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- Dordt College Field Day -- 5:30 PM
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Dordt College, Practical Farmers of Iowa, and Iowa State University Extension will host a field day Wednesday, September 1, at Dordt’s Agriculture Stewardship Center – located two miles north of Sioux Center on Highway 75. The evening begins at 5:30 PM with a free supper. The program begins at 6:00 PM with on-farm trials demonstrated.
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- Grief Support Group -- 6:30 PM
Orange City Home Health & Hospice is offering a Grief Support Group which will meet at 6:30 PM on five consecutive Thursday evenings, beginning September 2. This free program will provide directed group support within an educational format. Pre‑registration is required by calling Orange City Home Health & Hospice at 737‑5279.
- “Family-to-Family” Course -- 7:00 PM
The National Alliance on Mental Illness “Family-to-Family” Course is being offered this fall. This free 12-week program of education and support for friends and families of persons with a mental illness will be held in the Sioux Center Public Library from 7:00 to 9:30 on Thursday evenings, beginning September 2. Class size is limited. Pre-registration can be made by calling Shirley at 722-4462.
- ATLAS Time of Prayer -- 7:00 PM
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The ATLAS time of prayer for the community will be held from 7:00 – 9:00 PM on Thursday, September 2, at the Sioux Center 1st Reformed Church Chapel. Prayer focus will be Unity. Please come and go as your schedule allows.
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- Monarch Butterfly Tagging -- 9:00 AM
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Tagging of migrating monarch butterflies will begin at 9:00 AM on Saturday, September 4, at the Oak Grove Park Deer Run Campground. Cancelled if weather is inclement.
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- Okoboji Sunday Celebration Service -- 10:00 AM
If you are vacationing in the Lake Okoboji area this weekend, you are invited to worship at the Okoboji Sunday Celebration Service at 10:00 AM at the Methodist Camp Tabernacle. This week Grindstone will be providing the ministry through music.
- Dr. Michael D. Williams Lectures
Dr. Michael D. Williams, Professor of Systematic Theology at Covenant Theological Seminary, will speak on the campus of Dordt College on Monday, September 6. The topic at his 11:00 AM lecture in the BJ Haan Auditorium will be "The Mission of God." His 7:30 PM lecture in the Science and Technology Building Lecture Hall S101 will cover the topic of "Called to Mission" – a challenge for Christians to be active agents in God's redemptive purposes for his world.
- Labor Day Fundraising Breakfasts
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Pancake Breakfasts
** Sioux Center 1st Christian Reformed Church ... 7:30 – 9:30 in Children’s Park West Shelter House ... Free-will Donation
** Hawarden Christian Reformed Church ... 7:30 – 10:00 at the Hawarden Community Center ... $6 for adults, $4 for ages 5‑12, free for under age 5
Dad’s Belgian Waffle Breakfasts
** Orange City Immanuel Christian Reformed Church ... 7:00 – 10:30 at the church ... Free-will Donation
** Rock Valley Calvin Christian Reformed Church ... 7:30 – 10:30 at Rock Valley Christian School ... Free-will Donation
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- National Alliance on Mental Illness Support Group -- 7:00 PM
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The National Alliance on Mental Illness Support Group will meet at 7:00 PM on Tuesday, September 7, in the Youth Room of Central Reformed Church in Sioux Center. Adults with a mental illness and family members are invited to attend.
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- "Prodigal Son" Art Exhibit Reception -- 6:00 PM
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The parable of the Prodigal Son, presented in a variety of artistic styles and interpretations, is on exhibit at the Dordt College Campus Center Art Gallery through Friday, October 1. A gallery reception will be held Wednesday, September 8, from 6:00 – 8:00 PM. The Campus Center Art Gallery is open every day from 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM.
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- Community Unity Meal -- 6:00 PM
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A Free "Community Unity Meal" will be held from 6:00 – 7:30 PM on Thursday, September 9, at the Sioux Center New Life Reformed Church. Everyone is welcome to attend.
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- College Planning Seminar -- 6:30 PM
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A Free College Planning Seminar will be held at Excel Achievement Center in Sioux Falls at 6:30 PM on Thursday, September 9 and Wednesday, September 22. RSVP at 800‑721‑0480. Presented by Summit Scholars. Four commonly used options for getting to and through college (and why they often do not work) Get the scoop on real comprehensive college planning Learn why a "one size fits all" approach is not effective for college selection See how the smart students create future college options now through proper planning .
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- ATLAS Time of Prayer -- 7:00 PM
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The ATLAS time of prayer for the community will be held from 7:00 – 9:00 PM on Thursday, September 9, at the Sioux Center 1st Reformed Church Chapel. Prayer focus will be Students. Please come and go as your schedule allows.
