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Cherokee Public Library Hours:
Open Monday, Wednesday & Thursday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.,
Tuesday & Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and
Saturdays, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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The County Engineer's office
hours:
7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
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The VA Office will be open 8:30 to 3:30 Monday and Wednesday and
8:30 to 2:30 on Fridays
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The Cherokee Adult Day Services (CADS) provides
services for people days of activity, leisure and fun. Hours of operation
are Monday thru Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information or to
visit the program call 225-4531 or e-mail at
cherokeeworksads@yahoo.com.
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The Cherokee American Legion will no longer have Bingo on Thursdays or the
first Saturday of the month.
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The local Head Start program is now taking applications for the 2012
school year. Head Start is a FREE pre-school program for 3 & 4 year olds.
Head Start offers education, nutrition, health, disability services and
family support. For more information contact the local Mid-Sioux
Opportunity, Outreach office or call 1-800-859-2025.
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Mid-Sioux Opportunity will be taking applications for the Low-income Home
Energy Assistance Program (LiHEAP) until April 30, 2012. Applications are
accepted on a first come/first served basis. Call Mid-Sioux Opportunity,
Inc. Monday to Friday from 9 to 12 and 12:30 to 3 p.m.at 225-3322 or (800)
859-2025.
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The Cherokee Soil & Water Conservation District is taking orders for
trees and shrubs for spring pickup.
To request an order form call 225-4151 or stop in the office at 314 Lake
Street in Cherokee.
Early order discounts are available until November 29th.
Profits are used for scholarships, the 4th grade poster
contest, and other educational programs.
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The Cherokee County Landfill will be closed Saturdays in January,
February and March.
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Youth Indoor Soccer will be Saturday mornings beginning February 18 thru
March 31. Cost is $15 per child. Registrations are now being accepted.
Call 225-2715 or go online at
www.cherokeeiowa.net or e-mail
cityckerd@evertek.net to register.
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4 On 4 Adult Volleyball will be February 23 thru April 12. Cost is $75 per
team and registration deadline is February 15. Call 225-2715 to register.
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Sundays, Now thru May 6
- Divorce Care for Adults and Divorce Care 4 Kids (ages 5-12) on
Sundays until May 6 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Hope Reformed Church
(Grace Room) at 919 Grand Ave North in Spencer. Must pre-register by
calling 712-262-3016 between 9 a.m. and
3:30 p.m. Monday thru Thursday. Free child care for children under 5
if pre-registered.
Monday, February 6
- Moms Group will meet at 4 p.m. every Monday at the St. Paul United
Methodist Church. For information or questions contact Melony at
229-7568.
- Sit & Stitch every Monday afternoon at the Library at 1:00 p.m.
- "The Good Times Place" located at the Cherokee Community Center
will have Open Painting at 9 a.m.
- Rotary meets at noon.
- AA Meeting is at 8 p.m. every Monday night.
Tuesday, February 7
- "Chamber Chat" on KCHE at 8:20 a.m.
- "The Good Times Place" located at the Cherokee Community Center
will have Rock Painting, Crafts and Sewing at 9 a.m.; Thai Chi from
1:30 to 2:30 p.m., 500 Club at 1 p.m. (Call 225-4727 to pre-register).
- Story Time at the Cherokee Library will be today from 10:30 to 11
a.m.
- The Holstein American Legion will have Bingo at the Holstein
Legion Hall every Tuesday evening at 6:30 p.m.
- The Cherokee County Ag Show will be at the WITCC Convention Center
from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Lunch will be from 12 noon to 1 p.m. For further
information call the Chamber at 225-6414.
- The Aurelia Commercial Club will meet at
5:15 p.m. at Village Boutique.
Wednesday, February 8
- Iowa State University Extension in Cherokee and Western Iowa Tech
Community College and HyVee are partnering together to offer a
Learning with Lunch educational workshop that will be at noon at the
Western Iowa Tech Community College campus in Cherokee and will last
approximately 45 minutes to one hour. Cost is $6 per person which
covers the cost of a light lunch and pre-registration the day before
the class is required. Call 225-6196 or e-mail xcherokee@iastate.edu
to pre-register. Future workshops will be held on the second Wednesday
of each month through April.
