Community Briefs

A-2-Jr. “Community” Christian Youth group (for middle school teens) will meet Wednesday, November 30, in the Wellman Elementary gym. For more information contact Aaron Fleming at 319-646-2390.

The IMS music department will present its annual Christmas Concert Sunday, December 4, at 2 p.m. in the school’s Celebration Hall.  The concert will feature both choral and instrumental music, large and small ensembles.  All are under the direction of Karenza Yoder; a freewill offering will be taken to support the music program.  All are welcome to attend.

The Wellman Advance office will be closed during the Thanksgiving weekend, November 24-25.  Deadlines remain at noon on Monday. Please plan accordingly. We wish everyone a safe and happy Thanksgiving weekend.

In observance of Thanksgiving Day, the Conservation Education Center at Marr Park will be closed Thursday, November 24 and Friday, November 25.

Celebrate the holiday season in downtown Wellman at the Festival of Trees Saturday, November 26, beginning at 3:15 p.m. There will be music, cider and at 4 p.m. 10 live, decorated Christmas trees will be acutioned.

Santa and Mrs. Claus will be at the Goodwin Senior Dining in downtown Wellman from 3:30 to 5 p.m. with goodies. The Advance will be taking photos of children with Santa. See the Bountiful Harvest section for more information.

Hospice of Washington County will hold its Community Memorial Service at 4 p.m. Sunday, November 20, at the United Presbyterian Church in Washington.

The Wellman Advance office will be closed during the Thanksgiving weekend, November 24-25.  Deadlines remain at noon on Monday. Please plan accordingly. We wish everyone a safe and happy Thanksgiving weekend.

During the month of Thanksgiving, Bright Futures Chiropractic in Kalona is raising money for the Kalona Food Pantry.  In exchange for a $27 donation to the Food Pantry, Dr. Chris Grier will donate first day services to all new patients. To learn more e-mail Dr.Grier@BrightFuturesChiro.com.

A-2-Jr. “Community” Christian Youth group (for middle school teens) will meet Wednesday, November 30, in the Wellman Elementary gym. For more information contact Aaron Fleming at 319-646-2390.

Family Fun Night and Health Fair will be held Friday, November 18, from 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. in the Parkside Activities Center in Wellman. A small entrance fee per family includes dinner. and a side dish.

The Wellman Garden Club will have a meeting November 18, at the Cherry Blossom Boutique in Kalona.  Bobbie Peiffer will be the speaker.  Coffeetime will follow in the Kalona Bakery.  Those wishing to carpool may meet in the Asbury U. M. Church parking lot in Wellman at 1:30 p.m.