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- Katelyn’s Fund Orphan Ministry Support Meeting -- 7:00 PM
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Katelyn’s Fund Orphan Ministry will hold an adoption support meeting at 7:00 PM on Thursday, September 9, in the Fireside Room of the Sioux Center First Reformed Church. An Adoptive Grandparents Panel will discuss “adoption fears and blessings.” Anyone is welcome to attend.
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- Psalms & Hymns Travelogue -- 7:30 PM
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Psalms and hymns will be featured in the first KDCR Travelogue of the season. At 7:30 PM on Friday, September 10, Don & Fran Van Polen will present their travelogue in the Dordt College BJ Haan Auditorium. With American landscapes, Psalms, and hymns, they have created a show that includes audience participation in the singing of hymns. Tickets can be purchased at the door: the cost is $4.50 for adults, $3.50 for students, and free for pre-schoolers. This travelogue is not included in the season pass.
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- Hull Christian School Rally Day Sale and Supper -- 5:00 PM
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The Hull Christian School Rally Day Sale and Supper will be held Saturday, September 11. The meal will be served from 5:00 – 7:00 PM. Auction begins at 6:30 PM.
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- “Women In the Outdoors" Workshop -- 8:00 AM
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A “Women In the Outdoors Workshop” will be held from 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM on Saturday, September 11, at Lake Pahoja (puh-hoy-uh) by Inwood. Open to ages 14 and up. Ages 14 – 17 need to be accompanied by an adult. Cost is $40, which includes lunch. Call 552-3057 to register.
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- Jim Schaap & Dave Schelhaas Readings -- 8:30 PM
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Jim Schaap and Dave Schelhaas will give a reading at the Fruited Plain Café Friday, September 11, at 8:30 PM.
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- Sioux Center Community School Dedication -- 1:30 PM
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The Sioux Center Community School District will hold a dedication and invocation for the recently completed High School and Kinsey Elementary School on Sunday, September 12. The event will begin at Kinsey at 1:30 PM and will continue at the High School at 3:00 PM. Tours of the facilities will be available.
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- Matthew Smith & Indelible Grace In Concert -- 7:00 PM
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Matthew Smith & Indelible Grace will be in concert at 7:00 PM on Monday, September 13, at the Meriden Oakdale Evangelical Free Church. Admission is free, as is the burger and brat supper which begins at 5:30 PM.
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- "Angel Food Ministries" Order Deadline
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“Angel Food Ministries” food box orders need to be placed by Tuesday, September 14, by calling the Center for Financial Education at 722-3527. Pickup is scheduled for Saturday, August 21, from 10:00 – 11:30 AM at the Sioux Center First Reformed Church Family Life Center. You can go on-line to AngelFoodMinistries.com for menu options. This service is available to all people, regardless of financial status.
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- "Life After Loss" Support Group -- 4:30 PM
A “Life After Loss” Support Group will meet at 4:30 PMon Tuesday, September 14, in the Crown Pointe Gathering Room. This is a bereavement program designed to help people cope with the unfamiliar feelings of grief. Pre-register by calling Renae at 722-8136.
- Dordt College Prairie Walk -- 6:30 PM
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A “Prairie Walk” in the 20-acre Dordt College Prairie Restoration Project will take place at 6:30 PM on Wednesday, September 15. Prairie walkers should meet in the parking lot behind Dordt's Campus Center. In case of rain, meet in the science building lecture hall 108.
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- Sioux County Diabetes Support Group -- 7:00 PM
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The Sioux County Diabetes Support Group will meet at 7:00 PM on Wednesday, September 15, at the Hawarden Community Hospital Conference Room. Topic is “On the Road to Managing Your Diabetes”.
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- “Justice for All” Picnic and Auction -- 5:00 PM
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The “Justice for All” Picnic and Auction will be held Thursday, September 16, at the Rock Valley Trinity Christian Reformed Church. The picnic will be served from 5:00 – 8:00 PM and the Auction will begin at 6:30.
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- Presentation on Depression and the Human Brain -- 7:30 PM
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Dr. Craig Stockmeier, Director of “The Human Brain Core Collection”, one of the leading postmortem human brain collections in the country, will speak at Dordt College on Thursday, September 16. His presentation on his research in depression and the human brain will take place at 7:30 PM in the Science and Technology Center lecture hall S101.
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- Orange City Health System Jewelry Sale -- 8:00 AM
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The Orange City Area Health System Auxiliary's "$5 Masquerade Jewelry Sale" will run from 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM on Thursday, September 16, in the front lobby of the main campus.
