Calendar Camp Courageous in Monticello currently selling their annual fruitcakes. Fruitcakes will be sold at various outlets in the state, as well as at the Camp or online at www.campcourageous.org. For more info, call the Camp at 319-465-5916. The City of Manchester welcomes your nominations for the Nice Neighbor Award. The award is given continuously each month. If you know of someone who deserves to be nominated for doing kind acts and being a good neighbor, send a nomination letter to Mayor Milt Kramer at the city hall. The Edgewood Library is offering Story Time for kids on Wednesday nights from 7 to 7:30 pm. All three year olds through kindergarten are invited to join the library for fun and learning through books, fingerplays, games and crafts. This year's sessions will focus on animals. The Edgewood Library also offers a Book Club for adults. The book discussion group meets every other month on Monday nights at 7 pm--Jan. 28th, Mar. 24th, May 19th and July 28th. May 2008 May 3 Springtime at Shermans May 8 Customer Service Seminar featuring  Tim Smith Thursday, May 8, 2008 9 AM – noon   or  1 PM to 4 PM Comfort Inn,  527 16th Ave.  SE   Dyersville, To reserve seats   800-658-3406  Free to the first 4 representatives of your business.  Additional seats  $10.00 May 9 Friday, May 9th is the final day to register to attend the "Spice Up My Kitchen Dinner" event, sponsored by the Manchester After Five Connection. The dinner will be held Monday, May 12th at 6:45 pm at Betty's Bread Basket in Manchester. Dinner will feature Ardith Herring from Roses in the Snow, who will demonstrate how you can change the look of your kitchen on any budget. Inclusive cost is $8.50. For reservations, call Dianne Oberbroeckling at 927-2450 or Norma Kelchen at 927-5830. Reservations must be in by 12 noon. May 10 Saturday, May 10th, the Delaware County Master Gardeners will hold their annual plant sale from 9 to 10 am at the Delaware County Fairgrounds Quonset building. All perennials, sold for $3 each. Plants sell fast, so come early! Saturday, May 10th, Widner Drug and Gift Store's "Relay for Life" team will host a bake sale at their store location in Manchester from 8 am to noon. Gluten-free baked goods will be available. Proceeds go to the Relay for Life. Reserved tickets are still available for West Delaware's "Swing into Spring", which will be held Saturday, May 10th at Hanson Auditorium at 7 pm. Featuring premier show choir WD Forte, prep show choir Crescendo, and WD Jazz Band, along with individual and small group talent. All reserved seating, with adults $7, and those 18 and under $5. Contact the West Delaware High School office for tickets. Remaining reserved seats will be available at the door. Saturday, May 10th, the 6th Annual Littleport Reunion will be held at the Littleport Park shelter at 12 noon. Everyone is welcome. Sponsored by Hope Lutheran Church of Littleport. May 11 Sunday, May 11th, it's the 2nd Annual St. Mary's Mother's Day Breakfast from 8 am to noon at St. Mary's Parish Center in Manchester. Serving scrambled eggs, egg casserole, cheesy hashbrowns, fresh fruit, carved ham and maple link sausages, cinnamon rolls, assorted flavored breads, coffee, juice and milk. Advance tickets only, with adults $10, children 5-12 $5 and 4 and under free. Tickets available at St. Mary's School during school hours. Proceeds will be split between a new automatic external defibrillator for St. Paul's School of Religion, Catholic Relief Services and the Delaware County Food Pantry. Sunday, May 11th, a Mother's Day Wildflower Walk will be held at the Osborne Nature Center near Elkader from 2 to 4 pm. May 12 Monday, May 12th, you're invited to attend "A Sweet Song" Luncheon at Betty's Bread Basket in Manchester from 12:30 to 2 pm. Louise Johnson of Guttenberg will speak about her honey farm. $7.50 per person. Reservations and complimentary nursery--call Kim Lewis at 927-2928 or Jennifer Crawford at 927-3124. Hosted by Manchester Christian Women. May 13 Tuesday, May 13th, Parents as Teachers Family Fun Night will be held from 6:30 to 7:30 pm at Regional Medical Center. Interactive stations with music, games and gross motor activities. Healthy snacks will be provided. Free and open to the public. For more info, call 927-7599. Tuesday, May 13th, the Delaware County Republicans are hosting a forum featuring the four Republican candidates for