June 2012

Upcoming Events

1-Jun	West Bend Chamber Golf Tournament; Three person alternate shot, meal and drawing for prizes following the tournament. Contact Lisa Sewell at 515-887-2181 for more information; West Bend

1-Jun	13th Annual Business Appreciation Day Golf Outing; 9 Holes, 3 person best shot followed by ribeye dinner and prizes. Contact Deb Hite at 712-852-2283 for more information; Emmetsburg

2-Jun	West Bend Sidewalk / Garage Sales; Merchant sidewalk sales, residential garage salse, lunch BBQ on Main Street. For more information contact West Bend Chamber of Commerce at 515-887-2181; West Bend

3-Jun	Pancake, Sausage & Egg Breakfast sponsored by Ruthven American Legion Post 33 from 7:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at the Ruthven Legion Hall. Free Will Offering; Ruthven

7-Jun	Weekly "Thursday Morning Coffee Hour"; Begins at Time Square at 9:00 am. Sponsored by Whittemore Betterment Committee and other local volunteers; Bring your lawn chair and enjoy genuine hometown hospitality at its finest! For more information contact Kathy Fraser at (515) 884-2265; Whittemore

8-Jun	Relay for Life from 12:00 am - 12:00 am; The Carnegie Library Lawn with the sight for this annual event. Lunch will be served in the park with entertainment. Inflatables will begin at 4:00 pm and supper at 5:30 pm. Celebration ceremonies will begin at 7:00 pm and luminaries at 9:30 pm. Come and help in the fight against cancer. For more information contact Kay Kinseth at 515-295-7068; Algona

10-Jun	Ninth Annual "Fishing Contest" at County-owned "Siems Park" southeast of Whittemore on Blacktop B-44 (200 Street); Free, fun and exciting for all ages 3 to 103! A great family-oriented event! Contest time is 12:00 noon - 3:00 p.m.; A hot-dog lunch follows and prizes are awarded at the end of the event; Children must be accompanied by an adult with a valid Iowa fishing license; For more information contact Ron Kollasch, President, Whittemore Gun Club (515) 884-2265; Whittemore

15-17 Jun	Swea City Fun Days; Swea City Fun Days Celebration. Main activities are held on Saturday, with the Parade at 11:00 am. Contact Nina Harbaugh with Swea City Community Club at 515-538-0620; Swea City

17-Jun	Pancake, Sausage & Egg Breakfast sponsored by Ruthven American Legion Post 33 from 7:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at the Ruthven Legion Hall. Free Will Offering; Ruthven

16-Jun	Mindy's Miles; Bicycle ride in honor of Mindy Bruellman and Chris Gearhart. Various route lengths and many stop along the way. BBQ in park after ride. For more information contact Meredith Stevens at 515-577-4436 or Cindy Bruellman 515-887-2957; West Bend

22-24-Jun	100th Anniversary Celebration of the Grotto of the Redemption; Three day celebration of the Grotto, Father dobberstein, and all who have worked and visited in the 100 years of the Grotto's existence. Auctions, a Parade and an Art Show, Youth Speaker and Christian Rock Band are just a few of our planned events. Contact Darcie Kramer at the Grotto 800-868-3641 or www.westbendgrotto.com for more information.; West Bend

29-Jun	Party in the Park; Free concert in the park Kids Games & Food Stands. Contact Vicki Mallory at the Algona Chamber at 515-295-7201; Algona

29-Jun - 1-Jul	West Bend 4th of July Celebration; Friday: Pedal Tractor Pull, BBQ, Street Dance. Saturday: Parade, Entertainment, Auction, Games, Fireworks. Sunday: Breakfast. For more information contact West Bend Chamber of Commerce at 515-887-2181; West Bend