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- Heritage Village Harvest Festival
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The “Heritage Village Harvest Festival” will be held Friday & Saturday, September 17 & 18, at the Sioux Center Fairgrounds. Visit historical buildings and participate in a number of activities. Maid Rites and Root Beer Floats will be sold both days.
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- Dordt College Honors Recital -- 3:00 PM
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The Dordt College Music Department is hosting an honors recital at 3:00 PM on Friday, September 17, in the B.J. Haan Auditorium. The recital features instrumental and vocal students who have been awarded music scholarships for the current academic year.
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- Dordt College Pops Concert -- 7:00 PM
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"A Salute to Broadway" is the theme of the pops concert being presented by the Dordt College band and orchestra on Friday, September 17, at 7:00 PM in the B.J. Haan Auditorium.
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- Heritage Village Harvest Festival
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The “Heritage Village Harvest Festival” will be held Friday & Saturday, September 17 & 18, at the Sioux Center Fairgrounds. Visit historical buildings and participate in a number of activities. Maid Rites and Root Beer Floats will be sold both days.
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- Sioux Center Christian School Carnival -- 12:00 PM
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The Sioux Center Christian School Carnival will run from Noon – 3:00 PM on Saturday, September 18. Activities will be held in the gym in case of bad weather.
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- Comedian Jeff Allen in Concert -- 7:30 PM
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Christian comedian Jeff Allen will be performing at 7:30 PM on Saturday, September 18, Dordt College's B.J. Haan Auditorium. Jeff's comedy drives home the humor in everyday family life and the joy derived from a healthy marriage. Advance tickets are $12 ($10 for groups of 10 or more). Tickets at the door will be $15. Tickets are available by calling 722-6028 or by emailing WFopma@dordt.edu.
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- Dordt College Golf Tournament -- 9:00 AM
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The Dordt College Business Club will host a Golf Tournament on Saturday, September 18, at Sioux Center's Ridge Golf Club. A pancake breakfast will be served at 8:00 AM, with the shotgun start at 9:00 AM. Entry fee is $75 per person and includes breakfast, 18 holes of golf, a cart, and prizes. To register, call Art Attema at 722-6353 or e-mail him at Attema@dordt.edu.
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- "Living Proof" Simulcast -- 9:30 AM
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The Orange City Dover Avenue Christian & Missionary Alliance Church is hosting a live simulcast of Beth More’s “Living Proof” Seminar from 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM on Saturday, September 18. Tickets are $20 and are advance-purchase only at True Vine Bookstore, Dove Bookstore or Dover Church. Lunch is included.
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- "Revelation" Presentation -- 6:00 PM
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“Revelation” will provide music during the 6:00 PM service on Sunday, September 19 at the Orange City Immanuel Christian Reformed Church.
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- "Break for Lunch" -- 12:00 PM
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“Break for Lunch” will meet at Noon on Tuesday, September 21, at the Sioux County livestock Compnay in Sioux Center. Pampered Chef products will be featured, and the speaker will be Jean Peterson talking about the “Power of One”. Reservations can be made by calling Shirley at 722-0611.
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- Le Mars Christian Women's Club Supper -- 6:30 PM
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The Le Mars Christian Women’s Club will host a Dinner, Auction & Bake Sale at 6:30 PM on Tuesday, September 21, at the Le Mars. United Methodist Church. Terri Schmitt will speak on “The Language of Love”. Cost is $7.00. Call Janice at 546-4683 to make reservations.
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- "Remedy Drive" in Concert -- 7:00 PM
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“Remedy Drive” will be in concert at 7:00 PM on Tuesday, September 21, at Unity Christian School. Tickets are $2 at the door.
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- College Planning Seminar -- 6:30 PM
A Free College Planning Seminar will be held at Excel Achievement Center in Sioux Falls at 6:30 PM on Thursday, September 9 and Wednesday, September 22. RSVP at 800‑721‑0480. Presented by Summit Scholars. Four commonly used options for getting to and through college (and why they often do not work) Get the scoop on real comprehensive college planning Learn why a "one size fits all" approach is not effective for college selection See how the smart students create future college options now through proper planning .
- Zambia Missionary Presentation -- 7:30 PM
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Eli Toribio, a missionary in Southern Africa with the Christian Reformed World Relief Committee, will speak at 7:30 PM on Wednesday, September 22, in the Dordt College Science and Technology lecture hall SB 101. Eli and his wife Evelyn teach farmers how to support their families with sustainable tropical agriculture.
