Sunday, April 23, 2017

And Hello, Monday




April 24, 2017
North Iowa Food Coalition & Advocacy Lunch & Learn - North Iowa Events Center, 3700 4th St. SW (641-423-3811). The North Iowa Food Coalition is hosting an advocacy lunch and learn to highlight how decision makers across North Iowa get involved in food systems. This program will help participants better understand policies and how they relate to food system development in our nine county region. Come and learn from panelists about their involvement in food policy development, engage and network with peers and consider ways to get involved. The North Iowa Food Coalition meeting will provide space to debrief from the Lunch and Learn, we well as share about priority projects, and discuss additional projects and programs going on in our region related to food systems.   Advocacy Lunch & Learn: 12-1:30pm/North Iowa Food Coalition: 1:30-3:30pm. FREE admission and open to the public. 

April 25, 2017
Ruku Ceramics (adult/teen class) - Charles H. MacNider Art Museum, 303 2nd St. SE (641-421-3666). Some pottery experience required. Tuesdays: May 9 & 16 from 5:30-8:00pm.
April 26, 2017
Epiphany Parish Spring Salad Luncheon -  Columbia Club (Knights of Columbus Hall), 551 S. Taft. Epiphany Parish, Churches of St. Joseph & Holy Family, will be holding their annual Salad Luncheon from 11am-1pm.  Tickets are only $7.00 and are available at the door or in advance at the Parish Office, 300 5th St. SE. Hot casserole, variety of salads, roll & beverage. Bake Sale, pie by the Slice & Epiphany Parish cards on sale. What a great way to celebrate Administrative Professionals Day!

STOMP - NIACC Auditorium, 500 College Drive (641-422-4188). An eight member troupe uses everything but conventional percussion instruments- matchboxes, wooden poles, brooms, garbage cans, Zippo lighters, hubcaps - to fill the stage with magnificent rhythms. Show begins at 7:30. Tickets start at $20. Call or order online for tickets at

April 27, 2017
Cerro Gordo County S.A.L.T. ForumGrace Church, 440 North Illinois Ave,(west side, entrance E) The Seniors and Law Enforcement Together will have a forum with the agency booths opening at 8:45am and the program at 10am. Free to the public.

The Big Five-Oh (April 27-30) - Mason City Community Theatre, 215 S Delaware (641-424-6424)Box office open 1-5pm weekdays. Show times Thursday-Saturday 7pm; Sunday 2pm.  Whoever said that life is better after fifty better be right! George Thomas is turning fifty on Saturday, and it has been a terrible week. His dog is sick, he son is a slacker, his daughter wants to marry a Republican, and has a neurotic wife. Through these trying days, George will discover the wonders of family, the responsibly of parenthood, and the results of his latest physical.

What’s Happening in Mason City & North Iowa Sept. 6 – Sept 13

September 7-9, 2018 Mason City Civil War Reenactment – East Park, located at the corner of East State Street and South Virginia Ave. ...