Up and Out: Get hooked on free fishing, enjoy homemade ice cream, join a Memorial Day service
Today
American Legion Auxiliary will place pennies on veterans' headstones at 10 a.m. at National Cemetery in Keokuk. Anyone interested in helping them should meet at the entrance gate of the old section of the cemetery.
Homemade Ice Cream Social is 3-6 p.m. at the Wever Odd Fellows Lodge, 1696 U.S. 61, also serving maidrites, ham salad, hot dogs, pies, cakes and drinks.
McNamara’s Band will play at 3 p.m. at the Rand Park Pavilion, 1401 Stripe St., Keokuk. To learn more, visit randparkpavilion.com.
Monday
Burlington Area Veterans Council Memorial Day ceremony is 10:30 a.m. at Burlington Memorial Auditorium. Coffee will be served before the service, and after the service with donuts.
Moose Lodge 579, 2529 Mount Pleasant St., Memorial Day Picnic will serve chicken fish, potato salad, baked beans, and spring salad. Serving starts at 11:45 a.m., Cake walk is 1 p.m., bingo starts at 2 p.m. There will be raffles.
Nauvoo, Illinois, special Memorial Day picnic with music performances and a patriotic flag ceremony, sponsored by Nauvoo Betterment Association, is 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Meal cost is a freewill donation.
Tuesday
TOPS IA 1234 meets at 9 a.m. Tuesdays at First Church of the Nazarene, 1015 S. Roosevelt Ave. To learn more, call Ginger at (319) 753-2243.
Wednesday
Art Center of Burlington, 301 Jefferson St., Artist to Artist discussion forum is 6-8 p.m., also hosted by Fort Madison Area Arts Association. To learn more, visit btownart.com.
Floral Arranging Workshop is 6 p.m. at Danville Station, 102 N. Main St., Danville, with ISU assistant professor Dan Brabec. Commercially grown flowers and various floral supplies will also be made available to participants. Cost is $25. Contact the Des Moines County Extension Office at (319) 671-7165 to register.
Moose Lodge 579, 2529 Mount Pleasant St., will host Golden Oldies from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Join the fun.
Thursday
Jefferson Street Farmers Market is 4:30 to 7 p.m. every Thursday through October, in downtown Burlington. To learn more, visit greaterburlington.com.
Kayak Loan is at Lacey-Keosauqua State Park. Participants can kayak around the lake anytime between 5-7 p.m. Kayaks are first come, first serve. Staff will provide boats, paddles, and life jackets-which are required to be worn at all times. Participants should meet at the Lacey-Keosauqua State Park Boat Ramp.
Moose Lodge 579, 2529 Mount Pleasant St., will host Bingo, early bird at 6:30 p.m., regular games at 7 p.m. Yolanda’s food will be available for dine-in or carryout.
Mount Pleasant Rotary 67th annual Barbecue is serving from 5-7 p.m., drive-through only, at the Wright Pavilion in Old Threshers McMillan Park. Enter on Walnut Street.
Steamboat Senior Center, 501 Jefferson St., will have music by the House Band playing country rock and waltzes from 1-3 p.m. Dance or listen. Cover charge is $2.
Tullie Brae, celebrated blues performer and multi-instrumentalist, will perform at 7:30 p.m. at the Capitol Theater, 211 N. Third St. Tickets are $20 and available at the Capitol Theater box office or online. To learn more, visit burlingtoncapitoltheater.com.
Friday
Denmark Heritage Days begins with the town wide garage sales at 8 a.m. and then live music in the shelter house by StumpTown at 7 p.m. Registration opens at 7 a.m. for anyone wanting to bring a tractor or gas engine to display. The tractor parade is 1 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. For a full schedule, visit Denmark Heritage Days on Facebook.
First Friday program is 10 a.m. at Burlington Public Library, 210 Court St. Russ Fry will explore Iowa history, diving into the question, "Does the University of Iowa have Blackhawk's remains?" Registration is not required. All are welcome.
Friday Night Art Hop for Kids is 6 p.m. at Art Center of Burlington, 301 Jefferson St. To learn more or to register, call (319) 754-8069, or visit artcenterofburlington.com.
Friends of HCHC and Mount Pleasant Arts Impact third annual Colors of Summer Art Show opening reception is 5:30-7 p.m. in the Iowa Wesleyan University Art Gallery in the P.E.O. Building. Funds raised from ticket sales will benefit Friends of HCHC. The show will be on display until June 30.
Iowa residents can try fishing without buying a license on June 3, 4 and 5, as part of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) free fishing weekend. All other regulations remain in place.
Moose Lodge 579, 2529 Mt. Pleasant St., will serve chicken or fish, mashed potatoes, gravy, vegetables and a roll from 5-7 p.m. Ned Francis will play from 7:30-10:30 p.m.
Wake N Bake Breakfast Company, 713 Jefferson St., will host live music by Autumn's Waiting at 7 p.m. To learn more, follow Wake N Bake Breakfast Company on Facebook.
Saturday
Blame Not the Bard, “Iowa raised, Ireland rooted,” returns to Corked 101, 514 Jefferson St., at 7 p.m.
El Perro will play The Washington, 306 Washington St., from 8-10 p.m. Tickets are $12 in advance, $15 at the door and available on The Washington website. Doors open at 7 p.m. Ages 21 and over may BYOB.
Heritage Trust Preservation Station, 213 Valley St., is open 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays, selling unique decor and historic building materials.
Impakt Band will play at 7 p.m. at Rand Park Pavilion, 1401 Stripe St., Keokuk. To learn more, visit randparkpavilion.com.
Ride Like a Pro with Rusty Crabtree is 8 a.m. to noon at Heartland Harley Davidson, 117 S. Roosevelt Ave. To learn more, visit the event on Facebook.
Sunny's Legacy, helping sick, stray and feral cats and kittens, is accepting redeemable cans and plastic bottles from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Saturday in the old Burlington ShopKo parking lot.
That's Yesterday's News with Terry Abrisz is 10 a.m. at Burlington Public Library, serving up coffee, rolls and Burlington history. This month, the event will take a look at Burlington baseball in 1889. Admission is free and all are welcome.
Youth Jamboree is 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Big Hollow Creek Recreation Area, 18853 152nd Ave., Sperry. The jamboree is free, and all equipment needed is included at no cost. To register, visit desmoinescounty.iowa.gov.
Sunday
Burlington Municipal Band free concert is 7:30 to 9 p.m. at the bandshell in Crapo Park, 2600 Madison Ave., overlooking the Mississippi River. Bring lawn chairs and blankets. To learn more, visit muniband.org.
Stride Into Summer Family Walk by Healthy Henry County is 2-5 p.m. at East Lake Park, Mount Pleasant, starting by the tennis courts. Visit fun, family-friendly activities and educational stations such as Kids ID Kits by Henry County Sheriff's Office, car seat check, giveaways, as you walk a loop through the park.
To Ukraine From Iowa With Love Concert Fundraiser is 1 to 7 p.m. at the Lee County Fairgrounds, 1100 N. Main St., Donnellson. To learn more, call (319) 524-5599.
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