- AA Wednesday Night Big Book Group meets at 8 p.m.
every Wednesday.
Thursday, February 9
Read-It Book Discussion group will meet at 10 a.m. at the Cherokee
Library. Bring the book you’re currently reading and come for coffee,
cookies and conversation.
"The Good Times Place" located at the Cherokee Community Center
will have Wood Carving with Gary Chase at 1 p.m.
NA meeting is every Thursday night at 7 p.m. Friday, February 10
The Chamber Coffee will be at 9:30 a.m. at The Gardens.
"The Good Times Place" located at the Cherokee Community Center
will have Tai Chi from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.
AA TGIF Group meets at 8 p.m. every Friday night.
Saturday, February 11
The Writing Group meets at the Cherokee Library from 10 a.m. to 12
Noon.
Sundays, Now thru May 6
Divorce Care for Adults and Divorce Care 4 Kids (ages 5-12) on
Sundays until May 6 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Hope Reformed Church
(Grace Room) at 919 Grand Ave North in Spencer. Must pre-register by
calling 712-262-3016 between 9 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Monday thru
Thursday. Free child care for children under 5 if pre-registered.
Sunday, February 12
Pilot Rock DAR Chapter is having their Awards Program today
beginning at 2 p.m. at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church in Cherokee.
This is a program to spotlight area youth and adults. The public is
invited to attend.
Monday, February 13
Moms Group will meet at 4 p.m. every Monday at the St. Paul United
Methodist Church. For information or questions contact Melony at
229-7568.
Sit & Stitch every Monday afternoon at the Library at 1:00 p.m.
"The Good Times Place" located at the Cherokee Community Center
will have Open Painting at 9 a.m.
Rotary meets at noon.
Fair Board Meeting at 7 p.m.
AA Meeting is at 8 p.m. every Monday night.
Tuesday, February 14
"Chamber Chat" on KCHE at 8:20 a.m. with CAASA.
"The Good Times Place" located at the Cherokee Community Center
will have Rock Painting, Crafts and Sewing at 9 a.m.; Thai Chi from
1:30 to 2:30 p.m., 500 Club at 1 p.m. (Call 225-4727 to pre-register).
Story Time at the Cherokee Library will be today from 10:30 to 11
a.m.
The Holstein American Legion will have Bingo at the Holstein
Legion Hall every Tuesday evening at 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday, February 15
AA Wednesday Night Big Book Group meets at 8
p.m. every Wednesday.
Tri-T EZ will meet at 1 p.m. at the home of Susan Julius.
Thursday, February 16
Read-It Book Discussion group will meet at 10 a.m. at the Cherokee
Library. Bring the book you’re currently reading and come for coffee,
cookies and conversation.
"The Good Times Place" located at the Cherokee Community Center
will have Wood Carving with Gary Chase at 1 p.m.
NA meeting is every Thursday night at 7 p.m.
Friday, February 17
The Chamber Coffee will be at 9:30 a.m. at Darren’s Clothing Co.
"The Good Times Place" located at the Cherokee Community Center
will have Tai Chi from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.
Wine Tasting at The Book Vine from 5:30 to
7 p.m.
AA TGIF Group meets at 8 p.m. every Friday night.
Saturday, February 18
Darrel Draper portrays Theodore Roosevelt in a costumed
re-enactment of Roosevelt on the campaign trail in his bid for the
presidency as the 1912 Progressive "Bull Moose" Party candidate. It
will be at 7:30 p.m. at the Sanford Museum.
There will be a Benefit Show for UNICEF to aid the people affected
by the drought and famine in the Horn of Africa at The Gathering Place
at 7 p.m. All proceeds
will go to UNICEF.
There will be a Legislative Forum at 10 a.m. at City Hall.
Sunday, February 19
Marcus Community Fair Appreciation Supper at the Marcus Community
Center with a social hour at 6 p.m. and a catered meal at 7 p.m. All
Fair volunteers are urged to attend.
Sundays, Now thru May 6
Divorce Care for Adults and Divorce Care 4 Kids (ages 5-12) on
Sundays until May 6 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Hope Reformed Church
(Grace Room) at 919 Grand Ave North in Spencer. Must pre-register by
calling 712-262-3016 between 9 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Monday thru
Thursday. Free child care for children under 5 if pre-registered.
