Community Calendar

SATURDAY, APRIL 19

Charles City Elks Lodge Children’s Easter Egg Hunt, 11 a.m. at the lodge, 2111 Clark St.

Floyd County Museum Chautauqua Talk at 10 a.m. with Museum Director Mckenna Lloyd on The History of the Sherman Nursery.

“Cowboy Church” by Midwest Cowboys, 2 p.m. at Apple Valley Place, Charles City, including bluegrass/country gospel music and a short Gospel message; open to the public; other musicians welcome to join in.

SAT., APRIL 19, to SAT, APRIL 26

Charles City Residential Spring Cleanup, “truckload” dropoff event at Shaw Avenue dumpsite; or preschedule bulky item pickup by calling 641-228-3525 (fees apply); for more information go to cityofcharlescity.org and click ”2-25 Spring Clean up guidelines.”

SUNDAY, APRIL 20 

Free Easter showing of the animated movie “HOP” at 1:30 p.m. at the Charles Theatre, sponsored by the Theater Board.

TUESDAY, APRIL 22

Author Michelle Sprout Murray will discuss her book, “Amazing Iowa,” from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Charles City Public Library Zastrow Room; Murray is a former Charles City resident who has gathered stories of “weird, wild, and wonderful people and places of the great state of Iowa.”

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 23

Valero Renewables Cinnamon Roll Fundraiser to benefit Relay for Life; 7 a.m. until sold out; $2 each; for preorders call 641-715-3010 or email angie.schwab@valero.com.

IC Church Spring Salad Luncheon and Card Party at the Columbus Club, 502 Clark St., Charles City, serving 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. with homemade hot chicken salad, cold salads, dessert, drink; tickets available at the church office and at the door; bridge, 500 and euchre card games begin at 12:30 p.m.

Floyd County Private Well Stewardship Program will be presented by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Swartzrock Community Center at the Floyd County Fairgrounds, with information on keeping private wells safe; register by calling Amy Leaman at 641-228-1453.

FRIDAY, APRIL 25

Charles City Community Awards, 8 a.m. at the Charles City Community Center; doors open at 7:30 a.m. with rolls and coffee; all schools and non-profit organizations invited to recognize top volunteers as well; for more information, call (641) 228-4234 or email info@charlescityuchamber.com.

Cedar River Complex in Osage presents Street Corner Symphony, a live male a cappella ensemble; tickets available in the lobby prior to the performance or at www.mitchellcountyconcert.org.

SATURDAY, APRIL 26

Immaculate Conception Church Trove/Garage Sale, 8 a.m . to 2 p.m. at the Columbus Club (Knights of Columbus Hall) in Charles City.

The Charles Theatre and the Charles City Arts Center will host a screening of “Join or Die” at 1:30 p.m. at the theater; the film is about why people should join a service club and why “the fate of America depends on it.”

SUNDAY, APRIL 27

Charles City Singers Spring Concert will celebrate the group’s 50th anniversary, beginning at 2 p.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church; tickets are available from any group member, local banks, the Arts Center and at the door.

MONDAY, APRIL 28

Charles City FFA Parent/Member Banquet, 6 p.m. at the FFA Youth Enrichment Center at the Floyd County Fairgrounds; rsvp by April 22 by texting 641-430-1026 with name and number attending.

Charles City High School Band and Orchestra Concert, 7:30 p.m. at the Comet Gym in the middle school.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 30

Dollars for Scholars Scholarship Awards Night, 6:30 p.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church.

SATURDAY, MAY 3

Charles City High School Prom Grand March, 4:30 p.m. in the Comet Gym.

Bingo Bash at the Charles City Community Center, doors open 5 p.m., play begins at 6:30 p.m.; includes free turkey and ham sandwiches, bars and coffee; chips and drinks available for purchase; door prizes and cash awards, including a $500 jackpot; children welcome to attend but must be accompanied by an adult.

MONDAY, MAY 5

Charles City Middle School Grades 5-8 instrumental concerts; band concert at 6 p.m. and orchestra concert at 7:30 p.m. in the middle school Comet Gym.

TUESDAY, MAY 6

Charles City Community Blood Drive, 12:30 to 5:30 p.m. at Messiah Lutheran Church, 705 3rd Ave., Fellowship Hall; to make a donation reservation call 800-287-4903 or visit lifeservebloodcenter.org.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 7

Charles City High School Senior Recognition Night.

MONDAY, MAY 12

Floyd County Medical Center Blood Drive, 12:30 to 5 p.m. at the Floyd County Medical Center, 800 11th St., Veterans Room;  to make a donation reservation call 800-287-4903 or visit lifeservebloodcenter.org.

