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Creston High School performs Disney’s ‘High School Musical’ (Nov. 13-15)
Creston Community High School’s production of Disney’s “High School Musical” is 7 p.m. at the Creston High School auditorium. There are two online event links located on the back page of https://bit.ly/2H40t3W. Visit this link for complete program information and online program information.
Virtual ‘murder mystery’ (Oct. 5-Nov. 25)
Help! Library Director Aric Bishop has been murdered! (virtually... that is). Help Gibson Memorial Library Detective Agency solve his murder. This is a free virtual murder mystery starting Oct. 5 through Nov. 25 and each Friday new information and clues will be released on the Gibson Memorial Library Facebook event page, as well as the library's website at www.creston.lib.ia.us.
Green Valley State Park closed for special deer hunt (Nov. 13-15)
The Nov. 13 weekend will be the annual special park deer hunt at Green Valley State Park. The campground will be closed for camping Friday, Nov. 13 through Sunday Nov. 15. The entire park will be closed to the general public for all activities Nov. 14 and Nov. 15 for the yearly deer hunt. To ensure a safe event, extra DNR staff will be on hand to patrol the park boundaries.
Macksburg UMC’s ‘Grab-and-go’ dinner (Nov. 14)
The Macksburg United Methodist Church will host a “Grab and Go” dinner with curbside order and pickup from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14. Choose from chili or chicken and noodles over real mashed potatoes, a roll, and choice of a pumpkin bar or brownie. A free will offering will be accepted for dinner. There will also be whole pies for sale from $10 to $12. Plus, check out the Macksburg United Methodist Church Facebook page for bazaar and silent auction items.
Blood drive
(Nov. 18)
A Red Cross blood drive will be held 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 18 at Orient-Macksburg School. Schedule an appointment online at redcrossblood.org.
Crossroads ‘First Responders’ Support Group’ (Nov. 19)
Crossroads Behavioral Health Services are hosting free support groups for first responders to share their experiences and offer each other support. There will be three sessions, this the second group starts at 4 p.m. Nov. 19. Call 641-782-8457 to register. The sessions will be held in person and via Zoom. A certified mental health therapist will be on hand to offer assistance.
Adult book club (Nov. 24)
The November adult book discussion will be 5 to 6 p.m. Nov. 24 on Zoom. The book being discussed is “Moloka’i” by Alan Brennert. Copies of the book may be picked up at the library to be checked out. Visit link: https://bit.ly/34iIvmT to join, Meeting ID: 852 420 7703.
‘Winter Wonderland on the Afton Square’ (Nov. 27)
Afton Community Club invites Afton residents, groups and families to decorate the square. Adopt a flower-pot tree to decorate with homemade ornaments. For more information contact the Afton Star Enterprise at 641-347-8721 to reserve a tree for decorating. Donations will be accepted.
The Great Union County Scavenger Hunt (Nov. 28)
The Gibson Memorial Library is hosting the Great Union County Scavenger Hunt, Nov. 28. This event is to search, scavenge and socially distance from your car. For registration details and other information about the event visit the Gibson Memorial Library Facebook page, website www.creston.lib.ia.us, email aricgbishop@gmail.com, or register using this link: https://bit.ly/30Bye2T.
‘There’s No Place Like Creston for the Holidays’ 2020 (Dec. 3-5)
December 3
• Festival of Trees, 9 a.m. until after the parade.
• Santa and Mrs. Claus arrive at First National Bank drive-up window from 5 to 7 p.m.
• Creston Art Center open house, 411 W. Adams St from 5 to 7:30 p.m.
• ISSB “Holiday Happenings” and ASP Funnel Cakes in ISSB parking lot 5 to 8 p.m.
• Lighted Christmas Parade in Uptown Creston, 7 p.m.
December 4
• Festival of Trees, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at American Home Design Center.
December 5
• Festival of Trees, 8 a.m. to noon at American Home Design Center.
• Quilt raffle drawing at noon, American Home Design Center.
For more information contact the Creston Chamber of Commerce at 641-782-7021, email chamber@crestoniowachamber.com, or visit website www.crestoniowachamber.com.
Santa in Creston (Dec. 3)
Santa Claus will be greeting children 5 to 7 p.m. Dec. 3 through the drive-thru window at First National Bank on West Adams Street. Letters for Santa may be brought to him at this event and slipped through the teller drawer. Alternatively, letters to Santa can be mailed to his home address: Santa Claus, North Pole.
Creston Lighted Christmas Parade (Dec. 3)
Creston Chamber of Commerce is hosting its lighted Christmas Parade 7 p.m. Dec. 3 in Uptown Creston. No registration is necessary and all entries must be lighted. For more info, contact the chamber office at 641-782-7021.
Holiday lights in the park (Dec. 4)
Ringgold County Conservation and the Ringgold Conservation Foundation are hosting a holiday lights in the park event at Poe Hollow Park. Visitors will be able to drive through Poe Hollow Parkand marvel at lighted displays in its winter wonderland. Entry fee for this event is $5.00 per vehicle.
'December Nights and Holiday Lights' drive through December (Dec 11-20)
Join the Creston and East Union FFA in a holiday lights show at the Union County Fairgrounds at Afton.
• Dec. 11, 12, 13 — 7 to 10 p.m.
• Dec. 18, 19, 20 — 7 to 10 p.m.
Creston and East Union FFA Chapters need donations for their light show display at the Union County Fairgrounds and are accepting donations of: Any Christmas/holiday related decorations, money, plywood, paint, extension cords, oats, glitter, sprinkes and sugar. Text or call FFA advisors Kelsey Bailey at 515-460-0946 or Jordan Thompson at 641-431-0264.
Crossroads ‘First Responders’ Support Group’ (Dec. 17)
Crossroads Behavioral Health Services are hosting free support groups for first responders to share their experiences and offer each other support. This is the third session, starting at 4 p.m. Nov. 19. Call 641-782-8457 to register. The sessions will be held in person and via Zoom. A certified mental health therapist will be on hand to offer assistance.