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- Rick Santorum Meetings
Presidential candidate Rick Santorum will hold freedom rallies at the following locations on Sunday, January 1.
4:45 PM – Orange City Northwestern Bank Community Room
6:30 PM – Rock Rapids Frontier Bank
- Calvary/Trinity Combined Service -- 9:30 AM
Everyone is invited to join Calvin and Trinity CRCs in welcoming the new year in a special combined worship service. The service will be held on Tuesday, January 1, at 9:30am at Trinity Christian Reformed Church in Rock Valley located at 2020 8th Street SE. For more info, you can call 712-476-5292.
- Blood Donations -- 9:00 AM
In an effort to boost the blood supply during the winter months, January has been designated as National Blood Donor Month
Celebrate National Blood Donor Month by giving blood. There will be blood drives on the following dates:
The Sioux Center Community Blood Drive will be held on Thursday, January 3 from 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM at Centre Mall located at 251 N. Main Ave in Sioux Center
The Hawarden Community Blood Drive will be held on Friday, January 4 from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM at St. Mary's Catholic Church located at 1123 L Ave in Hawarden.
The Orange City Community Blood Drive will be held on Thursday, January 10 from 12:30 PM - 6:00 PM at Orange City Area Health System Downtown Campus located 400 Central Ave NW in Orange City.
For more information about blood donation or to schedule an appointment to donate blood, call 800.287.4903 or visit www.lifeservebloodcenter.org.
- Sioux County 4-H Beef Weigh In -- 8:00 AM
Sioux County 4-H and FFA market beef weigh-in will be held Saturday, January 5, at the K&D Feedlot in Sioux Center located at 2818 390th St. The Iowa State Fair and AkSarBen verification process will begin at 8:00 AM sharp. Cost for verification is $5.00 per animal for retinal image scan for Iowa State Fair and $5.00 per animal for DNA AkSarBen. The rest of the cattle that need to be weighed will be from approximately 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM.
- Ice Fishing & Snowshoe Program - CANCELLED -- 10:00 AM
The "Ice Fishing & Snowshoe Program” scheduled for Saturday, January 7, has been cancelled.
- Life Skills Conference for High Schoolers -- 10:00 AM
High School youth who are looking for jobs, applying for scholarships, or getting ready for college can attend a “Life Skills Conference” on Saturday, January 7. The conference, which runs from 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM, will be held at the Iowa Lakeside Lab on West Lake Okoboji. Cost is $20.00 per participant, which includes lunch. Contact the Sioux County ISU Extension office at 737-4230 to register.
- Adult Winter Reading Program
The Sioux Center Public Library will offer an Adult Winter Reading Program, ‘Drifting through the Stacks’ on Monday, January 7 through March 1. Call the Sioux Center Public Library with questions and to learn how to register at 722-2138.
- National Alliance on Mental Illness Support Group -- 7:00 PM
The National Alliance on Mental Illness Support Group will meet from 7:00 PM until 9:00 PM on Tuesday, January 8 in the Fireside Room of Central Reformed Church in Sioux Center. Individuals and family members coping with mental illness are invited to attend. For more information, call Shirley at 722-4462.
- Drawing for Beginners -- 7:00 PM
Drawing for Beginners will be held on Tuesdays starting on January 8 through February 12 from 7:00 until 8:30 PM. Cost is $30. The class is an introductory drawing class for adults where you will learn the basics of pencil drawing, including shading, value and perspective. Call the Sioux Center Public Library with questions or to register at 722-2138
- Sheldon Christian Baked Potato Supper -- 5:00 PM
Sheldon Christian School will serve a Baked Potato Supper from 5:00 – 7:00 PM on Monday, January 9. Freewill donations will be taken.
- Life After Loss Support Group -- 4:30 PM
Life After Loss Support Group will meet at 4:30 PM on Tuesday, January 10, in the Sioux Center Crown Pointe Gathering Room. This is a bereavement program designed to help people cope with these unfamiliar feelings. Pre-register to 722-8136.
- Parenting Program -- 6:00 PM
A Free Parenting Program: Love and Logic, Early Childhood Parenting Made Fun! Will begin on Thursday, January 10 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the Sioux Center Public Library located at 102 South Main Ave. Childcare is provided and ALL FAMILIES with children ages prenatal to 5 years of age are WELCOME! You must register by calling Vikki Herbst at 546-5596.
- National Alliance on Mental Illness Support Group -- 7:00 PM
The National Alliance on Mental Illness Support Group will meet from 7:00 – 9:00 PM on Tuesday, January 10, in the Fireside Room of the Sioux Center Central Reformed Church. Individuals and family members coping with mental illness are invited to attend.