SATURDAY, MAY 17

Floyd County Museum Chautauqua Talk at 10 a.m. by Michelle Sprout Murray on her new book, “Amazing Iowa,” with fun facts and stories about Iowa’s unique history.

“Cowboy Church” by Midwest Cowboys, 2 p.m. at Apple Valley Place, Charles City, including bluegrass/country gospel music and a short Gospel message; open to the public; other musicians welcome to join in.

TUESDAY, MAY 20

NIACC Charles City Career Center Lunch & Learn on ways to reduce business training costs; 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. with lunch at noon and presentations during the meal; RSVP at 641-422-4358.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 28

Double C Saddle Club will host a Barrel and Pole Series horse and rider event starting at 7 p.m. in the horse arena at the Floyd County Fairgrounds; free for spectators, with bleachers available or bring own lawn chairs; concession stand will be open.

THURSDAY, MAY 29

Charles City Community Blood Drive, 12:30 to 5:30 p.m. at Messiah Lutheran Church, 705 3rd Ave., Fellowship Hall; to make a donation reservation call 800-287-4903 or visit lifeservebloodcenter.org.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 4

Double C Saddle Club will host a Barrel and Pole Series horse and rider event starting at 7 p.m. in the horse arena at the Floyd County Fairgrounds; free for spectators, with bleachers available or bring own lawn chairs; concession stand will be open.

WEDNESDAY JUNE 11

Double C Saddle Club will host a Barrel and Pole Series horse and rider event starting at 7 p.m. in the horse arena at the Floyd County Fairgrounds; free for spectators, with bleachers available or bring own lawn chairs; concession stand will be open.

PUBLIC MEETINGS

Listing of area public meeting times and locations at bit.ly/CCPress-PublicMtg.

REGULAR EVENTS

• Charles City Area Farmers Market, 9 a.m. to noon Saturdays; 3:30 to 6 p.m. Wednesdays; along Blunt Street next to Central Park; starts May 3.

• Charles City Mobile Food Pantry distribution first Wednesday of each month from 5 to 6 p.m. at the Youth Enrichment Center at the Floyd County Fairgrounds, 2516 7-Mile Road, Charles City; for more information call 641-220-1769.

• Charles City Arts Center – Creative Thursdays, 5 p.m.: April 10, Beginner Pottery; April 17, Ceramic Egg Painting; April 24, Beginner Pottery — Charles City Arts Center.

• Charles City Community Center – Congregate meals onsite at 11:55 a.m. Mondays through Fridays after 11 a.m. programs; reserve meals by leaving a message at 641-228-3114. Public bingo at 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays.

• Messiah’s Food Pantry, open 9 a.m. to noon Wednesdays, noon to 3 p.m. Fridays, and 10 a.m. to noon Saturdays; 102 N. Main St., Charles City, access at the rear of the building; for more information call 641-257-1119.

• Floyd County Republican Party meets the third Monday of the month at 7 p.m. at 523 N. Main St. Charles City.

SUPPORT GROUPS

• Alzheimer’s Support Group – third Thursday of every month at 4 p.m. at the Floyd County Public Health Office, 1003 Gilbert St., Charles City; aimed at family, friends and other caregivers; 641-257-6111 for more info.

• Al-Anon and Co-dependency meetings – Hope House, 805 Wisconsin St., Charles City – Al-Anon 12-step program for families and friends of alcoholics, 7 p.m. Tuesdays; Co-dependency meetings for men and women unable to maintain functional relationships, 7 p.m. Mondays; more info 641-228-7453.

• Alcoholics Anonymous meetings – Hope House, 805 Wisconsin St., Charles City – open spiritual meetings at 11 a.m. Sundays; closed meetings at 10 a.m. Mondays; closed happy meetings at 5 p.m. Fridays; open meetings at 6 p.m. Saturdays; closed meeting at Messiah Lutheran Church at 8 p.m. Mondays (first Monday of month open meeting); more info 641-228-7453.

• Floyd and Mitchell Counties Child Abuse Prevention Council (FMCCAPC) meets the third Wednesday of each month at 10:30 a.m. at the Floyd County Department of Health and Human Services, 1206 S. Main St, Charles City.

• GriefShare grief recovery and support group will meet at St. John Lutheran Church, Charles City, at 6:30 p.m. every Tuesday from Jan. 14 through April 8; for more information, call St. John Lutheran Church at 641-228-3397

To have your community event information listed, send it to editor@charlescitypress.com.