Westgate Fire Department Spring Breakfast

April 13, 2025           7:00Am to 12:00pm

105 Jamison St S. Westgate, IA 50681  At the fire station off of main St.

Fund raiser to purchase new protective fire gear.

The Annual Protivin Knights of Columbus Auction will be Sunday March 23 starting at 10:30 AM at the Protivin Community Center in Protivin, IA. Doors open at 8:00 AM. Come to bid on many new items and some slightly used donated items, baked goods, and more. All funds raised go to support local causes. There will be a lunch stand throughout the day. Donations are accepted March 22nd from 4:30-6:30 PM and the morning of the auction at the Community Center.

Saturday, April 12, from 8:30 to Noon at FAREWAY in Waukon, 777 11th Ave. SW

Featuring:
• Norwegian Treats • Fresh Lefse • Pies • Cakes • Cookies • Wood Puzzles + More!

Donations are needed to maintain the church for funerals, weddings, and special events. Also upkeep of the cemetery and grounds. Please call 563-568-7480 for questions or more information.

St. Bernard’s Church, Alta Vista is hosting their St. Patrick’s Drive-Thru Supper on March 16, 2025 from 3-6 pm at the Alta Vista Memorial Hall, North White Avenue in Alta Vista.  We will be serving grilled pork chop, dressing, corn, potatoes and gravy, coleslaw, and a variety of pies. The cost of the dinner ticket is $16 in advance and $17 the day of.  Dinner tickets are available through parishioners, AV Express, New Hampton Fareway, and Security State Bank in Elma or New Hampton.  Raffle tickets are available through parishioners for $1 each for lots of fabulous prizes.

Join the Clermont Volunteer Fire Department on Friday, March 7th, 2025 from 4:30 – 8:00 PM for their Fish Fry Fundraiser.  They will be serving: Fish, French Fries, Coleslaw, Baked Beans, & Buns at the Clermont Fire Station (808 State St., Clermont IA).  You can dine-in or grab a carry-out if you can’t stay.  Cost is $15 per meal.  Proceeds will go towards replacing aging turnout gear.

If you are unable to attend but would still like to donate, you can send your check to: Clermont Fire Dept. Inc., PO Box 291, Clermont IA 52135

Adults and children alike are invited to “Honoring Black History…Celebrating the Past, Nourishing the Future,” an event celebrating the culture of Blacks and Africans, Thur., Feb. 27, 5 pm at The Landing Market.

This community building event is sponsored by The Landing Market, the Black Student Union (BSU), a student group at Luther College, the college’s Center for Intercultural Engagement and Support (CIES), and the Oneota Valley Literary Foundation. It coincides with the Black History  Month at the college.

Focusing on “Eats, Education, Engagement,” the event will feature a meal of Jerk Chicken, collard greens, mac & cheese, and beignets prepared by members of the BSU.  Cost is $10. For students (with ID) attending any college or university and for children 17 and younger, the cost is $5. No reservations are needed.

This event will also participate in the African American Read-In, a groundbreaking effort to encourage communities to read together, centering African American books and authors. The AARI was established in 1990 by the Black Caucus of the National Council of Teachers of English to make literacy a significant part of Black History Month. Through the Oneota Valley Literary Foundation, books by a variety of Black and African American authors will be available to attendees at no charge.

In addition, several  local black-owned businesses will be hosting pop-ups at The Landing during the event.

“This event truly displays true collaboration between Luther College and Decorah to lift the diversity of our community and engage in discovery to foster greater belonging for all,” says Dr. Robert Clay, Chief Equity & Inclusion Officer and Assistant to the President for Community Engagement at Luther.

“The Landing is very excited to be a sponsor of this event,” says Landing owner Pete Espinosa, “and to be part of bringing people together to get to know one another.”

The Landing Market, located at 211 College Dr., in Decorah, opened in July 2020 as a food hall and community gathering spot.  Today The Landing is home to Justin’s (restaurant), The Buzz (coffee & cocktails), Root 43 (juices, smoothies, bowls), and Tandem which supports the disability community as well as Oneota Health Solutions chiropractic care and Nagle Signs.  For more information, email info@thelandingmarket.com or call (563) 277-1893.