- Pottery For Beginners -- 7:00 PM
Pottery for Beginners will be held on Thursdays starting on January 10 through February 14 from 7:00 until 8:30 PM. The cost is $30. The class will be an introductory pottery class for adults exploring the three main hand-build pottery techniques. Call the Sioux Center Public Library with questions or to register.
- Katelyn’s Fund Orphan Ministry Support Meeting -- 7:00 PM
Katelyn’s Fund Orphan Ministry will be holding an adoption support meeting at 7:00 PM on Thursday, January 10 at the Orange City Hospital Physical Therapy Department. Anyone is welcome to attend. For more information regarding this ministry, please feel free to check out katelynsfund.org.
- Dave Netz Open House -- 2:00 PM
There will be an Open House on Wednesday, January 12, from 2:00 – 4:00 PM at the Sioux Center Public Library for retiring Library Director, Dave Netz.
- Prairie Grass Film Challenge
Interested in making films? Want to put your skills to the test? Sign your team up for the January 12 “Prairie Grass Film Challenge” sponsored by Dordt College. Teams have 48 hours to write a story and shoot and edit a five to eight-minute film based on criteria emailed to them at the start of the competition. Find more information at www.dordt.edu/filmchallenge.
- Free "Community Unity Meal" -- 6:00 PM
A Free "Community Unity Meal" will be held from 6:00 – 7:30 PM on Thursday, January 12, at the Sioux Center New Life Reformed Church. Everyone is welcome to attend. For a ride, call Georgina at 722-1262.
- National Alliance on Mental Illness Class -- 7:00 PM
The National Alliance on Mental Illness is offering a “Family-to-Family Course” in Sioux Center this winter. This free 12-week program of education and support for families of persons with a mental illness will be held in the Sioux Center Public Library from 7:00 – 9:30 on Thursday evenings, beginning January 12. The class is designed for parents, siblings, spouses, adult children, and close friends of persons with a severe mental illness. Class size is limited, so register early. To enroll, call Shirley Matheis at 722-4462.
- Katelyn’s Fund Orphan Ministry Support Meeting -- 7:00 PM
Katelyn’s Fund Orphan Ministry will hold an adoption support meeting at 7:00 PM on Thursday, January 12 in the Fireside Room of the Sioux Center First Reformed Church. The topic will be Trust-Based Parenting, Part 2. Anyone is welcome to attend.
- Dordt College Convocation -- 11:00 AM
Calvin College President Gaylen Byker will speak at the Dordt College Convocation at 11:00 AM on Friday, January 13, in the BJ Haan Auditorium. Convocation will be aired on KDCR.
- Legislative Forums
On Saturday, January 14, Representative Chuck Soderberg and Senator Randy Feenstra will be hosting legislative forums at the following locations:
8:30 AM – Orange City City Hall
10:00 AM – Maurice Community Center
11:30 AM – Le Mars Public Library
1:00 PM – Akron Public Library
2:30 PM – Hawarden City Hall
- Sheldon Christian School Baked Potato Supper -- 5:00 PM
The Sheldon Christian School Auxiliary will hold their annual Baked Potato Supper in the Sheldon school gym on Monday, January 14. The supper will be served from 5:00 PM until 7:00 pm. A free-will donation will be taken and everyone is welcome to attend.
- Birds of a Feather -- 6:30 PM
Birds of a Feather, presented by Iowa State University Extension & Outreach on Monday, January 14th at 6:30 PM. The event will be about Iowa winter birds and their habitat needs. The program is free and will be at Oak Grove Park in the Oak Grove Lodge - 2nd building as you come in the park. Oak Grove Park is 6 ˝ miles NE of Hawarden on K-18. Call the Sioux County Extension Office with questions at 737-4230.
- Showing of Ray Comfort's "180" -- 7:00 PM
Ray Comfort’s “180” DVD will be shown at 7:00 PM on Saturday, January 14, at the Orange City Cornerstone Baptist Church. Special guest, Representative Dwayne Alons, will speak on issues of life he has fought for in the Iowa House. This event is free to the public.
- “Dream Keeper” Chorale Presentation -- 7:30 PM
“Dream Keeper”, a musical setting of texts by Langston Hughes, will be presented by the South Dakota Chorale at 7:30 PM on Friday, January 14, in the Dordt College BJ Haan Auditorium. A free-will offering will be taken.
