Out and About: July 1
Friday, July 2 Southwest Minnesota Honor Flight Fundraiser, with beer garden and food stand open from 4 to 11 p.m. and live music by Sideline from 6 to 10 p.m., Centennial Park, Worthington.
Friday, July 2
Southwest Minnesota Honor Flight Fundraiser, with beer garden and food stand open from 4 to 11 p.m. and live music by Sideline from 6 to 10 p.m., Centennial Park, Worthington.
Independence Day Celebration, with carnival booths, kiddie train, Ferris wheel, wagon rides, petting zoo, performances by the Celebration Iowa Singers and Jazz Band and food stand, beginning at 5:30 p.m., Village Northwest Unlimited, Sheldon, Iowa.
“Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,” presented by the Sheldon High School Summer Theatre program, 7 p.m., Sheldon Community High School, 1700 E. Fourth St., Sheldon, Iowa. Phone (712) 324-2501.
Currie July 4 Spectacular, sponsored by the Currie Town and Country Booster Club, bean bag tournament, sponsored by the Currie Fire Department, 7 p.m. at the Currie City Park.
“The Girls of the Garden Club,” 8 p.m., Okoboji Summer Theatre, Okoboji, Iowa. For ticket information, phone (712) 332-7773.
Saturday, July 3
Antique Show & Flea Market, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. or later, Vick’s Corner, 2048 Iowa 9, Spirit Lake, Iowa.
24th annual Prairie Reapers Power Reunion, Massey tractors featured, all makes welcome, tractor pull at 11 a.m., parade at noon, Old-Time Fiddlers of South Dakota perform from 5 to 7 p.m., Pioneer Village, Worthington.
Seventh annual Steve Lenz Memorial Fund Run, with donations made to area charities and Toys for Tots, door prizes, raffle items and food, all vehicles welcome, stops in Hadley, Woodstock, Jasper, Beaver Creek, Adrian and Rushmore, registration beginning at 11 a.m. and ride beginning at noon, Lismore.
“Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,” presented by the Sheldon High School Summer Theatre program, 2 p.m., Sheldon Community High School, 1700 E. Fourth St., Sheldon, Iowa. Phone (712) 324-2501.
Currie July 4th Spectacular, sponsored by the Currie Town and Country Booster Club, with men’s slow pitch softball tournament at 8 a.m., Currie Ball Park, waffle breakfast, sponsored by Currie Sons of the Legion, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Currie Fire Hall and street dance featuring Bob & the Beachcombers from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
“The Girls of the Garden Club,” 4:30 and 8 p.m., Okoboji Summer Theatre, Okoboji, Iowa. For ticket information, phone (712) 332-7773.
Pork Chop Supper, serving baked and breaded chop, boiled potatoes and gravy, vegetable, applesauce, tea rolls and coffee, 5 p.m. until gone, Eagles Club, 205 Oxford St., Worthington.
Summer Pork Cookout, sponsored by the Heron Lake Pork Producers, serving pork chops, potato salad, baked beans and lemonade, also strawberries and ice cream served by the Heron Lake Community Club, 5:30 p.m., Heron Lake Community Center, Heron Lake.
Singles Dance, sponsored by Northwest Iowa Area Singles Group, dance lessons at 7:15 p.m., music by Sounds Unlimited, singles and couples welcome, 8 p.m. to midnight, Hap Ketelson Community Center, Everly, Iowa
Heron Lake Street Dance, sponsored by the Young Men’s Club, music by 69 Cents, Main Street, Heron Lake.
Sunday, July 4
Antique Show & Flea Market, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. or later, Vick’s Corner, 2048 Iowa 9, Spirit Lake, Iowa.
Old-Fashioned Independence Day Celebration, also Prairie Reapers Power Reunion, with church service at 9:30 a.m., three melodrama performances for “Beautiful Beaulah Belle” at 11 a.m., 1 and 2:30 p.m., heritage displays and demonstrations, tractor parade at noon and other events, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Pioneer Village, Worthington.
