickets are $12 for adults and $5 for kids 3-10.
Voas Volunteer Day
9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5 at Voas Nature Area, Minburn.
Have you ever asked yourself if there was a good way you could help wildlife? Not just temporarily picking up trash but something that had a long-lasting impact? For the last five summers, Dallas County Conservation Board has had 14 volunteers 10-14 years of age to help clear an oak-savanna area. We invite you to continue to clear the understory at this site. Summer is hot with mosquitos and poison ivy, but fall is crisp with no bugs or foliage. We will use hand saws and loppers to clear honeysuckle, multiflora rose, and small trees. Help us liberate these smothered “wolf” oaks. You’ll be home before the kickoff of your favorite team! Registration is required through Eventbrite.
Craft and Bake Sale, Soup Luncheon
Nov. 5-6 at Panther Creek Church of the Brethren, 24529 J. Ave. Adel.
Panther Creek Church of the Brethren will host a craft and bake sale from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 5. The craft and bake sale with a soup luncheon will be held from 11:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 6. A free-will donation will be taken. The church is located 10 miles south of Perry.
Cocoa Coat Drive & Grinch's Workshop
3-5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5 at Harvey's Greenhouse, Adel.
Cub Scouts Pack #152 is excited to host and expand their 2nd Cocoa Coat Drive with the Grinch's Workshop on Saturday, Nov. 5. As you prepare for colder weather, bring your new or gently used winter coats, hats, gloves, snowpants, boots, etc. to donate to the 2nd Cocoa Coat Drive. The Scouts will deliver all the donated winter gear to each ADM school building to ensure all kids are kept warm this year. Cub Scouts Pack #152 is expanding this event with the Grinch's Workshop. The workshop will feature local vendors who will be their with some of their product and ready to take your order of their custom made specialties to receive just in time for Christmas. All these vendors will also have a craft for the kids to make gifts for their loved ones. And the Scouts will have a wrapping station to wrap up all the love the kids pour into each gift.
Woodward Social Center Luncheon
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 7 at Woodward Social Center.
The Woodward Social Center will host a luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 7. The menu will include mostacciola pasta, garlic bread, lettuce salad and dessert. A free-will donation will be taken. For delivery, call 515-240-7476. Thank you for supporting the Woodward Social Center.
Heartland Church of Christ Free Community Supper
5:30-6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 9 at Heartland Church of Christ, 14417 J Ave, Perry.
All are welcome to join us at Heartland Church of Christ for supper on the second Wednesday of every month - no charge. Take a night off cooking and let us serve you!
Veterans Day Breakfast
7:30 a.m. Friday, Nov. 11 at Dallas Center-Grimes Middle School.
The Dallas Center-Grimes Middle School is honored to host its annual Veterans Dal breakfast and celebration on Friday, Nov. 11. Breakfast will begin at 7:30 a.m. following a brief presentation. RSPV by Nov. 9 to Kimberly Matteson at 515-992-4343 or kim.matteson@dcgschools.com.
Veterans Day Supper
5-7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 11 at Minburn American Legion, 319 Baker St.
The Minburn American Legion Auxiliary invites community members to a Veterans Day Supper from 5-7 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 11 at the Legion building. Dine in, carryout or drive-through options will be available for the meal of pork loin, scalloped potatoes, green beans and apple crisp. This is free to all veterans.
Art on the Prairie Festival
Nov. 12-13 around Perry.
Art on the Prairie, an arts festival which showcases Iowa artists, musicians, and writers, returns for the 12th year on Nov. 12-13. This year's event will take place in eight historic downtown Perry buildings from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 12 and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 13. The juried arts festival will feature 55 visual artists from across Iowa, displaying a variety of works including ceramics, painting, jewelry, photography, fiber and textiles, printmaking, glass, wood, and mixed media. The musical talents of 30 Iowa musicians will fill the historic venues with live acoustic, unplugged music for the two-day festival. Additionally, local artist displays and youth activities will again take place at the Perry Public Library, along with storytimes and performances in the Community Room. Find more details at www.artontheprairie.org.
Poetry on the Prairie
Nov. 12-13 at Studio on Second, Perry.
The written and spoken word have been a part of Art on the Prairie for years, but this year Poetry on the Prairie will be featured in its own venue with a full schedule of activities throughout the weekend, including a poetry slam, poetry readings, open mic opportunities for poetry lovers and workshops for aspiring poets. Poetry on the Prairie will feature 30 Iowa Poets, including Deb Marquart, Iowa State Poet Laureate. The festival weekend will kick-off with a Poetry Slam starting at 7 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 11 at Gamble Block Brewery, 1203 2nd St., emceed by Iowa Poetry Association Co-Chairs Kelsey Bigelow and Laura Johnson. Advance registration is suggested. For those who would like to participate, send an email to ipa@iowapoetry.com with "Slam Entry" in the subject line by Friday, Nov. 4. A complete list of the Poetry on the Prairie activities can be found at www.iowapoetry.com along with artist bios and registration links.
Veterans Day Coffee
9:30-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 12 at Woodward Legion Post, southside of Woodward by the golf course.
The Woodward American Legion Auxiliary invites all area veterans and their families to a free coffee time from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 12. Meet fellow veterans in the area and their families while enjoying coffee/juice and continental breakfast items.
Dexter Fire and Rescue Annual Pancake Supper
5-7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12 at Dexter Fire Station.
The annual Dexter Fire and Rescue Annual Pancake Supper will be held from 5-7 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 12. The menu will include pancakes and scrambled eggs fresh off of the griddle, homemade pork sausage patties, coffee, milk, OJ. A free-will donation will be taken A silent auction will also be available and the bidding will close at 7 p.m.
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