Greene County Farm Bureau will host a children’s pedal pull for kids ages 4-11 Friday evening, June 7, to kick off Greene county’s Bell Tower Festival weekend. The event will be set up in the southeast corner of the Bell Tower square in front of Thomas Jefferson Gardens. Farm Bureau board members will be on hand to start registering participants…
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Hosts told for June Java & Juice get-togethers
Locations for Java & Juice in June will take attendees far and wide. The June schedule is: • June 7: ShineOn Designs/More Time – 106 E. State St • June 14: Genesis Development – 401 W. McKinley St • June 21: Congregate meal site at the Greenewood Center – 401 Greenewood Rd • June 28: Landus Cooperative – 1500 N.…
Read MoreRams of the Month told for April, May
Greene County Elementary has named the Rams of the Month for April and May. One student in each grade is named a GCE Ram of the Month. These students are chosen by the staff for almost always being respectful, responsible, and safe. They also exhibit the school’s mantra – Right Attitudes Make Success.
Read MoreMemorial Day ham ball dinner in GJ
The First Presbyterian Church of Grand Junction will add another year to its long tradition of Memorial Day dinners. The dinner will be served Monday from 11 am to 1 pm at the church. The menu will feature ham balls, cheesy potatoes, green beans, salads, beverages and desserts. Tickets are $9 for adults and $5 for children 12 and younger.…
Read MoreBlood drive Wednesday in GJ
LifeServe Blood Center will hold a community blood drive Wednesday, May 29, from 2:30 to 6 pm at the Grand Junction Community Center.
Read More4-H news
Greenbrier Greenbrier’s May 13 4-H meeting was held at Landus Coop. Arthur Bardole began the meeting with a reminder of livestock ID’s due to the extension office May 15 for animals not already weighed in. Also the YQCA training should be completed with the certificate of completion sent to Kayla at the extension office by May 15.
Read MoreState Fair seeks Iowan of the Day
The Iowa State Fair Blue Ribbon Foundation has the camera ready for a volunteer photoshoot this summer during the Iowa State Fair. The Foundation needs help finding Iowans from across the state that go above and beyond to make their communities a picture- perfect place to live. With the support of Cookies Food Products, the Blue Ribbon Foundation’s Iowan of…
Read MoreGreene County Singers slate Sunday concert
The Greene County Singers will present a spring concert, “Say It With Music” on Sunday, May 19. The event is scheduled in the Presbyterian Church in Jefferson with the music beginning at 3 pm.
Read MoreRotary provides funds for Webb House
Middle school students who use the Webb House are enjoying a new outdoor dodge ball court funded through a grant from the Jefferson Rotary Foundation. The new sturdy structure replaces a structure made of PVC pipe and plastic snow fence that proved not to be as rugged as the players.
Read MoreIt’s time to move the food pantry
The contents of the Action Resource Center (food pantry) will be moved to their new location on N. Vine St later this week and volunteers are needed. Clothing will be moved Wednesday, May 22, from 12 to 2 pm. The freezers and meat will be oved Saturday, May 25, beginning at 8:30 am. The ARC board will welcome volunteers with…
Read MoreElementary track meet this Friday
The Greene County Elementary track meet for students in grades 2-4 will beheld Friday, May 24, starting at 12 noon at the Greene County High School track. The rain date will be Tuesday, May 28. All are welcome to come watch the students participate.
Read MoreIn the neighborhood
May 13, 2019 NOTICES – Another planning meeting for Rippey’s 150th birthday will be held Sunday, May 19, at 2 pm in the community center. Everyone is welcome to attend and be a part of the planning for the sesquicentennial which will be held June 27, 2020.
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