July 4 Spectacular, sponsored by the Currie Town and Country Booster Club, men’s slow pitch softball tournament, 8 a.m., Currie Ball Park, volleyball tournament, 9 a.m., Currie City Park, booster club annual picnic and membership drive, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Currie City Park, bean bag tournament, sponsored by Currie Fire Department, noon, Currie City Park, fireworks, dusk, Currie City Park, Currie.
Fourth of July Celebration, with kiddie pedal pull at 11 a.m., kiddie parade at 2:15 p.m., parade at 2:30 p.m., patriotic program, antique tractor display, ice cream social, beer garden, kiddie rides and games, concessions, bingo, 6:30 p.m. variety show, music by Roxbury Drive from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., and fireworks at approximately 10 p.m., Okabena.
“The Girls of the Garden Club,” 6 p.m., Okoboji Summer Theatre, Okoboji, Iowa. For ticket information, phone (712) 332-7773.
“Amazing” Worthington City Band Concert, 7:30 p.m., Chautauqua Park, Worthington.
Fireworks, at dusk, Centennial Park, Worthington. In case of inclement weather, the display will move to Monday.
Monday, July 5
Antique Show & Flea Market, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. or later, Vick’s Corner, 2048 Iowa 9, Spirit Lake, Iowa.
Tuesday, July 6
Farmers Market, 4 to 7 p.m., former Campbell Soup parking lot, downtown Worthington.
“See How They Run,” a fast-paced comedy, 8 p.m., Okoboji Summer Theatre, Okoboji, Iowa. Phone (712) 332-7773.
Wednesday, July 7
“See How They Run,” a fast-paced comedy, 8 p.m., Okoboji Summer Theatre, Okoboji, Iowa. For ticket information, phone (712) 332-7773.
Thursday, July 8
Historic Dayton House Tours, 1:30 p.m., 1311 Fourth Ave., Worthington.
Burger Basket Night, serving from 5 to 8 p.m., Eagles Club 3282, 205 Oxford St., Worthington.
“Sweeney Todd,” presented by the Sheldon High School Summer Theatre program, 8 p.m., Sheldon Community High School, 1700 E. Fourth St., Sheldon, Iowa. Phone (712) 324-2501.
“See How They Run,” a fast-paced comedy, 8 p.m., Okoboji Summer Theatre, Okoboji, Iowa. For ticket information, phone (712) 332-7773.
Friday, July 9
Historic Dayton House Happy Hour, 5 to 7 p.m., Historic Dayton House, 1311 Fourth Ave., Worthington.
“Sweeney Todd,” presented by the Sheldon High School Summer Theatre program, 8 p.m., Sheldon Community High School, 1700 E. Fourth St., Sheldon, Iowa. Phone (712) 324-2501.
“See How They Run,” a fast-paced comedy, 8 p.m., Okoboji Summer Theatre, Okoboji, Iowa. Phone (712) 332-7773.
Saturday, July 10
Farmers Market, 6:30 a.m. to noon, W-2’s Quality Meats, 362 Oxford St., Worthington.
“Skyfest: Wings and Wheels,” featuring aerobatics by the Airshow Aces Team, National Guard welcome home ceremony, military and civilian static displays, Now-and-Then car show, motorcycle show, Kid Zone and RC airplanes, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Southwest Minnesota Regional Airport, Marshall. Go to www.wcainc.org/skyfest.
Antique Tractor Pull, 11 a.m., Okabena.
“See How They Run,” a fast-paced comedy, 4:30 and 8 p.m., Okoboji Summer Theatre, Okoboji, Iowa. For tickets, phone (712) 332-7773.
Pork Chop Supper, serving grilled butterfly chop, baked potato, vegetable salad and roll, 5 to 7 p.m., American Legion Post 461, Round Lake.
“Sweeney Todd,” presented by the Sheldon High School Summer Theatre program, 8 p.m., Sheldon Community High School, 1700 E. Fourth St., Sheldon, Iowa. Phone (712) 324-2501.
