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Community Calendars
See library event calendars for La Cygne, Pleasanton, Mound City and Parker libraries below.
To have a public event included without charge on the community calendar, send the information by email to info@linncountyjournal.com or call or send text to 913-259-2546. Please include your name and a phone number where you can be reached in case there are questions.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 10
• Helping Hands and Hearts Food Pantry, Parker
United Methodist Church, 9 to 11 a.m.
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Prescott Library Board of Trustees meeting, Prescott Library, 5 p.m.
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La Cygne Planning and Zoning Commission, Community Building, 6 p.m.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 11
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Gym/Rec room open to public, Faith Chapel at Pleasanton, 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.
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Linn County Children’s Coalition, Courthouse Annex, 1 p.m.
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Faith Chapel Assembly of God Food Pantry, Pleasanton Church, 3 to 6 p.m.
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Parker City Council Meeting, Senior Center, 7 p.m.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13
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Reach Out Food Pantry, Prescott City Hall, south door, 9 to 11 a.m.
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Santa’s Workshop Christmas Event, Magician, Dancers, Food, Gingerbread House Decorating, Gift wrapping, Pleasanton HIVE Library, 3 to 6 p.m.
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Pleasanton Christmas Celebration, Soup and Chili Supper, Activities, Parade, 4:30 p.m. see ad on page 1
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Santa Comes to Parker, Parker Elementary School, 5 p.m., free-will donation dinner, gifts, see ad on page 1
MONDAY, DECEMBER 15
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Linn County Commission Meeting, Courthouse Annex, 9 a.m.
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Reach Out Food Pantry, Prescott City Hall, south door, 9 to 11 a.m.
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Mound City Municipal Court, City Hall, 9 a.m.
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Blue Mound City Council Meeting, City Hall, 6 p.m.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 16
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La Cygne Municipal Court, Community Building, 6 p.m.
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PWWSD No. 13 meeting, conference room at the Jennison Road Plant, 8 p.m.
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USD 362 Board Meeting, Prairie View board office, 7 p.m.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 17
• Helping Hands and Hearts Food Pantry, Parker
United Methodist Church, 9 to 11 a.m.
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Book Club, Parker, Library, 5:15 p.m.
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La Cygne City Council Meeting, Community Building, 7 p.m.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 18
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Gym/Rec room open to public, Faith Chapel at Pleasanton, 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 20
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Reach Out Food Pantry, Prescott City Hall, south door, 9 to 11 a.m.



WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 10
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Parent’s as Teachers (PAT) Winter Wonderland in Swan Room, 9:30 a.m.
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Homeschool Day, PK to second grade, 10 a.m.
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Homeschool Lunch, Walking tacos, cottage cheese, dessert, Noon
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Third grade and up homeschool, 1 p.m.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 11
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Geri-Fit, 11 a.m.
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Lunch, Meatloaf, scalloped potatoes, green beans, pears, dessert, Noon
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Program with Kareen King, Christmas Music,, 12:30 p.m.
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Bingo, 1 p.m.
MONDAY, DECEMBER 15
• Virtual Story Time, “Monster” Facebook Live, 9:30 a.m.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 16
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Story Time in the Swan Room, “Snow People”, 9:30 a.m.
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Geri-Fit, 11 a.m.
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Lunch, Baked Potato Bar, chili, cheese, broccoli, sour cream, cottage cheese, People with last names starting with M thru Z bring favorite dessert to share, Noon
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Games 12:30 p.m.
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STEM, 3:45 p.m.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 17
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Parent’s as Teachers (PAT) will be doing the program, 9:15 a.m.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 18
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Geri-Fit, 11 a.m.
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Lunch, Chicken Noodles over mashed potatoes, peas, apricots, People with last names starting with A thru L bring favorite dessert to share, Noon
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Program with Abbie Powell Extension, Caricatures for Seniors, 12:30 p.m.
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Christmas Games and Activities, Noon to 2 p.m.
NO MEALS WILL BE SERVED UNTIL TUESDAY, JAN. 13
IF SCHOOL IS CLOSED, THERE ARE NO PROGRAMS DURING THE WINTER SEASON! CALL IF YOU HAVE A QUESTION OR CHECK FACEBOOK PAGE OR OUR WEBSITE.