Delaware County Supervisor. The question and answer forum will start at 7 pm at Cedar Lodge Restaurant in Manchester, with doors opening at 6:30 pm. There will be opportunities both before and after the forum to speak one-on-one with the candidates. Representative Steve Lukan will moderate the event. All Delaware County residents are encouraged to attend. May 14 Wednesday, May 14th, you're encouraged to donate blood at Manchester's 30th Anniversary Community Blood Drive. Stop by the Delaware County Community Center from 11:30 am to 6 pm. Enjoy refreshments, including strawberries and ice cream. To make an appointment, call 1-800-GIVE-LIFE or visit givebloodgivelife.org. Walk-ins also welcome. Wednesday, May 14th, West Delaware's Senior Awards Ceremony will be held at 7 pm in Hanson Auditorium. This is a semi-formal event. The public is invited to attend. May 15 Thursday, May 15th, everyone is invited to attend an Open House to welcome new Delaware County Extension Director Mike Henderson. The Open House will be held from 3 to 6 pm at the Extension Office in Manchester. Refreshments will be served. May 18 The Sounds of Nashville Delaware County Fairgrounds Manchester 2:00 PM Sunday, May 18th, Camp Courageous of Iowa in Monticello will hold the 21st annual "Cruisin' for Camp Courageous" from 10 am to 4 pm. Presented by the Cedar Valley Street Rods, this is one of Iowa's largest charity car shows and features hundreds of show cars, race cars and trucks. This is a family event with a large silent and live auction, kids games, food, music and huge craft show. New this year will be Matchbox car races. Participants are asked to bring their favorite car and join in the fun! Admission is $5 for adults, with children 12 and under free when accompanied by an adult. All proceeds go to Camp Courageous. For more info, contact the Camp at 319-465-5916. May 20 Tuesday, May 20th, the Delaware County Advisory Board meeting will be held at 10:30 am at Delaware County Community Services in Manchester. Interested persons are welcome to attend. Tuesday, May 20th, Diabetes Update will be held at Regional Medical Center from 4 to 5:30 pm. Free program with helpful information for those with diabetes or pre-diabetes and their families. For more information, call 927-7526. May 21 Wednesday, May 21st, Heartsaver CPR will be held at Regional Medical Center from 1 to 7 pm. Appointments required. Call 927-7551. May 25 Sunday, May 25th, West Delaware's graduation ceremony will be held at 2 pm in the high school gymnasium. Seniors should be at the school by 1:15 pm with their caps and gowns. Forms for pictures are available at the high school office. May 26 Monday, May 26th, a Memorial Day Mass will be held at St. Joseph's cemetary in Greeley at 10:30 am. Legion services will follow. In case of rain, the event will be moved to the Legion Hall in Greeley. May 30 Maquoketa Valley High School will be hosting the Dubuque Colts Drum & Bugle Corps May 30 - June 4th. A free community concert will be at the football field June 4th at 7 pm. June 2008 June 4 Maquoketa Valley High School will be hosting the Dubuque Colts Drum & Bugle Corps May 30 - June 4th. A free community concert will be at the football field June 4th at 7 pm. June 6 First Friday at 5 Downtown Manchester June 8 Sunday, June 8  @  3 PM    Hartwick Husky’s Water Ski Club On Lake Delhi near Camp-O-Delhi June 15 Sunday, June 15th, a Father's Day Pancake Breakfast will be held at Fellowship Hall of Manchester United Methodist Church from 7 to 11 am. Menu includes pancakes, ham, sausage, eggs, fresh fruit, juices, coffee and milk. Advance tickets are $5 for adults, and $3 for children 5-12. Tickets will cost a dollar more at the door. Proceeds go toward future CORE and church mission trips. June 19 Thursday, June 19.   5:30 PM  - 8:30 PM “Street Carnival” Fund Raiser For Delaware County Special Olympics Teams On South Franklin St. Music, dance, carnival games, street games, Face painting, Sidewalk Chalk, Carnival King and Queen   Concessions  -  Silent Auction, Kids Tractor Pull June 20 Manchester Chamber Golf Outing Manchester Golf Course Manchester 1:00 PM June 26-29 Edgewood Rodeo Days July 2008 July 7-13 Delaware County Fair August 2008 August 23 Saturday, August 23  @  3 PM    Hartwick Husky’s Water Ski Club On Lake Delhi near Camp-O-Delhi

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