Upper Midwest Singles Dance, with music by Sounds Unlimited, no line dancing, 8 p.m. to midnight, American Legion Hall, Brewster.
Sunday, July 11
“Skyfest: Wings and Wheels,” featuring aerobatics by the Airshow Aces Team, National Guard welcome home ceremony, military and civilian static displays, Now-and-Then car show, motorcycle show, Kid Zone activities and remote-controlled airplanes, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Southwest Minnesota Regional Airport, Marshall. Go to www.wcainc.org/skyfest.
South Dakota Old Time Fiddlers, 3 p.m., Pipestone Performing Arts Center, Pipestone. Phone 1-877-722-2787.
“See How They Run,” a fast-paced comedy, 6 p.m., Okoboji Summer Theatre, Okoboji, Iowa. For ticket information, phone (712) 332-7773.
Tuesday, July 13
Historic Dayton House Coffee, serving homemade treats, 8:30 to 11 a.m., Historic Dayton House, 1311 Fourth Ave., Worthington.
Laura Ingalls Wilder Museum bus tour, various pick-up times and sites, Walnut Grove. Phone Chris at the Plum Creek Library System (507) 376-5803.
Farmers Market, 4 to 7 p.m., former Campbell Soup parking lot, downtown Worthington.
“The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds,” 8 p.m., Okoboji Summer Theatre, Okoboji, Iowa. For ticket information, phone (712) 332-7773.
Wednesday, July 14
“The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds,” 8 p.m., Okoboji Summer Theatre, Okoboji, Iowa. For ticket information, phone (712) 332-7773.
Thursday, July 15
Historic Dayton House Tours, 1:30 p.m., 1311 Fourth Ave., Worthington.
Burger Basket Night, serving from 5 to 8 p.m., Eagles Club 3282, 205 Oxford St., Worthington
“The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds,” 8 p.m., Okoboji Summer Theatre, Okoboji, Iowa. For ticket information, phone (712) 332-7773.
Friday, July 16
“The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds,” 8 p.m., Okoboji Summer Theatre, Okoboji, Iowa. For ticket information, phone (712) 332-7773.
Saturday, July 17
Farmers Market, 6:30 a.m. to noon, W-2’s Quality Meats, 362 Oxford St., Worthington.
NorthStar Trail Travelers Summer Fun Walk, with trail lengths varying from 3k to 6k and participant picnic, Kilen Woods State Park, Lakefield. Go to www.nstt.org for more information.
“The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds,” 4:30 and 8 p.m., Okoboji Summer Theatre, Okoboji, Iowa. For ticket information, phone (712) 332-7773.
Sunday, July 18
NorthStar Trail Travelers Summer Fun Walk, with trail lengths varying from 3k to 6k and participant picnic, Lake Shetek State Park, Slayton. Go to www.nstt.org for more information.
“The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds,” 6 p.m., Okoboji Summer Theatre, Okoboji, Iowa. For ticket information, phone (712) 332-7773.
“At The Inn, Again,” featuring Marilyn Maye and her quartet of musicians, 7:30 p.m., The Inn at Lake Okoboji, 3301 Lakeshore Drive, Okoboji, Iowa. Phone 1-877-265-4386 for ticket information.
Sunday Night Dance, music by Shirley’s Band, 7 to 10:30 p.m., American Legion Hall, Brewster. Contact Roxann, 370-4461.
Tuesday, July 20
Farmers Market, 4 to 7 p.m., former Campbell Soup parking lot, downtown Worthington.
“At The Inn, Again,” featuring Marilyn Maye and her quartet of musicians, 7:30 p.m., The Inn at Lake Okoboji, 3301 Lakeshore Drive, Okoboji, Iowa. Phone 1-877-265-4386 for ticket information.
Wednesday, July 21
“At The Inn, Again,” featuring Marilyn Maye and her quartet of musicians, 7:30 p.m., The Inn at Lake Okoboji, 3301 Lakeshore Drive, Okoboji, Iowa. Phone 1-877-265-4386 for ticket information.
