Visit Burlington downtown open house, hunt for Easter eggs
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Sunday
A Queen’s Closet formal dress giveaway is noon to 6 p.m. at 1000 Roosevelt Ave. Suite 11, with free dresses, shoes and accessories for prom, sizes from 00 to 30.
Bel Canto Chorale returns to live performances at 3 p.m. at First United Methodist Church.
Downtown Burlington Spring Open House is 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with special deals from merchants, new menu items at eateries and drinkeries. Register to win $500 Downtown Dollars at participating businesses.
Standing Bear Council April membership meeting is 1 p.m. at the Hawkeye Restaurant, 105 N. Park Drive, Keokuk. Those wishing to eat lunch are encouraged to arrive at noon.
Monday
Keck Memorial Library, 119 N. Second St., Wapello, will host a Pinterest Party at 6:30 p.m.
Keokuk Public Library, 210 N. Fifth St., will have a book sale from April 4 to 9.
Pilot Grove Savings Bank, 1341 Pilot Grove Road, Pilot Grove, will have an an Open House in honor of the retirement of Robert Breazeale from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Tuesday
Burlington Public Library will host *Herbert Hoover’s West Branch, 1874-1885″ at 6 p.m. on Zoom. To learn more, visit burlington.lib.ia.us.
TOPS IA1234 meets at 9 a.m. Tuesdays at First Church of Nazarene, 1015 S. Roosevelt. For information call Ginger at (319) 753-2243.
Wednesday
Moose Lodge 579, 2529 Mount Pleasant St., will host Golden Oldies from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Come join the fun.
PFLAG Mount Pleasant Book Club will examine “Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe” at 5:30 p.m. on Zoom. Email [email protected] for the link.
Thursday
Bob Bartles Retirement Celebration, hosted by Hope Haven Board of Directors, is 4 to 6 p.m. at the Art Center of Burlington, 301 Jefferson St. Gifts are not necessary, however, a contribution to The Hope Haven Foundation is always welcome. To learn more, call Brock Anderson at (319) 768-9826
Fort Madison Public Library, 1920 Avenue E, will host “Controlling Garden Marauders” with Mark Lyons at 5:30 p.m.
Master Conservationist Program seven-week classes start April 7, hosted by Des Moines County and Henry County Extension. Hours are 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. various Thursdays through October. To reserve a spot, call (319) 385-8126 to reserve your spot today!
Moose Lodge 579, 2529 Mount Pleasant St., Bingo, early bird games are 6:30 p.m.; regular games are 7 p.m. Yolanda’s food will be available with carry out too.
Mount Pleasant Main Street Art Center will feature the work of Suzi Morrison, Lorrilee Miller and Dawn Wiley, “Three Strong Women Making Their Mark,” during April. An opening reception will be from 5 to 7 p.m.
Steamboat Senior Center, 501 Jefferson St., will feature live country and rock music with the house band from 1 to 3 p.m. every other Thursday. Dance or listen. Cover charge is $2 for the band. Bring your own lunch at noon; water and pop will be available for a donation.
Friday
Friends of Community Field Annual Banquet opens at 6 p.m. at Catfish Bend Convention and Event Center, 3001 Winegard Drive, with dinner, silent and live auctions, and speaker Dennis Bastien, the Prospect League commissioner. For tickets, contact the Bees office at (319) 754-5705.
Ghost of Judas will play at 8 p.m. at Wake N Bake Breakfast Company, 713 Jefferson St.
Moose Lodge 579, 2529 Mount Pleasant St., will serve Rob and Jeff’s Rib Eye, NY Strip, shrimp kabob, twice baked potatoes and salad from 5 to 7 p.m.. Reservations are suggested. Ned Francis will play 7:30 to 10:30 p.m.
SCC presents “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” at 7 p.m. at the Capitol Theater, 211 N. Third St.
West Point Public Library, 317 Fifth St., hosts Mahjong at 1:30 p.m. on Fridays.
Saturday
Burlington Vintage & Co., 515 Jefferson St., will offer photos with the Easter Bunny from 10 a.m. to noon and 2 to 4 p.m., along with a spin wheel to win special prizes.
Candy Dash Egg Hunt is 9 a.m. at 31 S. 30th St., Keokuk, with the special needs egg hunt; and 1 p.m. at 1415 Avenue M, Fort Madison, free for children through fifth grade, hosted by Salvation Army service Lee County.
Doggie Easter Egg Hunt is at the Community Field parking lot. First round goes at 11 a.m. Second round is at 11:30 a.m. Please arrive about 30 minutes early to get registered. Des Moines County Humane Society merchandise will be for sale. There will be a raffle basket donated by State Farm Insurance Company, John Korschgen.
Fundraiser in memory of Mason Roberts for the U of I Dance Marathon to help families with children battling illness, will be from 3 to 8 p.m. at the Danville Community School, with a mini dance marathon, silent auction, bingo, bake sale and movie.
Heritage Trust Preservation Station, 213 Valley St., is open 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays, with unique decor and historic building materials for sale.
Hillsboro Central Park will have an Easter egg hunt at 9 a.m.
Lockridge Easter Egg Hunt for ages 1 to 12 will be at the Lockridge ball field starting promptly at 10 a.m. Rain date is 10 a.m. April 16.
Moose Lodge 579, 2529 Mount Pleasant St. Jeanne Stewart Celebration of Life and luncheon starts at 11 a.m.
New London Holiday Stroll Committee will host a pancake breakfast fundraiser with the
Easter Bunny from 7 to 10 a.m. at the New London shelter house. Get your picture taken with the Easter Bunny. Cost is $5 for adults and $3 for children under age 3.
SCC presents “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” at 7 p.m. at the Capitol Theater, 211 N. Third St.
Select middle school musicians from 15-18 middle schools in Southeast Iowa will gather at Mount Pleasant Community High School for the annual Mount Pleasant Middle School Honor Band. This all-day event ends with a 4 p.m. concert that is open to the public.
Shawn Maxwell and his “not your average jazz quartet” will perform live at The Washington. 306 Washington St. Tickets are at Weird Harold’s Records in downtown Burlington. Doors open at 7 p.m.; the show is 8 p.m.
Standing Bear Council Indian Taco and Fry Bread supper fundraiser is 4:30 to 6 p.m. at the Oddfellows hall, 1720 Blondeau St., Keokuk Dine in or carry out.
Sunny’s Legacy, helping sick, stray and feral cats and kittens, is accepting redeemable cans and plastic bottles from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Saturday in the old Burlington ShopKo parking lot.
Winfield Fire and Rescue, 110 W. Ash St., annual freewill donation pancake supper will be from 5 o 7 p.m. Dine in, curbside pickup and in-town delivery are all available.
Sunday
Bullis-Rutter Big Band will play at 3 p.m. at the Grand Theatre in Keokuk. Admission is by season ticket, or $10 at the door, free for students.
SCC presents “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” at 2 p.m. at the Capitol Theater, 211 N. Third St.
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