ONGOING EVENTS:
The Catholic Daughters of America meet the 1st Monday of the
month at 5:45 p.m. in the IC Church Hall (No July or August)
Moms Group will meet at 4 p.m. every Monday at the St. Paul
United Methodist Church. For information or questions contact Melody
at 229-3641.
"The Good Times Place" located at the Cherokee Community Center
will have Painting Group at 9 a.m. with Barb McGee every Monday.
Cherokee Knights of Columbus officers meeting first
Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at K.C. Hall. (Sept. thru May)
The Regular KC meeting is the 3rd Monday of each
month with wives and widows invited. 6:30 Social and 7:00 p.m. Dinner at
K.C. Hall. (Sept. thru May)
Rotary meets every Monday at Noon.
The Parkinson's Disease Support Group meets the 4th
Monday of every month at the library in Holstein at 6:30 p.m.
Sit & Stitch every Monday afternoon at the Library
at 1:00 p.m.
Bingo at the Holstein Legion Hall every Tuesday
evening at 7:00.
"The Good Times Place" located at the Cherokee Community Center
will have Rock Painting/Crafts and Sewing at 9 a.m. and 500 Club at 1 p.m.
every Tuesday. Pre-register for 500 by
calling 225-4727.
Cherokee Aviation Authority meets the 2nd Tuesday
of the month at 7:00 p.m. at the airport.
Home Schoolers at the Library will be on Wednesdays
from 2-3:00 p.m.
After School Bunch will have their meetings at the
Library on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday at 3:45 p.m.
Youth in Action/4H will meet on the 1st and 3rd
Thursday at the Library at 3:45.
Senior Coffee at 9:30 a.m. at The Gardens every Thursday.
Read-It Book Discussion Group at the Library will
be on Thursday mornings at 10:00 a.m.
"The Good Times Place" located at the Cherokee Community Center
will have noon potluck the second Thursday of the month and wood carving
and sewing/knitting, etc. every Thursday.
After School "Good News Club" for all
elementary kids will meet on Fridays at the Roosevelt Elementary School
from 3:15-4:30 p.m. This will be a fun time of Bible stories, games,
songs, snacks and more. If interested have your child pick up a permission
slip in the office at Roosevelt. A permission slip is required to attend.
The Cherokee Regional Medical Center Auxiliary will
meet the 2nd Friday of each month. The meetings will be held at noon in
the Education Room next to the cafeteria. Everyone is encouraged to
attend.
Terrific Toddlers will meet one Saturday a month at
the Library at 10:30
a.m. 1-2-3-4 year olds, accompanied by a responsible person will meet for
stories, puppetry, finger plays, flannel board stories, a simple craft, a
snack and lots of fun!
CHEROKEE MINI BUS
SCHEDULE
Call
712-225-4488 to make arrangements
or if you are in an area not listed below
Cherokee
- 7:30 am to 4:00 pm Monday through
Friday, except holidays
Cost $1 per stop. If going to congregate meals, doctor or
grocery store and are 60 or over, if you can't afford to pay you don't
have to. We would appreciate a $1 donation. $2 if in a
wheel chair. (Rate increase as of July 1: Curb to Curb is $3.50 and Door to
Door is $6.00).
Sioux City two times per month.
1st and 3rd Fridays (except in January it will be Jan. 8 and 22 because of
the Jan. 1st holiday). Leave Cherokee around 8 am and leave Sioux
City mall at 3 pm. $10 round trip fee. Add $.50 for each extra
stop. Need at least 24 hour notice.
Aurelia every Friday. $5 round
trip fee to Cherokee and back. Need at least 24 hour notice.
Larrabee every Friday. $5 round
trip fee. Need at least 24 hour notice.
Marcus
Monday through Friday, except holidays. Cost
$1 per stop. If going to congregate meals, doctor or grocery
store and are 60 or over, if you can't afford it pay you don't have to.
We would appreciate a $1 donation. $2 if in a wheel chair.
Cleghorn, Meriden, Quimby or Washta
every Thursday. $5 round trip fee to Cherokee and back. Need at
least 24 hour notice.
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