Thursday, July 22
Historic Dayton House Tours, 1:30 p.m., 1311 Fourth Ave., Worthington.
Burger Basket Night, serving from 5 to 8 p.m., Eagles Club 3282, 205 Oxford St., Worthington.
Laura Ingalls Wilder Museum bus tour, various pick-up times and sites, Walnut Grove. Phone Chris at the Plum Creek Library System (507) 376-5803.
Friday, July 23
“Connecting the Circle,” featuring contemporary Native American music by Michael Bucher, 7 p.m., Pipestone Performing Arts Center, Pipestone. Phone 1-877-722-2787.
Saturday, July 24
Farmers Market, 6:30 a.m. to noon, W-2’s Quality Meats, 362 Oxford St., Worthington.
Keepers Gathering and Traditional Pow wow, with drumming concert, Performing Arts Center, Moore Park, Hiawatha Avenue, Pipestone. Phone (507) 825-3734 or visit www.pipekeepers.org.
Sunday, July 25
Laura Ingalls Wilder Museum bus tour, various pick-up times and sites, Walnut Grove. Phone Chris at the Plum Creek Library System (507) 376-5803.
Keepers Gathering and Traditional Pow wow, with drumming concert, Performing Arts Center, Moore Park, Hiawatha Avenue, Pipestone. Phone (507) 825-3734 or visit www.pipekeepers.org.
Tuesday, July 27
Farmers Market, 4 to 7 p.m., former Campbell Soup parking lot, downtown Worthington.
Thursday, July 29
Historic Dayton House Tours, 1:30 p.m., 1311 Fourth Ave., Worthington.
Burger Basket Night, serving from 5 to 8 p.m., Eagles Club 3282, 205 Oxford St., Worthington
Laura Ingalls Wilder Museum bus tour, various pick-up times and sites, Walnut Grove. Phone Chris at the Plum Creek Library System (507) 376-5803.
Friday, July 30
Laura Ingalls Wilder Museum bus tour, various pick-up times and sites, Walnut Grove. Phone Chris at the Plum Creek Library System (507) 376-5803.
Saturday, July 31
Farmers Market, 6:30 a.m. to noon, W-2’s Quality Meats, 362 Oxford St., Worthington.
Sunday, Aug. 1
Sunday Night Dance, music by Shirley’s Band, 7 to 10:30 p.m., American Legion Hall, Brewster. Contact Roxann, 370-4461.
Tuesday, Aug. 3
Laura Ingalls Wilder Museum bus tour, various pick-up times and sites, Walnut Grove. Phone Chris at the Plum Creek Library System (507) 376-5803.
Farmers Market, 4 to 7 p.m., former Campbell Soup parking lot, downtown Worthington.
Thursday, August 5
Historic Dayton House Tours, 1:30 p.m., 1311 Fourth Ave., Worthington.
Burger Basket Night, serving from 5 to 8 p.m., Eagles Club 3282, 205 Oxford St., Worthington
Saturday, August 7
Farmers Market, 6:30 a.m. to noon, W-2’s Quality Meats, 362 Oxford St., Worthington.
Tuesday, Aug. 10
Historic Dayton House Coffee, serving homemade treats, 8:30 to 11 a.m., Historic Dayton House, 1311 Fourth Ave., Worthington.
Farmers Market, 4 to 7 p.m., former Campbell Soup parking lot, downtown Worthington.
Thursday, August 12
Historic Dayton House Tours, 1:30 p.m., 1311 Fourth Ave., Worthington.
Burger Basket Night, serving from 5 to 8 p.m., Eagles Club 3282, 205 Oxford St., Worthington
Saturday, Aug. 14
Farmers Market, 6:30 a.m. to noon, W-2’s Quality Meats, 362 Oxford St., Worthington.
Sunday, Aug. 15
Sunday Night Dance, music by Erv Reutzel Band, 7 to 10:30 p.m., American Legion Hall, Brewster. Contact Roxann, 370-4461.
Tuesday, Aug. 17
Farmers Market, 4 to 7 p.m., former Campbell Soup parking lot, downtown Worthington.
