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Community Calendar

Published by admin on Thu, 03/21/2019 - 9:19am

     Editor’s Note: If you are aware of a regularly-scheduled meeting or event which is not listed in this calendar, or know of a meeting or event which is listed but no longer meets, please contact The Monticello Express so the Community Calendar may be kept up-to-date.

 

Thursday, March 21 –

     • 8:30 a.m. – Cedar/Jones Early Childhood Iowa Board, Olin Consolidated School, Community Room.

Students perform in ‘Ascension’

Published by admin on Thu, 03/21/2019 - 9:19am

     The Department of Theatre and Dance at Cornell College presented "Ascension," directed by Dance Artist-in-Residence Alvon Reed, Feb. 28-March 3 in Kimmel Theatre on the Cornell College campus. The students performed an eclectic blend of ballet, contemporary modern, hip hop, jazz, tap, and musical theatre.

     Congratulations to the performers for all of their hard work, including Emelie Ahrendsen of Olin.

 

School Menu

Published by admin on Thu, 03/21/2019 - 9:18am

MONTICELLO COMMUNITY SCHOOLS

     Thursday, March 21 – Friday, March 22 ­–  No School, Spring Break

      Monday, March 25– Breakfast: Mini donuts or cereal,  fruit, fruit juice, milk.

Lunch: Breaded pork on a bun, seasoned potato cubes, baked beans, oranges, milk.

     Tuesday, March 26– Breakfast: Cereal bar,  mozzarella cheese stick, fruit, fruit juice, milk.

Senior Dining

Published by admin on Thu, 03/21/2019 - 9:18am

     Senior Dining site is now located at 818 W. 1st St., Suite 108. Lunch menu for the Monticello Senior Dining site is listed below.

     Following the menu, the day's entertainment is listed.

     Those wanting lunch at the Center, or who want to cancel, should phone one day in advance, after 10 a.m.  Lunch is now served at 11:30 a.m. at the dining site. Call 465-6723.

     Those 60 years or older can enjoy a nutritious meal for a suggested contribution based on income.  All others are $5.

 

Community Calendar

Published by admin on Wed, 03/20/2019 - 3:26pm

     Editor’s Note: If you are aware of a regularly-scheduled meeting or event which is not listed in this calendar, or know of a meeting or event which is listed but no longer meets, please contact The Monticello Express so the Community Calendar may be kept up-to-date.

 

Sunday, March 17 –

     • 1-5 p.m. – Monticello Heritage and Cultural Center, 211 N. Sycamore St.

 

Monday, March 18 –

     • 8:30 to 9 a.m. – Sit & Get Fit by Above & Beyond. Berndes Center. Free & open to the public.

School Menu

Published by admin on Wed, 03/20/2019 - 3:25pm

MONTICELLO COMMUNITY SCHOOLS

     Thursday, March 14 – Breakfast: Long John or cereal, fruit, fruit juice, milk.

Lunch: Pulled pork, smiley fries, peas and carrots, apple sauce, milk.

     Friday, March 15 –

Breakfast: Cereal or Pop Tart,  fruit, fruit juice, milk.

Lunch: Cheese quesadilla, corn, watermelon, chocolate brownie, milk.

Senior Dining

Published by admin on Wed, 03/20/2019 - 3:25pm

     Senior Dining site is now located at 818 W. 1st St., Suite 108. Lunch menu for the Monticello Senior Dining site is listed below.

     Following the menu, the day's entertainment is listed.

     Those wanting lunch at the Center, or who want to cancel, should phone one day in advance, after 10 a.m.  Lunch is now served at 11:30 a.m. at the dining site. Call 465-6723.

     Those 60 years or older can enjoy a nutritious meal for a suggested contribution based on income.  All others are $5.

 

Mabel Vacek scholarship applications being accepted

Published by admin on Wed, 03/20/2019 - 3:25pm

     Mabel Vacek was a former Oxford Junction resident who died in 1998, leaving a legacy in excess of $240,000 to be used for scholarships for local youths. Mabel and her husband, Chuck, former Oxford Junction postermaster, were very community-minded and interested in helping young people. Due to health and family reasons, Mabel was unable to complete the eighth grade.

     Over the past 19 years, the Mabel Vacek Scholarship Trust has awarded 175 scholarships totaling $132,683.57.

Community Calendar

Published by admin on Tue, 03/12/2019 - 2:55pm

     Editor’s Note: If you are aware of a regularly-scheduled meeting or event which is not listed in this calendar, or know of a meeting or event which is listed but no longer meets, please contact The Monticello Express so the Community Calendar may be kept up-to-date.

 

Thursday, March 7 –

     • 6 p.m. – Jones County Republicans meet at McOttos in Anamosa.  Dinner at 6 p.m., meeting at 7 p.m. All registered Republicans may attend.

 

Saturday­, March 9 –

Burhops celebrate 60th anniversary

Published by admin on Tue, 03/12/2019 - 2:54pm

      John and Connie Burhop of Oxford Junction will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary with an Open House Sunday, March 17 from 2 to 5 p.m. at Senior Citizens Community Center, Oxford Junction. The event is hosted by Penny Burhop-Logan and Kayla Logan.

      They were married March 15, 1959 in Wyoming.

 

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