Area youngsters are invited to “wonder how to wander” at a free vacation Bible school hosted by the First Presbyterian Church of Jefferson July 20-24. The curriculum for “Around the World with Paul” is created, led and presented by five high school Youth-in-Training (YIT) members.
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July starts with puddles
July began in Jefferson with plenty of puddles after more than 3-1/2 inches of rain fell during the last four days of June. Rainfall for the month was a few drops more than 8 inches, according to volunteer weather observer John Beltz. With the Greene County Fair slated to start next Tuesday, there was plenty of water at the fairgrounds.…
Read MoreHoliday hours told for Community Center, pool
The Greene County Community Center will be closed all day and the Jefferson municipal pool will have shortened hours Friday, July 4, so staff can enjoy the holiday with family and friends. The pool will open at 11:30 am for adult lap swim and have open swim from 1 to 4 pm. The pool will resume regular hours Saturday, with…
Read MoreSupper and the Town and Country Band
Area residents are invited to an evening in Churdan this Friday, the Fourth of July. The Churdan fire department will serve a fundraising supper in the Community Room from 5 to 7 pm. At 7, the Town and Country Band, under the direction of Dave Swaroff, will be in the gazebo in the city park, performing a concert of marches,…
Read MoreStay active with JPRD
The Jefferson park and recreation department has several programs coming up in July. For more information on any of the following programs or to register visit the Greene County Community Center, 204 West Harrison, or call 515-386-3412 Mini Cheerleading Camp – Monday, July 14 through Thursday, July 17, youngsters going into Pre-kindergarten through 5th grade will learn the fundamentals of…
Read MoreSummer reading programs whets children’s appetites for science
Children all over Greene County, and many adults, too, are learning about science this summer with their local library’s summer reading program with a theme “Fizz, Boom, Bang!”
Read MoreHS Equivalency Diploma classes to return
High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED) classes will resume Jefferson in July. Classes will prepare students for the HiSET (High School Equivalency Test). Orientation for new and returning students will be held Wednesday, July 2, and Wednesday, July 9, at 6 pm in the Jefferson public library basement meeting room. For more information contact Ann Waynar at Iowa Central Community College at 515-574-1959.
Read MoreRippey library tells July summer reading events
Staff at the Rippey public library has planned several activities for the summer reading program in July as follows: Wednesday, July 2: Youngsters can make a glow-in-the-dark bouncy ball at 4 pm. Tuesday, July 8: Staff from the Science Center of Iowa will be at the library at 10:30 am.
Read MoreScience Center coming to Jefferson for “readioactive” youngsters
Hair-raising experiments and electrifying explosions are just a sample of what youngsters of all ages will find at a Science Center of Iowa program held as part of the Jefferson public library’s summer reading program, “Fizz, Boom, READ!” The program is slated for Friday, June 27 at 10 am at the First United Methodist Church in Jefferson. The program is free…
Read MoreMusic and ice cream at Methodist Church Sunday afternoon
The First United Methodist Church in Jefferson will host an afternoon of music followed by an ice cream social Sunday, June 29, at the church at 307 S. Wilson. The music begins at 4 pm. The women’s choir will sing, as well as a quartet composed of Jean and Don Van Gilder, Joan St Clair and Sam Harding. Sheryl Sloan (pictured,…
Read MoreBenefit slated for Cindi Cummings
Friends of Cindi (Lane) Cummings invite area residents to join them in supporting Cummings in her fight against Stage IV Hurthle cell thyroid cancer. A benefit supper is slated for Saturday, June 28, at 6 pm at the Elks lodge in Jefferson. The menu includes beef burgers, beans, potato salad and chips. A free will donation will be accepted. There…
Read MoreFree preview weekend for HBO, Cinemax
Jefferson Telecom cable TV customers will have access to a free preview of HBO and Cinemax June 27-30. Customers with a digital cable box, subscribed to either expanded basic or expanded basic plus Jefferson Telecom cable TV customers will have access to the free preview.
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