Thursday, August 19
Historic Dayton House Tours, 1:30 p.m., 1311 Fourth Ave., Worthington.
Burger Basket Night, serving from 5 to 8 p.m., Eagles Club 3282, 205 Oxford St., Worthington
Saturday, August 21
Farmers Market, 6:30 a.m. to noon, W-2’s Quality Meats, 362 Oxford St., Worthington.
Tuesday, Aug. 24
Farmers Market, 4 to 7 p.m., former Campbell Soup parking lot, downtown Worthington.
Thursday, August 26
Historic Dayton House Tours, 1:30 p.m., 1311 Fourth Ave., Worthington.
Burger Basket Night, serving from 5 to 8 p.m., Eagles Club 3282, 205 Oxford St., Worthington
Saturday, Aug. 28
Farmers Market, 6:30 a.m. to noon, W-2’s Quality Meats, 362 Oxford St., Worthington.
Tuesday, Aug. 31
Farmers Market, 4 to 7 p.m., former Campbell Soup parking lot, downtown Worthington.
Saturday, Sept. 4
Antique Show & Flea Market, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. or later, Vick’s Corner, 2048 Iowa 9, Spirit Lake, Iowa.
Farmers Market, 6:30 a.m. to noon, W-2’s Quality Meats, 362 Oxford St., Worthington.
Sunday, Sept. 5
Antique Show & Flea Market, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. or later, Vick’s Corner, 2048 Iowa 9, Spirit Lake, Iowa.
Sunday Night Dance, music by Shirley’s Band, 7 to 10:30 p.m., American Legion Hall, Brewster. Contact Roxann, 370-4461.
Monday, Sept. 6
Antique Show & Flea Market, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. or later, Vick’s Corner, 2048 Iowa 9, Spirit Lake, Iowa.
Tuesday, Sept. 7
Farmers Market, 4 to 7 p.m., former Campbell Soup parking lot, downtown Worthington.
Saturday, Sept. 11
Farmers Market, 6:30 a.m. to noon, W-2’s Quality Meats, 362 Oxford St., Worthington.
Tuesday, Sept. 14
Historic Dayton House Coffee, serving homemade treats, 8:30 to 11 a.m., Historic Dayton House, 1311 Fourth Ave., Worthington.
Farmers Market, 4 to 7 p.m., former Campbell Soup parking lot, downtown Worthington.
Saturday, Sept. 18
Farmers Market, 6:30 a.m. to noon, W-2’s Quality Meats, 362 Oxford St., Worthington.
Sunday, Sept. 19
Sunday Night Dance, music by Erv Reutzel Band, 7 to 10:30 p.m., American Legion Hall, Brewster. Contact Roxann, 370-4461.
Tuesday, Sept. 21
Farmers Market, 4 to 7 p.m., former Campbell Soup parking lot, downtown Worthington.
Saqturday, Sept. 25
Farmers Market, 6:30 a.m. to noon, W-2’s Quality Meats, 362 Oxford St., Worthington.
Tuesday, Sept. 28
Farmers Market, 4 to 7 p.m., former Campbell Soup parking lot, downtown Worthington.
Sunday, Oct. 3
Sunday Night Dance, music by Shirley’s Band, 7 to 10:30 p.m., American Legion Hall, Brewster. Contact Roxann, 370-4461.
Oct. 12
Historic Dayton House Coffee, serving homemade treats, 8:30 to 11 a.m., Historic Dayton House, 1311 Fourth Ave., Worthington.
Oct. 17
Sunday Night Dance, music by Shirley’s Band, 7 to 10:30 p.m., American Legion Hall, Brewster. Contact Roxann, 370-4461.
Nov. 9
Historic Dayton House Coffee, serving homemade treats, 8:30 to 11 a.m., Historic Dayton House, 1311 Fourth Ave., Worthington.
Dec. 14
Historic Dayton House Coffee, serving homemade treats, 8:30 to 11 a.m., Historic Dayton House, 1311 Fourth Ave., Worthington.
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