- Valley Men's Chorus Concert -- 10:30 AM
The Valley Male Chorus will present a concert at 10:30 AM on Sunday, January 15, at the Hawarden United Methodist Church. A freewill offering will be taken for the benefit of those with disabilities who are receiving services through Hope Haven, both locally and around the world.
- Sioux County Oratorio Chorus -- 7:30 PM
The Sioux County Oratorio Chorus will soon begin its new season.
Rehearsals will be held in Dordt's Choir Room from 7:30 until 9:15 PM on Tuesdays, beginning January 15. All singers are welcome to join. For more information, please contact Calvin Jongsma at jongsma@mtcnet.net.
- Dekkers "Tip Night" -- 5:00 PM
A “Tip Night” will be held from 5:00 – 8:30 PM on Monday, January 16, at the Sioux Center Pizza Ranch to help raise adoption funds for Jon and Teresa Dekkers.
- "Break for Lunch" -- 12:00 PM
“Break for Lunch” will hold their final luncheon at Noon on Tuesday, January 17, at the Sioux County Livestock Company restaurant in Sioux Center. “Thanks for the Memories” will the featured topic. Cost is $7. Call Anna at 722-1812 by Friday, January 13, for reservations.
- Le Mars Christian Women’s Club -- 9:00 AM
The Le Mars Christian Women’s Club will meet at 9:00 AM on Tuesday, January 17, at the Le Mars Senior Center. Topics will include “Committed to Your Physical Health” and “A Miracle – and Nothing Less”. Cost is $6. Contact Janice at 546-4683 to make reservations.
- Sanborn Christian Pancake Supper -- 5:00 PM
Sanborn Christian School will host a Pancake Supper from 5:00 – 7:00 PM on Wednesday, January 18. Free-will donations will be accepted.
- Katelyn's Fund Book Study -- 6:30 PM
Katelyn's Fund will host a 6-week book study on “The Connected Child” by Dr. Karen Purvis. This will give practical help to families as they help their children from hard places adjust and attach. The meetings will be held from 6:30 – 8:30 PM on Thursday evenings, beginning January 19, at the Sioux Center 1st Reformed Church Fireside Room.
- Heart Saver CPR Class -- 7:00 PM
The Sioux Center Community Hospital is holding a Heart Saver CPR Class on Thursday, January 19, from 7:00 – 10:00 PM. Cost is $30. Call 722-8228 to register.
- Compel Women’s Conference
The “Compel Women’s Conference” will be held at the South Sioux City Marina on January 20 & 21. Cost is $45 prior to January 16, and $55 after. Register at CompelConference.org.
- Pianist Tom Hunter in Concet -- 7:30 PM
Gospel & Jazz pianist Tom Hunter will be in concert at 7:30 PM on Friday, January 20, at the Northwestern College Christ Chapel. He’ll be joined by drums and guitar. Advance tickets are available at Orange City Arts Council and Dove Christian Bookstore, at $4 for adults and $3 for students. At the door, tickets are $7 and $6.
- Compel Women’s Conference
The “Compel Women’s Conference” will be held at the South Sioux City Marina on January 20 & 21. Cost is $45 prior to January 16, and $55 after. Register at CompelConference.org.
- Regional Artist Exhibition
The Orange City Arts Council is calling for art from regional artists, for its juried exhibition February 15-23. The exhibition will be held at the Northwestern College DeWitt Theatre Arts Center, in conjunction with Northwestern's production of Comedy of Errors.
The exhibit is open to artists from Iowa or within a 300-miles radius of Orange City. Any adult, college or high school-age artist may submit up to three works of 2-D or 3-D art. The submission deadline is January 21. There is no entry fee. Work must be submitted digitally to the Orange City Arts Council at the email address ocArts@orangecityiowa.com. For more information, email, phone 707-6514 or check the website, orangecityarts.net.
- Valley Men's Chorus Concert -- 9:30 AM
The Valley Male Chorus will present a concert at 9:30 AM on Sunday, January 22, at the Hull American Reformed Church. A freewill offering will be taken for the benefit of those with disabilities who are receiving services through Hope Haven, both locally and around the world.
- Confinement Site Manure Applicators Workshops
“Confinement Site Manure Applicators” workshops will be held on Monday, January 23. A 9:30 AM and a 1:30 PM session will be held at the Sioux County Extension Office.
- “Heart Walk” Kick-off Meeting -- 5:30 PM
The Sioux County “Heart Walk” kick-off meeting will be held at 5:30 PM on Monday, January 23, at the Sioux Center Centre Mall.