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- Coffee Break Bible Study -- 9:30 AM
Coffee Break Bible Study, for women of all ages, will kick off their season at 9:30 AM on Wednesday, September 22, at the Sioux Center Covenant Christian Reformed Church. Nursery and Story Hour provided for infants through 5 year olds.
- Free Banquet in Orange City -- 6:30 PM
A "Free Banquet" will be served at 6:30 PMon Thursday, September 23, at Orange City New Hope Church. Everyone is welcome. Free take-home food will be available for you, or for you to share with a neighbor in need. If you have a question or need a ride, call 441-3201.
- ATLAS Time of Prayer -- 7:00 PM
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The ATLAS time of prayer for the community will be held from 7:00 – 9:00 PM on Thursday, September 23, at the Sioux Center 1st Reformed Church Chapel. Prayer focus will be Churches. Please come and go as your schedule allows.
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- “All Kids Can” Information Meeting -- 7:00 PM
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“All Kids Can” is looking for Christian adults, age 22 or older, to be volunteer mentors to the youth of our community. An informational meeting will be held at 7:00 PM on Thursday, September 23, in the Sioux Center Middle School Flex Room. A training session will follow for those who choose to be a mentor. If you want to be a mentor, but can’t attend the meeting, call Julie Hulstein at 722-0401.
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- Western Christian Tailgate Party -- 5:30 PM
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The Western Christian High School Booster Club will be hosting a tailgate party prior to the Western Homecoming football game at Hesla Field this Friday, September 24. Serving starts at 5:30 PM.
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- Adult Reading Group -- 10:00 AM
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Those interested in an adult reading group will meet at 10:00 AM on Saturday, September 25, to discuss the upcoming booklist and meeting times.
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- Pup Haven Animal Shelter Fundraiser -- 2:00 PM
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Maurice’s of Sioux Center is sponsoring a fundraiser for Pup Haven Animal Shelter. They will hold a style show at 2:00 PM on Saturday, September 25, in the Centre Mall. A Silent Auction will be held. Monetary donations will also be accepted, as well as donations of Purina Kitty or Cat Chow.
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- Immigration Conference -- 9:00 AM
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Local immigration issues and the Christian perspective on dealing with immigrants in the community will be the topic of a conference Saturday, September 25, from 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM at Dordt College's B.J. Haan Auditorium. The $10 registration fee, which includes lunch, is payable at the door. Speakers will be Michelle Devlin, Mark Grey, Scott Hoezee, Mariana Avila and Gianni Gracia.
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- Alpha Center “Walk for Life” -- 9:00 AM
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The Alpha Center “Walk for Life” will begin at 9:00 AM on Saturday, September 25, at the Rock Valley City Park. Registration starts at 8:00 AM.
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- CROP Hunger Walk -- 11:15 AM
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The Orange City-Alton area CROP Hunger Walk will take place on the “Puddle Jumper Trail” between Alton and Orange City on Sunday, September 26. Participants can meet at the Northwestern College Theater at 11:15 AM.
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- Showing of "The Blind Side" -- 6:00 PM
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Archer Reformed Church will be showing the movie “The Blind Side” at 6:00 PM on Sunday, September 26.
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- Faculty Reading -- 8:00 PM
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At 8:00 PM on Sunday, September 26, Dordt College English professors and emerit professors will host a Faculty Reading in the Science Building Lecture Hall (S-101). Refreshments will be served.
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- Greater Sioux County Genealogical Society -- 7:00 PM
The Greater Sioux County Genealogical Society will meet at 7:00 PMon Monday, September 27, at the Sioux Center Library. The program will be "World War II Experiences of John Hoogland." Guests are welcome to attend.
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- Multi‑Generational Service Night -- 6:45 PM
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Orange City American Reformed Church will host a Multi‑Generational Service Night, from 6:45 – 8:00 PM on Wednesday, September 29. Projects include visiting shut‑ins, picking up and delivering items for Justice for All, making food for families in crisis, and cleaning and sorting produce for the food pantry. If you have an idea for a project or know someone who could benefit from this ministry, contact Carolyn Yoder at yoder@orangecitycomm.net.
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- "Smart Investing" Class -- 6:00 PM
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ISU Extension is offering a “Smart Investing” class at 6:00 PM on Thursday, September 30, at the Hawarden Library. Register by calling the library at 551-2244.
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- ATLAS Time of Prayer -- 7:00 PM
The ATLAS time of prayer for the community will be held from 7:00 – 9:00 PMon Thursday, September 30, at the Sioux Center 1st Reformed Church Chapel. Prayer focus will be Devotional. Please come and go as your schedule allows.
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