- “Grief Share” Support Group -- 7:00 AM
“Grief Share” is a 13-week class which will meet at 7:00 PM on Monday evenings, beginning January 23. This support group, for those grieving the loss of a loved one, will be held at ATLAS of Orange City. Cost is $20. For more information call Mary Block at 541-5985.
- Unity Christian Open House -- 7:00 PM
Unity Christian High School is hosting an Open House for parents of middle school students from 7:00 – 9:00 PM on Tuesday, January 24.
- Psalm Celebration -- 7:30 PM
Dordt alumni Martin Tel and Christiaan Teeuwsen will lead of time of singing and celebrating the Psalms at 7:30 PM on Tuesday, January 24, in the Dordt College BJ Haan Auditorium. The event will also help introduce a new Psalter called “Psalms for All Seasons: A Complete Psalter for Worship”.
- Luverne Christian School Soup Supper -- 5:00 PM
The Luverne Christian School Society will serve their Soup and Pie Supper from 5:00 – 7:30 PM on Wednesday, January 25, at the Luverne Christian Reformed Church. The cost is a free will donation.
- Adult Discipleship Class -- 7:00 PM
The Orange City American Reformed Church will host a 6-week adult discipleship class. The purpose is to learn about existing partnerships and to expand ministry connections between Christians in Sioux County and Christians involved in outreach in Guatemala. The class will meet at 7:00 PM on successive Wednesday evenings, beginning January 25. Childcare is provided.
- Senior’s Brown Bag Lunch and Learn -- 12:00 PM
A “Senior’s Brown Bag Lunch and Learn” will be held at Noon on Thursday, January 26, at the Sioux Center Crown Pointe Gathering Room. Stacia Timmer will speak on how to protect yourself against fraud and abuse. Call Ronda at 722-8260 by Noon on January 24 to reserve a lunch.
- OC Health System Book Sale -- 8:00 AM
The Auxiliary of Orange City Area Health System is hosting an “Usborne Book Sale” from 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM on Thursday, January 26, in the front lobby of the health system’s main campus. Proceeds will directly benefit patients and families.
- Dordt College Recital -- 7:30 PM
Dordt College senior soprano vocalist, Sierra Tiegs, will present a vocal recital at 7:30 PM on Friday, January 27, in the B.J. Haan Auditorium. A reception will follow.
- Legislative Forum -- 10:00 AM
Representative Chuck Soderberg will be participating in a legislative forum at the Sioux City Public Museum at 10:00 AM on Saturday, January 28.
- Legislative Forum -- 8:00 AM
Senator Randy Feenstra will hold Legislative Forums at the following places:
Saturday, January 28: 8:00 AM – Rock Rapids Forster Community Building
Friday, February 3: Noon – Sioux Center Pizza Ranch
Friday, February 10: Noon – Rock Valley Cedar Rock Grill
Saturday, February 11: 1:00 PM – Hawarden City Office
Saturday, February 11: 2:30 PM – Orange City City Office
- Showing of the Movie "Courageous" -- 5:00 PM
The movie “Courageous” will be shown at 5:00 PM on Sunday, January 29, at the Sioux Center New Life Reformed Church. The movie and the popcorn are free.
- Archer Reformed Church Praise Night -- 6:00 PM
A “Praise Night” will be held at 6:00 PM on Sunday, January 29, at the Archer Reformed Church.
- Valley Men's Chorus Concert -- 6:30 PM
The Valley Male Chorus will present a concert at 6:30 PM on Sunday, January 29, at the Luverne Christian Reformed Church. A freewill offering will be taken for the benefit of those with disabilities who are receiving services through Hope Haven, both locally and around the world.
- Presentation of “Daughters of Africa” -- 11:00 AM
The Minneapolis-based theater troupe “Mixed Blood Theatre” will present “Daughters of Africa” at 11:00 AM on Monday, January 30, in the Dordt College B.J. Haan Auditorium. This free presentation is a commemoration and celebration of both famous and unheralded African American women.
- “What is Land For?” Lecture -- 7:00 PM
Fred Van Dyke, Wheaton College Professor of Field Biology, will present a lecture titled “What is Land For?” at 7:00 PM on Monday, January 30, in classroom SB101 of the Science and Technology Center on the campus of Dordt College.
- “What You Need to Know About Pre-Diabetes” -- 6:30 PM
“What You Need to Know About Pre-Diabetes” is the topic of discussion from 6:30 – 8:30 PM on Tuesday, January 31, at the Sioux Center Community Hospital. Cost is $25. Call Judy Hauswald at 722-8114 to register.
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